Great River House

About Villa

• 5-bedroom, 5 full en-suite baths, 2 half baths, 7,500-square-foot private villa on 5 acres
• Excellent gated neighborhood of other upscale villas
• Complimentary driver to include airport transfers, trips within Montego Bay,  and one-day excursion (all other trips will be charged locally) for all 5-night reservations. Gas is an additional cost.
  
• Private tennis court with a pro on call
• Putting green
• Badminton, croquet and bocce ball
• 30 x 60-foot pool (option to heat for a fee of $750)
• Full staff: chef, butler, housekeepers/laundress, gardener, the night manager
  
• farm to table fruit, herbs, and avocados are all grown on the property
• Air-conditioned family room with an entertainment center
• Bar and ice maker
• Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access (bring your laptop)
• Cable TV and DVD player in the Club Room on the terrace level
• Outdoor projector for movie nights by the pool
• Sonos wireless audio system
• Netflix, Pandora, and Spotify 
• Child-friendly:  large lawn, swing, books, games, DVDs, kiddie pool area
• 2 cribs, 1 high chair, pack & play, 3 car seats, 2 modern strollers
• Jamaican fire pit for bonfires, story-telling, smores, and marshmallow roasts
• Round Hill Membership

Great River House is located in a private gated neighborhood of other upscale villas, the entire property is fenced and entered through wrought iron gates, ensuring complete privacy. Grounds include a hard-surface tennis court, a putting green, and a spacious grassy lawn with badminton and croquet. Fruit trees enhance the manicured lawns. Royal Palms, citrus, and pimento trees are gently lit each evening.

The property was built in 1956 by a member of the Dupont family, a renovation in 2008 by modernist architect Tom Reed (and the latest enhancements in 2015)  combines elegance, an expansive pool terrace, state-of-the-art technology including wireless Internet throughout, and cable televisions.

Locally-crafted mahogany furniture reflects an old Jamaica ambiance, complemented by contemporary designer fabrics, a chef's kitchen, and Kohler en-suite bathrooms with water tiles. Interiors are distinguished by artwork by famous illustrators Arthur Taylor, and George Rodrique, and original botanical and Jamaican watercolors and oils. The large serpentine pool features an infinity waterfall edge, fountain, expansive stone terrace, and divided shallow children's pool.

Candlelight dinners are served in an interior air-conditioned dining room where guests may enjoy a view over the pool and its infinity edge to the sea beyond. Meals may also be served al fresco on the 2,400-square-foot pool terrace. The chef treats guests to fresh fish and grilled lobster, and everyone's favorite, jerk pork and chicken prepared on our own jerk drum. Also, farm-to-table fruit, herbs, and avocados are grown on the property.

Various nooks and crannies are thoughtfully provided for individual escapes. A flower-filled side courtyard with an outdoor shower offers a special hideaway for rejuvenating spa treatments on request.

Accommodations

All five bedrooms have mahogany floors, fine linens, pillow menus, quiet remote control air conditioning, ceiling fans, a wireless audio system, and an Internet signal. Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures, wall sprays, and rain tile showers. 

East Wing-

Master Bedroom - 400 sq ft
Antique Jamaican 4-poster king-size bed, and sliding doors to a private verandah with a Caribbean Sea view. Cable television. 200-square-foot en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, side and overhead water tiles, and marble vanity with his and hers sink basins. Opens to the pool terrace, and also to a private terrace.

West Wing-

Sea View Bedroom
King-size bed; en-suite bathroom with walk-in Turkish tiled shower, rain tiles, and his and hers sink basins. Cable television. Private terrace with a view of the Caribbean Sea and garden. Connecting door to Garden View Bedroom for a parent-child suite. Safe for valuables.

Garden View Bedroom
Optional king-size or twin beds; also twin bed sleeper sofa for a child. En suite bathroom with tub/shower combination. Connecting door to Sea View Bedroom for a parent-child suite. Garden view.

Tennis View Bedroom
King-size bed; en suite bath with walk-in shower and rain tiles. Writing desk and over-stuffed reading chair. Overlooks the tennis court and garden.

West Wing Lower Level-

Round Hill Membership

A special amenity available to guests in this villa is membership at Round Hill just minutes from the villa and one of the finest private resorts on Jamaica's North Coast. Round Hill offers a beach, pool, chaise lounges, towels, jogging trail, gift shop, logo shop, library with computer, bar, afternoon tea, Wednesday Manager's Cocktail Party, tennis courts, and unforgettable long sunsets from the waterfront terrace. For additional charges, members may enjoy the spa, Pineapple Kids Club, fitness center, salon, a range of water sports, and beach parties. Internet access is $22 per day for up to 3 devices. This may be paid at reception. The internet service can be upgraded to Premium (faster speed) for $33 per day for up to 3 devices.  Please Note:  The resort will be closed from September 6 to October 6, 2023.

*Please Note: Round Hill membership is guaranteed for guests traveling through November 2023.  There may be occasions when some or all the facilities of the hotel may be closed for membership guest services due to a private hotel event. Round Hill reserves the right to change or alter its membership packages with no advance notice. 

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