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Datura Villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica


  • 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa with stunning views of Montego Bay and Caribbean Sea
  • Home originally built by editor of the New Yorker Magazine in 1930
  • Home sits on 9 acres, offering cool breezes, panoramic views
  • Located only 6 miles to the Montego Bay airport
  • Central to all activities and sightseeing
  • High-ceiling, grand living room with mahogany floors
  • library, bar, TV room, antiques, a screened-in dining room overlooking the aquamarine waters
  • commercial kitchen with ice maker and blender
  • own tennis court
  • tropical gardens and fruit trees of mango, orange, banana, coconut, lemon, allspice, and breadfruit
  • perfect spot for families, honeymoons, and groups of friends to relax and play
  • amenities includes a swimming pool, large hot tub, cabana, tennis court, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, stereo with CD player, hammock, picnic table, commercial stove, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, dishwasher, pantry with sink, guest refrigerator for drinks, blender, ice chest, washer, dryer, fax machine, Cable TV and VCR


  • Bedrooms:

    5 with 4 twin beds, 3 double beds 

    Baths:

    6 baths, 1 full, 5 ensuite

    Pool:

    Pool on-property. Pool size 50'X20. Jacuzzi/spa on property

    Features:

    Ceiling fans, Safe, Shops Nearby, Cable TV, Board Games, VCR, VCR Library, Stereo, CD Player, CD Library, Book Library, BBQ (outdoors), handicapped Accessible, Screened Porch, Gazebo, Hammock, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dining Room (10), Phone, Answering machine, Fax, gated property, 1 fireplace - Internet DSL, high speed internet access (wireless access available). If you bring your own computer, you must have a wireless card or Ethernet port. The fee for unlimited high speed internet for the week is $35.00

    Staff:

    Total of 4 staff, cook, housekeeper, gardener, watchman

    Nearest Beach:

    Redding Reef Club, 1 mile away. Doctors Cave Beach, Tryall Resort, Wyndham Beach (20 min drive) Negril is 40 miles

    Nearest Restaurant:

    10-20 minutes by car

    Sports:

    Water sports nearby, golf nearby, tennis on-property

    Children:

    Welcome - cribs can be rented locally for $5.00 per day

    Included:

    Daily Maid Service, fresh linens, beach and pool towels

    Additional

    $300 refundable damage deposit

    Transfers:

    Villa manager will meet guests at airport and transport guests and their luggage to the villa. Rate is $25. Recommend using manager's services for all off property excursions. He has a 12 passenger van and guests can hire him on a per trip basis . You may contract him for $650US per week which includes the driver, van. Gas and tip is additional

Datura Villa is a wonderful 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa which sits perched on 9 acres and offers cool breezes and panoramic views of Montego Bay. Originally built in 1930 by the editor of The New Yorker magazine, the villa has the amenities of a fine hotel and yet offers affordable luxury, privacy, and close proximity to all tourist activities, nightlife, and the airport - only 6 miles to the airport and 5 miles to the center of Montego Bay.



Spectacular views from Datura towards Montego Bay

Within the house is a high-ceiling, grand living room with mahogany floors, a library, bar, TV room, antiques, a screened-in dining room overlooking the aquamarine waters below, and a commercial kitchen with ice maker and blender.

The large terrace, which is ideal for daydreaming and viewing stars at night, overlooks the large swimming pool and hot tub. Also on the grounds are a tennis court, tropical gardens and fruit trees of mango, orange, banana, coconut, lemon, allspice, and breadfruit.

This is the perfect spot for families, honeymoons, and groups of friends to relax and play.


All within minutes of the villa are several beautiful beaches, 5 excellent golf courses, SCUBA, para-sailing, shopping, dining/dancing, plantation tours, bird watching, and a casino.



The comprehensive list of amenities includes a swimming pool, large hot tub, cabana, tennis court, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, stereo with CD player, hammock, picnic table, commercial stove, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, dishwasher, pantry with sink, guest refrigerator for drinks, blender, ice chest, washer, dryer, fax machine, Cable TV and VCR.

 

Bedrooms in Datura - rich wooden floors and Jamaican mahogany beds.

The staff at Datura villa is what completes the experience. Madge, the cook, is very accommodating to all diets and vegetarian requests. Menus are available to aid you in planning your meals, and Madge will advise you how best to take advantage of the market and seasonal conditions.


Fresh fruit platter and fresh squeezed orange juice are part of every breakfast, if you so desire. Datura has a modern, clean kitchen, and guests often pop in to say hello to Madge and learn about Jamaican food preparation. The delicious food is hard to match, even at fine restaurants in Montego Bay.



Henry is the gardener, poolman, and caretaker. He is available to take you on a tour of the grounds and show you the fruit trees and vegetable plants he tends, as well as tell you about the Jamaican plants thriving here.



Chisolm, manages the property and is also a state licensed tour operator. He owns a 12 passenger mini-van and is available to provide all ground and touring transportation at costs below car rental rates. This makes for truly carefree travel.

The Datura staff (number dependent on number of guests) will serve your meals, clean your rooms daily, provide you with beach towels and other items. Complimentary personal laundry is done midweek and fresh linens and towels are provided.



Floor Plan of Datura

Rental Notes: The villa is rented on a weekly basis from Sunday to Sunday.

Rates for Datura Villa in Montego Bay

High Season - December 15 to April 15

1-2 Bedrooms - US $2,600

3 Bedrooms - US $3,200

4 Bedrooms - US $3,600

5 Bedrooms - US $4,000

Low Season: April 16 to December 14

1-2 Bedrooms US $2,200

3 Bedrooms US $2,600

4 Bedrooms US $3,000

5 Bedrooms US $3,400


Please contact Lisa Clarke at lisa@jamaicantreasures.com


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Villa Rates

BedroomsSummer
April 16 - Dec 14
Winter
Dec 15 - April 15
ChristmasNew Year
4$11,000$12,000--
7$12,000$14,000$23,500$24,500

Rates are weekly and stated in US dollars.
All rates are subject to change and are confirmed at time of reservation.
Call Toll Free: 1-877-446-7188 for more information.
Have more questions? Email Lisa!

Tryall Club Villas: Summer: April 16 - Dec 20; Winter: Jan 5 - April 15; Christmas/New Year: Dec 21- Jan 4;



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5 bedroom, 5 ensuite bathroom - villa sitting high on the hill over looking Montego Bay
Bedrooms divided into two wings, with two bedrooms on one side and the other 2 bedrooom on the East Wing
Datura rents only Sunday to Sunday
Fully staffed villa with cook, housekeeper, gardener, and driver
CD player, TV with cable , VCR and DVD
High speed internet access, unlimited use for $35 per week
Rooms cleaned daily and all linen and beach towels are provided
Datura's property manager is also a licensed tour operator with a 12 passenger minivan. He is available to provide all ground touring transportation if required. He may be hired on a per trip basis or contracted by the week.
Spectacular views from here
Bedrooms have ceiling fans
2 bedrooms have queen beds
2 bedrooms have double size beds
1 bedroom with two twin beds that can be pushed together to make a king
In Bedroom 1 there is a day bed - perfect for a small child
Datura Villa is located 7 miles from the Montego Bay airport, 4 miles from Montego Bay town center, 5 miles from Round Hill Resorts, and within a 10 minutes drive to area beaches, water activities, golf courses, dining, shopping, casino, and many tourist attractions.
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