Silent Waters

5 Villa Suites
Montego Bay

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Silent Waters is one of the newest and most glamorous private homes in the Caribbean. It is distinguished by world-class architecture and design, breathtaking location, and exquisite accommodations and service. The excellent staff includes the head chef, butler, housekeepers, driver, night watchman, maintenance supervisor, gardeners and property manager ... 12 in all.

Located on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay and the Caribbean Sea, the site consists of 18 acres. Twelve buildings, helicopter pad and tennis court occupy four acres. Five villa suites accommodate as many as 18 guests. Addition of the owner’s private villa enables 20 guests.

The paved entrance road is elegantly landscaped with stately Royal Palms. Black and gold wrought iron gates from Thailand mark the entrance to the property. Hand-carved teak doors from Bali lead to multiple interior areas in textures of Travertine marble, Brazilian granite, cedar and teak. Colorful gardens are accented with ancient carved Balinese, Burmese, Thai and Chinese statuary. Serene lily ponds and turquoise pools separate various living spaces within the compound. There is no road access to the densely-wooded property above Silent Waters. Privacy is assured. Sophisticated electronic security and video monitors ensure that only invited parties may enter the compound.

The hub of the compound is the 900-square-foot Main Pavilion. A few steps across the terrace are the breakfast gazebo, dining room and open-air bar with television, DVD and cushioned seating for 20. An 80’ reflection pool wraps around the al fresco breakfast gazebo and dining pavilion. A garden path leads up the mountain to the very private owner’s villa which accommodates two more guests. Maximum occupancy at Silent Waters including the owner’s villa is 20 guests.

MAIN PAVILION
100 feet of sliding glass doors disappear into pocket walls to open the central Pavilion to a breathtaking panorama of sea, sky and mountains. The Pavilion opens to a marble terrace, infinity-edge swimming pool and sunning area overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Montego Bay.

A pair of 17th Century Buddhist temple attendant statues stand guard over the Main Pavilion to ensure guests’ peace and serenity ... as well as an 18th Century Burmese Bible Chest and Buddhist monastery bell. The Pavilion also includes a DVD, 48-inch television, home theater and 200-disk programmable surroundsound music system.

A special feature here is the Yamaha Disklavier DC2 II XG 5’8” baby grand piano of highly-polished dark walnut. The Mark II XG series system utilizes standard MIDI files on floppy disk or CD ROM. Worldwide this is the most acclaimed player piano ... the same system composers and recording artists use to write and record. Recording and composing software are available in the adjacent computer. The Pentium II computer also enables immediate Internet access and is programmed with games for adults and children.

DINING AND ENTERTAINING
The Head Chef is one of Silent Waters’ greatest prizes. From his state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and grill, he creates a repertoire of artistically presented Continental, Nouveau and Caribbean cuisine. The primary dining area can be glass enclosed or open. Reached by stone stepping pods, the dining pavilion is located in a wrap-around reflecting pool and has a 330-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea as well as the beautiful grounds. The dining table is a rare rainbow-colored 15-foot slab of Brazilian granite. Seated dinners here can accommodate 14 guests. For more casual dining, the Gazebo (also in the reflecting pool) commands a
360-degree view and can accommodate nine guests for seated meals.

A spacious bar and entertainment area around the pool enable hosting of an intimate cocktail party ... seated dinner for 50 guests ... or a gala al fresco cocktail party for 100 guests or more. Event costs vary depending on menu and guest count.

THE VILLA SUITES:

Guest rooms consist of 5 individual detached villa suites, each under separate roof, which accommodate a total of 18 guests. Addition of the owner's private villa enables 20 guests.  Each villa suite includes:

o Brazilian granite wet bar with coffee maker, refrigerator and icemaker
o Italian marble floors
o satellite TV/VCR, DVD and AM/FM/CD stereo system and selection of CD's. (A complimentary library of 100 videos for adults and children is in the Main Pavilion. Guests are invited to take these to their suites.)
o state-of-the-art digital telephone system with direct international dialing served by fibre optic trunk lines for maximum efficiency and clarity ... voice mail ... and intercom to all guest suites, bar, kitchen and property manager's office
o antique Oriental rugs from the Middle East, China and Southern Russia
o original oil paintings from Indonesia and Thailand
o louvered walls that open to glorious views
o private sunning terrace and chaises
o sitting area and writing desk
o remote control ceiling fans and air conditioning (seldom needed thanks to tradewinds and river breezes)
o hair dryer
o glamorous marble and granite bathing areas fitted with Kohler fixtures
o electronic safe

VILLA SUITE 1 (Suitable for a family or two couples)

• Upstairs: Spacious room with kingsize bed and sitting area, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 adults)
• Downstairs: Queensize bed, sitting area, wet bar, TV and stereo, patio and chaises (sleeps 2 adults)
• Shared Bathroom (upstairs): Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
• View: Panoramic view of the Great River Valley (Jamaica's second largest river), high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view

VILLA SUITE 2 (Suitable for a family or two couples)

• Down 13 stone steps … similar to Villa Suite 1
• Upstairs: Spacious room with 2 queensize beds, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 to 4 adults)
• Downstairs: Queensize bed, sitting area with additional queensize hideaway sofa bed, TV and stereo, wet bar,
  patio and chaises (sleeps 2 adults / children)
• Shared Bathroom: Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
• View: Panoramic view of the Great River Valley, high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view

VILLA SUITE 3

• Single level: Spacious room with kingsize bed and large sitting area with queensize hideaway sofa bed, wet bar
  (sleeps 2 adults and 2 children)
• Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity, glass and marble shower open on 3 sides to mountain
  and river valley view, double shower heads, European-style sunken bathtub with louvered surround to garden view
• View: Panoramic 240-degree view of the Great River Valley, pristine forests and Caribbean Sea
• Two private patios (one with mountain view, one with sea view) and chaises

VILLA SUITE 4

• Upstairs: Spacious room with kingsize bed and sitting area, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 adults)
• Downstairs: Sitting area and wet bar with full size hideaway sofa bed … designed to accommodate a family sharing the upstairs bathroom, which is accessed through the upstairs bedroom (sleeps 2 adults/ children)
• Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity, glass and marble shower with double shower heads; also outdoor shower and European-style sunken bathtub with private enclosed garden view
• View: Panoramic 240-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea
• Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay

VILLA SUITE 5

• Upstairs: Spacious room with 2 queensize beds and sitting area, TV and VCR (sleeps 2 to 4 adults)
• Downstairs: Fullsize hideaway sofa bed, sitting area and wet bar … designed to accommodate family sharing the upstairs bathroom which is accessed through upstairs bedroom (sleeps 2 adults/ children)
• Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity, glass and marble shower with double shower heads; also outdoor shower and European-style sunken bathtub with private enclosed garden view
• View: Panoramic 300-degree view of pristine forests and the Great River Valley, Montego Bay and the sea
• Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay

Summary of beds: 3 kingsize beds, 6 queensize beds, 2 queensize sofa beds, 2 full size sofa beds.

OWNER'S PRIVATE VILLA (sleeps 2 adults)

• Separate entrance and heavily landscaped - very private
• Short walk up hill to tennis court and helipad
• Full kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, cooking range, coffee maker, microwave and toaster oven
• Meals served by staff from main house
• Antique Oriental rugs from Middle East, Eurasia and Russia
• All rooms air-conditioned and most rooms with ceiling fans

    Living Room / Dining Area

• Entrance hall opening to waterfall and surrounded by pond stocked with Koi fish
• 3 walls of sliding glass pocket doors
• Spacious room with dramatic view of Montego Bay and Caribbean Sea
• Dining alcove with sculptured glass dining table
• 32" Sony television, VCR and DVD
• 19-speaker sound system to living room, bedroom, bathroom and pool
• Music library of 200 indexed CD's
• Surrounded on 3 sides by lily pond
• Indonesian, Thai and Chinese antique art, statuary and sculptures throughout

    Master Bedroom

• Spacious room with Kingsize bed
• 32" Sony television, VCR and DVD
• Bathroom with 2 granite vanities, bidet, large indoor-outdoor glass and marble double shower with his-and-hers
  shower heads and open to pool

    Private Pool

• Infinity edge pool wraps around bedroom and bathroom
• Access to pool from bedroom and / or sun deck
• Sun deck, 4 chaises, umbrella table, Concept II rowing machine

On one of the highest plateaus overlooking most of the property is the "world class designed" private tennis court built by the Jamaican Davis Cup Pro, Richard Russell. It is constructed of DecaTurf, the multi-layer cushioned surface of all of the U.S. Open tennis courts and is lit for night play. The viewing pavilion has comfortable seating and a granite wet bar and fridge stocked with cold drinks. Guests are invited to use the Playmate Ace Plus Pro with Direction Ball Machine and Playmate Alumalift Pro Ball Serving Machine. Rackets are available for the guests. For the tennis aficionado, the court's design and views are unmatchable.
(From this spot, steps lead to the Silent Waters lighted helicopter pad on the property's highest elevation.)

Complimentary equipment includes:

-computerized treadmill, bicycle, rowing machine and Total Gym located on the poolside terrace
(with sound system and sea view for inspiration)
-5 single-seat and 2 double-seat Scupper Pro Ocean Kayaks for snorkeling or diving in the Bay
-snorkeling equipment
-7 professional massage tables ~ various technique masseuses and aestheticians for hire one day in advance.
- Yoga classes available with one or two days advance notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

HELIPORT
Capable of accepting 8-seat Jet Ranger, located at the highest point overlooking the property for those wishing
to arrive/depart via helicopter, or to be picked up for breathtaking air tours of Jamaica. Multi-directional takeoff
and landing is available. The heliport is equipped with lighted windsock and lights for night landings.

ELECTRICITY
110 volt, 50 cycles (converters not needed for US-made appliances)

WATER AND SANITATION
All drinking and bathing water is treated with an activated carbon filtration system: 25-micron filter,
then 5-micron filter, finally an ultraviolet treatment to ensure the highest level of purity and sanitation.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES
A commercial laundry capable of handling most laundry tasks is on site. No dry cleaning facilities are on the property, nor are adequate dry-cleaning facilities in Montego Bay.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Weddings and other special events attract a $2,500 surcharge. The location fee can be waived for a minimum rental of $21,875 in High Season, $15,625 in Low Season. One-day special events with no villa rental are welcomed but are limited to Saturday or Sunday and attract a $2,500 location fee. A set-up fee of $12 per person ($600 minimum) for use of linens, tables, chairs and serving stations will apply. Pricing for special events available on request.

TRANSPORTATION
Montego Bay airport round trip transfers are complimentary. A driver and 8-passenger air-conditioned Mitsubishi van are available on a weekly basis for $775 per week. First tank of petrol is complimentary, and thereafter the guest pays for petrol used at market cost.
A second vehicle, an 7-passenger air-conditioned Toyota Kijang station wagon (similar to a Toyota Land Cruiser) with driver is also available on a weekly basis for $775 per week. This 2nd vehicle and driver can be contracted for a minimum of 3 consecutive days with at least 2 days advance notice. A driver's day is considered to be 12 hours maximum unless alternate arrangements are made, such as a shorter day prior to or after a day longer than 12 hours. For excursions a 27-passenger mini-bus is available for $275 per day.

GRATUITIES (PREPAYMENT REQUIRED)
10% of rental in High Season; 15% of rental rate in Low Season.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE (PREPAYMENT REQUIRED)

-Adults (breakfast, lunch, hors d’oeuvres and dinner for resident guests) $630 per guest per week
-Children 12 and younger $312 per week
-Children 2 and younger complimentary
-In lieu of lunch at the villa, boxed lunches can be provided for day trips.
-Wine, liquor, soft drinks and bottled water are additional and are billed locally. Additional charges apply for cocktail parties and other guest-hosted events.

Click here for Silent Waters Meal Plan.

RATES (ALL FIGURES ARE US DOLLARS)

Please Note:

1) Owner's Villa is available for an additional $10,125 per week year around after minimum rental rate of $21,875 High Season and $15,625 Low Season is satisfied.
2) The Christmas/New Years Holiday is a flat rate of $47, 250 to $57,375 per week with a suggested minimum stay of 14 days.  Christmas week must be rented first or the 2 week minimum applies.
Rate does not include Owner's Villa, which is an additional $10,125 per week.

Note: Rates subject to change.

A $2,500 site fee applies to wedding stays of less than four nights in Low Season and less than seven nights in High Season. For stays of four nights or more in Low Season and for stays of seven nights in High Season, this fee is waived.

RESERVATION POLICY
Published rates are for 7 nights. High Season requires a 5-night minimum rate in 3 bedrooms (excluding Owner’s Villa and holiday weeks) with arrivals and departures on Saturday or Sunday. Low Season. requires a 3-night minimum rate in 3 bedrooms (excluding Owner’s Villa and holiday weeks) with arrivals and departures on Saturday or Sunday.

A reservation deposit of 25% of the rental rate is required within 3 business days upon confirmation of a booking, with he balance due 60 days prior to arrival date. If arrival date is less than 60 days for initial booking date, payment in full is required at time of booking confirmation. Bookings during the Christmas/New Year Holiday Season require a reservation deposit of 50% of the rental rate within 3 business days upon confirmation of a booking, with the balance due 90 days prior to arrival date. A damage deposit of US$2,000 is required for all bookings payable at time of final rental deposit. The damage deposit will be refunded promptly after departure assuming that no damage is sustained during the guests stay. All payments must be made by wire transfer, Visa or MasterCard. Silent Waters Villa reserves the right to cancel any reservation if final payment is not received by the due date, unless alternate arrangements have been make in advance. Check-in time is 2:00 PM and checkout time is 11:00 am. If the property is not reserved by other guests on the arrival date and/or departure date; an earlier check-in and/or later checkout time on the same date can be arranged without additional charge to the guest with arrivals and departures on Saturday or Sunday.

CREDIT CARD POLICY
Owner accepts both Visa and MasterCard in lieu of wire transfer for the initial deposit up to a maximum of $5,000 without a surcharge. For any charges above the $5,000 for the initial deposit and final deposit payments in total, the Owners will accept Visa or MasterCard with an additional 3% processing fee with arrivals and departures on Saturday or Sunday.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation more than 60 days prior to scheduled arrival bears a 20% cancellation fee. Apr 16 to Dec 14, cancellation less than 60 days prior to scheduled arrival will result in forfeiture of all funds paid. Dec 15 to Apr 15, if cancellation occurs less than 90 days prior to scheduled arrival, all deposits will be forfeited subject to note 2 below. Only under the following circumstances will a refund be made less than 60 days prior to stay or during High Season:

1) Villa unfit for habitation due to natural calamity.
2) Villa rebooked by another party for the canceled dates. If only a portion of the canceled dates is rebooked, a pro-rata refund applies. Any rental payments that qualify for a refund, whether in whole or pro-rata, will be subject to deduction of a 20% administrative fee.

Additional accommodations:
Immediately downhill and within our first set of electronic gates is our glamorous sister villa, Destiny, a luxurious 4-bedroom home with two private pools, which can be rented with Silent Waters. To view, see Destiny
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