The Wharf House

THE WHARF HOUSE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Imagine a 300-year-old cluster of hand-hewn stone buildings next to the sea. Gun slots in 18-inch stone walls conjure a tale of soldiers defending the wharf and its banana trade from Caribbean pirates and foreign invaders. Now enter the 21st Century and recreate the image with a modern kitchen with microwave oven, new bathrooms, air-conditioned bedrooms, satellite television, sound system and tiled swimming pool. This is today’s Wharf House ~ a comfortable home on the water’s edge which has preserved a piece of history and added contemporary charm and comfort ~ while retaining a definite rustic quality.

The site is comprised of five buildings. Landscaped walkways connect living spaces, swimming pool, deck and beach. Two stately old cotton trees grace the lawns.

The Main House consists of the casual living room with 32” Panasonic television and high rafter-and-beam ceiling. Adjacent is the large indoor dining area which features antique Chippendale chairs around a gleaming 10’ mahogany table. Dinner service is Wedgwood china and Christofle silver. Menu All rooms share a wonderful collection of contemporary Haitian and Jamaican art.

Floors throughout are dark mahogany, stone and brick. While museum-quality antique sideboards, chests and cupboards are reminders of past centuries, Wharf House is designed for comfort and fun. Living room furniture is slipcovered in washable white canvas so guests can feel free to put their feet up and relax. Adjoining the living and dining rooms are the two front bedrooms and connecting bathroom. Two detached cottages hold two additional bedrooms.

On the sea side of the Main House, wide mahogany doors open to a terrace of old brick and a 60’ over-the-water wooden deck. Sunrise here is a time of day to treasure ... with a cup of rich Jamaican eye-opener coffee and the morning songs of doves. Later, take time for a nap in the hammock under the seagrape tree. At dusk, if clouds dot the sky, the sunset is beautiful.

This part of the Bay is an environmentally protected Marine Water Park. The view over turquoise water is lovely. By day, children love to feed the fish from the deck. Evenings, the deck is a breezy spot for home cooked dinners under the stars. The view becomes a glamorous light show reflecting over the water from the town of Montego Bay and lighted cruise ships.

If you’ve left your pets behind, The Wharf House is home to three friendly dogs (one handsome Rottweiler and two beautiful German Shepherd mix). They tend to stay on the west side of the property out of guests’ awareness. If you wish, they can be kept in their kennel by the staff quarters and allowed to run only at night.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Master Cottage         King-size 4-poster bed, en-suite bathroom with tub-shower combination. Right next to the beach and the sea.
                                    French doors open to raised waterfront terrace ... side door to small terrace 7 steps from the Children’s Play Cottage ...
                                    front door to path to Main House. Beautiful sea view all day. Romantic night view of lights of Montego Bay shimmering
                                    across the water. The rhythm of waves lapping the shore lulls guests to sleep each night.

Cottage                       2, 4-poster twin beds, en-suite bathroom with tiled walk-in shower. Bedroom opens to central garden. Bathroom opens
                                    to pool terrace. Sea and garden views.

Main House               Queen Room 4-poster queen size bed. Shares connecting bathroom with Child’s Bedroom. Double-basin vanity
                                   and tub-shower combination. Ideal for parents or nanny sharing this suite with children. Sea and garden views.

Child’s Bedroom        Low toddler-height twin beds. Shared bathroom connects to Queen Room. Also suitable for teens or adults.

Powder Room In passageway by living room ~ 4th full bathroom with tub-shower combination

CHILDREN'S PLAY COTTAGE
The old brick building that housed a kitchen in 1755 is now a fully outfitted child's dream cottage. Stuffed animals, dolls, toys, games and miniature furniture fill this fantasy room ... plus mini pool table, rocking lion, dollhouse with 4 tiny furnished rooms, Fisher-Price play kitchen, dressing-up clothes and little 4-poster bed for afternoon naps. Employment of a sweet Jamaican nanny enables the best of all holiday worlds: carefree parents and enthralled children not far away. Adding to the delight of adults and children alike is the 20-foot water trampoline.

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