Silent Waters - Montego Bay

Silent Waters is one of the 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, assistant chef, butler, housekeepers, laundress, driver, night watchman, maintenance supervisor, gardeners, marketing assistant and property manager 14 in all.

This property is 6 miles west of Montego Bay on the North Coast Road. Located on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay and the Caribbean Sea, the site consists of 18 acres. Silent Waters consists of twelve buildings, helicopter pad and tennis court. Five villa suites (9 air conditioned bedrooms) accommodate as many as 18 guests. Addition of the owners private villa (1 air conditioned bedroom) enables 20 guests.

Built in 1998, the owners desired a destination that would accommodate affluent clientele while providing the highest level of privacy, intimacy and security - for their guests as well as for themselves. Twelve buildings are carefully positioned on 18 acres of the most lavish gardens, tranquil ponds and breathtaking views. Five villa suites plus owner's master suite are each positioned in such a way as to prevent seeing the other villas.

Superb location for family reunions, corporate retreat, weddings (54 sit down maximum), receptions (150 or more), yoga retreat, and more ...White sand beaches, beach bar and restaurant, water sports and golf nearby.

The hub of the villa 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 with DVD and cushioned seating for 22. An 80 infinity edge reflection pool wraps around the al fresco breakfast gazebo and dining pavilion. A garden path leads up the mountain to the very private owners villa which accommodates two more guests. Maximum occupancy at Silent waters including the owners villa is 20 guests.

The 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 special feature here is the Yamaha Disklavier DC2 II XG baby grand piano of highly polished dark walnut. The Mark II SG series system utilizes standard MIDI files on floppy disk or CD ROM. This is the worldwide 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. Windows XP computer and wireless internet is available to guests.

Dining

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 dining pavilion is located in a wraparound reflecting pool and has a 330-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea as well as the exquisitely landscaped grounds. The dining table is a rare rainbow-colored 15-foot slab of Brazilian Bahian granite. Seated dinners here can accommodate 16 guests.

For more casual dining, the Gazebo 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 54 guests  or a gala al fresco cocktail party for 150 guests or more. Event costs vary depending on menu and guest count.

Fitness

On one of the highest plateaus overlooking most of the property is theworld 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 courts design and views are unmatchable. From this spot, steps lead to the Silent Waters lighted helicopter pad on the propertys highest elevation.

Complimentary equipment includes: Treadmill, computerized 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, 6 professional massage tables  booking one day in advance

Available on-site activities include: Tennis; balls and serving machine; night lights, Computerized treadmill, computerized bicycle and rowing machine, Scupper Pro Ocean Kayaks, Snorkeling equipment, Massage* ,Esthetician services*,Yoga classes*. *Advance booking required

Other 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.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Gourmet meals are served which includes breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner hors oeuvres and dinner and are prepared exclusively for Silent Waters Guests.

Adults $560 per guest per week, Children 3 to 12 $280 per week, Children younger than 3 is complimentary. In lieu of lunch at the villa, boxed lunches can be provided for day trips. Wine, liquor, soft drinks and bottled water and fresh fruit used at the bar are additional and are billed locally. Additional charges apply for cocktail parties and other guest-hosted events. Meal plans are pre-paid for this luxury villa.

Villa Suites at Silent Waters

Guest rooms consist of 5 individual detached villa suites plus the owners villa, each under separate roof, which can accommodate a total of 20 guests. Summary of beds: 4 kingsize beds, 6 queensize beds, 1 queensize sofa bed, 2 full size sofa beds. Each villa suite includes:

• Two plain paper fax machines in main office
• Brazilian granite wet bar with coffee maker, refrigerator and icemaker
• Italian marble floors and terraces
• DSS satellite TV/DVD and AM/FM/CD stereo system and selection of CDs. A complimentary library of 300+ videos for adults and children is in the Main Pavilion. State-of-the-art NORSTAR digital telephone system with direct international dialing served by fiber optic trunk lines for maximum efficiency and clarity  voice mail and intercom to all guest suites, bar, kitchen and property manager office
• Antique Oriental rugs from the Middle East, China and Southern Russia
• Original oil paintings from Indonesia and Thailand
• Louvered walls that open to glorious views
• Private sunning terrace and teak chaises and tables
• Sitting area and writing desk
• Remote control ceiling fans and air conditioning
• Glamorous marble and granite bathing areas fitted with JADO fixtures
• Electronic safe, wireless internet, IPOD docking station, hairdryers.
• Heavily landscaped patios ensuring privacy from other adjacent villas

Owners Villa

• 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.

Owner Villa 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.
• Flat screen HD Television, and DVD.
• 19-speaker sound system to living room, bedroom, bathroom and pool.
• Music library of 200 indexed CDs.
• Surrounded on 3 sides by lily pond.
• Indonesian, Thai and Chinese antique art, statuary and sculptures throughout.

Owner Villas Master Bedroom

• Spacious room with Kingsize bed.
• Flat Screen HD television 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.

Owner Villas 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.

Guest Suite 1

• Suitable for a single family or two couples.
• Upstairs: Spacious room with king-size bed and sitting area, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 adults).
• Downstairs: Queen-size 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 (Jamaicas second largest river), high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view.

Guest 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.

Guest 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

Guest 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

Guest Suite 5

• Upstairs: Spacious room with 2 queensize beds and sitting area, TV and DVD (sleeps 2 to 4 adults)
• Downstairs: Full size 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

For large group reunions, sister villas on the same Great River Private Road: Silent Waters, Destiny Villa, Great River House, Spyglass Hill, Sea Island, Star Apple.

Please note: Silent Waters rates for: Low Season : April 16 to Dec 14 High Season: Dec 15 to April 15

Add 8.25% GCT taxes