Silent Waters
Listing Description
Silent Waters is one of the newest and most glamorous private homes in the Caribbean. World-class architecture, breathtaking location, exquisite accommodations and service are all words that describe his villa. The excellent staff includes the chef, butler, housekeepers, driver, night watchman, maintenance supervisor, gardeners, assistant property manager and property manager – 14 in all, dedicated to your pleasure.
This is a superb location for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings (54 sit down maximum), receptions (150 or more), yoga retreat, photo shoots or … you imagine. There are white sand beaches, beach bar and restaurant, water sports facilities at Tryall Club 15 minutes to the west or Round Hill Club just 5 minutes west of the villa.
There are nine other deluxe villas within 2 miles of the property for those desiring to host their wedding at Silent Waters and have their family and friends within easy commuting distance of their villa headquarters property.
Located 6 miles west of Montego Bay on the North Coast Road, on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay and the Caribbean Sea, Silent Waters is on 18 acres of lush tropical vegetation. Twelve buildings, helicopter pad and tennis court occupy five of the acres. There are five villa suites (9 air conditioned bedrooms) to accommodate as many as 18 guests. Each bedroom is equipped with a radio, CD player, TV, and DVD/VCR systems. Addition of the owner’s private villa (1 air conditioned bedroom) enables 20 guests.
The paved entrance road is lined by stately Royal Palms. Black and gold wrought iron gates designed by the owner and brought 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 stocked with Koi, separate various living spaces within the villa 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 villa compound.
The hub of the villa compound is the 900 ft² Main Pavilion. A few steps across the terrace are the breakfast gazebo, dining room and open-air bar with television with VCR & DVD and 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 owner’s villa which accommodates two more guests.
The is an outside pool bar with seating for 16 and a TV & DVD. For the more active guests the villa is equipped with a computerized rowing machine, bicycle and treadmill. There is also a Deco surface tennis court.
Amenities:
Dining & 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° 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° view and can accommodate nine guests for seated meals.
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
- LCD (HD) television and DVD
- 19-speaker sound system to living room, bedroom, bathroom and pool
- Music library of 200 indexed CD’s
- Indonesian, Thai and Chinese antique art, statuary and sculptures throughout
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
Fitness & Recreation
On a high breezy plateau is the excellent private tennis court. It is constructed of DecaTurf, the multi-layer cushioned surface of the US Open, and is lit for night play.
The viewing stand 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.
From this spot, steps lead to the Silent Waters lighted helicopter pad on the property’s highest elevation.)
Complimentary equipment includes:
- Computerized treadmill, computerized bicycle and rowing machine located on the poolside terrace (with sound system and sea view for inspiration)
- 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
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 take-off 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 & Sanitation
All drinking and bathing water is treated with an activated carbon filtration system: 25-micron filter, then 5-micron filter, finally an ultra-violet 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 there adequate dry cleaning facilities in Montego Bay.
Staff:
- Head chef
- Butler
- Housekeepers
- Driver
- Night watchman
- Maintenance supervisor
- Gardeners
- Property manager
Bedrooms:
THE VILLA SUITES Guest rooms consist of 5 individual detached villa suites, each under separate roof, which accommodate a total of 18 guests.
Each villa suite includes:
- Brazilian granite wet bar with coffee maker, refrigerator and icemaker
- Italian marble floors
- Satellite Flat screen HD television with DVD
- AM/FM CD stereo system with iPod docking station and selection of CD’s,
- Complimentary library of 300 videos for adults
- Wireless Internet access
- 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
- 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 chaises
- Sitting area and writing desk
- emote control ceiling fans and air conditioning (seldom needed thanks to tradewinds and river breezes)
- Hair dryer
- Glamorous marble and granite bathing areas fitted with Kohler fixtures
- 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 with TV and stereo (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
- Guest Suite 1: 1 King Bed
- Lower Level 1 – 1 Queen Bed
- Guest Suite 2 – 2 Queen Beds
- Lower Level 2 – 1 Queen Bed+Queen Sofa Bed
- Guest Suite 3 – 1 King Bed + 1 Queen Sofa Bed
- Guest Suite 4 – 1 King Bed
- Lower Level 4 – 1 Full Sofa Bed
- Guest Suite 5 – 2 Queen Beds
- Lower Level 5 – 1 Full Sofa Bed
- Owner’s Villa – 1 King Bed
OWNER’S PRIVATE VILLA ($7,150 per week plus minimum 3-villa suite rate ~ occupancy 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
Travel Dates | Bedrooms | Min. Night Stay | Nightly Rates |
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April 19, 2020 – November 20, 2020 1-5 Suites |
5 | 2 | $ 2482 |
April 19, 2020 – November 20, 2020 5 Suites + Owner’s Villa |
6 | 2 | $ 3323 |
April 19, 2020 – November 20, 2020 7 Suites (includes 5 Suites plus Lower Levels 1 & 2) |
7 | 2 | $ 3103 |
April 19, 2020 – November 20, 2020 7 Suites + Owner’s Villa |
8 | 2 | $ 3944 |
November 21, 2020 – November 28, 2020 Thanksgiving – 1-5 Suites |
5 | 5 | $ 3151 |
November 21, 2020 – November 28, 2020 Thanksgiving – 5 Suites + Owner’s Villa |
6 | 5 | $ 3992 |
November 21, 2020 – November 28, 2020 Thanksgiving – 7 Suites (includes 5 Suites plus Lower Levels 1 & 2) |
7 | 5 | $ 3617 |
November 21, 2020 – November 28, 2020 Thanksgiving – 7 Suites + Owner’s Villa |
8 | 5 | $ 4457 |
December 01, 2020 – December 20, 2020 | 7 | 2 | $ 3166 * |
December 01, 2020 – December 20, 2020 | 8 | 2 | $ 4023 * |
December 21, 2020 – December 30, 2020 | 7 | 7 | $ 5600 * |
December 21, 2020 – December 30, 2020 | 8 | 7 | $ 6402 * |
* These rates are estimated. Please contact a Villa Specialist to confirm rates.
(all rates subject to change without prior notice)
USD rates above based on approximate currency conversion. Holiday dates may not be listed in rate chart. Rates are subject to change without notice. Please confirm rate, holiday dates, and currency with your Villa Specialist at time of booking.>br> Wedding Details All 5 main villa suites and the owner’s villa will accommodate 18-20 guests. A 2-night minimum reservation is accepted in low season and the weekly rate will be prorated accordingly. All special events held at Silent Waters Villa are subject to a US $3,000 facility rental fee (plus 10% GCT). This fee will be waived for guests satisfying a minimum rental requirement of US $16,240 (plus 10% GCT) in low season (5 suites) and US $21,910 (plus 10% GCT) in high season (5 suites). 20 guests are allowed for plated sit-down dinners, 54 guests are allowed for buffet sit-down dinners and 150 guests are allowed for cocktail parties. (Note: All rates and fees listed for Silent Waters are subject to 10% Government Consumption Tax). Rate Policies Maximum occupancy is 18 guests (for 7 Suites) or 20 guests (with the Owners Suite). Minimum rental nights:
- 2 nights required in Low Season
- 4 nights required in High Season (Note: 5 nights required for Thanksgiving week
- A 7-night, full-house rate is required for all holiday weeks which include Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Please note, all bookings (with the exception of the Christmas and New Year holiday weeks which have designated dates) must have an arrival or a departure on a Saturday or a Sunday. Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.
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