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Charming Villa Overlooking the Ocean 4 Great Golf Courses
| Sleeps | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Property type | villa |
Overview
Villa, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, (Sleeps 8-9)
This lovely villa sits on a hill overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Ocean. The veranda is the hub of the villa and runs the entire length of the villa. Outdoor dining is on the veranda. The humming birds will entertain you while you enjoy a relaxing breakfast starting with wonderful tray of local fruits. The well appointed indoor living area is off the veranda. There you can watch TV or play backgammon or chess on the Jamaican made backgammon table. Read from the library of books or play many games. There are four bedrooms with four baths. All bedrooms have twin beds which can be made into kings. Two bedrooms open onto the veranda. One bedroom has its own private veranda is round in shape and overlooks the ocean and the pool. This bedroom has an outdoor shower as well as indoor bath with shower. The fourth bedroom is a separate building round in shape with a garden bath and lots of privacy.
There is a wonderful staff of four. Cassie the best housekeeper on the Island, Bajee is the cook who will shop, cook and prepare dishes to delight you, Miss Coolie is your laundress and will care for your clothes and linens daily. Steven cares for the two acres of fenced gardens, pool & your every need. You will be pampered.
Skibereen is within walking distance of Half Moon Bay Resort One of the finest in Jamaica. There you will find horseback riding, water sports, duty free shopping, fine dining. The villa is within a few miles from four great golf courses. Several of which honor villa discounts. The courses are: Half Moon, White Witch, Cinnamon Hill and Ironshore. It's a golfer's paradise.
Tipping: 20% of the $3600.00 weekly rental is the requested gratuity. Laundress only works 5 days and shorter hours. Cook and Housekeeper receives a larger portion. Pool/Houseboy receives a little less. However he works the most hours. He wakes very early and goes to bed when you do. Life is very difficult on the Island If you wish to leave extra it will be very gratefully received. Keywords: Villa
About VIRGINIA SMEDLEY
We are a family of four. We own and operate several restaurants and golf courses in the U.S. I manage the Restaurants; our Sons work The Golf Courses in the U.S. Mr. Smedley designed & built the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Jamaica in 1972. The country was at that time under communist control. It was a very difficult time. Very hard to get equipment or supplies. He did however get a hiatel hernia from the stress of working with the communist government. The Government has changed - we love the Island especially the people. The Course has had some changes made. One of the best holes removed and Mr. Smedley's name has been removed from Course. If you play Cinnamon Hill mention the Smedleys to the caddies.
VIRGINIA SMEDLEY purchased this villa in 1989
Why VIRGINIA SMEDLEY chose Montego Bay
We have been going to Jamaica since the 1960's. When building the golf course in Jamaica we fell in love with the Island and decided to buy a vacation home. We are golfers and this area is a golfer's paradise. We also wanted to share the Island and our wonderful home with friends and family. We now want to share our paradise with the world.
What makes this villa unique
Skibereen is secluded, very private and secure. A privacy fence surrounds the entire 2 acres. I love sitting on the veranda watching the birds and the ocean. I enjoy walking the property and visiting the fruit trees and humming birds. We are so close to fun things to do and are surrounded by golf courses, tennis, water sports, horse back riding, fine restaurants and duty free shopping. All this within 5 minutes of the Villa and I do not feel the pressure. Skibereen has the most loving staff on the Island. They take such good care of everyone.
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We are located in a lovely community overlooking the Half Moon Resort. Are within walking distance to one of the finest resorts in Jamaica. On property there is a Volley Ball Court, A shuffle Board Court & Pool. We have total security & a very fine staff of four to tend to your every need. They will shop, cook, clean & wash & iron your personal clothing daily. No need to carry lots of chances of clothes. We have a fine driver with van to take you where ever you might want to go. He will take you on two day trips and as many local runs as you desire. His price is $600.00 per week. Your driver can recommend and take you to all the local interesting places to see. There is excellent shopping close by and four golf courses. Three are very well maintained championship courses. Beaches are within 10 minutes from the villa. Fine Restaurants are within minutes. The food at the villa is every bit as good as the finest restaurant.
Amenities
Coral Gardens Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Catering available
- Breakfast - Booking Possible
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
- Housekeeper Included
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 9
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Mobile Phone
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
Bathroom 3 -
Bathroom 4 -
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- King size beds (?), Twin or Single Beds (8), Baby Cribs (1) All twins can be converted into king beds
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Video Games
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- wheelchair accessible
- Private Pool
- Private Chef
- Staff
- duty free shops
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- nude beach
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- shelling
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- golf
- paragliding
- parasailing
- rafting
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
Stunning and Peaceful
We stayed here for our annual girls trip. This place was truly beautiful and amazing. The convenience of having your own pool was great. It was four of us and we how the bedrooms are set up we each had our own space. I had the pleasure of staying in the master and it was true luxury. The outside shower was rejuvenating and the space in all the showers was great. The place is very clean but a little dated. The roof in the garden shower needs to be repaired there is a slit that lets bugs in. There is not air conditioning in all the rooms just the master so during the day the other rooms can be miserably hot. Every one was running to my room for cover!! The staff is amazing. Miss Cassie is so sweet!! Everyday our beds were turned down and made. Rooms cleaned everyday. Steve cleaned the pool before we woke up and after we went to bed plus served all our meals. Chef made his lobster omelet and pineapple upside down cake which was delicious. The guava jelly, mangos and bammee were some of my favorites. Donna washed our clothes daily which was refreshing to not have to travel back home with dirty clothes. The owner Virginia and property manager Mrs. Bailey were great making sure they responded quickly and solving any complications. I would definitely recommend this villa and we will definitely be back next year.
Wonderfully Eclectic and Classic Jamaica Experience
Beautiful property, classically constructed with artistic flair, atop lushly covered hills that view the ocean and catch its breezes. The staff provides fantastically warm, friendly, professional service that has been lost in the more modern establishments that I've vacationed at much higher expense. I had opportunity to experience the service and accommodations of a highly touted resort during this same trip, was welcomed to remain at the resort by friends and family, but gladly chose to come back "home" to Skibereen. Highly recommend for family, couples, small groups.
The BEST villa ever!
We had such an amazing time at this villa. The staff were all warm and friendly, and our vacation was truly relaxing due to them. The house was impeccably clean and we booked only a day in advance! The grounds well maintained- pretty flowers and mango trees everywhere. Booking was easy and effortless (thank you Lisa!). The house is huge, so many seating areas and bedrooms. We will most definitely rent again! Karen B and Family
True Oasis
This villa is an oasis. From the moment you walk in the staff are very welcoming and want to ensure you feel at home. It's a 20 minute ride from the airport in a gated community. It's the perfect size for 7-8 guests. We hired Newman for our transportation and would definitely recommend him. He picked us up from the airport, took us all over the island, and made sure we felt safe. Bajee, the chef, made sure that all of our meals were taken care of and was flexible with meal times. All of the meals came out delicious! Steve, the groundsman, made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the villa. He was the first one up (cleaning the pool) and the last one to go to bed (locking up the villa). He rang a small bell whenever our meals were ready. Miss Cassie, the housekeeper, always made sure our beds were made and that we had enough towels to go to the beach. She was a sweetheart. There is also a dog located on-site for security.
The backyard was beautiful from the view of the ocean, the pool, to the birds chirping, it really takes you away. The grounds are lush, vibrant, and well maintained. The decor in the house had a nice charm to them. This villa truly makes you relax. I would recommend this villa to future guests.
Fantastic value!
Skibereen is a charming villa and is a great value. We have been twice over the past couple of years, and feel like this is truly a "home away from home". Miss Cassie (Housekeeper), Steve (Facilities), and Donna (Laundress) take great care of you, and Bajee's food rivals any fine restaurant. We also hired Newman, a local driver who knows everyone in town, and all the places to go (and not to go). The facilities are a bit dated, but very clean and comfortable. The view is beautiful and the villa has a private pool and plenty of games and activities to keep everyone busy. We had visits to our villa from a local souvenir saleswoman (no pressure), a local fisherman selling fresh fish that Bajee cooked that evening, and a lovely masseuse who provided several of us with excellent massages. We highly recommend this villa - you will have a wonderful, relaxing time and won't want to leave!
Beautiful!!!
This is a beautiful villa with a wonderful staff, in an exclusive, gated community. Gorgeous pool overlooking the nearby beach. Food was incredible. Cannot wait to go back!
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Deposit is nonrefundable. Owner discretion for refund of balance
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