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The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Montego Bay, St James Parish
  • Place, Freeport Peninsula
  • Place, Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom on the sea

1 Queen Bed

Main House - Garden View Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main House - Sea View Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pool Side Cottage

1 King Bed

Sea Side Cottage

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Garden View Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Pool Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Sea Side Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sea View Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea

The Wharf House is a beautiful and historic 18th century property located on the shores of the Montego Bay Lagoon, a large saltwater inlet of the Caribbean Sea which is part of the Montego Bay Marine Park. For several decades, The Wharf House has also been - and remains until today - one of the homes of our family.

We are not - nor do we aim to be - a hotel. We are a small and intimate villa, offering four bedrooms furnished with family-owned antiques and lovely artwork from the Caribbean. Each of our rooms is unique, but all of them reflect - we hope - our passion for “beautiful things”…be they furniture, paintings, art & craft items, or merely the views you have from your bedroom windows.

The Wharf House has its own small private pebble beach, a swimming pool shaded by massive cotton trees, a large seaside dock, and expansive tropical gardens dotted with a wide variety of fruit trees - mangoes, coconuts, ackees, breadfruit, avocados, lemons and pomegranates. Our staff will be happy to help you to sample some of these fruity delights.
Our property is home to a wide variety of wild life. The lagoon teems with fish and other sea creatures, and our gardens are filled with birds & bees & butterflies & lizards. And, yes, these wonderful creatures sometimes make their way into our house...and we would not want it any other way. Please bear this in mind when considering a vacation at our home.

We - and several generations before us - have greatly enjoyed living at The Wharf House, and we very much hope that you, too, will enjoy your stay…however long or short it may be.

Location:
The driving time from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport to the Wharf House is approximately 15 - 20 minutes. From our property, you can reach the Fairview Shopping Center (with its large supermarkets, pharmacies, and wide variety of trade shops) in about 10 minutes, by car.

Rooms:
The Wharf House has four bedrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans and A/C. The rate for renting the entire property is currently US$900 per night.

Two of our bedrooms - the Sea View Bedroom & the Garden View Bedroom - are located in the Main House. These two bedrooms are adjacent to the common living room & inside dining area.
The "Sea View Bedroom" has an antique king-size four poster bed, a walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom, and is equipped with a ceiling fan and A/C.
The "Garden View Bedroom" has antique twin beds, a walk-in closet, and is equipped with a ceiling fan and A/C. The Garden View bathroom is located in the Main House, across the living room.

Our other two bedrooms are, in fact, stand-alone cottages.

The “Sea Side Cottage” is located against the very shores of the Montego Bay Lagoon, offering lovely views of the Caribbean Sea from your four poster king-size bed. This cottage has its own small private terrace, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan & A/C.

The “Pool Side Cottage”, located a little further back in the gardens, is very private, and has antique twin beds and its own separate access to the shared swimming pool. It, too, has a walk-in closet & en-suite bathroom with shower, ceiling fan & A/C.

Our rates include all taxes and free high-speed WiFi. A staff gratuity of 15% of the total cost of your stay is customary & will be very much appreciated.
Please note that during our main season - from December until April - we give preference to those bookings which are for a minimum stay of one week.

Amenities:
The Wharf House has a separate & large building, which can be used for meetings, Yoga, dance, and retreats of all kinds.
A small kayak & several paddle boards are available for guests who wish to explore the Lagoon. Snorkeling equipment is available for those who wish to explore the nearby reef. Also on property: a ping-pong table & a wide variety of board games.

Staff:
The Wharf House is staffed at all times by our live-in caretaker, Leroy, our housekeeper, Lerlene, and our cook, Pinky.

Additional services - Cook:
The services of our excellent cook, Miss Pinky, are included in our rental rate, but you will have to purchase your own groceries for the preparation of your breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Please contact us for cost details and general information.
Please note that we do not permit guests to cook their own meals.

Additional services - Driver:
If you require a driver, to get around…no problem. The Wharf House works with several reliable and reputable licensed tourist taxi drivers who will be happy to take you anywhere you wish to go. This service comes at an additional charge. Contact us for cost details & general information.


Additional services - Massages, reflexologies, facials, Reiki, chiropracter, yoga classes etc.
The Wharf House has its own spa room, located right on the sea. Enjoy the sound of the waves lapping against the shore, as you are pampered by one of our professional therapists. These services are available by prior appointment only & come at an additional charge. Contact us for cost details & general information.

Furthermore:
Four major golf courses, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sunset catamaran cruises, zip-lining, river rafting and horseback riding are all within easy reach of our property; as are several restaurants and jerk centers, a cinema, the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, and much more. We will be happy to help you with reservations & recommendations.

You can also book the Wharf House (subject to availability) for an event: a wedding, spiritual retreat, party, family reunion, etc. Please contact us for conditions & pricing details.

Security:
The Wharf House is secured by Hawkeye Security’s 24 hour monitoring service. A security guard will be on-property every evening, from 7pm until 7am the following morning.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Contact us for applicable venue rental fees.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact us for applicable venue rental fees.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

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Located in Montego Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Rose Hall Great House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach and Doctor's Cave Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Jarret Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montego Bay, St James Parish

What's nearby

  • Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Saint James Parish Church - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Montego Bay Marine Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Doctor's Cave Beach - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Piano Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oceana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Montego Bay Yacht Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wharf House - Old World Charm By The Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Montego Bay holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Fairview Shopping Center. Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach and Doctor's Cave Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nikki

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Why they chose this property

The Wharf House has been in my family for several generations. For much of that time, it was one of my family’s homes in Jamaica…a place where we lived, and laughed, and enjoyed seeing our sons and daughters, grand-sons and grand-daughters & nieces and nephews play in the gardens, swim in the sea & the pool, and - quite generally (and far too quickly) - grow into adulthood.

But The Wharf House - at various times during my family’s ownership - has also been: a famous restaurant, operated as “Norma’s on the Wharf” by renowned Jamaican chef Norma Shirley; a luxury villa, available for short-term vacation rental; and a long-term rental property for some of our Jamaican friends and acquaintances.

Today, The Wharf House has been re-conceived as an intimate villa property…a home away from home…your home in our home. We - Nicky & my husband Stefan - live on property. Not all the time, but as much & as often as we can. If we are not on property during your stay, our lovely staff will be delighted to look after you.

The Wharf House is - believe us - a truly magical place, and we look forward to sharing our home with you.

Nicky & Stefan

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish