Silent Waters: Montego Bay

SILENT WATERS is one of the newest and 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, butler, housekeepers, driver, night watchman, maintenance supervisor, gardeners, and property manager ... 12 in all.

Located on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay and the Caribbean Sea, the site consists of 18 acres. Twelve buildings, helicopter pad, and tennis court occupy four acres. Five villa suites accommodate as many as 18 guests. Addition of the owner’s private villa enables 20 guests.

The paved entrance road is elegantly landscaped with stately Royal Palms. Black and gold wrought iron gates 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 separate various living spaces within the 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 compound.

The hub of the 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, DVD and cushioned seating for 20. An 80’ 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. Maximum occupancy at Silent Waters including the owner’s villa is 20 guests.

MAIN 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 pair of 17th Century Buddhist temple attendant statues stand guard over the Main Pavilion to ensure guests’ peace and serenity ... as well as an 18th Century Burmese Bible Chest and Buddhist monastery bell. The Pavilion also includes a DVD, 48-inch television, home theater and 200-disk programmable surround sound music system.

A special feature here is the Yamaha Disklavier DC2 II XG 5’8” baby grand piano of highly polished dark walnut. The Mark II XG series system utilizes standard MIDI files on floppy disk or CD ROM. Worldwide this is the 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. The Pentium II computer also enables immediate Internet access and is programmed with games for adults and children.

DINING AND 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-degree 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-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 50 guests ... or a gala al fresco cocktail party for 100 guests or more. Event costs vary depending on menu and guest count.

THE VILLA SUITES

Guest rooms consist of 5 individual detached villa suites, each under separate roof, which accommodate a total of 18 guests. Addition of the owner's private villa enables 20 guests. Each villa suite includes:

Brazilian granite wet bar with coffee maker, refrigerator and icemaker

1. Italian marble floors
2. Satellite TV/VCR, DVD and AM/FM/CD stereo system and selection of CD's. (A complimentary library of 100 videos for adults and children is in the Main Pavilion. Guests are invited to take these to their suites.)
3. 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
4. Antique Oriental rugs from the Middle East, China and Southern Russia
5. Original oil paintings from Indonesia and Thailand
6. Louvered walls that open to glorious views
7. Private sunning terrace and chaises
8. Sitting area and writing desk
9. Remote control ceiling fans and air conditioning (seldom needed thanks to trade winds and river breezes)
10. Hair dryer
11. Glamorous marble and granite bathing areas fitted with Kohler fixtures
12. Electronic safe

VILLA SUITE 1 (Suitable for a family or two couples)

1. Upstairs: Spacious room with king-size bed and sitting area, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 adults)
2. Downstairs: Queen-size bed, sitting area, wet bar, TV and stereo, patio and chaises (sleeps 2 adults)
3. Shared Bathroom (upstairs): Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
4. 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)

1. Down 13 stone steps … similar to Villa Suite 1
2. Upstairs: Spacious room with 2 queen-size beds, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 to 4 adults)
3. Downstairs: Queen-size bed, sitting area with additional queen-size hideaway sofa bed, TV and stereo, wet bar, patio and chaises (sleeps 2 adults / children)
4. Shared Bathroom: Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
5. View: Panoramic view of the Great River Valley, high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view

VILLA SUITE 3

1. Single level: Spacious room with king-size bed and large sitting area with queen-size hideaway sofa bed, wet bar (sleeps 2 adults and 2 children)
2. 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
3. View: Panoramic 240-degree view of the Great River Valley, pristine forests and Caribbean Sea
4. Two private patios (one with mountain view, one with sea view) and chaises

VILLA SUITE 4

1. Upstairs: Spacious room with king-size bed and sitting area, TV and stereo (sleeps 2 adults)
2. 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)
3. 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
4. View: Panoramic 240-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea
5. Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay

VILLA SUITE 5

1. Upstairs: Spacious room with 2 queen-size beds and sitting area, TV and VCR (sleeps 2 to 4 adults)
2. 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)
3. 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
4. View: Panoramic 300-degree view of pristine forests and the Great River Valley, Montego Bay and the sea
5. Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay
6. Summary of beds: 3 king-size beds, 6 queen-size beds, 2 queen-size sofa beds, 2 full size sofa beds.

OWNER'S PRIVATE VILLA (sleeps 2 adults)

1. Separate entrance and heavily landscaped - very private
2. Short walk up hill to tennis court and helipad
3. Full kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, cooking range, coffee maker, microwave and toaster oven
4. Meals served by staff from main house
5. Antique Oriental rugs from Middle East, Eurasia and Russia
6. All rooms air-conditioned and most rooms with ceiling fans

Living Room / Dining Area

1. Entrance hall opening to waterfall and surrounded by pond stocked with Koi fish
2. 3 walls of sliding glass pocket doors
3. Spacious room with dramatic view of Montego Bay and Caribbean Sea
4. Dining alcove with sculptured glass dining table
5. 32" Sony television, VCR and DVD
6. 19-speaker sound system to living room, bedroom, bathroom and pool
7. Music library of 200 indexed CD's
8. Surrounded on 3 sides by lily pond
9. Indonesian, Thai and Chinese antique art, statuary and sculptures throughout

Master Bedroom

1. Spacious room with King-size bed
2. 32" Sony television, VCR and DVD
3. Bathroom with 2 granite vanities, bidet, large indoor-outdoor glass and marble double shower with his-and-hers 
shower heads and open to pool

Private Pool

1. Infinity edge pool wraps around bedroom and bathroom
2. Access to pool from bedroom and / or sun deck
3. Sun deck, 4 chaises, umbrella table, Concept II rowing machine

On one of the highest plateaus overlooking most of the property is the "world 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 court's design and views are unmatchable. (From this spot, steps lead to the Silent Waters lighted helicopter pad on the property's highest elevation.)

Complimentary equipment includes:

1. Computerized treadmill, bicycle, rowing machine and Total Gym located on the poolside terrace (with sound system and sea view for inspiration)
2. 5 single-seat and 2 double-seat Scupper Pro Ocean Kayaks for snorkeling or diving in the Bay
3. Snorkeling equipment
4. 7 professional massage tables ~ various technique masseuses and aestheticians for hire one day in advance.
5. Yoga classes available with one or two days advance notice

GENERAL 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.

ELECTRICITY 110 volt, 50 cycles (converters not needed for US-made appliances)

WATER AND SANITATION All drinking and bathing water is treated with an activated carbon filtration system: 25-micron filter, then 5-micron filter, finally an ultraviolet 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 adequate dry-cleaning facilities in Montego Bay.

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Our superb meals are USD 455 per adult, per week and include breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres and dinner.  Wine, liquor, soft drinks and bottled water are additional and are billed locally upon departure.  Special arrangements can be made with our property manager and/or chef to meet the group's specific needs.  Our exquisite dining room table seats up to 18 adults at one time.  Our private car and knowledgeable driver are available for hire at a rate of USD 775 per car, per week (first tank of petrol is complimentary - maximum usage of 12 hours per day for car and driver).