Scotch on the Rocks

Property Description

Scotch on the Rocks, located between Afterglow villa and the Jamaica Inn and sits on a small rise overlooking Sandy Bay in Ocho Rios. This ocean front five-bedroom, five-bath villa is nestled in lush tropical, orchid-filled, gardens overlooking the sea. The villa was originally built by a Scottish lord, The Earl of Mansfield in the early 1950's. Scotch on the Rocks has beautiful, travertine flooring throughout the first floor and original, high polish, Jatoba wood floors upstairs. The villa interior consists of a lovely living room opening onto a large (24x12) outdoor, covered veranda with comfortable cushioned wicker seating and beautiful hardwood lounge chairs. This area is perfect for watching the morning sunrise or evening sunset, or relaxing in the afternoon with a cool drink. There is an indoor dining room seating eight and an outdoor dining area which can seat 18 and overlooks the pool and ocean. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished in Jamaican mahogany and antiques. All have air-conditioning, spectacular new private baths, and porches looking out to sea. Fine bed linens, duvets, down pillows complete the perfect setting. All the upstairs bedrooms have large louvered doors which completely open up to their own private outdoor porches, giving the rooms a wonderful tropical Jamaican feel. Each bedroom has cable TV with flat screen TV's. The villa can accommodate up to 10 adults and 2 small children in 5 bedrooms. Outdoors, the villa is surrounded by multiple-level terraces. The upper terrace is covered for dining and outdoor seating, the lower terrace has a freshwater pool and comfortable lounge chairs with luxurious cotton cushions. The pool and veranda both have hidden speakers for outdoor music. There are lighted steps down through the rocks to a large dock with a gazebo and ladder into the sea that gives perfect access to a gorgeous sandy swimming area in crystal clear water. The rock cove has a small sandy area that provides an easy entrance into the water for children. Scotch on the Rocks or "Scotchie" as the villa is affectionately known, has a caring, capable and pleasant staff of four, composed of a butler, cook, caretaker/assistant cook, housekeeper and gardener. They will prepare wonderful meals of your own choice, introduce you to Jamaican cooking and delicacies, and generally look after your every need.

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Bedrooms

This property has 5 bedrooms and sleeps 10 people

Bathrooms

This property has 1 bathrooms

More Amenities

Scotch on the Rocks is equipped with an array of included amenities and services:
• Personal service by the villa staff including a butler, cook, assistant cook, housekeeper and gardener

Property Rates

Taxes and Fees

The above rates are subject to the additional fees and taxes below:

Fees:

Damage Waiver: $299.00 flat

Taxes:

Service Charge: 5.00%

Additional Rate information:

• Staff gratuity - 10% (high season) to 15% (low season) of villa rental rate is to be paid to the head of house in Jamaican or US Dollars at the end of the stay.

Property Location

Location Type: Beach, Waterfront, Town, Near the Ocean, Beach Front, Beach View, Golf Course View, Oceanfront, Oceanview, Waterview

Location Information

5 minutes to Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Golf & Beach Resort. 10 minutes to Sandals Upton Golf Course and Ocho Rios. 20 minutes to Breezes Runaway Bay Golf Course.

Reviews

Robin B.
Jun 28, 2023

Spur Of The Moment Trip To Paradise

Five Stars