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200 USD destination dollars |
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24/7 Dedicated staff access |
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Enter a quarter-mile driveway, beautifully landscaped with brilliant bougainvillea on all sides. Then see the Travertine-paved Italianate courtyard which is the dramatic entrance to Sea Glass. You're home. Formerly named Annabella, the villa was bought by new owners in 2017 and renamed Sea Glass.
The heated pool is entered via a non-slip ankle-deep kiddie section. Just beyond, 3 steps lead down to a 3-foot depth. Wonderful for children. The maximum depth at the far end is 5 feet.
From the pool terrace, a spiral staircase leads up to a dreamy loft with a wet bar, a kingsize deck bed, and a magnificent sea view. Travel-weary vacationers may nap here. Stargazers may spend nights here. (A half bath is just down the spiral steps.)
The inside dining room seats up to 18. However, most guests choose to dine more casually on the rustic blue wood and glass table under an arbor of white Thumberger blossoms cascading from an overhead lattice. Hummingbirds, wild canaries, and handsome yellow bellies are drawn to the nectar and are the delight of bird watchers.
The staff has invented a unique treat for their guests. Once each week, they produce Jamaica Day, a full day and evening of bona fide Jamaican foods, entertainment, and lessons in Patois. The evening culminates in a torchlight party on the lawn. Indelible vacation is memorable for parents and children alike!
Something almost magically remarkable is the quiet of the villa. To melt back into the deep cushions of a wicker chaise and close your eyes invites only the sounds of birds, the rustling of palm fronds, and the wind.
I'd be remiss if I did not mention the seamless teamwork of the staff and the talents of our chef. From homemade Caesar Salad and Gazpacho to Lobster Thermador and Grand Marnier Souffle's (Chocolate Sundae for the kids).
Under a 20' peaked cedar ceiling, the Great Room features two dramatic mirrored granite bars with a mini-fridge and icemaker. The Great Room opens on three sides to shaded outdoor sitting areas and the sunny pool terrace. A fenced gallery-type walkway wraps around a lush central atrium with a fountain and koi pond. The gallery leads to the main-level bedroom wing.
Accommodations
Four bedrooms are on the main level. The proximity of the parent's and children's bedrooms defines Sea Glass as an excellent family villa. Architectural setbacks of each bedroom have created extraordinary designs of private bedrooms and balconies, although none is far from the others. While near, each feels quite private.
Downstairs are the second Master Bedroom and nearby sixth bedroom, also a good family combination. Just around the corner is the very large Games Room with pool table, ping pong table, sitting alcove, 70-inch plasma television, and option for three additional twin beds. A full bath with a shower is just across the corridor.
Each bedroom opens to its own private furnished balcony with a lovely view over the 14th fairway and the sea. Each en-suite bathroom is glamorously designed in floor-to-ceiling cream and gray-brown imported Travertine marble. All 7 showers feature rainfall showerheads. Two master bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs. All bathrooms feature double-basin granite and mahogany vanities, oversized mirrors, his and hers cotton pique robes, complimentary toiletries, and a generous supply of fluffy white towels.
Three other bedrooms on the Main Level offer identical optional kingsize or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms with spacious marble walk-in showers, and private balconies with lovely views over the golf course to the sea.
Sienna Room
(This description applies also to the upstairs Green Room, Yellow Room, and Cream Room.)
Optional king-size or twin beds, cove lighting, corner room, wrap-around balcony with view over the golf course to the sea. En-suite Travertine marble bathroom, walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead.
While the two Master Bedrooms (Coral and Blue Rooms) each come with adjoining office alcoves and a deep marble bathtub, all bedrooms are virtually identical and luxurious.
For large groups and family reunions, Sea Glass's nearby sister villas are INFINITY, COO YAH, and BUMPER'S NEST
The Tryall Club Membership
A significant amenity for guests in this villa is membership at the excellent Tryall Club. On 2,200 acres, Tryall's golf course is among the most beautiful in the world. It's 18 hillside and seaside fairways have been home to the Johnnie Walker, Mazda, and other PGA championship events. The resident pro offers workshops and private lessons. The Tryall tennis club features 4 Agile Turf courts and 5 Nova Cushion courts, some lit for night play, with world-class pros on call. All white attire is required.
The beach is well-planned for parents and children. Have lunch at the beach bar. Work out in the well-equipped gym and compete in the Usain Bolt Games Room at the Great House (teens love it). Jog the marked trails. Snorkeling, kayaking, Hobie Cat, and sunfish are complimentary. Glass bottom boats, charter fishing, a boat to the reef, and any captained craft attract various fees. Enjoy weekly events like a complimentary Manager's Cocktail Party on Mondays, as well as Beach BBQ and Reggae Night beach parties for an additional fee.
*Tryall Club Temporary Membership Dues
The Tryall Club is a private club where members may use most facilities at no charge except for the tennis shop, ball boys, bar & restaurant, spa, motorized watersports, nanny services, and golf. Complimentary amenities include the beach, non-motorized watersports, tennis, the fitness room, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager's Cocktail Party, and various special events.
The Tryall Club requires all villa and condo guests to become members during their stay via a Temporary Membership Dues cost of US$170 (plus a 15% service charge) per week for each guest 16 years and over, or US$34 (plus a 15% service charge) per day per person for stays of less than 7 days. Children between the ages of 13 and 15 are at a discounted rate of 50% plus a 15% service charge. For children 12 years and younger, the Temporary Membership Dues are complimentary.
Plan to pay your TMD fee at the Front Desk in the Great House when you register (see below).
Please note: There may be occasions when some or all the facilities for the hotel may be closed for membership guest services due to a private hotel event. The Tryall Club reserves the right to change or alter its membership packages with no advance notice.
REGISTRATION
When your driver brings you to Tryall, you will check in at the front desk. You will be asked for your passport as a means of identification. You will sign a waiver & need to provide a driving license for the use of the complimentary golf carts provided at the villa as well as any additional golf carts you may wish to rent.
The Tryall Club can set up an account for your stay. A credit card is required at check-in and a credit hold will be placed until check-out for budgetary items & signing privileges (i.e., groceries, restaurant dining, golf, and activities). The calculated amount for the credit hold is approximately US$150 per bedroom per night. If you plan to make payment for your Folio Account in cash, they will request a cash deposit. If you plan to make payment by credit card, they will place a hold on your credit card.
The Tryall Club will charge your credit card or take a cash payment for the Temporary Membership Dues of US$170 (plus a 15% service charge) per person per week for each guest 16 years and over, or US$34 (plus 15% service charge) per person per day for stays of less than 7 days; a discount of 50% (plus the 15% service charge) applies to children who are ages 13-15 years old. Children 12 years and younger are complimentary.
Golf Cart Waiver & Indemnification
If you would like to use the golf carts supplied by the villa, you will be asked to sign a golf cart damage waiver form on arrival.
You agree to always operate the golf cart in a safe and courteous manner at The Tryall Club. You agree to be responsible for any or all damages and replacement costs if you use the golf cart during your stay. You also agree to the following rules:
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