Out of the Blue on the Beach

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OUT OF THE BLUE ON THE BEACH, Jamaica

Out of the Blue is an oxymoron: a contemporary home in Old Jamaica. And what a home it is! The villa sits on the longest uninterrupted expanse of sea view at beach level of any other beach property in this group.

• Four-bedroom villa directly on Great Bay, neighbor to Treasure Beach on Jamaica’s South Coast
• Staff of five: cook, assistant cook, butler/pool maintenance, housekeeper/laundress, and nighttime security
• Among the best beaches, views, and sunsets in this collection
• (2) Two-person kayaks
• Private pool with shallow entry for toddlers
• Complimentary playpen (which is used as a crib) and one high chair
• Complimentary water sports gear: boogie boards, snorkels, fishing rods
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• iPod docking station
• Apple TV, cable, and movie library in the sitting room (no TVs in bedrooms)
• Fax machine
• Air conditioning in bedrooms
• Wheelchair access

Like travelling through a time warp, visiting Jamaica’s South Coast is to experience another Jamaica of 30 years ago. The pace is slow, the lifestyle uncomplicated, and the people are kind and calm. An uncommon sense of bliss feels pervasive in this part of the Island. Out of the Blue is an oxymoron: a contemporary home in Old Jamaica. And what a home it is! The villa sits on the longest uninterrupted expanse of sea view at beach level of any other beach property in this group.

The Out of the Blue cook, like many in the uncomplicated town of Treasure Beach, tends to delight her guests with succulent roast chicken seasoned with herbs from her own garden, the freshest fish from the night’s catch and the healthiest salads made with ingredients grown in the renowned rich soil of the South Coast which are trucked to restaurants and supermarkets elsewhere on the Island. Try the local fare … sour sop juice to lower blood pressure and promote restful sleep, coconut water for heart health and hydration, ackee and salt fish to qualify as a Jamaican, and fried dumplings just because they’re so good.

Live here with doors and windows open 24/7. Hear waves break on your beach, see the family of goats who visit the garden for snacks, marvel at the pelicans, and, most of all, see the sea.

Smart design is by one of Jamaica’s most in-demand interior designers. Contemporary style is laced with rustic follies: sconces with twigs camouflaging light bulbs, driftwood shelving, water pipes inside hollow logs, an outdoor shower masquerading as a tree, and a stone garden walkway studded with 500 tiny squares of blue glass that gleam in the sun. A myriad of driftwood inventions soften and redefine the chic, clean lines of this contemporary beach home.

In Out of the Blue, it would be out of line not to mention the sweet staff. Bev, Donna, Randy, Phillip, and Carlton are warm and unassuming, slightly shy, surprisingly thoughtful, eager to please, and always ready with a Jamaican folk song and a laugh. Before bedtime, they may place night-blooming jasmine by your bed so that the clean Treasure Beach air is fragrant through the night.

STAFF
Butler, Cook, Assistant Cook, Maintenance, Housekeeper/Laundress

BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION
Downstairs
Bedroom 1
King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. The bedroom opens to the porch and garden.

Upstairs
Bedrooms 2 & 3
Two identical bedrooms, each with a king-size four-poster bed, en-suite bathroom with a walk-in open-air shower. Each bedroom door opens wide to a balcony with a cushioned swing overlooking the pool, beach, and sea. Incredible for waking up.
Bedroom 4
Two queen-size beds, en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathtub. Garden view.

• All rates quoted in USD.

• Rates are subject to change without notice

• Holidays: 7-night minimum stay required (full-house rate is required for all holiday weeks: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve)

• Recommended Staff Gratuity: 10% of the villa rental rate – reflecting the long hours worked and the level of service provided.

• A US$50 booking fee applies.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
High & Low Season
A 50% deposit is due 90 days prior to arrival.
For cancellations within 90 days of arrival, the deposit is refunded less a 20% cancellation fee.
Government taxes and service charges are handled separately according to the payment schedule.

Christmas & New Year
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due 120 days prior to arrival.
Within 120 days of arrival, 100% of the rental revenue, plus applicable taxes and service charges, is due.
Christmas/New Year cancellations are non-refundable, subject to the applicable exceptions in the agreement.

Thanksgiving
A 50% deposit is due 90 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations made more than 90 days prior to arrival are subject to a 20% cancellation fee deducted from the deposit refund.

Extraordinary Circumstances
In certain extraordinary circumstances, such as government travel restrictions, severe weather, or similar events, the supplier may, at its discretion, offer a future booking or an alternative villa of equal value.