Description of the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica:
Highland House in Montego Bay, Jamaica - Highland House is an exquisite private home, owned by the famous Dorothy and Oscar Hammerstein in the 1960's. We at Jamaican Treasures have awarded Highland house The Five Star Service Award for January 2005. It has been an absolute pleasure to experience the top service and the warm welcome and friendliness from the staff at Highland House. Karl provides professional service and has been making guests very happy for over 26 years and he will make sure your holiday in paradise runs smoothly. Vincent the butler is most accommodating, smiles a lot and he will share his wonderful knowledge of Jamaica with you. And lovely Ena has been with Highland House for over 22 years and is the head cook for this wonderful estate.
Island Home Magazine has featured this wonderful home in their magazine. In 2000, the current owner began extensive renovations to restore this magnificent villa to its former majestic grandeur. In her vision for the restoration, the owner led a team of Atlanta artists and decorators to artfully redesign each room's décor. The result is a splendid mix of artistic creativity woven together with a playful eye. These renovations have taken Highland house to a new level of luxury. With this team of professional designers, this property is one of the most glamorous estates in Jamaica.
This villa has a complimentary Round Hill Resort Membership.
Nearby the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Short drive to famous Round Hill Beach Club, less than 10 miles from Montego Bay.
Minutes drive away from beaches, more than a few world class golf courses, and tennis facilities, restaurants, water sports and craft market.
Amenities of the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Property Type
Holiday House, sleeps 12, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, 400 m² floor area
children welcome, suitable for elderly, unsuitable for wheelchairs, no pets, no smoking
Notes: Master Bedroom: King-size 4-poster cedar bed, spacious sitting area, television and VCR, 5 ceiling fans, sliding doors to lower lawn and view of the sea. Jamaica Suite: Best for children. Connects to Master Bedroom. Colorful 10' x 17' room with optional king-size or twin beds. Owner's Suite: King-size 4-poster canopy bed in handsome hand-painted cream and green room. Television and VCR, large mahogany desk, cedar plantation shutters to private furnished terrace with lovely views. Mahogany Suite: Queen-size bed, rich coral walls and mahogany trim, kilim rugs. French doors to view of lawns, woods and sea. Deco suite: Optional king-size or twin mahogany beds under mosquito netting in glamorous, colourful room. Tropical Suite: Queen-size 4-poster canopy bed in pale blue and apple green suite. Sitting area, television and VCR. Private deck surrounded by lush foliage. Quite private.
Information about the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Highland House - Original home of Oscar Hammerstein: Many Broadway stars, Hollywood celebrity, rich and famous have enjoyed this stunning, yet elegantly casual hillside home.
This is one of the most glamorous homes in the Caribbean, with spectacular views during the days and enchanting flickering lights of Montego Bay in the distance at nights.
Highland House is like a wonderful, private compound, with the six bedrooms located under four different roofs. This gives desirable privacy for guests who stay here. Each bedroom has its own distinctive charm and character and is very comfortably furnished. From the pool terrace, a spiral stairway leads to the rooftop sundeck where you are welcome to enjoy the chaise lounges, thatched umbrella table for shaded lunches, and the breathtaking view of the grounds and sea beyond. This is a perfect spot for activities as varied as sunrise yoga and sunset cocktails. The downstairs features a wet bar with a pool table and games.
Interior has been professional created from USA interior des: The house also features a full spa service with manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and reflexology treatments available.
The main building of Highland House has a wonderful spiral staircase leading from the pool area to a rooftop sundeck where the most spectacular views can be seen. There is also a Great room which is very popular as a recreation area, a gym with exercise machines and free weights, billiard table, massage table and many more.
The professionally decorated interiors, reflect the lavishness of this wonderful home.
Carefully selected art pieces adorn this home, mahogany tables, collectables and antiques imported from overseas. The present owners have lovingly chosen wonderful interiors for this home, and each is absolutely charming and gloriously comfortable.
Vacation leisure activities: Jamaica is the fairest isle of the Caribbean. It has always been an exotic paradise, a nature lover's dream, an artist's haven, a cultural delight and a popular sun seekers destination for the rich and famous. Come and discover the beauty and mystique of this island that has inspired so many artist, playwrights, musicians, authors, the celebrities, the rich and the famous from all over the world to spend so much time in Jamaica.
If it is your first time in Jamaica, you will want to enjoy discovering Jamaica's array of natural land and sea wonders. Jamaica is the premier playground in the Caribbean. It has numerous attractions and you will have fun in the discovery. We recommend these activities while you are in Jamaica.
Rental Rates of the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The rental rates for this property are quoted in USD per property per week.
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Apr 15, 2007 - Dec 14, 2007
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Dec 15, 2007 - Apr 14, 2008
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Notes to the Rates of the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Rates are weekly and include all Jamaican taxes
Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving rate: 15000 USD per property per week.
Winter season or high season, December 15 to April 15 (excluding Christmas and New Years weeks) 7 nights minimum
Summer season or low season, April 16 to December 14 (excluding Thanksgiving week) 5 night minimum
Christmas week is defined as (Dec 20 to 27) or (Dec 21 to 28), New Years week is defined as (Dec 27-Jan3) or (Dec 28 to Jan 4). Thanksgiving is defined as Nov 20-27 (1 week minimum stay).
50% deposit confirms a reservation
For Highland House: Minimum stay of 4 night required in low season supplement of $35.00 pp/night will apply to each guest in excess of 12 (2 per room) limit.
Please contact us for full rate and menu schedule.
Meal Plan (Pre-payment required)
Guests are asked to select a meal plan in advance and prepay for groceries and 15% staff gratuities.
Standard Meal Plan: ($35 per adult per day) includes three meals per day, in-room coffee service, one lobster or shrimp dinner per week, iced tea and water.
Upgrade to the Deluxe Meal Plan ($45 per adult per day) for additional shellfish meal per week, unlimited rum punch and fruit smoothies and hot and cold hors d'oeuvres served nightly. Meals for children under three years old are free. Children age 4-12 yrs, Standard meal plan is $20 and Deluxe is $30 per day.
The hors d'oeuvres, lunch and dinner menus here are delectable. A well known Los Angeles designer and gourmet chef has created the menus especially for Highland House. Please note that when adults choose Deluxe Meal Plan, the children's Meal Plan must also be Deluxe. Similarly, when adults choose Standard Meal Plan, the children's meal plan must also be Standard.
Distances from the Holiday House in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Int. Airport
Montego Bay – Sangsters International Airport 10 km
Beach
3 km
House in Montego BayMaster BedroomTwin Bedroom4 Poster BedroomDining AreaLarge Private Pool