Aan oceanfront Caribbean rental villa near Oracabessa, Jamaica. Private vacation house for rent, with beach and ocean view. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/blowholevilla/hotel/502/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:00:11 EST Blow Hole Villa is set directly on the North Coastal waters in the midst of four acres of tropical woodland. This spacious villa is elavated on the brick faced pillars which allows spectacular panoramic ocean views and golden sunsets. The front veranda is 110' long connecting the three bedrooms with a contemporary living/dining area. Each bedroom sleeps two and each have private baths and rear verandas. There is also a bath / changing room poolside. AMENITIES: The yard and pools are maintained by your gardener who can also be your guide for daytime activities. The fresh water pool is cool and calm in the midday sun while the salt water pools offer fun and adventure. ACTIVITIES: World famous Dunn's River Falls has a nice beach, craft park, as well as the adventure of climbing the falls. Oracabessa has the James Bond beach , lunch and bar available. Caution--the sun is very intense and can fool you even on a cloudy day. Short, frequent exposure is better than prolonged exposure. Be sure to use a sunscreen product and bring the Aloe spray, just in case!! Golf Upton Estates in Ocho Rios (run by Sandals) offers golf and will rent clubs. Call ahead for rates and tee times. Excursions Here are several daytime activities we recommend depending on your spirit of adventure!! Half day or less Tour Prospect Plantation with a stop afterwards at Harmony Hall Art Gallery and Gifts (upscale gallery). Lunch and drinks are available on the lower level. This is located on the main road before Ocho Rios. (Closed on Monday) Firefly--tour Sir Noel Coward's home and estate. This is located in the hills overlooking Port Maria. Take main road towards Port Maria and turn up right at the fenced LP canister gas depot. Castleton Botanical Gardens--take main road through Port Maria and follow signs for Kingston/Castleton. Stop at "UNCLE'S" Jerk Stand (Pastor Brown). 3/4 day or less Lunch in Ocho Rios at any of the meat pattie stores or the Ocho Rios Jerk Center and then go on to Dunn's River Falls or Dolphin Cove, or both. Dolphin Cove has a "swim with the dolphins" program and has a buffet lunch available. Island Village is a multi-media shopping area and entertainment center in Ocho Rios for all kinds of gifts and cultural information. There is a cinema, internet cafe, and a Jimmy Buffet Margueritavilla, most stores take all currencies. Donny's Farm trip: Our gardner will take you to his country home. Night Life In general night life in Jamaica is available at hotels and DJ discos in Ocho Rios. There are several nice restaurants should you choose to go into Ocho Rios for dinner. We recommend Toscanini at Harmony Hall (Closed Monday) and Passage to India in the Sonya Center. We have cable Tv service and CD/cassette player at the house. Bring your favorite music with you. We have some games, cards, books, etc. There are also the heavenly stars!! DINING/RESTARUANTS: Meals are prepared Caribbean style by your cook and are served by your housemaid. Breakfast and lunch are served on the veranda while dinner is formally served in the dining area. Angela, your cook, will have the kitchen stocked for your meals and will give you the bill to be paid at the grocery. She will gladly help you with additional marketing. Angela will prepare your meals in the traditional Caribbean style with her own special flair. Sandra will be your household helper and will take care of your bedrooms, laundry, cleaning and meal service. Donny cares for the yard and pools, keeps your car clean, and is always ready to guide you on an adventure. If you need a driver, Angela can recommend a neighbor. In Jamaica, the cook is considered the head of the household, so anything you need, just let Angela know. Type: Villa Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/blowholevilla/hotel/502/17/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:00:11 EST