Canoe Cove on the Beach

Overview

• 7-bedroom contemporary beachfront villa on three private acres
• 8-1/2 bathrooms
• Located on Old Fort Bay, 5 minutes west of Ocho Rios
• Full staff: chef & assistant cook, butler, housekeepers, personal laundress, gardener, pool & beach man
• Junior Olympic-size swimming pool:  3 competition lanes, 75’ long
• 2 sun shelves with loungers connected to the main pool
• Child-friendly:  shallow pool entry and oversize sandbox on the lawn above the beach
• Paddle boards & kayaks (life jackets provided for adults & children)
• Har-Tru green clay tennis court:  the only Har-Tru court on Jamaica’s north coast (rackets provided)
• 5-hole 1,300-sq-ft graded synthetic turf putting green & sand bunker (putters & wedges provided)
• Private gym:  SOLE recumbent stationary bike, PRO-FORMA treadmill, bench & weights
• Private massage room next to the gym
• 1/4-size basketball court
• Independent Pickle Ball court, rackets & balls provided 
• Hot tub for 10
• Live reef 50 yards out, more reefs beyond (snorkels provided)
• Air-conditioned TV room with comfy seating
• SmartTV in all 7 bedrooms
• Large thatch roof gazebo & bar for al fresco meals, sunset cocktails or just hanging out
• Wheelchair ramps
• Max occupancy is 14 guests regardless of age

Here is a dream come true for the three-generation family whose wish list of individual requirements includes copious space for togetherness; intimate space to take a nap, finish a novel or have a massage; sporting options to satisfy restless cravings for activity and the stimulation of competitive sports; and spacious dining areas when those other cravings kick in and your chef rings the bell that signals time for another long, leisurely, luscious meal.  In short, make your multi-faceted wish list and take a look at Canoe Cove.

The 200’ beach ranges in width from the sea wall to surf from 15’ in high tide to 30’ in low tide, varying with weather patterns.  For joggers or strollers, the extended beach length is approximately 1,000 feet.  The uninterrupted view extends all the way to the horizon, punctuated a few times each week by tall white cruise ships drifting silently across your view toward the harbor. 

Canoe Cove encourages a relaxed, un-fussy vacation with an abundance of sporty options balanced with as much pure relaxation as anyone could want.  The location is amazing. The service is excellent. The villa itself is stylish without pretense or overstatement, uncluttered, and totally livable.  Inside, textures of exotic woods establish a grounded, organic ambiance as a backdrop against stylish furnishings.  Cedar, Jojoba, Honduran pine, marble, coral stone, and natural cement floors are cool under bare feet.  Finishes of reclaimed teak and driftwood echo the Caribbean venue.  Decorating a hallway is a whimsical 6’ pendant lamp made entirely of old magazines and looking remarkably like bark.  Across the lawn, supporting structures of the gazebo are purloined telephone poles with bamboo-clad bases.  Delicate orchids cultivated on-site contrast with other natural materials and adorn most rooms.

For tennis buffs who want to bring their own pro from home, on-site sleeping accommodations can be arranged and the villa staff will look after this guest.  Nannies from home may sleep in the child’s room.

Accommodations

Downstairs – 4 bedrooms

Bedroom 1
King-size bed, queen sofa bed, en-suite bathroom with deep tub + open-air shower, opens to patio. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

 Bedroom 2
King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, opens to patio. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

Bedroom 3
King-size bed, queen sofa bed, en-suite bathroom with deep tub + open-air shower, opens to patio. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

Bedroom 7

2 Queen-size beds with en-suite bathroom with small walk-in shower. This bedroom is ideal for children as it is adjacent to bedroom 1, also suitable for adults, with no patio or balcony. All bedrooms have SmartTV.

Upstairs - 3 bedrooms

Bedroom 4
King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, opens to a balcony. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

Bedroom 5
King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, opens to a balcony. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

Bedroom 6
King-size bed, en-suite bathroom queen sofa bed, opens to a balcony. All bedrooms have a SmartTV.

Combining bedrooms 1, 2, and 7 creates a convenient family suite, each bedroom door being a few steps from the next.

Child Friendly
The swimming pool has a shallow entry for toddlers, a man-made sandbox big enough for everyone, a nearby outdoor shower, and a grassy yard for lawn games.  Kayak life jackets come small-medium-large.

Additional Information

Floor Plan

Menu

Groceries can be ordered, delivered, and paid for via a credit card from the local grocery store. Alternatively, guests can shop at the local grocery store near to the villa using their credit card or cash.

Canoe Cove does not accept any outside guests during the day or evening or for any meals. 

The homeowner of Canoe Cove does not permit outside guests, weddings, or any other hospitality event. All outside vendors must be approved in advance of the rental by the homeowner. 

Nearby Activities

• Dunn’s River Falls – 3 minutes
• Dolphin Cove – 4 minutes
• Mystic Mountain – 5 minutes (zipline, bobsled, restaurant)
• Island Village – 8 minutes (good mall, jewelry, books store, coffee shops, more)
• Chukka Cove Farm – adventure excursions from mild to wild
• Drax Hall Polo field (Saturdays)
• Sailing, fishing, and private boat excursion charters for various fees can be arranged by your staff
• Restaurants – recommend Sans Souci (upscale, excellent, 14 min); Scotchie’s (rustic casual, best jerk joint, 4 minutes) … if you ever wish to forsake the Canoe Cove chef a time or two.

Old Fort Bay is on the western perimeter of Ocho Rios.  Drive time from the Montego Bay Sangster International Airport is approximately 90 minutes on the new North Coast highway.