Canoe Cove

In the 1950's, Kingston attorney Clinton Hart happened onto this remarkable 3-acre waterfront location, bought it and built a simple beach cottage for his family. Through four generations, Canoe Cove has been a beloved family home, virtually unembellished. Last year, Hart's grandson replaced the worn cottage with a new sort of architecture, straightforward, uncomplicated and loaded with thoughtful comforts and essentials to redefine luxury in a beachy, barefoot lifestyle.

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 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 ambience as 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 villa staff will look after this guest. Nannies from home may sleep in the child's room.

Amenities:

Brand new 7-bedroom, 8½ Bathroom contemporary beachfront villa on three private acres
Located on Old Fort Bay, 5 minutes west of Ocho Rios
Junior Olympic-size swimming pool: 3 competition lanes, 75' long
Child-friendly: shallow pool entry & 2 shallow pools connected to main pool; oversize sand box on lawn above beach
Paddle boards & kayaks (lifejackets provided for adults & children)
Har-Tru green clay tennis court: the only Har-Tru court on Jamaica's north coast (racquets provided)
5-hole 1,300ft² 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 gym
1/4-size basketball court
Hot tub for 10
Live reef 50 yards out, more reefs beyond (snorkels provided)
Air-conditioned TV room with comfy seating
Large thatch roof gazebo & bar for al fresco meals, sunset cocktails or just hanging out
Wheelchair ramps
Helicopter pad nearby

7 Bedrooms:

Downstairs - 4 Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Kingsize bed, queen sofa bed, en-suite bathroom with deep tub + open-air shower, opens to patio
Bedroom 2
Kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, opens to patio
Bedroom 3
Kingsize bed, queen sofa bed, en-suite bathroom with deep tub + open-air shower, opens to patio
Bedroom 7
Children's room adjacent to Bedroom 1, also suitable for adults, 2 queen beds, small walk-in shower, no access to patios or balconies
Upstairs - 3 Bedrooms
Bedroom 4
Kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom, opens to balcony
Bedroom 5
Kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom, opens to balcony
Bedroom 6
Kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom queen sofa bed, opens to balcony
Combining bedrooms 1, 2 and 7 creates a convenient family suite, each bedroom door being a few steps from the next.

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.

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