Number of guests: 14
Bed and bath: 7 bedrooms, 7 baths
Why we love it: Separate guest house, private 75-foot beach, Balinese furnishings, gym, spa pavilion, pickleball court with lights, infinity pool, hot tub
Ideally positioned between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, this villa, named Amanoka, uses Indonesian and Caribbean design influences to create a serene retreat. It’s situated on over an acre of lush gardens with orchids, lily ponds, and lots of trees—including mango, pomegranate, sweet sop, naseberry, and avocado. Guests will appreciate the gazebo with gorgeous views of the bay’s multi-hued blue water and verdant greenery. This property features all the requirements for an active but relaxing vacation: a gym, full-service spa pavilion, tournament-quality pickleball court, kayaks, snorkeling gear, cornhole, and a poker table. There are televisions and iPad docks in all seven bedrooms plus the gym, and there’s even a 12-speaker Bose surround sound system that sets the stage for effortless entertaining. It is fully staffed with two chefs, a butler, housekeepers, a laundress, and a gardener. If you have to squeeze in some work on your beach holiday, the villa comes with a fax machine, copier, and scanner.
Neighborhood: Discovery Bay
Things to do nearby: Snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking from the villa; Green Grotto Caves; Martha Brae River; North Coast beaches and excursions
