Home with an ocean view, pool and hot tub, private chef, beach access, and more
About this villa rental
Skylark Villa is a haven of breathtaking vistas, and tranquility offering a peaceful escape to all visitors. Perched above the Half Moon Resort, guests can enjoy the amenities whether it be lounging by the pool or the hot tub or immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Skylark has access to Rose Hall Beach Club, to enjoy sandy beaches and clear blue sea. A range of services including a private chef, transfers, grocery pre-stocking, spa services, and tours can be arranged. Skylark Villa blends colonial and contemporary decor, featuring authentic Jamaican animal carvings and vibrant hues popping all throughout the space. It's a testament to a multi-generational team's inspired vision, creating a harmonious space with thoughtful design elements. Upon entering the villa through enchanting vine covered wooden double doors, guests are welcomed into an luscious garden. As they navigate through hanging greenery, they enter an airy living room bathed in sunlight, with views of the pool through expansive openings creating the perfect indoor-outdoor feel. Outside, a charming, well-equipped wet bar is perched off to one side and the pool deck invites all-day relaxation, offering both an infinity-edge pool and a hot tub. During meal times, enjoy a variety of dining options comprised of both indoor and outdoor spaces. Skylark Villa has 4 bedrooms, each equipped with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. 3 bedrooms feature king-sized beds, while 1 room offers two queen beds, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests. At the heart of this villa are its exceptional staff members: Sonia, Carron, and Dennis, who embody the genuine warmth and vibrant spirit of Jamaica. They'll take care of your every need while creating an ideal setting for you to kick back and relax. Guests have full access to the whole property, however, access to the staff quarters is restricted. Only the number of guests on the booking may enter the property. Visitors are welcome on the property for up to 3 hours, but only guests listed on the booking are permitted to stay overnight. Should guests wish to have visitors they are required to make a request through the platform they booked on. A Government issued photo ID is required for each visitor and admission is subject to approval. No visitors will be allowed after 10pm. Additional guests may be accommodated upon approval for an extra fee of $100 plus tax per person per night, payable at the property. Guests will have access to a 24-hr point of contact during their stay should they need anything. This person can also be contacted to help facility recommendations and assistance in booking transportation and tours on the island. There is cable TV throughout the house, WiFi and a VoIP phone that has a domestic U.S. exchange for free calls to the continental U.S. The villa comes with a complimentary chef to prepare any meals you require. The menu can include delicious dishes incorporating authentic Jamaican cuisine for a taste of the island’s flavor. Keep in mind the menu can be customized to your liking during pre-arrival discussions. All it takes is letting us know your preferences and we will do the rest! •Check-out time is 11am. •Strictly no smoking inside the house. •Please close all windows and doors before switching on the A/C. This is an eco-friendly home - the AC will turn off after 3 minutes if the door or window is left open, or if the room is unoccupied for 15 minutes. •Please ensure all A/Cs, fans and electronics are turned off before you head out of the house. •Kindly do not use the bath towels for pool and beach use. •Please ensure all rubbish bins (kitchen & bathrooms) are used with a garbage bag inside the receptacle. •Additional garbage bags can be found at the bottom of each rubbish bin. •The water heater switch is located next to the kitchen window, please turn on 20 minutes before use and switch off afterwards. •If the neighbouring dogs are bothering you please let us know and we kindly ask that you do not feed the pets – dogs, birds or fish. Services that can be provided at additional costs include: •Private Airport Transfer & Supermarket Stop •Additional Guests •Deep Cleaning Service •Supermarket Transport •Laundry Charges for lost of damaged Items: •Home Items Missing - Charged at replacement cost •Lost Key - $50 •Lost Beach Towel - $20 •Lost Bath Towel - $20 •Lost Gate Remote - $100 •Lost Rose Hall Beach Club Card - $50
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(35 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful property, the staff were very friendly and very helpful. I definitely recommend this property.
10.0
Beautiful property, the staff were very friendly and very helpful. I definitely recommend this property.
5.0
The host’s were exceptional. Treated me & my family like one of there own. House was beautiful. Much like the pics. Food was delicious. We WILL BE BACK👌🏾‼️
10.0
The host’s were exceptional. Treated me & my family like one of there own. House was beautiful. Much like the pics. Food was delicious. We WILL BE BACK👌🏾‼️
5.0
Wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful time. The staff went above and beyond. Kudos to the Chef Miss Sonia!! Everyone had a very memorable experience!!
5.0
Overall we had an amazing experience. The Staff: Sonia, Dennis and Carron are the reason you wake up happy every day. They take care of your every need. The FOOD. Steller and cooked to meet everyone's needs. By the 2nd day you know you have a new family. Mr. Johnson, the drive was so patient, respectful and took us anywhere we wanted. He made sure we were always safe as well. We have a small incident with water because of the heavy rains but the staff jumped and and did whatever was needed to make sure things were cleaned up and everyone was comfortable and okay. Oliver and the property manager checked on us as well and made sure everything was okay.
The home is so clean, and Carron makes sure of that. She will iron your cloths, wash what you need, etc! Dennis makes sure the pool and yard, deck are clean and is happy to bring your drinks, morning coffee and serves dinner!
Only a couple of needed fixes: The WIFI is weak and there needs to be a boost in the bedroom areas. We had 6 people on it at once sometimes and it was struggling.
Only 1 TV worked in the house, so just a tip to make sure they are all good for the guests.
Hot Tub: It did not work all week. It would bubble but never get hot so we were unable to use it which was a bummer.
No true complaints, and we were so happy my family and I are planning on going back to the home in April for Spring Break. Cannot wait to stay again at Skylark!! Thank you Oliver, Sonia, Dennis and Carron.
10.0
Wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful time. The staff went above and beyond. Kudos to the Chef Miss Sonia!! Everyone had a very memorable experience!!
10.0
Overall we had an amazing experience. The Staff: Sonia, Dennis and Carron are the reason you wake up happy every day. They take care of your every need. The FOOD. Steller and cooked to meet everyone's needs. By the 2nd day you know you have a new family. Mr. Johnson, the drive was so patient, respectful and took us anywhere we wanted. He made sure we were always safe as well. We have a small incident with water because of the heavy rains but the staff jumped and and did whatever was needed to make sure things were cleaned up and everyone was comfortable and okay. Oliver and the property manager checked on us as well and made sure everything was okay.
The home is so clean, and Carron makes sure of that. She will iron your cloths, wash what you need, etc! Dennis makes sure the pool and yard, deck are clean and is happy to bring your drinks, morning coffee and serves dinner!
Only a couple of needed fixes: The WIFI is weak and there needs to be a boost in the bedroom areas. We had 6 people on it at once sometimes and it was struggling.
Only 1 TV worked in the house, so just a tip to make sure they are all good for the guests.
Hot Tub: It did not work all week. It would bubble but never get hot so we were unable to use it which was a bummer.
No true complaints, and we were so happy my family and I are planning on going back to the home in April for Spring Break. Cannot wait to stay again at Skylark!! Thank you Oliver, Sonia, Dennis and Carron.
3.0
I’m going to keep this short & sweet.
The property was not what we expected! Needs major repairs and upgrades. (Honest opinion)
The one upside is the STAFF. They are phenomenal!! They go up and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. The best and ONLY thing that villa offers is an amazing STAFF …
6.0
I’m going to keep this short & sweet.
The property was not what we expected! Needs major repairs and upgrades. (Honest opinion)
The one upside is the STAFF. They are phenomenal!! They go up and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. The best and ONLY thing that villa offers is an amazing STAFF …
5.0
Words can’t truly explain how this property has set the bar high for future vacations . The views are breathtaking! But what made it stand apart from every other vacation home was the staff. I honestly wish I keep in contact with them because they truly made us feel like family.Sonia the chef gave us the best dishes of things I would never think to try.Definately ask her to make Johnny Cakes and breadfruit salad .Carron was amazing to make sure we always had fresh towels and bed made to come home to. Denise catered to every request,questions and even gave us a tour of the property to tell us about the fruit trees .
1.0
So to mind you, I reached out to the host when I was planning to stay here. I simply asked “does the driver come with the purchase of the house, or does that cost extra” & the response was “yes everything chef and everything is paid for guest” sounds too good to be true but I really liked the house & I figured if anything some things may cost but yeah so we get there and the house is outdated. As much money they ask for the house they should invest that money little by little to renovate the house. Still a pretty decent house but the pictures are definitely deceiving. So reached out the hose again & I guess he wanted to be cocky as hell and trying to talk to me like I’m a dumb*** but we went back and forth arguing so I end up staying just 1 day & we paid for the food we used for the day and just left to a resort which was the best decision we made. But I definitely can say their staff is wonderful but not Oliver the host. But VRBO was no help either & I tried to cancel and it’s still showing on my message as a request to cancel & they didn’t do anything about nothing. Last time definitely using VRBO. But make sure you get all the answers you want before clicking to stay here. I recommend staying at the Riu.
2.0
So to mind you, I reached out to the host when I was planning to stay here. I simply asked “does the driver come with the purchase of the house, or does that cost extra” & the response was “yes everything chef and everything is paid for guest” sounds too good to be true but I really liked the house & I figured if anything some things may cost but yeah so we get there and the house is outdated. As much money they ask for the house they should invest that money little by little to renovate the house. Still a pretty decent house but the pictures are definitely deceiving. So reached out the hose again & I guess he wanted to be cocky as hell and trying to talk to me like I’m a dumb*** but we went back and forth arguing so I end up staying just 1 day & we paid for the food we used for the day and just left to a resort which was the best decision we made. But I definitely can say their staff is wonderful but not Oliver the host. But VRBO was no help either & I tried to cancel and it’s still showing on my message as a request to cancel & they didn’t do anything about nothing. Last time definitely using VRBO. But make sure you get all the answers you want before clicking to stay here. I recommend staying at the Riu.
10.0
Words can’t truly explain how this property has set the bar high for future vacations . The views are breathtaking! But what made it stand apart from every other vacation home was the staff. I honestly wish I keep in contact with them because they truly made us feel like family.Sonia the chef gave us the best dishes of things I would never think to try.Definately ask her to make Johnny Cakes and breadfruit salad .Carron was amazing to make sure we always had fresh towels and bed made to come home to. Denise catered to every request,questions and even gave us a tour of the property to tell us about the fruit trees .
3.0
So I booked this rental for my 33 bday.I preplanned a lot of events and fun. This home has its plus and minus. Definitely depends on what type of group you are entertaining if this is the best rental for you. The pool area and out door area is amazing . The views are a site to see. This is definitely a traditional Jamaican home . Meaning no MAJOR updates really other than pool area . kitchen looks nothing like pictures nor does the butler! Pic of staff ,is old the sexy young butler is gone and it’s a old , crunchy man that likes to stare and talks to much I’m sorry the pic needs to be replaced! They have everything locked down literally locked. For example the all the towels ,and the jacuzzi button to bubble, the kitchen has a liquor store gate with lock on you have no access to kitchen and it looks nothing like pic that pic. The master bedroom that opens to pool has a liquor store gate on it too!!!I loved Sonya and Caroline they cooked and cleaned and went back into the living quarters and let us have fun. Dennis sometimes grabbed things when he felt like it no sense of urgency with people Was on his phone and being aggravating at times! I’m a experienced traveler I definitely was expecting to be served properly and for then to have the uniforms ironed and sharp. Every shirt Dennis wore was wrinkle and embarrassing it was like have your old uncle in a house of women women aged 28-35. Lastly they live right in the house with you not in a separate living quarters that took a minute for us to get use to so no privacy . Now if your an non party crew this might be the place for you. However I have to be honest because I paid A NICE AMOUNT for this place I was expected to be served properly and for the Villa to look like pics . I definitely was disappointed on some levels. Also the driver mr Johnston is rude and stuffy !! I hired my own driver which was a lot better. Lastly the air condition doesn’t work properly in all rooms and the WiFi is weak, That had written sign all over home that the home like turn off light switch and air when leave room which makes your room boiling hot when you return form a day out. I had photo shoot there make up melted off.
Overall Sonya and Caroline are my favorite!! If it wasn’t for them this would be a 1 star.
6.0
So I booked this rental for my 33 bday.I preplanned a lot of events and fun. This home has its plus and minus. Definitely depends on what type of group you are entertaining if this is the best rental for you. The pool area and out door area is amazing . The views are a site to see. This is definitely a traditional Jamaican home . Meaning no MAJOR updates really other than pool area . kitchen looks nothing like pictures nor does the butler! Pic of staff ,is old the sexy young butler is gone and it’s a old , crunchy man that likes to stare and talks to much I’m sorry the pic needs to be replaced! They have everything locked down literally locked. For example the all the towels ,and the jacuzzi button to bubble, the kitchen has a liquor store gate with lock on you have no access to kitchen and it looks nothing like pic that pic. The master bedroom that opens to pool has a liquor store gate on it too!!!I loved Sonya and Caroline they cooked and cleaned and went back into the living quarters and let us have fun. Dennis sometimes grabbed things when he felt like it no sense of urgency with people Was on his phone and being aggravating at times! I’m a experienced traveler I definitely was expecting to be served properly and for then to have the uniforms ironed and sharp. Every shirt Dennis wore was wrinkle and embarrassing it was like have your old uncle in a house of women women aged 28-35. Lastly they live right in the house with you not in a separate living quarters that took a minute for us to get use to so no privacy . Now if your an non party crew this might be the place for you. However I have to be honest because I paid A NICE AMOUNT for this place I was expected to be served properly and for the Villa to look like pics . I definitely was disappointed on some levels. Also the driver mr Johnston is rude and stuffy !! I hired my own driver which was a lot better. Lastly the air condition doesn’t work properly in all rooms and the WiFi is weak, That had written sign all over home that the home like turn off light switch and air when leave room which makes your room boiling hot when you return form a day out. I had photo shoot there make up melted off.
Overall Sonya and Caroline are my favorite!! If it wasn’t for them this would be a 1 star.
5.0
This was the most amazing family vacation we’ve ever had. Dennis, Brenda, and Caren really made our vacation complete. They provided everything and more than we could have ever asked for. The food Brenda cooked was just wonderful every day and the house was just stunning. We enjoyed our daily conversations with Dennis and Caren as well. We will definitely come back! We loved every minute of our stay. Thank you Skylark!
10.0
This was the most amazing family vacation we’ve ever had. Dennis, Brenda, and Caren really made our vacation complete. They provided everything and more than we could have ever asked for. The food Brenda cooked was just wonderful every day and the house was just stunning. We enjoyed our daily conversations with Dennis and Caren as well. We will definitely come back! We loved every minute of our stay. Thank you Skylark!
5.0
Very clean amazing staff very pleasant and knowledgeable the food was excellent will definitely return
10.0
Very clean amazing staff very pleasant and knowledgeable the food was excellent will definitely return
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in St. James Parish?
The average price for a rental in St. James Parish is $163 per night. This rental is $778 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Home with an ocean view, pool and hot tub, private chef, beach access, and more. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Home with an ocean view, pool and hot tub, private chef, beach access, and more. Enjoy the water!
Is Home with an ocean view, pool and hot tub, private chef, beach access, and more pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Home with an ocean view, pool and hot tub, private chef, beach access, and more?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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