Absolute Luxury in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Fourteen acres overflowing with luscious vegetation, flowering bougainvillea, crystal-clear streams and waterfalls springing directly from the same mountain source as nearby Dunn’s River greet you as you drive along the meandering entryway to Rio Chico, your own stunning island estate. Showcasing a sprawling main house replete with expansive living areas, six bedrooms, numerous patios, a workout area with treadmill, elliptical machine and TV, a state-of-the-art security system, computer with wifi, every modern convenience imaginable and rich, Old World décor, as well as a two-bedroom guest cottage, Anichini linens, Frette Italian bathrobes, two pools, two beaches and a tennis court—Rio Chico Estate quite simply invites one to experience an exclusive lifestyle that very few can ever attain.

Stroll aimlessly through gardens laden with classical Italian sculptures, exotic blossoms and the mingled scents of Eden. Escape entirely to secluded niches tucked away throughout the magical property. Dine splendidly on gourmet fare created expressly to your specifications by your own International chef. Surrender to the discreetly attentive care of your butler. Gaze out from your massive verandas at the breathtaking vistas of silky white sands, crystalline sea and the bright, orange glow of another glorious Caribbean sunset.

Rio Chico Estate Accommodations
Accommodations:
Choose from six richly furnished bedrooms in the main house or two enchanting rooms in the quaint, cliff top guest cottage and let the warm, British-Colonial ambiance enfold you in its plush embrace. Each of Rio Chico’s eight gorgeous bedrooms features its own en suite bathroom, television, Anichini Italian linens, warm, dark wood furnishings and an authentic air of Old World charm and authentic luxury.
Main Villa:
• 1 room with king-sized four-poster bed and balcony
• 1 room with king-sized four-poster bed and day bed
• 1 room with two doubles, four-poster beds and veranda
• 1 room with king-sized four-poster bed, large veranda and a fold-out sofa in and adjoining room
• 1 suite with king-sized four-poster bed and large balcony
• 1 suite with king-sized four-poster bed and large balcony
2-Bedroom Guest Cottage:
Nestled on the hillside, overlooking the ocean below, this charming cottage is marvelously equipped with a full kitchen and spacious living and dining rooms. Each bedroom has a supremely comfortable queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, a color television and a telephone with intercom system connecting to the main house. With ample room and great luxury, the cottage can accommodate four adults in high style.
Rio Chico Estate Features
The Villa Features:
Through charming French doors, your private veranda entices with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea below shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Sip chilled chardonnay as you gaze out at the stunning vista and prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening in the tropics. Villa Rio Chico's sophisticated ambience and highly trained staff ensure that every night-and day-in this amazing place will far outlive your wildest expectations.
Satiate your senses royally at Villa Rio Chico. Whether it is a lobster dinner, fresh fish, juicy steak or local Caribbean specialty, your personal chef exquisitely prepares each delectable dish to perfection. Eat amidst great luxury in the stately dining room adorned with spectacular chandeliers, intricately hand-carved chairs and splendid works of art. Fantastic menus that tantalize the palate, gorgeous views that stimulate the soul, lavishly attentive service that anticipates your every wish and incredibly elegant surroundings that satisfy your taste for opulence—Rio Chico has elevated fine dining to an art form.
Stroll through expansive gardens filled with fragrant blooms, running streams and cascading waterfalls. Close your eyes and feel the sea breeze caress your face as the noon sun warms your skin. Glance out from your veranda and take in the sea as it stretches out beyond the horizon. Revel in each priceless moment as you realize that all days should be lived just like this one.
Rio Chico Estate Staff
Staff:
Dip your toes in delightfully cool, fresh waters as you bite into another delectable morsel of lunch from your table set up in the midst of a shallow streamlet. Dine al fresco on the sugary sands of your cove-like beach as the star-filled tropical sky beams down at you. Feast on all your favorite foods, prepared exactly the way you like it from only the freshest ingredients by your world-class chef and served expertly by your own butler. Soothe your soul with a massage anywhere on the flower-filled grounds. Escape with a picnic hamper to a secluded beach where only the waves would dare intrude.

Let Rio Chico's incredibly attentive staff introduce you to the divine pleasure of having your every whim catered to, your every desire anticipated and your every wish brought to marvelous life.

• Chef
• Butler
• Houseman
• Waiter
• Room Attendants x 2
• Laundress
• Pool Attendant
• Beach Attendant
• Head gardener
• Grounds Staff
• Security Staff
Rio Chico Estate Inclusions
Complimentary Inclusions :
Villa guests are cordially invited to enjoy complimentary greens fees at nearby world-renowned Upton Golf and Country Club. Play to your heart’s content at this exclusive golf club, ideally situated in the verdant hills of Ocho Rios. With immaculate greens, a pleasantly cool mountain climate and awe-inspiring ocean views, you’ll truly experience the pinnacle of golfing pleasure.
Should you ever feel the urge to explore other culinary options, we are happy to present your group with a complimentary, off-property dinner at a nearby Sandals Resort. (Adults only please.)
To enhance the aquatic fun provided by your gorgeous private beaches, with their crystal-clear turquoise waters, we have included some wonderful toys. Please enjoy the sunfish sailboat, windsurfer and paddleboat with our compliments.
Rio Chico Estate Attractions
Attractions:
Whether you're in the mood for an activity-filled day or prefer a more leisurely use of your precious time—Villa Rio Chico fulfills all your greatest expectations. Snorkel or dive the spectacular coral reefs nearby and come face to face with vivid tropical wildlife. Thrill to the wind at your back and the sun on your face, as you skim swiftly over the glassy surface of the waves on a sailboat, paddleboat, windsurfer or water skis. If fishing is your game, then chances are that somewhere out in the deep ocean lurks a marlin or tuna with your name on it.
Perhaps golfing is your passion. If so, you're in luck. Upton Golf & Country Club--a superbly manicured par-71, 6,311-yard championship course, rated as one of the finest in Jamaica—lies just a few short minutes from Villa Rio Chico. With its undulating greens and tree-lined fairways, this course challenges players of all levels and rewards each and every one with a round of golf never to be forgotten.
And don't forget that within a 30 minutes radius of Ocho Rios there are over 44 different tours and excursions! These are a few:
Dunn's River Falls :
Stone's throw away
Martha Brae Rafting:
50 Minute drive
Chukka Cove Horse Riding Excursions and Tubing Safari's:
10 Minute drive
Green Grotto Cove Famous Caves :
20 Minutes drive
Rio Chico Estate Rates
U.S. Gross Rate
Apr. 1, 2009 -
Dec. 17, 2009
U.S. Gross Rate
Dec. 18, 2009 -
Apr. 30, 2010
U.S. Gross Rate
Holiday Rates
Villa (6 bedrooms)
$55,910
$66,000
$85,800
Cottage (2 cottages)
$5,590
$6,500
$8,450
Villas & Cottage (8 bedrooms)
$61,500
$72,500
$94,250
*Rate based on 7-night stays
Rio Chico Estate Amenities
Amenities:
• Two private beaches
• Three freshwater rivers
• Two private freshwater pools
• Infinity-edge, cliff-top hot tub
• Eight luxuriously appointed bedrooms-each with private bathroom, cable television and telephone
• Expansive ground floor powder room
• Entertainment area with television, DVD, CD and family board games
• Extensive DVD library
• Spacious living room
• Formal dining room
• Study/Library equipped as business center, complete with fax, photocopier, computer, wifi and inkjet all-in-one scanner/printer/copier
• Laundry and pressing facilities
• Exercise equipment
• 24-hour security
Optional Amenities:
Should you so desire, there are many additional services that can be arranged for a fee. Your staff would be happy to set up any of these activities at your request.
• Roundtrip transfers from Sangster InternationalAirport, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
• Helicopter transfer, during daylight hours only, directly to the villa from Sangster International Airport
• Light airplane transfer from Sangster International Airport, during daylight hours only, to an airstrip 20 minutes away from the villa
• Car rentals
• Cart and caddy fees at Sandals Golf & Country Club
• Food and beverage at Sandals Golf & Country Club
• Exclusive Red Lane Spa® services at a nearby Sandals resort or at the villa
• Lessons from a tennis pro, on-site
• Cellular phone
• Child-care facilities
Rio Chico: The Estate of Butch Stewart
"My early years"
A word from Gordon Butch Stewart
When I first saw Rio Chico Villa, the beauty of the setting and the elegant colonial architecture of the main house immediately attracted me. The property's scale and amenities were so grand and impressive that I originally intended to make it into a hotel. Luckily, I was convinced by my friends and family to make Villa Rio Chico into my own, personal abode. Now, whenever I'm ready to totally relax and just get away from it all, I always turn to Rio Chico, my most magical home of all.
Learn about Gordon Butch Stewart
Location:
Located in the heart of Ocho Rios, off Main St. on the Jamaican north coast.

Rio Chico Estate, Main St., Ocho Rios, Jamaica

*Transfer Times:
90 min. drive
Montego Bay Airport-
 
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