Justine’s Harvey Suite
Belmont, Jamaica
Horizon’s New Suite Addition
Ready to enjoy a slice of paradise while looking out to sea and watching pelicans fly by? That is what you will experience at the Justine Harvey Suite ~ Horizon’s New addition to The Yard.
Justine’s Harvey Suite gives you the perfect privacy you are looking for in Horizon’s boutique Jamaican Yard. Justines Harvey Suite offers more of a lux space with all hand-carved mahogany 19th-century furniture and beautiful artwork. It includes A/C and a Bose music system, plus CD/Radio with Bluetooth capabilities.
It has a mini-refrigerator for your beverages and a coffee maker. Although this suite does not have a kitchenette, you are welcome to store groceries in Laga’s kitchen, as well as prepare meals there. You can also hire Laga to prepare dinner for US$20 + grocery supplies or choose from several eateries and jerk shacks, all within a 3-15 minute walk.
Justine’s Harvey Suite is dedicated to the love story of Mary and Essua (previous, long-time Horizon owners) and in memory of Justine Taylor, one of the current owner’s mum. It was initially started for her to visit because she was a bit of a poo-poo and needed more lux accommodations. This cottage, in addition to the unique furnishings, also comes with a marble bathroom and beautiful indoor shower, as well as an outdoor rinse-off shower.
With it comes a private seafront gazebo and beach that belongs to you alone to enjoy. Sea Ranch and Rasta Ranch Cottages (on the other side of The Yard) have their own private porches and small shared beach.
Horizon has offered, over many years, the chance to spend day after day just sitting and soaking up the beauty of the Caribbean Sea, watching birds fly by diving in for fish, and accessing a live coral reef filled with a variety of marine life - - the Justine’s Harvey Suite offers the same relaxing, decompression calm, just with a bit more refinement.
Horizon is located on the South Coast, in Belmont, 1 hour from MoBay and Negril, yet off the beaten track in a traditional fishing village. There are now three units to choose from. Justine’s Harvey Suite, Sea Ranch Cottage, and Rasta Ranch Cottage, which have been featured in Caribbean Travel & Life: Jamaica's Hidden Coast.
This private seaside compound is a favorite of artists, writers, honeymooners, and adventuresome first-time visitors who come back again and again.
All of Horizon's rentals come with Sophia, your housekeeper; she tidies up every 3 days. Laga, Horizon's gardener, night watchman, and your hired cook.
Tour guides are also available for hire wherever you want to explore: YS Falls, the Blue Hole Gardens, Black River, Whitehouse market, and Appleton Rum Tour Estate, to name a few.
Justine’s Harvey Suite sleeps 1-2 guests.
Horizon’s Cottages are not appropriate for children under 15
Snorkel gear and lifejackets
Private, safe beach that you can easily walk out to your waist
Good swimming and snorkeling in 12-15 ft waters + live reef, about 1 mile out to sea
Housekeeper 3 times a week, nightly security. Please give a gratuity of US$25 for every 3 nights stay
Cook (Laga) available for hire for dinner service for US$20 + grocery supplies
Two Sea kayaks for guest use/sharing with other guests staying in other cottages. Snorkel gear and lifevests are provided for each cottage
Wi-Fi for BYO computer
Books, cards, games in each cottage
Justine’s Harvey Suite Amenities:
1 queen size, four-poster, 19th Century Mahogany bed including A/C
Private bathroom with beautiful full-sized shower and marble sink
Private outdoor rinse-off shower
Enclosed sitting area with glass doors, antique Armoire, and two seats - perfect for gazing out across the gardens to the sea
Bose music system, plus CD/radio with Bluetooh capabilities
Mini refrigerator and coffee pot w/ cups
Access to a large refrigerator and cooking area across The Yard (Laga is happy to share his kitchen with guests)
Private seafront gazebo
Possible excursion options to consider
we can organize a driver for guests who need transportation
For a larger, more diverse grocery store, the town of Savanna-la-Mar can be arranged (20+ min.)
Kayak to the reef, which is about 1-mile (2.5 km) directly in front of Horizon where you will see a lot of sea life
Walk to Mt Carey, strait up the hill will take you past the play field where the children played -- a beautiful view of the village and the sea. Laga is happy to show you the way. It is a great chance to meet the locals: farmers riding their donkeys or tending their gardens, children playing, etc. It’s appropriate to give Laga something for his time.
The famous Peter Tosh is a son of Belmont. His monument is just down the road. You can walk to it, and the locals there will show you around -- you may find his CD's or t-shirt for sale as well
Black River Safari & Pelican Bat boat trip (this is a full-day excursion)
Roaring River Cave and Blue Hole (this is a full-day excursion)
Day trip to Negril (45+ min. drive - this is a full-day excursion)
Day trip to Treasure Beach (1.5 hr drive - this is a full-day excursion)
Or you can take in the sweetness of doing nothing at all except watch some "Pelican" TV and drink a Red Stripe
1-2 guests share one, queen-size bed
Minimum reservation:
Winter: 5 nights
Summer: 3 nights
Yearly Rate
1-2 guests..........US$150/night
Christmas & New Years Weeks
1-2 guests..........US$170/night
OPTIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE:
Airport Transfers from Montego Bay, US$120 each way
Touring by land with experienced guides - price based on distance of excursion. Please inquire.
Boatmen for fishing/snorkeling = US$45/hr
On-call US certified/licensed masseuses for a full spectrum of holistic/relaxation massage and other spa services
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
A deposit in the amount of 50% of the cottage rental will Secure your RE-confirmed reservation.
Balance is due at least 60 days prior to arrival, 75 days for Christmas or New Year's Weeks.
Please inquire for shorter/longer term rentals and cancellation policy.
JUSTINE’S HARVEY SUITE OVERVIEW:
This suite has NO kitchenette, only a mini fridge & coffee pot. Meals: Are Additional and either purchased at local eateries (several within walking distance) or LAGA can be hired to cook meals for you for US$20/meal + ingredient supplies. If you want to cook for yourself, you can share Laga’s kitchen and store “brought-in” ingredients in his full-size refrigerator.
Budget about US$40-US$45/person/day for breakfast/lunch/dinner -- One can spend more or less, depending on shellfish, imported food buys, size of meals.
The ONLY obligatory staff gratuity is to your housekeeper: US$25 for a 3-night rental (US$8/day - please adjust based on number of rental nights). Please leave it under your pillow on departure day.
Additional tips to LAGA and SOPHIA at your discretion, depending on services provided -- provision sourcing, hiking up the mountain across the road, walking around town, etc.. Please make sure you give them something for their time away from The Yard.
All rates are subject to change without notice.