About Fortlands Point on the Beach
- 9 Bedroom 14,000-sq-ft Premier villa on 3 acres at the tip of a stunning Caribbean peninsula
- Private shallow beach
- Complimentary sea kayaks and paddle boards
- Protected reefs for wonderful snorkeling ... fins, masks, and snorkels provided
- 30 x 16-foot infinity edge swimming pool with recirculating waterfall
- Floating bar
- Hot tub
- Large Games/TV Room with a surround sound system & a bar area
- Mirrored fitness room
- 4-Hole synthetic putting green by the sea (putters & balls provided)
- Amazing site for memorable, photogenic weddings in the waterfront Bride's Gazebo
- Full staff: chef, butlers, housekeepers, laundress, gardener
- Fully renovated indoor kitchen
- Outdoor kitchen, barbecue grill, and bar at the point of land on the water's edge for dining under the stars
- Hammocks
- Slide and swing set for children
- Wireless Internet
- Complimentary computer and fax
- DSS television system ... sound system with music channels
- DVD, big-screen television with surround sound, a library of movies
- Norstar telephone system with intercoms to bedrooms, kitchen, staff quarters
- Electronic security and bedroom safes
- Wheelchair-accessible bedroom on ramped Lower Level
- The common areas downstairs in the main house are not air-conditioned. However, the bedrooms, the TV room upstairs in the main house, and the games room in the cottage both have AC units.
Named "one of the best villas in the world" by Islands magazine, August 2010
On a stunning promontory, once the site of an old stone fort, sits a remarkable Premier home named Fortlands Point. From its breathtaking location on the tip of the peninsula, the commanding view encompasses the turquoise water of Discovery Bay on one side and the deep blue Caribbean Sea on the other. The views are simply magnificent. The clear buoyant water and adjacent reefs are a paradise for snorkelers and divers. Just a few feet from the point, the protected reefs are a colorful coral world of Jackfish, Parrot Fish, Wrass, and Sergeant Majors. The stereophonic sound of waves lapping the coral and beaches lulls guests to sleep each night.
Textures of teak, cedar, Italian tile, and Persian rugs complement the dramatic architecture. With families in mind, seven bedrooms (including two specifically for children) have been thoughtfully designed on individual split levels. The comfortable verandah is complete with a black granite bar, ice maker, and television. Sunset cocktail hours here drift into leisurely long dinners under the stars in any of five open-air dining areas. Inside is the formal dining room with a 100-year-old 12' mahogany heirloom table. As a special treat, the staff will serve dinner on the very point itself, followed by a seaside bonfire if you wish ~ evenings to treasure and remember.
Seven old cannons dot the three-acre grounds. The adjacent mirrored fitness room includes a universal weight machine and elliptical cycle in a breezy space with a wonderful view of the sea.
Child-friendly, Fortlands Point offers two complimentary porta cribs, one high chair, and games for children (and adults too). The DSS satellite television system includes Disney and other children's programming. In the yard are two swings, one set of rings, a slide, and a mini-tree house.
Accommodations
LEVEL 1
Living room, verandah, bar with television, sound system, outside dining areas, inside formal dining room, kitchen with 6-burner gas stove, walkway to staff quarters. All rooms open to a wide stone terrace, swimming pool, and hot tub. Four steps down to the lawn, three steps down to the main beach on the bay. Across the lawn, four steps down to two more beaches on the sea.
LOWER LEVEL
Bedroom 1 - Baron's Room
Custom-designed mahogany king-size bed (Baron's bed) plus daybed, television, French doors to furnished terrace and lawn, sea view, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower combination. Wheelchair-accessible bedroom and terrace via the ramped entrance and wide doorways.
LEVEL 2
Bedroom 2 - East Ocean View Room
King-size bed, sea view, French doors to a furnished balcony, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 3 - King Room
King size 4-poster bed, sea view, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 4 - Boys' Room
Two double beds, television/cable, en-suite bathroom with tub-shower combination
LEVEL 3
Bedroom 5 - Captain's Room
Named for its prow-of-ship views. King-size bed, plus a day bed, television, walk-in closet, spacious en-suite bathroom with double-basin vanity, and large walk-in shower with 2 shower heads
Family Room
Comfortable sitting room with large surround-sound television, DVD player, balcony, and sea view
LEVEL 4
Bedroom 6 - Attic Room
Large loft bedroom under the high peaked ceiling. King-size bed, walk-in closet, and spacious bathroom with large walk-in shower (big enough for two) Sea view from bedroom, bathroom, and shower
Bedroom 7 - Loft Room
Queen bed in the small cute room under the peaked ceiling, plus a daybed, and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Please note this bedroom does not have a TV.
COTTAGE
All bedrooms feature state-of-the-art remote control air conditioners and ceiling fans
All bathrooms are fitted with stainless steel Kohler fixtures
LOWER LEVEL - Games & Media Room
Large game room, flat-screen TV with surround sound, bar area, Pool table, powder room
LEVEL ONE - Bedrooms 8 & 9 | Situated above the games room/gym, these rooms are not part of the main house.
Bedroom 8
King-sized bed with ocean view balcony, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and double vanities
Bedroom 9
King-sized bed with ocean view balcony, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and double vanities
The homeowner requests that guests do not smoke in the bedrooms. Several balconies and other outdoor spaces are available.
Additional Information
Puerto Seco Beach – complimentary to guests on Discovery Bay
Located near the entrance of Fortlands Road (a 10-15 minute walk or 3-minute drive from your villa), is the newest water park & beach club to the North Coast. For various fees, guests may enjoy the large aqua park, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaks & paddleboards. The club hosts a full-service bar and restaurant as well as private beach cabanas or sun loungers for rent.
The Wine Cellar
Fortlands Point has its own limited wine cellar. See Wine List.
Property Amenities
- Interior Square Ft. 14000
- Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning, All Bedrooms, TV Room (main house), Game Room (cottage)
- Beachfront Property: Beachfront
- Chef: Chef
- Children Welcome: Child Friendly: Playground on Site, Children Welcome, Slide and swing set for children, Two complimentary portacribs and one high chair
- Golf Available: Golf Available, 4-hole synthetic putting green by the sea (putters & balls provided)
- Accessible: Accessible, Other: Handicap Accessible, Wheelchair accessible bedroom on ramped Lower Level
- Internet: Audio: Sirius or XM Radio, Audio: iPod Dock(s), Communications: Complimentary Calls to the US, UK and Canada, Communications: Computer or Laptop, Communications: Wireless Internet Access, Internet
- Jacuzzi: Jacuzzi
- Private Pool: Pool, Pool and Sea Area: Hot Tub (outdoor), Pool and Sea Area: Poolside Shower
- Waterfront
- Watersports Available: Pool and Sea Area: Kayaks, Pool and Sea Area: Paddle Boards, Pool and Sea Area: Snorkel Gear
- Staff: Chef, Butler, Housekeeper, Laundress, Gardener
- Fitness Center: Fitness Equipment: Some Fitness Equipment on Site, Peloton Bike
- Beach Club Membership Available: Puerto Seco Beach – complimentary to guests on Discovery Bay
- Spa Available: Other: Spa on Site or Nearby
- Events Available: Other: Available for Weddings, Wedding (maximum guests: 100)
- Laundry In-Villa
- Bathroom Amenities: Bathrooms: Bathrobes, Bathrooms: Hair Dryers
- Ocean View
- Kitchen Amenities: Fully Renovated Kitchen
- Property Amenities: Offers limited wine cellar
- Security Features
- BBQ
- Housekeeping
- Activities: Cornhole Boards (with bean bags)
Villa Rates
Rooms are for priced for double occupancy only. Some villas may allow extra guests, which must be approved by the homeowner and an extra guest fee may be applied. Check with your Villa Specialist. Rates are dynamic and subject to change without notice. Please confirm rate with your Villa Specialist at time of booking.
- Maximum Occupancy is 18 adults. Additional Guest Fee: $100 per guest per night (based on prior approval)
| Travel Dates | Bedrooms | Minimum Night Stay | Nightly Rates |
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High Season: 7-night minimum stay required |
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December 19, 2024 - December 26, 2024
Christmas - Dec 19-26 or 20-27 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 25th. Additionally any 7 nights (eg. Dec 17-24) that prevents a Christmas reservation will be invoiced at the Christmas rate. |
7 | 7 | $ 5715 * |
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December 19, 2024 - December 26, 2024
Christmas - Dec 19-26 or 20-27 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 25th. Additionally any 7 nights (eg. Dec 17-24) that prevents a Christmas reservation will be invoiced at the Christmas rate. |
9 | 7 | $ 6286 * |
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December 27, 2024 - January 02, 2025
New Year's - Dec 26-Jan 2 or Dec 27-Jan 3 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 31st. |
7 | 7 | $ 6000 * |
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December 27, 2024 - January 02, 2025
New Year's - Dec 26-Jan 2 or Dec 27-Jan 3 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 31st. |
9 | 7 | $ 6572 * |
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January 03, 2025 - April 18, 2025
High Season |
5 | 7 | $ 3572 * |
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January 03, 2025 - April 18, 2025
High Season |
7 | 7 | $ 4000 * |
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January 03, 2025 - April 18, 2025
High Season |
9 | 7 | $ 4715 * |
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April 19, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Easter - Any 7 nights that includes Easter Sunday |
7 | 7 | $ 4858 * |
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April 19, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Easter - Any 7 nights that includes Easter Sunday |
9 | 7 | $ 5715 * |
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April 27, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Low Season |
5 | 5 | $ 3143 * |
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April 27, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Low Season |
7 | 5 | $ 3429 * |
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April 27, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Low Season |
9 | 5 | $ 4000 * |
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November 22, 2025 - November 29, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday |
7 | 7 | $ 4286 * |
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November 22, 2025 - November 29, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday |
9 | 7 | $ 5143 * |
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November 30, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Low Season |
5 | 5 | $ 3143 * |
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November 30, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Low Season |
7 | 5 | $ 3429 * |
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November 30, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Low Season |
9 | 5 | $ 4000 * |
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December 15, 2025 - December 18, 2025
High Season |
5 | 7 | $ 3572 * |
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December 15, 2025 - December 18, 2025
High Season |
7 | 7 | $ 4000 * |
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December 15, 2025 - December 18, 2025
High Season |
9 | 7 | $ 4715 * |
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December 19, 2025 - December 26, 2025
Christmas - Dec 19-26 or 20-27 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 25th. Additionally any 7 nights (eg. Dec 17-24) that prevents a Christmas reservation will be invoiced at the Christmas rate. |
7 | 7 | $ 5715 * |
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December 19, 2025 - December 26, 2025
Christmas - Dec 19-26 or 20-27 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 25th. Additionally any 7 nights (eg. Dec 17-24) that prevents a Christmas reservation will be invoiced at the Christmas rate. |
9 | 7 | $ 6286 * |
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December 26, 2025 - January 02, 2026
New Year's - Dec 26-Jan 2 or Dec 27-Jan 3 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 31st. |
7 | 7 | $ 6000 * |
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December 26, 2025 - January 02, 2026
New Year's - Dec 26-Jan 2 or Dec 27-Jan 3 or any 7 nights that includes Dec 31st. |
9 | 7 | $ 6572 * |
Low Season: 5-night minimum stay required
Holidays: 7-night minimum stay required (full-house rate is required for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve)
Minimum stay full house for seven (7) nights. Full house meaning nine (9) bedrooms, with a maximum occupancy of eighteen (18)
persons
ALL costs related to the wedding/event are the responsibility of the renter(s).
A Refundable Damage Deposit of US$3,000 should be paid to and held by the agent until the property has been assessed after the event.
The cost of any damages to the property or any missing items from the villa exceeding the damage deposit will be the renter(s)responsibility. Payment for extensive damage is to be paid within one month after a full damage assessment is submitted to the renter(s).
Wedding/Event must be FULLY CATERED including staff, bar, and dinner service.
You are required to hire a local wedding/event coordinator, who will be able to assist you with all of your planning needs - floral arrangements, event infrastructure, and decorations, bar service, food service, wedding cake, desserts, tents, tables, chairs, portable bathrooms, music, entertainment, standby generator (required), etc.
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Location Details
Distance Details
Town: 5 minute walk to Discovery Bay, 25 minute drive to Ocho RiosAirport: 60 minutes to MBJ via driver
Fortlands Point on the Beach Reviews
-Bronfman Party
Charles U - Rye, NY
Tracy S.
Henrietta G.
Kent M.
Treger S.
Maxine K.
Debra P.
Vonda W.
Treger S.
The water activities available included snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards (picture Huck Finn circa 2013), aluminum boat and infinity pool. Discovery Bay is home to a myriad of marine life including sea turtles and the deck at the point was the perfect place to see fish without getting wet.
This was the 6th villa vacation that my husband and I have taken and we have high expectations for accommodations and service. While we enjoy great meals, we do not expect gourmet fare at every meal and especially with a large group. We determined that buffet style worked best for our group.
Overall, the vacation was superb due to the attentiveness and courtesy of the staff who went above and beyond our expectations over and over again.
Patrick provided amazing and substantial meals, appetizers, snacks, breakfast pastries, homemade cookies and fruit breads and my favorite villa treat, homemade plantain chips. Patrick's food budgeting prowess was overwhelming and I was impressed that he shopped for groceries as if he was spending his own money. Kudos to Patrick for coming in substantially under budget and meeting all of our dietary needs. (OK, no one really NEEDS to have eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, toast, banana bread, muffins, toast, waffles and fruit at every breakfast, but some of our group apparently do.)
Keno, Kemeel and Sean provided some of the best service we have ever experienced and ensured that every need was met. They are all superstars and time and time again did much more than required. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation we extend to them. To Keno who was always there (including fishing at 5:30 am), providing first aid, serving drinks, kayaking with Ben, fixing coffee makers, and ensuring the health and safety of all, you are an exceptional young man and set an amazing example for the rest of the staff. I am so glad that you participated in the zip lining adventure and officially joined the family. Sometimes it's good to take that leap of faith and just jump ("with every broken bone I swear I lived")
Kemeel quickly and effectively dealt with a few minor issues and provided so many special services and touches that were unexpected and appreciated (you are an amazing seamstress!). Your courtesy, sense of humor and personality made our stay exceptional.
Sean provided amazing service with enthusiasm, good humor and was willing to do anything for us, including providing "protection services". Three of our group decided to walk down to a local bar on our last afternoon. They would have been perfectly safe on their own, but Sean accompanied them and enjoyed a ginger ale while they were there. In addition, Keno and Delano (our excellent hired driver) also passed by in the van to ensure all was all, and in all honesty, see if any of them needed a ride back to the villa.
Thank you to all of the staff for all of the extras, including towel origami on the beds, flowers in the towels, doing our laundry, serving drinks, hauling firewood for the bonfire, meals in the gazebo, barbecues at the picnic tables, dinner on the point and too many services to mention.
Once again, a huge thank you to Sharon at Villas by Linda Smith. The services you extend are superb!
Sandy W.
Charles U.
Little touches, like the rail to assist getting into the sea at the little cove, made a huge difference to Michael and me! He was able to get in and out without help and it was the first time he had been able to swim safely in the sea for years!
Ricardo and Sean did so much to make our stay so wonderful as did all the other staff.
We are really hoping one day, to make a return visit!
Mary F
Neil R.
The whole downstairs is open to the outside so you always feel you are in the fresh air.
The bedrooms don’t disappoint either with comfortable beds and soft linens. Each bedroom has a fabulous bathroom. One bathroom has a tub that was great for our two year old grandson. The new entertainment area with pool table and huge TV was great for movies in the evenings. We all fit on the huge, plush sectional.
The beach with the cove was exceptional with a large shallow area for children and a swimming platform to jump from for everyone. The reef just outside the cove was so much fun for snorkeling. We made use of all three beaches. Every morning the beach and lawn were groomed for any seaweed , leaves, etc.
The staff has the perfect balance between service and respecting your privacy. Simply tell them your expectations and they will meet them. Once they realized we enjoyed snacks with cocktails before dinner, they magically appeared. We enjoyed three delicious meals for five days plus snacks for under the recommended budget. I don’t think you can beat that anywhere.
At the end of the day you would return to your bedroom to find your bed turned down, AC running, drapes drawn and a thermos of ice cold water by your bedside. All areas were kept immaculate. And coming home with clean laundry was a real treat.
Thanks to Linda Smith Villas for arranging everything from transportation to our wonderful spa day with Oshun spa. We are family that travels extensively and rarely repeat experiences but everyone agreed this was one property we would like to make a family tradition.
Proffitt Family
