The first thing you are greeted with as you arrive at Shangrila Villa is the most spectacular uninterrupted view of the Caribbean Sea which is without doubt one of the “WOW” factors of this property and where you can enjoy your own private pool, garden and terrace. Private Pool Sleeps 8 guests Wi-Fi, Parking, Full kitchen, Air conditioning to bedrooms which are all en-suite. Safe tranquil location directly off the A2 on the South coast on the anchor estate Culloden Whitehouse near Sandals The space The Villa sleeps up to 8 people, has a full working kitchen with all utensils and washing machine, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, fast wifi, parking, air conditioning, standing fan in each bedroom and all rooms are en-suite. There is a spacious living area overlooking the fantastic view and without a doubt the main highlight of this property is the pool and patio terrace area where you can relax, swim enjoy your meals and take in the breathtaking view. The property has books, board games, toys and the obligatory box of dominoes for you to use during your stay. The property is set in a wonderful well kept garden with shaded sitting areas for your enjoyment. There are many fruit trees including banana, breadfruit, mango, cherry and of course an ackee tree the fruit from which is used in the National Jamaican dish of ackee and salt fish For your safety we have an on-site caretaker / groundskeeper, CCTV coverage of the outside of the property, safes are available in each bedroom. We have fire extinguishers carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Guest access Free parking is available on site A hire car is recommended Juta recommended tourist transportation contacts available for those wishing not to drive Other things to note The Villa has a beautiful pool area overlooking the wonderful view. On arrival we recommend you familiarise yourself with the depth of the pool prior to use and observe the warning signs. Pool towels are not provided room towels should not be used in the area it is therefore advised to bring your own towels to use at the beach and pool. For hygiene reasons an outdoor shower is provided to use prior to entering and after using the pool. The property manager can arrange exclusive private events including, a private chef to cater for meals during your vacation, weddings, birthday party’s, christenings and work conferences these events are all catered for separately for an additional fee and will need to be booked through the manager either during or prior to your stay. As with all Properties we want you to feel at home and to enjoy your vacation but we do have rules and we wish to be upfront about these, this is to to ensure your safety and ensure the Villa remains in original condition for future guests to enjoy by booking you agree to our policies : SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside the Villa and should be confined to the paved outside areas. We ask that guests do not discard cigarettes in grassy areas as this can cause garden fires and that they use the ashtrays provided CHILDREN Children are always welcome on the property but must be supervised at all times, they must be discouraged to not enter the out of bound areas such as the kitchen and Pantry, they need to be with their parents at all times. Children need to be with parents when using the pool and garden areas. No responsibility for accidents will be accepted by the management GROUNDS Guests are free to enjoy the gardens and grounds but are to be reminded that the property has steps, steep slopes and some rugged garden areas the management will not be held responsible for any slips trips or falls this is especially important when supervising children. GUEST BEHAVIOURS We want all of our guests to have an enjoyable holiday please therefore be respectful of others at all times. Any unruly guests will in the first instance be given a gentle warning re their behaviours if this continues the management reserve the right to remove the person’s. Drugs and excessive use of alcohol is not permitted. No house parties are permitted other than events arranged via the property manager. Only guests booked on the original itinerary are permitted to enter the property and no unregistered guests are welcome. DAMAGES AND BREAKAGES Any damage or accidents to the property or its items no matter how small !, should be reported to a staff member immediately. We fully understand accidents happen and if shared these can be dealt with, without any issues. A description and wherever possible a photo should be documented so any damage can be assessed repaired or replaced. If the guest is found liable of any damages due to negligence or malicious intent the deposit held on the guests account will be withheld until the repairs or damages are assessed and paid for. All remote controls are to be present when vacating the property and safe to be left open charges will be made for replacements. POOL The pool has no lifeguard and is to be used at your own risk at all times. As you look at the pool from the villas grilled patio it is 1.0M deep to the right graduating to 1.8M to the left. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the depth of the pool prior to use and observe the warning signs. Pool towels are not provided and room towels should not be used in the area. Please shower prior to using the pool and dry off prior to entering the Villa to avoid wet slippery floors. To avoid accidents PLEASE do not take glasses or bottles to the pool area and avoid excessive use of alcohol when using the pool, plastic cups are available on request. POWER CUTS Power disruption is unavoidable and can occur often in Jamaica The properties Solar panels provides a battery back up should the electricity from the grid be disrupted, there should be enough electricity to run the essential items. PLEASE NOTE TO ENSURE THE ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL ITEMS CAN CONTINUE TO WORK USING THE STORED BATTERY POWER, DURING ANY OUTAGE, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WILL AUTOMATICALLY CUT OUT AND NOT WORK IF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLIED FROM THE GRID IS DISRUPTED AIR CONDITIONING Air conditioning is available in each bedroom We would gratefully appreciate it if you would please be mindful of the environment and electricity costs and switch off when the room is not in use. Please ensure the remote control is left in the room at all times. As discussed above the units will not work during any grid disruption. CAR PARKING Car parking is available free of charge Parking is done at the drivers own risk the management take no responsibility for damage loss or theft of possessions associated with the vehicle ADDITIONAL SERVICES We are happy to recommend additional services that we have found to be reliable and professional but all arrangements made with Juta drivers or events booked via the events manager are separate arrangements between the guest and the operator of these services, the owners of Hillside Shangrila Villa Jamaica Limited are not responsible for any aspect of these services provided.