Calypso

About Calypso, Jamaica

Spacious grounds are graced by palm, lime, avocado, grapefruit, papaya, and poinciana trees, brilliant hibiscus and bougainvillea, and a beautiful lavender orchid tree. Golfers Note: Calypso's location adjacent to the 16th hole means golfers can use it as their own till around 10:30 each morning and after 5 most evenings. Bring your putters! (The plump bougainvillea hedgerow privatizes Calypso from passing golfers throughout the day.)

Colorful sofas and Queen Anne tables are under a dramacally high rafter-and-beam ceiling and stunning custom-crafted chandelier. Adjacent is a small television study with French doors to a shaded grove. Distinctive in Calypso is a singular collection of marvelous paintings of birds and flowers by renowned artists Guy Harvey and Frank Bernal. Beauitiful images of wild parrots and hummingbirds in flight bring Jamaican nature into every room. Smiles are elicited by humorous works by the late Jonathan Routh, artist and creator of Candid Camera years ago in the UK.

From the living room, an 18-foot window wall opens to the large pool terrace paved in a pattern of circular brick. At the far side of the pool is a terraced brick waterfall from which crystal clear water cascades into the pool below.

While the pool and open terrace enjoy all-day sunshine, deep eaves provide shade over a casual wicker sitting area, games table, breakfast table and dining table. Graceful pink bougainvillea adorn the terrace. On request, the staff will serve dinner on the north pool terrace under a stunning star-filled sky.

Just beyond the pool terrace is a wonderful wide lawn where children love to romp. The orchard on the south lawn provides oranges for fresh-squeezed juice each morning, tangerines, orangerines, limes, custard apples and the best home-made marmalade of papaya, mango and ackee.

While private and self-contained, Calypso is only minutes from The Tryall's golf and tennis pro shops, beach club, boutique,art gallery, Kids Club, bar and restaurant ... easily reached by the Club's shuttle or Calypso's own complimentary carts. The Great House verandah is legend for its 4:00 tea and sweets and Monday Manager's Cocktail Party with open bar and excellent hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Head Chef.

For larger groups, Calypso can be rented with its neighboring villa, Seafore, for a combined total of eight bedrooms, two pools and staff of nine including two cooks. All guests may enjoy meals together at either villa.

Accommodations

Four bedrooms feature new fabrics and bright, renovated bathrooms. Louvred windows allow cross breezes of the tradewinds. Each bedroom has a cable television, closet safe, ceiling fan, state-of-the-art quiet remote control air conditioning and en-suite private bathroom.

Master Bedroom ~ White Room 400 sq ft
Kingsize bed, cable television; walk-in closet. Glamorous 170-sq-ft en-suite bathroom handsomely tiled in glass block and Italian marble; 7-ft long mirrored double vanity; bathtub plus separate marble walk-in shower.

Bedroom 2 ~ Blue Room 290 sq ft
Optional kingsize or twin beds; cable television. En-suite bathroom has tub-shower combination.

Bedroom 3 ~ Flowered Room 195 sq ft
Optional kingsize or twin beds; cable television. En-suite bathroom has walk-in marble and glass block shower. An interior passageway connects Bedroom 3 to Bedroom 4 for a convenient parent-child combination if desired. Connecting door can remain open or closed.

Bedroom 4 ~ Red Room 400 sq ft
Optional kingsize or twin beds; cable television ;en-suite bathroom has tub and shower combination. An interior passageway connects Bedroom 4 to Bedroom 3 for a convenient parent-child combination if desired. Connecting door can remain open or closed.

Tryall Club Membership

A significant amenity for guests in this villa is membership at the excellent Tryall Club. On 2,200 acres, Tryall’s golf course is among the most beautiful in the world. Its 18 hillside and seaside fairways have been home to the Johnnie Walker, Mazda and other PGA championship events. The resident pro offers workshops and private lessons. The Tryall tennis club features nine Nova Cushion courts, some lit for night play, with world-class pro’s on call. All whites required.

The beach is well planned for parents and children. Have lunch at the beach bar. Work out in the well-equipped gym. Jog the marked trails. Snorkeling, kayaking, hobie cat and sunfish are complimentary. Glass bottom boats, charter fishing, a boat to the reef and any captained craft attract various fees. Enjoy the week’s events, including the Monday Night Manager’s Cocktail Party and the Wednesday and Friday night beach parties (Friday Seafood Night on the Beach Buffet is excellent).

On the hill, enjoy the historic Great House for afternoon tea and a magnificent view from the terrace. Shop at the commissary and boutique, meet for happy hour at the bar, and browse a wealth of Jamaican, Haitian and Cuban works and souvenirs in the Gallery of West Indian Art. And don’t miss the massive Tryall pool!

Membership Fee

Tryall is a private club whose members may use most Club facilities at no charge with the exception of golf, food and beverage, and spa services. Complimentary amenities include the beach, most water sports, tennis, the excellent gym, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager's Cocktail Party and various special events.

The Tryall Club requires all villa and condo guests to become members during their stay via a Temporary Membership Fee of US$100 per week for each guest 18 or older, or US$20 per day per person for stays of less than 7 days.

Plan to pay your Temporary Membership Fee locally at the Front Desk in the Great House when you register. Credit cards are accepted. You will be given a temporary membership card to enable your access to all Club facilities.