Cynthia was simply the BEST host I have ever had. She picked us up from the main road in Runaway Bay and was incredibly generous with her time, stopping in town for us. Her home is beautiful and spacious, with wonderful views of the bay. She was extremely generous and helped us arrange transportation to Mo Bay when I needed to go to the airport before my husband left. I've never felt such a warm welcome and generosity from a host - she even offered us bananas from her banana trees for the road. Cynthia is a wonderful host, very quick to reply to emails and questions and I highly recommend staying with her.

No words to describe how amazing was our stay at Cynthia's! Made us feel welcome from the start. Such a nice and caring person. We loved it. Thank you, Cynthia for everything!

We were staying in Eden´s Gate for one week. Cynthia is a nice and open host, very welcoming and relaxed. The way to the house is a little adventure, given that you go there by car. Good neighbourhood. House is in the hills of Runaway Bay close to nature. We had free wlan and air conditioning. We also washed our laundry and could make phone calls thanks to Cynthia. Thanks for having us.

Cynthia is a lovely host!! She is so helpful in answering all questions. She brought me with her car to the taxi-stop and her home is beautiful and quiet. Highly recomended!

MS CYNTHIA IS A GEM ,SHE MADE US FEEL SO WELCOME,SO COMFORTABLE ,I FELT LIKE I WAS AT MY OWN HOME,EXCEPT THAT MY HOUSE NOWHERE AS LARGE OR AS BEAUTIFUL.WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE.THE ROOM WAS LARGE ,THE BED COMFORTABLE,SHE EVEN HAD AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLED WHILE WE WERE THERE,HOT WATER IN THE (URL HIDDEN) LIVING ROOM WITH A 60 INCH TV.THE KITCHEN HAS EVERY MODERN EQUIPMENT IN I(URL HIDDEN) MS CYNTHIA IS A TRUE JAMAICAN SHE FURNISHED HER HOUSE WITH BEST LOCAL WOODS,AND ARTIFACTS.HER YARD IS THE GARDEN OF EDEN,IN THE BACK IS ALMOST EVERY FRUIT THAT GROWS IN JAMAICA WHICH SHE SHARED WITH US, AND IN THE FRONT IS SO MANY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS(URL HIDDEN)SHE IS THE PERFECT HOSTESS,SMART,WELL TRAVELED,GENEROUS WITH HER TIME AND SHE EVEN LOANED ME HER CAR ONE DAY AND A PHONE UNTIL I COULD GET MY JAMAICAN PHONE ON(URL HIDDEN)THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS MIDDLE CLASS WITH SOME HUGE HOUSES ,THE ROADS ARE DECENT EXCEPT ONE BLOCK WHICH IS DAMAGED BY RAIN WATER,GROCERY STORES AND SUPER MARKET IS IN WALKING DISTANCE,THE BEACH CLOSE AND A CLEAR VIEW TO THE OCEAN(URL HIDDEN) I WOULD TELL ANYONE WHO IS TRAVELLING TO OR IN JAMAICA AND IS LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY IN THE RUNAWAY BAY BAY AREA ,EDENS GATE IS THE PLACE.

My girlfriend and I spent 3 nights here and enjoyed our time. Cynthia is a lovely lady and great host; we felt welcomed into her home. It's a beautiful place with spacious, clean and tidy rooms. It's an 8 minute walk to the shops which was helpful. If in the area I would stay back here and recommend it.

Best airbnb experience you could have. Everything was just amazing. Cynthia and her place are a hidden treasure.

Stay by Cynthia was really fantastic and above all expectations. Her house is great: beautiful, big, spotless and comfortable for Runaway bay beaches. Cytnhia is the kind of hosts you would always meet when you travel with Airbnb. She was helpful for anything and at the same time able to give us privacy. Cytnhia is an educated woman with high knowledge and culture. Small things make big differences about hospitality, for example she give us immediately the keys of the house to come in and go out with total autonomy. Excellent host!

This is a small comfortable two-room apartment plus bathroom and found it as described, clean and meeting all basic needs, including 32-channel cable TV and reasonably fast WIFI. It's located in a 35-year-old middle-class neighborhood (by Jamaica standards) and a five minute walk to public transportation. Another three minute 'Jamaican ride' to the small town of Runaway Bay for basic supplies including an adequate grocery store, a small informal outdoor vegetable market, two ATM's, a couple of small restaurants, a hardware store, a phone company (Digicel), a post office, a reputable doctor's office/clinic, etc. Very few tourists are seen here even though there are several all-inclusive resorts nearby as well as a nice public beach. Locals in the town are plentiful and friendly enough, just going about their business. There is only one local harmless beggar (which I find adds to the Jamaican experience). In summary, the apartment is safe and an excellent value for those travelers who like arranging activities on their own. The hostess, Ms. Maisie, has just recently started her guest house business and is anxious to please. She knows Jamaica well and wants to help you with planning things to do and with arranging private transportation/guides if you wish. I consider myself to be a seasoned Jamaican traveler and very much enjoyed my two-week visit.

We had a very nice stay at maisieline place, we didn't get to know her for a long time, but everything we needed was provided.

Maisie was a fantastic host! She is such a nice person, she received us with a big smile and a very welcoming hug. The place was great! It is very private; you get the impression you rent a private apartment. You get your own little place with private kitchen and dining room, as well as another closed room with the bed and bathroom. Overall a great experience!

Wonderful spot! Very clean and the host (Maisie) is very friendly and welcoming. About 5 min drive/ 30 min walk to the beach and safe for walking around. The whole experience makes you feel right at home! Definitely recommend this spot for a true Jamaican experience away from all the tourism of a resort.

Everything was perfect. Maissie is a very nice person and even if we just had a few days it was very nice stay. Facilities and environment was aus descriped and I would definitivly come again.

Ms. Maisie was a fantastic host. She greeted me with a warm hug when I got there and never hesitated when I needed anything. This was my first Airbnb experience and it was great. The private room is exactly as described and pictured except there is no washer, not that I planned to do laundry, but there is a hookup for one. I had everything I needed for living. The house is a quick walk to the taxi spot but far enough from the hustle and bustle of it all. Besides the occasional dog barking it was quiet. I would definitely stay here again. I've found a lifetime friend!!

Maisieline was wonderful. The pics on the site don't do justice. Really nice efficiency apartment, 2 beds, fridge stove and all, hot water and cable tv. I would stop at Maisie again for sure.

Very comfortable pleasant hosts, very clean all amenities provided "spot on". Quiet location and near enough for exploring the island, and sampling the local cuisine . I would come again......a fantastic place just to unwind. A small sign at the gate would help with location. .....

The host is great and her family are amazing! They all made me feel so welcome and I soon became part of the fun with the two dogs and the one-eyed cat. The ad was accurate but it was initially described as being close to a private beach. The beach is a good 15 minute walk away and the private section is a further 5 minute walk to access it. I never let that stop me and spent hours there regularly... The neighbourhood is fine, feels safe despite not being in a gated community. It's a lovely house, a massive plus is the reliable Internet which is provided, the brand new shower and the comfortable bed.

I highly recommend this place to stay. Very helpful and friendly.

Ally's place is very clean and comfortable. It is in a safe residential community. It is about 1 mile or 15 min walk from the beach. Ally had some eggs, butter, bread, cheese etc for us in the fridge. This was very kind and thoughtful of her. They picked us up from the bus depot and took us back to a bus depot for a fee. They drove us to the beach and grocery store which was walking distance(1 mile) from apt...on way back from beach. The neighbors dogs were very noisy.

Ally and her family are the nicest people! They were really helpful during our check in process and they provided us with a list of places to go and things to see. The fridge was stocked with a few things to help get us started which was definitely appreciated. The guest house is amazing. It was clean and had everything we could have ever needed. It is an open air house so there were even little lizards who kept us company at night. :) I would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Jamaica!

Hot box is a beautiful home, with beautiful people and I am still sad I had to leave. The house is immaculate, with modern, clean and spacious rooms. I felt welcomed from the moment the gate was opened and had no worries for my entire stay. I miss hearing, smelling, and seeing the ocean every morning and will be back very soon. Martel went out of his way every day to make sure I was comfortable and did not need anything. The location is convenient with a variety of reasonable excursions available.

We stayed for a few nights and loved it. Martell was incredibly helpful and made our stay something special. The place is close to a few restaurants and a little super market but it's only in a small town. The beach is a big plus too :)

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Beautiful house

We had a great stay at Hotbox. Our host was very accommodating. Sleeping with the sound of the sea few meters away was priceless.

If you're looking for a spot right on the water this is a good one. you have a private beach that has a nice sandy swim area. We felt a bit pressured to buy the food offered but wanted to do our own thing and cook, overall a good experience with great access to the beach.

Wow I will miss HB Jamaica. The house was clean and well kept. My room was comfortable as well the AC in the room was nice and cold when needed. Martel was was ever present to assist with anything I needed. Sometimes I wouldn't even see him but he was in the background making sure my stay was relaxing and wonderful. Mama, God bless her, the true expression of Jamaica. Kind, hard working and always focused on on making sure that I was taken care of. Passion kept me well fed with authentic Jamaican food.

Hotbox made Jamaica feel like a home away from home. Good location with a laid back and safe feel. Martel was a great host and very accommodating.

I loved everything about Murrice's place Thanks Murrice

This is a great home to stay in away from home. It is private, quiet and accommodating. Close to the public beaches. Ocho Rios and Montego Bay is a taxis drive away that you can go and enjoy night life if you so desire. I will always come back here.

Ons verblijf was meer dan verwacht, het huisje was zeer rustig en had een prachtig interieur. Onze gastheer zelfs een grote indruk door het verlaten van ons basisbehoeften voor een ontbijt maaltijd en we waren erg dankbaar voor dat. We zijn van plan om terug te keren in de nabije toekomst.

Everything was fantastic. The location is great- very private yet close to everything we needed. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it.

Это было большое спокойное место. Я подошел к ароматизаторов пляж много дней, и это было прекрасное путешествие. Дом был приятным и прохладным и просторным. Кухня была хорошо оборудована и хозяева были очень полезны. Собаки были хороши, но сделали это немного трудно проникнуть в поздно ночью.

What a privilege to stay with Dian and Christian! If someone were to tell me that you could get a mini art gallery, a historical glimpse and journey into Jamaica's historical past, its plantocracy and legacy ... not to mention soaking in nature in an uncontrived, authentic Jamaican setting ... plus being the guest of a kind and lovely family ... you honestly could not ask for better! Although it was over a mile's journey off the beaten path (which for me was a huge plus as I am into those totally sanitized "all inclusive" Jamaican hotel offering, as when I am in Jamaica I want to experience the real Jamaica for what it is, you have also have additional services provided by their go-to cab driver Dave. Dave himself is a historian who knows the local ins and outs; he is an optional but recommended addition. Dian and Christian are very kind folks introduce me to Skotches, where I had unforgettable Jamaican food, and I drank only the real coconut water. As a measure Skotches popularity, we came across the location shooting of episode of 'Real Housewives Of Atlanta'. The premises and security features was enough for me. Just follow Dian's advice and you will be quite ok. In a nutshell, Dian's Airbnb's offering is Runaway Bay's best kept accommodation secret! The Airbnb photos alone don't do justice to the totality of my experience (as I summarized above). When I showed my colleagues at our reunion, who stayed at a nearby all-inclusive exorbitantly priced hotel (not to mention their comparatively cramped room compared to my spacious 225 year old clean, rustic, and truly beautiful cottage), you'll understand why they were rather jealous, and asked, "Why didn't you tell us!" If I did, it would not have been a secret! ;)

Wir übernachteten im Diane Hütte für 7 Tage. Während unserer Zeit dort haben sie uns eingeführt, um Dave, der ein wunderbarer Fahrer war. Er sorgte gut für uns und zeigte uns viele Teile der jamaikanischen Insel, darunter mehrere Restaurants in der Umgebung und lokalen Hotspots.

It was excellent! Dian, the host, was very responsive and answered any questions quickly. With her direction the place was easy to find. The house had a lot of space and some nice activities like books and DVDs. They provided eggs from her chickens with bread and bananas, which was a very nice touch. I would definitely stay again and recommend it to my friends.

Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z naszego krótkiego pobytu @ Dian. Dzięki wspaniałymi gospodarzami dla wygodnego i wyjątkowo jamajskim doświadczeniem. Znajdujące się między Montego Bay i Ocho Rios był wygodny dla wycieczek. Również prywatna plaża była wspaniała.

Very friendly host we only stayed 1 night. Our plans changed.

Villa Anansi was the ideal setting for our family gathering. We were looking for a place that was safe, clean, quiet, attractive, comfortable and suitable for an elderly parent and young child. Anansi delivered in spades. The villa staff – chef/housekeeper (Jackie) and house manager (Owen) – are wonderful and went above and beyond to meet our needs and make our stay comfortable. Jackie’s meals were delicious. The grounds are lovely. The house is a short (8 minute) car ride to a great public beach and close to shops and other amenities. This was one of the best vacation stays I’ve ever had and I look forward to returning soon.

The place is well keep, the environment was peaceful I felt safe and I was able to get around smoothly

always check and double check everything including photos before booking. not how it seemed in photos. only a 2 star property

Ms. Gee's property was very nice and quaint. The property is located in a very beautiful and rural location, only 15 minutes from Ocho Rios The beach is within walking distance. The apartment has all the necessary appliances and is very clean and comfortable. My fiancee and I will definitely be coming back in the future.

place was clean communication with host was wonderful. I was allowed a very late check-in and out will definitely stay again

The room is very spacious and clean I enjoy my stay. The owner was very nice to me and friendly I'd definitely recommend anyone to stay there.

Joe and Marva were great. Awesome communication, and Joe picked me up and showed me around. I just had to cover his gas. He's a super fun guy, gave a lot of insight about Jamaican culture and cooked up some hot breakfast everyday! Just thought the place would be easier to walk to through the main road. The place is huge and I felt very comfortable there.

My host Mr James was very friendly and helpful, he made my stay very relaxed and comfortable. The accommodation and my room succeeded my expectations; the house is spacious and clean with modern facilities (air conditioning, wonder shower, large comfortable bed and ample storage space), which were really appreciated. The surrounding gardens are very delightful with fruit trees and beautiful plants, it was very relaxing and peaceful environment.

Out of 10 years visiting Jamaica this B&B was a cut above the rest. Excellent hospitality! Great location with access to shops, supermarkets, public and private beaches! The host was very accommodating not only for breakfast but more than happy to cook meals for you. The rooms are very spacious & very clean! The host also had suggestions for hot spots or tourism. Treated more like a family member instead of a tourist. Taxi service is available right in the neighborhood. A most awesome Jamaican experience.

Andrew extremely responsive. Has local guy Prezzi, who is great. Definately want to return next year

The view was amazing,... The house had a lot of space and had access to the pool next door whenever needed.. Everyone was friendly welcoming and helpful. Loved every minute of my stay and the next time I go to Jamaica am definitely booking this place again

Thanks for everything guys. The view was amazing...love the view i felt at home...huge space too. Once u have a car to take u back and forth then all is well. Thank u once again andrew...bless up!

My family stayed at the Pegasus villa for 1 month. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Roger is an excellent host and is very responsive and accommodating. Lisa the house keeper is good but needs to be given very specific instructions. Jumior the groundsman is also very good. We felt safe while staying at the vill. The road the villa is on is extremely bad as was noted in the listing but I was surprised to see just how bad it really was. This is of no fault to Roger as the town has not been maintaining the road. At the very least you will need a four wheel drive car to access the villa. The location of the villa is very good and the pictures are a true representation. The view is amazing! I would recommend staying there.

What an amazing experience Villa Pegasus was! If we could rate more than 5 stars, we would! Villa - clean, breathtaking view, spacious, beautiful gardens, safe Staff - Junior and Lisa were amazing. Attentive but provide us our privacy. One of our concerns from past experiences is having staff on site hovering around constantly making us feel uncomfortable. (The feeling you are in someone else home) Junior and Lisa did not make us feel like that at all. They took care of the cooking and cleaning and allow us to focus on relaxing and enjoying our vacation. They were always around when we needed something. We felt safe at all times and having Junior and Lisa around provided an extra sense of peace of mind. Lisa made sure when we went to the market that we werent getting "tourist" prices. Food - The food is a must and so delicious. Lisa cooks all authentic Jamaician food as well catered to our Western taste as well. On our last night, Junior and Lisa set up a jerk bbq by the pool for fresh jerk chicken! Host - Roger was delightful to work with. Booking was so simple and Roger was very easy to get in touch with. Roger cares about his guests experience. He made sure we were welcomed and also offer to take care of any requests even before we got there. We enjoyed every minute from booking the villa to being there. We will be coming back! Highly recommend host and villa!

Loved this place. Lots of room, clean , great pool, Lisa's cooking was awesome and Junior was helpful. Would like to return someday.

Roger was one of the best air Bnb hosts I've had so far! He was very communicative before our stay and made sure we had everything we needed upon arrival. The house itself is exactly as depicted but even more beautiful. The views are breathtaking and it was so reenergizing to stay in such a nature filled area Junior and Alicia were amazing hosts as well. They kept a tidy household and always went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Alicia is a killer cook! Make sure to take advantage of her ability to make the most delicious and authentic Jamaican food. Junior kept the pool crystal clean. Would definitely recommend this villa to anyone and am looking forward to coming back next year :) The only one note I have for this place is when Roger says the last 400m of road is bad he is not exaggerating. Imagine dirt gravel roads with many large pot holes - going uphill on a curved hill. Keep this in mind when/if you rent a car. This strip of road definitely requires a skilled driver!

Roger was a pleasure to deal with and had fast and reliable communication with us throughout the trip. The villa was nicely appointed and Lisa and Junior (cook and caretaker) were wonderful as well. Great views and nice breezes. A pleasant little gem.

Villa Pegasus was ...words fail me. The photos don't do it justice. The balcony was long and expansive so that if I wanted to read quietly, while my family swam in the pool, I had a place for peace and privacy. We always ate at the large dining table on the balcony, which had wonderful views of green trees and ocean. We had to force ourselves to leave the house to do the tourist (URL HIDDEN) was TOO comfortable ! The grounds keeper, Junior, was amazing and always appeared when we needed him. Lisa, the housekeeper, was quiet and unobtrusive: we enjoyed her Jamaican meal of jerk chicken, beans/rice and coleslaw for a special event and agree with previous reviews that her jerk chicken was the best that we had on the Island. ( Scotchies a close second ). But back to the Villa: the layout of bedrooms at each corner is perfect. I stayed in the " garden apartment " off the kitchen and was amazed to hear, the next morning, that crabs were boiled and enjoyed ! I didn't hear a thing. The entrance " reception room " is spectacular. The love birds, the turtles, the games room and ...The Pool !! We always stay at homes with a pool but Villa Pegasus has the best pool. It's a regular size with a deep end for diving and we had many games of water volleyball. On a scale of 10, Villa Pegasus rates a 10+ ! Enjoy and spread the (URL HIDDEN) so great to be allowed to share a piece of heaven like this ! Pat ( Ian, Delores, Sarah and Carmen ).

This is a beautiful property -- would love to stay here again! Pros: - Gorgeous view - Nice pool (although they were filling it the day we arrived, so I don't know what the normal state of it is) - Lots of space to spread out - There are a fun pair of lovebirds in a cage that is built into the walls of part of the house. - The housekeeper took us on a walk out back to see all of the various fruit trees growing on the hill. - The ability to take a hot shower is a bonus, for Jamaica. The master bathroom shower is enormous. - The two bedrooms with an adjoining door were perfect for my parents, who often have to sleep in separate beds due to health issues. - Most importantly, I have had EXTREME difficulty booking properties in Jamaica through this site and others, but Mr. Dussard was an exception and was easy to deal with, without canceling or messing up my booking. Things to be aware of: - The road is VERY bad (we had to convince our driver to keep going) - There was no drinkable water when we arrived. We were told not to drink the tap and there wasn't any boiled or bottled in the fridge, so we had to boil our own and wait for it to cool. So, pack water. - The caretaker and housekeeper were very nice but the hovering made it hard to feel like we had much privacy as we would suddenly realize someone else was in the house. For us, if we'd been asked if we needed a housekeeper during our one-night stay, we'd have said no. I'm sure future guests could communicate their desires about this.

Roger's home was worth every penny and every bump in the road. If you are not familiar with Jamaica you don't really understand why the roads are not finished. However, once we got to the house it brought us a sense of security! Alicia was so amazing she treated us as family, she made everything we requested, was polite, and brought back all of our receipts for food and groceries! Her cuisine is better than any local restaurant you could go to. She made us tea several times and our friends got to try Corn meal porridge for the first time! JR picked us fresh ackee from the tree for breakfast and kept us knowledgeable about the currency and where to go! The experience over all was by far one that can not be summed up in words, we just anticipate the day we are back and visiting again! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND this house as your next place to stay.

This trip was amazing. Lennox Chris and Delores really made us feel at home. For a short trip they really made everything perfect for us. The house was beautiful, the pool was lovely and the weather was amazing.

The entire staff made my group and I feel at home. Everything was as described and better! Place was remarkable. Neighborhood was far from all tourist area which was nice but in a safe area as well! We had our own gated area which we had the keys to unlocked/lock whenever we pleased. Would come back here again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Whistling Villa was exactly as described on the website. Osburn was easy to contact and responded promptly to emails. It is a beautiful spacious Villa and it's location was nice and private! We were greeted by the Deloris, Christopher and Faithlyn with a warm and friendly welcome...oh I almost forgot to mention 'Brownie' the friendly pup! Christopher's gentle mannerism made us felt safe and he was always accessible to answer any questions while Faithlyn cooked us some well deserved 'Jamaican meals' and kept the Villa spotless. Deloris was also easily contactable and available to answer any questions. We felt safe walking around the area and did not hesitate to go for evening walks after dinner. We also spent relaxing times lazing in the pool which was kept immaculate by Christopher! Unfortunately the internet was down which was no fault of the owner. Our children were able to give their fingers a rest from texting lol! We had a wonderful time and would definitely return. We will not hesitate to recommend Whistling Villa to our friends here in the UK. Thanks to Lennox who travelled far to collect us and for his help in taking up around and returning us safely to Spanish Town. His happy demeanour made us felt as if we were family, which was good!