D Fletcher

Arrived at Aug 04, 2021 Departed at Aug 08, 2021 for a stay in Aug 2021

This villa was everything I had imagined. First of all the pics reflected the property exactly as it is, but it was even more beautiful in person. The moment we arrived we observed their Covid protocols which helped to make us feel even safer (sanitization etc.) . The staff went above and beyond to cater to our needs and followed our menu and requests. The food was amazing - authentic Jamaican taste and had us asking for more. Kudos to Erica the House manager for staying on top of things and helping to coordinate my 10th wedding anniversary dinner with my friends and family. Her shared enthusiasm showed us how willing she was to go above and beyond to make our evening extra special. We enjoyed the pool, beachfront, games and all the amenities and could not have asked for anything else…it was simply Paradise! Special shout out to Lisa at Jamaican Treasures for taking care of the booking and everything leading up to this vacation. Time and money well spent.

Tommie S

Arrived at Jun 26, 2021 Departed at Jul 03, 2021 for a stay in Jul 2021

HI ALAN AND DONNA AS YOU KNOW I BROUGHT MY WHOLE FAMILY OF 8 FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26 TO JULY 3RD. WE RANGED IN AGES FROM 19 TO 90 (19,22,30,58,59,63,65 & 90) I MUST TELL YOU THAT WE HAD TO MOST WONDERFUL AND RELAXING VACATION, IN FACT THE FAMILY RATED IT RIGHT UP THERE WITH HAWAII AND ALASKA , AND THEY CAN HARDLY WAIT TO RETURN. THE VILLA WAS LOVELY, THE GROUNDS BEAUTIFUL, THE STAFF EXCELLANT AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT .THERE WAS NOT A THING THAT WE ASKED FOR THAT WE DID NOT GET, INCLUDING A BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR MY GRANDSON. AGAIN THE STAFF WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS. THE FOOD WAS PLENTIFUL AND DELICIOUS AND WE ATE THING THAT WE WOULD HAVE NEVER TRIED (GOAT AND OXTAIL). ERICIA, YOUR HOUSE MANAGER WAS GREAT AND SHE AND MY DAUGHTER WORKED WELL TOGETHER ALONG WITH LATOYA FROM YOUR HOME OFFICE. PLEASE THANK HER FOR ALL HER HELP IN PLANNING OUR TRIP. WE HAD HOPED TO MEET HER BUT THAT DID NOT WORK OUT AGAIN THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURN TO THE VILLA. THOMASINA SCHOTT

Rosalee

Departed at Jun 23, 2021 for a stay in Jun 2021

My stay at sunspot villa was exceptional. The staff was super attentive, accommodating and expórteme my pleasant. They accommodated all our needs and request. The villa was beautiful and well taken care of. The beach was better then expected. And the cooking was PHENOMENAL!! My guest and myself had a very memorable time.

Adam

Arrived at Nov 21, 2020 for a stay in Nov 2020

I am writing this review just 72 hours after my family and I stood on the beach marveling at the crystal blue water of Runaway Bay. We are back home now in Los Angeles but seriously longing to return to Jamaica as soon as possible. For anyone reading this review who is planning a trip to Jamaica, let me tell you about our experience at the Sunspot Villa. From the minute you arrive through the property's front gate and catch your first glimpse of the property's pool, garden, and beachfront, you won't ever want to leave. If you are looking for a private, relaxing place to kick off your shoes and call home for your stay in Jamaica, Sunspot is an ideal option. Erica (Property Manager) and her staff made us feel welcome and cared for from minute one. From serving excellent tropical drinks to building a magnificent bonfire on the beach, they literally catered to our every whim. The property feels quaint, yet spacious enough for a large family or group of friends. It boasts an incredible beachfront, soft sand, great swimming pool, reliable Wi-Fi, ceiling fans and air conditioning units that keep all of the rooms comfortable, and there's even a massive outdoor TV by the pool. Excellent! Also, the villa and its beach felt very safe. Really, you never need to leave the property. However, our family is pretty adventurous and traveled all over the island during our two-week stay. Sunspot is perfect for those planning to spend time between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, but is far from destinations like Negril and Kingston. I suggest arranging for a savvy driver if you plan to explore. Again, thank you to Wayne, Erica, and the entire Sunspot team for such great fun! Ya Mon!

A

Departed at Aug 31, 2020 for a stay in Aug 2020

Without doubt Sunspot was one of the best Villas I have rented for my family in recent times and we have stayed in Villas worldwide. From the arrival at the Villa to our departure i cannot be more complimentary of ALL the Staff at the Villa, how they interacted with us as guests and the whole service experience was excellent.., not overly intrusive but professional and well organized. Should I be looking to stay at a Villa in Jamaica again then without doubt Sunspot will be high on my list of possibilities as I would not hesitate in staying at Sunspot again.

Tasha

Arrived at Jul 23, 2020 Departed at Jul 30, 2020 for a stay in Jul 2020

Stayed during covid quarantine so was confined to property but it was a great way to be quarantined! Pool and beach access perfect for a staycation... Chairs and umbrellas were set up daily at the beach. Erika was absolutely the best! She came by everyday to check in and she was able to get all food/beverage requests for 11 very different preferences/picky eaters! Wayne was also great in responding and answering all questions quickly via email prior to the trip! A few extra details that would’ve been nice... drink/alcohol or snack service at the pool and beach. Staff was accommodating when asked!

Dana

Arrived at Jul 03, 2020 Departed at Jul 11, 2020 for a stay in Jul 2020

Amazing vacation!!!!! Beautiful villa, amazing staff, delicious food. Thank you Mr Wayne, Erica and the entire Sunspot Villa team. My family was the first guests since covid! COVID did not stop us!!!

Arrived at Feb 01, 2020 for a stay in Feb 2020

Our 25th Anniversary I've been to Jamaica many times. This was truly an exceptional visit. The staff was amazing!! The food was DELICIOUS!! Everyday the staff worked tirelessly to ensure that we were well taken care of. Their attention to detail was truly appreciated. The chef was amazing. I look forward to returning!! They made our anniversary celebration so special. I am eternally grateful to Erica, chef Samoi, Rochelle, Sophie, Mr. Wilson and the entire team.

Mark Lawrence

Arrived at Feb 01, 2020 for a stay in Feb 2020

We found the entire staff to be quite pleasing and the support staff went well beyond duty to ensure that my wife's 25th Anniversary would be forever cherished. I can see how someone might find Erica a bit challenging, as she was clearly professional first, then naturally more social after our party and driver (Orlando) earned her trust. If I were the owner, I would ask nothing less of my property manager. Once she warmed up to us, Erica was a joy, like the rest of the staff. The property was easily a 6 (out of 5 stars) -- beautifully manicured, clean, and enchanting. The staff was a 7, as I will never forget the surprise flower petal design left on our bed to celebrate our anniversary. They must have spent hours on this, while we sun bathed! I want Erica on my team and we will be returning once restrictions are lifted. Shout out to the most charming Mr. Wilson and the solid and respectful security team. They made us all feel at home! Cheers!!

Carrie M

Departed at Aug 22, 2019 for a stay in Aug 2019

Fabulous - Amazing time! Beautiful villa with awesome beach. Great for families. We had a great time and will be back

Lorilynner

Departed at Jun 24, 2019 for a stay in Jun 2019

Best trip EVER! - From the moment we walked in we knew we were about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. We have enjoyed food that is savory and delicious. The staff waited on us hand and foot. Our welcome happy hour and dinner were just a hint of what was ahead. Be sure to let Erica guide you in the menu and activities. We enjoyed walks on the beach, quiet nights in the gazebo and incredible local activities that will forever be a memorable moment etched in our minds. Celebrating a 50th birthday and 20th birthday we have decided we will make this a special place for our family to add more memories. They even personalized both evenings with specialty homemade cakes! You will feel safe, pampered, spoiled and relaxed while being at the Sunset Villa.

ckeuneke - Chicago, IL

Departed at Apr 01, 2019 for a stay in Apr 2019

Just About Perfect - We had a fantastic stay at Sunspot Villa and would recommend to anyone considering a trip to Jamaica! Demographics: Two families of two kids each, kids ranging from 3 to 8 years old House/location/facilities: Just about everything about the villa was perfect for our group. The grounds are more beautiful than the pictures capture. Mr. Wilson works most of the day manicuring the landscaping, and the yard is clean and friendly for activities (and huge!). The location is perfect, in a small block of villas in a gated area just a few doors east of Jewel Runaway Bay (where we had stayed on a prior trip). To the east of the villa there are several friendly vendors including a diver who catches fresh seafood and other items every day (some available for purchase). The vendors are not pushy and do not bother you as you enjoy the essentially private beach beyond the backyard. The staff is happy to bring chairs and umbrellas to the beach (and even some drinks or smoothies upon request)! The one thing we didn’t realize about the house is only 2 bedrooms are connected with the interior hallway/main room. The other two rooms open to the pool/yard. For us, this was a plus and the kids loved feeling like they had a little apartment. For others with younger kids, it may be a concern that is alleviated by a pool alarm. The rooms were incredibly clean and comfortably, fully functioning A/C and ceiling fans. The beach is really great. So much room to swim/snorkel on wonderfully soft sand, with manta rays swimming around you. Our kids on a calm day were able to snorkel near the beach and see lots of fish (and the popular rays). Finally, the pool is perfect for families. Probably 2/3ds of the pool is about 3’6” deep (a guess), which was a perfect height for everyone except the 3 y/o to touch and gave them so much room to safely swim! Temperature was great, we thought the light salt water pool was better than a typical chlorine pool as well. The loungers on the edge of the pool our great. In our particular week, it was so sunny that they were hot to sit in, so we did most sitting in the gazebo. The gazebo is really sizeable, really nice, and essentially was the family room for our trip. Even when we had the occasional rain, we hung out there, which was dry even in driving, windy rain. And at night after kids are in bed, it was great to turn on some music over the sound system that is hooked to the gazebo and have great conversation. Food: The meal plan was great and recommended. For the same or less as you would pay at an all-inclusive, the food was much better and tailored to us. In addition to the manager Erica being willing to plan a menu for the week, you have the option to let them guide you, which we did. As the week went on (without request), the head chef modified the menu on the fly to give us (and especially the kids) even more meals that they loved. At every meal, there was plenty of food for all with enough variety for everyone to enjoy. I have the impression we could have been a lot more picky and they would have definitely accommodated, but we had a lot of fun being surprised each day. Also, the desserts were really great! Staff: What can you say, everyone was great! The house manager lives in the back of the property, barely noticeable, but checks on you 2-3 times most days. This was great for us because we were able to order deliveries of beer/wine/snacks since we did not rent a car, and she made sure everything ran smooth. And the rest of the staff was really phenomenal. It was the middle of the week before we realized how much they were taken care of without us even noticing, cleaning up behind us, keeping our stuff out of the weather, responding to anything we needed. Everyone was great. Logistics: Very easy to be picked up at airport and dropped off. We had a ton of bags and it was no problem. Golf: Erica had a caddy contact (John) at the course across the street. He came and picked us up and dropped us off both days we golfed! It’s easy to get to, and we took my 6 y/o who had a great time with the caddy. The course is probably in the shape of a nice local park course, but much longer, with no rough. The greens were in fantastic shape, and it’s worth going just for a couple holes that have amazing views. Odds and ends - Wine is pretty expensive (which we expected). They just don’t get a lot delivered to Jamaica, so if you’re into wine you should probably expect what would probably be a $10 US bottle at home to be $20-$25. Erica was great at helping us pick reasonably priced wines that did the trick for us. - Considered a day trip to the water park at the resort, but Erica let us know that ownership just changed and now they make you pay for a full day of full service all-inclusive. Not worth it if you’re just looking for the water park, but maybe that will get better over time. We didn’t need it, the beach, pool and yard provided plenty of entertainment for the kids. - The management company charges a pretty hefty exchange rate (this was just for the stuff that we had delivered while at the house). It’s not a big deal, it’s rounding on the cost of the total trip, but if you have access to a good exchange rate to pick up Jamaican dollars ahead of time, that might save you a little.

Megan T.

Amazing time, amazing place!! Cardiff Hall, Runaway Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica

Departed at Feb 19, 2019 for a stay in Feb 2019

We cannot say enough about our time at Sunspot Villa! We were traveling with 4 adults and 7 children (ages 2-10). As soon as we made our inquiry about the property, we knew our vacation was going to be terrific. Email communications were quick and responsive. We elected the meal plan, which is WELL WORTH it. And we were able to deal with allergies and food preferences in advance. We even raised a question about whether there was a pool alarm so that our littlest ones would be safe at night, and the owner loved the idea and worked with us to purchase an alarm that is now available to future guests at the home. We were picked up in a large van that fit us and our 14 bags, plus carry-ons. After a 45-50 minute drive from Montego Bay airport, we arrived. The entire staff greeted us on arrival and from that point we didn’t lift a finger for 7 days. The house is impeccably clean and has four bedrooms, plus a casita with two additional rooms. We all had plenty of space and our own bathrooms. There are two master suites with views, which made for a perfect set up for our group. The pool is right off the back of the house with an expansive and beautifully landscaped yard that faces the beach. Our kids played badminton and soccer and loved exploring the flowers and looking for wildlife. The yard is matched only by the beach with its sugary sand, turquoise water, daily visits from a group of local manta rays, and an amazing reef that we snorkeled in for hours each day. In a week, we managed to go horseback riding, take a cruise on a glass bottomed boat, buy souvenirs, body surf, paddleboard (our own that we brought along with permission), and more all without getting in a car. The food was amazing. We opted for traditional Jamaican cuisine and were delighted by the nightly array of seafood, hearty breakfasts (including delicious Caribbean porridge), and various stews, bbq and veggies at lunch. The staff anticipated our every request, cleaned our rooms daily, were warm and friendly to the kids, and made amazing drinks for the adults (and smoothies for the kiddos) whenever we asked. We loved having the property manager staying onsite (though back in a part of the property that we didn’t even notice). She woke early each morning and greeted us with coffee and was available for any questions or needs that came up. We finished our trip feeling pampered, relaxed and recharged. We definitely plan a return trip to Sunspot Villa! Left on Feb 19, 2019 for a stay in Feb 2019

Cacappello

Departed at Feb 27, 2019 for a stay in Feb 2019

Amazing! - For the past 5 years, a group of 8-10 of us, 4-5 couples, vacations together. Out of all 5 years, we received the most amazing service at Sunspot. From the meals and house experience, to our driver Donovan, there wasn’t anything missing. The beach is a great bonus, the water is so clear you can see the mantarays swimming right next to you! The grounds of the home were in immaculate condition because of Mr. Wilson, and to top it off, security is stationed to watch the house and the beach from 6P - 6A every night. We always felt incredibly safe and secure, even when taking a night stroll down the beach. We will all definitely be coming back!

Happiness11575980941

Arrived at Jan 19, 2019 for a stay in Jan 2019

Awesome mm mm. ( picked that up from a Jamaican tour guide and thought it very appropriate) The location and layout of the villa on Runaway Bay was great. Beautiful, well manicured grounds that were lovingly attended to every day by groundsman Wilson. There is nothing we can complain about. Meals were tasty, well balanced and beautifully presented. Loved that they were authentic Jamaican. Each day we looked forward in eager anticipation to see what was on the menu. Erica's help in organising the tours to the exciting and adventure filled Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls and many other sights; the wonderful attention of the staff, not to mention our driver Donovan - such a gentleman and informative tour guide. The rooms were comfortable and private enough. Many thanks to our wonderful hosts Erica and Wayne. All made it a truly memorable vacation.

tannedbabe - Ontario

Departed at Jan 17, 2019 for a stay in Jan 2019

Paradise Villa Party of nine saddened that our vacation is coming to an end. We enjoyed tremendously the full service offered by the staff and management of Sunspot Villa. The meals along with freshly made fruit and vegetables are flavorful and amazing. We recommend taking the meal plan.... we are always excited and pleased to see what is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner and some of us are exposed to new tasting foods. The smoothies taste awesome. We went on several day trips while staying here and the villa coordinator always has food/snacks packed for our road trips so you are never hungry. Each room is equipped with a safe,t.v.,ceiling fans,air condition,comfortable mattresses covered with bamboo sheets, modern style washrooms with rain showers and granite countertops. The view of the ocean and the sounds of the waves breaking are so relaxing and breathtaking. We are spoiled from this lifestyle the villa has offered us for the week that we are here and will definitely make this our Jamaican vacation spot.

Angela K

Arrived at Jan 16, 2019 for a stay in Jan 2019

"Nature retreat, discover your senses" Exquisitely maintained gardens, private accommodations, on an amazing stretch of white sandy beach, inviting you to relax, breathe, drink in the sea air, and the local colour. Our meals were lovingly prepared and served to us in a formal dining room, or al frescoe on the veranda next to the pool. While on the beach, the staff served us delicious fresh, local, organic juices. It was truly an enriching experience for our entire family!

juanitag955 - Houston, Texas

Departed at Jan 07, 2019 for a stay in Jan 2019

loved the villa and the outstanding staff We were welcomed with the up most respect and friendliest. I loved the villa located walking distance from the beach. the staff was amazing , food was good and the rooms where were clean and nice. would definitely go back again