A Piece of Heaven on Earth

Guest: Auntie Pam (New York)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/28/07

I've been going to Nirvana for at least ten years. It's a laid back kind of place...cottages, simple and kept spotlessly clean...you feel like you're in botanical gardens...you never feel like you're being intruded upon...it's safe and peaceful. The grounds are kept clean 24 hours a day. The staff is amazing and so helpful. In the morning, you hear the gentle lilt of Jamaican accents...as you awake to the scent of Blue Mountain coffee brewing... you can get your laundry done...you can have one meal a day cooked for you. Nirvana has it's own stretch of beach and you're never intruded upon...you can just relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. It's in the middle of everything and can walk to all the restaurants on the beach. There's music every night, somewhere along the beach. So, if you want a peaceful, private holiday, without the glitz and glamour of a hotel, try the little cottage in Negril, have a holiday at Nirvana.

Owner response:we love to take care of everything for you to have the best vacation ever

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

can't wait to go back!

Guest: Sally Cummings (-)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

After searching private rentals for over a month we decided on NIRVANA. I emailed for info got an immediate response with phone #'s and it was smooth sailing from that point on. NIRVANA lives up to it's name! PRISTINE & IMMACULATE kept grounds & cottages/villas. Owners built this place from ground up with their family over the years. Nirvana staff has remained solid for years which says alot. Staff welcomed us by name and was at our beconing call until they were sure we were settled. Cute, quaint, clean, "less is more" style. Smack in the middle of 7 Mile Beach. Housekeeping staff TRUSTWORTHY & efficient. Security front & back of property 24 hrs. AMAZING!! Staff is extremely knowledgeable & exceptionally helpful and friendly. People stop along the beach and comment...."wow, we wish we were staying here" ! Peaceful, Zen garden like setting; older cottages no air....newer Villas have air. Owners are "hands-on" and will answer any questions prior to renting. You can grocery shop for the basics/snacks/drinks, cook inside, grill outside or eat an one of the awesome places on the beach! EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE, VERY SAFE & SECURE, VERY CLEAN. They love when everyone is having a relaxing time! Felt like I was saying good-bye to friends! Room Tip: Just be sure to indicate if you do or do not want air-conditioning - they all don't have it.

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Their staff is wonderful

Guest: Miranda & Morrie, (-)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

“Very relaxing... Will visit again!” Reviewed July 31, 2011 NEW My husband and I looked for a place in Jamaica with a small crowd feel. We found nirvana, in Negril Jamaica along the seven mile beach. I read lots of reviews, 98% were good. We trusted what we read and we are glad we did. They have only 12 units, which we loved. Their staff is wonderful. The place is clean and very safe. Security in the front and back 24-7. Ther is plenty to do- or just do nothing! Our driver Leon was waiting for us at the airport, wonderful guy and good sense of humor. He stopped at the store for us on the way there so we could get some red stripe beer... which by the way is good! We loved that there was no tv or phone being in the units, and there are a couple units with no air, just ceiling fans. But it clearly states this on the web site if you fully read it. We had air in our sundeck II unit. Some friend we met while there had a unit without air but they said it was fine with the fans. If we go back to Jamaica we will stay here again without a doubt. Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple

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Their staff is wonderful

Guest: Miranda & Morrie, (-)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

“Very relaxing... Will visit again!” Reviewed July 31, 2011 NEW My husband and I looked for a place in Jamaica with a small crowd feel. We found nirvana, in Negril Jamaica along the seven mile beach. I read lots of reviews, 98% were good. We trusted what we read and we are glad we did. They have only 12 units, which we loved. Their staff is wonderful. The place is clean and very safe. Security in the front and back 24-7. Ther is plenty to do- or just do nothing! Our driver Leon was waiting for us at the airport, wonderful guy and good sense of humor. He stopped at the store for us on the way there so we could get some red stripe beer... which by the way is good! We loved that there was no tv or phone being in the units, and there are a couple units with no air, just ceiling fans. But it clearly states this on the web site if you fully read it. We had air in our sundeck II unit. Some friend we met while there had a unit without air but they said it was fine with the fans. If we go back to Jamaica we will stay here again without a doubt. Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple

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NIRVANA lives up to it's name!

Guest: Sandy & Tim (-)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

Reviewed August 1, 2011 NEW If you want an all inclusive, white bread, sterile, wait staff, replica of every other hotel in the world, DO NOT COME HERE! If you want to spend time with your family swimming, playing cards, taking naps in hammocks and buying fresh fruit from the local fruit lady, then THIS is where you need to come. My family; 2 teenagers, my husband and our uncle, just returned from 10 days at Nirvana. We actually had only booked 6 days but opted for four more. The beach is gorgeous, the staff treats you like family and when I return, we will stay HERE. We had other options, but it really was the staff that kept us there. The cottages are the way beach cottages should be. COTTAGES. NO TV (WHY in the world would you want or need a TV on vacation???), ceiling fans, kitchens to make home made meals, and yes wi-fi if you need it. We loved it. No A/C and all. If we needed our stinky towels to be washed, we would simply ask and the next day it was done. The sweet women even cooked for us after we went to the grocery and it was better than any restaurant meal. It truly is NIRVANA. After searching private rentals for over a month we decided on NIRVANA. I emailed for info got an immediate response with phone #'s and it was smooth sailing from that point on. NIRVANA lives up to it's name! PRISTINE & IMMACULATE kept grounds & cottages/villas. Owners built this place from ground up with their family over the years. Nirvana staff has remained solid for years which says a lot. Staff welcomed us by name and was at our beckoning call until they were sure we were settled. Cute, quaint, clean, "less is more" style. Smack in the middle of 7 Mile Beach. Housekeeping staff TRUSTWORTHY & efficient. Security front & back of property 24 hrs. AMAZING!! Staff is extremely knowledgeable & exceptionally helpful and friendly. People stop along the beach and comment...."wow, we wish we were staying here" ! Peaceful, Zen garden like setting; older cottages no air....newer Villas have air. Owners are "hands-on" and will answer any questions prior to renting. You can grocery shop for the basics/snacks/drinks, cook inside, grill outside or eat an one of the awesome places on the beach! EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE, VERY SAFE & SECURE, VERY CLEAN. They love when everyone is having a relaxing time! Felt like I was saying good-bye to friends! Room Tip: Just be sure to indicate if you do or do not want air-conditioning - they all don't have it.

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Guest: Elaine & Dave (-)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

Reviewed August 1, 2011 NEW If you want an all inclusive, white bread, sterile, wait staff, replica of every other hotel in the world, DO NOT COME HERE! If you want to spend time with your family swimming, playing cards, taking naps in hammocks and buying fresh fruit from the local fruit lady, then THIS is where you need to come. My family; 2 teenagers, my husband and our uncle, just returned from 10 days at Nirvana. We actually had only booked 6 days but opted for four more. The beach is gorgeous, the staff treats you like family and when I return, we will stay HERE. We had other options, but it really was the staff that kept us there. The cottages are the way beach cottages should be. COTTAGES. NO TV (WHY in the world would you want or need a TV on vacation???), ceiling fans, kitchens to make home made meals, and yes wifi if you need it. We loved it. No A/C and all. If we needed our stinky towels to be washed, we would simply ask and the next day it was done. The sweet women even cooked for us after we went to the grocery and it was better than any restaurant meal. It truly is NIRVANA. After searching private rentals for over a month we decided on NIRVANA. I emailed for info got an immediate response with phone #'s and it was smooth sailing from that point on. NIRVANA lives up to it's name! PRISTINE & IMMACULATE kept grounds & cottages/villas. Owners built this place from ground up with their family over the years. Nirvana staff has remained solid for years which says alot. Staff welcomed us by name and was at our beconing call until they were sure we were settled. Cute, quaint, clean, "less is more" style. Smack in the middle of 7 Mile Beach. Housekeeping staff TRUSTWORTHY & efficient. Security front & back of property 24 hrs. AMAZING!! Staff is extremely knowledgeable & exceptionally helpful and friendly. People stop along the beach and comment...."wow, we wish we were staying here" ! Peaceful, Zen garden like setting; older cottages no air....newer Villas have air. Owners are "hands-on" and will answer any questions prior to renting. You can grocery shop for the basics/snacks/drinks, cook inside, grill outside or eat an one of the awesome places on the beach! EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE, VERY SAFE & SECURE, VERY CLEAN. They love when everyone is having a relaxing time! Felt like I was saying good-bye to friends! Room Tip: Just be sure to indicate if you do or do not want air-conditioning - they all don't have it.

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Guest: Sally G. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

My husband and I looked for a place in Jamaica with a small crowd feel. We found nirvana, in Negril Jamaica along the seven mile beach. I read lots of reviews, 98% were good. We trusted what we read and we are glad we did. They have only 8 units, which we loved. Their staff is wonderful. The place is clean and very safe. Security in the front and back 24-7. Ther is plenty to do- or just do nothing! Our driver leon was waiting for us at the airport, wonderful guy and good sense of humor. He stopped at the store for us on the way there so we could get some red stripe beer... which by the way is good! I understand recently they got a very bad review from someone because they did'nt get a refund because of no tv or phone being in the units, and there are a couple units with no air, just ceiling fans. But it clearly states this on the web site if you fully read it. We had air in our sundeck II unit. Some friend we met while there had a unit without air but they said it was fine with the fans. So please don't believe the review that nirvana is a dump, thats simply not true. Count the good reviews and count the bad reviews, it speaks for it's self. If we go back to Jamaica we will stay here again without a doubt. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO BRING BUG SPRAY!!!!! ( By that i mean for mosqitos.. ) Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple This place was amazing. From the view to the atmosphere, I had no worries or complaints the whole time. Everyone was so friendly, and really went out of their way to make everything pleasant. We really felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. They kept the place so beautiful with all the manicuring of the property to the cleaning of the villa. They always had someone at the gate and on the beach along with people who walked the property, if you ever needed anything or had any questions, someone was always eager to assist. I really enjoyed when the staff there cooked for us, it was very enjoyable to taste a Jamaican home cooked meal not in a restaurant setting, and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back!

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Guest: Grace & Lisa (-)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

It was our first visit to Jamaica and the experience was everything we expected and more. Aaaaah!! My family (my mom, 2 daughters, 1son-in-law and 3kids) went to Jamaica for my son's wedding and stayed at Nirvana chosen by a daughter. Overall our trip went well from the airport to the resort and back to the airport. The driver was very knowledgeable and was happy to make pointers about sites, things to do, to avoid and general safeguards. Excellent featured service that should be well noted on their website. I was impressed with the resort's rustic setting, beautiful foliage, cottage-like designs, and the peacefulness I felt upon arrival. It felt homely, comfortable and cozy. I especially liked that Errol, the ground's watchman, came by greeted us, introduced himself and gave us a tour, overview of things and the staff duties/schedules. He was approachable, friendly yet professional. It was reassuring to know that we and our possession were safe by a patrolling watchman both at day and all through the night. Makes for a very restful mind at night and I DID sleep well every night! we liked that we could ask the staff for specialty items and they would get it for us on time - like fresh squeezed orange juice, bananas, coconut water and other treats. I liked that the staff was friendly, took care of us and was readily available to assist with our needs. Their service, security coverage and privacy was/is worth the cost as a very important feature in a strange new land. It is simplicity through and through. I also liked that the resort was nestled in between trees and had a private touch to it, that looking ‘in from the beach’, passers by could not readily see the patrons, but that I could sit in a hammock and watch the world go by. Definitely Shangri La at Nirvana!! The staff is committed to making each patron's stay pleasant and boy, can those women cook!!!! Their cooking inspired us to go shopping for ingredients to try and duplicate that style of food, but we all wished they could just come to our house and cook every day!! th It was heart warming to return after a day at the beach and find a clean room things put away and completely straightened up like new. It really felt like home where your mom took care of your needs. It was nice to take a rest of "being the cook", to be nurtured by someone else for a change - though there are really no vacations from being ‘a mom’. :) a vacation @ Nirvana is the exception!

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Stay Here for a really nice relaxing time

Guest: emily (Queens, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/10

Nirvana is AMAZING. The people are SO friendly. It is a 30 second walk from your bed to the beautiful beach, clear blue water and sun. The grounds are so well-maintained and people cook for you if you get the food. It is a short walk from many restaurants and activities. The only downside is no air conditioning in cottage #3. But honestly - it didn't bother me at all. It is a true deal and I highly recommend it!

Owner response:we're so glad you enjoyed Nirvana & we hope to see you again soon, Lonnie

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New favorite vacation spot!

Guest: TravelBugsBuffalo (Buffalo, NY, US)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

Nirvana was in the perfect location that allowed us to get away from the typical resort-style vacation. By far the nicest beach and grounds we saw on our walks up and down the beach. The staff was very friendly, the room was spotless, and the information provided in the room was helpful. We didn't know what to expect and were a little nervous about being on our own in Negril but were pleasantly surprised with the whole trip. We will definitely be back (hopefully in the near future!) to Nirvana. Tips: 1) Grocery store 10 minutes by taxi, but plenty of restaurants on beach. Try jerk stands on the roadside, especially The Best in the West, across the street, for the best grilled shrimp. 2) Bring bug spray for mosquitoes after sunset. 3) Bring a flashlight just in case. 4) Go the the West End/Cliffs and LTU Pub for a beautiful view and amazing food.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.