Stunning Natural beauty villa overlooking the crystal Caribbean Sea - sleeps 20

When we first drove up the grounds & views were nice. When we entered the villa it was okay considering it’s a colonial house. I had the downstairs room which was nice but l noticed in the bathroom the light switch cover was missing and toilet seat was loose. The rest of the villa like the patio door in the dinning room & the main bathroom upstairs Could not close properly because the locks were not holding them in place. The banisters were very shakey and one of the guest room with the bunk bed was not updated and looked unkept considering all the others rooms were in good taste, one of the rooms down stairs locks were broken and could only shut with bolts on the onside & out.

The WiFi was not suitable for the amount of people & rooms in the villa.

The staff were amazing they made us feel welcome considering the few complaints we had in the beginning. We provided the groceries & they cooked breakfast & dinner when we needed plus at times made some nice juices out of the fruits grown on the land. They done our laundry & the villa was kept clean every day, our sheets were changed often & room kept clean.

We as a group felt we needed to air our views about the villa whilst we were there so we contacted one management who was not sympathetic towards our views & we thought was quit rude with his reply.

We can look back & smile because the stay was nice & the pool made a great difference with the kids, they loved it but in saying that we saved for a whole year as a group to stay here so we should be able to comment if it’s not all to our satisfaction and we were made to feel like we shouldn’t of.

My stay was awesome. The workers there are very nice, friendly, and always made sure we were okay. My wife, family, and myself, had a wonderful time at this villa, and will surely use again. Recommend to everyone.

My family really enjoyed ourselves during our week at the Garden House. The room arrangements were a good size for us (11 adults, 7 kids fit comfortably- kids sharing beds); young and old enjoyed the pool; and we got the much needed rest and relaxation we needed. The compounds surroundings were beautiful, sitting atop the trees with a view of the ocean. Leonie and Faithlyn's incredible work truly make this house great. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement. They made themselves available almost 24 hours a day, even when we told them we could handle things from that point (in the day). Their cooking/cleaning, their local advice, their assistance with transportation- they made our trip easy and comfortable. They were gracious, fun, and loving- like they were a part of our family. Courtney and his fellow drivers were also amazing and entertaining, taking us from one place to another. We miss you all already!

Small points:

- internet can be very spotty, but enjoy the pool and the excursions

- while of course you come to enjoy the outdoors and the local Jamaican community, and the house has a great rustic Jamaican charm to it, but some updates can be made to make the place a bit more comfortable

- beach is close, but NOT walking distance from the house (we were able to easily arrange a ~10 minute ride to the bamboo blu beach)

Otherwise, my family would refer this house to others.

What an amazing getaway for our family! We had eleven guests total, two kids and the space was perfect for us. Spacious and beautiful rooms and the grounds were fantastic! Very clean and well kept. And such beautiful views of Ocho Rios-a prime location for pictures! While all the rooms are not air conditioned the island breeze was cool at night and it was great to hear the sounds of nature throughout the day and evening. The garden is beautiful, the tennis and basket courts were great for exercise, and the pool was perfect at any time of the day. You can't beat an all access twenty four hour pool! It was beautiful!

The best part of this property though, is the staff and owners! For the five days that we spent there they treated us just like family. Leonie, Faitlin, Rocky, and Jerome took extra time and energy to make our stay as beautiful as possible. They really did go out of the way for us (taking us everywhere and doing more than what was required). They made us feel safe and at home twenty four hours a day. We so appreciate these wonderful and loving people and will never forget them! The best service I have ever encountered (and I travel very often)-so much better than any resort or hotel.

Also, Michelle and "Mom" are such amazing people and really made us feel at home. Michelle was always easy to contact and so helpful and kind. We got to meet her during our stay and she was just as lovely and caring in person as she was during our phone, text and email conversations.

It was really amazing for us as a family to be able to enjoy the space and each other in this beautiful home. God Bless "our family" here at the Garden House. If we are to ever return to Jamaica we will definitely stay here!