Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican

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A rustic outdoor setting with a wooden table and a stone wall.
A tropical setting with palm trees, a stone wall, and a fenced area.
A porch with blue railings, a wooden door, and a staircase leading to a covered area.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table with a vase of flowers, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a pool table, bamboo fencing, and a metal roof structure.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Green Island
  • Place, Dolphin Cove Negril
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kingsvale

Located in Kingsvale, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seven Mile Beach and Bloody Bay Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Green Island

What's nearby

  • Dolphin Cove Negril - 25 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bloody Bay - 41 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Bloody Bay Beach - 43 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 49 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MVP Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Azure - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Robert's Flame - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Coffee Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jamrock - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican on 6 Nov 2026 start from £125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming, quiet mountain top villa: Experience Jamaica Like a Jamaican located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Half Moon Beach, Samuel's Bay National Marine Park and Jamaica Giants Sculpture Park & Art Gallery. Gully Beach and Las Brisas Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic vacation!

My host Marvia made my stay fun and inviting. Would definitely recommend to anyone! The views from the villa are breathtaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the positive feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Experience!

Marvia was a phenomenal host. Views and food were absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a way to see the real Jamaica, away from the tourist traps. This is it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We loved teaching your son how to cut a coconut, and cooking the tuna you caught on your fishing trip. We hope to see you again soon! - Marvia and Megan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picnic Pan

We loved the property! Marvia, the property manager was awesome. She went above and beyond to meet and sur pass my expectations. I didn't want to leave. The peace and serenity was wonderful. I will be back. However, if you are looking for a oceanfront resort type of place, this is not the place for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
We're so glad you loved your stay and look forward to having you back. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

An unforgettable experience to live like a local

We stayed for 3weeks during the Christmas holidays with our two adult children, it really was authentic Jamaican country living. Marvia is an amazing cook and host. The villa is clean, and maintained to the best of their ability. She did what ever she could to cater to us. Her two children and family pets (dogs, pig and goat) enriched our stay. We felt very safe and welcome in the community. Marvia was able to show us the real Jamaica with many personal custom guided tours to waterfalls, beaches and local towns. We would recommend this place to a friend that is looking for a cottage like holiday in paradise.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greatest vacation my husband and I have ever been on. If you want to live and see the real country

It's out there but it's so worth it. You need to be looking for the real Thing. The people of Jamaica are a lesson in love, peace and respect. Our host Marvia is one of the jewels of Jamaica. She is an angel. She Loves living on her mountain, doesn't want to live any where else. If you're looking for are adventure, off the grid, the real thing. Felt safe and secure in her care. Peace, love and respect. Can't wait to go back. love u Marvia
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to see you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Time

I had a great time visiting Jamaica while staying at Megan's place. I travelled by myself and always felt welcome there, starting with Marvia picking me up at the airport. She and her friend brought me to the a local place to eat which was wonderful. It was a short stay for me (5 nights) but we packed a lot in while I was there. We went to the beach in Negril, we went fishing with Blacks, went on a Catamaran ride where we went snorkeling and visited Rick's, and also visited some local places to eat. It was great because Marvia set them all up and drove me around when I needed it. The area is also beautiful where Megan's place is - not only the immediate landscape but the view from the mountains. The place itself is nice in a simple way. For me, I didn't want to stay at a resort - I wanted to experience and mix in with the people of Jamaica. This trip did not disappoint. Stayed 3/31 - 4/5
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for the positive review! We hope to see you again soon at the Villa.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beware! Tourist trap. No hot water, over charge, Wifi is very weak,. Lots lots of mosquitoes.

If without host Marvia, I would give this property 1star. The host Marvia is living next door on same lot, she is very helpful and nice. And tried her best to help us. But there are lots of thing beyond her ability. The house in rental is in serious need to be updated and maintenance to be just livable. The house description says 4 bed rooms sleep upto 12 people. Actually it has only three bedrooms has queens. total 4 beds. The 4th "bedroom" is unfinished basement, nothing inside. Our group has 6 people , have no problem here. The biggest problem is NO HOT WATER in the whole house!!! we was told first it is solar heated, will have hot water 2nd day when sun comes out. But 2nd morning , still no hot water, we have to cancel the trip and leave earlier. When I contact with owner Megan, she claim the water is not so cold, we still can take shower without hot water???!!! We absolutely can not accept this excuse. We are family with two senior and two kids, I can not believe owner ask us take cold shower after whole water playing. Another big issue is the wifi is very very weak , on and off from time to time. I ask owner by message before booking, whether the wifi is working and can stream the football game since we have very important semifinal game that night. I only go ahead booked after getting confirmed information. But reality is the wifi is working, but very very very weak, can barely load web-pages. We missed that game, can only see short clips afterword. Beside these two unacceptable conditions, the whole house are in very bad conditions, exposed wire in the living room, open outlet box everywhere. No any cooking utilities . ( Marvia is great cooker, appreciate her great meal with reasonable price). Even with all this hassle, we still tried to communicate with owner, unfortunately Megan does not admit any of the above . And she even suggested us took cold water shower, which is not cold in her standard !! Beside all this issue, we paid $225 which is more than one day price, she refuse to refund the overpaid potion. She claim the payment will help local people. But that is not the reason to over charge customer with unlivable condition house. But it needs to be win win solution. Not only help local people but treat tourists like nobody. And not a good way to do business. You can cheat guests once, but no one will come back again. This stay is the only bad memory we experienced in two week Jamaica vacation. Stay away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. To address your points, there are 4 bedrooms that we configure based on the number of people staying for each trip. We have additional beds available when needed. There is hot water though I understand that it was not hot enough for your standards. We provide an authentic Jamaican experience, we are not a Riu or Sandals resort although we do have many amenities available. We have also recently upgraded the Wi-Fi, there is nothing faster available and we are surprised to hear you could not watch the game since we observed you and your children online until 2 am. We discussed the charges with you; I cannot disclose details of the charges due to content guidelines, but any extra you paid was HomeAway fees; we did not overcharge you. You also left the house a complete mess. The day after you checked out, another group checked in. They have been at the house for 3 nights and absolutely love it. The property description is completely accurate and we pride ourselves in offering the opportunity for tourists to experience the beauty and culture of Jamaica outside of the resorts and cookie-cutter hotels. Perhaps that is not the experience you were looking for. We also pride ourselves on bringing much needed economy to the area, as local residents provide services to visitors for tips. You took advantage of some of these services and did not even tip $1 to the people serving you. We wish you all the best.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice!

My husband, three teenage kids and I stayed here over Christmas. One of the most interesting vacations ever! So nice to not be at a resort and be able to experience a bit of life with the locals. We were still able to enjoy the beach at Negril so it was really best of both worlds. The rental property is on top of a hill next to the home of Marvia and Jocko and their 2 young children who you can't help but fall in love with. :) My favorite thing about staying here was waking up in the morning and having a wonderful cup of coffee while sitting on the front porch feeling the warm sun and taking in all of the sounds. Chickens, goats, horse, dogs all roam around the property. You could often hear a radio playing from a neighbor across the valley or the sounds of someone out working. It was wonderful. Marvia is a gracious host and was brilliant about all of the local floral and fauna. We were able to sample many of the local flavors, right from their property. Fresh coconut right of the tree, gungo beans, turmeric, breadfruit and the best bananas ever. We were there for Boxing Day and they had a party, so that was a unique experience too. The accommodations are rustic but we embraced it and had a great time. Not only did we have a nice time enjoying the warmth and sun but we made new friends! :)
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the nice review.
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10/10 Excellent

Great time! Unlike the usual Jamaica experience.

My wife and I recently stayed at Marvia's guest house and had a blast. This is definitely not like the typical "all-inclusive resorts," and we were delighted with our experience. The quiet country area offered sublime views. We woke up early every morning and basked in the sunrise - which was amazing from the back porch. Sunsets were equally epic from the front. Marvia's family and neighbors were all super nice and friendly. The house is a 20-30 minute from the nearest "touristy" city - Negril. Marvia organized a driver to take us wherever we wanted. The driver that she used was punctual, polite, friendly, and professional. We most enjoyed going to the Half-Moon beach/resort. We weren't bugged by the parade of "hustlers" that we discovered at Negril. Marvia always knows about a lot of other hidden gems that aren't typically frequented by tourists. In particular - ask about the place with her favorite coco-bread and patties. Marvia is also a great cook. She prepared a couple dinners for my wife and I and they were delicious. The house was exactly as advertised and really we wanted for nothing. I really can't say enough good things about our experience. I'd be delighted to serve as a reference for Marvia and talk openly about the details of our experience
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and great hosts

We stayed on the upper half of this house for a week. We were in town for a wedding at Beaches Resort in Negril - about a 20-25 min drive away. The host Marvia is wonderful and an amazing cook. All our favorite meals were the ones she prepared - delicious! So much better than the restaurant food in Negril. The upper half of the house has a very large bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. It was more than enough space for our family of three. The view on the front and back porches is breathtaking (mountains in the back & ocean in the front). My daughter loved playing with Marvia's sweet children and seeing the baby goats and other occassional livestock that happened through. Marvia drove down to meet us in Grand Island when we first arrived. It took us a couple tries to learn the route up the mountain, but people were always very helpful if we missed the turn. The road up to the house (Marvia's neighbor's house) is a quite rugged but my husband managed well in our rental car. It was so nice to stay in this town away from the tourist trap of Negril. We were at the resort for a couple days for the wedding (day passes) but on the other days, there is a public beach (parking ~$4) right next to Beaches that was lovely. This was a great spot to stay and really enjoy Jamaica. Thank you Marvia for being such a wonderful host!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for the lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you keep us in mind for your next vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

breathtaking views

what a marvelous vacation location! set atop the mountain, one has views of the mountain range from the back veranda and of the sea from the front veranda. spacious home with living room, full kitchen and 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. tv and air conditioning! private, quiet, secure. only a few miles from the glorious beach of negril. this experience is memorable. see and "feel" the real jamaica as few do. if you choose the "meal plan", you won't be sorry! the food is authentic jamaican and delicious. transportation to any destination is available. the "host" family next door is as attentive as you want them to be. warm and personable. an eco-vacation rather than a typical tourist trip.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you had a wonderful time! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. To future renters: The house has 4 bedrooms, not 2.
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