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Beach
Local beach
Lane to beach
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Duncans Bay, Trelawny
  • Place, Silver Sands Public Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rose Hall Great House
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Doctor's Cave Beach
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY

Location:
The Yellow Canary is a few steps to white sandy beach. It is located half way between MontegoBay and Ocho Rios, off the North coast.
The cottage is spacious light and airy with a modern decor. The living room opens out onto a patio area and the front garden.
The cottage comes with our gourmet cook/housekeepers, Cassie and Tiffany
Kirt our experienced driver does the airport run and excursions, (driver’s cost is not included in the price and the driver accepts cash only).

We welcome you to Yellow by the sea, a place to relax and chill. A few steps away is our beautiful white sandy beach. There is a green lawn that stretches along the beach that is lined with almond trees which is great for shades and the area is flushed with trees and shrubs. This area can be very quiet and peaceful on weekdays but can get busy at weekends with visiting guests and local families.

At Yellow Canary our chef will cook delicious foods daily to your specification from fresh local foods and vegetables. Fish, lobster, (the catch of the day) can be delivered to our door by our local fishermen.
Sunday meals: No meals are cooked on a Sunday, only for arriving guests or on special requests.

The cook’s services are included in the price but guests are responsible for the cost of groceries.

THE villa comes with Air con, Wifi, TV - Netflix and YouTube.
There are areas to Lounge on in various parts of the garden and the sound of the sea can be heard from every angle of the property which will help you to unwind. Yellow Canary is a place to relax, sleep, read, eat and generate with great foods.
The villa is private.

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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
VILLA BY THE SEA - Steps to the BEACH - CHEF services included

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed only in outdoor patio areas

Important information

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Property # 232821vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Duncans

Located in Duncans, this villa is on the beach. Chukka Eco-Adventure Outpost at Good Hope and Greenwood Great House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and White Witch Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Duncans Bay, Trelawny

What's nearby

  • Silver Sands Public Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Luminous Lagoon - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Montego Bay Convention Centre - 44 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Rose Hall Great House - 46 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Doctor's Cave Beach - 61 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Napoli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Cain - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY located?

This Duncans villa is on the beach, steps from Silver Sands Public Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Burwood Beach and Blue Waters Beach Club. Bengal Beach and Luminous Lagoon are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

piper l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice open cottage. I didn’t realize the chef stays in the cottage too - not in the house with you but in a close by room. Chef was amazing to have. Lots of cute dogs and cats! Beach was great but it is iron shore. Great place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Yellow Canary Villa was in excellent condition. It is roomy, clean, and has all the conveniencies of home. Along with the assumed electricity and hot water, it has TV and Internet. Then there is an incredible hostess, Cassie. Cassie is an incredible cook, as well as friendly and informative. You couldn't ask for a better host. The villa is just steps from the ocean. Visit Julets. Great chicken, fish as well as drinks. It is quit and comfortable for a wonderful break in a warm and beautiful environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for a well deserved review after hurricane Melissa. Lots of efforts were put in to clean up the area, beach and beach lawn by local residents and their workers. I am also grateful that you were able to explore the area and enjoyed the local foods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david h.

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

Beautiful Beach House

My family stayed here a few days and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnny.akosua S.

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

A beautiful and restful stay

Beautiful property in a quiet location barely a two minute walk to the beach. Our host Cassie, was helpful and friendly, the beach was private, pristine with powdery sand. We felt incredibly lucky to be there and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanking you for being great guests and would love to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

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

A wonderful visit with Jamaica!

Cassie and Tiffany are amazing cooks and care takers.They are fun and knowledge. Location and locals are fabulous. Highly recommend:)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the quiet nature of the area, and it's close proximity to the beach. Additionally, our assistant was courteous and respectful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Batchelor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is absolutely beautiful and gave me a great sense of freedom! Mrs. Cassie, the housekeeper is so nice and respectful of our space and wow is she an amazing cook! We had a delicious chicken meal when we arrived and it was plenty for leftovers which we enjoyed throughout our stay. The place is immaculately clean and the local people are a treat to be around if you get to know them! No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mette H.

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

Great place to avoid the touristic crowds

We very much enjoyed the location being between Montevideo Bay and Ocho Rios. It was nice and quiet and Tamara was a great cook
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa was in great condition, we like the fact that it was steps from the beach, and a fishermen area like 5 minutes walking where we got fresh fish and lobster.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambi

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

Amazing Stay

We will be back to stay here on future vacations. It was quiet and peaceful, the beach was beautiful, the food prepared by Cassie was outstanding! Still dreaming of the snapper rundown dish. Thank you for sharing this little slice of paradise with me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefanie b.

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

Welcoming

Great time overall! I hope that someday I can learn to be as good of a host as Cassie! Our kids had a great time snorkeling and playing in the waves! We would come again:)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nesha H.

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

Beautiful undpoilt beach

The cottage was lovely, Elegant and unpretentious, Miss Cassie was a delight. Will go back. Falmoth and Duncans a very charming area on the north coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach is about a one minute walk from the house down a short road. Its not "beachfront" as there are 2 houses between you and the beach but its very close. The property is gated and I never once felt unsafe. The place also comes with a chef - Cassie - who is a wonderful cook. How it worked for us is we drove to the supermarket and Cassie asked what we wanted to eat and bought supplies (at our cost of course) for what she would prepare. She would typically cook 2 meals per day.The only reason I give it 4 stars is that the house wasn't super clean. Our room had a pretty big dead cockroach in it and lots of mosquitos were in the house. Its a tropical environment so I expect there to be bugs but it made it hard to enjoy being in the house.Overall had a great time and if you come during the dry season (Dec-Apr) I'm guessing the bug issue won't be a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shocko P.

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

Very nice!

My family and I had a very nice stay! The beach is beautiful and so close to the house. The entire community is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Lovely family group, they kept the house clean and tidy, they were out and about enjoying the area and beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn L.

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

Great villas

Yellow Canary was an amazing villas, very clean, very close to beach, with a great surrounding. If you like a quit vacation this is definitely the place. Everyone around welcoming and very helpful. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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

wonderful!

This place was paradise! So close to the beach! And Cassie our housekeeper/cook was wonderful, she was helpful with finding places to go and her cooking was delicous! I would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great experience and fantastic place to stay and relax. Chef Tamara was the best part as she took care of meals. She is very patient and efficient. Tamara made our stay doubly enjoyable with her hospitality and local culinary skills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Relaxing and quiet place.

Excellent location to relax! We spent our days reading our books and lounging at the villa or at the beach. Villa was clean, well kept, and very charming. Miss Cassie is an amazing cook and has a beautiful personality. The whole family loved all her meals which were excellent and first class and we also enjoyed our grocery shopping trip! :) Host communications were great with no issues whatsoever. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Steps away from a BEAUTIFUL Quiet beach. Staff was kind and helpful. Would stay againA few things to note and would increase enjoyment would be: 1. If communication was a little better on what you need to bring since place is fairly remote. Like you need to bring cash to pay the cook for groceries, taximan, snacks, etc. 2. Also I think if there was a menu and choices to choose from for chef that would help. Because we had to plan our own menu, but then some items aren't available in Jamaica, and cook was unfamiliar with how to cook. Probably easier if you could just choose meals.3. Finally, just know that there is no a/c in living room and it is a hot place, but there's not much they can do about that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
We offer complimentary & cooking services to our guests and the main one is our cooking services which does not include shopping for groceries for guests. We encourage our guests to bring in their groceries or shop locally for it. This information is sent to all guests. We do not take on that responsibility. On checking this info was sent to guest. The local supermarkets take visa and credit cards. Jamaican taxis or the majority of them are not yet equipped to take cards, the same as many countries. It is still customary to bring local currency in cash when visiting or holidaying in other countries. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all open into one large space at this property and guests are constantly using the patio areas as well - air con would not work in this space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleshea L.

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

Home away from home

The process was seamless, the house is just steps to the beach, and Tamara the host was exceptional…I will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for you positive review Cleshea. We strive to do our best to make the villa comfortable for guests. We welcome you back at any time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Just what I needed!

I stayed at The Yellow Canary for a long weekend and it was wonderful. The villa is beautiful and very comfortable. Joan and Sandra prepared delicious meals. Johnny and Curtiss were great, welcoming and helped show us around. The beach is less than a block away. Just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Suzanna and friends. All the staff send their best wishes and we hope to see you again when you next visits Jamaica.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Bday trip

The property was exactly as described. Cassie met us as we arrived with a delicious welcome dinner. Both Cassie and Tiffany were very helpful throughout the stay. We enjoyed being very close to the beach. The driver from the airport took us to the wrong supermarket. I highly recommend going to Progressive supermarket in Montego Bay. They’re were a few days where there was no hot water but this was rectified. And the mosquitoes were vicious. Overall our stay was pleasant. Cassie is an amazing chef.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Sorry that mosquitoes are plentiful due to the frequent daily rain we are experiencing at present, And the climate is tropical.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Relaxation in Paradise!

The villa is exactly as the picture shows. The surrounding in peaceful, tranquil and the sound of the waves braking at the beach is magical!Cassie and Tiffany are amazing, warm and accommodating! They aim to please, answers when you call and give you space to enjoy the property. The meals are delicious! You will ask for more. This visit will long be remembered.Mr. Monroe was equally attentive, warm and accommodating and received us promptly upon arrival. This was 10 out of 10!January 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

A cool place to stay!

A wonderful villa, just steps from the beach. Tamara and Jasmine are excellent hosts and fantastic cooks. They gave us authentic Jamaican dishes every day. Eating locally is expensive, especially if you want fish, but do try Julet’s fried chicken. The beach is long and thin with fine white sands and warm blue sea but be careful on the rocks and reefs. To get the most from the area be prepared to chat and join in with local life and experience the laid-back Jamaican hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton E.

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

Tranquility

The listing, including the pics, are accurate. My party of 5 adults enjoyed the quiet beautiful beach and clear water that was only a few steps away. Accommodations inside and outside were very comfortable. Cassie was a wonderful cook/housekeeper who did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and memorable. A perfect place for those who want security, beauty, peacefulness, and comfort. Veronica was prompt with communication and made very helpful instructions to neighborhood resturant owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Veronica Fullerton

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I live in London, England from a young age. I have been spending lots of precious time in Jamaica where I was born.
I first visited Duncans Bay in 1999 with my 2 children and we were walking along a lane which has some quaint cottages and directly in front I could see the ocean appearing through branches of almond trees which lined the banks in front of the beach. It was such a beautiful sight.
The cottage is surrounded by a beautiful garden with tropical plants. A mango tree with long limbs spreads across the garden which is ideal shade to relax with a book.
The living room opens out onto a patio area which makes it light and airy. All the bedrooms have louver windows bringing in fresh sea breeze into the rooms.
There is a green lawn area that stretches along the beach with many trees for shades. This area is great for children to play. My children love this green park area along the beach to play on when they were young and they now bring their children to play there.
This area is ideal connection to many attractions and Montego Bay Airport is just 45 minutes drive.

Why they chose this property

I love the idea of strolling to the beach early mornings with a cup of coffee and take in the views and if energetic go for a swim.
The neighbourhood is a seaside village, flushed with greenery, unspoilt, and most days it can be very quiet except for some weekends it can get busy with visiting guests and local families. The beach is good for sun bathers, swimmers, snorkelling, fishing. Swimming though is restricted to particular areas. The beach stretches a long way so it’s great for those who like walking. The adjoining beach is the fishermen’s beach and there are two restaurants/bars some craft kiosks along that beach.
GETTING AROUND
from the villa a short walk to the Taxi Stop. All taxis from this stop will take you to Duncans Town in less than 5 minutes. Here you can get local taxis which will connect you to most places. Please be careful not to travel alone at nights. If you are a group of 3 or more it is best and much cheaper to charter a taxi to take you where you want to go.
MontegoBay and Ocho Rios are approximately 45 /50 minutes by transport.

What makes this property unique

A cook is available at the premises to cook breakfast and dinner only, if required, and her services are included in the price. Meals are cooked daily, (but not on Sundays) only on special request and for those arriving on a Sunday)
guests will choose their menu and is responsible for the cost of the grocery. We encourage guests to either bring in groceries or they can shop at the local supermarket.

Shops, supermarkets, fruit and food stalls, convenient store, churches, a restaurant, Pharmacy, and a taxi rank are local and nearby.

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