We were so pleased to stay in Duncan’s Bay, Jamaica. It’s a very nice neighborhood, a hidden gem tucked away from tourist areas. The beach is one of the best in Jamaica. While there, we visited the famous seven-mile beach near Negril, but we found this beach in Duncan’s Bay (just across the street from our VRBO) was just as nice with white sand and clear water. We were practically alone on the beach most of the time. Our own private paradise!
The home is beautiful! It had been freshly painted and renovated and felt like new. They paid great attention to detail. There was an air-conditioner in every room. The sheets and towels were new and good quality. Bamboo was used as curtain rods and closet rods and there was original art with Jamaican themes throughout. New tile showers and bathroom fixtures.
The roof of the house is a deck that you can watch the majestic sunset each night. There are 360 degree views of the ocean and the jungle.
If you want to relax in a comfortable and clean newly renovated house with a white sand gorgeous beach away from cruise ships and tourists then this is the place for you!
The housekeeper is shy but very gracious. She comes daily to clean and do laundry, and her cooking is excellent. The neighborhood felt safe, but the entire property is fenced off, mainly to keep people from wandering in, I think? You don’t see many people in the local area, but those you do see greet you with a friendly smile.
When we first arrived at the VRBO, they had jerk chicken, coleslaw and fresh, local fruit ready for us. A real Jamaican experience right from the start, and it didn’t end there. We were lucky enough to stay while the owners were visiting as well. They were incredibly nice and told us all about the area and what we could do. The Jamaican hospitality was a big ten out of ten.
Every day, there are local fishermen that walk down the road offering their freshly caught fish for sale and ladies in their colorful attire offer their freshly picked fruit. We were able to eat mango, papayas, pineapple and bread fruit and many different kinds of fish. The owners and housekeeper typically support the local vendors, so they walk very slowly by the home once per day (but never are obnoxious). There really isn’t any reason to go to town, as the food comes to you, but the town is just a few minutes drive away.
This was paradise for us!
