Kingston

"We spent a week at Coconut Cottage at the end of June to celebrate a 50 year anniversary and my father's 70's birthday. We had our two children with us ages 8 and 3 and 6 adults. I researched islands and settled on Jamaica due to the easy access from the Southeast U.S. and tropical "Hawaii like" vibe. It did not disappoint. We hired Dwayne to drive us for the week, per the owner's and other reviewers suggestion. He picked us up at the airport in a very nice van and gave us an informative drive through Montego Bay and on to the house. I would highly recommend Dwayne! The house was even better than expected. The house and grounds are quiet and gorgeous. The common areas all open up to the terrace and pool deck and lovely views East to Montego Bay. It's luxurious but laid back and casual at the same time. I never worried about my children! There was space and privacy for everyone and plenty of shady places to tuck away alone or gather and be together. My husband, children and I stayed in the two bedroom guest cottage and it was perfect for us. The staff were lovely. The food chef Leighton served was delicious, accommodating and presented beautifully. During the day we would swim early and lounge around then Dwayne would zip us down the hill to Roundhill for lunch and we would spend the afternoon at the beach. Dwayne was just a phone call away. Everyone loved the beach and resort. Dinners and evenings were spent back up at the Coconut Cottage. We did go on a zip line tour that Dwayne recommended which was a blast and we went down to Roundhill for the Friday Jamaica Night which was also really fun otherwise we had no schedule but to relax. Kim, the owner, was very helpful in answering my endless questions before our trip. We all would say it was a nearly perfect vacation and hope to return next year or sooner if we can!"