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Where to stay around Runaway Bay, JM?
Our 2019 property listings offer a large selection of 386 vacation rentals near Runaway Bay. From 206 Villas to 104 Houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Runaway Bay for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What is the best area to stay when traveling to Runaway Bay?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Runaway Bay:
- Mammee Bay Estates: 99 vacation rentals
- New Buckfield: 256 vacation rentals
- Crystal Cove: 65 vacation rentals
- River Oaks: 32 vacation rentals
- Greenwich Estate: 44 vacation rentals
For other neighborhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Can I rent Villas in Runaway Bay?
Yes, of course. VRBO has 206 Villas in Runaway Bay. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Runaway Bay include:
- Houses: 104 rentals available
- Condos/Apartments: 49 rentals available
- Studios: 48 rentals available
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Resorts and more.
Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Runaway Bay?
Yes, you can select your prefered vacation rental with pool among our 278 vacation rentals with pool available in Runaway Bay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
These days, no one's running away from Runaway Bay
Set on the sun-drenched northern shore of Jamaica, Runaway Bay is a little village with 1 main street and 1 main view—out over white sandy beaches and turquoise-blue Caribbean waters. Once home to the native Arawak people, the area was conquered by the Spanish and derives its name from the 1 of the village's former uses as a stop along an escape route for slaves seeking freedom. Now, the town attracts vacationers to its golf course, its upscale resorts, and it world-class snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
Run, don't walk, to an underwater adventure in Runaway Bay
Most of the beach lovers at Runaway Bay are tempted by the area's excellent scuba and snorkeling spots. You can rent equipment in the village and swim solo, or take a class and let a dive master guide you to the prettiest underwater ocean life. Close to the shore are restaurants, bars, and an 18-hole golf course. If you'd rather roam a little farther from your Runaway Bay vacation rental, Jeep tours will take you by local shops, or toward swimming holes and water falls in the island's interior.
Visit Jamaica's history and its greatest Rastafarian
Runaway Bay is friendly, small, and all about that beach time, but the attractions near your Runaway Bay vacation rental will satisfy families, history buffs, and music fans. To the south is Bob Marley's Mausoleum at Nine Mile, and to the east are 2 sites that explore Jamaica's past. Seville Heritage Park is where Christopher Columbus met the Taino Indians in 1494. Today, it presents exhibits on Jamaica's history and culture. Liberty Hill Great House, built in 1740, offers tours that tell the story of the plantation owners and slaves who lived there.
Slip in after storm season and sidle up to perfect weather
Take a look at average temperatures near your Runaway Bay vacation rental, and you might wonder if you're seeing things, but you're not! The welcoming warmth of this tropical island means temps range from the mid-70s to the high 80s all year. Still, summer brings the potential for stormy weather, so you might want to avoid travel between June and September. Vacationers find Jamaica most irresistible between January and March. You can avoid crowds and likely score a budget-friendly deal if you book in November or December.
Enjoy the caves, coral, and coastline of Runaway Bay
You vacation rental in Runaway Bay will be just 2 miles from Green Grotto Caves, the largest and most accessible caves in Jamaica. The stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lake will make you feel like you're the star of your own adventure movie. Come back above ground and then dip underwater at Salem Paradise Beach or Cardiff Hall Public Beach. These are 2 of the best spots for snorkeling. A coral reef system protects the shore at Runaway, and the ocean is home to sea urchins, brain and kidney coral, barracuda, lionfish, and sting rays.