| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 8 positive, 0 negative]
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| 03/11/09 |
Positive
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I just got back from spending a month in Duncans Bay, Jamaica & 2 weeks of it at the Jamaican Jewel!!! Duncans Bay (1/2 way between Montego Bay & Ocho Rios)is such a great area of Jamaica with alot of wonderful friendly people.
Cher & Barry G (owners of Jamaican Jewel) go out of their way to make you feel at home and comfortable. They will take you around to all the local places or let you be if that's what you want.
Cher (& BARRY G) is a wonderful cook and they keep their place & yard in excellent condition...
This was my 4th year going to Duncan's Bay and I am already looking forward to next year...
Look out Cher & Barry G the Yoopers are coming back!!!!
Love you guys...Bertie & (Harmony Girl & SuperGirl)
P.S. Tell everyone we say HI!!!! |
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Bertie, UPPER PENINSULA-MICHIGAN
906-774-3026 |
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Homeowner Response:
We had a great time with these three ladies!...definately looking forward to their return next year.
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| 12/19/08 |
Positive
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What to say about this place that hasn't already been said? The place is fresh and new, in a residential area that is still quite undeveloped. The yard is 1 block from the public beach and will always have a great beach view, as houses on the lots in front of the beach have to be 1-story.
The beach is natural, unspoiled & rustic. The first day I walked along the sand there were only the footprints of one other person and a dog. The next day those same prints were there. There are sandy areas for swimming and bends and curves around one end of the beach to explore, interesting shells to find and collect.
Leroy's bar is at the other end of the beach, toward Silver Sands. On Saturday nights they have a live band and a number of local people come and listen to music. I was introduced to numerous people who appeared to know everyone else. It was a very friendly, humble atmosphere. I visited the local shops, which are behind Leroy's bar, passing by a man building or repairing fish traps. Cher introduced me to the people in the shops. Some of the carvings I saw were really unique. I watched some of the fishing boats come in, and got to see how they hauled them up on the beach. Impressive!
The house and yard of Jamaica Jewel are really special. The location and proximity to the beach could not be beat. You can lie in the comfy bed upstairs and watch the sea, or sit on the front porch overlooking the yard and beach. It was breezy when I stayed there and all night I enjoyed the sounds of wind chimes, waves breaking on the shore, and it was lovely to see the airy curtains blowing in the breeze.
The back verandah is delightful any time of day. You have views of the sea, the surrounding area and the hills behind the community. It is a perfect spot for reading, napping, visiting, probably romance, and just sitting and taking it all in. Sometimes music from the house bar drifts up. Fiyah, the parrot was provided with a beautiful new cage while I was there and you can hear him whistle and chirp, and see him from the back verandah. The cabinet in the living area was loaded with cd's but the sound of the sea and the breezes and the music from the bar was background enough for my hanging out.
Cher and Barry G are marvelous hosts - easy going as far as getting along with, very caring and responsible about the property. They will make sure you know what activities are going on in case you want to join in, and leave you to your own devices if and when that is your preference. They make frequent trips to town and like to show the area to their guests.
I was fortunate to ride through a small section of Silver Sands, shop in the town of Duncans (lovely proprietors at Chen's market) and visit the local cave in Jamaica Jewel's neighborhood, which was really interesting. They can also prepare meals if you like; I had two and they were great.
Jamaica Jewel is a wonderful place to stay and I look forward to returning on my next trip!
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Lola, Wisconsin |
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| 10/27/08 |
Positive
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| On my travels to Ochi or Runaway Bay for business out of my home town of Negril, I have been ever so lucky to spend many nights at Jamaica Jewel, in Duncans Bay. Cher and Barry G have always welcomed me with opened arms, fed me incredible meals freshly prepared in their kitchen and made my stay there, nothing less then paradise. I always reccomend this property to my friends here in Jamaica, who might be traveling to Trelawny or Ochi and need an intimate, quiet, relaxing place to stay. It is my home away from home and I have never heard anyone say anything less then that. Thanks Cher and Barry G for always meeting me at the gate with a smile. |
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LeeAnne Criscenti, Negril, Jamaica |
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| 10/14/08 |
Positive
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| 10/14/2008 We reciently spent 12 ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS days on vacation at the "JAMAICA JEWEL" in September.The owners Cher and Barry G. were so wonderful in everyway possible!! The food, the accomodations, the laughter we all shared, Truely we couldnt have asked for a more wonderful vacation..We both highly recommend this place and hope to stay there again in the near future..It was so nice to sit on the balcony with your feet up & relax by taking in the beautiful view of the ocean and then to go down to their bar for a couple of drinks and REAL Jamaican cooking !!PLUS the added bonus of some wonderful conversations. AGAIN this place and it's owners are the BEST!! MUCH RESPECT to you both!! Chrissy & Dave |
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Chrissy & Dave, Pennsylvania |
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| 04/25/08 |
Positive
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I have just returned from 2 weeks at Jamaica Jewel and would like to thank Cher and Barry for welcoming us into their home and for their wonderful hospitality. A beautiful house in a stuning location, just a stones throw away from the beach and a short drive away from many of Jamaicas tourist attractions. I have stayed in Jamaica on a number of occasions before in tourist 'hotspots' but from now on I will definatly stay away from hotels and enjoy the comfort and peacefulness of this lovely villa.
Thank you very much Cher and Barry!
Whitney |
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Whitney Moses, Gloucestershire, England
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| 01/18/08 |
Positive
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I had five wonderful days at Jamaica Jewel reading, walking, swimming, talking, sleeping, and eating Cher's food. The upstairs apartment is very nice, with great views of the ocean in front and the mountains in back. Cher and Berry G are friendly, flexible, and accommodating hosts with a great sense of humor, strong culinary skills, and a really interesting collection of friends and neighbors.
Potential guests should note that Duncan's Bay is fairly well off the beaten track. You will be nowhere near bars, restaurants, shops, hoards of tourists, and the throngs of hangers-on who prey on tourists in other parts of the island. But you will be across the street from a gorgeous white-sand beach at the end of which is a welcoming local fisherman's bar with cold drinks, fried fish, friendly people and potential for interesting evenings.
This is an excellent property for moderately adventurous travelers looking for a comfortable taste of the real Jamaica. |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/03/07 |
Positive
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| JAMAICA JEWEL, I found Paradise lost. Beautiful and comfortable accommodations, beach is almost right outside the door. It is completely private with pristine white sand, chrystal clear waters and you can walk for miles on end. I had a choice of cooking for myself and/or having the staff cook. I had a choice of vegetables, fresh fruits and live fish, such as lobsters, crabs, tuna and too many other species to mention, which I could select right off the boats as they were reaching the shore. I had a choice of completely relaxing or rent a car and/or hire a private driver, in order to do touring of my choice. By staying at the JAMAICA JEWEL, I was able to experience Jamaica at its best, its people, customs and charm and it helped my vaction to make it one of the most relaxing and healing times in my life and I want to thank the Jamaican people and most of all my gracious hosts Cher and Barry G. JAMAICA JEWEL is one of a kind. Lots of love, and good luck for the future, I can't wait to return real soon to the JAMAICA JEWEL |
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caren kreider, Philadelphia, PA
215-563-2344 |
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Homeowner Response:
We thoroughly enjoyed Caren's presence in our home & our lives for the week that she stayed with us!...of all the wonderful guests we've had since we opened our doors in Jan. of this year, she is one of our favorites! We look forward to her return.
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| 06/07/07 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed at the Jamaica Jewel for 6 days in May. It was the most relaxing, wonderful vacation we had in a very long time. The house is beautiful. The caretakers of the property are the most delightful couple. We took advantage of the home cooked meals and enjoyed everyone of them. What we paid for the food for a week, would cost for 1 1/2 days out at restaurants. A rental car is necessary for this is a very secluded area with not much else to do except relax. The beach which is pristine and natural is a half block walk. The local flavor of the area makes this quite the adventure. |
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Terry & Mike, Delran, NJ |
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