What They Are Saying.....Testimonials

From: Rick Sager
Sent: Thursday, 21 July 2011 8:43 AM
To: Lisa Clarke-Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Afterglow villa (Mamiti Cove) Ocho Rios

We just returned from Afterglow Villa. Our entire family of six (including four children ages 14,10,9 and 6) found it perfectly suited for a families needs. I was worried about mid July weather and arriving late. However at 10:30 p.m. our gardener (living on the property) was set to help and welcome us.
At sunrise, we saw the million dollar view of our personal beach and wide open view of the Carribbean. The weather was cooler than back home in Illinois the entire stay. The beach is a clean smooth sand that was perfect for all our children. A nice slow decent into warm and very calm waters had us all in the sea much more than the pool. The grounds are more like a botanical garden with the flowers in bloom along with several little nooks along the villas shoreline to read or listen to music. We left the villa less than any other we have stayed at as there really was no reason to.
Somethings that made our stay very pleasant were, the villa is gated. A security guard from a reputable company was on hand from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. during our entire stay. The waters are roped off alone the shoreline for added safety. The kids fed the fish and snorkled along the pier looking at fish while I could actually stand up and hold them. That gave them the confidence to my surprise, to actually snorkle with me in deeper water just out from the villa. The life jackets and kayaks seemed new and the cook, maid and gardener do the work of five. They helped or gave advice on everything.
The lobster season had just reopened and fisherman dealt with us on lobster, red snapper and glass bottom/snorkle tours when we waved them down. Our cook had advised us on prices and we ate plenty of fresh lobster and red snapper while we were there. And that sandy, clean private beach was used constantly by all my kids. Even the six year old felt comfortable swimming as far out as the ropes went.
The villa itself is pretty basic. No large rooms but a living room to sit in and watch television. However, we all agreed the comfortable beds with spotless linens were perfect. The maid keeps the rooms very clean. The bedroom air conditioners had everyone sleeping with linens and blankets. The televisions attached to the walls in each room seemed new with a large channel assortment to keep everyone happy. The villa is so well constructed that I could get out of bed and check on the kids without making a sound.
We brought a past exchange student along with us. I was happy to see this villa actually sleeps 8. Although it is a 6 person villa. My wife and I had the master bedroom with a king size bed. Our friend had a queen bedroom to herself and our kids had a room with two queen beds. ( I thought they might be doubles but they were wide enough for the four kids to sleep comfortably).
The pool and attached hot tub was very enjoyable for the kids. With those calm warm waters I rarely used it. I found Afterglow to be just perfect for a family with young children. My kids are a bit picky with food and our cook was very patient in cooking for the adults and our tastes and then other dishes for the kids rather bland tastes. Also the gardener always had his mix of rum punch out for me.
Afterglow is very close to Ocho Rios and other attractions. I will say as I looked out over our towering patio I could see the spread of the large resort to the west. I actually felt sorry for the resort occupants. As a villa resident I didn't envy anything I saw. We took many pictures but our eagle nest view of the wide open Carribbean from our villa will remain etched in our memories until we return to this same villa in the future.
We actually enjoyed this July visit more than other stays in December. It is the slow season and I bargained for everything and those deals sent me home with a lot of money I had expected to spend. I am now a summer villa renter. The water was excellent every single day we were there. We only had a total of about 6 hours of refreshing rain during our entire week long stay.
I was happy to have an evaluation form at the villa. Without being picky I could only recommend a couple things I would do to enhance the villa even more. It was a great rewarding stay. Better than I anticipated.
I almost forgot to mention. Other than a few bug bites the entire week, we had no bugs on our beach. And we were not exactly where they got the few they did get. What a relief!
Thank you Lisa
The Sager family from Illinois, U.S.A.

From: Julie Denisenko Morris
Sent: Monday, June 14
To: Tricia- Jamaica Villa Treasures
Subject: Whispering Waters, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Hi Tricia!

We LOVED our stay at the Whispering Waters! It was the perfect setup for a large group and it was amazing to have a private beach, especially with the kids. We were blown away by the staff and loved AJ's cooking. We would definitely recommend it to others!

Best,
Julie

From: Ryan Smith
Sent: Friday, 7 May
To: Lisa - Treasures Villa Group; Christina@LuxuryVillaTreasures.com
Subject: Blessings Villa, Port Antonio

Hi Lisa,

Let me first say that our trip to Port Antonio was amazing on every level and I would not change anything about it. I have been to most places on the Island but never Port Antonio and it is truly my favorite place in the Caribbean.
The villa was fantastic and I we enjoyed every minute of our time at the Villa. Most days we just wanted to relax and spend time on such an amazing property. Everything about it was absolutely perfect. The view, the pool, the rooms, the decorations, the art, the quality and most of all the staff. We really felt sad when we left the villa because we enjoyed the staff so much. Ms. V is a great cook and such a sweet lady who took care of us all week. Everton was so sweet and nice and always there to try and help if we needed anything. Claudia and Tanika were so helpful and kind and always made sure we were happy and comfortable. We miss them!

Our Driver was Andrew and he was a highlight of the trip. Andrew went out of his way to make us feel safe and comfortable at all times. He took us to the markets, the beach, the falls,….pretty much wherever we wanted to go. I consider him a friend and communicate with him regularly. In fact, when I come back to Jamaica I wouldn’t hire another driver, it must be with him. I think Andrew took it upon himself to make sure we received local knowledge and also was friendly enough that we loved having him with us.

While in Port we traveled to Reach Falls, the markets, a few of the beaches, the Rio Grande and many other local places. I just love this town so much. The drive from Kingston is an adventure but one that is so worth it, you really get to see what inland JA is all about!

I have heard that the owner of the Villa is not going to be renting out the entire house again and while I understand I would be lying if I said this did not make me sad that others cannot enjoy this amazing place. I am hopefully that if we want to return he would consider grandfathering us in as returning guests!!!!

Please feel free to share this info with anyone but especially the staff. Each and everyone of them deserves to be appreciated for who they are, we truly miss them and talk fondly of them almost daily.

I will forward you some pictures in the future.

Cheers!

Ryan Smith

From: Megan Glick
Sent: Friday, 30 April
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: From Megan Glick - Wharf House review

This was our second – of what I’m sure – will be many stays at The Wharf House Villa. We got married there on our first stay in 2008.
We were greeted warmly by the staff and it was wonderful to see them again – the experience was like coming to a home away from home.
Our luggage was whisked away to our room and my husband and I had a cold drink and some scrumptious sandwiches on the deck overlooking the water before going with our driver to the airport to pick up the rest of our guests.
Upon return from the airport it was awesome for us to witness the other guest’s reactions to visiting Wharf House for the first time. Because the thing is – you can try and tell people what it looks like, how beautiful it is, how perfect the staff is and how pampered and special they make you feel, how delectable the food is – but really no words can adequately capture the experience. A mere hour into the week at Wharf House – they all understood and saw for themselves what we had been trying for months to convey to them.
Wharf House is beautiful – classic – comfortable – tasteful.
Early mornings, coffee cup in hand, walking on the deck – looking into the water at fish and starfish and watching the sunrise - hands down the best way to start any day. Lounging in the sun on the deck in the afternoon, going snorkeling off the beach, taking the sea kayak out – it was hard to want to go anywhere else (although Round Hill Resort was close and the amazing added perk that it always is….). I read once that Round Hill was like a cashmere sweater and it’s a perfect description! Evenings spent playing board games, listening to music and just talking on the deck with the stars above and the lights of Montego Bay across the way…
Tony (the butler) was a new addition to the staff since we were there last and he’s a keeper! He took care of things and us before we even knew we needed it. If asked also, he’s an absolute encyclopedia on the history of Jamaica. And Valerie? This woman can cook! Meal after meal, course after course – left you wondering – how can she even top this? And then – next meal comes and she somehow does. She should be on Top Chef.
Sharon is the housekeeper and the following story says all that needs to be said about her attention to detail – My husband jokingly mentioned to her that she made a bed with such precision that it took him almost all night to kick his feet out from under the sheets. That very night when we went into our room to go to sleep – in addition to the top of the bed being turned down and that fantastic cool pitcher of water with glasses being placed on our nightstand, the bottom of his side of the bed was turned up! That says it all – except for the fact that she’s also an absolutely lovely woman.
Leisha, the laundress, took impeccable care, as always, of our clothes. We wear a lot of silk and linen in Jamaica – which are not the easiest of fabrics to take care of—Leisha dealt with it all to perfection!
And Peadove? The grounds were as gorgeous as ever! And he answered (with a smile always) every single question that we had about trees, flowers, birds and fish – that we had. Being around Peadove just makes you smile.
Jamaican Treasures is an awesome company to book a villa through. Easy – helpful – quick to respond to emails and calls – very patient in answering whatever questions arise. Thanks Lisa and Christina and all!
We traveled around Jamaica for another three weeks and stayed at a variety of places and have concluded that the villa experience can’t be topped.
We’ll be back to the Wharf House – sooner than last time!
Best Wishes – Megan and Gregg Glick (and friends)

From: Susan Rayburn
Sent: Saturday, 24 April
To: 'Lisa - Treasures Villa Group'
Subject: Island House - Tryall

Hi Lisa: I just wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you how wonderful our stay at Island House was. The staff, as usual, absolutely made the vacation extra special. Lovina was a fantastic cook and so easy going. Marjorie kept the house perfect and really took care of us with love and humor. Ralpert does an amazing job with the yard… the rolling lawn, flowers and trees are so beautiful and the pool was always clean and refreshing. We always enjoy Tryall and are so blessed to have the opportunity to experience that level of rest and relaxation. On my last day, I was driving about on the golf cart, taking care of last minute stuff, and unbeknownst to me, my wallet slid out of the cart as I drove up the little hill on Copper Ridge Road. I was so focused on keeping my busy son in the cart, that I didn’t even see it or hear it go. Just as I was to turn into our driveway, another cart came up behind me with a young woman named Marie from Wheel House, and a sweet Rasta man who works on property. They had been behind us and found the wallet…. They chased me all the way down to Island House to return it. I was so grateful that they had taken the time to help me, I would have been in big trouble without that wallet! I have to tell you, I was not in the least surprised at their honesty and kindness… in my many trips to Jamaica I have consistently been pleased with the honor of the Jamaican people I have been lucky enough to encounter. I cannot wait for our next trip to Tryall… we are so in love with the place. Thank you again for making it so simple for us to enjoy such a perfect vacation. I will hopefully be in touch soon to plan our next rest. Best, Susan

From: Tom Daggett
Sent: Sunday, 18 April
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Karma Bay, Tryall Club

It was a great stay.

Karma Bay is beautiful. The layout is very unique and fit our family well. We enjoyed the furnishings and the outdoor sitting spaces were magnificent.

The staff couldn't have been better. We stayed at a different villa last year and it was nice but Karma Bay is many levels above it. The staff at Karma Bay was outstanding. Every one was pleasant and very capable. We especially enjoyed Marcia's cooking and Michael's attentiveness to every detail and his kindess was amazing. My children really enjoyed interacting with all the staff. Patrick was always quick to smile and laugh and really made our family feel at home. Andrea and Katharine did a wonderful job.

We did not travel much around Jamaica. We did go to the zip line place with the kids really enjoyed.

We would definitely recommend Karma Bay.

From: Jane McCoy
Sent: Saturday, 17 April
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,

We had a wonderful time at Summerhill. The villa was beautiful. The kids had a blast. It was so nice for them to be able to eat breakfast and then jump into the pool! I think they spent most of their time in the pool. The Palmyra beach was beautiful and not very crowded at all. We went there a few times, especially since it was so close and we had a driver.

We did make the trek to Negril. I'm not sure I would do that again with the kids. I was a little disappointed with the Negril beaches. We did go to Rick's Cafe and see the cliff divers and then went to a nearby restaurant that was absolutely gorgeous. I think it was called the Rock House or Roadhouse. It was there that we were able to view the beautiful sunset. The adults had a chance to dine at a couple of restaurants - Sugarmill and Houseboat. Sugarmill was average at best and expensive. The Houseboat was excellent.

The staff at Summerhill were very pleasant and hardworking. The chef prepared delicious meals.

I would definitely recommend Summerhill, especially for families with young children and for groups of families. You and your staff have made our trip planning very easy. I appreciate that you answered our barrage of questions with promptness and professionalism. Thank you for all your help!

Regards,
Jane McCoy

From: Tucker, Jacqueline
Sent: Thursday, 15 April
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Sunvilla, Ocho Rios

Hello Lisa,
I am not thrilled to be back from my vacation, as you can imagine. I had a very good time in Jamaica. I had brought one of my friends down with me and it was her first time visiting the island. She also had a great time.
The villa was lovely. The pictures on the site did do it justice. I was expecting a beautiful, comfortable place and that is what I got. Ms. Winsome and Vin are great people. We enjoyed her cooking and company. Vin always made us feel comfortable and safe.
I can say that the place was always kept very clean and welcoming.
My only complaint is that the wireless internet was in the guest house instead of the villa. So in order for us to use it we would have to go out on the porch or down by the pool (computers and pool area, not a good idea) and hope that it was connecting at that point in time. That was the only inconvenience to me, as I had professors that I needed to communicate with.
Other than that we had a great trip. We enjoyed all the festivities that the Easter season had to offer. I did get a rental car so getting around the island was very easy for me. I now consider myself a Certified Jamaican Driva.

I would definitely recommend Sun Villa to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Jamaica. I am thinking about returning another time in the future.

On behalf of myself and my friend Quay, I would like to say thank you to Ms. Winsome and Vin for making our trip a great one. I enjoyed my early morning chats with Vin. He was a great person to talk to. Ms. Winsome always made us feel like we were at home. I really miss the both of them. I have met some new friends in the both of them.

~Jackie

From: Dino Dell'Orletta
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Stone Harbour, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Hi Lisa, I am Dino and we rented the stone harbour over the March break with Mike and his family. we all had a wonderful time. the villa and staff were absolutely perfect. what we appreciated in the villa was the numerous sitting areas so that we all did not feel on top of each other. at the same time the communal areas like the dinner table and the large living room couch could accommodate all of us quite well. The grounds and the pool were fantastic. the pool was great and tony was extra considerate and made sure in the evening the Jacuzzi was nice and warm. of course the beach and the proximity of the reef were big highlights. We snorkelled everyday. We were also blessed with sunny days and very warm water. calm days allowed us to explore the reef but later in the week the sea kicked up and the kids and I had a super time body surfing for hours on the beautiful horse beach to the east of us. we walked to Dunns fall and climbed the falls several times. we also took a day trip with the hired bus and driver to Port Antonio and did a long fun river raft excursion. we also went in to Ocho Rios twice. Sade was kind and fed us well. Joy, tony and second was equally helpful and always had a smile and a laugh to share. Probably one thing that could be improved was the experience with our bus driver "Bow Wow". He was very kind and professional but it would have been nice if he provided some tourist information about the sights throughout our drive to Port Antonio. he however did go out of his way when we had to make a quick medical stop for my son in Ocho Rios on the way back. He was patient and waited for us even though it was well past quitting time. Sade also stayed late that night and ensured we were all fed and taken care of before she left.
You should definitely promote the fact that the reef is so close and that the guests can take in this wonderful activity. Having the kayaks was a must a provided access to it anytime we wanted. Tony actually managed to borrow another double kayak for our use for the full week which was a added bonus as we didn't have to hear the kids fight as to who gets to go first.

I should let you know that the toilet in the master bedroom was leaking slightly, that is the main cap which drains the tank that closes after flushing was not sealing 100% therefore fresh water was running slightly but continuously. This can run up the water bill over time and wastes precious fresh water. Also as the main villa gets locked up at night the staff should formally go over appropriate fire drill action during the introductions. I would and have recommended the villa to many friends already.
Dina

(Lisa's Note: Update, the leaking toilet has been fixed! Staffed trained to brief clients on fire drills)

From: Dan Fleeter
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Mount Corbett, Discovery Bay

Lisa,

We had an amazing time in Jamaica. Mount Corbett is beautiful, very accommodating of our large group. The staff were suberb, in particular Omar and the new chef Simone. She cooked everything we requested, and Omar took great care of us. When not at the beach, we spent most of our days on the wraparound porch or on the tennis court. Would definitely recommend this house -- comfortable for all 18 of us, great views, nice amenities, we had no complaints.

We visited Dunn's River Falls, which was nice but touristy -- other than that we checked out the local beaches for snorkeling, diving, and kitesurfing.

Thanks again for your help--

Dan

From: Deepika Sawhney
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Reveille, Tryall Club, Jamaica

Hello Lisa
We had a wonderful stay at Reveille. We have already recommended it to a number of friends. We did River tubing and visited the Bird Sanctuary. We were very well looked after and had a wonderful stay
Thank you
Deepika

From: Patrice Armstrong-Leach
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Miss P's Place in Silver Sands

Dear Lisa;

Olivia and I had an amazing time at Ms. P's Place. The Villa is perfect ; everything I hoped it would be - a slice of old-time Jamaica with a pool!

I luxuriated in the view every morning on the veranda , rocking away, with a cup of sublime Jamaican coffee in hand!

Ms. Becky and Ms. Christine are gems - Ms. Becky's first thing was to show off the uniquely beautiful "jade vine" arbor in the back yard - how she knew I was a garden nut, I don't know - but that did it! We hit it off. She and Christine made us feel right at home and saw to our every need. Let me tell you - that aloe stem came in very handy after I sat talking in the sun and burned a bit! You know what they say - "mad dogs and English men go out in the noon day sun" .

Okay - so the crab racing was hilarious, not to mention the karaoke night - wow! LOL

I have enjoyed several visits to Silver Sands over the past 19 years - Ms. P's rates first place; I would definitely recommend this villa to all my friends and family. The accommodations were right on; modern Jamaican, well kept, all the right details and evening entertainment - we loved having the DVD/CD at our disposal.

I'm plotting now how to get back to Ms. P's and Jamaica before too long. Simply a lovely respite. Thanks very much to all, especially you and Ms. Becky !

Best regards,

Patrice

PS By all means post this - I intended to do that today!

 

From: Steve Askin
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Makana Villa, Discovery Bay

Hi Lisa,
I think we all agree it was the best vacation we have ever had. The staff was very helpful and efficient…I do believe we are spoiled. Definitely would stay at MAKANA again.

Best,
Steve

From: Diane Dahl
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Goat Hill, Montego Bay

Lisa -It was wonderful. LOVED Goat Hill ... the architecture was gorgeously laid out, the grounds impeccable, but the staff was what really made it. What a wonderful experience. I wrote a long entry in the guest book there that you can use. Not much time this week - crazy busy. But would be happy to write something later. Best, Diane

From: Doug Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, 13 April
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Intack Villa, Montego Bay

Lisa: Again another grand adventure in Jamaica...Intack Villa was spacious and elegant...it’s location was excellent and the view spectacular...I recommend it without reservation...thank you and your staff...our driver Clayton was the best! Thank you...Doug

From: Jacqueline Gayle-Kelly
Sent: Monday, 12 April
To: christina@luxuryvillatreasures.com; lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueno, Montego Bay

Hi All!
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that my family and I had a wonderful time at Idleawile villa. It was the perfect Easter vacation. The location is private and serene, and the large open veranda, beautiful landscape and large pool/gazebo area all worked well for adults and children. The hammocks and swing were a welcome retreat. However, what made this all work so well for us was the staff! Brenda, Craig and Gary were absolutely wonderful! The meals were delicious and it was great for us as returning Jamaicans to enjoy the meals of our childhood. Craig and Gary also graciously participated in several rounds of dominoes with my Dad and Brother-in-law. We are planning on returning next year and am definitely looking forward to being pampered again!
Take care,
The Kelly Family, Florida.

From: Doria Brooks
Sent: Thursday, 1 April
To: Christina - Luxury Villa Treasures
Subject: Pleasant View Villa, Montego Bay

Just a note to say thanks to all. We had a great time at the house . Our kids loved it - the chef and Ms Viv were so great and accommodating.

Also we appreciate all your help and the concierge on the island checking in on us.

Thanks again
Doria& Bernard Brooks

From: Rachael Miller
Sent: Sunday, 28 March
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Endless Summer, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa!!

Thank you! We all had the most amazing week! The staff at Endless Summer was so nice and accommodating, we loved them! I would definitely recommend this vacation to others and would absolutely love to do another vacation through Jamaican Treasures. We probably could have seen more of Jamaica, but the villa was so beautiful we didn't want to leave! We went to a few of the local beaches and ventured to Negril for a day which was wonderful! Thank you again for all of your help in making our vacation truly memorable.

Take Care,
Rachael Miller

From: Lisa Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, 24 March
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Pimento Hill Villa, Montego Bay

I just wanted to say what a wonderful staff you all have at this villa. We really enjoyed staying at this villa. the staff was excellent and we can only hope of returning. you know we will. thats again for the wonderful time the staff really made our stay perfect.

From: Farzad Irani
Sent: Tuesday, 23 March
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Villa Olga, Montego Bay

Hey Lisa,
The vacation was great! We had a lot of fun and went on several
interesting and exciting adventures including ATV safari, cliff
jumping, and climbing Dunn's River Falls. Our driver was very
accomadating and it was easy to relax and have a good time. Thank you
very much for everything and I am so glad we chose you to set us up
with the vacation. I would definetly do a villa vacation again!

Thanks Lisa,

Farzad Irani

From: Tobi Kantor
Sent: Monday, 22 March
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Sunrise, Tryall Club

Lisa - we had a wonderful time and plan on returning to Sunrise within the year! The staff was superb, the resort lovely, the tennis amazing! Thank you for your help in choosing Sunrise Villa.
Tobi

From: Katerine Alvarez
Sent: Monday, 22 March
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Lolivya, Port Antonio

Hi Lisa
I just have positive comments about lolivya , this is the second time we stay in the villa
I will recommend the villa to friends. The staff was friendly and very professional.

Regards,
Kate

From: Abby Schiffman
Sent: Monday, 22 March
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Anticipation Villa, Tryall Club

Hi Lisa
We had a wonderful time. Like last year, the house and staff were terrific. In fact, I know that some of the staff were new last year and this year they all seemed very polished and ran the house like pros. Avis and Gregory went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful time and my kids are still talking about Adrian! A random aside, one of my boys was very sick with an ear infection and high fever. The nurse at Tryall was great and we had a doctor from Montego Bay at the villa w/in a few hours to examine my son and get medicine. So, we only have wonderful things to say about Anticipation, Tryall and all of you who arranged the trip for us.
Best,
Abby Schiffman

From: Kathy Anderson
Sent: Sunday, 28 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Ebb Tide, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa, we enjoyed our vacation very much. The villa was perfect for our needs, we loved being close to the beach, and how quiet and safe the location is.... and the staff were fantastic (it took a couple days to get used to being taken care of!) We would recommend the villa to others looking for a relaxing family vacation.
We will definitely look for a villa next time we are booking a trip, and we particularly LOVED having the cooking included in the price!!!
Our only comments would be to put a 'light shade' facing the house on the security lights so they glow away from the house. The lights at night glow directly into the two back bedrooms and make it very bright, I found it tricky to get used to as I'm used to sleeping in the dark.
My only other comment would be to try cleaning the couch/cushions in front of the tv, some of us were sensitive to the mold/mildew on this couch (previous guests must have sat on the couch wet maybe or spilled drinks),other than this small suggestion, the house was very cozy, warm and welcoming. We love the setup of the common room, lots of space for everyone, with separate, quiet bedrooms - it was the perfect house with all the windows, doors and the patio is beautiful.
Thanks to the owner and particularly the staff for providing us with the perfect trip! If there weren't so many places in the world to see, we would come back every year.
Kathy Anderson & family :)

 

From: Frankie Harvey
Sent: Saturday, 27 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject:Whispering Waters, Discovery Bay

Hi Lisa!
We had a wonderful time while down there, just like always! The staff was awesome and we fell in love with all of them.. they treated us like gold.. of course we would recommend the villa to others, which we have.. chef aj makes some very delicious meals and is in all of our opinions, quite talented.. they accomodated us at every turn! thank you so much for working with us to make it possible!! have a great weekend!! sincerely..
FRANKIE HARVEY

From: Andrea Siegel
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Azure Cove, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the follow up email. We had a wonderful holiday!! the villa was clean and spacious and the staff were warm and helpful. we have already passed along the info to many of our friends and have agreed that this is where we will take our family vacations in the future. it was an easy and relaxing holiday to take with small children.
Andrea

From: Vincent Albanese
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Silent Waters, Montego Bay

Lisa!
In the rush of the honeymoon and our transition back to reality, we totally forgot to send you a thank you email or call. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and it was in no small part due to your help and planning. You helped us out so much along the way. We LOVED Silent Waters and would recommend it to anyone. We would also definitely take another villa vacation (and hopefully if we are lucky make it back to Silent Waters!). We wrote up a small blurb that Jean put on the Silent Waters website, but we would be happy to write up a review for you, Jamaican Treasures, or Silent Waters. Just let us know how. We really had the best time. Thank you.
Also, if you want, you can check out our photographer's slideshow from the rehearsal dinner at Coyaba and the wedding at Silent Waters at www.vinandinessa.com, under the Wedding Photo Album tab.
Again thanks so much,
Vin & Inessa

Dear Lisa:

I know Vin had thanked you already, but I wanted to tell you that you really made the wedding so very special and your attention to us during our search was so helpful! I really appreciate everything that you did for us and in making me see Silent Waters, and knowing that I would fall in love with it!

If you need any recommendations or for us to write up a review or anything like that, we would be more than happy to do so!

Again, thanks again,
Inessa and Vin

 

From: Sacha Thomas
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Sand Dollar, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa,
Yes... so glad to hear from you.... The mini getaway for my 50th was amazing. Victorine and Karlene really did a great job in making us feel at home..and even worked behind my back some magic.. Karlene backed a double chocolate Birthday cake and my friends decorated the villa with balloons, streamers,etc. The villa is in a great location and we all loved that we had separate bedrooms. The pool area was a great relaxation spot and in the evening we went down to the crab races on Friday night. The only let-down was that had we known that there was a live band on Thursday nights - we would have gone to dance. Possibly- a list of activities for that week could be supplied to the guests when they arrive so that they don't missing anything going down at the beach bar. The water at the beach was warm, and there were always lounge chairs available too. We were able to get live lobster from Tom for our final night as a special dinner and we tried the jerk chicken twice. Karlene made us ginger shrimp one evening too which was amazing. I would definitely recommend this villa to others, so is there a spot to send that in on the website? Lastly, the villa was in the perfect location from the airport, only 45 minutes and we were there. Having Billie Cain pick us up was also a treat..and he also reconfirmed with us the day before going home - so we had no worries. I am not sure when any of us will return to Jamaica but if we did - most of us said a villa vacation would be the way to go. For now we are up to our knees in snow-drifts and just hoping for spring. If you would like I can send a picture or two of our trip - it might be worth sharing with those thinking about going.
Alexandra (Sacha) Thomas

From: Tracy Fauls
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group; Tricia- Jamaica Villa Treasures
Subject: Tropical Spice Villa, Runaway Bay

Dear Lisa and Tricia:
We stayed at Tropical Spice from February 10th toFebruary 15th; please see my review below:
Words can’t describe the experience we had at Tropical Spice. Both villas are not only beautiful and decorated perfectly, but they are immaculately clean. The grounds are manicured to precision. The staff operated as efficiently and attentively to that of a Five Star Hotel. The difference between the Five Star Hotel and Tropical Spice is that at Tropical Spice you are treated as family not as one-time guests. Althea, Juliette, Chef Goody, O’Brian, and Jack make up a staff that I believe truly is impossible to beat. Althea, the villa manager, was not only one of the most incredibly efficient people I have ever met, but more importantly loving and caring. Our every need was met by Althea, even when we weren’t quite sure what that was…and if you are planning on going over a holiday, expect nothing but personal touches and unforgettable memories. We celebrated Valentine’s Day, my husband Ryan and I (Tracy Fauls), along with our friends Todd and Tracey Dreby, and we couldn’t believe our eyes! Let’s put it this way, we invited Althea to come visit us about 100 times a day! She even called overseas to make sure we made it home safely. We miss her every day. Juliette was never seen without a smile and a hug to give and kept the Villas looking pristine and shiny! Not once was anything out of order, there were always fresh towels, dishes cleaned, and floors glistening. Chef Goody makes you never want to attempt to cook another dish in your life, because nothing will compare to his cooking. We had breakfast lunch and dinner at the Villa everyday for six days straight and each meal was better than the next. Chef was even kind enough to allow us to come into his kitchen to teach us how he prepared the fish, which by the way, there was never anything left but the bones! Chef was warm and professional and his kitchen was spotless. O’Brian was our bartender; he taught us how to say “Ya Mon” even though we don’t sound nearly as cool as him. He treated us as special friends and put a smile on our face every time we saw him. If we were by the pool he came to us, we didn’t need to move to have a wonderfully delicious drink in front of us. We also tried to recruit O’Brian to come visit us in the states. Last but certainly not least is Jack, the groundskeeper. Jack keeps the grounds looking like a tropical oasis! The pool looks like a screen saver – every day! Jack taught us the different plant life on the Villa grounds as well as introduced us to fruit native to the island. Jack’s smile would melt your heart and we were excited every time we saw him. One last item I would like to mention that I think is equally as important was the safety that you felt and the protection that was given to us during your stay. There was security every single night. The front and back gates were locked and your private beach and bar; were genuinely yours, no one was bothering you or invading your privacy and if anyone came too close, Althea was there to protect our privacy and well being. If the above doesn’t sum it up, our next booking of the villa should, Tropical Spice was our dream vacation and our home away from home. I have been visiting Jamaica with my family since I was a little girl and would never return without Tropical Spice being my destination! Thank you so much for opening your doors and your hearts to us! See you soon same time next year….if not sooner! Please let us know if there is anywhere you woud like us to post reviews, we are more than happy to do so at any time.
Our love and gratitude,
Ryan and Tracy Fauls

From: Michael Presley
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Seagull Cottage, Silver Sands

Wish i was back in Jamaica, New York is being punish with snow. The villa was great. Jennifer made a dreadfruit pudding for me that was off the chain. I would definitely recommend it. Send me an email if there are any vacation sales on the resort, I need to get away from this dreary place.
Thanks Lisa.

From: John Wells
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Halcyon villa, Port Antonio

Hi Lisa,

We had a GREAT vacation. Stanly, Dorothy, Donna, etc. were wonderful as was the villa. Can you please tell the owner that we really enjoyed our visit. (Also, we tipped them just as we discussed and hope that was completely satisfactory). We really enjoyed it and appreciated your working with us on price and arranging it on such short notice. Please pass our best wishes and thanks to all involved!
John Wells and family!

From: Denise Gunter
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject:Scotch on the Rocks
Lisa,
I had meant to email you sooner, but quickly got busy at work upon my return. We had a fantastic time at Scotch on the Rocks, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering a villa vacation in Jamaica. The house itself is delightful -- painted a lovely turquoise -- like the color of the sea. The gardens are filled with wonderful tropical flowers and planting. The furnishings are of a very high standard. The multiple decks with their sea views are beyond description. Having your own swimming dock that you can jump off of into the warm water is also a special treat. The house has all the modern conveniences -- new flat screen tvs, many cable channels, and wireless that worked very well. But what really sets Scotch on the Rocks apart is the genuine kindness of the staff. They were just wonderful. Cherry and Elvis are great cooks. I could go on for days about how terrific the food was. Bryan was terrific and made us excellent rum punch. Pauline and Henry also took wonderful care of us. My advice to any visitor would be: Just leave yourself in the capable hands of the SCoR team and you will be well taken care of. I also want to mention that the staff of Jamaican Treasures was wonderful to deal with -- always answering my questions promptly and cheerfully. Jamaican Treasures connected us with a wonderful driver, Ferdinand Gordon, who also took great care of us. I truly hope I can return someday soon.
Best regards.
Denise Gunter (please feel free to post this on your website)

From: Laura Silver McGuire
Sent: Friday, 26 February
To: Lisa-Treasures Villa Group
Subject: Blue Heaven Villa

Hi Lisa,
We had a wonderful time and we would DEFINITELY take another villa vacation and have already recommended it to several others. We've wondered if there are villas with two master bedrooms so we can potentially travel with other families, but we also love the Blue Heaven so it will be a tough choice. Thanks for checking in and let me know if you have any other questions.
Laura

From: Martin Provost
Date: Mon, Feb 1
Subject: Miss P's Place, Silver Sands
Hello Susan,
We just wanted to take some time to thank you for the wonderful week that we have spent at Miss P's. You have a great villa, nicely decorated and very confortable. The ocean view is wonderful and we even enjoyed a double rainbow over the sea once! The kids loved the pool and the beach at Silver Sands is really beautiful...and we often had it almost to ourselves! We did a one-day trip with Billy and he is a great guide and a very nice person. We also went snorkeling with Harold (Errol?). Saving the best for last, Miss Becky and Christine are amazing! We already miss their delicious meals. They are great cooks, keep the house very neat and above all, they are wonderful people! The kids loved them and so did we.
Thanks again. I hope we will have a chance to return to Silver Sands and Miss P's.
Martin

From: Michael Honein
Sent: Wednesday, 10 February
To: Christina - Luxury Villa Treasures
Cc: 'Tricia- Jamaica Villa Treasures'; 'Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures'
Subject: Red Fox Villa,Silver Sands

Hi Christina,
I just wanted to write to let you and everybody know that we had a great time during our vacation at the Red Fox Villa at Silver Sands. We cannot find the words to describe how great a vacation we had. We are already planning our next trip back there for next year. The staff was amazing and the villa itself and all the amenities were unbelievable. Thank you for everything you guys did in helping us arrange this trip. Everybody had an excellent time. We cannot say enough about the staff including Kelly, Carmen and Ms. Shaw.
Thanks again,
Michael

From: Kara
Sent: Tuesday, 2 February
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Villa Sur Mer, Negril

Hi Lisa. Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your email. Villa Sur Mer was fabulous. Our guests and I were treated extremely well by the majority of the staff:
1. Magonna, the property manager, was very attentive to our needs. She was always available when we were in need and she was extremely gracious to all of our guests, those staying both at the villa as well as at the cottages. She also made sure that everything we needed for our wedding was taken care of, and did so in a very timely manner. Additionally, Magonna welcomed each of our guests personally as they arrived which was very nice.
2.The night security guard (Roy) and the groundsman (Richard) were also very helpful and went beyond their job responsibilites to ensure that we were all comfortable, safe and well-looked after. If we needed anything after-hours, they always knew how to help us and were more than willing to help us.
3.Our housekeeper, Donna, also ensured that our every need was met and was very polite and helpful in all of her interactions with the 12 people occupying the villa. She went out of her way to ensure the comfort of every single guest at the villa. Also, she made sure to always ask me if there was anything that I needed; I never had to find her to solve a problem/ask a question, she was always around to address our needs. She also made sure to welcome all of our guests as they arrived, which was very much appreciated.
4. Charlie, our driver, was excellent. Not only was he availabe at all times, he also had very valuable suggestions for our guests as to where to go and what to see while in Negril.
5. In terms of staff, our only complaint was with Donnayue (spelling??), the chef at the villa. Although the food that he prepared was excellent, and everyone raved about the quality of what he made, during his down time when he was not actively preparing a meal, he would sit down in our living room using the phone, the computer or watching the TV. Even when our guests wished to use either the internet or the telephone, or watch TV, Donnayue would not offer his seat nor discontinue his use of whichever medium was desired for use by our guest. Also, if someone was on the phone and he was watching TV, he would not turn the volume down nor turn off the TV so that the person on the phone could carry on an audible telephone conversation. Finally, as hostess for the week, I had asked Donnayue to prepare snacks for the villa occupants during the middle of the day on one occassion, and he told me that he didn't have the time at the present moment because he was too involved in a game that he was playing-I found this to be very disrespectful. We did though appreciate the food that he prepared, as it was delicious and included several recipes that were unfamiliar to us. Brunch and dinner everyday were served on time and at the perfect temperature.
Although I personally did not get an opportunity to see much of Negril as I was very busy hostessing and preparing for the wedding, most of our guests saw quite a bit of the area was fell in love with beauty of their surroundings.
Thanks again for all of you help in locating Villa Sur Mer. We, and all of our guests, had a fantastic week and enjoyed a beautiful wedding.
Kara Bagot

Lisa's Note: We have brushed up on the staff being referred here and rest assured that the necessary improvements were made. The owner and management apologise for this but assure us that it will not happen again.

From: Gail O'Brien
Sent: Monday, 25 January
To: 'Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures'
Villa: Rose Cottage and Sunrise, Tryall Club
Hello Lisa
I will fill out the comment sheet but briefly, we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. The houses worked very well and the staff in each were first class. They also worked well together. We had a terrific time and there is no reason to think we would not be back!
Kind regards
Gail
(Note: Gail and family booked in again for the Christmas and New Year)

From: Michael
Sent: Friday, 22 January
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: Bawatch Villa, Runaway Bay

Lisa,
Our trip was everything we imagined and more. Cheryl and the staff were amazing. The villa was beautiful. The pictures on the website do not do it any justice. We can't quit talking about how great our trip was. I would like to thank you for helping me set everything up and we can't wait to come up with another reason to get back.
Thanks for everything,
Mike

From: Kathy Jones
Sent: Monday, 18 January
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Blue Shutters Villa

Blue Shutters worked out very well for us. The staff was great! They surprised us by finding a Christmas tree and decorating it so that we would have a place to put the gifts we brought with us. The food was interesting and presenting very professionally. Delroy fixed us a variety of food and took pains to make the table look as beautiful as the food. Carol was a cheerful and kind worker, doing many thoughtful things for us without being asked. Eric also worked hard to keep the grounds looking picture perfect. He kindly answered my many questions about the plants around us and even found an ackee plant to bring to us to show us one component of the national dish. Our security guard, Reagan, showed us some Jamaican dances and answered my son's many questions about Jamaican music.

The water was warm for swimming and the weather was beautiful. We had an interesting small reef just off the property that we enjoyed snorkeling over every day. The hammock was a popular spot that was not empty often. We also enjoyed what I called the "cement pond". Sitting around the hot tub sized pool sipping a Red Stripe beer or a Pina Colada was heavenly after a morning snorkeling swim. The covered patio was lovely and where we spent a lot of time eating, lounging on the couches and playing games. We visited Ocho Rios once with Delroy as our guide, but we really didn't want or need to go anywhere and that was heavenly after such a stressful autumn.

I have recommended you and this property to another family that is considering a trip to recover from family illness and deaths, as we were. We feel relaxed and restored after our lovely trip to Jamaica.

Kathy Jones

 

From: John Broadbent
Sent: Friday, 18 December
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: Scotch on the Rocks, Ocho Rios

Dear Lisa,
Thank you for your e.mail.We all without exception had a wonderful
time, everything was perfect.Starting with the staff we found all of
them to be excellent, with Bryan being particularly helpful and friendly
he was always willing and most helpful.The villa was in good condition
and the setting was perfect.You may not know but several of us including
myself were born and brought up in Jamaica so we have some history.
In any event we will definetly come back to Scotch on the Rocks and have
already recommended to other members of the family and friends.
Happy Xmas.
John Broadbent.

From: C Gonzalez
Sent: Friday, 18 December
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: Tradewinds, Ocho Rios

Dear Lisa,

Thank you so much for inquiring about our stay. It was a beautiful villa and we had a wonderful time. Getting away and relaxing was just what we got. The villa was in perfect condition and cozy and comfortable. We return to Jamaica every year sometimes two or three times a year, so we will definitely keep you in mind on our next visit to the island. The staff was wonderful, very polite and pleasant to deal with. Please thank all of them for their hospitality. Again, we had a wonderful time and were very pleased with our vacation. Thanks again for everything, Happy Holidays!

From: Rostyslav Koziy
Sent: Thursday, 17 December
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: Cannon Cottage, Silver Sands

Thanks a lot for the follow-up. In general, I have to admit that we had great time. The week we spent in Jamaica allowed me (and the rest of the family) to get acquainted with the previously uknown and unexplored culture. Certainly, one week is a ridiculously short period to make any serious statement(s). Nevertheless, I'm very happy with my decision to rent a car instead of relying on the taxi or a driver. While driving on Jamaican roads is by itself a memorable experience that reminded me to some extent driving in Eastern Europe, it was the freedom of choice when destinations and routes had to be picked.
The latter allowed us to see a different Jamaica, the one that has not been limited or restricted to any given resort.
Needless to say, your country is beautiful!
Our time at Cannon Cottage left us with some mixed impressions. Location of the villa is simply perfect. Close to the ocean (no need to look for anything closer to the beach) and yet far enough to allow privacy and distance from the typical beach dwellers.
The place seems to be safe enough as security staff was always there, day or night.
The villa is neat, clean and has an awesome garden. Big kudos to the housekeeper and the gardener.
Would we return? I guess this is a major question to ask. My answer is "yes", but I would like to explore some other villas first.
Thank you very much for your help! You do an excellent job! Also, many thanks to Patricia who never hesitated to provide guidance and was always immediately available.

Yours sincerely,
Rostyslav Koziy

From: Francesco Fraioli
Sent: Thursday, 17 December
To: Lisa-JamaicaVillaTreasures
Subject: Crystal Cove, Port Antonio

Lisa,
Crystal Cove is really a paradise!
Everything was great, house, staff etc.
I have only positive comments.
Thank you again.
I hope to see you next year. Best regards
Francesco

From: Trudy White
Sent: Thursday, 17 December
To: lisa@jamaicavillatreasures.com
Subject: Sea Wyf, Silver Sands

Lisa - we had a fabulous time in Jamaica - Miss Ivy, Billy and Bobby , Michael - we were very well taken care of. A lovely holiday albeit a little short! We could not have asked for more. Miss Ivy arranged for us to have massages at the cottage and for a tour of the area. We have only good things to say and we have told all of our friends! I am sure we will be taking advantage of Jamaican Treasures again and hopefully before TOO long.
I have forwarded your message to the others in my party so you may hear from them also.
Best regards and Merry Christmas,
Trudy White

From: Janice Davis
Sent: Monday, November 02
To: swady@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Boca Del Rio, Montego Bay

Hello Swadyann,
Boca del Rio was very beatiful, pleasant and memorable. We all enjoyed our stay. Away from the windows in the living room being hard to open and close,from the inside everything was nice.
We had our personal driver and bus that took us on day trips, then we would return to have great food and play games at the villa.
Your staff was great, they were just what we needed to complete our wonderful trip. Keisha was awesome she took time out to ensure that everyone was happy, comfortable and welcomed. She did more than we were expecting, very resourceful and quick thinking. Gregory was one of a kind, he was helpful and had great humor that kept everyone appriciating him more. Sad to say we all wanted to stay but had to get on the plane to return to our homes and waiting jobs.
WE would like to say a big THANK YOU to Swadyann for helping us with the rental of the Boca del Rio villa. And please express our warmest heartfelt Thank you to the owner of the villa for allowing us to rent her beautiful villa.
Keisha and Neil Mackay

From: Jody Beauchamp
Sent: Wednesday, 21 October
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Sand Dollar, Silver Sands

Hi lisa,
We really enjoyed Sand Dollar. That staff were fantastic (carlene is the best cook!) The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The only thing was we would have prefered air conditioning through out the whole house and not just the bedrooms
Thanks for everything!
Jody

From: Donald Hendrix
Sent: Monday, 21 September
To: lisa@rentjamaicavillas.com
Subject: Scotch on the Rocks, Ocho Rios

Hello Lisa, Yes, we had a great time on our visit to Jamaica. Scotch on the Rocks was a wonderful Villa. Plenty of room for all, and the beds slept wonderful. The staff was great and very helpful. Brian is the best. Our guide Courtney has to be the best in Jamaica. He took us to places we would not have seen otherwise. If you go to Jamaica, there is only one guide, Courtney. The food was very good, but you must tell them what you want. They are not mind readers. Thanks.
The Hendrix Family

From: Sylvia Cadwell
Sent: Tuesday, 1 September
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Heron Cove, Tryall Club

Thanks for your email Lisa. The time at Heron Cove was wonderful and the staff took very good care of us. I would love to come back again if finances permitted it. It was so relaxing and since I had been to Jamaica before, did not feel the need to see much else. Just enjoyed the villa and the beautiful surroundings. Let me know if you have an specials in the future.
Blessings, Sylvia

From: Wolf, William
Sent: Tuesday, September 01
To: 'Tricia- Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Subject: Karma Bay, Tryall Club, Aug. 23-30

Tricia,
Just got back from our stay at Karma Bay and we absolutely loved it! Everything worked out smoothly. So, I want to thank you very much for all the help you gave us. You put in the extra footwork that made our vaca possible. This is the second time you booked a villa for us and we will definitely use you and you're service again in the future. :-)
William Wolf

From: Mark C. Robins
Sent: Monday, 24 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Rose Cottage, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hey Lisa,
First off, I want to apologize tremendously for being so late in my response back to you. My travels didn't stop after Jamaica was over, and I have been on the go so much since then that this is really the first time I've been able to sit down and write you about our experience at Rose Cottage and in Jamaica. Lisa, a few sentences can no begin to capture what my group and I experienced on our vacation. Rose Cottage was nothing short of perfect. The house was beautiful, the view, the staff, everything was absolutely wonderful. I have been coming to Tryall for years and years, and this trip surpasses every single one previous to it. I have never had such friendly and pleasant staff, who were genuinely happy to be at our beck and call. And the food, oh my goodness, the food was to die for! Again, both at the villa and the beach club, the food was ten fold what I am used to there. I am so happy that this trip was such a success and I got a chance to show nine people something so surreal, so magnificent, and it is all thanks to you and all you did in helping me prepare for the trip. Rose cottage surpassed all ten of our expectations and gave us the trip of a life time. Thank you so much for all that you did, and hopefully, I will be talking with you again, when I am planning our next visit to Rose Cottage.
Thanks again Lisa.
Mark Robins

From: Michelle and John Flynn
Sent: Saturday, 22 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Wharf House, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
We had a really wonderful stay at Wharf House!! We loved having our own little "compound" of tropical paradise to enjoy!! The staff was really great, and they all made us feel very much at home in their home community!! We made it over to Round Hill a couple of times, but that is about as far as we went. We really just wanted to "chill" during this vacation, and this is exactly what we did. Round Hill was really lovely, and we enjoyed playing tennis and going to the spa over there.
Thanks again for all of your help putting this trip together for us. We have recommended your site to several friends, so don't be surprised if you have more Austin visitors in the near future!!
Thanks!
Michelle Flynn

From: Fair, Dana
Sent: Thursday, 20 August
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: A Beach Villa in Montego Bay


Dear Lisa
We arrived back home and work life got VERY busy again — which is why we need vacations to places like Jamaica!!
In answer to your question, YES, we would recommend A Beach Villa. In fact, we recommended Jamaican Treasures to a couple in the airport right before we left Jamaica. They stayed at a resort, but when we finished telling them about our experience, I think they were sold. When we decide to return to the islands, we definitely will look at the villas you have available.
We saw an okay amount of Jamaica while there. Honestly, Nakia and I preferred staying at the villa and just relaxing.
We loved the staff. Verna, Fiona, Nicoy, and Andrew were amazing! We feel quite badly as we have not kept in touch with Verna as much as we would have liked. In fact, when I finish this e-mail, I am going to prepare a CD to send to her — I promised. Verna went out of her way to make us feel welcome. In fact, when I wanted to go to church, she took me to hers! And Nicoy’s food was so good, we preferred his entrees and treats to eating out. On the few occasions when we ate out, we kept thinking: Nicoy is better! Right before we left, Verna put together a few jars of hot and spicy sauce. I think it is called Cho Cho. I just had some with my dinner today. So good! It took me back to Jamaica. (smile)

Please give our BEST REGARDS to Verna, the entire staff and the owner. We had such a wonderful time and have such fond memories.
Regards to all at Jamaican Treasures ...
Nakia & Dana Fair

From: Annmarie Francis
Sent: Wednesday, 19 August
To: lisa@rentjamaicavillas.com
Subject: Villa Viento, Ocho Rios

I had the most wonderful time. The place is gorgeous and the treatment from the staff was just super. Niky made extra effort to please all of us. the food was good. Tony was also very helpful along with the rest of staff. I can't complain, just yearning for another vacation soon.
Thanks again
Annmarie

From: Nancy Polumbus
Sent: Tuesday, 18 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Xanadu, Tryall Club. Montego Bay

Hello Lisa,
We had a wonderful vacation staying at Xanadu Villa!! The staff was incredible! They were all so very friendly, Xanadu was beautiful, the meals were wonderful! We were just telling friends last night how it was a vacation that will be hard to ever match! We had 3 of our grown children with us and their spouses and every one of us loved it! To be able to stay in such a lovely home that was immaculately clean, and have meals cooked and served to us, drinks at the pool and patio and all the staff so willing to help in any way…we all agreed it was much more fun and special than going out to eat and staying in a hotel! Everyone loved having the beautiful pool of our own.
We did not see much else of Jamaica in the week we were there, as we loved Xanadu and the Tryall resort so much it was hard to leave. We did do a day trip to Nigrel one day, and enjoyed the beach and Rick’s Café and the cliff jumping…which most of our kids bravely did! But we were anxious to get home to Lurene’s cooking and the lovely service by Karon, Morris and Ionie! We truly thought they were so special!
Tryall Resort was very quiet with not many guests as it was off-season. The guys enjoyed many rounds of golf and the golf course is lovely. We all enjoyed the beach and did eat at the Beach House one evening and we were the only guests. We would love to be able to return during a time when there is more activity in the resort…and a little less humidity….but the affordability of Xanadu in off-season was so great!
Thank you for a most memorable vacation!
Best Wishes,
Nancy Polumbus

From: Dana Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, 18 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Multiple villas at the Tryall Club: Calypso, Randolins, Seafore, Sunrise, Fairwinds

Hi Lisa! Sorry it's taken me so long to get back with you. We absolutely LOVED everything. I would be happy to write a few lines for each villa and will ask my friends that stayed in each villa to do the same. The wedding was more perfect than I could have asked for. The villas were so much better in person. Grant and I went on our honeymoon at Sandals and were SO disappointed after being at Tryall. (We'll never make that mistake again!) We are definitely planning on coming back this summer if we can all swing it!! Thank you for all your help with everything. We all had the best time ever!! Dana

From: Dudley Brown
Sent: Tuesday, 18 August
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Cc: Michell Lindo
Subject: Scotch On The Rocks, Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa,
I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the great service you and your agency gave us as we planned our recent Jamaican vacation. We definitely appreciate your patience as we went through the selection process and are ecstatic that we followed your advice and chose Scotch on the Rocks.
The experience was awesome! We loved the Villa. The place was beautiful, well decorated, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff was exceptional. After a few days, they felt like family. Even writing this description seems inadequate to truly convey how we felt about our experience. As a Jamaican, I was proud of the way they went about everything that they did. Ms Cherry might be the best cook on the island. Mr Elvis simply gets things done. Ms Pauline was like that Aunt that lives to take care of you. And Mr Bryan was always gracious, attentive, and dignified. He was also great with the kids. We didn't spend as much time with Henry but the grounds we beautifully maintained.
After an experience like that, I definitely plan on going back. While in Ja, we checked out the villa "Sweet Spot" in Runaway Bay. The owner was gracious and showed us the entire place. It was gorgeous. Depending on the size of the group for my next trip, it'll be either there or Scotchies. I'm biased towards Scotchies, though, b/c of the staff and the experience we just had.
Courtney, our driver was also great. We could not have asked for a more patient, punctual, jovial, fun-loving guy. I'd definitely request him again.
Thanks again for all your help. Let me know if there is a place (website) where you would want me to go fill out a review or whatever. I'd be happy to do it for both your company and the villa.
Dudley Brown, Jr, MD

From: Mizlyn Lewis
Sent: Monday, 17 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Chillin, Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa, Just picked up your mail. My family and I had a lot of fun, so much that we decided to do it again next year! My stay at Chillin was great to Nicki the house girl was very sweet and Paulette, the food was great. We did not have enough time to do a lot of traveling so next time we are going to make a few changes to that.. November is my birthday and I always spend it in Jamaica so I want you to find me a very romantic spot for my stay! ok?
Take care, Mitsy

From: Michael Stavrianos
Sent: Saturday, 15 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas; Zoya Gleizer
Subject: Heron Cove, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Lisa, We had a great time at Heron Cove...thanks for asking. We went to Montego Bay once while we were there, and had lunch at Valerie's restaurant...but other than that, we stayed at Tryall. Here's a quick review from my wife Zoya...who was celebrating her 40th birthday while we were in Jamaica: "The villa and the staff were truly wonderful! Probably the most beautiful setting I've ever stayed in! If you need a change of scenery, best bet is to go to the beach or up to the great house. Leaving the property just makes you want to come back."
Best regards,
Mike

From: Charline
Sent: Friday, 14 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Half Moon Villas

Hi Lisa, So thoughtful of u. We had a wonderful time. The highlight for me was surprising my husband by getting him a new wedding band(he lost it years ago and had been asking me to get him one). On the beach, sunset, bonfire with all the children & family & friends. The staff at the villa was wonderful. They were very warm and made our stay most enjoyable. The butler even helped us to get an ordained minister for the vows renewal and blessings.
Thanks for all you and your staff did. Everyone had a blast!

From: Gary
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: lisa@rentjamaicavillas.com
Subject: Serenity Villa, Montego Bay

Lisa: It was a wonderful vacation for us, a great way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary by returning to the very villa we had our honeymoon in! We were a little concerned that the villa might be showing it's age, but to our surprise it was better than we recalled. The veranda had been expanded (we brought our pictures from our honeymoon with us and shared them). The staff was also simply amazing! My wife wanted to take them home. Every concern and comfort was addressed.

We have travelled the world over 20 years, and you have some of the best staff we have encountered. Our one complaint is the growth in the surrounding area over the years. The traffic on the road behind the villa has grown from a little trickle of traffic to a river. Compression brakes on the trucks early in the AM. It was not as serene as it once was. When we return, and we would like to, we think we will stay in another of the choices in the villa book left at Serenty. I brought some of the names of other villas home with me. Maybe in that bay closer to Ocho Rios? Some of those looked wonderful. We likely will bring the family, and friends.

Best regards,

Gary

From: Mary Beth Yates
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Little Palm Villa, Tryall Club, Jamaica

Hi Lisa
Our trip was wonderful!! Tryall could not have been better, we loved it. Litttle Palm was amazing, as was the staff. They did everything possible to make our vacation perfect. Our daughter Jessie had an appendicitis while we were there, so we had some drama. Given all that, we were so well cared for on all levels and will be back soon. Thank you, Mary Beth Yates
PS: the food was fab!!

From: Ann St. Clair
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Summertime Villa, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Hi, Lisa.
We had a wonderful time on our vacation! We loved Summertime Villa—the staff were so warm and accommodating—especially Omar who always brightened our day and tended to our every need and Oliver whose cooking was great! Unfortunately, we all probably gained 5 pounds. The way the money was handled for groceries and bar purchases was very simple and efficient—Marvette even returned a little money to us at the end of the week!

The villa itself is lovely, especially the pool area and grounds. We loved eating our meals on the veranda and were surprised how cool and pleasant it was most of the time. It seemed much cooler than it was when we stayed at Wheel House—we wondered if the location of Summertime just gets better breezes.

We also enjoyed having a driver and van for the week, although I can’t really say we took full advantage of it because we so enjoyed staying at the villa. We did go to the beach at Tryall and couple of times, and one day we went to Dunn’s River Falls, which was great fun. It was really nice to see that much of the island.

A suggestion for the owners of Summertime might be to update the bathrooms and add some shelving in the bathrooms and closets to make it more convenient for guests. Also, the TV was relatively small and its sound quality not great (and there didn’t appear to be a way to connect it to the speaker system.)

One other minor thing—your description indicated that there are 4 bedrooms with a king or 2 twin beds. There are actually only 3, so two of the women in our group had to share a king bed. That’s not a huge problem but you might want to update your information. (Lisa's note.....this has now been updated....Thanks Ann!)

All in all, we had a wonderful time and we are anxious to return. Our group had pretty much decided that, because of various conflicts, we might not be able to make a trip next summer, but by the end of the week at Summertime we were determined to try and make it work. I hope we can!

 

Thanks, Ann

P.S. I notice you have a new website. Looks good!

From: Gray Barrow
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Norse Hill, Port Antonio, Jamaica

Lisa,
We had the most wonderful time in Jamaica. Although we have been to Jamaica many times this was our first time renting a villa and seeing the Port Antonio area. The villa was breath taking, the views, the grounds, and the staff exceeded my expectations. We traveled with 7 children all ranging in age from 17 to 3 and everyone had a memorable time.

The villa staff were so accommodation and became part of our extended family! Our driver Harry was the most pleasant and knowledgeable driver. We saw so much of the area, from Dunn's River Falls, Reich Falls, rafting on Rio Grande, Boston Jerk, Somerset Falls and the local beaches.

After a long day of sight seeing our villa was such a relaxing welcome home environment for the entire family. Our family will never stay in a resort type setting again and villa rental is the only way to truly experience a family and authentic culture base vacation. We will be back!
Thanks,
Gray Barrow

From: Cordella Bart Stewart
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: lisa@rentjamaicavillas.com
Subject: Calypso Villa, Tryall Club, Jamaica

Hi Lisa
I have just got back after a wonderful time in Jamaica.
I stayed with a friend in Mo Bay the first week which was really hectic (preparing for her wedding) and Tryall was welcome relief.

The villa was lovely and we cannot speak highly enough of the staff. They made us feel welcome and were attentive to all our needs. As we are local we had friends dropping including sometimes at meal times and they were never phased.

Mr Breezy is a superb head of house and Aldine, the cook, should be in a restaurant. Her cooking is so good we never ate out. We all ate Jamaican food and within a day or two she worked out the eating habits of my finicky 17 year old used to fast food and takeaways and made sure he could share all the meals. Marcia and Suizet kept the place spotless and ensured our laundry was always pristine. Dwight made sure the grounds were perfectly manicured and the patio are clean. All of us will miss them.

Calypso is perfect for a family rental. The decor is to a high standard but not too fussy so we felt able to relax. The only concern is the pool. I don't swim but those who did thought it dangerous for children. I understand it falls to an 8 foot drop. The living room could also do with a ceiling fan. That is the only criticism and all of us ( 3 different family's with different tastes) would certainly stay there. Also while near to the beach, there is no sea view from the villa although the brochure suggests there is.
I had a chance to look at Sugar Hill where some friends stayed a few days and I preferred the ambience of Calypso.

The Commissary at Tryall Great House is overpriced. There are well stocked supermarkets in Montego Bay and I understand nearby in Hopewell and Sandy Bay. Villa staff have the details.

I travelled around quite a bit including to Kingston and there were no mishaps. I also took in rafting on the Martha Brae in Falmouth less than an hours drive from Montego Bay, which I highly recommend at $60US each raft which holds 2 people. The trip is about an hour.

I hope this is helpful and thanks again. I will certainly be coming back to you to rent Calypso again.
Kind regards
Cordella

 

(Further follow up advice from Cordella.......)

From: cbartstewart
Sent: Wednesday, 19 August
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Visit

Hi Lisa

Having looked at some of the other comments on your website (day dreaming about my next trip) the other tip I would mention is that people consider hiring a driver and van. There are lots of places to go to in Jamaica and it is a shame to confine oneself to barracks but at $50 to $80US to get the 20 minuite distance just from Tryall to Mo Bay it soon racks up. My husband hired a car for 2 days which was only used once and cost $350US.
The main roads are very good and well signposted but local drivers are speed demons and like to overrtake on bends. A van and driver package is cheaper and avoids the stress.

All the best

Cordella

From: Sekaya
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: Lisa - Rent Jamaica Villas
Subject: Skylark Villa, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Wow Lisa I can't believe you just emailed me because I just had a dream that I was back in jamaica and Ms. Dolores, Ms. Sonia and Howard were there too!

My friends and I definitely had a great time. Although we really didn't see a lot of jamaica, we did manage to go to negril for a day trip. The staff at skylark villa were great. They were very friendy. They made our stay that much better.

As far as advice, just save up your money. It can get quite expensive when it comes to food and especially transportation. And try to take day trips to all the famous towns. Jamaica is beautiful so explore as much as you can so you can have the full jamaican experience.

Sekaya

From: Rachel Hart
Sent: Thursday, 13 August
To: lisa@rentjamaicavillas.com
Subject: Xanadu Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Good Morning Lisa,
We had a splendid time at Xandau. We are Jamaicans and when returning to the beautiful Island we like to stay at a private home so we are not grouped together with all of the tourists!! Xandau is perfect for us. My only complaint was that the shower in the master bathroom was leaking. The staff made it clear to us the parts were ordered but had not come in yet.
Xandau is truly a wonderful home. The treasure the owners have collected from all over the world made it very special. I hope we will return before long.
Rachel Hart

Villa Paradiso, Ocho Rios - Review:

“We can tell you that our stay at Villa Paradiso was basically perfect.

The facility is gorgeous, the location beautiful and the swimming/snorkeling terrific. The many other amenities - gym, game room, ping-pong, kayak, music Cd's, DVD movies, books - were great for non-loafing afternoons and evenings.

Special mention about the Staff who were absolutely outstanding, professional and competent. They are also super-friendly and always do anything possible to be helpful. Antoinette has everything well and smoothly in hand, Leila is an old world gem, Michael and Jermaine are ever-present to take care of anything anyone needs and Judith never failed. Ronnie was like part of our group since he spent 3 days with us in the Blue Mountains - where he learned how to play Poker and taught us a local form of Dominoes - before the week at Paradiso. They are the very best part of a Jamaican experience. Please make sure they know of our feelings about this.”

From: Karla Gabriel
Sent: Monday, 6 July
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Villa Viento, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Hi Lisa,
Just an update on the wonderful time we had at Villa Viento. The property and villa is so gorgeous and Tony and the crew took care of us for the entire time we stayed. The sign to get to Villa Viento is so small maybe they can look into getting a bigger sign that will be more visible for people to find the villa.

My family would like to thank you and Jamaica Treasures for all your help in planning this wonderful vacation and we will definitely do business with you again.

Regards,
Karla Gabriel

From: Alexia Brown
Sent: Friday, 26 June
To: christina@jamaicantreasures.com
Cc: swady@jamaicantreasures.com; Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Wharf House, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Christina,

We just got back on Saturday from Wharf House and just wanted to thank you for everything. We had such a great time – the house is absolutely beautiful and the staff was great. Mrs. Valrie is a true chef! We have never eaten so well. Also, thanks for recommending hiring a van. Our driver was Neville – he was truly lovely. More than a driver, he was our unofficial tour guide – and also a very special human being – my 4 year old son loved him.

We’ll be sure to be in touch for our next trip to Jamaica.

Thanks again,

Alexia

Fairwinds Villa, Tryall Club: TRIP ADVISOR Review

From: Annmarie Francis
Sent: Wednesday, 24 June
To: Lisa
Subject: ANN MARIE - VILLA VIENTO, Ocho Rios Villa, Jamaica - FEEDBACK

Hi Lisa,

I just thought I'd let you know, my group had a very good stay at the villa. The staff was very hospitable and helpful. Nicky and Tony was excellent. They prepared all our meals well the taste of the food was good. Villa Viento is extremely beautiful I expecially liked the wide opening at the back with such wonderful scenery.
I have no doubt I will stay here again. Thanks very much.
Annmarie

From: Dorothy Quest
Sent: Wednesday, 3 June
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Jamaica Columns, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Hi Lisa,
jamaica Columns was wonderful, the perfect setting for my wedding. My wedding co-ordinator spoke with one of the owners
and we indicated that we would be happy to share photos. I would be willing to write a brief commentary. The staff are exceptional again I am willing to expand if required.
All the best
Dorothy Quest-Gordon

From: Chris Bauer
Sent: Monday, 22 June
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Sea Spray Villa, Silver Sands, Jamaica

Hi, Lisa,

Here’s my feedback:
• Sea Spray was fabulous, wonderful, beautiful! We absolutely loved it and can honestly say it was our most relaxing vacation ever!
• We would highly recommend it and would definitely take another villa vacation.
• Other than going down to the public beach for shopping, we only ventured out of the resort one day and that was a trip to Dunns River Falls.
• Sea Spray Villa was the best ever due to the pool, proximity to the beach and wonderful staff!! Please please tell the owner that she truly has the best of the best with Daphne and Jillian. Daphne was so accommodating on everything — I didn’t know what her hours were — she just asked me when we wanted to eat — so she was staying later than all the other help at other villas. She is a FANTASIC COOK, and I can’t say enough good things about her! A wonderful lady!

I wrote Daphne a letter and gave it to her while I was there, complimenting her on how great she was at everything. I hope that she is fairly compensated by the villa owner!! We gave the staff the recommended tip — 15 percent — but felt she even deserved more.

That’s all. Thanks!

Best regards,

Chris Bauer

From: Sheryl Nolt
Sent: Thursday, 21 May
To: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Subject: No Problem Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Lisa,

We had a nice time at NO Problem. We love Tryall, but we would probably pick a different villa next time. Not to say anything was bad, but there were a few issues. The main one being that the pool was not child friendly because there was no shallow area. You either had to tread water or cling to the edge. So we hardly used the pool at all. Most of our time was spent at the beach, which we really loved!

I knew the villa was not a premier villa, but the guest bath shower head did not work when we arrived, and it took a day or two to get it replaced, which was a bit inconvenient, and there was only one hairdryer for all three bedrooms to share.

Communication with the chef was a bit strained. She didn’t seem open to much menu discussion, so we just let her serve us what she wanted. But we had specified that we love fish on our menu request form, and when she had not offered any fish by midweek, I asked her, and she finally arranged for the fish guy to stop by. So we did get fish the last few days, which she prepared beautifully!

Our order from Indulge was delivered with no errors, which was nice. Another good thing about NO Problem is that it had 2 golf carts.

We stayed within Tryall the whole time, so we did not get to do any sightseeing. The children enjoyed the kids club and it was really nice that Tryall also had children’s activities on the beach most days.

We had a lovely time and it was a pleasure making our arrangements through you and Jamaican Treasures. Thanks for all your help.

Sheryl

From: William Smith
Sent: Thursday, 21 May
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Villa Brawta, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Lisa, we had a splendid time. the staff was excellent, not mention Ms Leva who did an excellent job in meal preparation. we were there for a wedding and therefore did not see much of the island. the villa was a great choice.

regards,

William Smith

From: Chante
Sent: Thursday, 21 May
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: SUMMERTIME, MONTEGO BAY

Hi Lisa,
Just wanted to thank you a million times over for all your help!! Summertime Villa in Montego Bay was awesome. The villa itself was well kept & just as pictured. It was clean and the staff was wonderful. Our driver, John, was so sweet & accommodating. The butler, Omar, the cook- Oliver, and Marvette and her staff were great!! Luv them all. Again, thanks and I will definitely book with your company in the future.
Chante

From: Christine Mapes
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Lisa,
The trip was wonderful for everyone! We have already recommend the Villa to quite a few friends. We always take Villa vacations because we like to just habg out and relax.
The staff was the BEST and we couldn’t have asked for anything more, they were sweet and helpful daily.
We are considering coming back in April/2011. I wish we could afford a trip yearly but every other year is better than not. We will stay at Amanoka always!

Thank you very much……………
Christine Mapes

From: Pam G
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Bougainvillea, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,

Bougainvillea was wonderful.. I would highly recommend it. The staff was the best yet. Very friendly, Sherry Ann was a superb chef. Ruel was attentive to everything, and Sharon was so so personable. We really enjoyed them.

Our group debated on which we preferred---Vivianna or Bougainvillea, and believe it or not, Bougainvillea was the clear winner. Both are beautiful, but Bougainvillea just seems to have more personality--hard to describe. Plus, it was all on one level, which was nice.

I toured Lolita and Harmony Hill this time, but I think I still like Bougainvillea better. Was scheduled to tour Infinity and Anticipation, but it rained the day we were going to do it, and kind of messed up the plan.

The outdoor showers at Bougainvillea are totally awesome.

Anyway, a great time was had by all.

With the exception of the "Tryall Resort Fee", the trip was perfect. I did complain about the fee. I feel it is unreasonable, and may keep us from coming next time.....it's just that one little thing that pushes me over the edge.

By the way, thanks for the complimentary airport transfer for my husband and myself. That was really nice of you. And Ken was super as well. Took care of us as good as anyone has.

Thanks again for all your help.

Feel free to use my comments. We loved this villa and staff.

Pam

From: Kelly Isaacs
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Fortlands Point, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Hi Lisa,

Our stay at Fortlands point was fantastic; my nine year old step daughter tells me on a daily basis how she wants to go back to Jamaica and thinks its better than Disney Land.
I would absolutely recommend it to others; in fact I have added a review to Tripadvisor giving it a 5/5 score ; I'll send you the link when it is verified.
We will definitely consider another vacation villa in the future.

The villa was amazing for the wedding; we used Michelle Levene after your recommendation and she was perfect. Everything went smoothly and stress free which was exactly what we wanted. The flowers and cake were beautiful and the entertainment was fantastic. I remember saying on the day that not many people could say they had a fire eater at their wedding.
Also Desrine (housekeeper) decorated our room under her own initiative; she scattered flower petals all over the room and it made the perfect end to a perfect day.
People who have seen our pictures can not believe how wonderful the setting is.

In fact I could not fault the villa staff; in particular Desrine, Ren and Keno. Desrine helped with so many things; she is clearly a wonderful family lady and she helped the children with sun burn and jelly fish stings and also helped when my brother stood on a sea creature and had spikes in his foot.
Ren and Keno were fantastic, especially with my elderly Grandmother (88yrs). They made fantastic cocktails and worked long hours. Keno even joined in with family games on the lawn which was so nice of him and really added to our enjoyment.

We didn't leave the villa often only popping to the shops under the guidance of a driver summoned by Desrine when JC wasn't available; the man she called was attentive and came around the local shop with us offering advice and clearly watching out for our safety. I guessed that he wouldn't have dared do anything less for Miss Desrine!!!!
We really did not feel the need to leave our paradise at all.

We all feel that the villa owner should be aware that his staff really are top class and went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. They are genuinely nice people and coming from a normal background we are not used to having 'staff'; they completely put us a ease.

Thank you to you and your team for your attentive attitude whilst we were in jamaica and prior to our travel; your telephone calls were very reassuring but in this case not required as we couldn't fault the villa or staff.
Thanks again
Kelly Isaacs & family

TRIP ADVISOR Review: Fortlands Point, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

From: Susan Smith
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Endless Summer Villa, Spring Farm, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa, thanks for checking in with me. I would recommend Endless Summer Villa to others and/or visit it again myself as it is beautifully laid out. We have a large family so we usually take villa vacations as opposed to hotels. We did visit a few sights such as Rose Hall Great House and the phosphorescent waters in Trelawny. With younger kids in tow and only five days we did not venture too far but will on future visits.

The staff was good, but having previously stayed at Wharf House there was just something extra special about the Wharf House staff in terms of their attitudes and friendliness. There was nothing wrong with the Endless Summer staff but again Wharf House staff just seemed to be at a different level with Glenroy the butler just anticipating before we could even ask. A special thanks should go to Roy, the gardener at Endless Summer who was lovely.

Suzanne

From: Betsy Collins
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Cannon Cottage Villa, Silver Sands

Lisa,
We had a wonderful time!!! We can't wait to come back. I have recommended Silver Sands to all of my friends. I've forwarded your web link to several people already. It was one of our most favorite vacations. The beach at Silver Sands is incredible...nothing better. The sand felt like baby powder and you can walk around barefoot all day long!!!
Our boys snorkeled and body surfed every day. Although it was a slower paced vacation, our kids never said they were bored. My husband and I had the opportunity to really relax and we never felt like we had to keep our kids occupied. We will never do the "all inclusive resort" trip again. There is nothing better than going "home" after a relaxing day at the beach and having your specially prepared dinner waiting for you. A private dinner (every night) with family sitting on your front porch overlooking the ocean is an experience every family must have.
I can't say enough good things about the people of Jamaica and our overall experience.
Thanks again for everything.
Betsy Collins

From: Sandee Hempleman
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Sugar Bay Villa, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Hi Lisa,
YES to all of your questions… we LOVED the staff and the house was perfect! We only left the Villa twice because it was such a beautiful location. We sat at the pool, took the kayaks around the bay, and sat in the swinging chairs at the end of the walkway in the Gazebo and read our books. The food was superb too! We all were sad to leave and we hope to be able to return some day.
Hope you are doing well. Thank you for all of you help, we had a blast!
Best,
Sandee

From: Lisa and Alexander Posner
Sent: Tuesday, 19 May
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Sundance Villa, Tryall Club

Hi Lisa,
We had the most fantastic time, couldn't have been better the staff became like family and we are now in constant contact with them. Yes we will definately be returning and we would without a doubt recommend it to others. Didn't see any sights though have too much of a good time just staying at Tryall.
Kind regards,
Lisa Posner

From: Sandy and Bill Patton
Sent: Monday, 20 April
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Twin Palms Villa, Jamaica

All,
We just wanted you to know that the Twin Palms Villa for the Patton family was just superb and fantastic. The "Help group" headed by Chef Desmond were also wonderful and made the Villa a great place for a family.

In particular our driver Courtney was the family favorite. He was just absolutely the hit of the trip being a perfect driver, and quality & fun person considerably above the normal or expected.
Thank you for all your assistance, help, advice, and perhaps next year????
Sandy & Bill

From: Ms. Beck
Sent: Monday, April 20
To: swady@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Beck Vacation at Tradewinds and Retreat Villa, Tryall Club

Hi! We just returned from our trip to Jamaica last night and I wanted to thank you for all of your help. We were very upset at what happened to us at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton but you turned everything around and made it so much better! Your quick response was amazing and will not be forgotten. Everything at the Tryall Club, both at Retreat and Tradewinds, was great. If we return to Jamaica we will definitely book a villa at Tryall through you! Thanks, again, for helping us! We really appreciated it!
Michelle & Steve Beck

(More notes from Michelle....)

 

Hi Lisa! We had a great stay at Tradewinds. The villa was perfect for our two families. The set up and location were great. I would definitely recommend Tradewinds and Tryall to anyone looking to vacation in Jamaica. At this point I don’t think we would go anywhere else if we vacation in Jamaica again. We loved it. Everyone was really nice, the food at the restaurant was good, the golf course was good and our daughters loved the kids club.

We didn’t see much of Jamaica this trip. The men took the kids to the Cool Runnings water park and to Jakes and everyone had a great time.

The only advice I would give to first time villa renters is to really think about the meals you want and communicate very clearly what you want. We had very picky eaters and we didn’t make ourselves clear enough. But, other than that (which really wasn’t that much of a problem), everything was great!

Thanks!
Michelle

From: Chris Fogarty
Sent: Monday, 20 April
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Almond Hill Villa with Round Hill Membership

We thought it was all wonderful and our hopefully planning to do it again next year.
We had one question though. Even though we will probably just come ourselves like this past time – if we wanted to could another family w 2 young children stay at Almond Hill too – would be 4 adults and 4 children under 8.
Thanks
Chris

From: Andrea Hubert
Sent: Monday, 6 April
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Kelso Villa, Duncans

Hi Lisa,
Have been busy back to work and life but wanted to thank you again for all your help in choosing Kelso for our holiday. It was lovely and so restful. Have absolutely nothing but wonderful things to say about the whole experience and would definitely recommend it to friends.
I hope you are well and keeping busy.
All the best,
Andrea

Sundown Villa, Discovery Bay

Dear Georgina,

Following my visit to Lime Acre Villa, to celebrate a very special occasion with close friends and family, to say we had the best time would be an understatement. Lime Acre is truly a beautiful and magical place.

Our staff for the duration of our stay looked after us like kings and queens. Rocky our Butler seemed to appear as if by magic to refill our drinks, whether by the pool or in the sea, he worked so hard to ensure every moment we spent at the villa was a memory we would never forget. Jamar- our little Rocky- no matter what the time of day, was always on hand to cater for our every need.

Winston- our chef at large- made sure we experienced true Jamaican cuisine at its best. He personally escorted us to the fishing village early in the morning to buy lobster and meet the locals, which was an authentic cultural moment. Winston’s unfailing energy and pride as a chef will never be forgotten; he catered for everyone’s individual tastes and needs.

Spragger, our gardener, pool and beach extraordinaire looked after my sun burnt husband with natural aloes cut from the garden, rigged us up with snorkeling equipment, escorted us on nature walks, and even used the Aqua bike for our personal water taxi, especially for those who needed to be dropped of deep into the reefs. I must admit I did hitch a ride back to shore, never thought I would have a water taxi in the middle of the Caribbean sea!

Simone, Winston’s assistant, was an angel, as were Keisha, Rose and Cynthia, behind the scenes but, so in the forefront of making sure we were comfortable and our rooms spotless, became our extended family, as so did everyone else.

Lime Acre is one of the most beautiful and authentic homes I have had the privilege of staying in while traveling to Jamaica over the years, it was the best. My heartfelt thanks to everyone for making my special moment a memory to treasure forever.

Special thank you to you Georgina for being true to everything you promised while helping me organize my trip to Lime Acre.

Warmest regards,

Jasmin

From: Sandra Inglis
Sent: Monday, 6 April
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: Sugar Bay, Discovery Bay

Hi Lisa,
Sugar Bay was a magical place and our vacation was wonderful. The staff was fabulous, anticipating our needs and pampering us in ways we did not expect but absolutely loved (unpacking our clothes, hot coffee on trays by our room in the morning, laundry), it was heavenly. The staff treated our children like family and us like royalty. Our children were crying when we left b/c they wanted to stay - our 2-year old was calling Sugar Bay "home" by the end of the week. Nicholas was a prince, Bessie are her kitchen staff prepared mouth-watering delights at each meal, Peaches and Sonia ensured our rooms were an oasis and Bigga and Joe kept the property looking like a secret garden.

We saw some of the local area. Having the bus and driver for the week offered us lots of flexibility and allowed anyone who wanted to see the sights (the caves) or shop in Ochos Rios the freedom to explore. Most of us never wanted to leave Sugar Bay and luxuriated in the chance to unwind, relax and spend completely unscheduled time with our families (which was a priceless novelty for those of us with high pressure, time sensitive lives).

We would love to visit Sugar Bay again.
Thanks,
Sandra

From: Elaine Dury
Sent: Saturday, 4 April
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: A Beach Villa in Montego Bay

Hi Lisa:
Just a quick note to say thank you for putting up with my endless questions both before and during our villa holiday last week! You are very patient and efficient - thank you for the prompt replies!

Afimi is truly a luxury villa finished to very high standards. The villa, grounds and beach are very clean and well-maintained by the excellent staff. The food is fresh and well-prepared by the cook. We had the opportunity to shop with the butler at local markets and grocery stores.

The highlight of our trip was the farewell bbq on the beach - complete with fire pit, torches and a massive bbq buffet. The master bedroom is outstanding - beautiful deck overlooking the bay, and a massive ensuite and walk-in closet. The kids loved the flat screen TV above the bath!

We enjoyed the community pool, playground and tennis courts - all just a 2 minute walk from the villa. The layout is perfect if you are travelling with children (we had children ages 2,3,4,5 and 8 with us). We were able to sit inside or outside and see the kids at all times whether they were playing on the beach, in the pool or on the lawn. We ate most meals poolside on the beautiful dining table.

The view is breathtaking! I would highly recommend this villa - it was a very memorable holiday Thanks again for the outstanding service - we can't wait for our next villa holiday.
Thank you for making it such a pleasure.
The Drury Family Elaine, Chris, Paige & Brooke
Midhurst, Ontario CANADA

From: Deana Shaw
Sent: Thursday, 2 April
To: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Villa: Sugar Bay, Discovery Bay

Lisa:
We are going through Jamaica withdrawal!
Thank you for following up. We had an absolutely marvelous vacation.
The weather was terrific and so was the villa.
We probably all came back with a couple extra pounds but it is all attributed to good island living and wonderful food – Bessie was very organized, experienced with menu planning and her meals were wonderful. She was able to handle both the adult and kids meals seamlessly and this is a testament to her work ethic, personality and cooking skills.

We did not do as much traveling outside the villa as we had thought we would do, but only because we spent so most of the time in the pool and the sea. We did take the kids to the caves, into town for lunch at Margaritaville (where they had a water slide and pool for the kids to play in while the adults ate lunch – recommend this to others who have active kids), as well, we did make time to do some shopping. Having access to a driver is something we would do again as it provided us with the flexibility and peace of mind to make plans and not have to be concerned with coordinating a pick up/drop off. JC was a very safe and conscientious driver.

For the group it was pretty unanimous that besides being fed well Nicholas was the greatest asset with respect to our comfort and enjoyment. Words cannot express how great he was with anticipating our needs, his attention to detail, his interaction with the kids and his ability to make things happen (jet ski rentals, doctor to the house etc.). He was excellent with his main duties but it was his ability to go above and beyond that really impressed us. He had an intelligence and problem solving ability and he was able to blend in and out of the picture just at the right time. If we could have brought him back with us to Canada we would have done so in a heartbeat. Hoping when you pass along our comments you can make special mention of Nicholas.

With respect to our accommodations – they were great! The layout of the villa and the view were picture postcard. Having the tennis courts on site and the covered porch was so relaxing and afforded us the ability to live outside for most of the day. The size of the villa accommodated our group comfortably and the gardens/landscaping made for great exploring and picture taking. Being able to eat meals outside and by the water was another terrific feature.

Thank you and your team for all you help in coordinating the vacation on our behalf. It was a pleasure interacting with your team and we look forward to our next visit.

Warm regards,
Deana

From: Paula Harkins
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: Noble House, Montego Bay - wedding

Lisa , the Noble House was wonderful, a great place for a wedding,it was just beautiful Denise did a wonderful job. The staff are just great, I have never been to anywhere like this everyone was very accommdating, I just can't say enough,they were like you were leaving your family behind. Richard was absolutely great he took very good care of us. Hopefully we will be able to come back in the near future, and stay at the Noble House and have Richard has our driver. Again,WONDERFUL,GREAT,BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Lisa!

From: Flanagan, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Great River House, Montego Bay

Lisa,
It was fantastic. Everything was first rate. Chef (Carlington) is very talented, serving gourmet standard dishes using local fresh fruits and vegetables every meal. Entire staff is outstanding. We hope to visit again.
Rob

From: Julie Schmidt
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueno

Lisa,
I can't even begin to describe how wonderful our experience was. Brenda, Craig and Gary were unbelievable! We plan to book the same villa again next year! Our driver, Fernando, was also incredible and we will request him again! They were all so good with our kids. We did go to Dolphin Cove and did the Martha Brae rafting. We made many trips to the store and enjoyed the local area. We will be back!
Julie

From: William Powell
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Anchor Listing Villa, Montego Bay

Lisa, the Villa is the way to go ....

We loved John and Carlene.. Thanks for everything.....We would like to go back and stay at Anchor Listing again... and stay a week...
William Powell

From: Steve Buiskool
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Belmont Villa, Port Antonio

Hi Lisa

Thanks for the note. We had a great time. The villas location was fantastic and the staff looked after us really well.

Port Antonio is our favorite part of Jamaica, a much better vibe than Mo Bay or Ochie. It felt much more like genuine Jamaica, a bit like Treasure Beach.

You asked for ideas to make Belmont even better. It was not a big issue but the beds, bed sheets/pillows were not up to the standard of the rest of the villa. A little bit of money spent there would make a lot of difference. I guess we were spoilt by Wharf House's luxury last year.

That said it was still a great villa and we were very happy with our holiday.

Thanks

Steve
(Lisa's Note: We made a request for all the linens/pillows etc to be replaced, thanks for letting us know!)

From: Jake Tarr
Sent: Monday, 30 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas; christina@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Jake and Carrington Tarr - Haystack Villa, Tryall Club - March 21 TO 28

Lisa,
We had a wonderful time at Haystack and Tryall. Thank you very much for all of your help. Please tell the Needle family how much we enjoyed being their guest. The entire staff at Haystack is outstanding!! We were sad to leave.
Jake

From: Douglas J Lavery
Sent: Sunday, 29 March
To: christina@jamaicantreasures.com
Cc: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Villa: Red Fox Villa, Silver Sands-MARCH 14 TO 21

We have been in a trance for the past 2 weeks getting over our marvellous holiday. It is best expressed by our daughter who wrote the attached note (see below)in the guest book at Red Fox. The other picture is one of the whole gang who all together say 'thanks' for allowing us to come into Red Fox for one fantastic week.
Douglas J Lavery

"Our family came to Silver Sands to celebrate 50 years of marriage for Doug and Mary. We carefully planned and chose our destination and Red Fox as our "home" for the week. We wanted to find solace from our cold Canadian winter. We looked for fun, laughter, great food and wonderful family time. Red Fox gave us everything and more! Three generations gathered under one roof. We ate together, played together, laughter together and felt warm all week, both inside and out. I think we also added 3 wonderful people to our family - Carmen, Mrs. Shaw and Kelly. Thank you for being part of all of our special memories."
Doug and Mary, Susan and Rich, Janeva, Keira, Rich, Conner and Foster

From: Gary Henderson
Sent: Wednesday, 25 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Jasmine Hill, Ocho Rios Returning guests every March!

Lisa ,
Wish I could say, great to be home , but Jasmine Hill and Jamaica makes it extremely hard coming back to reality. Lyndel, Joyce. Daphene, Angela and Neal all feel more like family than staff. As usual it was anything we wanted to make our stay more enjoyable. I was fortunate to have answered the phone one day and had a very pleasant conversation with the owner. Seems to be a person who cares very much about the well being of the staff, up keep of Jasmine Hill and the comfort of the guest. We will be booking for next March, as soon as the working people can arrange their schedules. We also had friends over for a day at the villa who were staying in Runaway Bay. They were very impressed with Jasmine Hill and said they would be booking there next year. I have forwarded them your web site address, with the stipulation of course, they could not have our weeks in March . LOL. Also I will go on your web site and write a review of Jasmine Hill. Thanks so much with your usual attentiveness and ease of booking.
Sincerely,
Gary

From: Allison Fortier
Sent: Friday, 20 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Revielle, Tryall Club

HI Lisa,
We had a wonderful week. Reveille was beautiful, the staff was amazing and Tryall was perfect for our family. We will definitely recommend it to our friends!
Thanks!
Allison

From: Lisa Robinson
Sent: Thursday, 19 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Hanover House, Montego Bay - returning for the 3rd time!!! And booked in for next year!

Hi, Lisa
I am just writing to say that we all had a great time and we plan coming back next year. The staff at the villa is out of this world and we truly love the staff at the villa. The people are just so warm there. I have traveled a lot to many places in the world and I have to say that jamaica is my by far the best place I have been to, and the staff makes the experience all that much better. Well I can go for ever about this, but I will not. I just want to thank you again for everything and for working with us, I recommend Jamaican Treasures to everyone I know who wants to go to Jamaica for a vacation. Thank you again for everything,
Lisa Robinson and Family.

From: Colleen Hockin
Sent: Tuesday, 17 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Emerald Seas, Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa,

WE HAD THE BEST VACATION AND WE OWE IT ALL TO YOU!!!!! WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!!
Talk to you soon.
Colleen

From: Marilyn
Sent: Tuesday, 17 March
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: Cottages- Villa Sur Mer Lagoon, Negril

Good Morning Lisa, We had a wonderful at the Villa Sur Mer, The grounds were beautiful and the staff were terrific!
Thanks Marilyn

From: Luann Bagg
Sent: Tuesday, 17 March
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: Lolivia Villa, Port Antonio

Hi Lisa, The villa was great and we had a super time! I would recommend the villa to others!! it was very clean and spacious and had everything we needed. it was perfect! Jean the cook was FANTASTIC and every meal she made was great. It was far superior than what I had experienced before and she really helped make the trip special. there are only a few things i would recommend. The DVD player was not working and it would be good to have one when it rained or for some evenings. There was no TV in the master bedroom (that is more of a personal preference versus reading before bed). We noticed at the last villa and the villa next door that there were lights that shone into the sea and attracted the fish (the neighbours went down to see them). Our villa had lights that shone onto the shallow water versus on the end of dock where it is deeper and "bigger" fish would be. I think the light would really add to the experience at the end of the dock versus the shallows. We had a wonderful time and are very glad we went!!!
Luann Bagg
Lisa's follow up note: We followed up and had the DVD replaced, and inquired with the owner to think about installing the lights out to the sea. I think that too would be a great feature! The owner is also looking into putting a TV into the bedroom. Thanks Luann!

From: Charles Broyles
Sent: Monday, 16 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Baywatch and Siesta Villa, Runaway Bay - Sister Villas

Hey Lisa...the trip was amazing. I would definitely recommend it to others, and would possibly like to do it again next year, although I cant be certain at this point. The staff was amazingly nice, helpful, and accommodating. The driver was always on time, and charged fair prices. We all loved it. Thanks so much for working with me to set all this up for our group of 20 persons! Thanks a million, Charles

From: Clarke, Loralee
Sent: Monday, 16 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Idle Hours Villa, Runaway Bay

We had a great stay at Idle Hours...the staff were great, we had lots of laughs, great food and a very comfortable stay...I would recommend it for people looking for a relaxing quiet villa experience...we all really enjoyed the people and felt safe and taken care of. We would take another villa vacation but probably something closer to the action (night life etc) Many thanks to Sue and Martin for all of their efforts and help...
Loralee Clarke

From: Pudlowski, Andrea
Sent: Sunday, 15 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas; Kurt Grubb
Villa: Sea Haven, Discovery Bay

Lisa,
We had a wonderful and memorable time in Jamaica and staying at Sea Haven was the best choice. I could not have imagined a better location or better service from a resort or high level class hotel! I will recommend many times over to my friends that they search through Jamaican Treasures quality villas, but will keep Sea Haven a secret for the future.
Thank-you and the staff at Sea Haven for helping to make our time together very special.
Sincerely,
Andrea

From: Dr. Dawn Pearcy
Sent: Sunday, 15 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Spyglass Hill, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa: I hope all is well with you. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at Spyglass Hill!! We found the property to be perfectly maintained and most importantly, the staff was so competent, accommodating, and just plain ole' NICE!! I would not have changed a single thing! Just a few small notes for the owners - the water pressure in the room downstairs from bedroom #7 was consistently low. While the water pressure in #7 was great (I liken it to a fire hose [smile]). These small things by no means diminished my enjoyment of the villa. I would definitely recommend it to others and would love to vacation there again. Thanks for asking.
Best regards, Dawn
Follow up note from Lisa: We followed up and the water pressure has been adjusted! Thanks Dawn!

From: Lisa Robinson (writing this from the villa in Jamaica)
Sent: Saturday, 14 March
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Hanover House, Montego Bay

Lisa, we would all like to thank you for everything enjoyed the massages, and like always the stay was truly a god sent. There is no words that can say how wonderful our stay has been, we love the staff they over the top. We all say it is like visiting your family once year and they are just like our family. I am sure we will be talking again real soon.
Thanks you again,
Lisa Robinson and Family

From: The Fritzingers
Sent: Sunday, 22 March
To: patricia@jamaicantreasures.com
Villa: Mi-Way - Tryall Club

Patricia, we arrived home safely...hard to be back. We really enjoyed our trip and do hope to return in the near future. Thank you for all of your help, you have been so professional and reliable. When we return, we will contact you...what do you know about Port Antonio? My husband is quite interested because it looks so beautiful and is close to the Mountains. Thank you!
Caroline Fritzinger

From: Joycelin Morgan
Sent: Sunday, 1 March
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com; Aswad Morgan
Villa: Stone Harbour, Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa, Our stay at Stone Harbour was very pleasant. We were attracted to the beautiful grounds, the clean,well-kept rooms , the children friendly environment and Sadie and Joyce did every thing to make our stay an enjoyable one. Thank you and be assured that we would definitely come again and will encourage others to do so .
The Morgan Family

From: Jill Replinger
Sent: Thursday, 26 February
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Sea Spray, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa,
Sorry I have not checked this email til now, guess I am still trying to ground myself form our trip. I can not say enough about how pleased we all were with our villa and our staff. The villa was everything and more we had hoped for great location great views, wonderful accomodations. I travel extensively and yes have rented villas before, this was by far the best I have found yet. Miss Daphane and Jillean went above and beyond inmaking our stay comfortable, helping us to discover the foods and ways of Jamaica. We were treated like Kings and Queens and all fell in love with Miss Daphane, I have already begun to package up some things I think she could use, as are the others. I had not been back to Jamaica for 20 years, not sure why I waited so long, other then there are so many places in the world to see I guess I have been busy doing that. But I will surely remember this trip and Miss Daphane and if given the chance would certainly rent this exact villa again because you can't get better then perferct. Cheers to the owners for the up keep and their choice of wonderful people for their staff. And thnk you for guiding us to this particular villa we were very pleased. But now back to reality make more money to buy the next ticket, take care. Jill

From: Manning, Andre
Sent: Wednesday, 25 February
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Cannon Cottage, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your email and we had a wonderful stay at Cannon Cottage (like two years ago). We had a wonderful time and enjoyed Lorna and Nessi taking care of us. As you might recall from our initial contact, they (together with Barrington the gardener) were crucial factors in our decision. We will definitely recommend Cannon Cottage to our friends and are planning to come back in a couple of years.

Warm regards,

Andre

 

From: Barbara Farb
Sent: Sunday, 22 February
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject:Milestone Cottage, South Coast

We will definitely return to Milestone Cottage at Bluefields Villas. The staff was amazing, we did not have to think or worry about anything all week.
Barbara Farb

From: SCOTT CHERYL SYKES
Sent: Friday, 30 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Idle Hours, Runaway Bay

Lisa,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for asking. We definitely enjoyed our trip and look forward to going back to Idle Hours next year. The ONLY drawback was being close to the road as the traffic was a bit noisy in the morning. But this is not enough to keep us from going back. The BEST part of the villa was Sulema and Martin. We loved them!!! I am convinced these two will get this villa repeat business. Martin cooked mostly native dishes per our request as my son loved the jerk chicken. The food was not near the cost we expected and I suspect it was because we stuck to what was native. Sulema took such good care of us and what a smile!! We had many great conversations. The driver idea was a good one as there was not the hassle of bartering every time we wanted to go somewhere but I would opt next time to pay a daily rate as we did not utilize Bailey 10 hours per day. However, I felt safer for my family having him always waiting for us and he was great in giving advice on where to go. I liked the villa option better than the all inclusive hotel option. This one had so much room and alot of beach. I look forward to bringing friends up. We will be in touch later with a date for next year.
Best Wishes - Cheryl

From: Garry Howard
Sent: Thursday, 29 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Almond Hill, Montego Bay

Lisa:
We had a very enjoyable stay at Almond Hill. We hope to return and the sooner the better. We attempted to balance our time between relaxing at the villa and getting out to experience the beauty of Jamaica, and it worked well. The stall at Almond Hill was very cordial and accommodating. We definitely took advantage of the Round Hill membership with pool/beach time and attended their Monday night Beach BBQ. The wonderful veranda at the villa was something we utilized for every meal and socializing all day and night. We all say what we will miss most is the view from the veranda, the weather and Reuben’s rum punch. Only suggestion is to get the satellite TV up and running, but we actually never missed it, cause we were having too much fun without it. We do plan to return and I have raved about Almond Hill, recommending it to a number of my friends. You and your crew at Jamaican Treasures not only facilitated our stay well, but provided great information prior to our arrival that prepared us well for the villa experience. Also, I appreciate this follow-up inquiry. Thank you very much. I am sure you will hear from me, as well as some of my fellow Kansans, soon.
Best regards,
Garry Howard

From: Richard Leslie
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Cc: Catherine Leslie
Subject: Summertime Villa, Montego Bay

Lisa,
We had a great time in Jamaica and everyone loved the accommodations and staff at Summertime. All of the staff was very good and helpful especially Oliver the cook - he was able to take very ordinary ingredients and turn them in to excellent and varied meals. We would recommend Summertime to others thinking of a villa vacation in Jamaica. And, we will definitely consider another villa vacation in the future. It was a little windy on the day we went out on the catamaran so it made the snorkeling a little difficult but otherwise everyone enjoyed it. Please keep us informed of any special deals that you may be available in the future. And, thanks for helping us with our Jamaica vacation.
Richard Leslie

From: Jennifer Rawley
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Highland House, Montego Bay- returning guests 3rd time!!!


Hello Lisa,
Thanks for the greetings. We are snowbound due to a big ice storm last night. Our neighbor's car slid down into our yard, fortunately it missed the house. So you see, we need to back in Jamaica. Everyone had a great time as usual.

We were concerned when we learned that Ena had retired, but the new cook is very good. Oh the desserts! We all have to go on diets before we can return to paradise. Vincent is doing a beautiful job with the grounds. We were able to see all the work that had been done clearing underbrush and new plantings. I tried to get everyone to leave the villa, but that is very hard. We did go down to Round Hill one day, but they refused to move after that. Hopefully we will be able to return soon. It's very cold here, but even colder for my sisters in Minnesota and Iowa. I guess I should not complain. Here are a few pictures for you.
Always, Jennifer

From: Williams, Dawn
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Wharf House, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for recommending the Wharf House. We truly had a wonderful time there. I was pleasantly surprised with the accommodations, etc. The staff was also great. My family really enjoyed the trip and said they wld have a hard time describing to anyone how perfect it was. I would definitely recommend to others and would not mind going back myself!
Again, thank you for helping us make my parents' 50th Anniversary a very special one. ps...we also loved Roundhill. My 10 yr old niece said the next time she goes back to JA she wants to stay there!
Dawn Williams

From: Cristina Pereira
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Lolivy, Port Artonio

Hi Lisa!
As always, our stay was excellent! Lolivya is a great villa to stay in and we all had a great time despite of the rain all weekend.
Everybody from the staff was very welcoming and helpful and they actually remembered us from the last time we were there. Thank very much for the way the all process was conducted and we will definitely recommend it to our friends and repeat it soon!

Best regards, Cristina

From: Ralph and Bonnie Tursini
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Subject: Seagrapes, Discovery Bay

Hi Lisa,
We had the most amazing vacation at Sea Grapes and would absolutely recommend it to friends. I can’t think of one thing that would have made it better. We would love to return to the same spot! I had been concerned about food since two family members have significant food allergies. The cook handled this challenge with ease. The staff was so special and fun to be around, sharing their culture and food with us. Each one of our family, age 3 to 68, agree and want to return. Kerlene had the kids in the kitchen baking cookies one afternoon much to their delight as well as ours. The boys learned a special technique for catching lizards and actually succeeded. We enjoyed local favorites like ackee, festival, curried conch and such. The villa was just perfect for our family with a wonderful openness to the outdoors and water. One afternoon we went to the falls for an outing and we all wished we were back at the house. The owners stopped in to say hello and share some ideas for things to do. It was a delight to meet them and chat for awhile. Sea Grapes certainly is a jewel of a Jamaican treasure. We chose the perfect villa and thank you for all your assistance. On another note, today we are shoveling snow!!! Ugh!
Sincerely,
Bonnie and Ralph

From: Durand Spencer
Sent: Wednesday, 28 January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject:Cannon Cottage, Silver Sands

Good Morning.
Where do I start? The trip itself went extremely well.
Miss Launa and crew are fantastic. They made it for the whole family. Couldn't have done it without them.
Would we come back? Definitely.
Can I recommend it? Without a doubt.
If I needed another villa, or a larger villa, I would call, but the cannon fit the bill perfectly.
Thank you for your help,
Durand

From: Steve Liberty
Sent: Tuesday, January 27
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Thank You! - Red Fox Villa, Silver Sands

Hi Lisa, we've all returned safely and are depressed that we're back in the dead of winter here..... I did want to pass along, on behalf of the group, how much we appreciated everyone that was a part of our adventure! Our vacation was everything we expected and more....not only were the accommodations fantastic and absolutely perfect for our group, there were many unexpected surprises that impressed us.

The food that Ms. Shaw prepared was amazing. To accommodate the diverse tastes and timings for such a large group was top notch! Some of my personal favorites were the jerked pork and chicken, festivals and the callalou.....not to mention the chocolate cake (that I must admit I personally ate half of). The conch was really good as well, except there may have been too much as one of our party went "conch" crazy! Regardless, she was more than accommodating to cook it for us.

Ms. Carmin was always pleasant and happy to help wherever possible. Everyone appreciated the work she did "behind the scenes" to make our trip enjoyable. Our trip would not have been as successful without the assistance of Kelly. He helped us out in every way possible and when we needed something, he was there to help us figure it out. We very much appreciated his assistance. To complete the "cast of characters" both Junior and Billy played fine supporting roles in making our trip more enjoyable.

We'd also like to thank Barbara and her family for letting us stay at their magnificent villa! We all had a wonderful time and felt completely at home. Can you please pass along this email to her.

Finally, thank you to everyone at Jamaican Treasures that helped us organize and answer our four thousand questions and queries! You did a wonderful job in getting back to us and keeping us in the loop all along the way. Thank you! Having been to many other Caribbean destinations and this was my first trip to Jamaica, I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences and look forward to a return visit one day!

On behalf of Andrew, Cooper, Katie, Maeve, Sophie, Oliver, Andrea, Kevin, Julie, Pete, Megan, Jay, Lisa and myself.......Thank you!
Kind regards,
Steve Liberty

From: Kris Simpson and Lynne Lynder
Sent: Monday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Stone Harbor Villa, Ocho Rios

Lisa

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - wanted to extend it a week!

Villa - very nice house - loved the setup and decor; great choices of books and movies; very nice to be able to access the internet - only personal complaint would be the mattress in the 'pool house' bedroom - there is a bad dip on one side
(Jamaican Treasures reply: We have requested this be replaced....Thank you!)

Staff - we LOVED Sadie, Joy and Tony - did not get a lot of 'face time' with Second (not sure if that is how it is spelled), but the interaction I had with him was very pleasant - this was our fourth rental in Ocho Rios and definitely the friendliest staff. Not that past staff was not pleasant, we just felt very comfortable in our interactions - they really made us feel at home, catered to us, paid attention to likes and dislikes, and conversed with us very comfortably.

Driver - my entire family loves Davis (this was our second visit to employ him) - he is engaging, friendly, witty, informational, etc. He takes special care of us - any time it is just me and my boys, he makes sure we are taken care of by the staff/vendors of anywhere we go. And he interacts very well with my boys. I would ask for him any time I go to Jamaica.

We had a wonderful time on this last visit - my husband and I are hoping to get back with the boys this summer.

Sincerely,
Kris Simpson

The Steiner Family
Villa: Halcyon, Port Antonio
Date of stay: New Year week - Dec 27 to Jan 3

To: The incredible staff at Halcyon
From the delicious meals to the warm exotic sunshine, to the breathtaking view and the lush garden tended by Roy. Our first visit to Jamaica and Port Antonio has been more than memorable. Although we struggled at first with being spoiled by Dorothy and Stanley and the rest we quickly learned to adjust and kick our feet up; reading and relaxing on the porch, in the living room, by the pool.

We want to sincerely thank you all for the wonderful care and service. It was a pleasure getting to know everyone especially Skibo who will be very difficult to leave. This place is truly an untainted paradise and I am sure we will not be able to stay away for long.

Thank you for everything and Happy New Year.
Love the Steiners
(Toronto Canada)

What a wonderful trip. We have such great memories of our time here and are extremely reluctant to leave such a relaxing exotic place. We hope to be back again someday, maybe with some little ones.

Many thanks to Stanley, Dorothy and Donna for all the great care and delicious meals. We have been spoiled and we are grateful to all of you. Happy New Year and all the best in the new year!
From Tristan and Adam Steiner

From: Hilary Bowers
Sent: Friday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Kima Villa and Cirrhosis Villa

Hi Lisa,

Just wanted to thank you immensely for helping us find the two houses wonderfully situated on the water. It was magically and the entire crew including Casey, Lyn, King, Hyacin, etc were phenomenal. We have to say an extra big thank you to Courtney who was such a dream driver and guide. He has such an incredible spirit and really made all of our excursion (even far too late at night) enjoyable and safe. You really have a wonderful team and we very much look forward to returning to the bright side of Jamaica.
Many thanks again and enjoy a splendid year!
Best,
Hilary Bowers
New York, NY USA

From: Amy Kaiser
Sent: Thursday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Highland House, Montego Bay

Hello Lisa,
Thank you very much for booking our trip at Highland House. We had a wonderful time! The house was simply prefect. It was beautiful, clean and really relaxing. The staff was wonderful!!! In particular, Vincent (the house manager) made our stay really special. He went well above the call of duty. He could anticipate our every wish; he made our stay really delightful. Also, the night guard Earnest and the cook Sherry-Anne were wonderful. The staff was very warm with our three children and we were thrilled. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!!!!
Best,
Amy

From: Gwynne Autry - returning guest
Sent: Wednesday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Summerhill Villa, Spring Farm, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa!
I've been meaning to write and let you know how perfect everything was with our stay in Jamaica and especially Summerhill Villa ---- absolutely exquisite with a staff to match. The food provided was lovely and the entire staff was incredibly patient with our family --- sometimes it was like trying to herd cats!!!!! Our driver, Ray, was fabulous -- he performed above and beyond in every way! We especially appreciated your arranging a day at Rose Hall for us. It would be nice if the resort would consider some sort of arrangement with the villa owners --- we would have gladly paid a daily fee if they could work out a system that did not include food & drink. Anyway, your efforts on our behalf and the owner's participation is greatly appreciated. We had a fabulous time and you and your staff performed flawlessly for us. You are the best, dear heart --- and please extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the owner.
All the best to you,
Gwynne Autrey

From: Donohoe, Lorna
Sent: Wednesday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Kima Villa and Cirrhosis Villa, Ocho Rios

Thanks so much.
We had a great time Courtney was amazing (our driver) going out of his way to do late night pick ups last minute drop offs, always in a good mood and did multiple round trips. He's truly a star In Cirhossis the girls said Casey, King and Lynne were great. I stayed in Kima.
Everyone was great!
Thanks again,
Lorna

From: Ellen Leake
Sent: Wednesday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: San Cove, Blue Lagoon, Port Antonio

Lisa,
First place to start is to tell you what great support you and your team provided through Jamaican Treasures. We have rented villas across the Caribbean through various companies and I would rank you at the top - you followed up with emails (when I missed giving you provisioning requests, you gave me plenty of notice when payments were due) and overall you made planning for the vacation extremely easy from our end. Thank you for your "hands-on" management.

In terms of our stay, there was not one detail that I would change about San Cove. All of us agreed that the layout was great, it had a cozy feel and the thing that we liked most was the proximity to the water. By contrast, last year we rented a villa at the top of a mountain in St. John and even though the villa was several times larger than San Cove - it was too "over the top" and of course the treacherous drive reduced considerably our time off the mountain. That said, the only detail that I would change about our stay in Jamaica was the car/driver service. In light of the driving and location the previous year in St. John, we were determined not to make the same mistake. And then we got to San Cove and didn't want to leave since everything we came for was at our "front door" on the water. So perhaps future guests will not make the same mistake of having a driver sit idly while enjoying the water and decks at San Cove. You might mention the comment to future bookings. And although we very much liked Harry Hunter(?), our driver, the speed - or lack thereof, tended to make us hate getting into the van. I think in the future that we would defer to a pre-arranged airport pick-up service and then address the need for quick evening trips or day trips separately.

Particular to the staff and service at San Cove. Kudos especially to Kevin, Rose and Doreen. Kevin was fantastic, his food wonderful and he worked extremely hard - all the time. Rose was equally capable and had such a quiet dignity to her presence, which is always a big asset to any villa owner. And Doreen was professional to the "T" always so unobtrusive, just quietly doing her job. Clifton, did I mention? What a earnest guy with a quick laugh - we were crazy about him.

So there you have it. I know I speak for our whole "tribe" when I say, we will be watching with great interest to see how Portland parish develops - it truly is a jewel. I am sure we will be back to see the progress in the future. My best to you and your staff.
Ellen

From: Sandra Hatch
Sent: Wednesday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: SeaSalt Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
We had a fabulous time. The house was perfect for our family, the weather was great. We would go to the beach each morning, come back for lunch, nap time for the little ones, then back to the beach. The staff was great. Our meals were wonderful. The children were fed before the adults. Always fresh fruit, maybe a lack of green veggies for the kids. But homemade cookies and ice cream was a hit. The adults cleaned their plates most meals.
It is a First-class place, we felt like royality!
What more can I say?
Thank you,
Sandy and family

From: Lewin Carter
Sent: Wednesday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Thomas House, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
Happy New Year!

My family and I had a great time. There are not enough words to express how happy we were with the accommodations and the staff.
The house was immaculate and to our satisfaction. Koodos to the owners o this magnificent villa. The staff was great, much thanks to Ms. Lucille, the cook, who provided all meals to our request. Delroy, the butler, he was more than great and very patient with all our request. Also Elaine, Megan and Cedric they were more than helpful and very helpful and friendly. My family would not hesitate to return to Thomas House.

Also again our sincere thanks to Mr & Mrs Thomas, who hosted us on New Years Eve at her party, they were gracious hosts and made us feel like part of their family.
We look forward to our next vacation in Jamaica!
Sincerely,
Lewin


From: Julie Dyson - family of 18 guests - family reunion
Sent: Tuesday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Haystack Villa, Tryall Club

Hi Lisa,
We had the perfect week at Haystack.....the house was everything we wanted and needed....the staff were amazing, in fact we all miss them terribly... The Tryall Club was great and my family loved the golf course......food was fabulous, weather perfect and our wonderful family celebration....we hope to come back to Haystack again....five stars across the board....thanks for all your help in securing such a magnificent week.
All the best, Julie

From: Anna Mohammed
Sent: Tuesday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueno

HI Lisa The house was very pleasant and we enjoyed the visit tremendously. The staff were exceptionally kind and attended to our every need.
Regards
Anna

From: PKotrba
Sent: Tuesday, January 06
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Spanish Cove, Runaway Bay

Hi Lisa,
We just got back yesterday and I have to say that we had a great time!
The house was perfect and Delma, Beryl, and Rohan took great care of us. The food was phenomenal and the whole experience can be summed up as 5star hotel service in your own private residence. At the beginning we found it hard to get into the ocean as the reef is right in front of the beach but we got ourselfs some surf shoes and voila, problem solved. Other than that, the traffic on the street got a bit noisy at times, but overall we said as we were driving back to Kingston that we would do it all over again, even come back next year, and that's something we don't say often as we like see different places even if we had a great experience - and that's what we had a Spanish Cove!
Best regards,
Paul

From: Christine Massier
Sent: Tuesday, January
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Valley High, Runaway Bay

Hi Lisa - I'm not fine - had to come back to the cold, cold weather with chapped lips, dry hands and all the snow and work instead of sunny, sandy Jamaica :)

Our stay was great. We enjoyed Jamaica a lot - it is a beautiful country and the people were wonderful!! Our Driver, Dwight, was the absolute best!!! We were very, very impressed with him and his knowledge of Jamaica and what to do, what to see and where to go. He made our trip! We enjoyed getting to know him!

Valley High Villa was wonderful. We loved the coziness of it and how clean it was. The girls there were great. We did spend more time at that villa because of its location, and we loved the private beach. We also enjoyed exploring the grounds there. We were glad to have wireless internet at this villa!!!

Seaview Chateau was okay. The staff there were very nice and we enjoyed getting to know them for sure.

The food was great at both places and we tried some oxtail and curry goat which was interesting for sure! The only thing we thought there could have been more guidance on was the fact that we couldn't use the phones in both places. At Valley High we had wireless internet, so we were able to use the computer to make calls, but not at Seaview.

Overall we had a great experience! We have told several people that we booked through you and Jamaican Treasures and told them about your website, and will continue to do so. And thank you for the deal on the driver - we are very, very happy that we did that.
Hi Lisa.
Thank you for your guidance Lisa! And next time we are in Jamaica we will definitely be in touch!!!

Christine

From: Jennifer Hammerstein
Sent: Tuesday, January 06
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Cary Island, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa
We had a wonderful time in Cary Island! It was absolutely spectacular and held our two families beautifully. Our weather was perfect and Scotty and Nadeen were very hard workers, warm and eager to please. They made our stay super comfortable and easy. They must be exhausted! Thanks you so much for guiding me into this place. An unforgettable holiday!
If you have any specific questions about the place just let me know.
All the best
Jennifer

From: Lindsay Haverluck
Sent: Tuesday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: A Bird of Paradise Villa - Beachfront cottage for 2 persons
The trip was wonderful.
The cottage was beautiful and the property was lovely.
Thanks.
Lindsay

From: Jay Schwartz
Sent: Tuesday, January
To: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Subject:Paradise Plum, Montego Bay

Thanks for asking Lisa. The house was very nice as were Vel and Seymour. The maid did everything we asked. If you are looking to recommend a driver in the future, Bins, who was our driver is wonderful. He is very informative about the country and areas we would drive through. He also was very accommodating.
The only suggestions we have are to get the pool water a bit warmer and get internet service. We were disappointed not to have the service at the house, as it had been represented that it did have this service. Every time we wanted to use our email we had to go down to the Ritz which is mostly driving distance.
Other then that we really enjoyed our time and wished we could have stayed longer.
Jay

 

UPDATE: We have requested for Internet service to be installed into the villa.

From: Anna Mannarino
Sent: Monday, January 05
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Wharf House Villa, Montego Bay

Hello Lisa,
Happy New Year!!
We wanted to thank you for taking care of our holiday plans at the Wharf House.
Our staff was amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie - Mother Hen, took care of our family like her own. Our girls now feel they have a home away from home and dearly miss their Mother Hen.
Robert - At Your Service, took care of our every need and taught us how to relax.
Sharon - Sweaty neaty, looked forward to coming home knowing Sweaty took care of the hurricane our teenagers left behind.
Leshia - Life saver, Unpacking made simple!!!!!
Pee Dove - always there to welcome us home!!!
Darby - Mr. Security, we had a true sense of safety knowing that we were well protected.
Neville - Sport, to our Jamaican brother who made our stay memorable and one of a kind.
Thank you kindly,
Anna Mannarino

From: Halleen Family
Sent: Monday, January
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Jasmine Hill, Ocho Rios

One son said he didn't want to come home...
One son said it was like being in heaven for a week.
I called it a vacation of a lifetime...
We were truly spoiled by all of Jasmine Hill's varied charm and caring devoted staff
I have much more to say but for now... What other villas have 4 bd rm and great snorkeling out front???
D'Ann Halleen

From: Rob Levy
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 12:59 PM
To: 'lisa@jamaicantreasures.com'
Subject: Paradise Plum, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
We had a great time at Paradise Plum! The staff at the house were great. Vel and Seymour were amazing! Our driver Roy was also amazing.
The reason I love Jamaica is the people and this was confirmed with the group you hooked us up with.
Thanks for everything Lisa, we really had a wonderful time.
Happy New Year!
The Levy's

From: Diane Todd
Sent: Wednesday, December 31
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Fairway Manor, Montego Bay

Dear Lisa and others,
We just returned from our trip to Jamaica and wanted to thank you for setting us up in a wonderful spot. The staffs at the villa were amazing. We all felt very pampered, well fed and cared for. We played golf twice, went to Dunn River Falls, Negril and Dr. Caves Beach several times. The Hilton Resort at Rose Hill was a great gift from the owners and much appreciated by all of us. Our driver, Perry, was very patient and took us where ever we wanted and was always on time. I’m happy that we didn’t have to think of menus as Olive planned all the meals and saw to it that there was something for everyone to enjoy. Our rooms were always clean and it was amazing to get our laundry back in nice baskets and neatly folded, thanks to Charlotte and Jeanine. Richard took good care of the grounds and always had a smile. We ventured out most days, but we always looked forward to coming home and to Roy’s hospitality and concern that we had a good day. Our 3 year old wanted to take him home with her and our sons wanted to golf with him. It was a wonderful vacation and one that our family will always remember.
Many thanks, Diane and family

From: Lindsay Wells, Toronto, Canada
Sent: Tuesday, December 30
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Destiny Villa, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
We all had an amazing time at Destiny Villa. It exceeded our expectations! We would definitely consider returning in the future.
Happy New Year!
Lindsay

From: Steven T. Parker from Canada
Sent: Sunday, December 28
To: 'Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas'
Subject: Star Apple Villa, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
Everything was great especially the staff. I would highly recommend Star Apple. In fact I already have. thx very much...
Steven.

From: Denise Paley
Sent: Sunday, December 28
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Pimento Hill, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
Happy Holidays! I've been meaning to reach out to you to let you know what a wonderful time we had on our vacation. Pimento Hill was fantastic, the staff was excellent and we very much enjoyed the property. The only negative comment I would make is that the sleeping arrangements were a little further spread out than we expected. Would not be an issue at all if all of the children were older but with the sleeping babies it was a little tough for those parents. Otherwise it was perfect....Maxine and Eric were very accomidating. We were grateful for the transportation and called on Kurt a lot who was a great resource too. And we spent many of our days at Round Hill at the beach which the kids very much enjoyed. Overall it was a wonderful vacation and an excellent way to travel with multiple families. We plan to do it again.
Thanks again for all of your help. You were great to work with. |
Kind regards,
Denise

From: Tuckerman, Thomas
Sent: Saturday, December 27
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Idle Hours, Runaway Bay

Lisa-
We actually just got back from Jamaica on Christmas eve. We went from Idle Hours to Treasure Beach for 10 days.
Idle Hours was absolutely perfect. The house was nice but the beach and privacy were superior. Suzi, Martin and Vivian were great and took care of our every needs. One of our most enjoyable Jamaican trips!

Thomas

From: Rick Sager
Sent: Friday, December 12
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Emerald Seas Villa, Ocho Rios

Hello Lisa and Thank you,
Our group of ten just returned from our week long stay at Emerald Seas Villa. I just wanted to thank you. You promised me we would enjoy this villa and we absolutely did. I thought I would list some positives about the villa. First of all it is close to Ocho Rios and its actually across Fern Gulley Plantation and the White River where tubing and guided rafting can be done. The villa is impressive as the staff opens the iron gate. The trees, flowering plants and shrubs are perfectly groomed as was the entire grounds. The villa itself is cleaned and painted often. The luster of painted walls and polished floors let us know that it is well kept. The beds seemed to have new matresses and window treatments and wall decor are done very stylish. All the bedrooms had nice T.V.'s that offer hundreds of channels.

The staff has been around for years. They are five star employees for a villa! Hard to believe that a villa can out hire employees that can cook, clean, serve and maintain grounds as well as the best private clubs and hotels we have ever stayed in or visited. The food was so good and plentiful, after three days I told the cook I surrendered. I was gaining weight and stuffed. Lobster, shrimp, pork, beef and chicken, we had it all. Nothing was bland but tastefully perpared and served at dinner with some theme. (Flowers, Sea shells, sand and candles). I took as many pictures of the dinner table as I did of the interior of the villa. I will say we had five children twelve and under. They loved the pool, the food (which the cook adjusted to their bland simple taste), the tennis court, the staff (which shed tears as they hugged them goodbye), the safe and friendly feeling of the villa and area, the beautiful views of the Sea and fishing boats and ships as they passed by. It fact, three of them asked to live there. I agreed if they get rich enough to buy it, I would live with them.

The snorkle fins and extra equipment they had made it perfect for snorkling. We only had two days of calm waters but it filled our needs to see the fish and coral right off the villa dock. Although I thought the one hundred plus stairs would be tiring, it was more like a walk/climb through a plush garden of flowers and exotic plants, with places to sit along the way. I personally noticed very few insects and that every corner of the villa is cleaned from the ceilings to the floor. No stains, cobwebs or uncleaned areas. That was very impressive considering the humidity, rains and insects that seem to frequent Jamaica. My friend gained eight pounds and the rest of us will not get on a scale. The premixed rum drink that Junior makes is very addicting and there as long as you ask for it.

A small leak to a faucet and some other bathroom toilet led to an immediate Saturday plumber to be called in. He stayed for hours, until it was fixed. I was impressed. The staff must have been told to never let a complaint pass over. If our group had any issue on anything, it was addressed immediately. Although three of the staff live on the grounds, you would never know it. They are quiet and assure that our safety always came first. Either by shutting the gate, setting the villa alarm or walking around securing the villa after we went to sleep. Even Floyd will check on any kids that go down by the Sea and dock area. Which also is nice as it is shallow enough to stand in after entering the water. The laundry is done hours after the launderess picks it up in the morning. So really very few clothing items are needed. We skipped lunch every day, as breakfast was so varied and plentiful.

The computer worked which made it nice to get emails and print our e-tickets before departure. The free phone calls were so nice and clear, that it made it fun to bug our friends back home when the wind chill went below zero for them. Our weather was almost always sunny with temps in the mid 80's. The entire group of ten enjoyed it completely.

The owner of the villa from England stopped by to see how we were doing and tell us about future improvements he hopes to make. A manager for a few villas stopped to give us and read a midweek evaluation form we filled out. And even Jamaican Treasures called to see how we were doing. All that was impressive!

Our group did find a couple local drivers that took us to various places. Some so quaint and local (away from Ochi) that we felt right at home. I maybe forgetting things, but the bottom line is we got what we dreamed of. We have been to the Ochi area four times. This time we felt at home. No one was bothered or was any negative feelings ever displayed around us. The Ocho Rios area is swamped with police and Tourist Police so security prevails. We would love to return to this villa or any villa you recommend. As this one is still an Emerald at the price of a Garnet.
Thank you and the Villa owner for memories our family will carry forever!
Rick Sager,
Pecatonica, Il U.S.A.

(Rick, thanks for sending the following 3 photos of your stay at Emerald Seas! Regards, Lisa)

From: Pattie Campbell
Subject: Cliffside Cottage, Montego Bay
Dear Lisa,
We had the best time in Jamaica, while staying at Cliffside Cottage. The staff at Cliffside were the best. Patricia was the best in taking care of us from serving our meals, doing our laundry, making our living space comfortable, or just having a nice conservation with us. Allison seems to be a great help to Patricia, filling in where needed. They are both such lovely ladies. Benford's meals never disappointed us. The food was plentiful and oh soooo good. He is a wonderful chef. Renville takes such great care of the property's grounds while keeping a watchful eye over the guests at night. Clifford, our driver, was great at getting us to all of our excursions safe and sound. He provided us with information on the many towns we traveled through. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. Thank you, Lisa, for all of your help in assisting us in planning such a wonderful vacation in Jamaica.
One Love,
The Campbell,Wilkes, and Maupin Families



From: Rosalyn Grace
Subject: Anticipation Villa, Tryall Club
Hi Lisa,
We had the most memorable time. The staff at Anticipation is great! Avis is very professional, while at the same time motherly. We always felt safe and cared for and special. We all wanted to take Gregory (butler) home with us. We couldn't imagine life back home without him. We got pretty spoiled by the attention. It was great. Adrian, the cook, was excellent. I understand that he was new to the Villa. The food was five star. My friend made a comment that it was so good she didn't want to swallow it because she didn't ever want the experience to be over. The housekeepers and gardner and laundress delivered more than what was expected. I really can't say enough about our stay. It was one of the best times I've ever had.
Tryall is beautiful and well worth the money. The massage is greatly recommended.
Hopefully, I'll be buying my own villa in the area if things work out the way I plan.
Best regards,
Rosalyn Grace


From: Natalie Singh
Subject: Destiny Villa, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your email. We had a great time! The villa was absolutely fantastic and the staff were very good, particularly Ralston, Vincent and Henry - they were exceptional. Vincent and Henry made the stay an extraordinary culinary experience and were very willing to accommodate our requests. Ralston just made everything flow perfectly.
Many thanks to you as well for being so responsive and for accommodating our requests.
Kind regards,
Natalie

From: Krista Clarke
Subject: Birdcage Villa, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa.
Our stay in Jamaica was quite an exciting one! The villa and staff were lovely. The view was magnificent!!!!!
Thanks so much for all your help and your communication with me. We definitely will be contacting you again for next year's visit.
Thanks
Krista

From: Dawn Walters
Subject: Villa Viento, Ocho Rios
Hi Tricia,
I don't know if I had sent you a big "thank you" for the Jamaican Vacation we had last month. It was beautiful and I had a wonderful birthday celebration. We enjoyed Villa Viento and will be sure to visit again. It was soooooooo good to be home!
Please say thanks to your team.
Thanks again.
Dawn



From: Luann Bagg
Subject: Nautilus Villa, Blue Lagoon, Port Antonio
Hi Lisa,
We had a terrific time!!! We really enjoyed ourselves and everything (expect for the long drive from Kingston) was perfect! Dorothy, Kervin and Yvette were excellent. They were professional, service oriented and it really seemed like they enjoyed their jobs and were happy to help us in any way possible. I felt they really tried to make our stay as spectacular as they could!!!
They villa was well represented on its pictures and it was very well maintained. We were very happy with villa.
We would recommend the entire experience to all that we know and we hope to come back in the future for sure!!!
Thank you for your follow up and do not hesitate to ask if there is any additional information that I can provide.
Luann Bagg

From: Nicole Jacks
Villa: L'Horizon Villa , Ocho Rios

Lisa...please post the following to your website.
Lisa, I wanted to formally thank you and your staff for your role in a wonderful stay @ the L'Horizon Villa. The Villa & the Villa staff played a huge role in what everyone unanimously said was their best vacation ever! The villa was absolutely beautiful and Ms. Kelly and her staff were amazing! As a Jamaican returning home, I had extremely high standards and was both excited and nervous to show my 10 friends my home country. I am extremely proud to report that Ms. Kelly & her staff really showed them what Jamaican hospitality is all about! The house was perfect! The grounds and the pool were immaculately maintained and we were a short walk to the beach where just like the villa, the food was great! The service was exceptional and Bruce, our bus driver was second to none! Whenever I am bringing a large group home with me, L'Horizon will absolutely be our villa of choice. Please share my comments with the villa owner, I'd like him to know how well the team did and how much we all enjoyed our stay!
Thanks!
Nikki


From: adrien lemaire
Subject: VILLA PARADISO, Ocho Rios -Returning guest

Hi Patricia ,
Just wanted to tell you thanks so much once again for a fantastic weekend!!
Everything went very well! Paradiso is a lovely villa , we couldn't ask for anything more. The villa's staff are truly a wonderful team and they took care of everything for us. They were very thorough and efficient and made sure we were as comfortable as possible at all times. Having so much space and various activities on the property really made the whole trip a wonderful experience with a mixture of fun and games,relaxing and lazyness mixed with good meals and service in a special setting. it truly encapsulated all aspects of a propper weekend. It was also convenient for we had friends staying next door at Villa Mara and others staying down the road in Mamee Bay , so we had alot of good friends nearby.
Definately a lovely spot and we'll surely rent it again , hopefully for a random weekend some time early next year and also for Easter weekend .
Thanks again,
Kind regards,
Adrien

Trip Advisor Click here for the actual posting on Trip Advisor
Villa: Tradewinds, Tryall Club, Montego Bay
Client: Susan Rayburn

We booked Tradewinds Villa with Lisa Clarke of Jamaican Treasures, she was fantastic to deal with...extremely prompt responses and never made us feel like we were a bother! Lisa is always very accurate in her listings and advice, I have booked a few Jamaican villas through her in the past and she has always been amazing to work with. Tradewinds was so wonderful, we traveled with our extended family ages 4-74... with 3 teens! Everyone loved their stay, our second one at this particular villa. Tradewinds has a seaside private pool, beautiful seaside dining; private rocky beach and is short walking distance to Tryall's sandy beach, the house is lovely with 4.5 airconditioned bedrooms all with bathrooms ensuite, all kept spotlessly clean, perfect for our group of 9 people. It is so nice to travel light, knowing that your laundry will be done to perfection each day and returned to you folded, pressed and in perfect condition. What is always extremely important in a fully staffed Jamaican villa vacatiion is the staff. The staff at Tradewinds is absolutely professional, always available, but never in the way. Gina deserves special mention as she is smart, kind and a wonderful hostess, she made us feel welcome and comfortable...which is sometimes difficult when you are worried about the whole idea of "staff". She did the job of taking care of 9 of us with such style and grace, she almost made it look easy...never flustered and always helpful. Tryall is immaculate and every person you come into contact with on property is friendly, kind and helpful. The teens could drive about the grounds on golf carts, touch base with those all important friends back home with the free internet service and computers in the airconditioned greathouse computer room, buy a snack for themselves at the commissary shop and even have a lunch alone at the beach side grill with their "charge cards" attached to our credit cards for payment at the end of the trip. It makes a world of difference for teens to have some sense of freedom while we know they are safe on the property. The new fitness room is wonderrful, with new and excellent machines and weights.... the sea view is spectacular. The nanny service was wonderful for our 4 year old, Marcia took him to the Hummingbird Kid's Club and played with him beautifully, we didn't use her services much since there were no other children in the Kid's Club during our stay, but the break for us (and him) was nice and only $4.50 per hour -- though I must admit I tipped almost 100% because it seemed like way too little to pay and she was so wonderful. We will be back at Tryall over and over again. I welcome any questions regarding Tradewinds or the villa vacation experience generally. We are huge fans. Many thanks to all of the lovely people at Tryall, but especially to Gina, Ray, Tina and Dudley who all made our family vacation absolutely magical.
Susan Rayburn

From: Ban
Subject: Emerald Seas Villa, Ocho Rios
Dear Lisa,
Our week at Emerald Seas was lovely! It is a beautiful villa with a wonderful staff and I hope to visit another week early next year or in Spring. I will keep in touch and let anyone interested in Jamaica know that you are the only company to deal with!
Many thanks, Ban

From: Ed Bell
Subject: Tradewinds Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa:
I wanted to let you know that my family and I had a wonderful vacation in Jamaica. The Tradewinds Villa at Tryall was perfect! You couldn’t ask for a better floor plan. Everyone had as much privacy as they wanted and yet we were all together all the time. The grounds are beautiful and kept spotless by Dudley. Miss Ivy, our cook and head of house was absolutely the best! Gina saw to our every need – always with a smile and boundless energy. Gina especially went out of her way to make sure that our “little ones” were well looked after. Tina was so efficient with our laundry every day that we could have packed in just an overnight bag; whatever was put in the hamper was freshly cleaned, folded and back in the room the next day.
Mr. Smythe looked after our transportation with the same efficiency and pleasant manner as everyone else.
The grounds at Tryall are beautiful. Unfortunately, the Beach House Restaurant was closed for renovation, but everything else was up and running. I really must say that the Tryall Club and its facilities surpassed my expectations, even though my expectations were pretty high to begin with. The Tradewinds, with its very large rooms, wonderful layout, large pool, beachfront setting and its fabulous staff made for a truly wonderful vacation – allowing us to enjoy the closeness of being together, without having to do anything!
To top it all off, our worries about tropical storms and hurricanes were all for naught. The weather was sunny and hot…maybe a little too humid at times, but all in all, It was what you look for when you go to a tropical island. The only thing I would change would be to add air conditioning to the living/family room.
I would (and have already) recommend the Tryall Club, Tradewinds Villa, and Jamaican Treasures with unreserved enthusiasm.
Thank you for all your helpful assistance in making our family vacation a truly memorable one.
Hope to be in touch with you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Edward


Trip Advisor: Click here for actual link
Villa: Wharf House, Montego Bay

Hi -- haven't perused Trip Advisor for awhile -- but thought I'd give a review of our wedding this past April.
First trip to Jamaica was spent 10 years ago at an AI in Negril --it was very nice -- But now I've seen the light!!
This time - we stayed at a villa - (Wharf House in Montego Bay). Absolutely amazing experience! Great food, fantastic people that took very good care of us -- we never really wanted to go and eat out -- the food was so good at the villa! Thanks Andrea! And Robert and Sharon and Peadove and Leisha-- by the way - the Wharf House is stunning and I don't know what the deal is with people saying that the noise level from the street is troublesome? I rarely noticed it.
Levan was our driver for the week and he showed us parts of Jamaica that we fell in love with - very un-touristy places.
Lisa and her staff at Jamaican Treasures were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. On a side not - other family members used Linda Smith and didn't have a similar experience....
We used Sungold Photogrpahy and Paula and Damian were great - we couldn't have been happier - check out their website - you can pull photos of our wedding up under - "Megan and Gregg" - great shots of the Wharf House during the wedding -
We used a local wedding coordinator. She was absolutely terrible. Past awful. But we got past it with the help of our staff and local generosity of spirit.
Can't wait to go back!!!

From: Sharna Graham
Subject: Fairway Manor and Caribbean Fairway, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa –
It was my intention to do this much sooner, so here are my comments:
The experience was one of best in 30 years of vacationing. The staff was so professional even under some extreme pressures caused by the new owners. The drivers were friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and even “played security.” Everyone was so helpful and spoiled us rotten. No one wanted to leave, and we’ll definitely be back.
From the time we first began this experience with you, it has been enjoyable and went quite smooth. Both you and Pat were the ultimate professionals and most accommodating. I thank you for your service and working with us when we had to change dates (a whole year out).
It’s been a pleasure!
Best Regards,
Sharna A. Graham

From: Hector Robinson
Subject:Norse Hill, Port Antonio
Thanks Lisa. The place was just great - drop dead beautiful. The gardens are spectaular and the view just magnificent. One of my best vacations ever.
Hector

From: Trina Coaxum
Subject: Caribbean Fairways, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa :-)!
We have a fantastic time!!!! The staff was great. LOVED Patrick's and Colroy's cooking. Dell was a doll :-). And our driver John was absolutely terrific. The villa and our rooms, were wonderful and relaxing.
The only complaint we had which no one could've controlled were the mosquitos :-(.
Thank you ladies so much for helping me coordinate this family vacation. Every year we try to do something different, I just wished you had other locations around the world, such as Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Holland...because I would use you ladies every time :-).
Again, thanks for everything and tell the other ladies "hello" and thanks too!
Trina

From: Althea Grannum-Cummings
Subject: Villa Paradiso and L Horizon Villa - Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa,
Thank you we will endeavor to have a wonderful time and I'm sure we will--how could we not staying at Villa Paradiso. We leave tomorrow night, so today is my last day at work.
I want to thank you once again for your wonderful service, patience and encouragement. It has been a pleasure to work with you to organize our accommodations and helping to bring to fruition our dream of a beautiful wedding. Your professionalism is greatly appreciated and Jamaican Treasures will forever depart from my lips when I'm asked about accommodations in Jamaica. Please let me know to whom we can send a letter of acknowledgment of your fine work and customer service when I return.
We have a token of our appreciation we would like to leave for you at your office in Jamaica. Will you be heading back there any time soon? Or, perhaps we should mail it to you.
Thanks again,
Althea

From: Deborah McCree
Subject: Wharf House, Montego Bay
HI Lisa,
Thank you for your interest in our vacation.
It was FANTASTIC!
The house was everything you said it would be and more.
The staff could not do enough for us. I have already given your name to several friends.
My husband and I are already planning to use your services again.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING !!!!!!
If there is anything I can do in support of the staff I would be glad to do it.
Again, Thank you and I will be in touch.
Debbie McCree

-----Original Message-----
From: Robinson Sheryl
Subject: Twin Palms, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hello
My name is Sheryl Robinson. My husband, Gary and daughter Gabrielle and I spent last week at the Twin Palms Villa. This was my first time back to the Island in almost 20 years.

Twin Palms is absolutely gorgeous. The service was great. I told my husband that this is the best vacation ever. The staff, warm and friendly.

I have shown the website to my friends and they now want to take a vacation at Twin Palms.

I just have two words for Twin Palms, ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Yours truly
Sheryl Robinson

From: Amos-Cain, Renee
Subject: Villa Manana, Ocho Rios

Hello Lisa,
We absolutely enjoyed Villa Manana. It was beautiful and the staff, Sondra, Dimples and George were magnificent. They became like family. I had the best experience of my life! It was also very thoughtful of the owner to contact me to see how I was enjoying my stay. Unfortunately, we never connected but I thought it was a wonderful gesture. Please let me know if we are able to rent the villa again with just the top portion as we'll only have 6 guests returning. Thank you.
Renee Amos Cain

From: Gail C Whitley
Subject: Wag Water, Prospect Plantation, Ocho Rios
Lisa,
All i can say is THANK YOU!!!
This was the best vacation ever!!
I have told so many people about renting villas in Jamaica and Especially Wag Water. I will definitely be back and will be staying there.
The staff was phenomenal. Paulette was the "BOMB" with her cooking skills. I did leave a comment letter with Wendy, but overall, this was great. You will probably be getting calls or emails from folks about renting and they will use my name as reference, hook them up
Thanks again. I'm actually thinking about coming back the week before Christmas.
LOL
Gail

From: Mahogany
Subject: Kima Villa, Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios
Hey Lisa,
Our stay at Kima Villa was really wonderful! The entire staff was great, they went above and beyond to take great care of us. Our driver Courtney was wonderful as well! We decided to use him as our taxi for the duration of our stay in Jamaica. We've already recommended Jamaican Treasures, and Kima Villa to friends and family.
Thanks to the entire staff at Jamaican Treasures!
The Morgan family

From: Mandy Catto
Subject: Seaspray Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa
Thanks for your message - we had a fantastic holiday! Seaspray is a wonderful villa in a unique location, probably the best location within Tryalls. There was a house being built right beside us but mostly they kept the noise down early and our butler tried to protect us a bit! Tryalls was great, very quiet at this time of year. We enjoyed the golf and tennis, finding the tennis coach, ballboys and caddies really helpfull and friendly .It would have been helpful to know that we needed white clothes to wear on the courts. Special thanks to Dujoin, Fabian, Whitney and Monday. The bars and restaurants were nice but almost too quiet, mostly we were the only customers so we ate at the villa. Our staff were exceptional, Joseph was charm personified and appeared magically at the right moment. Our cook was very jolly and managed to cook great local specialities and interesting main courses whilst also catering to the kids tastes. She often gave us two choices at most meals.The maid tried hard to be helpful, the laundry maid and gardner were good and discreet.
Yours
Mandy & Stephen Catto

From: Jennifer Jones
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 7:41 AM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Villa Paradiso, Ocho Rios

Lisa,
Thank you for your kind note. Our stay Villa Paradiso was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed the location, the staff, and the driver. All were particularly helpful and welcoming from our arrival at the airport to our departure.
I would, without reservation, rent the villa again and recommend both the villa and Jamaican Treasures to any and all of my friends and family.
The one thing I would recommend is that the photos of the amenities at the villa be updated to indicate the equipment that is in existence at the time of the rental.
Sincerely,
Jennifer

From: Tom Severinghaus
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 3:55 PM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Wheel House, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

We had a wonderful time, everything worked out well. The staff was supurb, enjoyed going shopping with Elaine and her native dishes were great. One of the better things we did was to have Noel as our driver for the week. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Wheelhouse, its staff, and Noel. The only surprise was finding the 6 bedrooms were not on the same level although it worked out OK.
Tom Severinghaus

From: Debbie Connell
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:00 AM
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Fairway Manor, Montego Bay



Dear Lisa,
Just to let you know that our stay at Fairway Manor was excellent, the facilities at the house were superb and the staff: Roy, Angella, Richard, Olive and Sweenie were fantastic, they made our stay very comfortable and became part of the project we were working on during our week there. The staff and the people of Montego Bay are some of the friendliest people we have come across in our various travels around the world. The food and accommodation were excellent throughout the week. Our project would not have been as easy if we had stayed anywhere else so a big thank you to them all. We hope to return to Montego Bay in 2010 to follow up on the project we started this year and look forward to returning to Fairway Manor then.
In friendship
Debbie

From: Renee S Carter
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: lisa@jamaicantreasures.com
Subject: Tee Time Villa, Montego Bay - July 17th to the 21st, 2008.

Hi Lisa,
My name is Renee Carter, my husband George and I were a part of a group that stayed at the Tee Time Villa from July 17th to July 21st.

Let me start on the postive aspects of our first time Villa experience, The Staff: Claudette, Jermaine, Sherlene and Sharmane are A+++++ Top notch hands down they went above and beyond what our expectations were. Tee Time Villa has no idea what they have with these staff members. My husband and I have been on 4 cruises and we even own a Time Share property in Freeport Bahamas. Though I still love my cruises, I would rather pay for seven days at the Tee Time than to ever go back to our time share which is fully paid for for another 15 yrs!

The food prepared by Claudette was the best food I have ever had next to my moms, and let me tell you I don't say that lightly as I am a very picky eater. I don't eat egss and forgot to tell them that but it was no problem. Claudette put a very delicious alternative together that I would have never thought of. The Woman is a genious in the kitchen. Ok Jermaine, he was so nice and what we needed or wanted was there in the blink of an eye. We are a silly fun bunch and anyone who can appreciate our humor is alright with me. The man laughed constantly while we were there! I believe his belly is still aching from all the laughter. And what can we say about Sherlene and Charmaine. They kept our rooms immaculate they washed and ironed our clothes to perfection. I look forward to coming back with our group next year and hope to see our friends when we get back. They were all truly like family. Oh as a side note Ruben was great as well kept the grounds as beautiful as they are shown on the internet at all times.
I would strongly suggest to you that the staff not be minimized because without all there hare work and there willingness to go above and beyond to make our vacation the best ever Tee Time Villa will not thrive.
We Love the Tee Time Especially Claudette, Jermaine, Sherlene, Sharmaine and Rubin Keep up the Excellent work and will be back to very soon!
George and Renee Carter

From: Shari Jackson
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 12:22 PM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueano (near Discovery Bay) - 6 bedroom Beachfront villa

Hi, Lisa
Our vacation at Idleawile was perfect. Everyone loved it. I can't think of anything that could have been done to make it better. Our driver, John Clarke, was so punctual yet flexible. He was a great historian, and patiently answered all our questions on our many forays into Ocho Rios. Brenda is an excellent cook. Everything was so delicious and well-prepared. We tried all the authentic Jamaican dishes, except the breadfruit which wasn't in season yet. Gary and Craig and Brenda were so efficient, yet warm, friendly and helpful-- always stopping to chat or joke with us, and offering advice and suggestions about the area. The house is beautiful and was the perfect size for our gathering. We spent most of our time on the patio and by the pool. The family members that didn't get to come this time definitely want us to do it again next year, and the kids want to move to Jamaica instead of Connecticut! The only mar on our time there was the fact that my husband got stung by what sounds like a stingray down by the private beach when we were about to go snorkeling, but he was fine the next day, just as Brenda and Craig predicted he would be.
Thank you so much for our wonderful memories and seamless transactions. Even though we were doing business an ocean away, everything ran very smoothly. I have recommended your company to other colleagues of mine and told them what a superior time we had.
We look forward to working with you again in future.
Shari Jackson , MD

From: Elaine Bowes
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:49 PM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Bumpers Nest, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa
We had a glorious stay at Bumpers Nest and intend to return soon! Thank you for efforts and work to make our holiday superb! no complaints at all - Wayne and his team were marvellous! Bumpers Nest villa is the the best on Tryall - (we had a look at a few others), and almost perfrect for people with mobility problems - the only adjustment to improve this would be to add a hand bar to the shower in the lower floor double bedroom, otherwise all good Thanks again and we will be in touch when we wish to return...
Elaine

From: Asneth Cason
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:01 PM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Wedding at Villa Viento, Ocho Rios.


Lisa,
Thank you for your correspondence. We had a wonderful time at Villa Viento. The property was perfect, the staff was wonderful and our daughter's wedding was more than we could have imagined. Thank you for your help in making all the preparations.
I have attached a few pictures for you.
Blessings to you,
Asneth

From: Monique Rowtham-Kennedy
Villas: Spyglass Hill Villa and Sea Island Villa - Montego Bay

Hi Lisa...we had a wonderful time. First I wanted to let you know that the staffs at both villas were superior! Warm, friendly, professional and very responsive. We had a couple of issues at Spyglass wtih "critters" such as bees in one of the bedrooms. Staff as well as the owner worked tirelessly until the issue were resolved quickly. Our driver were also excellent, dependable and extremely accomodating. A number of people in my party have expressed a desire to return...so, you may hear from us again next year! Thanks again!
Monique

Andrea Johnson
Villa: Makana, Discovery Bay
Everyone was very attentive. Kevin was very solicitous and took great pride in serving us and making sure our needs were taken care of. He is a master of his trade. Devon and Roydel entertained us and the accompanied us as needed. Henry made sure we all were safe in the water and on the kayaks. Aneta was very forthcoming in helping us with laundry needs and insisted on handling our every needs. Melanie picked up the slack for Aneta and Kayal as needed and was very pleasant. Overall, everyone of us truly felt special and well taken care of. Kayla’s food was the best I have ever had in Jamaica. She is the reason that we came to Makana. I would follow her wherever she went. I didn’t eat for two days after I returned. The 3 best things about my villa vacation: 1) Food, 2) Service, 3) Ambiance and layout- very intimate and warm, yet accommodating of individual privacy. Would I take another villa vacation? .... Absolutely. Look for us in 2010.

From: Joseph Bergfeld
Subject: Stone Harbour Villa, Ocho Rios

Lisa,
Thanks for contacting us and giving us an opportunity to tell you about our stay in Jamaica. Our time at Stone Harbor was absolutely wonderful. The spacious and comfortable home, its private beach, freshwater pool and beautiful grounds were perfect, but for us, the true Jamaican Treasure was the capable, friendly and attentive staff. Courtney, our driver, was always on time in his clean and comfortable van. Miss Sadie, our fantastic cook and "lady of the house", prepared excellent meals, and the variety (and spice) of our meals was appreciated and enjoyed by all 8 of us. With Tony's help, a beautiful table was set every evening, and even though our 4 course meals were hearty, there were rarely any 'leftovers". Miss Sadie's "from scratch" pies and desserts were a special favorite. Tony was always available to tend to our needs around the pool and grounds, and to get us rigged up with masks and snorkels when we wanted them. He even took us on a hike to a wonderful "secret" cove, where a river spilled into the ocean. Every day, Miss Joy made up the rooms, laundered and folded our clothes, and cleaned the house. Second, Tony's assistant, saw to it that the lawn and grounds were in tip top shape. When we wanted privacy we got it, and when we wanted quiet time we got it, yet everyone attended to their duties with an obvious desire to see to it that we had an enjoyable and relaxing time. Stone Harbor was perfect for us and we would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a Caribbean villa vacation.
Sincerely,
Joe, Jeanne and Family Bergfeld

From: Karen Kolish
Subject: Carib Sands Villa, Montego Bay
Lisa,
I can't even begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at Carib Sands in Montego Bay. It was, without a doubt, the best vacation my family and I have ever experienced.
The staff - Stephanie, Sharon, Hillary, and Robert, our driver - were phenominal. They looked after our every need - we were spoiled beyond belief! The villa was very comfortable and we felt right at home there. There is not one negative thing I can say about it. I just wish we could go back there but since it has been sold, we'll just have to search for an equally wonderful place the next time we go.
Thanks so much for all your help. I will definitely recommend Jamaican Treasures to all my friends.
Karen Kolish

From: Shirley Nixon
Subject: Terra Nova Villa, Ocho Rios

Hello Lisa,
Thank you for the beautiful welcome back message.
First let me start off by saying that I could not have asked for a better staff.

Elsie: She was the sweetest, soft spoken lady I had ever met. Everyone of her meals was fantastic. She blew us away with her "pancakes" "pumpkin soup" "poached eggs and calaloo", peas & rice, Bar-B-Q Chicken, plantains, just to name a few. Each meal was a dining experience. My family fell in love with Elsie and her cooking..

Val: She kept the rooms fresh and clean. Everyday, we had a different bed setting. Unlike hotels that just make the beds with the same bedding, we had fresh linen daily. Our towel supply was plentiful. She had a beautiful table setting at every meal. Each table setting was more beautiful than the next. She served us our meals and always had a smile and a kind word. She too was the perfect hostess.

Denzel: The pool was cleaned daily and he kept the grounds spotless. He also kept our cooler filled with blocks of ice so that our beverages could stay ice cold. He was very helpful with suggestions on horse back riding and other island excursions.

Georgette: She was a good assistant to Val. She helped with the upkeep of the house and she assisted with serving us as well. She had a warm personality and a friendly personality.

Maureen from the private transfer service was very professional and kept tabs on our every move. She knew our flight had been cancelled and still made sure were picked up when we did finally arrive. She kept in touch on a regular basis and got us to/from the airport. She was amazing and very accommodating.

Terra Nova is a beautiful villa. The villa could use an upgrade on basic items; a dishwasher, refrigerator with an ice maker or an ice machine, new living room furniture, television in every room, dryer, and a computer with internet access would all be very helpful. The bedrooms and bathrooms are large and the ocean view is amazing. There could be a nice beachfront area if they cleared out the rocks. Our Security Guard at night made us feel very safe on the grounds.

I will recommend Jamaican Treasures to my friends and relatives for future villa rentals. Your entire staff was a pleasure to work with and they went above and beyond to make our vacation an enjoyable one.
Thank you for all your assistance.
Shirley Nixon

From: Marilyn Youman
Subject: Whispering Waters (7 bedrooms) and A Summer Place Villa (7 bedrooms)- Discovery Bay
Hello Lisa
The trip was absolutely the best ever. The staff was wonderful, very professional and attended to our every need. The Chef did an excellent job on the food. Yum Yum. Not one food item taste bad. Whispering Waters was beautiful. I plan to rent Whispering Waters again in 2010. We're thinking about making Jamaica an annual trip. Where ever the Chef and staff of Whispering Waters goes, we'll be there, renting from you Lisa, at Jamaica Treasures.

A Summer Place-the Staff and the Cook did an excellent job. My family enjoyed themselves to the fullest. Phillip roasted a pig for us. Yum Yum Yum. The Staff was very professional, a job well done. The drivers were fine also.
Thanks!
Marilyn

From: Kim Crane
Subject: Wag Water, Ocho Rios, Prospect Villas
Dear Lisa,
We had a wonderful time at Wag Water. The staff - Devon, Latoya and Paulette were capable and very accommodating to the whole family. Mr. Ian Banks, the Prospect Villa manager, personally helped us to arrange activities and suggested a great local restaurant for us to try. Our week went by too quickly.
Thank you for your help in arranging the villa for us.
KIM CRANE

From: Jack Williams
Subject: JACK WILLIAMS-CORAL CAY, Ocho Rios
Lisa –
I hope you are doing well.
I just wanted to inform you that everything was absolutely wonderful during our stay at the Coral Cay Villas. Barbara, Seymour, Hamilton, Beverly, and all the rest of the staff was excellent. They truly made everyone’s vacation the best ever! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. We hated to leave.

Anyways, I just want to thank you and you staff for working with us to help make our dream wedding become a reality. Everyone you put us in touch with (Michelle and Maureen) were great. Everything was perfect and once again Jenna and I want to thank you for all of your hard work.

We will definitely recommend Jamaican Treasures to anyone we know looking to go to Jamaica!!!
Thanks again!
Jack Williams

From: Susan Rayburn
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:28 AM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Tradewinds Villa, Tryall Club, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa:
I just wanted to let you know that we are back and we had a wonderful time in Jamaica.
Tradewinds was wonderful, and we had a different chef with us for the week, his name was Ray and he did an outstanding job. Miss Ivy was recovering from some surgery, and though we missed her, we were very grateful for Ray’s talents in the kitchen and his kindness. Tina was lovely, although we did not see her much, she did a great job keeping us all in clean clothes for the week… a big job. We were so happy to see Gina again, she is absolutely spectacular… you know I have stayed at quite a few houses island wide and she stands out as the best staff member we have ever had the pleasure of having take care of us.
Everyone really enjoyed their time in Jamaica and we are grateful for all of your assistance.
My brother-in-law and sister are interested in going back alone so that they can do some more golfing. They were absolutely blown away by their experience on the course, especially as beginners. Their Caddy, named “Bunny” was reportedly extremely patient, talented and funny. I told them I would check with you on one and two bedroom rates for both private villas and the great house suites. Please let me know which villas offer a one or two bedroom rate and also what the weekly fee is for the great house suites.
THANKS AGAIN!

Susan

From: Pam Firster
To: Tricia- Jamaican Treasures Villas
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:46 AM
Subject: Valley High, Runaway Bay - June 17-24 2008/ P. Firster

Tricia:
Having a wonderful time in paradise! The pictures don't lie - Valley High Villa is amazing!
What your pictures couldn't show is how wonderful the staff is here. Derrick is an incredible cook and Kadian is an incredibly warm and thorough housekeeper, who goes to great lengths to take such good care of us!

Valley High Villa was a wonderful, beautiful place. What a view! The villa was very nicely appointed, with all the comforts of home. The pool was essential as it was very hot when we stayed there - we all enjoyed that! The children had fun chasing down the lizards and visiting with Harmony the dog.

The staff was warm, competant, and very good at what they do. The food was fabulous - our family has a bunch of new favorite foods and meals! The staff made us feel spoiled!

We didn't have a driver through the villa. We have friends on the island with whom we arranged transportation.

It was great to see more of the "real" Jamaica while staying in the villa as opposed to staying in one of the all-inclusives where you don't really get out and meet the people and see the sights.

We will (and have) recommend(ed ) Valley High Villa to our friends and families. The owner is lucky to own a little piece of paradise.
Sincerely,
Pamela Firster

We're moving in!

P.S. It's always a little scary when you are making these kinds of arrangements over the internet - it's a lot of money. But you and your staff are so professional and attentive that it was a pleasure to work with you. I didn't have a moment of concern. That you for all you and your staff did to make our vacation so enjoyable!

From: Deborah Smith
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:02 AM
To: christina@jamaicantreasures.com; swady@jamaicantreasures.com; Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Summertime Villa, Montego Bay - Deborah Smith - June 2008

We want to thank you for your assistance with booking the villa for us. We had a wonderful vacation!! The staff is so great! We plan to revisit next year possible in July due to so much rain during this trip. Can you tell us if you have any other villa in MoBay that have a driver/van with the villa? We love our driver - Marvin Boswell!! He is great @ the wheel.... Can you give us the rates for 7 days in July 2009?
One Love
Deborah

From: Monique Anderson
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:38 PM
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Subject: Stone Harbour Villa, Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa!
Thanks for your email…we had a FANTASTIC time!! Other than a few rough spots with transportation at the beginning, our trip was great.
Miss Sadie, Joy and Courtney were wonderful. They did everything they could to accommodate us and we never wanted for a thing. Our food was great – Miss Sadie cooked all the authentic Jamaican dishes we’d hoped for and even gave out a few recipes and cooking lessons!! Courtney took us everywhere we needed to go (with a smile and a great laugh!!) and Joy kept everything spotless (a tough task with 5 kids in the house!). We will definitely be back, and I’ll be sure to call you when we’re ready! Thanks for everything!
Monique

From: Marlene Williams
Subject: Lolivya Villa, Blue Lagoon, Port Antonio
Hello Lisa,
First, I must say that dealing with Jamaica Treasures was quite a pleasure. I booked by telephone and e-mail and got prompt response to all my queries. Patricia, at the local office was very helpful. We are usual guests of Chillin, in Mamee Bay and we always have a very relaxing stay. The staff at Lolivya were always attentive and willing to please. We enjoyed the villa experience so much that we wanted to experience other villas in other parts of the Island. Our first choice was Port Antonio, specifically on the water near the lagoon. We enjoyed Lolivya very much. The staff was pleasant and Jean was an excellent cook. My children enjoyed being on the water, snorkelling and kayaking. The villa did not have any kayaks, but Xavier arranged to borrow one from a nearby villa. We also went out each day exploring Port Antonio and had a very good time at French Men's Cove nearby.
We are now talking to Patricia about our next family excursion.
Marlene Williams
Jamaica

From: Laurie Bellis
Subject: Scotch on the Rocks Villa, Ocho Rios
Lisa,
I cant tell you enough of how much we loved Scotch on the Rocks. It was the most beautiful place. The staff was wonderful. Cherry’s food was out of this world. We just fell in love with her. Pauline the maid she was constantly picking up after us. It was so nice taking clean clothes home. As for Brian and Elvis we learned so much about the Jamaican culture. I could just go on and on about the place and their staff. It was outstanding.

I wanted to let you know that we had an absolutely fantastic vacation at Scotch On The Rocks!! Pauline, Cherry, Bryan, Elvis and Henry were amazing!! Cherry cooked the most wonderful jamacian dishes and you can tell she cooks with love! Your house is so beautiful!! We were so comfortable and loved how everybody made us just feel right at home. It was by far the best vacation I have ever had and was above and beyond my expectations.
Thank you so much for sharing your home!! We will be back!!
Sincerely,
Lisa Berry and Laurie Bellis

From: Scherie Williams
Subject: Stone Harbour Villa, Ocho Rios
Dear Christina and Lisa
We just returned from Stone Harbour on Friday.
Lisa I can’t thank you enough for recommending this place to us. Words cannot express the wonderful experience we had. The house was beautiful. The staff went over and beyond to make our stay a memorable and relaxing one. I can’t stop thinking about Ms. Sadie and her wonderful cooking..we are all going on diets now. But most of all our driver Courtney was the best. He always made sure we were comfortable; he never left our side when we went somewhere and he totally made us feel safe. He was always at the end of every tour waiting for us to make sure we were okay. Thanks for him…he will never be forgotten. This will not be our last trip to Jamaica and I will always request Courtney as our driver.
On another note, do you only have Villa’s in Jamaica? Do you deal with any other part of the Caribbean?
Warm Regards,
Scherie

Lisa's note: Yes, Scherie, our other website is: www.luxuryvillatreasures.com for villas worldwide!

From: Sheri Farthing
Subject: Anchor Listing Villa, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa,
We had a wonderful time at in Jamaica at Anchor Listing. I was very pleased that it was so close to Drambuie so we could walk back and forth. The wedding was perfect!
We very much enjoyed John as a butler, driver and expert guide! He was always pleasant, professional and accommodating. Carlene was great as well although we didn’t see much of her but certainly enjoyed her wonderful cooking! Didn’t see much of the other staff but appreciated the morning coffee! A minor glitch once with the power outage and lack of water but we didn’t let it stop our enjoyment.
Thanks to you for being so helpful in answering all my questions.
Sincerely,
Sheri

From: Sarah McBrayer
Subject: Siesta Villa, Runaway Bay
Hi, Lisa,
Siesta Villa was perfect for my family, and everything and more than we expected. The pool and beach were perfect for my 5 small grandchildren, the staff was excellent and the food delicious. We loved the Villa with it's wonderful accommodations and spaciousness. Jamaican Treasures was a pleasure to deal with, you answered my many questions and made it hassel-free. I look forward to renting from you again in the near future.
Thank you,
Sarah

From: Shelby Patton
Subject: Crystal Cove Villa, Blue Lagoon, Port Antonio
Hi Lisa,
I do wish I was back at the Blue Lagoon,sitting on the deck of our villa, looking at the water. Our cooks, Cynthia and Andrea went out of their way to meet our requests. They cooked us ,chicken, curried goat and fish, to perfection. They made us a coconut and key lime pies(s) which melted on our tougues. It took them all afternoon to prepare our evening meals, as they chopped and cut all the vegetables and salads by hand.Cynthia made us a rum punch that went down quite easily. Both of them came around 8 am, started the cooking prep, then cleaned the villa. They are lovely women, who worked very hard to see that we were happy.As a matter of fact, their cooking was so good that we only went out one night. We were very impressed with them. Richard, our security guard, made sure we were safe, as he spent every night in the villa.Although, I didn't feel particularly threatened, as the Jamaicans we did meet in Port Antonio were kind and friendly. Our driver, "cool cat", George, navigated the pot holed road adeptly. He was on time for transportation to and from the airport.We were totally spoiled and taken care of,coming back to reality has been a real eye opener. Again thank you so much for your incredible attention to detail and I do hope we can make it back soon.
Yours sincerely,
Shelby Patton

From: Gregg and Megan Glick
Subject: Wharf House Villa, Montego Bay
Dear Lisa,
There are no words that would adequately express the wonderful time that we had at The Wharf House. It is an absolutely beautiful property - the photos on your website don't even begin to do it justice. It is immaculate, elegant and comfortable. The grounds are amazing! We also spent a lot of time in the extra building - it was a very cool bonus space that was a nice surprise.
We went there with our 4 kids (ages 17-23) and our daughter's fiancee and our other daughters boyfriend. We had so much fun just hanging out at the villa - we went into town a couple of times, went to Doctor's Cave, went on a canopy tour, and went to Round Hill Resort a couple of times -- and had a great time at all these places - but hands down - our favorite place was The Wharf House itself!
The villa truly passed our expectations. But the staff? I can't believe that there is a better staff anywhere in the world! Robert was warm, charming, professional and incredibly helpful. Leisha took amazing care of our laundry (even taking on the extra task of dealing with my wedding gown!) -- all the time smiling. Sharon kept the place spotless and made us feel wonderful. Peadove is one of the most interesting people we've met and he was incredibly informative about the plants and flowers, etc.. And Andrea? That woman can definetely cook! Every meal was better than the last delicious meal -- and her pies are amazing! Since we've been home, we've gone out to dinner a few times and each time, we say that the food is good "but it's not as good as Andrea's cooking!"
We had our wedding there at The Wharf House. It is the most spectacular place in the world for a wedding. Perfect really. We've all come home from vacations before harboring the usual regrets at having to end our trips and come back to our real worlds, but this time it was different --our kids are all calling us from college and asking us when we can go back to the Wharf House and see our friends - Robert, Leisha, Andrea, Sharon, Peadove and our driver Levan again. All we can tell them - is that we're working on getting out there again as soon as possible!
Thank you so much!!!!
Gregg and Megan Glick

Lisa-- I know that Gregg's family had a great time at Wild Orchid as well. They said that they truly felt spoiled in a very beautiful place.

From: Erin Ray
Subject: Golden Clouds, Oracabessa
Hi Lisa,
We had stayed at the Golden Clouds the week of April 1 -8. (Elms/Ray group) We had amazing time. The house was more than we expected. Very beautiful, private, with many activities to do to keep busy. The staff was really what made our time in the house so enjoyable. They are all so kind and friendly. They went above and beyond our expectations. It was a very sad day having to say good bye to Blossom, Jackson, Ken, Vincent, Yogi, Rohan, Peggy & Tilly. I think even a few tears were shed. We really miss them!! We will definitly be returning to this house. This was one of the best vacations we have had!!! Thank you soo much,
Erin & Derek Ray
along with the rest of the Canadian group!!!

From: Sarah Curme
Subject: Drambuie Estate, Content, Montego Bay
We had a great time at the Drambuie Estate. All of the staff went the extra mile to make it fun, relaxing and easy while we were there. We will definitely recommend Jamaican Treasures and this villa in particular to others. Jon the driver was excellent. He did work some overtime without complaining and completely trustworthy in taking the teenage girls out in the evening into town. They had a driver and a chaperone! Tony was very accommodating and saw that all of our needs were met. He had someone come in to braid the girls hair and another woman who tailored some shirts for the men. The new chef carlington was excellent and was very accommodating with some picky kid eaters as well. We especially like the membership at Round Hill for the fitness center, tennis and beach. That is a big selling feature of the house. We loved all of the other staff there as well.
Thanks again for everything.
Sarah Curme

From: Dan King
Subject: Bluefield Villas, South Coast, Jamaica
Dear Lisa,
I hope this finds you well. Daniel and I (and our family) have returned to the states following our vacation/ wedding at Mullion Cove.
I have been in touch with the owner about our experience and she asked me to share with you she said that this was the first time you had sent someone to Bluefields.
Well where do I start! WOW! What an amazing week we had at Mullion Cove. The Villas were more beautiful than we ever dreamed of. The staff was absolutely amazing. Earl, Carmen, Rose, Sharon, Greg, Andin, Maurice, James, and everyone else took great care of any need we had. They were the most loving, friendly people. By the time the wedding came on Thursday..it felt we were getting married at home and that the staff had become family. The service, the food, the music, the rooms, were second to none! The seclusion and privacy the Villas provided were second to none...after we left, Danielle and I spent 3 days at a resort in Montego Bay. Although we had a great time, we missed all that Mullion Cove and the staff had offered.
Also, the wedding, wedding meal, and reception all went VERY well. Everyone had an amazing time. The entire staff worked so hard and under pressure to move the wedding at the last minute from the sandy, cliff area below mullion cove to the beach pavilion because of rain. (Which stopped of course as soon as the bride walked outside) The food, the flowers, the band and the service could not have been any better.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us secure the rental. Danielle and I and our families hope to return soon.
I would highly recommend the Villas to anyone.
Respectfully,
Daniel E. King, MS, ATC
Director of Sports Medicine

From: Marilyn Pollock
Villa: A Summer Place Villa, Discovery Bay
Hi Lisa:
Our vacation was wonderful. We can't say enough about the staff. They anticipated our needs. The food was incredible. At first we thought about making menu suggestions, but we quickly learned to just let them do it and it was fantastic. My kids say it was the best vacation ever. Wish I could afford to do it every year!
Please feel free to use me as an email referral for future guests.
Cheers,
Marilyn

Hi, Lisa:
This is what my eldest daughter has up on her blog:
A Summer Place
For my mother's 70th birthday, she took my whole family, and the families of my brother and sister - 14 of us in all, to Jamaica. Here's where we are staying! Wow! But what makes this place truly amazing is the wonderful staff. They are totally flexible. They make the most wonderful meals, keep the place looking great, despite the mess that kids can make, do all the laundry and we have a chauffeured van with a tour guide. We've been shopping, climbed waterfalls, gone kayaking, and several (not me) went to Bob Marley's mausoleum for the tour. But mostly, we sit, eat, talk and play games - all in our swimsuits. A once in a lifetime vacation. But I am seriously trying to figure out how to make it a regular event!!! Thanks mom!
How's that for rave reviews!
Marilyn

From: Laurice Wicijowski
Villa: Jamaican Holiday at Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueno, near Discovery Bay.
Hi Lisa,
Just wanted to thank you again for all of your help. Our stay at Idleawile was great! We enjoyed Brenda, Craig and Gary and they really helped to make our holiday relaxing. Ferdinand was an excellent driver and we got to see alot of that part of Jamaica. I am going to recommend Jamaican Treasures to all my family and friends here in Canada. All of the services you provided were greatly appreciated. We would definitely go back to Jamaica and rent a villa again. Until next time...
Laurice and Family

From: Dr Lags
Villa: Fantasy Villa, Rio Bueno, near Discovery Bay
Hi Lisa
Thank you so much for everything you did for me and family. I have never had a better travel experience from beginning to end and you had a lot to do with it. We can not wait to come back and have been telling everyone here about our villa experience. The staff was great and we liked all of our drivers- very professional. I will probably hire a driver for the week next time.
Only comments about fantasy villa would be to update master bathroom- especially tub and to get some beach toys(for families with younger children) and some water toys(canoe/kayak/dingy)- I did meet owner and he said he was planning to bring kayaks over soon.
Not that I missed them terribly but internet access wouldn’t be bad at villa either. You and your father are so kind and generous(he bought us lunch in Ocho!)
Believe it or not we never made it to Peurto Seco beach- just ran out of time- we will hit it next time.
We will send you pictures soon. Please stay in touch and good luck with everything.
Take care,
Keith and Jan

(Jamaican Treasures Follow Up: The owner has installed wireless internet and there are plans underway to upgrade the bathrooms. The kayaks are due to arrive any day now!)

From: Graham Farrell
Subject: Villa Viento, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa,
We had a super time at the Villa; thank you for helping us secure it under such short notice. Overall, our entire family had an incredible time and the staff were amazing, especially Nicky's cooking…we all looked very forward to every meal.
As far as feedback goes, I would like to provide you with a few observations/comments:
1. The pictures on the website do not do justice to the beauty of the property; I think you need to consider updating the web link…I would strongly suggest adding images of the gazebos and waterfront, perhaps more flowers (see attached)
2. You should probably let people know there is currently not very good water access;.... we had to stay in the pool or walk to the beach - which wasn't very far. (NOTE from Jamaican Treasures: Yes, we always suggest Reggae Beach which is a 2 minute drive away from Villa Viento)
3. While the grounds were spectacular (we all took pictures of all the flowers), a bit more attention to detail would make the overall experience even better; (NOTE from Jamaican Treasures: Yes, this has been rectified and is all beautiful in the garden areas and well attended)
4. It would be good to have a van at the villa.
5. I think the tipping protocol should be spelled out more clearly; it suggests tipping 10% but there was disagreement among our group about this; I don't think people realize how little the staff earn at the villa; people here in Canada have no problem tipping 15% in restaurants because they know serving staff don't make much money - but no one really had a clue about the situation at Villa Viento.
Lisa, I hope this is helpful; we absolutely loved our trip and the entire staff was great. We will certainly consider using your service again; for me the best part was introducing my entire family to the beautiful island of Jamaica; I have been there 10 or 12 times but no one else in my family had ever been; unfortunately, they had heard all the negative stories that seem to haunt Jamaica's perception among many people here; all agreed that Jamaica is not what they expected and does not deserve this distorted image, so I think they have all become converts too.
Thanks again so much.
Best regards,
Graham Farrell

From: ERICA COLEMAN
Villa: Villa Roccoco, Montego Bay
Lisa,
I had so much fun and the staff was awesome I loved everyone they were so helpful an courteous during our stay that we hated to leave I almost started to cry.
Listen, I am looking forward to staying there again and was wondering do you offer discounts to repeat renters if so please let me know so that Icould discuuss this with my husband because we would love to rent this villa out if possible every year on or around the same time. Please email me or call me.
Again my stay was wonderful I truly enjoyed Mr. Lloyd as well as Kamer the chef and I forgot Mrs.Maid name but, she was delightful. Please let the staff know that we miss them and look forward to seeing them again.
Thanks
Erica Coleman

From: Brian Colona
Villa: Bolt Hole, Port Antonio
Hi Lisa
Sadly - we had to come back to reality but our week at Bolt Hole was fantastic. The house was just right for our needs and we enjoyed it very much. The staff (Faye / Marva / Erroll / Rudolph) took excellent care of us and we made some nice connections with them across the course of the week. Max (the driver) was great as well and I very glad we decided to take a car & driver. Max even called me on my cell in Houston after the trip to see that we made it home fine.

Thanks as well for your assistance and that of the entire Jamaican Treasures staff for their professional help with all the arrangements.
Best Regards,
Brian
p.s. - We also really enjoyed spending some time with Yvonne Blakey and her daughter, Tamika. Yvonne was very friendly and very helpful. Tamika is the same age as our kids and she joined us for a day at the beach.

From: Jennifer Rawley
Villa: Highland House, Montego Bay
Lisa,
We had a wonderful time in Jamaica and want to go back as soon as possible. The Grannies really loved that rum punch! Everything was perfect! Candace... the manager.... She did a beautiful job--so poised and friendly and professional.
The food was just as we remembered. Everyone took such good care of us. Vincent was always available to take us places--but because the villa is so beautiful and soothing, it was difficult to get them to go anywhere. We never did make it down to the resort.

From the moment we arrived Candace endeared herself to everyone without being obtrusive. She arrived every morning bright and early with a smile on her face and a good word for everyone. She made sure she didn't leave until we were settled down for dinner. She was available to answer any questions and never made it seem that any issue was too small or big to accommodate. I really liked the fact that she gathered us all together on our first full day to discuss the different activities available to us, always letting us know that if we didn't want to go anywhere it would be fine. We would not have known about the Anchovy School or the Croydon Plantation without her input. We are grateful for her knowledge of the area. Candace was extremely professional in attitude, appearance and knowledge. We actually felt as though she was part of our little family. We tried, but failed, to get her into the pool.
We look forward to returning to our "home away from home."
Jennifer

From: Mary Mackiernan
Villa: Belmont Villa, Port Antonio
(This family also rented Sandpiper Villa and Lolivya for a large family reunion)
Lisa
We are indeed back and had a great time in Jamaica. Mary and I had the whole villa to ourselves and this was very relaxing! Here are a few comments from me (Mary may comment separately): -

Transportation: Under NO circumstances would I recommend renting a car and driving! It was much cheaper and more relaxing to use the drivers and their vans....

Belmont Villa house and grounds: One of the most beautiful settings we have seen. House very comfortable and not too fussy. Mary said it was like staying at your rich aunt's house (I wish). One day we did not even leave the grounds, just sat around the pool or wandered the gardens. The pool is wonderful. Note that the computer system did not work- I attempted to troubleshoot this and spent some time on the phone with the computer help desk. In the end I decided the modem was bad, and on turning it over, found that a previous guest had written "faulty" on it! I discussed this with the owner - this was not a major problem for me, but could have been had I had pressing business to attend to. I suggest that the owner make sure the system works prior to guests arrival, and that she get a wireless router (the current DSL system is not wireless). None of this would cost more than $100 or so.

(Lisa's comments: This has now been attended to and rectified.)

Belmont staff: Everyone was wonderful! Sheila's cooking was terrific and Weston was always there to help, especially with his special rum drinks. Hyacinth was also super. I also talked to Mr. Bonny the gardner and Kingsley the night watchman who were equally nice people. We had a dinner party for Mary's dad and brother and family one night which was very successful. We had bought 10 pounds of lobster from the fisherman who came to the door.

Finances: One thing we would recommend is pre-paying for much of the food. We did not come with a lot of cash, and had to go into Port Antonio to the bank to get massive amounts of Jamaican dollars (we are talking over $J 100,000 which went for food, drinks, drivers, tips etc). Food at the villa turned out to be quite inexpensive (ca $30/day/person including lobster). We recommend a healthy pre-paid food and drink allowance (say $30-50 per/day/person) which could be reckoned upon leaving- any excess might also be figured into tips. There was clearly no reason to pre-shop on the way to the villa (we went into a store but did not buy anything but some beer) as the staff knows the best places to shop, and what is needed.

Birthday party: Sandpiper/Lolivya was a much better venue as almost everyone was staying there, many of whom were not mobile and many of whom were drinking quite a lot. Mary and I did not wish this crowd on Shiela, Weston and Hyacinth! The staffs of the two houses did a great job under the circumstances and the calypso band made the party. Next time we will have these guys come up to Belmont for a private concert.

That's enough for now. The bottom line is that we would very much like to return to Belmont and have recommended it to our friends already. Unfortunately, many people we know just like to go to the self-contained mega-resorts where they do not even leave the property. Belmont is for those who are more refined and know how to relax (like us!).

There is actually quite a bit to do in the Port Antonio area once one gets used to the driving times- but always use the drivers, all of whom were great guys and fun to be with (with names like Kiddy and Kool-cat). Our only regret was that we had to leave, or that we could not take the Belmont staff home with us!
Any questions, let me know.
Robin

From: Colleen Opack
Subject: Thank you!
Villa: Caribbean Fairway (5 BR) and Fairway Manor (7 BR) , Springfarm, Montego Bay

Lisa,
We just arrived home from our trip to Jamaica and want to tell you how wonderful everything was. The people working at the villa exceeded our expectations and made our trip extra special. We hope to schedule another trip for next year…once we settle back home and have time to talk schedules we will give you a ring.
Many thanks,
Colleen

From: Jan Lagnese
Villa: Fantasy Villa, Rio Bueno, near Discovery Bay
Lisa,
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our villa! We were in paradise. We realized that after we went to the Rosehall Resort! We really missed the villa. We will definitely be back some day. The staff was incredible. Vaughn and Gloria were great cooks and we did get to have their jerk chicken! The massage was so nice out near the ocean. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the local Jamaican folk. They were all so welcoming. Thank you for your excellent customer service. We’ve already given your company’s name to people interested in our villa. I guess we made it sound so good!
Thanks again and hope to work together in the future on another vacation.
Jan Lagnese

From: Meridith Newham
Villa: Valley High, Runaway Bay

Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your enquiry. We all had such a great holiday in Jamaica, and Valley High and its staff were without doubt the making of our holiday. I can say in all honesty that I have never had such a relaxing holiday, and my memories will stay with me always. Valley High is a lovely house with all the comforts of home. Derek and Kadian looked after us so well, the lovely evening meals, fruit drinks and the wonderful rum punch! Derek really should write a cook book and Kadian's drinks and punch should also be written. The warmth that they both showed my family and especially the children was way beyond there normal duties and I feel I left Jamaica with some true friends. Also worth a mention are the contacts that both Derek and Kadian have, they sorted all sorts of things from horse riding to hair plaiting and a superb trip to St Ann's fruit and vegetable market. Jamaica itself went beyond what I had imagined. I had a view before leaving England that there would be areas we should not visit and to take care with who we stopped to talk to. Not so, we travelled most of the island in our twelve days in Jamaica, every where we went was beautiful and the people so interesting and kind, always willing to help with directions when we managed to leave the beaten track and get lost. I would have no hesitation in recommending both Jamaica and Valley High as a great family destination for a wonderfully relaxing action packed holiday. There is so many things to do and see, and equally as much relaxing with the lovely pool and views. Thank you for your help in finding me one of the best holidays my family have ever had!!!!
Kind regards
Meredith.

From: Tim Nichols
Villa: Idleawile Villa, Rio Bueno, Discovery Bay

Lisa, thank you again for your superb service.
Everything was as you stated or better and we really appreciate your thoroughness.
The staff was very kind and helpful and the property was even better than the pictures led us to believe. The van was essential – thank you for ensuring we took that option. Denton and Tommy provided excellent driving service.
Please let the homeowner know that we enjoyed staying there. The house was very well appointed and we particularly liked the original artwork. Our only recommendation to them would be to provide a hammock. It is such a peaceful setting, spending the day in a hammock would be the height of relaxation.
Thank you again.
Tim and Susan

From: Liz Armbruster
Villa: One Love in Silver Sands
Hi Lisa
We had a wonderful time. One Love is a beautiful villa. Miss Clover & Miss Claudette were very attentive and boy can Miss Clover cook mmmmm mmmmm. Silver Sands is a quaint community with enough things to do that you really don't have to venture off. Our driver, Billy, was very nice. He is really funny & tells the best jokes. We would definitely recommend One Love and even Silver Sands to others and will consider going back again.
Thank you,
Liz Armbruster & friends

From: Joyce Smith
Villa: Cannon Cottage, Silver Sands
Hello Lisa
Our time at Cannon Cottage was just wonderful. The house is so very comfortable, and the beach phenomenal. I would definitely recommend both Jamaican Treasures and Cannon to any friends interested in traveling to Jamaica. We could not have been happier with our decision, and, while we may go to another island next February, any other place we stay will have much to live up to. I know I've said this before, but I cannot thank you and the rest of the people at Jamaican Treasures enough for everything you did for us and all the information you provided.
Best regards to all-
Joyce Smith

From: Joshua Hsu
Villa: Tropical Spice Villas, Runaway Bay
Hi Lisa,
We had a wonderful experience at Tropical Spice Villa. Jackie, Veronica, the Chef and the entire villa crew were extremely helpful and more than we could have asked for. The villa location right on the beach was perfect for our relaxation needs, and everything inside and around the villa was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this villa to any group, large or small, for a vacation in paradise. This trip alone has convinced me to consider future villa vacations. Thank you so much for all of your help.
Sincerely,
Josh

From: Allard, Olivier
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Emerald Seas in Ocho Rios

Hi Lisa,
The stay at Emerald Seas was simply fantastic, with all the team there extremely nice and helpful. Junior manages the Villa to the perfection and I cannot report a single problem we may have had.
The only negative point is that the villa is so nice that we did not manage to visit the island at all! We definitely have to come back…
Would we recommend the villa to others: definitely. Would we take another villa vacation: most likely.
With kind regards,
Olivier

From: Don and Diane Baker
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Accommodation: Chillin in Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa:
We had a wonderful time at Chillin. The accommodations and the service provided by Nicole were great and made our stay a memorable one.
The wedding was held on the beach at the Lawns of Cannon villas. It was a beautiful wedding. For transportation to and from Mo Bay airport, we used Courtney. He was friendly and exceptionally punctual. We certainly plan to recommend Chillin to our friends when ever they plan to visit Ocho Rios.
Thanks for all your assistance and follow-up.
Best regards,
Don

From: Jessie Cosman
Villa: Butterfly villa, Silver Sands
Lisa
We had a wonderful time in Jamaica!
My husband and I stayed for two weeks at Butterfly Villa with my brother, sister-in-law, two teenage nieces, and my sister-in-laws parents.

We loved the villa experience, because we found it more private than being at a resort (we have previously travelled to Cuba and Dominican Republic). And at Silver Sands, you seem to get all of the perks of the resorts, such as entertainment nearby, security, great beach, private pool, and friendly, helpful staff.

We loved Butterfly villa itself. It was beautifully decorated, yet pleasant and very comfortable. We found the walk to the beach a bit difficult on the really hot days (especially for the grandparents), so we rented a cart and it turned out to be well worth the money spent.

The staff at Butterfly were amazing! Carol and Mavis were always pleasant and helpful, and did whatever they could to accomadate any requests we had and to answer any questions we had.

Silver Sands was a great location for us because we did sightseeing in both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay,so we were equal distance between the cities.
Billy, our driver, was awesome. He was very accomodating and did his best to make sure that we saw everything that we wanted to see in Jamaica. He answered all of our questions and offered advice that was very helpful. He always had a smile and a good joke as well!

I can't think of one negative thing to say...everything was wonderful! We have already recommended it to all of our friends, and hope to return again next year!

Thanks so much for all of your help in booking our trip, and making all the necessary changes when we had to change our plans on short notice.

Jessie and Steve
P.S. My brother may be sending you an email as well...he hasn't stopped talking about our vacation since we got home, and we found the other customer reviews very helpful when we were booking our trip.

From: Jenny McGeachy
Villa: SUMMERTIME VILLA, MONTEGO BAY
Hi Lisa
I just wanted to personally thank you for setting up everything for us on the Summertime Villa. I also want to let you know that we had a fabulous trip and it by far exceeded our expectations. Omar was exceptional and Oliver and Marva were wonderful to work with. Our food was just superb - delicious! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Omar just could not do enough for us and we appreciated everything he did.
Excellent time had by all! The staff at Summertime deserve a round of applause!
Thanks again,
Jenny

From: Ryan Tisdall
Villa: Villa Brawta in Discovery Bay
Yes our trip was amazing and I would use your services again. Actually I'm trying to get some people together right now for next christmas and we were going to use you again. Villa brawta was incredible and what made it one of the best villas I've ever been to was the staff. It was our pleasure to be with Miss Leva and Neil for 11 days, the cooking the conversations, everything was amazing. I only use villas and by far the owners of villa brawta lucked out with these two, unbelievable...
Ryan, Heather, Linda, Paul

From: Dale Crosson
Villa: Villa Viento, Ocho Rios
Lisa, it was great!
The staff was wonderful in every way. The food that was prepared for us was perfect, not to mention a few things that we would never have thought to eat here, yet it was good, go figure. Getting pampered for 2 weeks has made coming back home a little hard to adjust to, now I have to do my own cooking and cleaning, not good. We completely enjoyed ourselves and would like to thank you for everything that you did for us to make it possible. I would also like to mention Courtney Sewel the driver that you recommended for us, he was a true gentlemen and invaluable to us. He helped us with everything from currency conversion to keeping us safe when he thought we needed the assistance. I would also like to mention that one time I left a bag in the van with 1000 jamaican dollars in it which I would have forgotten about as it is not that much money. He returned to the house to find who had forgotten it, and returned it. I know that this is not something that would happen with very many people, so I thank you for recommending such a great guy to us. I know that I will tell people who travel there to use his services without question. Finally, thanks again Lisa, we had a great time, and if we head that way again you will be our first call.
Dale


Hi Lisa, this is Garth Muyres.
I was with the Dale Crosson crew. I just wanted to tell you our stay was great. Our staff were very helpful and a pleasure to be with. But the real reason for my email is to inform you that our driver Cortney was amazing. He was always on time, unlike us, a joy to be around and most of all an incredibly safe driver. Without Cortney driving I probably would not of left our Villa. The driving habits in Jamaica are insane. I highly recommend Cortney to any guests you have in the future. Thanks for everything
Garth Muyres

Coral Cove, Discovery Bay, Jamaica
3 & 4 bedroom Coral Cove Cottages
Hi Lisa,
Our recent holiday at Coral Cove was as perfect as anything could be. Even the bad weather during the first few days were good - we took the kayaks out and rode the waves back in - what fun! The staff, without exception, were so accomodating - we wanted for nothing. Thanks to you, Christina, Trish and Patricia - our holiday was pure magic.
Regards,
The Ho Sang, Lee & Armstrong Families.

From: Rita de Watteville
Subject: Day'O Villa in Silver Sands
Dear Lisa,
Our families both decidedly voted this vacation at Jamaica/Day O villa to be our most comfortable and relaxed to date. The four kids together in one room was no problem; they were very happy to have a "slumber party". The location of the house to the beach is great, close enough to walk with children and far enough to be very quiet at night. The pool is great and the yard is an added plus to let kids out to play.

I was at first a bit overwhelmed by the gated terrace and locks but it was an actual benefit because we could lock off the pool area and not worry about the children wandering out. Our only suggestion here, and from our guests, is perhaps screening in the terrace. It's such a nice large space to sit or even dine at night but one can not sit out with all the mosquitos. The bug sprays don't help.

Marcie is by far the best cook & housekeeper who we have encountered in Jamaica. She is courteous, thoughtful,attentive and very industrious. She knew that our kids drink only fresh milk and apparently there was a bit of supply shortage during Christmas. She made sure to find enough from wherever she could resource. She is one of the main reasons we enjoyed our stay so much.

Last suggestion for the house is a safe, regardless of the gates and locks. It is an added sense of security during the day and if we go out.

Hope this is helpful. We will be back next Christmas and we would rent the houde again if available and if the owner would allow us to have the extra twin beds again.

And thank you again for your very professional and prompt service and attention to getting us all set up to come this past December.
Have a happy 2008 and look forward to working with you again.
Regards,
Rita

From: Susan McWhorter
Villa: Tradewinds Villa in Ocho Rios

Dear Lisa,
Thank you for all your assistance & YES we LOVED our stay at the Tradewinds with the BEST staff available on the islands!!! We experienced a vacation that proved to be fulfilling spiritually, emotionally, physically (and musically) all in part from our interactions and relationships built with Leland, Ionie, Rosie, & driver Dwight. We made friendships and formed family bonds with all. Leland proved to be more then a groundskeeper and security guard--he was profoundly wise with observations and discussions we shared throughout our stay. We discussed the island, the people, the politics and life in general. He is truly an educated individual beyond any university teachings. Plus, he tried in vain to teach me (with 2 left feet) how to dance and even wrote down dance steps for my teenage girls to learn! When he sang to us at our farewell there was not a dry eye present--Leland's songbird is that of an angel.

Ionie, what can I say or where to begin??? Ionie is Aunt Lovie--the name in its'self should say it all! She embraced us all as I suspect she does all that cross her path. She is warm & kind & protective & a master in her kitchen! She made sure to treat us with the familiarity of family--with love and care for all our comforts and security in a foriegn land. I will always cherish the special times we spoke of family traits, parenting, and personalities that formed who we are. However, I will remember always the spiritual path Ionie chose to share with me and to include me in her prayers for my recoveries from an accident a year ago.

While we were at the Tradewinds, we unfortunately suffered the emotion rollercoaster of my husband's grandfather falling ill & subsequently dying. Ionie spoke only with tender words of encouragement and faith to my husband, myself & the girls and our guest. She sent us on our way with a prayer that I felt protected us through our travels home with covetted recipes from her heart and kitchen.

Rosie, our forever quiet, yet beautiful spirit following us to keep our lives organized, clean & clutterfree! Rosie is ever so quiet, but I believe she has a lot to say by not saying anything. She's observant, listens intently and smiles easily in a shy manner with reserve. She so respectful and mindful of her obligations that she tries to stay in the background unobserved--alas, I did not let her--her smile was worth my efforts to make her giggle and remember that she is still a very young lady, too young to be so reserved & too beautiful to be silent.

Then there's Dwight, our driver from the car service. The always singing Dwight, has a song in his heart ready to be on display for all the world to enjoy!?? Okay, so enjoy may be a bit of a stretch when referring to Dwight's singing, but this I can assure you, he provided many giggles & snorts of laughter with his proclamations of professionalism to his craft of music!!! Dwight proved to be more than a driver and singer, he offered friendship freely and we enjoyed his company.

We so enjoyed Leland, Ionie, Rosie, and Dwight that we would have packed them up and secreted them out of the country if we could. So rewarding was our experience with them that my teenage girls wished they had met them before they wrote college entrance essays. I can honestly say I am not a religious person of a particular faith, however I am a spiritual person of belief in human contact and interaction. I believe we met these good, hard-working individuals for a reason...to make us a better well-rounded, informed, friendly individual in the lives of others we encounter.

We saw, we ate, we experienced Jamaica that cannot be found on a Island/hotel resort. We will always fondly hold dear to our hearts our memories made special from our hosts Leland, Ionie, Rosie & Dwight.

Please, please use our experience to encourage others to visit Tradewinds & the hospitality of Leland, Ionie & Rosie.
We look forward to the day our paths may cross again,
Sue McWhorter
Tradewinds Villa

Spyglass Hill, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa,
Spyglass was wonderful. The staff was outstanding. They would do anything for you - lovely people. We would take another villa vacation, however, I'm not sure if we would do it with as many people - perhaps 2 smaller villas if we did have as many people go. We went to Montego Bay shopping several times, some of the couples went on the river/waterfall tour, some went on the "glimmering waters" tour, and my husband and I went horseback riding. That was WONDERFUL!! We really enjoyed it. The best part, however, is just laying around the pool or sitting reading a book! Guess I'm just a slug at heart!! :-)

Thanx for arranging all the details. Our driver, Kirk, was great - a really nice man. The food we ordered was there when we arrived as well as the liquor!!
Thanx, Lisa, it was great!
Prudie Potter

From: Richard Collie
To: Lisa - Jamaican Treasures Villas
Villa: Abacus Villa, Springfarm Montego Bay

We found Abacus to be in an excellent location - close to many activities, yet very private. The Villa and the grounds were well maintained and the size and floor plan were perfect for our family of 4.

While the slight ocean view was not as grand as other villas we have stayed, the view was good with no road noise and a peaceful setting. The staff (especially Gibbs) was very attentive, a hardworking good man who was a pleasure to become acquainted with. The cook, Phyliss, was exceptional. Her food will be remembered - and all in a humble manner - really good food. The purchase of groceries seemed more straightforward than other villa experiences we have had. We have wondered other times if the staff was stocking up for the winter - and this experience was open and honest. We enjoyed using pay as you go activities at Half Moon & Tryall, while using Rose Hall was no charge. That was fun.

I think having a car worked out very well. We did take a couple excursions, one, with Carolyn Barrett, who is terrific, and 1 with Trevor who was the Owner's manager on site. Having a car to run to the store, or Scotchies for lunch, or across the street to one of the resorts worked really well. Trevor, asked several times how we were doing and seemed sincere in taking care of anything we might need. Overall, an excellent family experience. The only unsettling aspect was the fact that Gibbs would lock the place up at night with great vigor and reminded us firmly that our car should be locked, don't unlock any doors to the house and bring in all our personal belongings at night from the patio. We live in a very small town where we generally don't lock our house or car. I know Gibbs was doing his job but it made us wonder how safe it was from burglars. A definite different attitude from Tryall. Bottom line was we had a great time.

Our experience with Jamaican Treasures was perfect - still want to visit the Ruins (next time). Was Abacus a bit overpriced? Maybe, but we had a great time with the family and really enjoyed interacting with the staff and left them what I hope was a significant tip. It felt more like a home than a rental and was well maintained!

Thanks for your interest Lisa - We will contact you again. We may buy something in Jamaica some day.
With Sincere Thanks,
The Collie's

Highland House, Montego Bay
Lisa,
We had a great stay at Highland House. The villa is lovely and the staff were very accommodating and gracious. We did lots of driving around and activities on the island, and our driver, Davis was a real hit with everyone. Women enjoyed the yoga studio and first rate massages on site.
Overall, one of our best family vacations and would certainly do another villa vacation.
Vickie Calvery

Tropical Spice Villas, Runaway Bay
Christmas and New Year week
Hi Lisa,
I've been waiting to e-mail you. This is my first day back to work!!!

Our holiday was MAGNIFICENT!!! We all had such a wonderful time and agreed that it was the best vacation ever!!! The Villas were beautiful, the pool and being on the beach it was just OUT OF THIS WORLD. The Staff were MAREVELOUS. They were so kind and did everything to make our vacation so very special. We immediately became very close to them and it was very sad for aus to say goodbye.

Jackie's selection of breakfast and dinner items each day was out of this world and chef (Steve) and his assistant (Lydon) blessed us with their fabulous cooking!!! Ms. V. (Veronica) was a joy!! She was so very kind and worked so very hard cleaning each Villa every day, washing an enormous amount of towels each day, washing our clothes for us. Jack, who takes care of the outside maintenance (and has the property looking spectacular!) and Alphonso, the bartender and the gentlemen who put out our chairs on the beach each day was also very kind to us. I truly hope the owner appreciates the staff that he has. They were there all day until 9:00 p.m. most days attending to our needs. Without them, our vacation would not have been as blessed as it was!!!

Tropical Spice is TO DIE FOR and we highly recommend it to anyone. The bedrooms with the queen and king beds are very large and beautifully decorated. The bedrooms with the double beds were smaller but just fine for us.

We spent time at the pool, the beach, visting Ochio Rios, Montego Bay, Negril and other locations. The transportation with Karandas Tours worked very well. Maureen was wonderful!!

So, thank you so very much Lisa to you and your staff for everything you did for us. The sweet memories of our vacation will last a lifetime for each of us!!!
Lorna

Valley High Villa, Runaway Bay

Dear Lisa
Yes thank you we had a great time of course I am from St. Ann , so I was at home I wanted to show my grandchildren their roots .

We visited Cranbrook Flower Forest did the walk and swam in the pool at the top. (2) Climbed the falls at Dunns River (3) Enjoyed the splendid view at Firefly Noel Cowards pad (4) Swam at James Bond beach and Drs Cove beach Montego Bay.and the Blue Lagoon. (5) even went the White Witch of Rose Hall's plantation.(6)We tubed down the Whit river (7) Travelled through Fern Gully to Kingston to visit my sister and showed my clan my old school Immaculate Conception High from there we went to Devon House.

We had rest days to enjoy the villa and the local beach.The children truly enjoyed the pool . Derrick and Kadianne looked after us very well indeed. The walk to the local beach is much more than the stated 10mins, going the uphill return journey is something else and we are all fit. A courtesy car for local shopping and beach drop would enhance the appeal of Valley High.
Thank you for the efficient way you have dealt with all our requests .
Our drive J.C is a gem please pass on our gratitude to him.

Monica Burton
Follow up: We will let guests know it is a 20 minute walk to the beach.

Stone Harbour Villa, Ocho Rios
Hi!
I forgot to write a note in the houseguest book. I figured I would do it before leaving, but finally time flew by! We had a lovely week at Stone Harbour Villa! We really enjoyed our stay and took advantage of the place for some quality family time! We did not go out much, as being together was our purpose in renting this villa!

Great staff! We're all on Weight Watchers now, thanks to Sadie's cooking! We felt secure having Tony around! The house was clean thanks to Joy's great work! And "second" 's happy disposition was welcomed!

We loved our holiday . Everything was great. We enjoyed quality family time there, just as planned. The staff was great ( and I think we rewarded them quite handsomely) We had a ball with Courtney (our driver)! His unique laugh , we will never forget! Gracious , a true gentleman!
Great memories are for keepsake!
Lucie Gagné

Villa: Sunspot Villa, Runaway Bay
Lisa
Our vacation at Sunspot Villa could not be better. The Villa is beautiful and was accommodating to Cory's needs for accessibility. We had a great time. I will follow up with some photos for you and will be posting them to Cory's website also. Here is a link. I should have them posted within the next 2 days.

Corey enjoy the scenes of the white sandy beach at Runaway Bay at Sunspot Villa! Please visit Corey's website at:
http://groups.msn.com/corybrailsford/

I must however point out that as beautiful as the Villa is, I do not think it would be as good without the staff. They are the ones that made this a special place and without them we would not have had such a great time.

We became their family and them ours. Ms. Sharon, Ms. Elva, Mr. Wilson, Odane & Pastor (as we like to call him) were fantastic.

We love them so much, and they showered us with top class service. we became so close that Nadine & I chose to be with Ms. Sharon at her home on our last night to attend her Daughter's birthday party instead of seeing Taurus Riley. We gave up Taurus Riley to be with Ms. Sharon & Family and we did not regret it one bit. As Miss Sharon said when they welcomed us at the party, "I was asked to introduce my guests, but I cannot introduce them as my guests, but I will introduce them as my friends".

Well Miss Sharon, you really are our friend and not only that but you and all at Sunspot are now a part of our family.

Thank you all for a very wonderful vacation. We will definitely be back next vacation.
Have a great New Year
Sincerely yours
Maurice L. Harrison


Note: Thank you Maurice, for submitting these wonderful photos of your Christmas in Jamaica!

Valhalla Villa, Rio Nuevo (near Ocho Rios)
VALHALLA is a very comfortable Villa, with a beautiful setting, it is private and close to the beaches that we liked, and close enough to the other fun things to do in Ocho Rios and the Oracabessa area.

I would have loved to have a couple more TV sets with cable in at least 2 of the 4 bedrooms. 8 people sharing One TV set is a bit much. A DVD player instead of a VCR player would have been a nice touch.

The staff was going through some changes when we got there, but we were lucky enough to get Janice on loan from the owners in Kingston, since Evadney was going on a trip and was only there with us for 2 days. First let me say Evadney was wonderful, she had bought us supplies for the first couple of meals, and she was on the money. Evadney took us shopping at the Market and Supermarket, and was very helpful and protective of us, we enjoyed her company and she got us settled in superbly.

Janice is an excellent cook, and she has a personality to die for, a real gem, she made our stay very enjoyable, and was ably assisted by Dorette who performed the housekeeper duties admirably. Not once did we ever feel that we were not being catered to by both ladies. The security officers were friendly but unobtrusive, perfect, they were also alert.

All things considered our stay rated a 4 out of 5, mainly because of the staff and the beauty of the view we had from the two Master King bedrooms, the deck and the grounds with enough leisure chairs etc.

We plan to visit another Villa this summer and will contact you at Jamaican Treasures to arrange it... the same kind of view and privacy as offered at Valhalla.

We were thinking of staying on one of the Villas that are actually on the Beach, like Wag Water, or one of those on that stretch, will be in touch with you about April.
Thanks,
Vivian.

Received: January 6, 2008
Sea Palms, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa,
It is funny, I was just talking about staying at Sea Palms with my daughter. We both were saying we liked it very much. Rose, our housekeeper was wonderful, and our condo was always clean and very comfortable. We had a very nice time. We saw quite a bit in Jamaica, we went to Port Royal, to Negril and Montego Bay. We enjoyed every restaurant we went to and especially the meals that Rose fixed.
Thank you again for all of your help!
Julie

Villa: Tropical Spice Villa, Runaway Bay
Lisa, thank you for the good wishes,as you know Jamaica is my sweet home and the Villas made it more home than ever.

Your Staff headed by Michael and Jacque are very well trained people. Your bar tender and Cooks are tourist thinking and maintain the Jamaican style ,friendly and kind and always standing ready to do what ever to assist.

Your Gardener Jack is a very early bird but disturbs no one and very attentive and honest like wise everyone that works there with the Villas. Your housekeeper, she makes me laugh while even I was feeling a bit down because of other problems at home here in Aruba.

You know my next vacation will be at the Villa's Lisa but this time I am going to make more use of all the hospitality that surrounded me there at your Villas and my island in the sun.

As I told Jacque and Michael when they see me arrive the next time in my short Pants and a hat on my head, the sky will be the limit.

Thank you very much for a very rich holiday at you Home in the sun" Tropical Spice Villa's" never forget to update me with any changes.
Have a very prosperous "2008 and much more". You can still reach me at Tel: XXX XXX 7908.
Sincerely,
Hewitt R Davis

Dated: January 5, 2008
Villa: Leeward, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa,
Happy New Year to YOU!
All I can say is WOW!!!
Just got in last night from Montego Bay. The villa was AWESOME!! Mrs. Norma & Ms. Merline were ANGELS!!! Looking forward to going back soon.
There are no WORDS to say how much we enjoyed our stay R Leeward! Ms. Norma, Rick & Steve were AWESOME! I cried when we left; I didn't want to leave!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back to Leeward!
Thanx,
Ann Morris

Dated: Janaury 3, 2008
Villa: Fantasy Villa, Rio Bueno
Lisa,

Our Vacation at the villa was the best vacation I’ve had in Jamaica – not counting my honeymoon. It was 7 fabulous days of doing absolutely nothing but relax and unwind. Of course the added bonus was the villa situated perfectly right on the beach. Kudos, to Gloria our housekeeper and our cook Ms Vonne as well our security in charge Mr. Morrison.

I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone I know who’s looking for the same type of vacation with all the amenities we got.

My hubby arranged a driver for us, who took us to Black River , we did the safari, YS Falls and the Canopy Tour. The next day we were off to Portland – rafted on the Rio Grande, had the famous Boston style jerk chicken.

I would definitely share my experience with others…

I can speak for the others, we had a great time..
Ruth Gordon Martin

Highland House, Montego Bay

Dear Highland House Staff:

We are back in winter's grasp... snow fell early on Saturday, after a late Friday return home. It's always a shock to go from a beautiful Carribean sun to Chicago's "The Hawk", as our cold winds are called. But this is reality to be dealt with, and winter has it's beauty too.

What makes it nicer is our "Escape to Jamaica", our family relaxation time and shared memories of fun, quiet times together, wonderful meals and play, and all looked after by people who feel like family friends... you!

We appreciate the individual attention, and remember each one of you as people of caring and careful attention to our needs. Vincent: "Pops" is happy to show any of you around Chicago if you ever leave Jamaica to visit the States! Meghan, Michael and William miss the swimming, fun and smoothies but are looking forward to Christmas with the family. We appreciated your careful driving, Carl, which made the airport delays going to and from Jamaica easier to deal with.

We particularly hope the HHH history will come alive more to "The Sound of Music", the dvd set which was released just in time for me to bring it to Highland House. I love history, and the story of Oscar Hammerstein II and his time at HHH made it clear that the anniversary set of his 6 collaborations with Richard Rodgers should be there for visitors to enjoy.

Thanks for a wonderful visit for our 3 generations of family- Merry Christmas & blessings to all--
"Pops" and-The Kimmerle & Macdonald families-
Evanston, IL
Highland House (HHH)

Summerhill Villa - Christmas Holiday
Dear Lisa,
Just to say that we loved our vacation in Jamaica and thank you so much for helping us put it together. We loved the house - it was a wonderful place. The staff was so hospitable and welcoming - they deserve a lot of praise! Loxley's cooking was great - so flavourful and delicious. We all came back rested and relaxed. It was our first time in Jamaica and we found the people to be so friendly and the island itself is so beautiful. We will definitely return!
Have a very Happy New Year!
Many thanks again.
All the best,
Sandi Ulrich

Summerhill Villa - Christmas Vacation
Dear Lisa,
We had an absolutely fantastic time in Jamaica! The house was wonderful and Loxley and his team were great and deserve a lot of praise. They were so hospitable and kept the house so neat and tidy. We really enjoyed Loxley's cooking which was so favourful and delicious. We had never been to Jamaica before and we found it to be very beautiful and the people very warm and welcoming.
Thank you for all of your help and have a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
All the best,
Jake Ulrich

Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay
Dear Lisa,
On the behalf of the Day Family & Friends we would like to thank Jamaican Treasures for a wonderful experience at Summerhill Villa. We had the great pleasure of staying there with the Villa family for 2 of the best weeks we have ever had on vacation!

The staff was extremely friendly, polite and efficient. Chef Loxley was one of the best private chefs we have ever experienced. His knowledge of local cuisine and his gourmet touch made each meal unique and special. Everyday at the meal times, we looked forward to his lucious soups and perfectly cooked entrees. It was a delight waking up to fresh fruits and homemade dishes like oatmeal porridge and fried dumplings. He learned quickly what we liked and never failed to give us his best! His constant creativity and warm smile greeted us for every meal and was truly missed when we got home.

Our driver Binns was fantastic and always a pleasure to be with. The staff made us feel safe and truly became a part of our family. It was a real "drag" returning home and everyday we long to be back in Jamaica! Our dinners aren't the same back at home and we really miss the wonderful variety of food and fun!

We are already planning a return visit and many more to come....Please share our appreciation with the staff. We look forward to bringing in the New Year after experiencing some of the greatest hospitality in your country! We truly are grateful and look forward to seeing Summerhill for many more vacations to come!

No Problem Mon!!
Much Respect,
The Day Family
P.S. Please post our comment and share it with the staff so everyone can know how wonderful Summerhill is!!!! Thanks!

Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay
I was fortunate enough to be a guest at Summerhill Villa Nov.30-Dec. 7, 2007. Our stay was truly fabulous. Loxley is a superb chef and the entire staff went above and beyond the call of duty. They eventually became our Jamaican family. We were all truly blessed by the experience. We are planning a return trip and would not stay any where else but Summerhill. Thank you for the wonderful staff so attentive to our wants and needs.
Sincerely,
Joyce Acklen

Debbie and Peter Pav & Family
Villa Lido, Ocho Rios
Lisa,
I will say to you the same thing that I have been telling anyone who has asked " it was the best 11 days of my life!". We could not have asked for anything more. The pictures on your website do not do it justice.

We have never taken a villa vacation before, so we have nothing to compare it to; however, now we can't imagine taking a vacation anywhere else. Villa Lido was perfect. Each and every person on the staff Madge, Roy, Hilton, Sharon, Michael, and David (they have added an additional person) treated us fabulously and did everything possible to entertain the kids.

We will most definitely be back at Villa Lido!

Thank you for your help in planning the best vacation ever!
Happy Holidays to you and everyone at Jamaican Treasures.
Debbie Pav

Villa: Wild Orchid, Montego Bay
Wedding Venue: Bellefields
Hi Lisa,
Just taking a break now with my family for christmas in the country here in Jamaica. Wild Orchid was fabulous. everyone was blown away the villa was amazing and large. The house staff were wonderful as well. We were well cared for. I would highly recommended to other friends.
Thanks so much for helping to coordinate this. We had a fantastic stay.
The wedding at Bellefield was fabulous. My photographers were blown away by the location. They said it was the best wedding they have shot all year. I am pretty happy about that.
Thanks again for your help.
Cheers
Wendy-Ann

Villa Viento, Ocho Rios
All was great. The staff were prefect. Villa Viento was beautiful and spacious. I would love to stay there again and would recommend in to anyone that would listen. Most of the snorkelling stuff was damaged. It needs replaced and a floating lawn chair or two for the pool would have been a real asset. Over all a 9.5 out of ten.
You have been a pleasure to deal with.
Thanks,
Lee Warman

(Update: The snorkeling equipment has been replaced and brand new pool floats have been added!)

Dated: December 19th, 2007
Hi Lisa,

Will and I want to let you know how much we appreciate all the assistance you provided...without your assistance I don't know what we would have done!

You helped with everything from the villas to the photographer and wedding planner and for that we are very, very greatful!

Scotch on the Rocks was absolutely Beautiful!! We loved the villa...from the furniture to the view, and I can't say enough about the staff.

We definitely plan on visiting this villa again. Bryan, Pauline, Cherry & Elvis were absolutely wonderful and made our stay extraordinary...they went the extra mile and we truely appreciated them! I just can't say enough about our experience at Scotch on the Rocks!

Coral Cay (for our guests) was also very nice...Coral Cay has beautiful landscaping on their grounds...some of the furniture could use some updating, but with that said the staff was great...Barbara was very helpful and accommodating and very easy to work with...we appreciated her assistance with everything, and I heard rave reviews about the coconuts that Seymore cut down for our guest.

I would also like to thank you and Christina for your assistance with the tranportation. Maureen was great, she was on top of things and very helpful and accommodating; and we appreciated that! And we also can't say enough great things about Dwight (one of our drivers), he was GREAT!!! We loved having the opportunity to meet Dwight and have him drive for us the days that he did.

Also, Round Hill (for our honeymoon) was very nice and we enjoyed the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Our 1st trip to Jamaica was truely a memorable and enjoyable experience and our wedding was beautiful...I will have to send you some pictures.

Thank you for all your assistance...I greatly appreciate everything and it was truely a pleasure to meet and work with you!
Thank You
Candra & Will

Wild Orchid, Montego Bay - with a Round Hill membership
Hey Lisa!
It was really great! The house and staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. The driver was great too and, you are right, having a driver is really the way to go.
We also really liked the Round Hill resort. I visited the Ritz as well and didn’t like it nearly as much as Round Hill. So, that was a great beach club membership for us. Thanks again for your help with the trip.
It was wonderful!
Jennifer Williams


Belle Abri, Montego Bay
Dear Lisa,
We can't say enough about our stay at Belle Abri. It was an amazing place to have our wedding and our guests were truly impressed. It will have ever-lasting memories for us! The staff was very attentive to our needs and were eager to make our stay pleasant exceptional. We didn't want to go home.

I would recommend this villa to anyone looking for an amazing vacation, wedding or family reunion. It was so important for us to have everyone under one roof. You also went above and beyond with helping us find vendors, planners and transportation. We can't wait to use your services again.

Sincerely, " The New Mr. & Mrs. Beattie"
(Bill and Melisssa, thank you for submitting this photo and granting us permission to post it! Best wishes always, Lisa)


Golden Clouds, Oracabessa
Hi Lisa,
I can not stress enough how significant your advise and guidance was for myself and my husband. Our trip to Jamaica far surpassed our initial hopes for the trip and we simply fell in love with your beautiful country. In fact we will be returning next year as a part of a cruise we are taking with our family and just can’t wait to be back on Jamaican soil!

Golden Clouds could not have been more perfect. The villa was positively beautiful, just breath taking. It was clean, friendly and upon our arrival we were enthusiastically greeted by its wonderful staff.

To say Golden Clouds was perfect would be an understatement. Its sheer peacefulness alone is enough to make one feel as though in heaven; peace accompanied by wonderful care takers……..there just are no words. Jackson was particularly loved by all guests and we still reminisce about our time spent sitting around the bar chatting away with him. Blossom is such a beautiful woman full of warmth and so very accommodating. Peggy, tiny, sprite little Peggy, she was just a doll. Rose & Clover were very sweet. Kenneth, Yogi, Vincent, Errol & Rohan were funny, cheerful and always willing to share their wealth of information on the island! All in all Golden Cloud is the picture of serenity and we count the time that passes until our next visit to this wonderful villa.

Michelle did a wonderful job creating the atmosphere we were wanting for our wedding.......she did a beautiful job and I would recommend her to others.

We really only saw Oracabessa and Ocho Rios but truly enjoyed our time anyway. We gave ourselves plenty of time to snorkel at the villa and relax poolside. We were able to go to the markets, Dolphin Cove, The Ruins, and Dunns River Falls (great trek up the falls even in the rain). Our next visit we’ll trek into Montego Bay and Negril. Will and I plan to make Jamaica our family favorite vacation spot. Jamaica truly is our new home away from home. The people, the country and the culture are beautiful beyond imagination.

In closing I ask that you please send me a mailing address for yourself, Michelle and the villa as we have gifts we want to give to everyone who helped make this most magical time in our lives just perfect.

Thank you Lisa for giving us such wonderful memories; if not for your guidance and hard work we may never have had the opportunity to experience Jamaica at it’s finest! Your warmth is inspirational and you’ll always be thought fondly by myself, my husband and my family.
Sincerely and with warmest wishes,
Tracey & William Alde

Debbie Marjenhoff
Fantasy Villa, Rio Bueno, Discovery Bay
Our trip was GREAT. We loved the villa and the staff was wonderful. John Clark was always helping us by taking us to non tourist places and he really helped out in the straw market. Ms. Vaugh and Gloria were great. The food was wonderful. Morris our security guard was so funny. We loved talking with him at night before we went to bed.

I have told everyone at work how great it is to rent a villa with a staff. I have already starting looking for a place next year. We plan on bringing more people with us and rent an even bigger villa.

I am sure you will be hearing from me within the next couple of months for a new reservation for 2008.

Thanks again for making it a vacation that we won't forget.
Debbie Marjenhoff


Libby Senderhauf
Makana Villa, Discovery Bay
Dear Tricia and Lisa,
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful our time was in Jamaica. We have decided to return to that home many times - probably annually. Kayla and her staff were the absolute best. The setting of the home and the openness of it was exactly what I was looking for.
I thank you for all your help in making my trip so fabulous.
Fondly...Libby

Jill and Joe Dray and Family
Tradewinds, Ocho Rios

(Note: family who stayed in Jamaica through Hurricane Dane)
Hello Lisa,
Just wanted to email you and thank you for keeping in contact while we were in Jamaica.
Our stay at Villa Tradewinds in Ocho Rios was great. We really liked to villa, the gardens and views. Leyland, Ionie and Rosie looked after us very very well and we were very sad to leave on 23 August. We shall miss our regular chats with Leyland, the beautiful meals cooked by Ionie and the care taken to keep the villa so clean and tidy by Ionie and Rosie. We used Barry (Ionie's youngest brother, who is a taxi driver). He too, was fantastic and very reliable, he took us to a variety of places and most days we used him even if it was only a trip to the General Store and fruit market in Ocho for supplies.

We did take the decision to stay on the island throughout hurricane Dane and helped Leyland prepare the villa and garden. We moved all our belongings downstairs temporarily and bought candles and drinking water. Luckily there was no damage to the villa, the garden was full of debris and fruits from the trees and a tree in the front garden lost a couple of branches. We helped Leyland with clearing up, although he obviously didn't think we should have been doing it, but we were quite happy and were not willing to let him do it alone. He worked very hard the next couple of days restoring the garden. to its former glory. We have taken pictures and films of the progress of the hurricane and the debris left behind at the villa.

Although we lost electricity for the rest of the holiday Leyland, Ionie and Rosie continued to take great care of us (even though poor Rose lost her home due to a falling tree). Ionie continuing to produce fantastic meals, and handwashing towels and bedlinen with Rosie's help and Leyland checking we were ok. The owners were also in contact with Ionie regularly and checking we were ok, they were due to arrive at the villa as we were leaving.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday even though we experienced a hurricane, our boys thought it was the best holiday we've ever had. We found the people so friendly, helpful and cheerful and enjoyed listening to the entertaining banter from the various guides at the places we visited.
We will return to Jamaica in the future.
Kind regards and best wishes.
Jill, Joe, Bob and Mike Dray

Matthew Gaetano
Kima Villa, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa,
We had a fantastic time at Kima Villa. The staff was amazing! They cooked some of the best food we have had in Jamaica. It was in a beautiful setting and we look forward to using your services again.
We are residents in Jamaica and will recommend the property to friends in Kingston.
Thanks again,
Matthew Gaetano

Kathy Porter and Family
Stone Harbour Villa, Ocho Rios
Our stay was wonderful. We always love Jamaica and wish we owned a beach home like Stone Harbour. Our driver was fun and helpful, Sadie was caring and friendly.

Second taught so much about the island and foods, Tony volunteered to take us on the most wonderful hike and visit of a fantastic beach and waterfall, and sweet Joy did our laundry without ever being asked.
I woudn't change a thing.
Thank You,
Kathy

Allen Lipis and Family
Caribbean Fairway, Montego Bay
Our stay at Caribbean Fairways was outstanding. Ethel is an outstanding cook, and the rest of the team were very responsive to out needs. The rooms were plenty big enough to accommodate all of our family and the pool was bigger and cleaner than we expected.

Our driver, Howard, was excellent; he knew where to take us whenever we asked, was always available and friendly.

We were pampered beyond our expectations and we certainly enjoyed the house immensely.
Allen Lipis

Robin Williams and Family
Edgewater Villa, Ocho Rios
Hi Lisa,
We are back home safely but already miss our friends at Edgewater , we have been listening for our " dinner bell " but it's NOT ringing ! Gloria where are you ? All kidding aside , we all had a wonderful time !!!! The house & setting were fabulous , we loved falling asleep to the waves , it was very relaxing !

Our staff could not have been better ! Gloria is a superb jamaican chef ...we all gained a few pounds & she is also a delightful person . Elaine was very accommodating for all our needs & questions , she keep our rooms very clean & organized , despite our clutter !

Damien was sooooo sweet & also " on call " for all our needs , his quiet nature was very soothing , my son in law very much enjoyed his company , he even took it upon himself to go running with him as a safety measure & my girls thought he was adorable !

Last but not least Courtney ( our driver ) was fabulous .... his love for life & joyful laughter were intoxicating...I don't think any of us have ever met someone soooo happy & full of Joy ! Most important to me as a mother was his sense of protection for all my girls ( all in their 20's ) , he was always making sure everyone was safe & accounted for ...we just loved him !

We didn't see much of Patrick but he kept us safe & was very polite .

The only thing I would suggest for the villa , would be ceiling fans in the bedrooms , I do think it would cut down on the amount of A/C used at nite . Oh and the villa desperately needs new bath towels , the ones there now are worn out & very dingy , in serious need of clorox ! Other than that our trip was one we will all remember as a great vacation & we will definitely be back to Edgewater . Thank you to you & all of your staff at Jamaican Treasures for your professional handling of our accommodations & needs , we will be referring your company to all our friends !
Till next year....
Thanks from the whole Williams Family !
Follow up by Lisa: Robin, we had the towels replaced immediately! Many thanks!

The Sprout Family
Kelso Villa, Duncans

Hello Lisa!!!
We've been wanting to email you since we got back. We're getting ready to do some remodeling and we've just been tied up with that. Our vacation.....FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS!!!

Every vacation we always say was the best one but this one was just great! Kelso Villa is truly beautiful! That view is definitely like your description says, one of the best in the carribean! The staff at Kelso....absolutely wonderful!!! Velma's cooking and personality just can't be compared to anything. She truly is a wonderful person. Charmaine and Martin are both wonderful as well! Martin got his guitar out and sang to us while we were eating dinner on 2 of the nights and then we sat out on that wonderful porch after dinner and he played some more. Great time!

We are so thankful that you recommended having a driver! Those people are crazy the way they drive. Jeff was fabulous. Nice, nice man! Rick just ran to the post office to mail some information to Jeff that he'd asked for. We are definitely planning on coming back next year.

We'll probably just stay at Kelso again. Why mess with perfection???

We're trying to convince my Mom and Dad to come along next year. We'll try to get the week figured out that we want for next year and we'll contact you as soon as we do.

We have told people that we work with about Jamaica Treasures and our great vacation. One of the girls I work with is very interested so hopefully we can send some business your way! Just had one more question...we wanted to send a little more extra money to tip Velma and Charmaine. What's the best way to do that? If you could check on that and let us know we'd appreciate it!

Again Lisa, thank you so much for everything! It definitely was the vacation of a lifetime. Thank the owner for sharing such a beautiful villa with us! We'll be in touch when it's time to start planning for next year.

The Sprout/Long families

Rachael Hart
Xanadu Villa, Tryall Club

Dear Lisa,
We had a wonderful time at Xanadu. I know it took me forever to decide on which villa to rent, but we chose the perfect one. The staff were great...and always there when we needed something. The food was delicious and the facilities at Tryall were perfect for what we were looking for.
Thanks again for all of your help, and we would like to book Xanadu again next year but for 2 weeks.
Rachel

Jennifer Gura and Family
Sunset Villa, Tryall Club
Lisa,
It was great. We loved everything about the villa. The staff were awesome and we miss them and can't wait to go back. Suzie, our cook was so good, I gained 7 pounds in a week. In my opinion, Sunset was the best villa there in terms of location. We actually heard that it might be up for sale and were wondering if you knew anything. Thank you again for everything.
Jennifer


Winsome Robinson - Wedding
Jamaica Columns -Montego Bay
Lisa,
Many thanks for asking - we had a wonderful time. The venue and staff were perfect, I will certainly keep in touch with all. Will want to use venue again. Apart from a few minor problems, Marsha's wedding was wonderful and of course, she looked a million dollars. God bless and thanks for everything.
Winsome Robinson


The Ludwig Family - Birthday celebration
Viviana Villa - Tryall Club
Lisa,
Our stay at Villa Viviana was wonderful, however it was very hot and humid but I can't change my birthdate. The villa was exquisite and the staff was THE BEST.

It was very accommodating to have the van and driver Sheldon for airport transportation and trips to the market and Negril. Everyone absolutely loved the pool at the villa and our trips to the beach were a pleasure with the service from the Tryall Club and "beach toys".

Athalie was our cook as Vestie was on vacation, and she was just great as were Garvin,who made us feel so welcome, and Janice, Monica, Sharon, Lloyd and Kingsley.

It was a birthday and vacation we'll always remember.
Jeannien Ludwig

Michele Fleischacker
Royal Palms Villa, Silver Sands

Lisa,
We all had an awesome time at the villa. The house and the pool was great.

My only negative comment would be that the refrigerator could not keep our beverages cold ... The owner gave us a cooler and we kept our beverages cold with that...

We all loved Miss Thelma and Miss Ruth. They were wonderful!! I cannot wait to go back and visit them!
Thanks again.
Michele Fleischacker and Friends

The Andora Family
Club Paradise Villa

The time spent at Club Paradise was and will be un-forgettable. Everthing was wonderfull, the villa itself was more than I could have hope for. Charlene and Donna was always pleasant and receptive to what ever our needs were, of course the food, was in a category all by it self and reflected the care and the love that Charlene and Donna put into it.

The grounds were well maintained and the gardener was always willing to go back to the store when needed (it was so hot, we felt sorry him, but he did it with a smile) Transportation was also very receptive to our request and always on time, and always so pleasant, could not have ask for anything more.

We all felt that it was one of the best vacation we ever had, there was alot of laughter, food and drinks.

We thank everyone for making it so great, and we will definitely suggest this villa to anyone who would like to know and keep it in our mine for future vacations.
Thanks Again
Andora and Family

Ray Carr and Dawn Williams
Bay Watch Villa, Runaway Bay

Hi Lisa:
We enjoyed our stay at Baywatch and felt that it was a good choice for us. The accommodations met our various needs and we really enjoyed the pool which was clean and well run.
The air conditioning was very effective and quiet making it comfortable in our rooms especially for sleeping at night, We found all the staff to be competent and pleasant and we enjoyed the meals they prepared for us. The place was kept very clean and tidy.

Best regards
Ray Carr

Natasha Grant - Wedding
Cary Island, Ocho Rios

Lisa,
Thank you so much for all you/Jamaican Treasures did, especially Patricia, she is really awesome (helpful, hardworking and quickly answered some of the weirdest questions..haha).

Everything went well, the housekeepers were great, Rosie was a doll and Ms. Inez was great. They were all very honest and hard working. I think we left them a substantial thank you gift and they were all very appreciative. The grounds crew were also very helpful. The driver assigned to us, Denton was excellent, so personable and helpful and always willing to go the extra yard.

All in all, things were great, we had a few mishaps, with things gone missing after the wedding but, we'll take the good with the bad, that had nothing to do with Cary Island, it was probably one of the outside contractors. So once again thank you and we are definitely considering Jamaica Treasures for future visits, as early as next Summer. I have you guys on speed dial.

I am sending you the attached article -the Jamaican Observer newspaper, "Vows" was at the wedding and did a nice article on the affair, where they mentioned the property.
Thanks again!
Natasha Grant


Tiffany and Damian Hines
Drambuie Estate
Lisa - everything was PERFECT! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Please check out the attached pictures of our wedding.
Thank you again for everything. You were so instrumental to our wedding planning. We recommend you to everyone we know heading to Jamaica. Everything was perfect....
Tiffini (Smith) Hines


Jovan Milam
Anchor Listing Villa, Montego Bay
Lisa,
Great choice and it was a wonderful time.
Mr and Mrs. Chambers were great host and I will definitely make another trip. Thanks again and referrals will come your way.
Jovon Milam


The Griffin Family
Goat Hill Villa, Monytego Bay

Tricia,
It was absolutely wonderful - the villa, our staff, and our driver were superb! And of course making all of the arrangements through Jamaican Treasures was easy and convenient. We appreciate all the information that was provided ahead of time to make our stay enjoyable. Securing a Driver through you all was extremely beneficial as we found that he (Nick) could do all our 'negotiations'. We are so glad we did it that way. From the moment we stepped off the plane, we were greeted and taken care of immediately!

As for the villa and staff - my husband (Steve) had certain expectations. I can't count the number of times that he said his expectations were exceeded! We loved the place and entire staff, Patricia (Chef), Ozzi (Butler), Sharon (Housekeeper), and Mike (Gardener). Each one of them played a crucial role in making our stay perfect. We were treated like royalty...not that we know about that, but we could imagine! We enjoyed our stay so much that we asked the staff to have dinner with us on our last night - and they did! We hope this wasn't unusual for them and we hope it didn't make them feel uncomfortable. Please give them our regards and tell them we miss them a lot as we are back to reality and work.

We are definitely interested in visiting Goat Hill again as this size suits our family size and we thought the location was ideal. We are considering another time of the year (perhaps during our Christmas holidays) but we need to check the finances. Does Goat Hill book quickly for the holidays or is it already booked? And it is true what they say - once you vacation in a villa, you'll never vacation any other way.

Thanks again for a hassel-free vacation. We look forward to working with you all again. Please keep in contact with us for any other vacation hints or specials.
Regards,
Norma, Steve, and Kailyn Griffin


Coleen Loihle
Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay - 9 bedrooms

Lisa- The villa was beautiful. The food and service were excellent. We had a fantastic time. We especially loved our driver Binns. He took us where ever we wanted to go. He took great care of us and we felt very safe with him around. The staff at the villa went above and beyond to make us feel at home from the moment we arrived. They always had smiles on their faces - we couldn't have asked for a better staff. They were an added bonus to our vacation. We didn't want to leave. Thank you so much for helping us with our wonderful vacation. We are all back to work now - but wish we were back at Summerhill. Thanks again - Colleen

P.S. You can post our photos and comments!!! We would highly recommend our villa staff as well as the staff at Jamaican Treasures for an unforgettable vacation.

Poolside at Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay



Pamela Lawson
Miss P's Place, Silver Sands
Hi Lisa,
Our vacation at Miss P’s Place was wonderful! Miss Becky and Christine, our staff, were exceptional. Miss Becky was a fabulous cook and even made us her specialty, Key Lime Pie. This was our fourth trip to Jamaica and more specifically to Silver Sands. We love Silver Sands for the location, the privacy of being in our own villa, and the beautiful beaches. We did make our usual day trip to Ocho for shopping and sightseeing (Dunn’s River and Fern Gully), as well as the bamboo rafting at the Martha Brae and Glistening Waters. It was the first time the couple that accompanied us had been to Jamaica and I am certain they will be returning with us next year. With respect to our accommodations, the size and location of Miss P’s Place was perfect for the four of us. I also was very happy to see that the villa had wireless internet access. We will definitely keep Miss P’s Place in mind for next year.
Thank you for all of your assistance,
Pamela Lawson

Clover Wikramanayake
Emerald Seas, Ocho Rios

Lisa our holiday at the villa was wonderful. Execellent Staff, excellent driver. The staff was very professional. They made our stay very pleasant. Incredible amazing villa. The view was manificent.

We did not get to do as much as we wanted to because of the rain. The mornings were good so we took advantage.

On our way to Rio Grande to go rafting we had to turn back due to road works and rain. That was nature. Even then we had a ball.

I do go to Jamaica every year. We went to Dunns River, Ocho Rios. We visited our family home in Free Hill.We were able to play tennis and use the pool a lot. One week was not enough. I have to start saving so we can stay longer next time.

We would love to do this again. Thank you!
Clover

Lisa,
I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much we enjoyed Drambuie Estate last week. The staff and service was unbelievable. Everton (driver) and Tony (Butler) were our absolute favorites…oh, and Mr. P, how adorable is he! Please let me know if you run across any vacation homes for sale. Jamaica is my favorite and I would love to own some property there. I know it is expensive, but I am making it a three year goal.
Thanks for everything!
Melanie Robinson

Lisa, how are you?
I am sorry we didn't get an opportunity to meet.
I am writing to say a big thanks!
Quite honestly, it was an amazing vaction and I am so glad we chose Coral Cay. It's beatiful, we couldn't ask for nothing more or nothing less.

Diane, Barbara, Seymour , Marva, Beverly were absolutely amazing! They cooked for us and catered to our needs and more. They were very hospitable, helpful, sincere and personable. Please advise Jamaican Treasures that we were very pleased with the villa and staff members in particular.

The same goes for you Lisa, I appreciate your service from and admire your professionalism and superior service.
The wedding was a beautiful affair! Just what I wanted simple and serene.
Again I am sorry we could not meet before I left. However, you haven't heard the last of me yet! Rest assured we will be returning to Coral Cay for another visit.
My Parent's were pleased with Chrisann's as was Dania with Columbus Heights ...Thanks!!
Hope to speak with you soon...I miss it already!
Sincerely,
Veleika Murray-Guy

Wedding at Coral Cay, Ocho Rios


Lisa-
Thanks for helping us arrange our stay at Endless Summer. It was really a spectacular vacation, in large part because of the beautiful home and the delightful and helpful house staff. You made the process painless. Thanks very much for your assistance.
Best regards,
John
John S. Pollack, MD
Chicago, IL



Dear Lisa,
My family and I would like to thank you for helping us plan the perfect vacation to Jamaica. The Tryall resort was a wonderful recommendation on your part. We really enjoyed the secured grounds and the numerous amenities on the resort. It made our vacation truly hassle free.

The Wheel House was even more beautiful then shown on your website. The accommodations were perfect for our party of 11, and no one felt like they got the "smaller" or "lesser" of the bedrooms. All the rooms were tastefully, yet simply decorated. This made everyone very comfortable and no one was afraid to "put their feet up" after a day at the beach. Elaine, Faith, Marie, and Nikki all did an exceptional job accommodating our meals. We had the ladies prepare breakfast and dinner for us and everything was always OUTSTANDING!!!

We were a little hesitant with having an open account for purchases to prepare meals, but upon receiving our bill everything was very satisfactory. We would have spent more money on meals if we were there on our own and did our own grocery shopping. Out rooms and laundry were done daily, usually when we were out for the day.

It was always nice to return to fresh clean clothes. The fresh flower arrangements that were made daily were wonderful. The ladies were also able to assist us in purchasing some souvenirs by suggesting some friends that would come to us, instead of us having to traverse the streets of Mobay with the cruise ship tourist. What a relief it was to not have to go to the hip strip and "fight it out" with everyone else. We got some wonderful custom made clothing for very reasonable prices.

We usually took advantage of the pool and patio at night after dinner and Ryland did a great job of tidying up after us the following morning. Poor man has to clean all those beautiful Bougainvillea flowers out of the pool every morning to only have them blow back in with the next trade wind. He did a great job and the grounds always looked immaculate. The driver you arranged for us from "No Problem Tours", Steve Bucknor, was wonderful. He helped us by recommending local stores for purchases, attractions, and solving a transportation dilemma on the day of our departure when a flight time was changed.

Steve suggested that we visit the nearby Mayfield Falls instead of driving 2 hours to see the more crowded Dunn's River Falls. My sister in-law enjoyed it so much she went back a second time!!! Steve also took us to the sights in Negril. He helped arrange for my husband, sister, and father in-law to play on some wave runners, and helped my brother and sister in-law get onto a glass bottom boat that could take them out to do some snorkeling. All this while arranging for my mother-in-law and I to take in the beach from the shade of a gazebo. He then suggested that we go to Rick's cafe to watch the sunset. What a beautiful sunset!! When we were pinched for time on the day before our departure he even agreed to stop at a store for some souvenirs on his way to picking us up at The White Witch golf course. We attended the Wednesday night beach BBQ. WOW what wonderful food! Everything was well prepared, service was great, and the entertainment was very enjoyable. My sister-in-law even got on stage to do the Limbo!!! Something we never thought we would see.

Unfortunately we never did get to dine at any of the restaurants or partake in the afternoon tea or happy hour at The Great House. We just ran out of time! We did enjoy a few drinks at the 9th hole bar one afternoon. The bartenders were so friendly. My father and I were able to golf everyday, and the caddies were very professional, even when we were in our worse game. We really enjoyed having the course so close. We did go and play The White Witch twice. I would recommend that any avid golfer plays there, it was beautiful.

As I am sure you can tell we had the perfect Jamaican vacation. Everything went extremely well, and we didn't have any problems with anything. All the staff members were very professional. Even all the other workers around the resort were always waving and saying hello. When my sister decided to walk up from the beach she was offered a ride numerous times. We always felt safe on the resort, even walking or driving around at night. I think it is safe to say that everyone was a little sad to see the vacation come to an end, we were all so comfortable that we could have easily stayed for another week (or more).

I think our experience will definitely bring us back to Jamaica, hopefully sometime in the near future. Thank you again, Lisa, for all your recommendations, insights, and for helping to plan the perfect vacation for my family. I have never seen everyone so relaxed.

Sarah Genna and family


Yvonne Newman
Villa Rococo, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
I just wanted to tell you how much I really enjoyed my stay at Villa Rococo this past week. The staff (Mr. Bentley, Ms. Luise, Ms. Jolly and Dan) treated us with such class, respect and professionalism. I actually felt like a celebrity!
Much kudos to Ms. Luise, her cooking is what made our stay even more memorable. I also want to say that our driver (Danny) took great care of us on the road. Never one to complain and always helpful and patient, escpecially with 6 women.
And lastly I was able to relax and enjoy a full body message from Ms. May Bucknor, her hands were like magic. I came back to the US feeling a whole lot better. I will definately see her again on my next trip to Jamaica.
So, thanks again Lisa, great job well done. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Yours Truly,
Yvonne Newman
p.s. I will be giving your name out to a few people who might be interested in vacationing in Jamaica, I will tell them to use my name as a reference.
Thanks!


Jon Gudlaugsson
Iceland
Cary Island Villa

Good morning Lisa
Im sorry I have not been able to send this earlier.
I just wanted to express our gratitude for the experience and wonderful vacation we had in Cary Island.
The villa and all the staff were exellent!
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards
Jon Gudlaugsson
Iceland


Andrew Burrows
Caribbean Fairway - group of golfers
Morning Lisa
Just wanted to thank you for your help. As always we had a great time in Jamaica but the accommodations were defiantly an upgrade. Any other properties you have in spring farm/half moon area you can forward to me we love that area and would like to stay there. Once again we thank you and pencil us in for next year, St patty’s day, keep in touch
Andrew

Kijana Knight
Bogue Villa
Hello Lisa!
We had an amazing time in Jamaica and at Bouge Villa, specifically. I want to thank you for your help in arranging our accomodations and providing information and help along the way. We were stunned by the level of service at the villa - Fred, Sophia, Lorna, and Lawrence took wonderful care of us. Everyone enjoyed the food, the house, the view, the pool...everything! Fred was an awesome host and went beyond our expectations to make sure that we not only had a comfortable stay but that we were comfortable in our surroundings. Danny, our driver, was professional, punctual, and incredibly accommodating. He made sure that we got where we needed to be.

Overall, I could not have asked for a better experience. We all want to go back!

Thanks again,
Kijana

Ocean Crest Villa, Montego Bay
September 7, 2006

Hi Lisa,

Ocean Crest Villa was nice, but a little more basic than we expected. The villa was very clean and spacious. The staff was outstanding, especially our cook Olga and the housemaid, Norma. Norma recommended an excellent driver and masseuse. Teddy (gardener/poolman) was great at making sure we were always comfortable and the house was secure at night no matter what time we came in.

We had such a great time, we went ATVing, horseback and swimming with the horses, and river tubing. We highly recommend Chukka Cove, they are great and we got pretty friendly with all the staff. We were unable to get a reservation for the canopy tour once the ships came in but there's always next time. We also spent the day at Negril and did Ricks cafe for the sunset and cliff divers. Although I did this on my trip to Jamaica in May, it was a first for the rest of the family and they loved it. We had one night of rain but still were able to hang out for a couple of hours at the Gaming Center across from Margaritaville. The kids won lost of nice prizes and some of the adults won in the casino.

As far as the recommendation, its a great budget villa but we would probably choose a villa more upscale that offers membership to Wyndham or maybe a beach villa. It would give the kids more options. The ladies enjoyed just relaxing but the kids as well as the guys (big kids) wanted a little more like a game room option and possible internet options.

We are tentatively looking at Belle Abri in Springfarm or something on the beach in Ocho Rios or Mammee Bay.

I will definitely contact you when we decide what we want to do as more family members are interested for next time.

Thank you for all your assistance. It was definitely a nice first time experience so we really have an ideal what we want for the next time. I got a chance to speak with Patricia while in Jamaica. It was so sweet of her to check on us to make sure we were having a good time.
Eunice


Summerhill Villa, Montego Bay
Lisa:
I don't know where to start with my review of Summerhill Villa. Everything was wonderful! First, the staff at Summerhill were the best!

The food and service from the staff was remarkable. Every night we had dinner by the pool. Otis created remarkable meals for our large group of 18 people. The service was memorable every night.

Our butler, Milton, created a new setting every evening for us to enjoy the sunsets and enjoy the perfect evenings around the pool.

Yes, I would recommend Summerhill Villa. A beautiful, tranquill setting to enjoy the beauty of Jamaica. The Gazebo near the pool was a perfect setting for our daughters wedding and the 40 guests that attended. A setting that couldn't be duplicated anywhere else in the world.

I hope you will give our regards to the entire Summerhill Staff! They served us well and felt like part of our extended family by the time we left.

Sincrely,
Jack Barshinger



River Mist Villa, Montego Bay
September 7, 2006

Our family of four returned to the UK on 16th August after having spent 14 wonderful nights at River Mist. The house is beautiful, peaceful, serene, and tranquil. If you are looking for a complete retreat from the outside world, then this is the villa for you. Excellent for a wonderfully bonding experience with other family members or friends. Everything is accurately described as per the online advertisement.

The large garden area and grounds surrounding the villa are extensive enough to keep even the livliest children occupied, and our two sons of 16 and 11 regarded it as "home", more-often-than-not opting to chill out in the pool, or on the terrace reading rather than visiting the bustling 'MoBay'. The wildlife, different insects, and birdsong around the house provided a truly vibrant atmosphere.

The boys were consistently surprised by the many varieties of insects etc. The lively resort of Montego Bay is a short drive away, but it is not possible to walk in to the town from the house, so you will need to organize either cabs, or a personal driver via the villa staff, (a little forward-planning occasionally required). The villa staff were amazing. You can opt to have them do as little or as much as you want or need. We were in need of a lot of TLC of which we got in bountiful amounts, and we all felt relaxed and rejuvinated after our stay!

Advice for future guests, rather than criticisms!:- We visited during the first 2 weeks in August and there were a lot of mosquitoes, so ensure that you take enough insect repellant, room sprays etc. There is no mosquito net around the bed in the Master Bedroom, or any insect screens erected inside the window shutter frames so as long as the shutters are closed mid-late afternoon you will be ok. We had a broken pool pump for 3 days, but it did not detrimentally affect our stay - everything gets fixed in 'Jamaican time'!!

The advantages of a driver are that they can give you good advice on the local area and attractions, and are also very aware of personal safety issues. Overall, the best vacation we've ever had. Have previously booked hotels, apartments, all-inclusive deals etc. but in River Mist, we have finally discovered the perfect holiday. "
Maria Steen and Family

River Mist Villa, Montego Bay

Hi Lisa,
River Mist was like Heaven! I would highly recommend it and have been sending the photos to all my families and friends along with your website. In fact, I am like a walking advertisement for you! The grounds were wonderful and the staff out of this world! Ms. Rita's cooking was impeccable and tasty. DeAdrian the Butler was always on hand to help us out, watch the kids play on the trampoline or play with the play station with my oldest son!!! Ms. Merline the Housekeeper was also excellent washing and ironing clothes left in the laundry hamper and making up the beds and fixing up the rooms! The trip brought the family together to sit down for three meals a day and chat, play together relax together and just have fun. My parents had a blast too!

We concluded this was the best vacation ever and want to return for Easter but I am not sure I can hold out so long! Maybe we will do something for Christmas! We will see. Its been 18 years since I have been to Montego Bay and it will definitely be shorter this time before I return. We will be talking about this one for a long time!!!

Best regards!
Samantha

Villa Viento
Hi There,
Well I have to tell ya, Villa Viento...it was really, really wonderful, we actually felt genuinely sad to leave.

As it happened we ran very late with the wedding and could not get back to the villa for photos, so I got dressed up again the next day just so we could take photos in the beautiful garden !!!!!

Nikki was terrific, and the rest of the staff too, extremely helpful and contacts for everything, she even knew hotel phone numbers off the top of her head…….I had a manicure and pedicure on the morning of the wedding from Jodene( not sure on the spelling) - I liked that she let you know the service was there but was not at all pushy about it and it was far cheaper than the equivalent service back home.

Everyone loved it, honestly and I will go on line and give recommendations on any travel site for Jamaican Treasures.....

Either way my family and all our visitors had a wonderful time, our brains just seemed to turn to putty – what more can you want from a holiday ……
Cathy Henry


Datura Villa, Montego Bay
Hi Lisa:
Everything was wonderful at Datura Villa.....I've already recommended it to one of my co-workers. The staff (Madge, Shereen, Henry) was the best.
I plan on coming back to Jamaica sometime early next year...and yes, if Datura is available, that's where I'll be.
Thanks again,
Guyanne

Kelly Purcell and Family
Stone Harbour Villa
My family and I (2 adults and 6 children) stay 7 days in June at Stone Harbour. We had a great flight and then we're greeted by our driver at the airport in Jamaica. Allistar, our driver, was wonderful from the beginning until the end of our vacation. The children really enjoyed his stories and the Jamaican words he taught them. Our drive from the airport was long but he made it very enjoyable. When we arrived at the gate outside of Stone Harbour would had no idea what would happen next. The gate opened and we all were in amazement of the beautiful grounds and villa. The children all said, WOW! We were greeted by the friendly staff who had rum punch, juices and wonderful saltfish on bambee waiting for us. We toured the villa and the children had their bathing suits on and in the pool within 5 mins!! The pool house and pool area were great. We spent most of our days there and Ms. Sadie would serve us smoothies. She was WONDERFUL and an AWESOME cook. I miss her. Her, Ms. Jennifer, Tony and Second made sure we were comfortable at all times. And always SMILING! We celebrated 2 of children's birthdays the first night. I had Lisa Clarke (who we booked our trip with) have a cake ordered. It was beautiful! We also celebrated our anniversary that week. Ms. Sadie and Ms. Jennifer prepared a wonderful meal and two wonderful desserts, Ms. Jennifer's Mother's cheesecake recipe (the children loved it!) and Ms. Sadie made a great pineapple upside down cake. They had linens on the table and flowers scattered at our plates. It was beautiful. Each morning we had a great breakfast with lots of fruit. Somehow Jennifer always surprised us at how she'd have all the rooms clean and we never even noticed her around. The staff was always available if you needed them but never over bearing. We always felt safe because Tony or Second would keep an eye on the grounds all night. They would lock everything up for us in the evening and then we'd wake to fresh air coming through the open windows and doors. And they'd have lounge chairs out with an umbrella by the pool. I'm sure the children wore them out because they'd want to snorkel one minute and the kayak. But Tony never complained and was so happy to help out. Our vacation was wonderful and it took me a while to get used to being home and not waking to breakfast, putting on my swimsuit, grabbing my book and heading the pool! We were SPOILED. Thank you Lisa for helping me decide on Stone Harbour.

Kelly Purcell and family.

Patrick Diagle
Cannon Cottage

LISA

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME IT WAS MORE THAN WE EXPECTED, THE STAFF, THE VILLA WAS GREAT MOST OF ALL THE STAFF MADE US FEEL AT HOME. MY WIFE AND I WENT WITH MY MOTHER AND FATHER IN LAW HE TOLD US THIS WAS THE FIRST ACTUAL RELAXING VACATION EVER WHICH MEANT A LOT TO US. ANY HOW, SUPER TIME, THE STAFF MADE THE WHOLE THING COME TOGETHER. WE HAVE ALREADY SUGGESTED TO A FEW FRIENDS THE CANNON VILLA IN SILVERSANDS

THANKS A MILLION!
PAT DAIGLE & FAMILY

PS. NEXT YEAR WE WILL DEFINITELY REVISIT THE SAME LOCATION WE ARE STARTING TO MAKE PLANS ALREADY!!!!!!!
Ken Bennett
Leeward Villa

Hi Lisa,

Although the holiday in Jamaica was outstanding, it is always nice to be back home.

I had stayed at Leeward Villa several time in the 1980's, over 20 years ago,.....

The staff was excellent, Norma, our cook prepared delicious and exotic meals. She was friendly, courteous and informative.

Charmine, our housekeeper was the same and kept our rooms and living quarters clean and tidy.

Steven, the gardener was outstanding. He went well above the call of duty to make our stay enjoyable.

Rick, the night watchman was very nice and a joy to be around, he even taught us a new card came.

Charles, our driver, was to say the least a lifesaver. He was always ready when we were and very well informed, he became our guide and sidekick.

We feel they were all our friends and will long remember them.

We visited Ocho Rios and the Dunn River Falls.

While in Ocho Rios we had lunch at the Ruins and met Patricia (with Jamaican Treasures), She is a delightful young lady, so full of energy, a real pleasure to meet her.

We visited Negril and had a late lunch at Ricks Cafe and watched the cliff divers. We toured all over Montego Bay from Margaretaville to the meat markets downtown.

We toured the mountains and off the beaten tracks. We went rafting on the Great River, our guide, Noel, literally went overboard, an experience no visitor to Jamaica should miss.

We truly enjoyed our visit to Jamaica, from the world class resorts in Negril to the charming locals in the mountains of Mo. Bay.

We would highly recommend our Villa, our staff, our driver, Patricia, you and Jamaican Treasures to anyone.

I especially recommend visitors to forget about a personal car rental and get a "car/van and driver" for close to the same cost (not including the cost of a stay in the Hospital if you have an accident) especially if you are lucky enough to get a driver like Charles.

Thanks to all of you for a wonderful vacation in Jamaica.

Ken M. Bennett

Joyce Jones
Wild Orchid Villa- Montego Bay

Hi Lisa!!

In my mind I'm still in Jamaica that's why the delay in responding:)! Reality can be cruel.

We had an absolutely wonderful time! It could not have been better. Wild Orchid was so much better than the photos could ever give justice. I've told so many people about the villa and our experiences that you may start receiving calls about Wild Orchid.

The staff, Christopher, our driver and the meals were perfect. The pampering we received was a very nice added touch. We had to get used to the slow pace of things but it didn't take long to adjust. We Americans need to relax some!

We're thinking about making it an annual trip. I'll definately keep your contact information so that I can let you know what we decide.

And last but not least you and Patricia were great to work with! Your patience, advice, flexibility and assisitance with all of this was very much appreciated.

I can't wait to work with you again! Please keep in touch and let me know if anything special happens with Wild Orchid.

Loved it!!
Thanks a million!
Joyce


LaTonya - Planning a wedding for over 100 guests
April 20, 2006 Sunset Jamaica Grande

Thanks Lisa,

I truly appreciate all your help. You and Jamaican treasures have been a godsend. I don't think I would have gotten as far as I have without your help.

Thanks

LaTonya

Karen Conlon - Star Apple Villa
April 18, 2006

Lisa,

Everything was great! Michael, Lynette, and Pansy were very accommodating, friendly, and nice. The house was perfect! Our driver Dwayne was fantastic-I would highly recommend him to others.

We visited Doctors Cave Beach, Tryall, Negril, went sailing on a catamaran, and went snorkeling on our friend Gary's boat. The weather was great-it is a beautiful island.

Thanks again for all of your help!!! We really enjoyed the trip!

Karen Conlon

Donna Johnson- Belle Abri Villa


Lisa,
We are all settled back into our routines but we miss Jamaica! The house was much more than we imagined - everything about it was wonderful. The Spring Farms area is ideal - close to lots of activities. Almost everyone in our group ran/walked every morning in the surrounding area. Besides being convenient, it was very scenic and we felt very safe in the nieghborhood.

We can't say enough good things about the staff - Duane was especially helpful and attentive to all our needs. The food was incredible and although the meals were alot more formal than we are used to on a regular basis, each meal was an "event" and something to look forward to.

Our driver, Howard, was great! Always had a smile. It made for a very stress-free vacation not having to worry about the transportation.

Also you gave me some leads on boat charters and I called North Coast Marine at Half Moon . We went on a 3hour sail/snorkel on one of her boats. She was very accommodating when we had to change dates. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon on the water, the reef in Montego bay was beautiful and fish plentiful, and the crew again was excellent.

Soooo you can be sure we will visit Jamaica again and certainly will be using Jamiacan Treasures to help make arrangements.

Thank you for all your help in making this one of our best vacations ever!

Donna Johnson

Villa Brawta

Renee and the Girls

Lisa,

Just wanted to give you a short update about our trip to Jamaica. We had a great time. The villa was very lovely and spacious. It was more than we had expected. The girls loved just hanging out by the pool or sitting out on the deck and playing games.

We only went out one night, until 2 something in the morning. Bev said we came in at 2:07. She stayed awake until we got home. She was concerned about us. John was absolutely fabulous. He was so friendly and a great driver too. We felt very safe with him. Some of those drivers are crazy.

Bev and Neil, gosh where do I begin. Bev's cooking was out of this world. We ate a lot of chicken and she fixed it differently each time with a variety of vegetables. It was always a race to the table to try her cooking. Neil was very helpful with anything we needed. Doreen was also very nice and friendly.

All of us have only positive memories from our Jamaican vacation.

I would like to send Bev and Neil something to show our appreciation. Where can I send it to?

Sincerely, Renee and the girls.

Sea Haven Villa, Discovery Bay

From: Marcie and Jayson

Hi Lisa,

WOW! Our time at Sea Haven was incredible. It has been the most relaxing and peaceful vacation with our entire family. There was no reason to leave the house. Being parents of five children, and not having to go shopping, cook meals or housekeeping for a week was wonderful. As a family we were able to enjoy and spend the pure quality time together. Sea Haven is a paradise!

Alfred, Elva, Angela, and Paul were helpful and very friendly to all of our family.We ate like kings and Queens thanks to Alfred. Our children are still talking about swimming, trying new foods and collecting ocean treasures with Elva and Paul. We enjoyed their stories and feel as though we have made life long friends.

Thank you for the opportunity to experience Sea Haven, we look forward to returning in the future.

Truly,

Marcie and Jayson

C. Richmond - Coral Cove in Discovery Bay

Canada

Hi Lisa, We had a wonderful holiday! Coral Cove is truly one of the most gorgeous spots on earth. We were positively pampered by the staff there and can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks again for all your help getting there and for making sure it was an enjoyable holiday for all.

Kristien and Peter de Vreeze
Belgium
Sea Haven Villa

Good Evening,

This message just to thank you for the wonderfull holiday we had at Sea Haven.

Your choice was the absolute perfect one . We have found such a peace in that house that it didn't seem real. The whole week was like walking through a picture book, the house, the staff, the view..... and offcourse the lovely JAMAICA.

We fell in love with all of it.

It was extremely hard to leave, the tears still come to us when thinking about it.

Thanks a million for giving us this little piece of heaven.

Kristien and Peter de Vreeze


Avril Dawkins - Valhalla Villa

April 10, 2006

Dear Patricia,
I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful time we had at Valhalla. When traveling with the elderly you are always concerned that they are going to be comfortable and they were more than. I cannot say enough about your staff, especially Evadny (jewel). They saw to my mom and my aunt's every need. The rest of us were able to attend to the other tasks that we needed to complete before returning home. I'm sorry we did not get a chance to speak with you while we were there. As usual, always to much to do and not enough time. Please do me one favor, please check with Evadny and Denise. I have shared my photo's of Valhalla with several people. I will definitely be talking up your properties. Thank you again for a wonderful time.
Avril Dawkins

Mike Dufton - Thomas House in Montego Bay
Toronto

I am writing to let you know how much we enjoyed our vacation at the Thomas House in Montego Bay. It was a fantastic experience, made much more enjoyable by all of the "little touches" that Jamaican Treasures provided. From the beginning, I could tell that Jamaican Treasures was not your ordinary villa rental service. It was very apparent that you loved providing this service, and that you paid incredible attention to detail. Having used some of the larger villa rental services in North America previously, it was definitely a welcome change to find a company that knew so much about the island and the villas.

Choosing a villa to rent can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many beautiful ones to choose from. Your assistance in understanding the various properties, and your ultimate recommendation of the Thomas House was the perfect choice for our two families. It was also nice to know that you had met the staff at the property and were quite right when you said that they would take excellent care of us!

All of your services on the island were perfectly coordinated. From the time we were picked up at the airport, to the time we were returned there, we were extremely well cared for. We never seemed to want for anything! The staff was excellent about buying the groceries, making the meals, cleaning the villa and ensuring that a ride was always available to take us wherever we needed to go. It gave us lots of time to lie by the pool or enjoy the water park at the Wyndham.

I can honestly say that I have never experienced the level of care that Jamaican Treasures provided for us. We were thrilled to have chosen your company, and we will definitely be booking with you again when we return to Jamaica. We are also looking forward to when you decide to branch out to other islands .....

Thanks again for everything. We have already recommended your company to a few of our friends and will continue to do so.



Marilyn White
Illinois, USA

Dear Lisa
We have just got back from sunny Jamaica and want to thank you for making everything run so smoothly.

From the beginning where we were picked up by Courtney, and taken in his private van to Tryall, we were spoiled! The staff at Tryall were fantastic, and the villa was to die for!

The kids enjoyed the beach facilities and our own private swimming pool, and the tours that we took to Negril and Ocho Rios in our own private mini-bus was the ultimate! We saw so much of Jamaica, and did not have to worry about anything....you had made sure that our holiday was perfect...from beginning to end....Thanks Lisa.

We know we want to come back next year again! (You really know your country! We felt so much at home with your knowledge of the villas and where to go while in Jamaica....many thanks again.....)

Our famous great houses and historic plantations

November 21, 2005

California- B. Ellis

Hi Lisa, finally time to drop you a note. Jamaica was beautiful we will definitely be back. Everyone loved it! The wedding was great! Your dad was great! What a sweetheart! So helpful, said he would show us around when we were ready to buy something. The staff at Edgewater was beyond our highest expectations! Gloria was wonderful and Elaine; Damien; Patrick and of course Courtney, he fit our personality perfectly. We did love Gloria! She made us feel like we were visiting family! We took the girls shopping one day! So much fun! They looked so pretty! I think I will be talking to you soon to come back again. Just keep the same staff to come home to. Thanks again so, so much... Drop me a note . B

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Photos courtesy of the Tourist Board of Jamaica.