Appartement indépendant en bord de mer à Ocho Rios Jamaica

We had a really good time at Belindas Apartment. Everything was so lovely and you can walk to the beach, supermarket and good resteraunts. We will come Back!! Best Place to be in Ochi.

Unit is situated right on the ocean with great views. Building/condo was probably built in the 60’s. Grounds are well kept. Host was very pleasant and responsive. The condo unit is in need of updating. Wicker indoor furniture is equivalent to outdoor patio furniture with bad couches. All couches need replacing. Wicker is getting moldy and needs cleaning. King size bed is nice but is hard as a rock. Needs to be replaced. Old galley kitchen is small and needs drawer repairs.

Air conditioning is located only in the upstairs bedroom. On hot humid days the ocean breeze and fan is not adequate for the first floor. With having to have the first floor patio door open, the smell of pot from the neighbors smoking multiple times a day is continuous and annoying.

Mahogany Beach next door is a short walk from the condo and chairs can be rented for less than $3.00/day. There is a reason for this, the majority of chairs are broken and in disrepair. Beach lacks sand, water is dirty and shallow. Best part is the tour boats that arrive with 50-100 people taking over the small beach which maybe 150 feet long. Cool Runnings tour boat runs out of this beach/cove. Not a beach you want to go to for relaxing or swimming.

For taxis we utilized the security guard at the gate. He was great at getting taxis at reasonable prices.

This modest condominium is a hidden gem amidst the myriad of hotels, resorts and boutique inns. The Carib condos at Ocho Rios are situated within 10 yards of the ocean, and just off the shoreline is some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. The unit itself is very self-contained allowing guests to cook their own meals if preferred, or walk within an easy 10-minute walk for dining out options. The condo is clean, quiet, quaintly appointed and centrally located, within a 10 minutes to the local open air market, major grocery stores and banking options. Belinda and her recommended driver Anthony are both exceptional! Incredibly genuine, helpful and gracious -- both emanating a sense of pride in Jamaica and the local culture. For those desiring a place to completely unplug, relax and rejuvenate, this is your place! Reliable internet, hot water upon demand, 24 hour security, and luxurious trade winds that drift through the building all add to the delightful, relaxing ambiance of this hidden gem.

This condo was even more spacious and lovely than we imagined. We could make our own meals, thanks to the full kitchen, and even enjoy eating them at the table and chairs on the balcony. What a beautiful view! The surrounding grounds are picturesque and well kept, and it was a pretty walk to the beach nearby.

Thank you Belinda for a lovely week, and for all the home-like additions you provided, and for answering all our questions.

We booked a couple of local activities - horseback riding and bobsled - on days when there was no cruise ship in Ocho, and had a wonderful time.

The driver Belinda recommended, Anthony, was very reliable and knowledgeable of the area. We enjoyed our time with him - from the airport, to our activities, and touring.

Thank you Belinda! We hope to come back.

Dawn & Dan

Clean, cosy apartment with a home-from-home feel. Beautiful views and very comfortable. Definately recommend!