We were looking for a place away from all the tourists, and Bart's place in Cousin Cove was exactly that! The place is beautiful, with a great waterfront view. To note, the waterfront is a cove; the water was choppy when we were there so we weren't able to get in for snorkeling. Nevertheless, the view was amazing and we spent much of our downtime during the day and evening on the pier enjoying the view. Morris, the property groundskeeper and next door neighbor was very helpful throughout our stay. Bart was always in touch and very responsive! Also, we totally recommend AnnMarie, whose food was amazing! Overall, we really had a great time, would definitely recommend this place to others, and would come back in the future. Thank you Bart (Morris and AnnMarie) for making this trip so memorable!

What an amazing place to stay!! Morris was great! We really enjoyed this location it was perfect as we wanted to see the real jamica and stayed off the beaten trial... the beaten trail is close if you want that. As large resort executive chefs we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen... the reef in front was amazing.. snorkeling right in the back yard was amazing!!! We enjoyed the road going to this location lots of little places to see.. we stopped in a local bar on the road for drinks.. This house is very safe... like fort knocks of you want to.. We got messages on the back porch by a local lady that works in the resorts I met on the street. She was amazing!!! Highly recommend treating yourself to this.. ask Morris her name and how to get ahold of her.. Thanks again Bart's place is amazing.. love the wood ceilings!

Bart's home was a perfect! It was approx. a 20 min drive into Negril, and a very short distance to Lucea where we purchased local fruit. Morris, who lives on the property, was wonderful, kind, and accommodating. The house is beautiful. The bedroom had A/C but we didn't use it because there was such a wonderful breeze with the windows open. The pier was also great! Unforatently the water was choppy so we were unable to get in, but it was still nice to watch the waves come crashing in while listening to music and sipping a drink. There is no wifi, but that wasn't a problem, we used our internet service from our phone. Overall the home is very relaxing and peaceful. There is no TV (which was great for my husband and I) plus you're in Jamaica the ocean was our view. The outdoor shower was also amazing!! Thank you Bart for allowing us to stay in your lovely home. Communication was great, and I would highly recommend his home for someone looking to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas.

This is the house I wish I owned in Jamaica. I stayed at Poetreef with my mom, sisters, and niece for ten days in July. We really enjoyed the property, and as Jamaicans living overseas, really appreciated how nice and uncommon a home like this really is. The villa is located in a quiet and secluded section of Cousins Cove and sits right on the waterfront--the view and entire grounds of the property is breathtaking. The house sits behind a veritable fortress, which adds some measure of comfort, as does having the caretaker on the property (but a comfortable distance away). We enjoyed buying fish from the local fishermen each morning and in that regard enjoyed the full equipped kitchen, in which we prepared several delicious meals. We got the groceries and produce in Lucea, which is not far by car. The large bathroom is quite nice. As it is tiled, we wore flip flops to avoid slipping. There is no washer dryer, but we had no trouble with hand washing our few things and hanging them to dry on the line. The critical part of the house, the bedrooms, are air conditioned. Thus, we slept well at night. Although the living room and kitchen area did not have AC, we didn't consider it a deal breaker. We did not snorkel from the villa but are told it is amazing, and it sure looks that way. Poetreef offers tremendous value for the money and we are looking forward to our next visit. We think it is ideal for easygoing guests looking for a quiet slice of the real Jamaica. For those who are curious, we found that things went best once we rented a car. With the car, we were able to go to Negril (25 mins), Lucea several times (15 mins), dinner in Montego Bay one evening (which felt far--45 mins), and Bluefields Beach (1.5 hours), among other things.

Bart et Su Hsien ont été des hôtes parfaits. Ils nous ont appelé avant notre voyage pour nous décrire comment accéder à leur maison et nous donner des conseils en terme d'activités, plages, points de ravitaillement, ... La personne qui gère la propriete quand ils ne sont pas la (et qui vit sur place) nous a accueillis et nous a procurer à dinner ce soir là malgré notre arrivée tard dans la soirée. La maison est spacieuse avec des vues majestueuse sur la mer. Elle a accès direct à la mer et c'est parfait pour faire de la plongée. Quel plaisir de s'endormir avec le bruit des vagues! La maison est bien equipée avec plein de vaisselle et de placards. Il y a une belle terrasse pour profiter de la vue. La grande salle de bain est bien pratique pour doucher les jeunes enfants. Nous avons préféré la douche à l'extérieur avec eau chaude! Il y a de très belles plages à 10 minutes. On a adoré se gorger de fruits locaux et de langoustines pêchées le jour même par les pêcheurs du coin. On recommende vivement.

The atmosphere at Poetreef was wonderful. Quiet, great view, good snorkeling, and everything you could possibly need for your trip. Annmarie ( the woman who cleaned and cooked two dinners for us) was friendly, very helpful, and made us some delicious Jamaican food. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Poet Reef was better than I expected! Everything was new: New ceramic floor throughout the entire house. New kitchen cabinets built by a Jamaican craftsman using beautiful Jamaican cedar. New kitchen appliances. New windows with screens. New bathroom with all new fixtures. New paint inside and outside. Nice lighting inside and outside. Two spacious bedrooms each with new air conditioners. Who couldn't like the large varenda just 40 feet from the water. The perfect place for morning coffee and afternoon rum punch. A concrete pathway leads to easy access to some of the best snorkeling ever. If fresh fish is appealing, just wave at the local fishermen and negotiate your best price for fresh fish. I bought the largest red snapper I have ever seen for around $10 to $15 USD. Cousin's Cove is just a 20 minute drive to Negril, a 10 minute drive to Lucea, and about 45 minutes to Montigo Bay. Poet Reef sits on about 3 acres, behind a privacy fence with total privacy. Morris, the helpful caretaker, lives behind the same fence on adjacent property. Need a ride? Need airport pick up? Need information? Need help? Morris is there for you as he has been for the previous owner and guests for nearly 30 years! Even an enclosed outdoor shower with hot water! If you would prefer eating out, Armany's is a local restaurant just three or four miles toward Green Island, serving simple Jamaican food for a very reasonable price. Why not sample the jerk pork or chicken at one of the roadside stands? If you prefer, you can stop at the many roadside vendors and buy delicious tropical fruit. Or you can purchase fruit and vegetables at the market in Lucea. My advice is to rent a car and have the freedom to explore Jamaica as you want, when you want, and if you want. Then return to the safety and serenity of Poet Reef for a meal of fresh fish, delicious fruit, and tasty fresh vegetables, topped off with a cold rum punch as you watch the sun set over the aqua blue Caribbean. We will return to Jamaica in 2016-17, and we WILL STAY AT POET REEF!

We had an amazing time! The house is very close to the town Lucie within a short drive from the Seven Mile beach in Negril. The house is located on a coral beach with private access to the water and swimming. We did not see a single other person on that jetty/beach. The surrounding trees offer perfect shade, so we spent many hours out there. We snorkeled multiple times a day and it was some of the best snorkeling that we have ever done! Beautiful coral reef in your own back yard with schools of colorful fish and even squid! It was absolutely breath taking and my kids loved. The water is clear and clean, perfect temperature. The rest of the property has lots of greenery, grass and trees that are well maintained by the house’s caretaker, Morris. Morris is very resourceful and is available to help and offers his services as a driver as needed. The house is newly renovated, comfortable and light; with very large bathroom and two bedrooms. The kitchen is stocked with pots and dishes, a nice stove and a large fridge. You can get all the food supplies at the local market and store and cook. We opted to have the cook/housekeeper that the owners recommended come and cook for us. Sonya –the housekeeper is so kind and we absolutely loved her. She will clean, do the laundry, grocery shop and cook for you while you are at the beach. She is very reasonable in terms of the pricing. We loved our time at Cousin’s Cove and will be back.

if you can cook and find bliss joy peace and serenity within nature, spring mountain is a perfect spot for you :)

Great location and house itself is beautiful,pictures do not do it justice you can really kick back and enjoy the jamaican sunshine. kitchen is very large with everything you could ever need juicers nutri bullet coffee grinder ect. hot water is a constant with great shower power there is also an outside shower too. lovely hosts very helpful and welcoming. very cheap taxi into town $100 JMD was never over charged not even once and we stayed 4 weeks. and there is 2 stores within 1 minutes walk of the house where u can get odds and ends. thanks again will definitely recommend to friends and family and would stay again. special thanks to the house keeper miss Elaine who is the nicest and most helpful person you could wish to meet

Great experience. Elaine was an excellent host and the food was magnificent. Only downfall was the poor Wi-Fi and no cable TV. Outside of that the view was great the house was clean and safe. Would love to come again and again. Thanks Hans.

House and Host were exceptional. My family, friends and I absolutely fell in love with this home. We are already making plans to spend a week at this home next year. The views were spectacular. The house was beautifully furnished. From the kitchen window one had a spectacular view of the ocean. My cousin went fishing every morning. Sunsets and sunrises were stunning.

This is a great place to stay for those who are not interested in the touristy resort experience. The house is amazing with a 5 star hotel feel. Furnished with tile, marble, an ocean view, and private bathrooms for each bedroom. There is a great kitchen with new appliances and a fully stocked pantry. We stayed here around New Years and had a great time. The Grand Palladium is right up the road where you can get a day pass if you want to have some all inclusive drinks/meals/pool access. Negril is a short ride away and transportation can be arranged through Hans or Sha. It's a charming house, a little off the beaten path offering a more realistic view of Jamaica. We will definitely stay here next time we are in town.

Great house, I would definitely recommend having a rental car if you're staying here.

I enjoyed my time at Han's place. Hans is responsive to emails and we sent a few back forth to update each other. There was a problem with the pipes to the pool and the pool got dirty but Elaine cleaned the entire pool and refilled it. The house was nicely decorated. AC in each room. The area was safe, my family didn't have to worry about safety. Only Netflix on the television, no local channels. There was no water issues. The children enjoyed seeing chickens, roosters and goats in the area. I highly recommend and will book another stay within the year.

Our stay at Jacquelyn & Michael's place far exceeded any expectations that we had! From the beginning of the trip Ms. Jackie was great at communicating with us and discussing our plans throughout our time in Jamaica and giving us tips and recommendations, which were INCREDIBLY helpful. The property is immaculate. The photos of the yard and surrounding areas do not do its beauty justice. They have coconut trees, ackee trees, banana trees, lime trees, the list goes on, and many other plants that Ms. Jackie was kind enough to pick from in order to enhance the already WONDERFUL meals she made for us. I do not have enough adjectives to describe how much her hospitality and kindness enriched our trip. We had some friends staying nearby at the Palladium (which was only about a 10 minute drive, one of the primary factors in selecting to stay at their home), one of them got sick in the middle of our trip, Ms. Jackie was kind enough to aid us in getting to the hospital to see her AND stayed to ensure our well being, AND as she was formerly the head nurse there, she was able to ensure our friend got the best care! Ms. Jackie and Michael , as well as Christine their helper, were all incredibly dedicated to ensuring that we had an awesome trip and we definitely did thanks to them! An amazing property, in a prime location between Montego Bay and Negril, walking distance from a beach, with amazing hosts and AWESOME fresh food, could not have asked for anything better! This was our fifth time staying in an Air BNB and this was the FIRST time the owner of the property was as present as she was and dedicated to ensuring we made the most of our vacation. Thank you guys for taking such good care of us! We will certainly be back!

I cannot say enough about me and my friends stay with Jackie and Mikey! Their home was beautiful, spacious, safe and clean. Their big back garden was full of gorgeous banana, mango and coconut trees, herbs, and flowers. 5 minutes walk from their home was a gorgeous private beach which we would go to the morning, but more amazingly, in the evening as the sun would set! Jackie and Mikey made our stay in Lucea. They were warm and fun and really went out of their way to make us feel at home and relaxed. I would highly recommend this couple and their home and will definitely be returning again- thanks for having us!!

Overall, our stay at Mary's was extremely comfortable. The house looks exactly as pictured. Airport pickup can be arranged for much less than JUTA or even Knutsford Express. We were able to rent a scooter in Negril and get around between the rental and other places around Westmoreland with relative ease. Local taxis also frequently pass the main road and should only cost $150 JMD per person to the beach road in Negril. WiFi access can be arranged for an additional cost although it's very hit or miss. The cable tv is also a bit spotty but it doesn't matter if you plan on spending most of your time soaking up the sun at the beach anyway. The neighborhood is gated and seems secure - it's pretty much on par with a typical middle class stateside neighborhood. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place and wouldn't hesitate to return.

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Neighborhood was clean and safe. Need a driver Archie (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Great driver, honest and reliable. Call prior to arrival for airport pick up.

It was exactly what we were expected. Wonderful absolutely no complaints.

Great confortable place...super clean @@ great manager ....thanks so much ..I ll defenetly go back !

We spent 3 nights at Mary's place in Orange Bay. This is a great little house in a safe neighborhood. It is about a 15 minute drive to the beaches and restaurants of Negril. Mr. Edwards was always just a phone call away and we worked with Grinige who was an excellent driver and always on time (ask Mr. Edwards for number).

Had a great time at the Country Club. It was very quiet and peaceful in this community. We had a few bumps in the beginning but it was worked out. I will stay here again for sure.

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