accommodations
GUEST HOUSES
A GENERAL NOTE
Accommodations on the south coast of Jamaica are simpler than those in the tourist belt along the north coast. There are no large hotels on the south coast. Most accommodations here are "mom and pop". Two words to keep in mind: "natural" and "basic".
We took the time to visit every property on this list.
However, inclusion on this list does not amount to either a recommendation or an endorsement for any property by the Calabash International Literary Festival Trust or Jake's.
Listing based on proximity to Jake's.
OCEAN VIEW
Location
Calabash Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Small simple cottage on the beach
Rooms
3 bedroom cottage
Comforts
Beach, electric fans, kitchenette, WIFI, Cable TV
Distance
3 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$60 - $75 per night
Contact
876-965-0126 (phone)
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
WAKIKI
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Small simple cottages on the beach
Rooms
3 bedroom cottage, 1 bedroom cottage and a 1 bedroom cottage
Comforts
Beach, electric fans, no a/c
Distance
3 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$50 - $70 per night
Contact
876-345-9669 (phone)
KUDEHYA
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Small basic guest house
Rooms
3 Bedrooms/ 3 bathrooms
Comforts
Electric fans, coffee maker and refrigerators
Distance
4 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$50-60.00 per night
Contact
876- 870-7162
TREASURE BAY
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Small basic guest house
Rooms
Four Bedrooms
Comforts
electric fans, kitchenette
Distance
4 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$50-60.00 per night
Contact
876-837-0430
GOLDEN SANDS
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Small basic guest house
Rooms
23 rooms
Comforts
a/c and electric fans
Distance
2 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$50-120.00 per night
Contact
876-965-0167 (phone) 876-433-3121 (Cell)
Goldensandsguesthouse@yahoo.com
BEBE’S PLACE
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Studio apartments walking distance from the beach
Rooms
Three one bedroom house
Comforts
Electric fans, mini- fridge and coffee makers
Distance
3 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$55- U$75/ room/ per night
Contact
876-965-0126
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
CRYSTALEI MANOR
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Studio apartments walking distance from the beach
Rooms
9 rooms / 5 bathrooms (4 Shared)
Comforts
Kitchenette, electric fans, kitchen access
Distance
3 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$50 per night
Contact
876-965-3142 (phone)
ROCK VILLA
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Studio apartments walking distance from the beach
Rooms
7 rooms / 7 bathrooms
Comforts
Electric fans, pool, AC rooms, Internet access
Distance
3 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$80 - $120 per night
Contact
876-965-3143-4
Rockvillaweddingplanners@yahoo.com
ARICONA
Location
Calabash Bay/Old Whalf -Treasure Beach
Description
Two Self-contained 1 & 2bedroom apartments on the beach
Room
1 Bedroom/ 1 bathroom and 2Bedroom/ 3 bathrooms
Comforts
A/C, WiFi, Full kitchen, Laundry, cable TV, private garden
Distance
4 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$65- $115/night
Contact
(876) 469-4828
ROCKSTEADY COTTAGE
Location
Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach
Description
Cottage just step from the beach
Rooms
3 bedrooms/ 1 bathroom
Comforts
Full kitchen, fans, large garden
Distance
1 min to Jakes
Cost
US$45/night/per room
Contact
876-469-4828
SHAKESPEARE COTTAGE
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms walking distance to the beach
Rooms
12 rooms in 3 houses
Comforts
Electric fans, TV/DVD in living room, kitchen access
Distance
5 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$20 - $100 per night
Contact
876-965-0120, 876-420-4961, 305-335-1910 (phone)
Reservations@shakespearecottage.net
FAIRHILL VILLAS
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
2 separate spacious apartments in one house
Rooms
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms / 2 separate apartments
Comforts
Electric fans, wireless Internet, kitchen access
Distance
5 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$40- US$80 per person per night minimum
Contact
876-965-0126
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
SERENITY LODGE
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Very nice guest house
Rooms
2 story, 3 bedrooms / 2 baths on first floor, 4 bedrooms / 3 baths on second floor
Comforts
Electric fans, AC in living room, kitchen access, large verandahs
Distance
5 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$55 - $65 US per night
Contact
876-965-0126
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
KARIBU COTTAGE
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Two cottages. 1 complete cottage and 1 with 2 apartments
Rooms
1 cottage sleeps 6 / each apartment has two bedrooms.
Comforts
Electric fans, kitchen, verandahs with views of the sea
Distance
8 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$30- $125 per night
Contact
617-354-1719 (US phone)
2 SEASONS GUEST HOUSE
Location
Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth
Description
Newly constructed guest house
Rooms
10 rooms / 10 bathrooms
Comforts
Electric fans, mini-fridge in rooms, TV, 3 rooms have kitchenette
Distance
8 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$60- $100 per night per room
Contact
876-571-0818
MAY DAY GUEST HOUSE
Location
Calabash Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
2 separate houses renting individual rooms
Rooms
5 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Comforts
Access to kitchen, living area with TV, electric fans
Distance
3 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$35 per night per room
Contact
876-897-3076
ASHANTI VILLAGE
Location
Billys Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms with lovely gardens
Rooms
1 one-bedroom cottage / 1 two-bedroom cottage / 2 basic rooms
Comforts
Cottages have kitchenettes, coffee maker and mini-fridge in rooms, electric fans
Distance
8 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$50 - $100 per night per room
Contact
876-433-1593 / 876-387-4887 (phone)
VILLA ELEGANCE
Billys Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms
Rooms
9 bedrooms / 9 bathrooms
Comforts
Electric fans, AC in some rooms, bar
Distance
8 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$65-80 per night per room
Contact
876-299-4484, 876-867-6460 (phone)
NUESTRA CASA
Location
Billy's Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
A large house with large verandah
Rooms
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Comforts
Electric fans, TV/DVD, bar
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$40- 55 per room per night
Contact
876-965-0152 (phone)
MER’S PERCH
Location
Billy’s Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Newly constructed house
Rooms
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
Comforts
1 room AC, electric fans, access to kitchen, great views
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$55 - $65 per night per room
Contact
876-965-0126 (phone)
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
IRIE REST
Location
Billy’s Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Main house and cottage
Rooms
9 rooms / 8 ½ bathrooms
Comforts
Restaurant, bar, electric fans and AC, wireless Internet
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$40 per night per room
Contact
876-965-0034 (phone)
PON DE ROCK
Location
Fort Charles, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic one-room cottage
Rooms
1 room / 1 bathroom
Comforts
Fully equipped kitchen, electric fan, safe in house, gazebo
Distance
20 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$30.00 per night
Contact
011-4974737651 or (phone) 011-491712873364
BUTTON BAY
Location
Fort Charles, St Elizabeth
Description
Seaside house and separate cottage
Rooms
12 bedrooms / 12 bathrooms
Comforts
Access to the sea, staff, pool, electric fans, wireless Internet, a/c, satellite TV, DVD, mini-fridge and safe in each room
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$110 per room per night double occupancy
Contact
876-815-9029
ITAL REST
Location
Great Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Rustic wooden cabins
Rooms
2 cabins / 4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Comforts
Shared kitchen, igloo w/ice provided
No electricity.
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$55.00 per night
Contact
876-421-8909 (phone) Jean
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
WILD PINE COTTAGE
Location
Great Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
Rustic wooden cabin
Rooms
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Comforts
Shared kitchen, electric fans, two verandahs per room
Distance
10 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$65.00 per night
Contact
876-965-0126 (phone)
treasuretoursjamaica@gmail.com
MISS JUDY’S PLACE
Location
Great Bay, St Elizabeth
Description
8 room guest house. Newly renovated.
Rooms
8 bedrooms / 8 bathrooms.
Comforts
Fans, some rooms have TV, kitchen access
Distance
10 mins to Jakes
Cost
US$40 - 55 per room per night
Contact
#876-965-0181
LOVERS LEAP GUEST HOUSE
Location
Lovers Leap, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms near a landmark spectacular view
Rooms
20 rooms
Comforts
Restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, A/C, Wi-Fi, hot/cold water, in some rooms, swimming pool.
Distance
20 mins to Jake's
Cost
J$2500 – 4000 night
Contact
876-965-6004 (phone) 876-469-9974 (cell)
SEAVIEW VILLA RESORT
Location
Southfield, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms in the hills above Treasure Beach
Rooms
12 (standard: moderate: honeymoon suite)
Comforts
Restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, satellite TV, Internet access
Distance
20 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$30 - $35 per night
Contact
876-965-6068 (phone) 876-874-5290 (cell)
JUNCTION GUEST HOUSE
Location
Junction, St Elizabeth
Description
Guest house in a small town in the hills
Rooms
48 (standard w/ A/C: standard w/o A/C)
Comforts
Bar, restaurant, electric fans, cable TV, A/C in some rooms, Internet access, Pool, WIFI
Distance
30 mins to Jake's
Cost
J$2500 - $12000 per night
Contact
876-965-8668 (phone)
876-965-8669 (fax)
PORT OF CALL
Location
Black River, St Elizabeth
Description
Very basic rooms on the sea
Rooms
19 rooms (17 with a/c)
Comforts
A/C in some rooms, electric fans, cable TV, pool, telephone, restaurant, bar
Distance
30 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$32 -35 per night
Contact
876-965-2410 (phone)
876-965-2360 (fax)
SOUTH SHORE GUEST HOUSE
Location
Black River, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms on the sea
Rooms
7 rooms / 7 bathrooms
Comforts
3 rooms electric fans, 4 rooms have A/C, restaurant, bar
Distance
30 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$50 - $60 per night
Contact
876-965-2172 (phone)
southshore@yahoo.com
SPRING GARDEN HOTEL & SPA (BRIDGEHOUSE INN)
Location
Black River, St Elizabeth
Description
Basic rooms on the sea.
Rooms
20 rooms / 20 bathrooms
Comforts
All rooms a/c, cable TV, restaurant, bar
Distance
30 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$50 - $65 per night
Contact
876-965-2361 (phone)
876-965-2081 (fax)
HORIZON COTTAGES
Location
Belmont, Westmoreland
Description
Funky seaside cottages owner operated
Rooms
3 rooms / 3 bathrooms
Comforts
electric fans, verandahs
Distance
45 mins to Jake's
Cost
US$110 per cottage per night
Contact
603-436-4721 (phone)
QUASHES
Location
Belmont, Westmoreland
Description
Guest House in small fishing village
Rooms
8 rooms
Comforts
electric fans, a/c, cable TV, restaurant, bar
Distance
45 mins to Jake's
Cost
Contact agent for rates
Contact
876-955-8954 (phone)
OASIS SPA
Location
Belmont, Westmoreland
Description
Recently opened seaside spa with room for rent
Rooms
1 room
Comforts
electric fans, a/c.
Distance
45 mins to Jake's
Cost
Contact agent for rates
Contact
876-955-8075 (phone)