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Hey y'all, long time no post :)
We are planning a trip back, but this time we're bringing our kid again. She'll finally be old enough to stay at Catcha, so we are splitting a stay. Has anyone ever stayed at Catcha with three in a room? What rooms are best for two adults and a teen? She will be 15 at the time. It will be in the winter, so I'm not worried about no a/c during the day. Thanks!
Moon and Star cottages are both two bedrooms, there are some 2 bedrooms in the newer building as well.
We have stayed in Libra, both Gemini's, Pisces, and the Gatehouse and they wouldn't have room for a 3rd person to sleep.
Can't speak for the newer rooms though.
Enjoy!
Yeah, I was thinking it would need to be Moon or Star, or one of the suites in the newer building. Thanks for the advice!
she will be bored to tears . . .
No she won't. She is an only child, she is used to being by herself! She is fine with solitude.
ok . . .
Catcha is not a place for a kid. She might be able to enjoy herself as she is used to the solitude, however the other adult guest might feel different. I'm sure she is a sweet kid, all of our kids are..... I have stayed there 8 times, and only once have I seen a teenager. The dude was bored out of his mind.....
Well, since they allow guests 15 and older, I don't think the hotel minds too much. If her being there ruins someone's good time, I have a feeling that that person/those people wouldn't be happy regardless.
Not trying to sound smart-mouthed. However, she's not going to be loud or obnoxious or in any way interfere with anyone else's good time. She wouldn't be hanging out at the bar or staying up all night. She's been to Catcha before and just wants to experience a stay there.
I think she'll love it. She'll love jumping the cliffs. Bring some cards or games you can play in the evenings on those great porches if you stay in the star or the moon. Also a book to read while relaxing during the day.
better option is a nice place on the beach where she will have more options of activities . . .
the cliff resort is beautiful, hands down. but, small and inclusive, great for an adult not so much for a teen.
nowhere to go . . .
Agreed. The other guests should also be considered. IMO, not many of the cliff properties are suited for kids of any age. I always feel uncomfortable "doing our thing" when there is a family with children on whatever property we're staying with, and we're very easy going people.Quote:
Originally Posted by JitterBug
LOL. No need to take offense when someone offers up a viewpoint different from yours. You are the one who put the question out there. Do me a favor and post your dates, I want to make sure I book outside of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfw73
She has stayed on the beach before and has been to this property before. Like I said, if the hotel allows it, then it's cool with me.
Not sure how anyone could be bored at Catcha. My boys would have loved it. They would have spent alot of time jumping into the sea from the different areas.
I am not offended; I was trying not to be offensive. I will not be changing vacation plans because of people not agreeing with said plans, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by booger
No idea on dates.
Then why did you ask? I'm not being rude, but really, why ask?
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Originally Posted by booger
She loves snorkeling. Last time she had a blast snorkeling at the cliffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaherring
I asked which rooms, not whether to take her or not. Nowhere did I ask should I bring my teenager.Quote:
Originally Posted by TAH
Oh, I guess I missed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfw73
Hey Booger. Don't you have experience with Catcha and 3 in a room? Though I saw a picture of you sleeping on an out door bed or something. Now that would be too cool!! Respect...
I do, 3 ADULTS. It was the little lady sleeping on the bed outside, and she loved it. So did the security guard. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by dash
That's right. It is your vacation, you paid for it, so who gives a $hit what anyone else thinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfw73
I would think the first question is, are you and hubby going to want some privacy for your own selves/your own bedroom? :o
Good point! Sounds like a two bedroom suite is the way to go then 😊😊Quote:
Originally Posted by Lola
I really don't understand why people would be upset by the presence of a 15 year old. I can understand being annoyed by two or more from that age group, but why would one bother anyone?
Two bedroom is def the way to go!!!!
"Doesn't give a crap about anyone else" Fits the stereotype
I knew even before I checked that it wasn't a Canadian.
tfw merely asked a question regarding rooms at Catcha.
Why all the word twisting & snarky replies?
.....he just passed out on my porch bed that night by accident lol. I think that was my fav trip. The porch was comfy and quite accommodating if you dont require much besides a bed. I sure enjoyed it.....though i'm not sure how the security guard benefited (booger? what exactly did you mean by that lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by dash
Anyways....I dont know what the question is in this thread......
Someone offered up room suggestions and the op said they already figured that. So, i'm not sure if I can offer any more? I do agree that there are places in Negril that would be better suited to teens, but clearly we've established that it's not up for debate. lol
One piece of advice....or whatever you would call it.....If you and your husband are planning on any romantic time together, you can go ahead and forget about Moon or Star cause there's not much privacy being that there is no sound barrier. i mean NONE. I can't speak on any of the suites in the big house.
We stayed in Star cottage and it would be absolutely perfect. As a teenager I would have been thrilled there - lots of time to read and not too many people bugging me (actually, that applies to now as well!)
I am well traveled and have heard this numerous times. A lot of the worlds perception is that "ugly Americans" have a sense of entitlement. Ignoring the feedback from myself as well as several others seems to reenforce this belief. This is the greatest difference I have observed between the US and our brothers and sisters up North.Quote:
Originally Posted by treefrog
Jon C,
Catcha is an adult environment. My daughter is 19 and I would still not bring her there and when she comes we stay elsewhere. And this is coming from one of the more liberal people on this board, well at least the ones I know.
Tizzy,
You know that dude spent extra time around the porch when making his rounds. Hell, he even slept right in front of the room most nights. Don't make me post some pics. :)
Star cottage only has 8 ft walls with an open ceiling, unless something has changed recently. The walls do not extend all the way up and therefore any noise you make in one room will be heard in the other. I do notice they have AC listed for Star now, so this might have changed. So TFW, if your heart is set on staying at Catcha you would be better served in the new building.Quote:
Originally Posted by NikkiB
How thoughtfulQuote:
Originally Posted by booger
I don't know. Not stressing me, however. Thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WestEndGirl
Thanks to everyone who gave me room advice!
We are going to stay on the cliffs for the first time in a few weeks. Why are there comments that it is not a good place for teenagers or kids to stay?
Because of the laid back nature I am guessing. Maybe they think kids can't chill like adults can chill?
I think it's a matter of adults who travel without their kids not wanting their vacation time interrupted by the typical shenanigans of children, and thinking that if you do travel with kids, their needs for entertainment and supervision will not be met by a small boutique hotel like Catcha.
I know that when I was 15, my parents would have been making a bad decision bringing me to Catcha. I would have been bored to death and probably been a nuisance.
HarryS, I think you can agree that assuming that all teenagers are alike is as wrong as assuming all adults are alike. That kind of laid-back, quiet environment is exactly what mine prefers. IDK how other folks raise kids, but I didn't raise mine to have to be entertained 24/7. The assumption that my young adult, or I guess any young adult, would somehow cause a ruckus and in someway ruin someone else's vacation or good time is patently untrue. Of course, I can only speak for mine. However, from experience, most people wouldn't even realize she was around.
My guess is the objections have something to do with sub enjoyment around kids. We didn't take ours (except when they were babies) until we knew they were sub consumers themselves and were over 18.