This place looks.........interesting.
We walked by it every morning on our last stay and it seemed like they were really trying to clean it up around the outside.
I would appreciate any thoughts or experiences you've had.
Thanks!
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This place looks.........interesting.
We walked by it every morning on our last stay and it seemed like they were really trying to clean it up around the outside.
I would appreciate any thoughts or experiences you've had.
Thanks!
Looked at it years ago. Before I would even consider staying there I would check it out while in Negril. Actually look at the rooms and the property, check the plumbing to make sure it works, feel the mattresses to see if comfortable, make sure the screens and things don't have holes (you are right next to the morass), and in general know what I was getting into. On top of that I would not pay a deposit or any kind of advance. Don't know about improvements but when we stopped in we were halted by a barking, growling dog until owner came out who looked mostly wasted. Rooms/buildings all looked and worked like they were built by a home handyman with scavenged parts. All was in major disrepair.
Did a tour a couple year back when it was for sale. Needed lots of work! A strange collection of rooms.
staying there in March.. hope someone can say something good about it.
It is in Negril :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sonja
Never heard of anyone staying there?:cool:
I'll be staying in the penthouse there in a couple weeks. Never stayed there before, but the airbnb reviews aren't bad - 4/5 stars. As long as it's clean and safe we'll be happy :) Hopefully someone's who's recently stayed there recently will respond here...
agregory, i'm with you. almost booked pent house, but decided on Mountain View apt.. please let us know what you think of the place.
and Prism.. that is definitely a good way to look at it..
I will be watching for any updates after your stay.
Sonja, Have stayed in Negril every year for over 15 years and have only stayed in one place twice. Jah'bs cabins, Beach Club Condos, Seasplash, Treehouse, Country Country, Firefly, the list goes on all places from very inexpensive on up depending on what we can afford any given year. Each one has its own charm and we have been lucky all have been clean and safe. I loved them all because as long as I am in Jamaica when it is winter in Wisconsin I am happy. To me the people who work there are the ones that make my trip good or bad
I'll let you know how it is. I'm not too worried. Like Prism says, we'll be in Negril so everything will be irie mon :cool:
Prism, i have stayed in many of the places you mention for the last 26 yrs. how bad can it be? a great location, full kitchen with dining area and living room, balconies to view the sunrise over the hills, a metal roof to soothe you during tropical rains.. i am definitely looking forward to staying there.
Thanks for the info everyone!
I would love to hear a quick report from any who try it out in the near future.
Stayed there many times over the last 25 years. Always had a great time and John, the owner, can and will talk your ears off with stories of his rock band era and costume designing for famous stars. We don't think you can go wrong!
just got back from 10 days at Chippewa, mountain view apt.. we loved it! it was just as advertised on airbnb. sunrise and moon rise on the back deck was wonderful. we didn't get to meet John, but Nedeen was there 24/7 for anything we needed. we looked at the larger units also because we decided it would be a good place to have a family reunion. all of them looked great.
I'm there right now with my parents and sister, we are renting the 3 bedroom house through airbnb. I like the property, even though yes...it certainly could benefit from some updates, particularly the exteriors. Our unit, though rustic, is clean, comfortable, spacious, has great a/c and strong wifi. Beds made and garbage changed daily and fresh bath towels every other day. Walls are thin so you will hear your neighbours, not a big issue for us. There is a small clean pool out back. We've been eating and hanging out at Charela Inn and using their beach access, going to try and visit a couple other beach hotels while we are here too. We are absolutely in love with the dog here (Princess), who greets us with a thumping tail and flops to the ground in front of us to get belly rubs. She's so nice to have around when you are missing your own pets. Nadine who looks after the place is lovely and helpful. Also right beside Best in the West, which has come in handy.
Friends stayed here last year and really liked it, especially considering the price. I walked across the street to see their place and felt like I was stepping into a different world. The Morass views are stunning and not one that many get to see, I would imagine. Just booked a trip for February with same two friends and we chose Chippewa. Great place to stay if on a budget. Looking forward to a clean and unique apartment with those stunning views. Sunrises over the morass and sunsets on the beach across the street, can't wait!!!
this place is one of a kind ...................and the owner is too
anyway ...
this is a good spot for ......a good deal:cool:
Nice to see this one resurrected just before we head back down. :D
I think we will definitely be needing a tour now.
Thanks everyone!