Has anyone stayed at Villa Sur Mer?

We booked 2 nights at Villa Sur Mer for our 10 year wedding anniversary and we're completely thrilled! This is certainly going to be the nicest place we have EVER stayed at. The private villas and the grounds look amazing!

The anticipation is killing me. I've already read every single review on trip advisor and looked at every picture posted there about 100 times over. I can't help it, I'm just incredibly excited. This is really a big deal for us.:o

Unfortunately since it's a relatively new resort, there aren't that many reviews or pictures available.

Has anyone stayed at Villa Sur Mer? I know somebody here must have! What was the experience like for you? What cottage did you stay in? Do you have any pictures you could share?

Thanks for any feedback you can offer!:)

-Daisy

you don't mind if we have another two-day boardie party there with ya???

Hahaha gerryg!

It's actually not a new property. It has been around for sometime, at least since 2006 because that was when I first found it and tried to book it for my 30th birthday. But back then the "Big House" that is now what it is referred to, I think, was the entire property. It was just on the cliffs and it was one big villa that was I think either 4 or 6 individual rooms, you could rent a room or the whole villa.
But I think last year (? or maybe year before...I could be wrong on this) is when they renovated and they built the newer villas across the street and then also rennovated the big house into one continuous open large villa. And then of course the underground tunnel....which to me just sounds so unbelievably cool.....I wish I still had the pictures I had of it back in 2006 when we were thinking of booking it....just so you could see the difference.
However, still to this day I have never stepped foot on the property so I am REALLY looking forward to your upcoming stay so we can get one of those world famous Clarity/Hubbyman Trip Report reviews of this place.

P.S. What I CAN tell you is that the owner is super nice and very helpful so that is always a plus in my book ;)

But man oh man do the photos look amazing.....I sure can't wait to hear all about it! I feel as if I am as excited as you are! Hahaha
(Take LOTS of photos)

We have not stayed there but did do a tour of the property.....very lush, very private....in fact only two couples were staying there when we visited last May.....you should have a grand time there.

lol Gerry - We're not renting the Main Villa House! If that were the case, I would be throwing a 2 day party for sure! That house looks amazing! Six bedrooms and a view of the sea. Can you imagine?:D
We'll be staying in one of the little one bedroom villa cottages across the street

Thanks Scott & Janet! - yeah, It looks really private and I like the vibrant foliage all around the grounds! It looks kind of hidden. that's what attracted us to it. We really wanted to get away from it all for a while and just be alone together for our anniversary.

Thanks Marley! I can't wait!!
and Yes, We'll be taking tons of pictures! There is wireless internet there, so I'll definitely post an update from Negril.
I'm beginning to feel like we are pioneers on uncharted grounds! lol
I guess I'll go back to gazing at the aerial view of Villa Sur Mer on google maps...;)

Clarity, what an awesome place you picked. I stayed there years ago, so my pics are kind of old. It was so great, right next to LTU! I cant wait to hear about your stay there, enjoy!

I have stayed there BUT, it was years ago....when there was nothing across the street except a few small buildings that housed some of the workers and laundry facilities etc. The only rental was ocean front and had 4 villas. We lucked into it big time. I think Xavier Chinn owned it at that time...a gentleman from Kingston was what I was told. Anyhow, we were snorkeling one day and viewed it. One of the workers was standing there and we asked if we could come up and see it. She says "no problem". It was beautiful even back then....and the great thing was, it was only 800US per week for the 2 bedroom villa with a housekeeper, cook, etc. Obviously, we signed up that day for the next year. Turned out, we were the only couple there for most of our week stay. It was truly heavenly!!

When we were in Negril in late December, we toured the area across the street. It was really nice. The room we toured was really beautiful. It was really quiet...almost too quiet. But, with that said, I am not being critical. I am just use to everyone talking, laughing, some music playing, etc. It could have been just a quiet time of the afternoon.

I would be excited if I had the chance to stay there a day or so. The staff that we met there were really great! I can't wait to hear all about it in your awesome reports! There is a really cool underground entrance to go snorkeling and it is truly a great area to do so. Plus, having LTU nearby is always a plus. Enjoy to the max!!

It's awesome, the whole property.

You are going to love it.

Well, I never stayed there, but spent an afternoon there, by the pool and it was so cool! Did Patron shots at the bar! I was not paying! It might be the coolest place I ever have been, and thgere is a cave that goes under the road to the sea access.

Thanks Monk, PGW and Lawngirl - Now I'm even MORE excited! I can't believe it's right around the corner now! This trip is really happening! It Feels so surreal!

I've never been to LTU pub, it's on my list of places to check out so I'm looking forward to it. Is there a dish that you would recommend the most to try?

Yetta - thanks for the info on Villa Sur Mer. We definitely will enjoy every single minute there to the max!

So the cave is on the side of the street that the private villa cottages are located and it leads underground to a sea access? Am I understanding that right? I keep trying to visualize this and I can't!:D

Does anyone know how long Villa Sur Mer has been around? The earliest review I could find on Trip Advisor was 2006, So I figured it was built six years ago. Did it have another name before that date?

Does anyone have any pictures?:)

Daisy, my favorite meal at LTU is chicken lola and pumpkin soup. YUM!

LTU - entree comes with the most yummy pumpkin soup! We always order Chicken Lola (tenderized chicken breast stuffed w/calaloo then breaded w/panko and baked) and for Markus - tell him to try the schnitzel - yep I said schnitzel - we tried it and it was really good. Very nice service and lovely tables at the edge of the patio overlooking a cove of breathtaking West End sea shore! After Ivan's its my fav romantical spot for dinner......

LOL MaryAnn we posted @ the same time.

Thanks Sweetness & Maryann!

The first thing I'll order at LTU Pub is the Chicken Lola and the pumpkin soup! Can't wait!:)

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LOL MaryAnn we posted @ the same time.

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Great minds think alike. (:

little known secret about LTU- they will also make a Holstein Schnitzel if you ask sweetly...

there is a pathway that is under the main road which lets out to the sea, there is an area where you can hang- just mind the bats, but they are harmless and cool to watch at dusk or dawn.

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there is a pathway that is under the main road which lets out to the sea, there is an area where you can hang- just mind the bats, but they are harmless and cool to watch at dusk or dawn.

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LTU - entree comes with the most yummy pumpkin soup! We always order Chicken Lola (tenderized chicken breast stuffed w/calaloo then breaded w/panko and baked) and for Markus - tell him to try the schnitzel - yep I said schnitzel - we tried it and it was really good. Very nice service and lovely tables at the edge of the patio overlooking a cove of breathtaking West End sea shore! After Ivan's its my fav romantical spot for dinner......

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Oh SNAP! Pumpkin soup is one of my most favorite things in JA! LTU is on the list!!

oh no Monk, did you have to mention bats to the bat-trauma victim? Clarity you might have to do some bat immersion to get the "bats are bad" association removed from your psyche. Pumpkin soup is awesome at LTU--my favorite! I have also gone there just for a cocktail and shared french fries with a friend--kicking back and enjoying the view.


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Yep! Pumpkin soup and Chicken Lola is what I order every time from LTU, it's delicious!!!! Yum!

And yeah the tunnel leads from the side of the road where you will be staying to the cliff side water access....it goes underneath the road....how cool is that?!?!

Hey Clarity-ltu one of my neighborhood hang-outs..You will most likely meet/run into the local artist Karl Ricketts..I think one of his little painting would makea great anniversary gift for you two..Just ask at the bar that you'd like to meet up..he usually stops/hangs there..

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Hey Clarity-ltu one of my neighborhood hang-outs..You will most likely meet/run into the local artist Karl Ricketts..I think one of his little painting would makea great anniversary gift for you two..Just ask at the bar that you'd like to meet up..he usually stops/hangs there..

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Good idea!

I've stayed there a few times and on both sides of the street. Villa sur mer is awesome.
The staff is great and will accommodate you in everyway possible! There is a grocery store walking distance and you can hire a chef come and cook for you. You are right next
to LTU which is a great bar to drink at. I will post some pics for you. My wife has alot!!

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oh no Monk, did you have to mention bats to the bat-trauma victim? Clarity you might have to do some bat immersion to get the "bats are bad" association removed from your psyche. Pumpkin soup is awesome at LTU--my favorite! I have also gone there just for a cocktail and shared french fries with a friend--kicking back and enjoying the view.


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yikes I had no idea...seriously though they are harmless and fun to watch and devour mosquitoes by the gazillions...very helpful creatures.

clarity this reminds me of the start of Batman...

monk you have to check out her recent trip report--it includes and awesome hilarious and a little bit paranoid bat adventure at Catcha :)

Clarity, I found my pics, they are from 2003, I can email you some if you want, they are not on my computer, Id have to scan them. The view is spectacular, you're going to love it!!

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monk you have to check out her recent trip report--it includes and awesome hilarious and a little bit paranoid bat adventure at Catcha :)

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would it make her feel better to know that the human arm and a bat's wing are basically the same structure, evolutionarily speaking...lol?

Thanks everyone!

Suzengrace - I'll keep my eye out for Karl Ricketts at LTU pub, we would love to own one of his paintings some day. I hear so much about him! Thanks for the heads up!

Koolbreeze and Littlebird - I would love to see any pictures you're able to share of VIlla Sur Mer! That would be awesome! Thank you for the info! Can't wait!

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would it make her feel better to know that the human arm and a bat's wing are basically the same structure, evolutionarily speaking...lol?

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lol Monk - no that doesn't make me feel better!!

Yes Clarity-you have to check out his work-it really is not that expensive and am sure he'd give you a good deal if you tell him its your 10 yr anniversary..He usually hangs out there-like i said, let the bartenders know you want to link-up..The rest will follow..
My own little ricketts painting I bought is so cherished-its not very big- 8 by 8inch-i got it professionally framed..Its something I enjoy looking at everyday (its a scence from the beach near cosmos restarant)

[QUOTE=Clarity;46948]Thanks everyone!

Suzengrace - I'll keep my eye out for Karl Ricketts at LTU pub, we would love to own one of his paintings some day. I hear so much about him! Thanks for the heads up!

Koolbreeze and Littlebird - I would love to see any pictures you're able to share of VIlla Sur Mer! That would be awesome! Thank you for the info! Can't wait!

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