First Trip Report - First Time in Treasure Beach

[agregory]

Our journey began with seven days in Negril. Here’s the beginning of my report - the Negril portion - if you’d like to read it - http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ys-In-Paradise

March 2-7, 2016

Our favorite driver and friend, Michael Heath, picked us up from Blue Cave Castle to take us to Treasure Beach at 4pm. A little later than originally planned, but no problem mon We made a stop in Black River to pick up more Red Stripe, overproof, mixers and snacks on the way. Two years ago we took a day trip to YS Falls, Black River and Pelican Bar, so we had been to this area before.

After accidentally taking the “scenic route” to Treasure Beach, we arrived at our rental house around 8:30pm. Since it was dark outside and we had never been to this area before, I felt like we were in another world and wondered what it would look like in the light. When we arrived we were immediately surrounded by goats, dogs and cute little children all running around in their yard excited for new guests. The caretaker and her family live in 2 houses in the front of the property and the rental house is perched up on a rock behind them. Sarah, the caretaker, is very friendly and welcoming. She walked us up to the house and we were all in awe, at where we would be staying for the next 5 nights. I’m pretty sure Michael didn’t want to go back home to Sheffield that night

We were very hungry by this time, so we headed to Jack Sprat’s. Of course I had the escoveitch fish and it was delicious! This was our first of three visits to Jack Sprat’s during this trip. Sitting outside along the water is gorgeous there.

Once we returned to our home, it was getting pretty late but we couldn’t go to sleep yet! We were in a new place and the excitement was too much to go to sleep! I mixed a rum punch and gave my husband a Red Stripe and we sat and looked out at the vast moonlit ocean in front of us as we listened to the goats. It felt magical! That’s the best way for me to describe our stay at this house – magical! It’s very open to nature and a bit rustic, but we are OK with that and knew it ahead of time, so no surprise. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves, but I have to say that this is my favorite place I’ve ever stayed on vacation!

After a good night’s sleep, this is what we woke up to –




And here are some pictures of the house –



Shower view -




Backyard -


Next door neighbors -


Stay tuned for more if you're interested...

[Spiff]

Definitely interested in more! We will be going to stay in TB for the second time in December. What's the name of the guesthouse you are staying at? It has amazing views.

[agregory]

Definitely interested in more! We will be going to stay in TB for the second time in December. What's the name of the guesthouse you are staying at? It has amazing views.

Spiff - The house we stayed in is called BARUKAMBA and we rented it through airbnb.com. It's in the Billy's Bay area of TB. Let me know if you have more questions about the place.

[Accompong]

Spiff - The house we stayed in is called BARUKAMBA and we rented it through airbnb.com. It's in the Billy's Bay area of TB. Let me know if you have more questions about the place.

I was living across the road at Irie Rest when Muta and Jackie were building the place. Nice location with a good view! I feel that Billy's Bay (second only to Accompong Town) was the best place I have lived in Jamaica. I will be reading with a lot of interest as you finish this report.

Peace and Guidance

[agregory]

I was living across the road at Irie Rest when Muta and Jackie were building the place. Nice location with a good view! I feel that Billy's Bay (second only to Accompong Town) was the best place I have lived in Jamaica. I will be reading with a lot of interest as you finish this report.

Peace and Guidance

We really enjoyed Billy's Bay! After staying in Negril several times, it's nice to get out away from the "hustle". I'm sure we won't ever give up Negril completely, but we love to explore new places and the Treasure Beach area was a great place to do so. The people are all so friendly, happy and helpful. Plus, the beauty of the area is indescribable! We read an article about the construction of Barukamba. I would imagine that it was interesting to be around as it was built!

Maybe someday we'll venture to Accompong Town. I've read your posts about it and it sounds like we'd enjoy it After falling in love with Billy's Bay, which is your second favorite, I put Accompong Town on our must-see list!

[billndonna]

That looks like a pretty cool set up.We like to party a lot but we may have to slow down a bit and give Treasure Beach a try at least for 3 or 4 days one trip.Looking forward to more of your reports and pictures!

[Accompong]

Love the pictures. Brings back many fond memories. Here is a picture I took at what we called "Irie Beach" which is where I think you took your picture from. It is in front of Hikaro Guest House. I took this picture in 2001.

Another one I took in front of Golden Sands towards the fishing boat area in 1990.

And then close to the same shot in 2001.


Pictures from an old, cheap disposable camera so nothing to compare with yours but the vibe was probably about the same.

More pictures please.

Peace and Guidance

[agregory]

Love the pictures. Brings back many fond memories. Here is a picture I took at what we called "Irie Beach" which is where I think you took your picture from. It is in front of Hikaro Guest House. I took this picture in 2001.

Another one I took in front of Golden Sands towards the fishing boat area in 1990.

And then close to the same shot in 2001.


Pictures from an old, cheap disposable camera so nothing to compare with yours but the vibe was probably about the same.

More pictures please.

Peace and Guidance

Very cool pictures - thanks for sharing! Such a beautiful place. I can feel the vibe by just looking at them

[Accompong]

Love this picture. I circled where I lived in 2001 behind the South Pole Bar. Thanks for this picture.

It brings back a flood of memories. Especially the day after staying 6 months that I went Home.
http://www.negril.com/discus/message...tml?1283862425

Peace and Guidance

[agregory]

Love this picture. I circled where I lived in 2001 behind the South Pole Bar. Thanks for this picture.

It brings back a flood of memories. Especially the day after staying 6 months that I went Home.
http://www.negril.com/discus/message...tml?1283862425

Peace and Guidance

I'm happy to bring back wonderful memories for you Accompong. Thanks for sharing your old trip reports. I am enjoying them

We went to the market on the corner near Irie Rest a few times for Red Strip, Ting and juice. And we went past Irie Rest to get to the beach. I remember reading about it back when we were looking for a place to stay. It looks like a peaceful place.