thanks for the response, i have been to Negril twice first at "Nirvana Negril" and secondly at "Jah Freedom guest house" which is up the hill from canoe bar. i am very familiar with Negril and know my way around quite well. my budget is on the cheap side, and i feel like i can get bye on less, hot water,shower, security, electricity, small kitchen would be nice. as far as location i feel like i would like to stay in the west end but am open to other locations. i met a lady from NY who was staying long term at some cottages on norman manley that had a restaurant/motor cycles rental out front,i cant remember the name of the place i remember it was close to XXX and one of the live music venues it was kinda rustic but i think was cheap, i also met an english man who stayed on the west end at a one floor apt close to xtabi and little convenience store that was rustic as well and affordable... just wanted to see what other options there was, i am currently planing a trip to JA at the end of the month and plan on staying at JAH FREEDOM but i wanted to check out some other spots first hand while im there