Has anyone stayed at Nirvana On The Beach?

[Clarity]

My family just purchased the plane tickets for their August trip!

This trip started out as an anniversary trip with only my Father and my Mother...

But then my 17 year old sister wanted to go...
And then my 26 year old sister wanted to go...
Then of course her boyfriend wanted to go too...

So Now it's official - My entire family is going to Jamaica!! - Without me!
(I can't get the time off from work. I'm not giving up all hope though.)

In the meantime, I've been helping my family plan for this trip. I'm super excited for them! My sisters have never been to Jamaica, so this will be a FIRST for them. The last time my Father and Mother traveled to Jamaica was back in 1974.

They are going for six days, The first 4 days at Catcha, and the last two days on the beach.

At first they were looking at the 3 bedroom villa at “Crystal Waters” (It's beautiful there! I fell in love with the place after visiting Indybob there in April)

But “Nirvana on the beach” has a wonderful 3 bedroom cottage on the beach as well and They are running a great summer special.

After corresponding with Lonnie, They decided to book “Nirvana on the beach”.

Has anyone stayed at "Nirvana on the beach"? How did you like it? Does anyone have any experience with Cottage 2#? how is the beach there? How were the rooms and the location of the resort – in regards to restaurants and nightlife? How is the security there? Do you have any pictures you could share?

Thank you guys for your help, I really appreciate it!

[Farmer Deb]

My lst stay 15 years ago was Nirvana and I truly loved it. Would go back there in a minute with my family and friends. I have not been there for about 12 years now, but it was very beautiful then and imagine it still would be. The Goldfrabs Lorney and Stan were great Hosts and actually lived on the property in the winters. They are from NY. So unless something has changed I would highly recommend Nirvana. Infact I have lot of folks coming down for my Wedding in January so now I better find out what availability they have for January and get these people booking their cottages!!! Bless Debbie D.

[Packrat]

Hi Clarity, My wife and I have stayed at Nirvana and it is a wonderful property, great gardens, great beach and centrally located so you can walk either direction for restaurants and music. Security is not an issue.

[Clarity]

Thanks Farmer Deb and Packrat for your feedback on Nirvana! I appreciate it!
I think this is going to be the perfect place on the beach for my family.
I know my sisters & Mother will love the vibe on the beach, I'm a little worried about my father. Glad to hear security is not an issue.
Do you remember what cottage you stayed at?

[saeyedoc]

We've been there twice, last time 1/11, going back this Christmas. We've only stayed in the Owner's Villa, which is awesome. Not sure which cottage #2 is, but none of the cottages are directly on the beach, but only a few steps away.
The people that work there are great, the property is well taken care of and there is a huge beach for the small number of guests. Highly recommended.

[booger]

I toured it before and want to stay there for sure. Problem is, they haven't had availability when I have tried, which is a good sign. They might be HOT HOT Hot in the cottage as they have no AC.

[Fun in the sun]

Clarity
I sent you a music link ...look for the post!

[Packrat]

We stayed in an upstairs loft type apt not in a cabin. I wouldn't worry about it being hot without a/c the cabins are set back in under some nice trees and in the garden so they don't get direct sun all day long and it is cool in the gardens at night.

[Lady Jane]

WE stay at Nirvana, I am very familiar with the it. I asked the manager for a tout while I was there in March, of all the units ( cottages/villas) I hadn't seen. I wanted to see in case someone just like you, asked this very question, as I am on a few Negril message boards.
Cottage #2 is on the road side of the "resort". It has 2 bathrooms, and is very spacious, with a large dining table. Good for more than 4 people. Tucked in the corner, its fairly private. All the cottages have screened in living areas, with lots of foliage, so its airy and feels like being outside.
Great staff, many have been there for 20 years, beautiful beach, double lot, security is wonderful, housekeeping daily, you cant go wrong.

[Lady Jane]

Oh ya, could be hot in August. Cottage #5 ( the one we rent) is the coolest of all the cottages. And the closest to the beach. It has lots of shade. I would not depend on much breeze in August. Good ceiling fans in cottage#5