We stayed in room 20 for years and years -- which is in the block closest to the office/road. We loved that room. But one year we tried the block nearest the ocean, upstairs room number 6, 7, and 8 - and now those are our favorites. 6 is the suite that squares off with the pool and has the best ocean view. (none of the rooms are clear-out ocean views, but you can get the idea.) From 7 you get a bit of ocean, and with 8 mostly garden view. The flora/fauna is so nice that the garden views are quite lovely too = and the good-sized patios are very nice, especially 2nd floor rooms -- more privacy in the patio department.

I've been in touch with management, and owner Patrick Lawe quite a bit lately in preparation for our trip. I find the new manager, Diana Marley, to be a lovely and capable women with all the right ideas. She is managing and her husband is overseeing the property and the remaining renovations, and things seem to be moving along very well. The changes last year were almost exclusively to the bar/beachfront of the property - but this year they are getting around to the new paint (all done I believe) and recovering of furniture, bedding etcc (I think Jim did some changes to the bedding maybe.) All in all, they appear to be on the right track.

I'm told there are some changes for the better in the kitchen -- they've been doing lots more grilling and fresh ingredients -- and they have a daily luncheon special of the "staff lunch" which is always some great Jamaica dish. Can't wait for our trip.