Blue Cave Castle// /TOP on my list of places to stay

[Canadageorge]

Remember Fuzzy? the gatekeeper. He was the coolest guy, he actually helped Steve, the owner and creator, do the building, the whole thing was built by hand! He was quiet and kind of aloof but when you got him going he would show you pictures of the first stones they ever laid and what everything looked like in the 70's. He also made all of the furniture and built ins in the whole place. Fuzzy always kept a close eye on you and made you feel safe, he always helped you cross the road. Someone told me that after he retired Fuzzy was building another castle up in the hill, does anyone know anything about Fuzzy now? The castle has a vibe unlike any other place in the world, its not sterile, modern or "spa" like but it is peaceful and stress free with great food and great swimming. We have made friends that we look forward to seeing year after year, both staff and guests and always get a hug when we show up, can't imagine that at the AI. For us that has always been the vibe we go to Negril to find. Ask about the history of the castle when you are there, I think there was a u tube video of Fuzzy giving a tour a few years ago. ??

[rjonsun]

I met Fuzzy way back in 1973 up in Red Ground when we were both in our early 20's. In fact Donald was his sidekick back then too. I didn't go back to Negril for over 30 years, but when I did, there he was at Blue Cave Castle. We compared stories of old and he let me know about all the people that I had met in Red Ground back in the 70's. Some had ided, others moved away and others were still around. My friend Markie took me up to Fuzzy's house (deep Red Ground) and I wouldn't say it was a castle, but his house was very nice and at that time he was doing some stonework on the property. I saw Fuzzy for aobut a half hour last visit (December 2012) and he is still doing well.

Regards,

Bob

[rjonsun]

Stonework at Fuzzy's November 2010


Fuzzy's House

Janet and Markie in Fuzzy's garden area

Regards.
Bob

[Kathy]

Love the pics that have been added to this thread...

Donna... you really need to learn how to relax!

Bob... great pics of Fuzzy's place. He's made quite a bit of progress since we were last up there...

Thanks!

[ellmackey]

I can't wait. I'll be @ BCC on Wednesday!!!

[Jim-Donna]

Kathy..... LOL
Thanks to this thread I got to relive it. Oh the memories...........and now we get to make some more.....Yippie~~

[Orchid]

Been many times, sure I will return!

[Wisconsin gal]

We stayed at BCC and were married there in 2011. Stayed there over Christmas/New Years (2011/12), and seriously loved this place.
No witnesses for our wedding, just the two of us. Petrona went out of her way to make us feel special and very at home. Helped me get flowers/cake when nothing was open (married on 12/26, which was Boxing Day).
We had a room that looked directly out to the ocean in the middle of the property (not in the "castle" section, but in the middle area). We had a glitch with our Pastor, and they were wonderful at keeping our wedding area cleared of others.
The guests that were there were AWESOME. You can see they have a regular cult following, so many of the guests at our stay were regulars. That was wonderful.
Though we had been to JA many times before, this was truly a magical place. Petrona and Susan made everyone feel special. No issues with anything.
The best part, though, was that we really felt SAFE. The guard was friendly and on top of things, and no outsiders came in. Never did I lock my stuff up (I know, probably not smart) - but it really was like a family.
They are in a great location (No Limit was across the street, and Bentley's was a stones throw away). Would stay again in a heartbeat.

[Kathy]

"they were wonderful at keeping our wedding area cleared of others"

A few years back we were at BCC and there was a wedding taking place on the property. In this case the family had all traveled to Negril, so it was a full set-up of chairs, an arch facing sunset, etc. The rest of us on the property knew to give them their space -- but, of course, we were all squirreled away in a corner, drinks in hand, peering over the wall... It was a beautiful event. After the ceremony the couple and their witnesses came towards "our" area so that they could go down by the King's Throne for photos...oops, too late to scramble...we were trapped... We just raised our glasses in a toast and said "hi, we're your wedding crashers!" It was fun to watch and to be their extra witnesses. What a great setting... Anyway, thanks for sharing your story... I can totally see Petrona working with you to make sure everything was special for "your" day.

[ohliz]

First stayed at BCC in winter of 1999, that was our first time staying in Negril (as opposed to MoBay area) so it has a special place in my heart. I make a point to spend a night or two when I can, been back 3-4 times since then and stayed in many of the rooms. They ARE continually improving, that is true. And the cool vibe there remains.

Only negative i can think of is if you want a lot of action at your place, like a busy bar or something. BCC doesn't really have that. Or a pool. But in every way it is a unique and special choice.