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Cozy Cottage, 5 minutes walk to beach, beautiful garden perfect relaxation spot

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A gazebo with a red roof, a white building with a wooden door, and a garden with rocks and plants.
A hot tub with lounge chairs, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
A beach area with a bamboo fence, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.
A house with a red roof, a white door, and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ocho Rios, St Ann's
  • Place, Green Grotto Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunn's River Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystic Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios is home to this apartment. While the natural beauty of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mystic Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Reggae Xplosion Museum and Jamaican Bobsled Rollercoaster.
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Ocho Rios, St Ann's

What's nearby

  • Green Grotto Caves - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mystic Mountain - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ocho Rios Fort - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Turtle Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mandalay Asian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunn’s Rum Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scotchies - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Cottage, 5 minutes walk to beach, beautiful garden perfect relaxation spot have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cozy Cottage, 5 minutes walk to beach, beautiful garden perfect relaxation spot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage, 5 minutes walk to beach, beautiful garden perfect relaxation spot?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Cottage, 5 minutes walk to beach, beautiful garden perfect relaxation spot located?

This family-friendly Ocho Rios apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Green Grotto Caves, Dunn's River Craft Park and Dunn's River Falls. Maima Seville Great House & Heritage Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

I enjoyed my stay. The place was clean, safe and walking distance to the beach. Would definitely recommend and come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It was what I needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

I highly recommend this property. I even extended my stay because I enjoyed it so much! Chris was amazing. I would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thanks Sydney I am really pleased you enjoyed yourself
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We loved every second of our stay here and will most definitely be bck if its available on our nxt trip to the area. There is nothing anyone could find a fault with here as the property is as stated the surroundings are quiet and has everything near by that u wud need. We enjoyed it here so much we felt at home and relaxed Thanks to Chris and the rest of the staff
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Give thanks we really enjoyed your stay we are hoping that you will return again in the near future from Alvin Chris Cleavey Junior and Ann Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the pool and short walk to beach. The beach restaurant was very convenient and good food and service. Chris was very likeable and was there if needed. Very comfortable place and reasonable. We want to bring a group and rent the beautiful front house which Chris let us view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Alvin the owner Chris the caretaker and Cleavey the Chef made this holiday a dream come true Every thing was just perfect for me my wife and our four children who all want to return next year Well done guys
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words we look forward to seeing you again from all of the Patiently Waiting staff
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice place. Studio a bit on the small size but very clean. The jaccuzi and swimming pool was great. However, i would suggest that the owner invest in an awning at the front of the building because when it rains, it's awesome to look at, but the front door can not be opened, as the rain will pour in. Chris, the caretaker, is a great guy, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really nice

We arrived and was greeted by Chris the caretaker who was fantastic by constantly being at our beck and call no matter the time nothing was to much for him The rest of the staff was just a good The housekeeper Miss Pet is just like my Auntie she was no helpful The Cottage itself is peaceful and relaxing with everything we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks, guys we are hoping you will return in the near future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation!

We stayed at the Cottage for a period of 5 weeks, Jan. to Feb. 2025. The Cottage was cozy and the perfect size for a couple. We had everything we needed and there is a supermarket a 15 minute walk away. The Caretaker Chris is a great host and always ready to help when we needed it. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained.The beach is exactly a 5 minute walk away and the food at the beach restaurant is amazing. It was a very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience, Definitely coming back!

Staying at this villa made me feel like I was at home. It was very cozy, had two beds as listed, a nice small bathroom, a mini kitchen (including stove, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, kettle, pots, pans, cups, bowls, etc.), a dining table, a wardrobe. iron, tv, wifi, and a porch. It is in a gated area and the beach is 5 minutes away. We were given a beach card that gave us access and gave us a discount on food from a restaurant & bar on the beach, that my partner enjoyed A LOT. Our guide was Chris, who communicated with and constantly checked up on us to make sure we were okay, even shared ways to get around the island, and made calls for us to experience excursions (this was so nice of him). Anything you needed Chris was there. You’re given two keys for both the gate and your villa, plus there’s a guard before entering the community that verifies who and where were staying with. If you’re looking for a private experience for the low, this is for you. Leaves so much room to use your money for more on the island. Thanks Chris, we appreciated everything!! Alvin he did great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Outdated, facilities dont work, owner dosmt responde to complaints, staff crying very very poor

Awful. From day 1 to day 25. We will never stay here again. We have stayed all over the island but this was by far the worst. Hot tub never works and is always cold. Pool never available for use. Beach access expired. Ask staff many times to help with our complaints and they would either start cryin or say soon come back and never come back. Property dirty and muddy, rooms very dated and doors mouldy. NOT COVID SAFE AS OWNER STATED. there is no covid protocol here, no temps being taken no sanitizer and no staff wearing masks. Locals checked in every thurs fri and sat of our 4 week stay and had parties of over 15 people (legal limit) keeping us awake each night with a small child. No hot water on property as none of the power showers work. Jacuzzi in main bedroom dosmt work. No tennis court or spa as stated online. Only good thing about this property is the location and laundry facilities
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
This is the email Kelly sent to me trying to blackmail me into giving her our luxury main villa for £600 under the cost price I refused she told me she will put in a bad review below is an email from Kelly stating that she wants to come back in February on the condition that she pays what she wants -----Original Message----- From: Kelly Parkhouse To: Villa Patiently Waiting Sent: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 11:26 Subject: February dates Hi Alvin not sure if u recieved my last email as you didnt reply. We have been in the main villa for 3 days and only had hot water for 1 day! We were told we had to use the shower in the double bedrooms as it is the only shower with hot water!! Myself and my daughter then had to pass both gardeners and Cleavy in our towel. It's just yet another thing that dosnt work, along with the jacuzzi in main bedroom not working. We are not prepared to pay 1600 for our feb dates as you already agreed we can have the main villa for 1400 ( minus 200 deposit already paid) as we feel given everything we have encountered this time and will probably encounter next time that is the maximum we are willing to pay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Alvin was very professional he arranged an airport pick up also a lovely driver plus Cleavey the chef was a real diamond also Chris plus the housekeeper Maire Ann were all so helpful We will definitely return
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Belinda, thank you That was a great review we hope to see you again in the near future From all of the Patiently Waiting staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

I stayed at this property for a week with my family. I had a wonderful time Chris was very welcoming and was very helpful when I come back to Jamaica staying here will be an option.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Great review we are very pleased that you have enjoyed your vacation also wish to return in the future we look forward to your visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute gem of a villa

We were delightfully surprised by the striking beauty, style and quality of this delightful villa. having stayed at different accommodations during previous visits, I have to admit this was by far the best thus far. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Fabulous review I am really pleased to hear your praise Thank you again Alvin and all of the staff at our villa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely rental

Great place to stay safe and well looked after Thanks Alvin you have done well
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks guys we will see you again in Sept or Oct 2019 Kindest Regards Alvin Chris Junior also Ann Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was wonderful, comfortable and clean the staff was wonderful especially Chris the Caretaker

The property have all the necessity that we was looking for, it was clean it was in the right not too far away from the shops I would recommend this villa to anyone who are looking for a pleasant place to spend their vocation I give a 5 star I would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks we look forward to seeing you in the summer Happy New Year from all the Villa Patiently Waiting staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I really enjoyed my stay the staff makes you feel very welcome feels like home away from home

The property looks just like the pics very modern and updated master bedroom is beautiful very spacious the was very comfy I will be going back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks guys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

My best holiday by far 10 out 10

We really loved our stay at this Beautiful cottage with real home comforts in a beautiful location.... Thanks to the owner who made sure my stay was perfect and to all the lovely staff XXx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks guys that was a great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice getaway!

At first we were really skeptical but hopeful, having not using HomeAway before. We were pleasantly relieved when we finally got there (it was almost a 2 hour hike from the airport and driving at night and not familiar with the area or lay of the land as far as how other drivers were-(very scary)). The room was just like it was pictured, nice, quaint and private like I liked. It wasn't the most updated but was clean and comfortable and suited our needs. The caretaker Chris, was awesome and very friendly. He cooked us great meals and was very helpful with whatever we needed. The housekeeper Tameisha was very nice as well. We rented a car, which we probably could have used a taxi whenever we wanted to go out to town, as driving around in town with locals takes some getting used to. We survived that adventure, LOL! The only complaint was that the 2nd day of our 7 day vaca, the TV stopped working, so for the times of day we were inside or at night, we listened to music on our phones, which was ok for a day or two but was quite boring overall. It was replaced on our last night stay. I would return to Mammee Bay, its secluded and quiet and with the exception of a barking dog every now and then, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you Mr. Alvin, Chris and Tamiesha!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect chill zone near to major attractions

I stayed with my partner and 6 year old also our 18 month baby I can say that we had a really good time at the villa The place was comfortable and relaxing The staff was pleasant and polite Perfect chill zone near to major attractions
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks, Precious we are looking forward to your return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A splendid holiday in Ochi

Our third stay in this villa in three years and there has been some significant changes. It just gets better each time we visit. The staff there took good care of us and pointed us to the lesser known but beautiful Konoko falls and gardens. We went horse riding as well. Jamaica is just so beautiful and serene. We are definitely going back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review we hope to see you guys next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ocho Rios is a taste of paradise on earth

I have had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout the majority of my life and I have been places. Up to this point in time, nothing can match the beauty of Jamaica and I think Ocho is the best place to be whilst there. I stayed in this lovely villa, close to the beach and thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for the lovely review we hope to see you return again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

My stay at Patiently Waiting was wonderful! The cottage was clean and well appointed, the staff was amazing, the grounds were beautiful, the pool was always sparkling and inviting and the community is safe and secure (gated property within a gated community) The beach is a very short walk (or drive, if you prefer) and the food there at the Bamboo Blu is excellent. Patiently Waiting is very close to many of Ocho Rios’ attractions...Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain, Dolphin Cove and just a short drive to many others...20 mins to Green Grotto Caves or the Blue Hole, to name a few. I highly recommend this little gem for those who aren’t interested in canned vacations. I’m already planning my next vacation here! Many thanks to Alvin and the staff for an unforgettable experience XOXOXO
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage, was lovely & very comfortable, it's truly a home from home experience!

Wow! Where shall I start? After such a long cramped flight from London, it was a breath of fresh air to arrive at the Mammee Bay estate, to be greated by security checking where we were staying then allowing us through to drive up to the property Villa Patiently Waiting. It was a wonderful moment to arrive, the grounds was huge well manicured with the plants and trees of Pardise. We were greeted by the caretaker Chris, and taken to our apartment (Cottage), which was lovely, real nice and Patienly waiting our arrival... Everything was there just like at home, but even better when its in such beautiful surroundings with the bright sunshine and a Hot Tub. We were in heaven on earth! The House Keeper Ms Pet, was a joy to Meet, what a lovely, warm friendly Lady! Other than my own mother I don't know anyone who can bring back White clothes to look better than new, she was always ready to assist us with cleaning not forgetting some Chit Chat. Mammee Bay Private beach is a Must to see its a real Gem, Just truly minutes from the villa we were able to kick back and relax on the loungers and beds, when we wasn't bobbling up and down in the sea. Other than the Supermarkets, everything is so close, such as tourist attractions etc. It was a wonderful holiday. Thank you all at beautiful Patiently Waiting and beautiful Jamaica.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks guys, We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will return to our Cottage in the near future
Archival

8/10 Good

Friendly, beautiful place

Der wunderschöne Strand in der unmittelbaren Nähe ist nur die halbe Wahrheit: Na ja, während der "Ship days" kommen schon mehreren Touristen zur Besuch, um die Zeit an dem Strand zu vertreiben, dann wird es "crowdy", aber nicht wirklich überfüllt, denn es handelt sich um einen "privaten" Strand! Dieser ist lediglich 200m von der Villa entfernt und ist Teil einer Estate, ein Villen-Viertel mit einem bewachten Zugang, mit Schranke: das ist nicht nur "safe" (wäre nicht wirklich notwendig), verleiht (aber) auch ein "privates" Gefühl der ganzen Umgebung: still, ruhig... Hier sind die Abend-/Nachtsgeräusche in den Bäumen lauter als die Party-Musik aus dem benachbarten 5* Hotel. Das Zimmer ist nicht luxuriös, aber sauber und beinhaltet ausreichend Ausstattung. Vor allem ist die Klimaanlage sehr leise, auch nachts (leiser als die Vögel draußen im Baum)!!! Der Administrator ist auch (bei Bedarf) der Poolmeister, der Koch und der Taxifahrer. Für uns ist er ein Freund geworden! Wir haben uns fast wie zuhause gefühlt... nur besser: gelassen, weit weg von dem Alltagsstress. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkehren! Danke, M.G. Davis! ;-)
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