Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home!

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A water park with multiple slides and pools, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.
A covered porch with a wooden door, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.
A two-story house with a covered porch, columns, and a small garden area in front.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ocean View Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Runaway Bay, St. Ann Parish
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Runaway Bay

Located in Runaway Bay, this villa is near a water park and on the beach. Reggae Xplosion Museum and Bob Marley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seville Great House and Maima Seville Great House & Heritage Park. Jamaican Bobsled Rollercoaster and Shaw Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Runaway Bay, St. Ann Parish

What's nearby

  • Ocean View Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Runaway Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Flavours Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 50 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ultimate Jerk Centre & Rest Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Don Pablo Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪picasso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jerkie's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! ?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! on 19 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Eslyn Villa, A Home Away From Home! located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Hall Beach and Ocean View Beach. Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies trip

We had an awesome time at Eslyn Villa! The home is comfortable and the yard is beautiful!This is a great space for a relaxing private vacation. Our own pool and a bathroom for each bedroom was so convenient for my privacy. Having Mrs P to cook our meals was the icing on the cake...yummy!! Beautiful lady!Spent a week with a group of ladies and it was perfect for our needs. The beach was a short walk as is the groceries and other shops for your needs. I will definitely be booking again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Hi Tanya thanks very much for your feedback i do like feedback good or bad if its bad i will do my very best to make it better for anyone who visit the Villa. Thanks & regards. Esric.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Does Not Disappoint - Outstanding Service - COVID Compliant!!!!

The owner of Villa Eslyn makes staying at this villa so worthwhile. From the initial inquiry to immediately upon our departure Mr. Emanuel worked diligently to make sure we had all the information we needed to complete our Travel Authorization forms. The Jamaican Tourist board did not have Eslyn Villa listed as an approved location in the Resilient Corridor; however, (in what seems like a hundred emails and he always responded in less than 30 minutes) Mr. Emanuel went so far as to provide us with a copy of his COVID compliance certificate certifying his villa as fully inspected and safe. This was a lifesaver because, without it, we would have been required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival on the island. The information he provided was so critical, the Jamaica Tourist board updated their website and our arrival at customs was so easy. The villa is immaculate and beautiful. It is a few minutes walk from the beach but the private pool made it so easy to vacation right at the villa. The villa is in the heart of everything, close enough to the attractions and most importantly in the Resilient corridor so it was easy to still sightsee and meet the Jamaican Tourist Board requirements. Ms. Beverly the house manager and the gardner were both super helpful and responsive. They respected our privacy but were available whenever we needed them. The island dishes Ms. Beverley made for us were so tasty. I wish we had more than four days and we plan to return with our family. We only used two bedrooms during this stay and we were given our choice when we arrived; however, there is enough room for our entire family to return for our family vacation. If you are dreaming of a restful and comfortable island vacation with a super host and caretakers, you cannot go wrong choosing Eslyn Villa.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2021
Hi Jaianna, Thanks very much for the review,i do like feedback good or bad this way if it's bad i will do my best to improve on it and do the best i can. Thanks& regards, Esric.
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10/10 Excellent

I didn't want to go home

I met the owner at my place of employment and was hesitant to book his villa...boy, I'm glad I did! We stayed with 3 children ages 9,6 and 2. There were 9 adults in total and we ALL had a fabulous time! The staff was incredible. They were up making porridge for my toddler son before we could even make it to the kitchen!! How wonderful is that??? Breakfast and dinners were delish and filling to the point of no snacking in between or after...the ladies of Eslyn Villa made our stay a real vacation...thank you endlessly...
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6/10 Okay

If Eslyn Villa is considered 'home away from home', I will forever have stay-cations.

Larisse was the deal breaker. On arrival July 12, 2015 , whe noticed 4 of 5 TV didn't work. A/C in the middle of summer was also "barely" blowing. Larisse of course states they all were working all morning, but when she saw that we didn't arrive by 1:30pm, she turned them off to save electricity. What occupancy anticipating guests does this!!!. Of course when we made mention that if the A/C and cable situation could not be rectified we would have to leave to find another 'Place". Larrise's response was, "Ok". Can you say 'customer service oriented!' Larisse states she would get a service personnel over to fix the issues as she has been working at the Villa for 15 yrs and has never had any issues with these appliances. 'Yeah, Right' By now it was dusk, so after traveling since 3am, that morning and w/ 3 children under 12 yrs old, we crashed for the night. Pacified with the use of 2 fans and a promise by the renting agent to get the cable and A/C working 1st thing the next morning. As one would imagine, we were up and out early the next morning. On returning late that night, the A/C were blowing "cool", 2 TV's were replaced, but the previous remotes were left. Not only could we not view the local news, we could not even watch a movie. Talk about frustrating for all.!!. The renting agent came and apologized, promised compensation, Instead gave breakfast(milk, juice, toast tea and coffee). Owner called and apologized, but was too late. Damage done!. Merik and Ms Dorothy had good attitude. Ms Larisse, NOT SO MUCH.
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8/10 Good

Excellent

Just enjoyed a wonderful stay at Eslyn villa the food hospitality was excellent .Has a nice private swimming pool .with gulf course and beach with minute.i recommend anyone looking for a stay away from home for a family vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Mr & Mrs Da'Costa

We stayed at Eslyn Villa for the first time, and we will be going back there in a few Month. The hospitality was excellent, the food was to die for, the best Jamaican food you could ever eaten. Not to talk of the cleanness, the beds, the bathrooms, the kitchen and all over. The grounds are lovely. To put it all together its just a wonderful place to stay. A home away from home. Love it !!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home away from home with awesome food

Just enjoyed a wonderful vacation at Eslyn Villa. Beautifully landscaped grounds and sparkling pool. The food was excellent and the staff co-operative and friendly. The Rooms were comfortable and very clean. I highly recommend this villa especially for family vacations.
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10/10 Excellent

Truly a Home away from Home

What can I say about our stay at the Eslyn Villa....one word to describe it was fantastic. The house is well kept and the people working there are more than happy to make sure time spent there is a wonderful experience. Located just minutes away from the beach was a dream come true. No worries about travel to get to some water and sand its merely footsteps away. The in house cook was amazing...she was making all the traditional jamaican meals to perfection. As for the owner he is a true gentlemen and will go out of his way to make sure that you are happy. Whoever decides to stay here wont regret it!
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6/10 Okay

Enjoyed my stay

I've stayed at this villa twice. once in sep 2009 and jan 2010 and both times were pleasurable. it is directly across the street from breezes and a short walk away from the private beach. the villa is clean and comfy with a private pool and the grounds are kept very nice. the furniture is a little dated but i haven't stayed anyplace in jamaica that wasn't especially when compared to the states. while it is true, you are responsible for certain items e.g. toilet tissue, if you run out the housekeeper will provide it to you if necessary. the housekeeper is helpful as well although i didn't need to use her services as i was there visiting friends who were able to take me around. the owner is always helpful and responsive to any questions you may have via email or phone. the beds are made daily and the towels are replaced daily. the sheets are not replace every day but i didn't have a problem with that since it was only me. there is a beach bar called Flavors down the road or you can walk up the beach to it. also, this area was policed by tourist police on bikes. it's a nice place to stay if you do not want to stay at an all-inclusive resort and would like to explore the true essence of Jamaica.
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10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Eslyn Villas

Our stay as Eslyn Villas was great!!!! We woke up every morning to fresh ackee and salt fish, breadfruit etc. Lourice and Chloe were excellent housekeepers. They gave a warm welcome and were like part of the family. There food was the best!!!!! Very courteous!!!! Oh, the Villa. The Villa was nice and accomodating. Clean, the surroundings were nice. Right across the street from the beach with private beach accomodations. We had a blast!!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Vacation Stay

We had a family vacation - 8 adults and 5 small children and had plenty of room. The house was lovely and the outside eating areas were great. We felt safe and secure in our location and we had two staff members there all the time with a third during the day. Our cook, Laurice, was wonderful. She not only was an excellent cook but she helped with any and all needs we had. The housekeeper kept everything spotless. We rented the 12 passenger van and our driver helped us with all the right places to go. The front porch had a cool breeze all day and the yard was great for the kids to play. There were two things that needed attention. The washer was broken and was not being repaired and one of the bedrooms could use new matresses. All in all I would recommend this villa for families who want private time and well as group time.
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10/10 Excellent

Best

Just visited this resort must tell you it's one of the best service was great very friendly staff and cooperative..beautiful private pool.quiete clean ...golf course walk in distance away .Beach across the road ...it's home away from home
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