Jamaica Villas & Vacation Rentals
Looking to rent a villa in Jamaica?
Jamaica is calling, and you’re wondering where to stay. With a wide range of accommodations available, your choice really depends on personal preferences. If you value privacy and a home-like atmosphere, a Jamaica villa rental is the perfect option. Villas come in various sizes and price ranges, from charming, island-inspired properties like Moondance Villas to grand estates like the Half Moon Royal Villa. Visit Jamaica, and you may never want to leave this vibrant island paradise!
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About Jamaica
From the rugged peaks of the Blue Mountains to calm, pristine beaches, Jamaica teems with natural beauty, all served up to visitors with the unforgettable warmth of its residents.
Jamaica’s pleasures and easy access have given rise to many resorts, which range from luxurious, chic hideaways and fully staffed private villas - some of them perched on seaside cliffs, to popular all-inclusives and charming inns and guest houses.
The island’s diverse natural resources provide seemingly endless ways to have fun. You can climb waterfalls, golf at your choice of 11 courses, or tour via bicycle, moped, motorcycle or jeep. Horseback riding or horse racing at Caymanas Park in Kingston are also options for fun on Jamaica. Or, you can venture in search of blue marlin, wahoo or tuna on the full or half-day deep sea fishing charters offered by most hotels. They include boat, captain, crew and equipment.
Jeep and hiking tours of the Blue Mountains, which soar above 7,000 feet often include visits to rum factories and renowned coffee farms. To experience the exotic marine life, fans, sponges, and underwater walls, enlist the services of the many islandwide licensed diving operators that offer rental equipment and instruction.
Jamaica also has 120 rivers to enjoy, including the Rio Grande in Port Antonio, the birthplace of bamboo rafting. Imagine floating down river as your guide propels the craft with a long bamboo pole, all the while singing folk songs and identifying the surrounding flora and fauna. Or hike along the river with a guide who will reveal the ancient medicinal remedies found in the surrounding plants before taking you for a dip in a hidden waterfall.
After all that activity, the tastiest way to get in touch with the local culture is through the interesting, spicy cuisine. The national favorites include the fish called ackee and saltfish. Mouth-tingling spicy jerk pork and chicken, a Jamaican invention, can be savored on the beach, right off the wood-burning grill for a casual lunch. But the island does not lack other choices. International food critics have lauded the restaurants which have brought local dishes to gastronomic heights.
Most enticing may be Jamaica’s reputation for its laid-back atmosphere, epitomized by the slow groove of its reggae music. The genre was created by the late Bob Marley, considered one of Jamaica’s national heroes.
What's special about Jamaica?
Jamaica is a Caribbean island of diverse options and pleasures. From the botanical gardens in Kingston to the contemporary art museum, the buggy adventure in Montego Bay to the healing waters of Bath’s mineral springs, this is an island with many faces.
Beach resorts and 5-star hotels are a given on this tropical island-with many of them just a short walk from the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. These resorts have all of the amenities you could want with excellent spas, full service restaurants, and private swimming pools available right on the property. Many of the rooms have private balconies with excellent ocean views; this is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail while watching the sun as it goes down over the water.
Private villas offer another option for visitors that like a little more space and privacy. These freestanding estates are designed to take care of every need the renter might have. They are within easy access of the beach, and may even be situated on the waterfront. Most accommodate at least 6 people and many allow children. One of the advantages of a villa is that there is a fully equipped kitchen so if you want to entertain, or dine at home, you have that option.
The beaches on Jamaica offer opportunities for beach combing, long walks, picnics, and just lolling in the sun while you work on your tan. Have caution, though, the Caribbean sun is hot here, and using some skin protection is a preventative measure you’ll be glad you took. If you have longed for a chance to experience swimming au natural, the beaches of Jamaica will give you the chance to live out your fantasy-just don’t forget the sun block.
A favorite destination for couples wanting to marry, Jamaica offers a number of wedding packages and wedding coordinators to help you make your “island wedding on the beach” dreams come true. These weddings do require some pre-planning, though, so don’t wait until the last possible moment before putting your plans into motion.
One last tip; if you get into Kingston, take the bite out of a busy, hot day and stop at Devon House for some Jamaican ice cream. This beautiful villa home-turned confectionary-was the residence of the first black millionaire in Jamaica.
