Almond cottages in Tropical and seaside garden

Entire cabin in Oracabessa, Jamaica

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Curvin
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

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Self check-in

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Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.
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Almond Cottage is a cozy retreat with a bedroom, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen, opening onto a wonderful, spacious veranda set in a lush tropical garden with glimpses of the sea.

Just steps away, our seaside platform is perfect for sunrise, stargazing, yoga, or fishing. In the evenings, enjoy fireflies and the soothing sound of the ocean.

You can also fish directly from the property or, when conditions allow, take a refreshing jump from the cliffs into the sea

The space
Jamaica unplugged! The owner, reggae musician Jamaica Papa Curvin, has lived in Germany for 40 years and a few years ago he discovered his favourite property on the island. Now he lives in Jamaica and is looking forward to hosting guests with a genuine interest in his home country.

The cottage was build in 2011 in the traditional Jamaican style. It is located on a vast property with stunning sea views and tropical garden, just above a rocky cliff.
Our traditional style cottage is fully furnished and has the following features:

- Large living/sleeping room for 2 persons (additional 3rd bed on request)
- Single or double bed with mosquito nets
- Built-in wardrobes/cupboards,
- a fan
- Kitchenette with a 4-burner gas stove, fridge, coffee maker, toaster...
- bathroom with WC, shower(cold and solar heated hot water) and
washbasin
- verandah

A typical Jamaican breakfast or dinner can be served on request.

From the front porch at the ocean site, or laying in the hammock you will enjoy the beautiful view of the sea, or discover exotic birds and butterflies in the lush vegetation. In the evenings you can watch the light of fireflies.

If you want to, you can fish directly on the property or get refreshed by jumping from the cliffs into the sea, if the sea conditions allow.

During the summer months you can enjoy stunning sun rises and sunsets from here.
Enjoy our sun deck overlooking the cliffs giving you a panoramic view of the ocean. And: Visit our CAVE!
See pictures.



Vacation off the beaten track:
How about a trip to a beautiful waterfall not far from the property? Enjoy the beautiful location to swim or jump from the cliffs right into the water.
As a Curvin´s guest you will find it very easy to get into conversations with the people from the neighborhood. We can also organize individual Real Jamaica tours that will lead you to the unknown treasures of the island. This location offers you everything for a perfect vacation far away from tourist crowds. Here you will get in touch with the locals and discover the real Jamaica!

Guest access
Enjoy your stay on the property with the the tropical garden, the barbecue area, the sun deck, the colourful cave,....
What else? Relaxing, Yoga, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, observing tropical birds and butterflies...Maybe tours with our tour and transfer guide ? We are here to help you with our big knowledge about Jamaica.

Other things to note
From the cliffs you may also dive into the sea whenever the sea conditions allows it (but you have to be a very good swimmer). Swimming shoes are recommended when climbing the cliffs.

;-) Wifi at the main house!

What this place offers

Bay view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 57 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Oracabessa, St Mary Parish, Jamaica

The vacation cottages are located on a large property with a fantastic sea view from a high cliff at the edge of a tropical wood. From here and the new sun deck you can observe the fishermen in their small boats. You may take a brief walk to the shores of their fishing village and purchase your fresh evening meal. Naturally, you may also do your own fishing directly from our property.

And how about a cooling-down?! From the cliffs you may also dive into the sea whenever the sea conditions allows it (but you have to be a very good swimmer). Swimming shoes are recommended when climbing the cliffs - see photo.

From the comfort of laying on your verandah or in your hammock, you will discover exotic birds and butterflies flying among the tropical vegetation around you.

The landlord, whose house is at the front of the property close to the street, gladly shows and explains to you the wonderful fruits in the garden: mangoes, pineapples, neeseberry, ackee, noni, etc. Try the exotic fruits in season! Ackee, the Jamaica´s nation fruit, must be cooked like a vegetable.Within walking distance from your vacation cottage is the picturesque Fishermen´s Beach, here the beach has small pebbles - but it is a perfect spot for snorkeling and a refreshing swim. You can also purchase the freshly caught fish and various types of shellfish.

For a day on the beach we recommend the authentic Caribbean Sugar Pot Beach with bar and a restaurant with delicious seafood (lobster etc). It's 13 minutes by car, you can also go by the cheap Route Taxi, Jamaica - no problem;) Meet the locals, off the beaten track.

Meet your host

Superhost
163 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: Musician
Lives in Oracabessa, Jamaica
Jamaica Papa Curvin has now reached the status of a Reggae Legend. Even before Reggae was born, Curvin came to Europe. He has taken a shine on ska and calypso, the precursors of reggae, in the early 1960s. From the "Bamboos of Jamaica" Curvin’s musical way led him over "Broadway" and "Malcolm's Locks" to "Boney M.". With "Boney M." Curvin toured as a drummer, even in the Eastern Bloc, which was closed for most other Western bands. His singing career began timidly at first but friends and musicians urged him to sing. Curvin could not let his drum go but because his instrument is anyway united with him he accomplished a rare feat: For years he has been playing drums while singing simultaneously. Meanwhile, he is the pure front man. After 40 years in Europe Jamaica Papa Curvin returned to the most beautiful island in the world: Jamaica. In Jamaica he runs a studio and continues what he already started in Germany: Supporting young talents. The secret of his authenticity: "I see my audience as a part of me, when I speak to my audience, I have a feeling I'm talking to myself", Curvin reveals.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Nearby lake, river, other body of water