Katawud Village Campsite, Portland, Jamaica

Campsite in Ginger House, Jamaica

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Harcourt
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.
The Katawud Village campsite/glampsite is located in the Maroon community of Ginger House in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, in the Blue & John Crow Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site - 35 minutes from Port Antonio. We have comfortable tents, sleeping bags, an open-air bamboo pavilion, river beach, rain/spring water pool, Maroon jerk fusion cuisine, bar, juicebar, farmers market, craft market, edutainment stage, playground, bathrooms, games, Wi-Fi, cable TV, charging ports, and parking.

The space
The Katawud Village campsite/glampsite is located in the Maroon community of Ginger House in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, in the Blue & John Crow Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site - 35 minutes from Port Antonio. We have comfortable tents, sleeping bags, an open-air bamboo pavilion, river beach, rain/spring water pool, Maroon jerk fusion cuisine, bar, juicebar, farmers market, craft market, edutainment stage, playground, bathrooms, games, Wi-Fi, cable TV, charging ports, and parking.

Guest access
Guests can access all parts of the campsite/glampsite

Other things to note
Ask about guided tours of our facilities, which include a Maroon museum, and visits to local attractions such as waterfalls, caves, bridges, and farms. We also offer Maroon Massage therapy sessions by appointment.

More traditional camping experiences outside of Katawud Village (deeper into the forest, and off grid), away from the everyday activities of the community, can also be arranged, at different rates.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 100% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 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 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Ginger House, Rio Grande Valley, Portland Parish, Jamaica

Katawud Village is located in the Maroon community of Ginger House in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, within the Blue & John Crow Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 35 minutes or 13 miles from Port Antonio. It is located on the other side of the Rio Grande, near the Maroon capitol of Moore Town.

Meet your host

Superhost
9 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Speaks English and Spanish
Lives in Decatur, Georgia
A university professor

Harcourt is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
No pets
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm