My family and I just returned from an wonderful 5 day stay at Ocean Dreams Villa. The home itself was exactly as described on the website. It was spotless, well-appointed and spacious. The location was simply amazing. We were steps from the the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. While not a private beach, it almost felt that way. The only other people on the beach were other tourists like us and some local families enjoying the waves...the most crowded day, I would estimate about 20 folks total. My kids were snorkeling in the waters next to the house and spotted octopus, rock fish, skates and other critters.
The staff at our home were the kindest, most helpful people we could have hoped for. Mikey made sure our week was perfect and safe. He picked us up at the airport and was with us every step of the way whether that be the grocery store or driving us to and from excursions. Mikey used his countless local connections to find a snorkeling boat and other fun stuff for us to take part in. We would have been lost without him!! Cassie was the sweetest ever. She cooked every meal, did all of our laundry and spent the week answering my endless questions about Jamaican culture, language and norms to help my family understand the country so much more. Both she and Mikey have an open invitation at my house if they ever make it to the States!!! Karen was an amazing host. Although she was not even in Jamaica at the time of my visit, she was available by messenger to answer all of my questions before the trip and checked in by phone on our final day to make sure that the home and trip met expectations.
This property is for folks looking for a bit of the "real" Jamaica. This is NOT a resort. If you like that kind of vacation with tons of tourists, crowded beaches, night clubs, etc., this is not the place for you. This is for people looking for a quiet beach vacation where they can walk, meet some local residents and fisherman, and experience the island in a way that the resorts cannot offer.