Whistling Villa in Runaway Bay offers the perfect retreat for families, friends or couples. Unwind by your private pool, enjoy a meal on the terrace prepared by optional staff, and explore nearby attractions like Dunn's River Falls and Mystic Mountain.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay
This villa features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Smart televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 private bathrooms
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Please do not smoke inside the villa
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Please enquire
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please do not smoke inside the villa
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: please enquire
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Most Affordable Private Villa With Pool In Runaway Bay Villa
About the area
Located in Runaway Bay, this villa is near the beach. Seville Great House and Maima Seville Great House & Heritage Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Runaway Bay travel guide
Does Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay located?
Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Runaway Bay Beach, Flavours Beach and Cardiff Hall Beach. Ocean View Beach and Salem Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay Reviews
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We are glad to havw stayed at Whistling Villa. The location was perfect for visiting family, going shopping and relaxing on the beach. Having the services of Ms. Jennifer was very nice. She is a very good cook.
My friends and I stayed here for 2 weeks, had a great time. Pool was awesome, house very comfortable. Jennifer and Chris were great, anything we needed they were there. You really need to rent a car, we spent a lot of money various rides. The local taxis are cheaper than the tourist ones and are great. Overall we had a great time and would not hesitate to visit Whistling Villa again.
Laurie A.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SHERIDAN
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was esay to talk to and was very responsive. The place was excellent clean, open living area and great bedrooms. Miss Jennifer was perfect. Cooks great tasting meal and good conversations. Chris was funny when we talk. The grounds was wellkept. Need a couple lical fruit trees though. Lol.
I would definitely recommend this place. April 24 to 29, 2025 stay
SHERIDAN
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tony S.
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Amazing Vacation at an Almost Amazing Villa
The grounds were amazing with multiple fruit trees, we even had a few julie mangoes. The villa was the perfect size for us, but we had issues with the toilet and shower in one of the bedrooms. Not a big fan of flying roaches inside the villa and spiderwebs coming down from the high ceilings. With my few negatives, I would definitely stay there again.
We were 2 families visiting Jamaica for the first time. The villa has a great setup for 2 families with 2 rooms on either side of the main living area, providing privacy and space. Each room has its own bathroom. The pool area was wonderful, many hours of fun were spent swimming and playing. The property had a large garden area which was well maintained. The kitchen wasn’t huge and can get hot but had all the essentials needed, Jennifer was great and cooked a few meals for us, yummy Jamaican food and lots of it. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, communication with the owner was very quick and he was super helpful in organizing groceries, meals and a private driver for the week which made it so easy to get around and much less stressful. I would highly recommend this villa and would definitely return!!
My family came down for a wedding and decided to stay here instead of the resorts. Osburn was amazing, answered all my questions and with a quick response. Chis was also amazing, friendly and my husband and I enjoyed our conversation with him.
Brittany the Chef was also amazing. She cooked breakfast and dinner for us. Everything she cooked was to die for. If you stay here you must hire her and the price is very reasonable. We also used Julious for transportation Amazing as well.
The pool was so relaxing, the property is private, plenty of space, seating inside and out. Will stay again.
We loved this villa. Total privacy and security. There was plenty of space in which to move around. The pool was lovely and the grounds maintained to perfection, including the mango trees. The manager answered every question and phone message promptly and cheerfully. Everything functioned and lots of hot water in the shower. We had a great time with no worries.
excellent communication starts before you reach the property. Dedicated staff welcomed us into the house and showed us everything inside and outside. 4bedrooms each with its own bathroom and A/C unit. huge sitting/living area. Several dining tables and more than enough comfy chairs and chaise lounges. Fully stocked kitchen that enabled us gourmet cooking and even baking. Very private, quiet, peaceful property and neighborhood. Easy to arrive and close to major roads and public beach.
Bon rapport qualité-prix, la villa est spacieuse et la terrasse avec piscine est géniale. Quelques petites choses ont besoin de réparations et la cuisine aurait pu être mieux équipée, mais globalement nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Das Objekt liegt sehr schön und hat eine schöne Optik. Chris der Gärtner und Hausmeister war sehr charmant und immer freundlich.Wir hatten eine gute Zeit und konnten von dort auch Jamaika erkunden.
Our new Jamaican Home Away from Home!!! We came as visitors, we left as family!!!! In short.....The stay was ABSOLUTELY wonderful!!!
Christopher, the humble grounds keeper, greeted us with a warm, heartfelt welcome as we entered the property through the solar powered double gates. The picturesque garden, with a variety of fruit trees, flowering bushes, and palms, can be enjoyed as you take the short drive to the property or as one sits enjoying the fresh crisp morning air. Christopher (or Adam, as we quickly nicknamed him) was able to share his love for and knowledge of the harmonious plant life in this wonderful little imitation of the Most Highs’ great Garden of Eden.
Delores, the house manager, was polite, funny, and full of energy. She ensured we were comfortable as she assisted in the coordination of services and activities. Though not physically available on-site, she was surely just a phone call away.
Ms. Jennifer was careful not overwhelm us with her physical presence. Luckily, she couldn't care less about overwhelming us with her love of cooking and hospitality. She could (should) teach a class on hosting, cooking, hospitality!!! We opted for authentic Jamaican dishes that she would routinely prepare for her own children or grandchildren. Needless to say, she delivered!!! The food was more than AMAZING!!!! (This is coming from the “picky eater” of the group)
The communication before, during, and after our stay was excellent. The property owner reach out via the messaging application on the booking website and the telephone to ensure every aspect of the trip was given the proper attention. I recommend without hesitation!!!
Terri V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There were plenty of space available for a group of 5-8. And cleanliness
We spent 2 weeks at Whistling Villa and it was amazing. We arrived much later at night than was anticipated but was still made to feel welcomed by Delores and Chris. The villa had a homey and private feel. We felt very safe at the location. The Manager, Delores was very responsive whenever we needed to contact her. The housekeeper, Ms Dorothy was very pleasant and Chris, the caretaker felt like a part of the family. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating without being intrusive. The grounds are well kept, the AC units worked well (and it was really hot), and the pool was beautiful and clean. My first VRBO rental experience was very pleasant and we will definitely be telling our friends about Whistling Villa.
Maydene H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony N.
26 Sept 2018
One of the best places I've ever stayed.
I have just returned home to the U.K after spending 1 month at whistling villa August 2018. Where should I start well the two members of staff there Chris the grounds keeper and Miss Curry who was our cook/cleaner are two of the most nicest people I have ever met, nothing was too much trouble for them both to help out with. The food that Miss Curry prepared for us on a daily basis was second to none it was absolutely delicious. The grounds keeper is always there to help out at a moment's notice, he kept the grounds and the pool exceptionally clean and tidy on a daily basis. The villa itself is very spacious and comfortable, the living area is very big and each of the bedrooms are very big and comfortable with the added benefit of Air Conditioning especially after spending days out in the red hot sunshine or just lazing around the pool, which is very nice just to be able to open the doors and have a cool refreshing dip in the pool. The villa has got fruit tree's where you can just go and pick a piece of fruit from which are delicious. The private beach in which the villa has exclusive use of which is only a couple of minutes drive away is beautiful or you have the public beach at the bottom of the road. The villa's location is close to local amenities and tourist attractions like dolphin cove where you can swim and interact with them which I definitely recommend in doing, you have mystic mountain and bobsled which is another fabulous place to visit. You can purchase day/nighttime passes at local hotel resorts like Jewels resort in runaway bay which has a small but very enjoyable water Park attached to it, with the passes you get full access to entire
complexes except for the room's where all your food and drink are included with the passes. Whistling Villa is located up in the Cardiff Hall Estate area which is very peaceful after spending days out in like Ocho Rios or Montego Bay. Ocho Rios is a lovely town to visit for the day where you have a beach loads of shops and places to eat like Margherita Vil. We went to the Kool Runnings water park for the day which is approximately 2 and half hours drive. The villa has the added benefit of having a driver which you can hire for days out to take you places. We hired a car for the full month which i would definitely recommend in doing to allow you the freedom of going places when and where you want I would definitely go back again and i would recommend this villa to anyone. Overall a beautiful place
Anthony N.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angel C.
10 Jun 2017
definitely will return to this Home away from home
If you would like to stay at place away from home that feels like home. This is the ideal place for you! Affordable, private and very clean. The Villa is in a quiet area, as well as a gated property with a respectable and friendly young man who keeps the villa grounds looking splendid - not to mention the private pool where you can go for a morning swim or anytime because it is yours to cool off whenever you like! There is a deck with a table and chairs to sit and enjoy a meal or just a quick lunch. The villa is very roomy with the comfort of air conditioning and also a kitchen to cook your meals or there is also a cook/cleaner you can hire at an affordable price. I have stayed at this villa both times i have traveled to Jamaica and i would most definately stay there many more times as i feel safe as well as comfortable. put up your feet and enjoy your vacation with no worries - no problem!
Angel C.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Cheri M.
29 Apr 2017
Perfect Location & Villa is a home away from home.
This is the second stay at this villa and I would recommend it to anyone whether you are travelling with family or friends.
Beds are big and comfortable. Each room has A/C, private bathrooms and privacy locks.
Staff here are very welcoming and always on hand for any type of needs. Dorothy can cook like a chef and she is always willing to help whether it's with laundry, or a babysitter.
The pool is great and always clean to use when you feel like a refreshing swim.
Will definitely be visiting again.
Cheri M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mulse B.
15 Aug 2012
Hidden Treasure
My husband and I stayed at Whistling Villa for ten days in July 2012. Everything was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for a better vacation, especially given the price point.
The pool was well maintained, as were the grounds, and we spent many lazy days out in the sun or shade by the pool. The bed was easily the most comfortable I have ever slept in in all my life. The villa was clean and tidy, which is important to us.
Whitsling Villa is a close drive (about 15 minutes) to Ocho Rios and is in the centre of Runaway Bay. You're never far away from everything you need.
The real jewel of this hidden treasure is the staff. Miss Joyce was so welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The prepared meals were second to none and it was so nice to have authentic Jamaican home cooking. Chris did an exceptional job keeping the grounds and pool maintained during our stay. We wanted privacy, which is why we chose a villa, but the second we needed something both of them seemed to know exactly when to appear. They truly made our stay a memorable one. Delores, our driver, was also great. All we had to do was call and she was there to help us with any errands we needed. Not only did she drive us, but often she'd accompany us to help us find the best deals, etc. We could not have asked for better people while on our vacation.
I would recommend Whistling Villa to all my friends and family. We've been raving about it since we returned home. We look forward to another vacation next year.
Will & Melissa