Casa da Buena Vista Bed & Breakfast Apt. 2, Mandev – Home 4945808 B&B
- 1 bedroom
- 3 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Casa da Buena Vista Bed & Breakfast Apt. 2, Mandev – Home 4945808
- B&B
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 3
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 37 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Welcome! Our 1 bedroom apt has beautiful outdoor space with herbs, fruit trees, exotic orchids & birds. Centrally located just a five minutes from Northern Caribbean University and the town centre. Wake up to the singing of tropical birds and slumber away to the fragrance of Trumpet flowers. Our home away from home apartment comes fully equipped with with all your essential needs including electric water heater with standby water tank and pumps. The weather in Mandeville is cool all year round so no need for air conditioning. Fans are in the apartments. Wifi is on the entire property. Just bring your clothes and food, and you are good to go. You can also send us your grocery list and we'll do the shopping for you.
Lots of outdoor dining spaces, benches and hammock for relaxation. Continental breakfast is served under the lychee tree on the front lawn or in the back patio between 8.30-9.00 AM. Please let us know if you have any special needs.
Public transportation is easily accessible just outside our gate during peak hours and end of road off peak. Knutsford Express Luxury Coach Service (book online) goes across the island including airports, and buses are also nearby. Great for intimate weddings.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Patio
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Charmaine L.
- Calendar last updated:
- 22 Apr 2020
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
– based on 12 reviews
Very Good
12 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 1
“Terrible, pedophile, rotten experience”
**WARNING** Richard & Lisa have made somewhat of a business by preying on their guests. Stayed here for one night with my other half and Richard took it to the next level by taking inappropriate p… More
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“Homely”
This place will be my 'stop-spot' should I decide to spend a few days in Mandeville at any time. It is situated in a safe neighborhood with an easy proximity to the town. There is a warm sen… More
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Response from the owner Dear Marlon, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are pleased that your stay was pleasant, comfortable and enjoyed our worldly veranda talks. We look forward to many more intriguing conversations. Welcome home! Lisa
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Nightmare”
First I would like to say myself and my partner stayed at Castle da Buena vista bed and breakfast we stayed for 3 weeks and the room appartment was only serviced once and we were only given clean bed… More
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Response from the owner Trish and Dale, I am quite dismayed and disturbed with the comments you have made here online, particularly so, after just reading the kind comments that you wrote in our guest book. These online comments are most upsetting considering the lengths to which we went to accommodate you and make your stay a pleasurable one. Starting with your arrival at 2AM in your rental car with 2 additional guests who were not apart of your booking and remained for 2 days at no additional charge and breakfast provided at a cost of $8 each and you asked to deduct from your security deposit. Further, your brother returned for 2 additional days, again at no additional charge. With regards to your comment of your partner being asked to do odd jobs, at no time have we ever asked any of our guests to do odd jobs or work of any sort nor did you and I have any conversation as mentioned in your online comments. Now in regards to the toilet overflow as you will recall on 3 different occasions we were forced to bring the plumber out to clear the toilet which in each instance was caused by large volumes of toilet paper and the last time a bar of soap stuck in the line. While we have hosted many guests over the years, you have managed an accomplishment that no other guests have achieved. The bar of soap being of particular interest given that we only provide liquid soaps on property. Furthermore, at the time of your departure we continued to extend every courtesy which included relocation of another paying guest in order to accommodate Dale to catch his flight at a later date for which we were not compensated. In regards to your statement that no cleaning services were provided, once again this is all false as you were the one that refused to allow housekeeping weekly access as you stated you do your daily cleaning. On a daily basis you were provided with fresh rolls of toilet paper as you stated that your partner uses quite a lot, garbage bags and every other day clean towels and linen as per your demand. Again, I am quite disturbed given the following comments in our guestbook written by you: "We had a relaxing 3 weeks. Thank you Lisa for making us feel welcome and thank you Josephine for the lovely traditional cooked breakfast. With happiest memories and kindest regards, Dale & Trish." I am not clear on what your objectives are with these online comments. While every guests has the right to give a favourable/unfavourable review, I would appreciate some degree of fairness in your exercising this right. Your comments here online do not reflect the lengths to which you were accommodated. Notwithstanding we went the extra mile to make your stay memorable by hosting a Japanese Birthday Dinner Party with chop sticks and bowls with Yuki and friends (Japanese guests) who graciously prepared miso soup, seaweed salads, sushi, Japanese pancakes etc. to Dale's pescetarian and your vegetarian needs, with a grand finale of Josephine singing Happy Birthday while I brought out the candle lit specially ordered Lychee Birthday Cake (double layer 8"x12") and all the other guests joined in and toasted with the wines AT NOT COST TO YOU. Please check Instagram #casadabuenavistabnb and Facebook as other guests posted pictures, and also the Tripadvisor review before yours and on Booking.com as the guests were all here at the same time with you. I hope that you both had a pleasant flight home and will share your many pictures (especially the birthday ones) with your friends and new found family in Clarendon. Warmest, Lisa
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“Home away from home”
The the food, the fresh air, sound of nature outside, birds singing and the most unforgettable hospitality! Mandeville gets really cool sometimes and for my stay we had temperatures in the 60s at nigh… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much Nicola for your kind words. We are happy that we made your stay very relaxing and memorable. Welcome home!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic Apartment”
The two of us stayed in the larger of the two apartments for 13 nights in April 2016. I am from the UK and have visited Jamaica several times but had never stayed in Mandeville. The apartment is l… More
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Response from the owner We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you both again to Jamaica. One Love, Lisa
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Mrs”
Hello Lisa, We felt special in your beautiful home..... the location was ideal, situated in a quiet residential area 10 minutes walk to the centre of Mandeville. There was plenty of supermarkets, ba… More
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Response from the owner Rose, Lewis and Rachael came to stay with us due to their Mom/Grandma's funeral. We are happy that we and all our other guests were able to make your stay a very special one especially in the kids time of grief. Seeing the kids coming early to the dining table and enjoying our Jamaican meals was very heartwarming. Our home will always be your home. Warmest
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“FANTASTIC BNB”
stayed here for a week and it was so lovely the breakfast was great the hotel manger was very accomodating would recomend this to others. do stay here you wont be disappointed.
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Response from the owner Aundria, we are so honored to have hosted you and your guests. Hopefully on your next visit you will grace us with one of your hit singles and an autographed picture for our walls. Welcome home.
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“You can stop looking: you've found it!”
Our stay at Casa da Buena Vista was awesomely comfortable. Lisa is an incredibly caring and considerate host. Our suite was homey, clean and beautiful, and we wish we could have stayed longer. And wh… More
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Response from the owner We also wished you could have stayed longer... Homey will always be here with a special breakfast waiting for you.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A slice of paradise!”
Hidden in the hill tops, yet close enough to the main part of town. I stayed at the Wood lawn Great house for 6 days. I fell in love with this place & plan to return shortly. Not only is it afford… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind thoughts and words, Woodlawn Great House is a slice of paradise, and we were happy to share it with you. When ever you decide to visit again, your home away from home will be waiting for you . Thank you again"
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“Ms”
Me and my fiance stayed here for a week it was everything we were promise and more. The warm hospitality was welcoming we enjoyed the inside as well as outdoors, ms lisa checked on us to make sure we&… More
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Response from the owner We are anticipating your return to the sun-ripped fruits and the chirping of our birds... thanks Camille for making us your home away from home.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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You can get in touch with Charmaine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Charmaine the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Charmaine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Charmaine (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Charmaine (the owner) a message.
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