Topaz Dream Palace - live-in hosts - can book separate rooms – Home 8648960 B&B
- 4 bedrooms
- 16 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Topaz Dream Palace - live-in hosts - can book separate rooms – Home 8648960
- B&B
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 16
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Resident hosts Jah B and Cheri are devoted to giving personal attention, helping tailor a vacation you desire, as the Kings and Queens you are. We provide meal services, Jamaican cooking lessons, health coaching, cultural stories, tours, and transportation. Comfortably experience local culture. We're near the airport, and the “Hip Strip” shopping, dancing, dining, and beaches. Enjoy views and breezes on our verandas and roof deck. We have excellent reviews from guests who stayed with us before we listed on Trip Advisor.
A suite on each floor (each bedroom may be booked separately, or rent the whole house:
1st floor, Kalonji Suite: sleeps 6: 1 double, 1 single (Jamaican Apple/ magenta), private bath with shower; 2 double (Wood of Life/blue & yellow), adj full bath in the hall; share liv/din/kitchen/veranda
2nd floor, Talawa Suite: sleeps 6: a) 1 queen (Hummingbird/green), private bath with shower; b) 1 queen (Blue Mahoe/burnt red), adj full bath in hall; c) 1 double (Purple Haze'Passion Flower/purple), share the hall bath; share liv/din/kitchen, veranda
Apartment, Mango Island: sleeps 3: 1 queen, full bath with shower; single bed in living/dining room, share the bath; also a large closet, kitchen, and veranda. cable TV
VIP roof deck suite; Cloud 9 for Lovers (of Life!): 1 double bed, matching wardrobe, small table with 2 chairs, kitchenette with toaster oven, hotplate, blender/grinder, hot water pot, coffee pot, and plates, cups, glasses and silverware for 4; TV, fan and adjoining bathroom- jacuzzi, shower, sink, enclosed toilet
You can enjoy the living room, kitchen, and verandas on your floor and the roof deck. The two suites, one on each floor, plus the apartment and roof deck VIP suite, have separate entrances but can be joined for larger groups. All welcome to the roof deck with table/umbrella, chairs; sometimes schedule jacuzzi.
Our guest home is built on top of Mount Salem, so there’s always a cool breeze and views from our roof deck and verandas, overlooking Montego Bay, the ocean, and mountains. Reggae music is usually wafting through the air from the nearby corner of indoor markets, takeout food, and other local neighborhood services. It’s just a short drive from the airport, the “hip strip” for dancing, shopping, and beaches, the straw market for local crafts and clothing, the experience of downtown and suburban health food store, pharmacies bookstores, and large supermarkets with many brands you would see in the U.S.
Jah B is an excellent chef for meals, juices prepared with fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, fish and chicken from the nearby farmers’ market. If you wish, he’ll guide you through the market, and provide cooking lessons. He’s a great ‘selector’ of CD love songs, soul and reggae music. Cheri, a certified health education coach, enjoys sharing her miracle recovery from cancer using natural healing methods. We both love to introduce our guests to welcoming family and friends, the beautiful beaches and countryside, cultural history, folktales, and the variety of attractions.
Enjoy local treats like breadfruit, water apples, June plums, mangos, spice buns, cocoa balls, coconut drops, grape-nut ice cream, sweet potato pudding, and "blue drawers." Feast on ackee and salt fish (the national dish; ackee from our backyard tree), jerk chicken, curried goat, festival (sweet fried pastry), yam, green banana, rice and peas (red beans), and callaloo (greens), and snack on patties (veggies, chicken or beef in fried pastry). Savor mountain spring water, coconut water, pineapple, soursop, cherry, and mango juices, ting (carbonated grapefruit), sorrel, ginger beer, rum cream, Red Stripe beer, and the nutritious tea from moringa or soursop leaves (from our backyard tree).
Cheri met Jah B in 1994 when she came to Jamaica to find a guest house she had ‘dreamed’ she was to have in retirement. Instead, she met Toney; they instantly fell in love and were married in 1996, raising two sons in Philadelphia. A while ago, the time was right for Toney, with a contractor friend and family expertise, to build our guest-house. The name combines our November birthstones—topaz, plus my dream, plus it looks like a palace, doesn’t it! Be ready to be treated like the Queens and Kings you are!
Climb Dunns River Falls, go zip-lining and bobsledding, drive through Fern Gully, express One Love: visit with the artists at Rasnatango Gardens and Gallery, feed hummingbirds, also Rastafari Village; Negril: experience cliff jumping at famous Rick's Cafe, go rafting on the Martha Brae, add 10 years to your life by swimming in the rare sparkling Luminous Lagoon, tour the Green Grotto Cave, go horseback riding in the mountains and along the ocean, bike ride through the Blue Mountains, enjoy the 7-levels of YS Falls, tour the Appleton Rum Estate and factory, dine in the Houseboat Grill, Pier 1 and the Pelican Grill, dance at Margaritaville, Pier 1, Moods, Taboo; tour active St. James Anglican church, built in 1775...
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 2 Full baths, 2 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- 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.
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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 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 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
Cheri B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Jun 2021
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
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“Our stay at Topaz”
I was booked to stay at another location with my daughters but that was cancelled by the owners 3 days before my flight. I found Topaz and emailed the owner Cheri who was very very helpful, even in my… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Dear Norma, You are so lovely and so are your family. We enjoyed your stay with us and were so glad to be able to work it and arrangement with you to get out of the problem you so unfortunately experienced -- so you could come to beautiful Jamaica with the friendly people, weather and landscape. Thank you for your review - you know we will always welcome you and hope you Soon Come. One love, Cheri and Jah B
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Paradise with the comforts of home...”
I had a lovely time during my visit. The suite was clean, had a kitchen for cooking and was very private. The host are very accommodating and were available to chat, cook a delicious Jamaican meal or … More
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Response from the owner Lucretia, Thank you so much for choosing us and for this thoughtful review. We loved having you stay with us -- you were such a delight. It has been great keeping in touch with you. We're excited about you coming back so we can experience even more beautiful Jamaica together. Jah B says he's ready to cook some more special meals for you. We hope you Soon Come! One love, Cheri and Jah B
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing Jamaica Accomodation”
From the moment I arrived in Jamaica the hosts treated me like family. They are resourceful. The Blue Topaz Palace is beautiful. I will be returning asap.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Susan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You were our 52nd (set of) guests. We've been so fortunate to attract only awesome people, and you were the best. We loved spending time with you and are keeping your loving essence in our hearts. Wishing you happiness and health, and looking forward to your return. One love, Cheri and Toney
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Cheri (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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Send Cheri (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Cheri (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Cheri the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Cheri (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Cheri (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Cheri (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Cheri (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.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Cheri (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.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Cheri (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Cheri (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- 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 Cheri (the owner) a message.
If Cheri (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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