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Whistling Villa-Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay Jamaica – Home 2286090 Villa

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Whistling Villa-Most Affordable Private Villa with pool In Runaway Bay Jamaica – Home 2286090

  • Villa
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Whistling Villa is a modern and affordable vacation rental home located at Runaway Bay,on Jamaica's North Coast .There are four large air-conditioned bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, cable tv,and walk in closet, giving accommodation for eight persons. Children are always welcome, and babysitting can be arranged.The villa is ideal for family renunions,intimate wedding reception,or a group of friends hanging out and having a good time.

Swim at leisure in your own private fresh water pool, or relax in the sunshine in the pool area. Free access to public beach, and shared private beach for villa guests is just minutes away. The villa also includes free wifi,and SONOS wireless speaker to play all your favourite music via your smart phone. The optional staff will prepare delicious meals for you, served on the terrace, pool area, or in the dining room. There are fantastic local places to eat and nearby hotels such as Jewel Resorts, Sandals, Gran Bahia, FDR,RIU, Club Ambiance,where you can purchase a day pass, or night pass for evening activities and nightlife.

The Villa is just 20 minutes from the legendary Dunn's River Falls, and Mystic Mountain Rain Forest in Ocho Rios. There is plenty of shopping ,restaurants,Margaritaville beach bar, and Hard Rock Cafe in Ocho Rios.There is also Dolphin cove,The Blue Hole,zip lining ,river tubing ,deep sea fishing amongst many other adventures.

Whistling Villa is also adjacent to Runaway Bay's 18-hole,PGA-quality golf course. Runaway Bay is away from the city and is great escape from the busy life. Golfers love the course, and Scuba divers and Snorkelers love the underwater sites. Walkers, joggers and horseback riders love the beach and mountains.

We can make arrangements to have a personal driver with transportation for airport pick up and customize your own tours.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Bedroom 4: King bed
  • 4 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

We can arrange airport transport with independent driver and the driver can be hired for all trips/errands at reasonable cost.

Interaction with guest

The groundskeeper lives on the property in separate quarters,(not in the villa) and the offsite manager will meet with the guests. All guest enquiries are answered promptly.

Policies

Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
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
Yes, smoking allowed

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).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* 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

House rules

Copy of reservation agreement will be emailed to the guest once booking is confirmed.We require a credit card on file as security.Special events are allowed with prior consent of the owner.There is additional charge for special events.(parties,reunions etc)

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About the owner

Osburn T.
Average reply time:
20 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
21 Apr 2024
Years listed:
14
Based in:
Canada
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
75 reviews

Excellent
56
Very Good
17
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
1

“Great time”

Reviewed 4 Mar 2024

Stayed for 2 weeks, had a wonderful time. Pool is fabulous and house is very comfortable with lotsa hot water! Jennifer and Chris were fantastic as was Brownie. You really need a car, we relied on tax… More

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“your very own private resort”

Reviewed 22 Feb 2023

excellent property and staff. 4bedrooms each with its own bathroom. clean linens and comfy bedding. Fully stocked kitchen includes everything to cook and bake. huge living/sitting area. multiple dinin… More

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Response from the owner Thanks again for your kind review and for being at the property. Osburn

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“Home Away From Home”

Reviewed 19 Sep 2021

this is our 3rd time we had a wonderful relaxing time as we did before beds are very very comfy, food was good as usual,The landscaping is something to look at !shout out to Chris the caretaker and la… More

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“How to achieve 0% guest rating”

Reviewed 29 Feb 2020

The reviews of this accommodation has proven to us that everyone's standard of living really differs. Horrible experience for 2 weeks. How does one justify sharing an accommodation with rodent… More

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“A Wonderful Villa Experience”

Reviewed 16 Jan 2020

This was our first trip to Whistling Villa, but it certainly won’t be our last. We are at the point in our lives where we have outlived resort type vacations and wanted to find a nice quiet vil… More

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“Third time was a charm”

Reviewed 16 Nov 2019

This is our third time we rented this villa in Runaway Bay, it just keeps getting better everytime we go. This has become our Jamaican destination vacation spot. Everything you need is here, and its… More

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“Best Villa in Jamaica”

Reviewed 1 Jul 2019

This was my 60th time to Jamaica, I have stayed at resorts and villas both. This was by far one of my favorite villas I have stayed in. I almost hate to share with too many people as I want to make su… More

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“My favourite place!”

Reviewed 16 Apr 2019

My third time staying at Whistling Villa and it did not disappoint! Absolutely love it every time. Osburn is super easy to communicate with and the staff is great. Highly recommend this beautiful vill… More

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Response from the owner Im really happy that I got a chance to meet you kate. Thanks for making Whistling Villa your home away from home. Osburn

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“Excellent Private Oasis- A vacation in a vacation”

Reviewed 18 Nov 2018

Privacy, personal catering, relaxation, escape the crowd and chaos and indulge in an unforgettable space, beautiful scenery, professional staff, management (Christopher property care taker /gardener, … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your return trip to the villa Denise.I hope to have you and your family there again soon. Osburn

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“Second visit and it's still a charmer”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2018

Designed as a lazy vacation, we experienced a great stay at the Whistling Villa in Runaway Bay. This was my second visit to this property where we stayed for nine days. The entire villa is spacious wi… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for making a return visit to Whistling Villa.We truly enjoyed having you stay at the villa again. Regards, Osburn

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Osburn (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?

Send Osburn (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 Osburn (the owner)?

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 Osburn the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Osburn (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 Osburn (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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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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 Osburn (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Osburn (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 Osburn (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Osburn (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?

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?

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 Osburn (the owner) a message.

If Osburn (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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