Runaway Bay Vacation villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Villa
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

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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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: King bed
  • 4 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • 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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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.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

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

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

No refund

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

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
24 hours after booking
25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
8 weeks before
No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
4 weeks before
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Things to know

Check in: 12:00 Check out: 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 Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

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

Calendar last updated:
18 Apr 2024

Years listed:
14

Based in:
Canada
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

4.5
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75 reviews
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Gucci1030

Great time
Feb 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 

4 Mar 2024

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38omeryilmaz

your very own private resort
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 

22 Feb 2023

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

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Flowers P
Mandeville, Jamaica

Home Away From Home
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 

19 Sep 2021

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876AMW

How to achieve 0% guest rating
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 

29 Feb 2020

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Dreamer05221298353

A Wonderful Villa Experience
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 

16 Jan 2020

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FAQs

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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.

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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 holiday booking to view Osburn the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Or send Osburn (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay 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 holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Osburn (the owner) before booking?

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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 my 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 holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday 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 my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Osburn (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday 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 holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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