Port Maria, Saint Mary Parish
Treat yourself to the healing airs and skyblue Caribbean waters of Blue Harbour Jamaica. Overlooking Jamaica's scenic North Coast with a view of the Blue Mountain Range, this lush seven acre private cove offers the ideal setting for relaxation and recreation.
Swim, explore, and delight in native Jamaican cooking. The three villas of Blue Harbour are your base from which to experience the gardens and terraces abundant with fruit bearing trees, coconut, and banana. Beyond the saltwater pool, small colorful fish scatter through the coral reefs that follow the coast.
Built by the late British playwright, author, actor, Sir Noel Coward as his Caribbean hide-away, this beautiful property has entertained many celebrities such as Sir Winston Churchill, Errol Flyn, Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, David Niven, and Alec Guiness to name a few.
Our staff looks forward to providing an atmosphere of genuine Jamaican hospitality.
Keywords: 3 cottages by the sea
Our extended family had a lovely stay! Michelle is a welcoming host and we feasted on chef Hortense’s authentic delicious cooking. Leroy was always available for any needs and we enjoyed both the pool and water adventures on kayak and paddle board! This is not a resort. But if you want an authentic Jamaican experience in beautiful country you couldn’t pick a better place!
The property is beautiful. A perfect place to relax with privacy and the serene sound of the sea. The property manager and cook are a genuine, personable, generous, kind people. They are a pleasure to be around and the food is excellent. We are going back.
We spent 10 days at Noel Coward’s Blue Harbour and enjoyed every moment. We were looking for a place far from the tourist crowd and hoping to experience real Jamaica. Blue Harbour was all this and more! Friends and family joined us at different times-making things a little unpredictable, but manager Leroy and chef Rasta Roy were great about that. The pool was extraordinary and we enjoyed its privacy and beauty night and day. The buildings have incredible verandas and views of the bay and mountains. The home cooked Jamaican food was sublime. The place really seemed magical and very special on a spiritual level. We left with priceless memories, new friendships and hopes to return someday soon.
It was a lovely time had at Noel Coward's Blue Harbour. The property has a lot of history, and it was felt throughout our stay. The view of the Blue Mountains at sunrise while drinking our coffee hit the spot every morning. The property is large and private. The pool area was a beautiful area to relax at and is located down by the sea so there are a good number of steps to walk up and down to the main villa. There is an additional path and rustic steps to take you to the old pool and sandy/beach area. Unfortunately, during our stay, the wind was not in our favor, and it was a bit difficult to get out and snorkel, but we were able to make it out for a bit utilizing the paddle board. We did enjoy beach combing and finding fun sea glass and shells. We enjoyed walking around the property and checking out the foliage/coconut trees and walking up to Firefly Estate. Although there are staff onsite, this is not a resort, which was what we were looking for. The staff are there to keep up with the grounds and assist as they can with reasonable needs. They are available on the property and frequently can be in touch with you in the lower area of Villa Grande. Roy did a fantastic job cooking for us in the evening at an additional cost of food and labor. He also led us on our hike to Firefly. LeRoy was a joy to talk to and listen to music with and taught us how to play dominos. Michele the owner of the property was in town and stays at the residence up a bit from Villa Grande. She assisted in arranging us to purchase and receive wonderful Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee from her cousin's coffee farm, arranged for a wood carver in town to bring items to the house for me to browse and purchase (I was looking for some authentic keepsakes to bring back home), taught me how to make a pina colada from scratch and answered any questions we may have had during our stay. It was nice to get away to experience a different culture and meet new friends. If you are looking for a typical touristy Caribbean destination, this area may not be what you are looking for. We ran into a handful of businesses/bars/restaurants that were closed or not available and going off the main highway was a challenge to drive on (washed out/pothole roads). We did find that being at Blue Harbour was the spot we enjoyed spending most of our time. Wi-Fi was accessible in the main building, Villa Grande. We activated the international option with our phones and had talk/text/data during our stay.
Wow! After 7 days at Blue Harbour, we are home feeling rejuvenated! Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Michele, Leroy, Roy and Patrice were so accommodating and lovely to get to know. Here is an honest review of the type of stay you will have at Blue Harbor. There are a few ways to experience the island and this is the route we wanted to take. We wanted a genuine, small town, off the beaten path kind of stay. We didn't want an all inclusive, cookie cutter type of hotel. This house is historic and has all the character of a historic homestead. The property is beautiful with lush trees and plants to discover. The top balcony has easily the most spectacular view on the east coast (in my opinion.) We loved it so much, we slept outside for 4 nights just to feel the warm breeze and fall asleep to the ocean crashing against the shore. After a long travel day, when Michele offered us a meal at Blue Harbour, we were delighted not to venture out and find a restaurant or food accommodations. We ended up eating breakfast and dinner at Blue Harbour for 4 days and all the meals were fantastic. I felt that they were so reasonably priced and you could taste the love that went into each dish. We loved going into Oracabessa for lunch at Chris' Cafe and also immersing ourselves in local markets and stores. It was a special visit and one we will certainly treasure. We definitely plan on returning and visiting with our new friends at Blue Harbour.
Blue Harbour is the place to go if you want peace and connection with Jamaica. This is not a cookie cutter resort, it is staying in a historical home with all that implies. Simple honest with history. Spotlessly clean it is with quaint vintage atmosphere. I absolurly loved being here. We wanted to see the unspoilt beauty of the Port Maria area and that is what we got. Thank you Michelle, Leroy and Rasta Roy for cooking our lovely breakfast and dinners and being such friendly people.. Who can i thank for the view from the veranda? It was so beautiful it gave me peace every day. Come herd if you want solitude, bring witb you beer anx wine or whatever you need beyond a hot meal if you wish to eat in. Orracabessa is close as is Port Maria if you wish to eat out.
For our wedding anniversary our family of 5 adults and 2 children slipped into a magical place. The photos do not do it justice. The setting is spectacular. The accommodations are those of a comfortable historical home not institutional elegance. The grounds are lovely, the pool inviting, the sea and mountain views unbeatable. But - the most important element was the care provided by the staff. LeRoy handles everything and Roy's jerk chicken was reason enough to go. Michele has a treasure which you would be forever thankful if you can experience. If you go, take time to ask questions and hear some wonderful stories about this special place. The family is unanimous in wanting another visit!
Chose the property for location, really enjoyed our stay due to Roy & Leroy! They are so accommodating and friendly. Roy's cooking was great, and Leroy was very knowledgeable about the area. Our stay was very comfortable, with room to spread out for our group of 3. Loved the rocking chairs on the upstairs balcony, it was easy to relax before bed with a drink in hand. We got spoiled enjoying the sunrise and sunsets, and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Everything was clean when we arrived, and there was maid service during our stay. We felt safe knowing there was always someone onsite. And we were able to park our car within the gated area. The property has everything you need for a comfortable relaxing stay. While we were out and about every day and did not get to fully immerse ourselves in the property, we look forward to returning to do just that!
Great property management ..has a salt water.pool and beautiful places close by to port maria to visit very convenient and soothing
A perfect Family getaway! No TV! This is a historic property. With only some minor changes. You can imagine what it must have been like when Sir Winston Churchill, Alec Guiness, and many other famous people stayed here! Off the beaten path. It is private, and peaceful. You will fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves, and cool ocean breeze!. The Host,Michele, and Staff were so kind, thoughtful, and helpful! We can't wait to go back with more of our family!
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