We had the most amazing stay at Tammy's beautiful house just before the holidays. I almost didn't write this review since I am nervous about too many other people finding out about it since we absolutely plan to return.
Our group consisted of 6 adults and 6 children (age 2 - 5). We all had a wonderful time!
House is beautiful. Pool is awesome (it's saltwater, which is so much nicer than chlorine!) AC units in bedrooms worked great. Big TV in living room and you can sign into your Netflix or Amazon account.
The private beach is amazing! Bigga (Tony) was the nicest host and there's a great building on the beach with a bathroom, lounge area, etc. We felt so spoiled!!!
But what really makes the house special is its unbelievable staff. I wish they could have come home with us! Bev is so warm and thoughtful!!! Aldane is the sweetest man and so helpful and kind - the kids loved him. Barbara is the BEST cook ever - don't miss her jerk chicken, grilled lobster tails, grilled fish, coconut rice with pigeon peas, ackee & saltfish, homemade plantain chips & salsa... basically everything she makes you will LOVE. And she was incredibly thoughtful and careful with one of the children who has a severe dairy allergy -- she always made sure he had delicious food that was safe to eat. She also satisfied our children's "unique" palates (not easy - they are the pickiest bunch of toddlers you've ever met!).
Tammy is a gracious host and patiently answered all of my endless questions leading up to the trip. She is so on top of everything!
Anyway, all of this is to say that we will absolutely be returning to the Coach House at Good Hope in the future! Do yourself a favor and stay there too :)
Coach House at Good Hope
Caribbean / Jamaica / Montego Bay
The Coach House at Good Hope is a fantastic informal gathering place for families, retreats, and friends - with space for togetherness, space for discovering nature, and space for alone time. Like traveling through a time warp, to visit Jamaica's countryside is to experience another Jamaica of 30 years ago. The pace is slow, the lifestyle uncomplicated, the people are kind and calm, the service is relaxed and meals are served family style. For larger groups there are 2 extra bedrooms, just 50 paces away that may be available for an occupancy of 18 pax.
Overview
The Coach House, situated in the heart of the beautiful 18th-century historic Good Hope Estate, is a country villa with 7 contemporary bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, air conditioning & en-suite bathrooms. Recently renovated with stylish new interiors and the addition of a 50-foot infinity edge pool & an open-air dining terrace. Good Hope’s private beach house (25-minute drive away) has a 110-foot white sand beach and calm waters for swimming.
- 7-bedroom private cut-stone country house on 2000 acres of glorious farm, citrus orchards, and coconuts
- 7 1/2 bathrooms
- Magnificent views of the plantation & Cockpit country
- Full staff: cook, butler, housekeeper/laundress
- Infinity edge 50-foot swimming pool
- Outdoor dining terrace
- Wi-Fi throughout. Smart TV for Netflix & YouTube
- Child friendly
- Outdoor movie projector for nighttime gatherings watching your favorite movie under the stars!
- Guided river and farm walk
- Horseback riding, river picnics, Yoga lessons, pottery lessons, bonfire nights – for various fees
- Coach House has access to the Good Hope private beach clubhouse with loungers, boogie boards, and paddle boards. Guests may occasionally share this 110 ft. beach with other Good Hope guests.
- A full-time driver is highly recommended for this villa
Good Hope Estate is about two thousand acres in size and is in the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica. This property sits in a wonderful valley, which is surrounded by the green hills of the cockpit country. The Martha Brae River flows straight through the entire Good Hope land.
A fantastic gathering place for families, retreats, and friends,- with space for togetherness, space for discovering nature, and space for alone time.
Today Good Hope is a tourist destination for guests to enjoy the property with Chukka Caribbean’s Eco-tour. The Coach House welcomes guests to immerse themselves in the history, nature & beauty of Jamaica.
Accommodations
The Coach House at Good Hope has 6 bedrooms in the main building (4 ground level and 2 upstairs) and a private 7th bedroom on the lower garden level.
The four bedrooms on the ground level are all located off the beautiful entrance hall & sitting area, with its arched entrance, cut stone walls, and limestone floors. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and bathrooms, one at each end of the house both with spectacular views of the valley. A seventh bedroom is very private, perfect for young adults - located at the lower garden level, accessed from the main pool terrace via a metal spiral staircase or a path along the side of the Villa.
All 7 bedrooms have bathrooms, fans, and air-conditioning
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1
King-size bed (or the option of 2 twin beds) and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Bedroom 2
King-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Bedroom 3
King-size bed (or the option of 2 twin beds) and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Bedroom 4
King-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
First Floor
Bedroom 5
King-size bed (or the option of 2 twin beds) and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Bedroom 6
King-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Lower Garden Level – Accessed from the main pool terrace via a metal spiral staircase or a path along the side of the Villa
Bedroom 7
Queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in rain shower.
Good Hope boasts over 2,000 acres of lush plant life, primary jungle, scenic views of the Cockpit Country, majestic Martha Brae River, as well as the historic Great House. Good Hope Estate is the Caribbean’s first and only nature adventure park with a variety of adventures and cultural experiences including the thrilling zip line canopy, relaxing jungle river tubing, walking tour, Appleton Rum Tasting, Great House tour, and bird aviary. With 17 working buildings, including the Great House, it is the ideal location to incorporate adventure while maintaining the history, culture, and natural beauty of the beautiful Good Hope Estate. The addition of the Jungle Adventure Falls has created even more family fun in a safe and splash-filled area. With 3 pools, a cascading waterfall, a river walk, and a 300ft slide the whole family will create memories to last a lifetime.
Beach
Our private Good Hope Sangha beach clubhouse is 25 minutes away - with 110 feet of beachfront, a clubhouse with an upper deck, outside showers, a lovely shade tree, and warm calm, shallow waters to swim and play. We have deck chairs and lounges as well as a paddleboard, a kayak, and boogie boards to enjoy. Bring your music to play on our sound system. We will bring down a picnic for your family or group to enjoy.
Activities
Guests of Good Hope get a discounted price on activities at Chukka (Good Hope). These can be booked on-island, such as tubing, bamboo rafting, zip line, rum tasting, and eco bike tours.
All guests have complimentary access to the pools, water slide, river, and waterfalls at Chukka (Good Hope).
Amenities
7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14 Guests
- Bedrooms Only
- Connecting bedrooms
- Golf Nearby – Half Moon, Cinnamon Hill, White Witch
- Access to Chukka Good Hope
- Communications: Wireless Internet Access
- 50-foot infinity edge pool
- Kayak at the beach
- Snorkel gear
- Cook
- 2 Butlers
- Housekeeper/Laundress
- Other: Spa on Site or Nearby
- Available for Large Groups
- Available for Weddings
- Pool and Sea Area: Paddle Boards
- Good Hope’s private beach house (15 min drive away) has a 110-foot white sand beach and calm waters for swimming
- Magnificent views of plantation & Cockpit country
- Helicopter pad
- Poolside shower
- Speaker with Bluetooth
- Ping pong table
Details
Beach Details
Private beach is 15 minutes away
Pool Details
16x50 foot pool
Distance Details
Beach: 15 minutes via car
Town: 15 minutes via car
Airport: 45 minutes (MBJ - Montego Bay)
Holidays: 7-night minimum stay required (full-house rate is required for all holiday weeks which include Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve)
Extra Guest Fee: Extra beds beyond the 14 double occupancy capacity will be charged $35 per person per day.
Rates include full villa staff.
Transportation and food are additional.
The Coach House is a fantastic gathering place for families, retreats, and friends,- with space for togetherness as well as space for discovering nature.
Exclusive Offers
Executive Owners now receive up to $100 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $50 |
5+ Nights | $100 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Presidential Owners now receive up to $175 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $100 |
5+ Nights | $175 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Chairman's Club Owners now receive up to $250 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $150 |
5+ Nights | $250 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Location
Reviews
Thank you for arranging the transportation from Coach House to the beach. We went every day and it was a relief knowing we had reliable and helpful service. Errol was our driver. He was very pleasant, energetic, knowledgeable, and all-around great driver. I would highly recommend him to drive the Linda Smith Villa van - he was a great representative for your company.
We got an opportunity to speak with the owner of Good Hope - that was a real treat! He took us on a long tour of the property and hearing the history of the plantation was fabulous and enjoyable. Eating oranges I picked off the trees as we walked was delicious as well. This felt like a real privilege to spend time with him.
The food was very good; Ms. Barb took good care of us and we had no food allergy issues. Every meal was served buffet style . Our girls (17, 16, 15, 15) had a great time at Chukka. It was obviously very convenient. We received a discount and were able to use the ticket over several days
The beach front was absolutely spectacular. We had lunch there every day, swam out to the reef for snorkeling, and I enjoyed some fishing. The house there was nice! Having facilities next to where you are beaching is wonderful.
Greg F
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