Tingalayas Retreat

April Wedding at Tingalayas

2011-05-04T16:32:00.000-07:00

Magical

Reviewed on 05/02/2011 for a stay on 04/01/2011

From the moment we arrived at Tingalayas it was heaven. The property is beautiful. The plants, the water, the rocks, the rooms, everything was perfect. The caretaker, Jube, was the coolest/nicest person ever. Anything we needed Jube could provide. It was very nice how private and secluded everything was. The snorkeling was great! It was the perfect spot for my wedding. Tingalayas has it all! Fire pit, gazebo, sandy beach, patio into the rocks. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Negril and hope to visit again very soon! Thank you Tingalayas for making my wedding and vacation the best time I've ever had.

"Spectacular Stay"

My recent vacation to Negril was made perfect by Tingalayas. Truly a relaxing vacation! We ate delicious, healthy food prepared by Jube and Maria, our new lifelong friends. We swam and snorkeled in the most beautiful water off the property's private cliffs. We partied and had a blast all in our little private paradise--Tingalayas. Please don't change a thing! You've got a jewel in this place! Favorite...vacation...ever.

Serene

Reviewed on 05/02/2011 for a stay on 04/01/2011

Our group of family and friends had the best vacation/wedding ever! All of the staff was very pleasant and made it easy to feel like you were at home. I highly recommend this spot for any type of function. It is in a great location and has the best views ever! We will definitely be back!!!

Guests from Colorado say:

2011-02-24T15:09:00.001-08:00

Great place to stay

well what can you say about a place where you can actually be with the people and culture, Jube the resident Rasta who I have known and consider a brother for over 28 years was a great host and a true spirit he will go out of his way to help , and I wont even have to say any thing about his cooking (if you know Peter) Its a great place and location on the cliffs where you are able to get a feel of Jamaica. Tingalayas is the real deal it is a place that the cliffs needed Bravo. If you looking for a down to earth place to stay you might not ever want to leave. I give it 4 stars its not to be missed. safe and secure absolutely

New Review

2011-02-24T15:07:00.001-08:00

"Beauty and Peace converge at Tingalayas..."

Tingalayas is a special gem tucked away in Negril's West End. My room was exactly as pictured and was outfitted with personal touches I wouldn't have found at mainstream/chain hotels. The staff was very supportive and assisted me with everything I needed. The only bummer was not being able to swim in the ocean fed pool b/c I hadn't anticipated low tide affecting the pool's water level. Jube is an amazing cook. There is no need to seek out meals elsewhere. During my stay I met a couple who said they were on their 5th visit. They assured me the place gets more beautiful each time. I've since recommended the place to a friend for a wedding/honeymoon one-stop.

Ali And Evan From Portland say:

2011-02-12T09:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Lisa,

We are just settling back home in Portland after what can only be described as a magical stay at Tingalayas. We cannot thank you enough for accommodating us and opening up your sanctuary to guests. We had a wonderful stay from beginning to end, and found our time in the West End and Tingalayas to be the highlight of our vacation in Jamaica. In fact, we found ourselves not only wishing we stayed longer, but already looking forward to our next visit. Jube and Maria were wonderful hosts; we felt obliged to be in their company, and as chefs, honored to be able to taste some of their delicious cooking and share with them, some of ours. Whether dining on ackee fruit and scotch bonnet pepper sauce in the morning, or taking in a sunset and goat walk from your terraced oceanfront property, the entire experience felt completely unspoiled. In many ways, we felt our stay was meant to be. We felt an immediate connection with Jube, the other guests and the land, and it was an honor being part of the Tingalayas experience.

Ali and Evan came from Portland, Oregon where they live creatively, cooking all the while.
Here's a link to their blog, footbridge to the feast

Happy Couple from Calgary

2010-04-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

WE WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNING! I hope to book up the whole place with friends in a few years – for my 30th!

Jube, Debra, Boston, June, and David everybody was wonderful and made us feel completely at home and welcome. We felt like we got to know a little bit of the real Jamaica. We enjoyed our days of stress-free nothingness – just soaking up the good vibes that Tingalayas had to offer. We snorkeled off the cliffs everyday…which was so neat! And the food, where do I begin with Jube’s cooking – amazing! And the hammocks, wow, I am not much of a napper, but enjoyed more than a few in those hammocks. I added to the library and enjoyed a few books from there while I was down (great idea). The bikes are a great touch as we used them almost every day to get our patties and rum! David was so hospitable and so glad we could strike a friendship.

A Group of Ten from Chicago Celebrates

2010-03-29T20:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Lisa:

I just wanted to email you to say that our stay at Tingalayas Retreat was wonderful. It was everything I had hoped for my husband's 50th birthday celebration! Planning a trip for 10 people can be challenging, but from the very beginning you made me feel like I had chosen the right place. Every time I emailed you with a question, you supplied a prompt response. Booking over the internet without any real guarantees can be scary and with you, I always felt that I would not be let down! As soon as I passed through your red wooden gate, I knew that I was going to be very happy at Tingalayas Retreat!

The property itself is great- peaceful, relaxing and probably the best swimming I have ever experienced right from the privacy of our own patio. The caretaker,Jube is a real gem of a man and so is Boss, your other employee. They took great care of us, introducing us to their native foods and looking out for us. Our whole group really bonded with them and we all just hung out, relaxing, cooking, swimming and watching the gorgeous sunsets!

You have done a great job making all the houses cozy and unique and the tropical landscape is beautiful. We loved where you are situated on such a quiet part of the road and we took several bike rides in both directions. We all felt very safe having Jube's watchful eyes on everything. I know that we picked the absolute best place to stay in Negril and I know that all of us want to come back!

Kati and Jim from Chicago
March 2010

SOUL REBELLION

2010-03-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

Tingalayas Retreat is proud to be a sponsor of Soul Rebellion
"Soul Rebellion was founded in March of 2006, developed as a response to the typical and generic spring break experience. We promise to deliver something different - something that would function as an engine of social transformation and cultural awareness. Something that would make a difference, that spoke about heritage while looking to the future. Something dynamic, something that reflected an authentic Jamaican experience."

You could call it responsible Spring Breaking! Alongside the music, the sun and the fun
there is an opportunity to contribute and help build the Jamaican educational system.
We all know children are the future of any society and educated children build stronger communities.

Happy Visitors From Illinois-February 2010

2010-03-03T10:52:00.001-08:00

Lisa

Just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed our stay at Tingalayas! We've been going to Negril for over nine years now, and this was THE BEST vacation we ever enjoyed there. I can't say enough about everything from the accomodations to the peace and quiet.
Jube is the the most fantastic host who was willing to help out with whatever we had planned and even suggested stuff for us to do. I loved the Jamaican cooking lessons he gave me!! Now if I could only find ackee here stateside! He is one of the nicest Jamaicans we have ever met. You have a gem in that man!
We will definitely be returning!

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us!

Marilyn & Greg Squire

The New Tingalayas Retreat Website is Up and Running!

2009-06-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

Follow the link to our newly designed website!
Look to your left and click on Tingalayas Retreat Website

Website created by Michael Auger
http://www.arty4ever.com/

Video Tour created by Dennis Boni
of Boni Productions
http://www.boniproductions.com/

Look for Tingalayas on the VRBO.COM site

2008-11-12T13:31:00.000-08:00

Tingalayas is now listed on the Vacation Rentals by Owner Site.
please go to vrbo.com and look for listing #210845

while there you can also see our Rental Cabin, The Mountain Laurel Hideaway.

Tingalayas Retreat Slideshow

2008-09-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

This slideshow is a preliminary showing of the Property, Tingalayas Retreat located on the West
End of Negril, Jamaica.

Tingalayas Retreat is a four acre compound of lush tropical foliage and a private beachfront. You will be comfortable in one of our elegant Cottages or Bungalows. Come with your Lover or bring the whole family. We can comfortably accomodate 12-16.

2008-08-07T11:42:00.001-07:00