Jaquar Villas is a retreat offering an exiting and unique location for a large group, with lots of space to spread out. This large hillside property consists of 4 buildings, which together add up to 20 bedrooms with 17 bathrooms. General rates are for double occupancy (40 persons) based on 7 day minimum stay. Can accommodate up to 50+ guests with an extra fee of $35/person/night for extra guests over the double occupancy.

The property exchudes exotic decor with rustic elegant tropical ambiance.

Located in the prestigious Cardiff Hall Estates, Runaway Bay, in the heart of Jamaica's beautiful north coast.

Jaquar Villas property offers magnificent views of mountains and ocean. Guests can enjoy many wonderful spaces, from 2 large private pools and many terraces, many dining areas, pavilion, verandahs, decks, patios, roof top terrace, yoga pavilion, jungle and hillside gardens.

Included comes full staff with excellent cooks, housekeepers and security, as well as access to the private membership beach.

Walking distance to the private membership beach and a championship golf course with ocean views.

For large groups there is the great Jungle View Celebration Lounge on the third floor of the bigger villa, where the whole group can dine together, dinner parties are held, as are weddings and other events.

For weddings, the staff are experienced at organizing and catering, plus we have a list of local outside services that cater to most of our weddings. Ceremony can be held at the private beach or on the rooftop of Palashia, under a pergola, with amazing views. Sun setting beyond the ocean horizon is breathtaking. The Palashia's Celebration Lounge can accommodate 100+ guests, bands, etc.

For Yoga groups there is the Zen Pavilion, built for large groups to enjoy yoga together. An indoor/outdoor space, cool under the roof.

For Corporate Retreats and medical volunteer groups, Jaquar Villas offer great space for both working and team building. The staff are experienced with catering to the needs of these busy groups.

Driver, Families with Children, : We have a private driver available for our guests, who will make your vacation a fun experience with stress free transportation and exciting adventure to different places and sites. Low rates. There are various vehicles, for different size groups, extra drivers available for simultaneous transportations if needed. Child seats available. You may use the driver for indvidual trips or as a full time driver arrangement, which may end up being more economical.

Jaquar Villas is wonderful for families with children! Baby sitting available at extra cost.

Food and Meals: Full staff included. Excellent cooks. The cost of food is guest's responsibility, but the shopping for it is guest's choice (guest, cook or both). All meals are stylishly served. Large groups dinners and special celebrations are catered with ease at The Jungle View Celebration Lounge. This is great for large groups as all the members of the group can dine together at this awesome room with fabulous views.

The delight of having the staff at your call is unlimited.You can have a lovely picnic packed and prepared for you to go. Or you may wish to have a special barbque planned and catered for.

Wake up to a steaming cup of Jamaican coffee served on the verandah, followed by full breakfast served when all guests are ready. For lunches and dinners the cooks will prepare individual meals for children at times requested.

Majestic sunsets enjoyed most nights at dinner time. The tables are always set with personal care and attention to detail, so that each dining experience is a feast and memorable occasion!

The grocery shopping can be handled by the cook. Guests may go groceries shopping with or without the cook if they like. The cook can pre stock for the first few meals as per the guest’s prior to arrival request. The cost of food is the responsibility of the guests. Plan to pay for groceries and gratuities in cash. Alternatively and for your convenience, you may pay using credit cards in a local supermarkets. However cash will be required for small vendors of fruit and vegetables and fresh fish.

Available on request for extra fee, are babysitters, massage therapists, personal workout trainers, manicurist, hair stylist and or live entertainment . All of these services are offered in the privacy of the villa.

As a guest of this villa, you will have access to the private membership beach. Our beautiful glistening white sandy beach is a stroll along the road between Cardiff Hall villas or a quick 2 minute driver drop off.

Electricity is the same as US, no converters necessary for US appliances.

Complimentary high speed wireless internet access provided.

Local entertainment:

Just a couple of minutes walk down the hill is The Cardiff, a small boutique hotel which features lovely restaurant dining and bar with live music on occasion. There are numerous all inclusive resorts along the beach, where you can join the fun for small fee - all inclusive for the day or night. There are a multitude of small local drink bars,
a popular "jerk" center, a beach bar and restaurant nearby. Ocho Rios, a bustling and thriving town with lots of bars, restaurants, night clubs and numerous famous attractions, is only 20 minutes away.

Local scuba diving (certification can be completed at the villa pool), fishing (for dinner!), snorkeling and a great fun seafood restaurant are just a short jaunt down the road from the villa. Popular local activity is riding and swimming with the horses upon request for extra fee! A great championship golf course minutes down the hill.

This area is rich with lots of attractions and things to do. Please check the last page of our website for links to some popular local attractions. Our knowledgeable staff and driver will help you find all local events plus more.

FAMILY REUNIONS, SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS and INTIMATE WEDDINGS , YOGA, CORPORATE, GOLF, and other unique RETREATS ! Also Spring Breakers welcome!

NOTE: SHORT STAY RATE : The regular rate is for 7 day minimum and longer. VRBO payment system does not have the ability to calculate a correct quote for a short stay. Short stays have a slightly higher daily rate than the regular 7 day rate. The reason is the amount of work that the staff need to do before and after the guest stay. Short stay quotes need to be amended manually before booking can the place.