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Yellow Canary Villa, nestled between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, offers a serene beachfront retreat. Unwind in the spacious living room that opens onto a patio area and front garden, or relax on the green lawn lined with almond trees. Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by your personal cook/housekeepers Cassie and Jasmine using fresh local ingredients.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY

Location:
The Yellow Canary is a few steps to white sandy beach. It is located half way between MontegoBay and Ocho Rios, off the North coast.
The cottage is spacious light and airy with a modern decor. The living room opens out onto a patio area and the front garden.
The cottage comes with our gourmet cook/housekeepers, Cassie and Tiffany
Kirt our experienced driver does the airport run and excursions, (driver’s cost is not included in the price and the driver accepts cash only).

We welcome you to Yellow by the sea, a place to relax and chill. A few steps away is our beautiful white sandy beach. There is a green lawn that stretches along the beach that is lined with almond trees which is great for shades and the area is flushed with trees and shrubs. This area can be very quiet and peaceful on weekdays but can get busy at weekends with visiting guests and local families.

At Yellow Canary our chef will cook delicious foods daily to your specification from fresh local foods and vegetables. Fish, lobster, (the catch of the day) can be delivered to our door by our local fishermen.
Sunday meals: No meals are cooked on a Sunday, only for arriving guests or on special requests.

The cook’s services are included in the price but guests are responsible for the cost of groceries.

THE villa comes with Air con, Wifi, TV - Netflix and YouTube.
There are areas to Lounge on in various parts of the garden and the sound of the sea can be heard from every angle of the property which will help you to unwind. Yellow Canary is a place to relax, sleep, read, eat and generate with great foods.
The villa is private.

Keywords: Village

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed only in outdoor patio areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed only in outdoor patio areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Duncans, this villa is on the beach. Chukka Eco-Adventure Outpost at Good Hope and Greenwood Great House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and White Witch Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Duncans travel guide
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Map
Duncans Bay, Trelawny

What's nearby

  • Rose Hall Great House
    Rose Hall Great House
    46 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Doctor's Cave Beach
    Doctor's Cave Beach
    61 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Silver Sands Public Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Luminous Lagoon
    17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Montego Bay Convention Centre
    44 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Bay
    13 min drive
  • Captain's Market
    15 min drive
  • Napoli
    13 min drive
  • Sugar Cain
    14 min drive
  • Steakhouse
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY located?

This Duncans villa is on the beach, steps from Silver Sands Public Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Burwood Beach and Blue Waters Beach Club. Bengal Beach and Luminous Lagoon are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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COTTAGE BY THE SEA - steps from Beach -chef included - THE YELLOW CANARY Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Yellow Canary Villa was in excellent condition. It is roomy, clean, and has all the conveniencies of home. Along with the assumed electricity and hot water, it has TV and Internet. Then there is an incredible hostess, Cassie. Cassie is an incredible cook, as well as friendly and informative. You couldn't ask for a better host. The villa is just steps from the ocean. Visit Julets. Great chicken, fish as well as drinks. It is quit and comfortable for a wonderful break in a warm and beautiful environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful visit with Jamaica!

Cassie and Tiffany are amazing cooks and care takers.They are fun and knowledge. Location and locals are fabulous. Highly recommend:)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the quiet nature of the area, and it's close proximity to the beach. Additionally, our assistant was courteous and respectful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We will be back to stay here on future vacations. It was quiet and peaceful, the beach was beautiful, the food prepared by Cassie was outstanding! Still dreaming of the snapper rundown dish. Thank you for sharing this little slice of paradise with me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming

Great time overall! I hope that someday I can learn to be as good of a host as Cassie! Our kids had a great time snorkeling and playing in the waves! We would come again:)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful!

This place was paradise! So close to the beach! And Cassie our housekeeper/cook was wonderful, she was helpful with finding places to go and her cooking was delicous! I would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quiet place.

Excellent location to relax! We spent our days reading our books and lounging at the villa or at the beach. Villa was clean, well kept, and very charming. Miss Cassie is an amazing cook and has a beautiful personality. The whole family loved all her meals which were excellent and first class and we also enjoyed our grocery shopping trip! :) Host communications were great with no issues whatsoever. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Steps away from a BEAUTIFUL Quiet beach. Staff was kind and helpful. Would stay againA few things to note and would increase enjoyment would be: 1. If communication was a little better on what you need to bring since place is fairly remote. Like you need to bring cash to pay the cook for groceries, taximan, snacks, etc. 2. Also I think if there was a menu and choices to choose from for chef that would help. Because we had to plan our own menu, but then some items aren't available in Jamaica, and cook was unfamiliar with how to cook. Probably easier if you could just choose meals.3. Finally, just know that there is no a/c in living room and it is a hot place, but there's not much they can do about that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday trip

The property was exactly as described. Cassie met us as we arrived with a delicious welcome dinner. Both Cassie and Tiffany were very helpful throughout the stay. We enjoyed being very close to the beach. The driver from the airport took us to the wrong supermarket. I highly recommend going to Progressive supermarket in Montego Bay. They’re were a few days where there was no hot water but this was rectified. And the mosquitoes were vicious. Overall our stay was pleasant. Cassie is an amazing chef.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation in Paradise!

The villa is exactly as the picture shows. The surrounding in peaceful, tranquil and the sound of the waves braking at the beach is magical!Cassie and Tiffany are amazing, warm and accommodating! They aim to please, answers when you call and give you space to enjoy the property. The meals are delicious! You will ask for more. This visit will long be remembered.Mr. Monroe was equally attentive, warm and accommodating and received us promptly upon arrival. This was 10 out of 10!January 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

The listing, including the pics, are accurate. My party of 5 adults enjoyed the quiet beautiful beach and clear water that was only a few steps away. Accommodations inside and outside were very comfortable. Cassie was a wonderful cook/housekeeper who did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and memorable. A perfect place for those who want security, beauty, peacefulness, and comfort. Veronica was prompt with communication and made very helpful instructions to neighborhood resturant owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home sweet home

It's my third time at Yellow Canary so I can say we love this place and we will come again and again. Veronica the owner and Cassy the helper are really wonderfull people. I can say Cassy is a really good chef cuz I don't like seafood but her curry lobster was delicious ;) The villa is really cosy and nice and the garden is beautifull! The area is quiet and all people are really friendly. One of the best beach of Jamaica is one min walk from the villa. Bars and good restaurants 3 min walk. Veronica, thanks for sharing this villa with people and see you soon :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

I’m not even sure where to start!! From the time Mr. Munroe picked us up at the airport until he dropped us off at the end of our vacation we had an amazing time! Mr. Munroe is a true gentleman and will take you wherever you want to go. Not once were we bored, so close to the beach, the lagoon is fun to explore in. Beautiful turquoise water.So picturesque !! The locals are so friendly. Just footsteps away on the beach there are 2 small bars, a restaurant and fresh coconuts ! I suggest finding local Dougie Fresh at the beach and have him take you to the Cave, very cool experience. And the best for last, Cassie !!! Cassie is an absolute sweetheart and the heart of the house! She made us feel like royalty , always tending to our needs. Her cooking is out of this world! Highly recommend her lobster curry. We are definitely coming back again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abby f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is REAL Jamaica-as long as you know that going in, you will absolutely love it here!

The good: the property owner is very helpful & arranged on-time airport pickup + a stop at the market on the way to the villa. She even gave us phone nos. for the driver & housekeeper/chef so we could reach out directly. When the air wasn’t working in one bedroom, she tried to get it fixed ASAP. The drivers are timely, courteous & able to take us anywhere we wanted to go-any day or time. The beach is literally only 100 yards away-and it’s spectacular. The bad: you’re in the tropics-there WILL be biting insects galore. DEET is your friend. Bring LOTS of sunscreen & bug spray!!! The so-so: wear water shoes! Urchin colonies abound in the shallow rocks! There isn’t much to do at the Villa besides the beach, so you need a driver to do anything else (even dining out). Expect to spend $80-100 US just for driver service each day you use it plus any excursion costs. Groceries are pricey-ie: a case of water is about $9 & produce isn’t as large & fresh as we see in the States. Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms. Clothes must line dry-plan accordingly. We never saw the advertised hot tub, but didn’t miss it. The best: Ms. Cassie. She’s part housekeeper, part world-class chef, part concierge & 100% instant family friend. She made the stay amazing! Hands-down the best meals we ate were made by Ms. Cassie. We miss her already! If you want a “resort” vacay, it’s not for you. But def book this Villa if you want to experience real beauty of Jamaica!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach House

My family stayed here a few days and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnny.akosua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful and restful stay

Beautiful property in a quiet location barely a two minute walk to the beach. Our host Cassie, was helpful and friendly, the beach was private, pristine with powdery sand. We felt incredibly lucky to be there and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Batchelor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is absolutely beautiful and gave me a great sense of freedom! Mrs. Cassie, the housekeeper is so nice and respectful of our space and wow is she an amazing cook! We had a delicious chicken meal when we arrived and it was plenty for leftovers which we enjoyed throughout our stay. The place is immaculately clean and the local people are a treat to be around if you get to know them! No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to avoid the touristic crowds

We very much enjoyed the location being between Montevideo Bay and Ocho Rios. It was nice and quiet and Tamara was a great cook
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa was in great condition, we like the fact that it was steps from the beach, and a fishermen area like 5 minutes walking where we got fresh fish and lobster.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nesha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful undpoilt beach

The cottage was lovely, Elegant and unpretentious, Miss Cassie was a delight. Will go back. Falmoth and Duncans a very charming area on the north coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shocko P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

My family and I had a very nice stay! The beach is beautiful and so close to the house. The entire community is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach is about a one minute walk from the house down a short road. Its not "beachfront" as there are 2 houses between you and the beach but its very close. The property is gated and I never once felt unsafe. The place also comes with a chef - Cassie - who is a wonderful cook. How it worked for us is we drove to the supermarket and Cassie asked what we wanted to eat and bought supplies (at our cost of course) for what she would prepare. She would typically cook 2 meals per day.The only reason I give it 4 stars is that the house wasn't super clean. Our room had a pretty big dead cockroach in it and lots of mosquitos were in the house. Its a tropical environment so I expect there to be bugs but it made it hard to enjoy being in the house.Overall had a great time and if you come during the dry season (Dec-Apr) I'm guessing the bug issue won't be a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villas

Yellow Canary was an amazing villas, very clean, very close to beach, with a great surrounding. If you like a quit vacation this is definitely the place. Everyone around welcoming and very helpful. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great experience and fantastic place to stay and relax. Chef Tamara was the best part as she took care of meals. She is very patient and efficient. Tamara made our stay doubly enjoyable with her hospitality and local culinary skills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleshea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The process was seamless, the house is just steps to the beach, and Tamara the host was exceptional…I will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022