This Kingston cottage boasts 2 inviting bedrooms, featuring a king bed and a queen bed. Guests can relax in the terrific living room, which includes a comfortable sofa bed. The property offers 2 bathrooms, each equipped with a refreshing shower and a handy hair dryer. With air conditioning throughout, the space stays cool and welcoming no matter the season. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of exploring or enjoying quiet moments indoors, this marvelous cottage provides a cozy retreat. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our cottage.
Wake up to Blue Mountain coffee on your private patio, pick fresh mint for tea from the garden, and experience Jamaica beyond the resort.
Nestled in the cool hills above Kingston, Cottage of JOY offers mountain views, yard-to-plate experience with fresh fruits and vegetable garden, fresh aloe, Pac-Man arcade machine, Ludo, 50" TV, and a small library. Enjoy authentic Jamaican hospitality, vetted drivers, local discounts, and personalized recommendations, minutes from Kingston's attractions.
The space
Your home away from home is a private two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with its own separate entrance, offering comfort, privacy, and plenty of space to relax. The sofa pulls out into a full (double) bed. The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and spacious lounge, making it ideal for couples, families, friends, business travelers, or longer stays.
Guests have complimentary access to the property's gazebo and barbecue area, perfect for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or unwinding after a day of exploring. Free on-site parking is included.
Set on more than half an acre of beautifully maintained grounds in one of St. Andrew's most desirable and safe hillside neighborhoods, the property offers lush gardens, seasonal fruit trees, and cool mountain breezes. Guests are welcome to pick fruit from the trees when in season and enjoy the peaceful outdoor spaces.
Safety and security are important to us. The property features barred windows, a coded entry system, and a secure residential setting that provides peace of mind while remaining just minutes from Kingston's restaurants, attractions, shopping, and cultural experiences.
The host lives in the main house on the property and is available to provide recommendations and assistance when needed, while fully respecting guests' privacy and independence.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of the private two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, including the fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge, and separate entrance.
You are also welcome to enjoy the garden areas on your side of the property, pick seasonal fruit from the trees when available, and make use of the shared gazebo and barbecue area for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Free on-site parking is available for guests. The host lives in the main house on the property and is available if needed, while giving guests complete privacy to enjoy their stay.
Other things to note
EXTRAS YOU WILL ENJOY
The apartment is designed to help you slow down and enjoy authentic Jamaican living. Inside, the living room features a classic Pac-Man arcade machine loaded with games, the beloved Jamaican board game Ludo, Jamaican trivia playing cards, a traditional Jamaican card game, and a small library of books for quiet afternoons. For guests looking to indulge in a little self-care, beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, and professional makeup application by a glam squad can be arranged on-site for an additional fee, making it easy to get vacation or camera-ready, without leaving the property.
For remote workers, digital nomads, influencers, and content creators, the apartment also includes a ring light and tripods to help you take video calls, create content, record podcasts, film YouTube videos, or capture your Jamaican adventures with ease. And if you want to level up with drone shots or a videographer, that can also be arranged.
Step outside and enjoy a yard-to-plate experience from the vegetable garden - tomatoes, sweet pepper, and Scotch bonnet peppers (for your spicy Jamaican dishes), seasonal fruit trees such as soursop, guava, avocado, banana, and Otaheite apple, and a large mint bush, which is perfect for fresh mint tea. Guests are also welcome to enjoy fresh aloe vera straight from the garden for skin care, hair care, or soothing sun-kissed skin.
The kitchen is stocked with complimentary Jamaican favorites, including authentic Blue Mountain coffee and a selection of natural herbal teas such as ginger, turmeric, mint, and other local blends. Enjoy your meals in traditional calabash bowls—an old-school Jamaican favorite handcrafted from the fruit of the calabash tree.
Start your morning with a cup of coffee in the outdoor sitting area while taking in the cool mountain air and panoramic views.
The host lives on the property in the main house and is available to provide local recommendations while fully respecting guests' privacy. Guests also have access to vetted local drivers for tours and transportation, along with discounts on select local services and experiences.
