| We recently spent a week at the Blue House Bed and Breakfast Villa in Ocho Rios Jamaica and had a wonderful experience. Elise was a gracious and attentive hostess who met our every request, with a smile. She is a real pleasure to be around. Chef Darryl provided food you would expect to find only in the finest restaurants and we were treated to many wonderful traditional Jamaican dishes. The villa and the rooms were clean and comfortable, spacious and lovely. Our week at the Blue House was the most relaxing of my life; I came home refreshed, rested and with wonderful memories. Thanks, Elise! Becky & Lee Washington, DC |
| Guest Reviews |
| "A Hidden Jamaican Jewel !" |
Elise's brother Darryl is the house chef and his cooking made us never want to eat anywhere else.
Between breakfast and dinner, every bite we ate was spectacular. Elise and Darryl knew we wanted to
try all of the local cuisine and we were presented with a fantastic meal at every sitting. Darryl went out
of his way to make sure that each meal suited our tastes and everything was DELICIOUS! Oh, how I miss
his cooking :)
Elise knew we wanted to visit the Blue Hole and we went on our first full day. The natural splendor of
this secluded area made it the one of the most stunning places I have ever been. Milky turquoise water,
lush forest, and levels of waterfalls and natural pools...I could've spent all day there. It's the kind of place
that I hope stays a secret and a trip the Blue Hole is an absolute must!
Elise and the staff at The Blue House provided us with so much more than just a place to stay. We met
some terrific people, had great conversations, and were shown a side of Jamaica that few people get to
see. I would like to publicly thank Elise for providing us with a phenomenal experience that was so much
more than we could've ever expected....Thanks Elise :)
Not only do my wife and I plan to return one day, but we are sending my parents there for their 60th
birthdays later this year. I cannot recommend The Blue House enough and I hope you enjoy your time
there as much as we did.
Josh and Michele
Philadelphia, PA
Between breakfast and dinner, every bite we ate was spectacular. Elise and Darryl knew we wanted to
try all of the local cuisine and we were presented with a fantastic meal at every sitting. Darryl went out
of his way to make sure that each meal suited our tastes and everything was DELICIOUS! Oh, how I miss
his cooking :)
Elise knew we wanted to visit the Blue Hole and we went on our first full day. The natural splendor of
this secluded area made it the one of the most stunning places I have ever been. Milky turquoise water,
lush forest, and levels of waterfalls and natural pools...I could've spent all day there. It's the kind of place
that I hope stays a secret and a trip the Blue Hole is an absolute must!
Elise and the staff at The Blue House provided us with so much more than just a place to stay. We met
some terrific people, had great conversations, and were shown a side of Jamaica that few people get to
see. I would like to publicly thank Elise for providing us with a phenomenal experience that was so much
more than we could've ever expected....Thanks Elise :)
Not only do my wife and I plan to return one day, but we are sending my parents there for their 60th
birthdays later this year. I cannot recommend The Blue House enough and I hope you enjoy your time
there as much as we did.
Josh and Michele
Philadelphia, PA
My husband and I do not care for the "plastic feel" of the all-inclusive resort, so whenever we travel we
most often stay with friends, family or at B&Bs. The Blue House started out as a B&B adventure and
ended up feeling a bit like the other two!
Elise Yapp is an excellent hostess, who runs a quality business in a lovely, clean, light and well-kept home.
The grounds of the home are filled with the beauty of God's creation, a myriad of colours and sounds.
We especially enjoyed watching the hummingbirds at several different feeders Elise has placed around
the property. The so-called "Doctor Bird" with his long braided tail and reddest of red beaks was our
favourite.
Elise's staff are all very friendly, helpful, polite and kind.
We particularly enjoyed the last day of our stay when Elise's niece, Lesa took us around a bit, to drink
coconuts, eat sugar cane and local food.
All in all, I have to give "The Blue House" a mega "WOW!!!!", which was Lesa's son's Adam favourite
word :-). If you are considering a trip to Ocho Rios, you simply can't go wrong with a stay here.
most often stay with friends, family or at B&Bs. The Blue House started out as a B&B adventure and
ended up feeling a bit like the other two!
Elise Yapp is an excellent hostess, who runs a quality business in a lovely, clean, light and well-kept home.
The grounds of the home are filled with the beauty of God's creation, a myriad of colours and sounds.
We especially enjoyed watching the hummingbirds at several different feeders Elise has placed around
the property. The so-called "Doctor Bird" with his long braided tail and reddest of red beaks was our
favourite.
Elise's staff are all very friendly, helpful, polite and kind.
We particularly enjoyed the last day of our stay when Elise's niece, Lesa took us around a bit, to drink
coconuts, eat sugar cane and local food.
All in all, I have to give "The Blue House" a mega "WOW!!!!", which was Lesa's son's Adam favourite
word :-). If you are considering a trip to Ocho Rios, you simply can't go wrong with a stay here.
When we arrived at The Blue House we were overwhelmed with the beauty of the house and the lush
landscraping with an amazing and lovely variety of trees and plants. When Ms. Elise said, "This will be your
home for the next six days," we couldn't have felt more welcome. We stayed in the aptly named
Serenity Room which is comfortable and serene.
Who knew we would have a 5 star restaurant just 20 feet from our bedroom door? I joked that I
needed one of the staff to wheel me away in a donkey cart when it was time to leave.
Elise is the consummate hostess who understands how to make her guests feel pampered and relaxed.
Her well-trained staff is friendly and personable. I enjoyed kidding around with Orlando! By the way, the
pool area proved to be our favorite hang-out.
If you want to experience Jamaica in a beautiful home with fabulous food, then spend some time at The
Blue House. You'll be in good hands with Elise and her family and staff and their exceptional hospitality.
Tim & Sherrie
landscraping with an amazing and lovely variety of trees and plants. When Ms. Elise said, "This will be your
home for the next six days," we couldn't have felt more welcome. We stayed in the aptly named
Serenity Room which is comfortable and serene.
Who knew we would have a 5 star restaurant just 20 feet from our bedroom door? I joked that I
needed one of the staff to wheel me away in a donkey cart when it was time to leave.
Elise is the consummate hostess who understands how to make her guests feel pampered and relaxed.
Her well-trained staff is friendly and personable. I enjoyed kidding around with Orlando! By the way, the
pool area proved to be our favorite hang-out.
If you want to experience Jamaica in a beautiful home with fabulous food, then spend some time at The
Blue House. You'll be in good hands with Elise and her family and staff and their exceptional hospitality.
Tim & Sherrie
We stayed for 3 nights at the Blue House in January 2009. I had high expectations from the other
reviews I had read and really hoped that the Blue House would be like staying with family friends. Having
high expectations is risky; that Elise managed to surpass them is therefore all the more praise for her
accomodation, hospitality and Darryl's food!
The rooms are clean, well appointed and very nicely decorated ('colonial' is probably the best
description). Elise has a knack of making everyone feel welcome and comfortable; we immediately felt at
home. And the great reviews about the food are in no way exagerated!
reviews I had read and really hoped that the Blue House would be like staying with family friends. Having
high expectations is risky; that Elise managed to surpass them is therefore all the more praise for her
accomodation, hospitality and Darryl's food!
The rooms are clean, well appointed and very nicely decorated ('colonial' is probably the best
description). Elise has a knack of making everyone feel welcome and comfortable; we immediately felt at
home. And the great reviews about the food are in no way exagerated!
Travelling is our passion and we have been very lucky to have travelled to many beautiful places and met
wonderful people. Leaving is always hard when you have had a good trip. Standing in line at the airport
waiitng for our plane with tears streaming down my face, was a first! After 6 beautiful nights in Negril we
travelled to Orch Rios to stay with Elise and Daryl at the Blue House. We had read about the Blue House
and it sounded like everything we were looking for but a little out of our budget. However we needed a
break after experiencing a diffiuclt year so we managed to convince ourselves that this would be worth
it. I don't want to make it sound like the accomodation was expensive, but given our financial
circumstances, it was more than we would normally spend. The Blue House was everything and more
than we could have expected. I felt like I had met a part of my family that I was meeting for the first
time. Elise goes out of her way to make sure that you have the best possible experience. Just mention a
fruit or food that you have not tasted and you will see it on your plate for the next meal! The rooms are
beautiful with attention to small details. The staff are friendly and the food is totally amazing! (I am not
always easily pleased when it comes to food). We spent New Years Eve at the house and the food was
to die for!I
Tessa and Robert
Detroit, MI
wonderful people. Leaving is always hard when you have had a good trip. Standing in line at the airport
waiitng for our plane with tears streaming down my face, was a first! After 6 beautiful nights in Negril we
travelled to Orch Rios to stay with Elise and Daryl at the Blue House. We had read about the Blue House
and it sounded like everything we were looking for but a little out of our budget. However we needed a
break after experiencing a diffiuclt year so we managed to convince ourselves that this would be worth
it. I don't want to make it sound like the accomodation was expensive, but given our financial
circumstances, it was more than we would normally spend. The Blue House was everything and more
than we could have expected. I felt like I had met a part of my family that I was meeting for the first
time. Elise goes out of her way to make sure that you have the best possible experience. Just mention a
fruit or food that you have not tasted and you will see it on your plate for the next meal! The rooms are
beautiful with attention to small details. The staff are friendly and the food is totally amazing! (I am not
always easily pleased when it comes to food). We spent New Years Eve at the house and the food was
to die for!I
Tessa and Robert
Detroit, MI
| Our stay at The Blue House Luxury Bed and Breakfast Villa in Ocho Rios Jamaica was in one word SUPERB. |
When we first thought about visiting Jamaica, the options available were mainly "all inclusive" big hotels on
the beach.
In spite of travelling with a 5 year old child and being tempted by the "kids clubs", it was not quite what we
wanted. We felt that Jamaica is neither an all inclusive paradise nor a dangerous crime scene, so we tried to
find a place that would help us to discover the real Jamaica as well as relax and go to the beach.
The Blue House in Ocho Rios was the right choice!
The owners, Elise and Darryl Yap, are wonderful hosts. They showed us some hidden treasures and were
always available to take us here and there. During our conversations with Elise, we learned a lot about
Jamaica, its traditions, history, ways of living, habits, points of interest, and more.
Through Elise's charity work, we had the opportunity to get in touch with the local community, visit villages
and families and their local church. Also to be aware of the daily difficulties that Jamaican people have to
deal and live with as well as the good things.
Nature is a gift in Jamaica. At the same time, we had a superb time relaxing at the fantastic swimming pool
or at the cool Reggae Beach.
Visiting Elise and Darryl at The Blue House "feels like
home in Jamaica".
Thank you for being so kind to us.
Emilia
Barcelona, Spain
the beach.
In spite of travelling with a 5 year old child and being tempted by the "kids clubs", it was not quite what we
wanted. We felt that Jamaica is neither an all inclusive paradise nor a dangerous crime scene, so we tried to
find a place that would help us to discover the real Jamaica as well as relax and go to the beach.
The Blue House in Ocho Rios was the right choice!
The owners, Elise and Darryl Yap, are wonderful hosts. They showed us some hidden treasures and were
always available to take us here and there. During our conversations with Elise, we learned a lot about
Jamaica, its traditions, history, ways of living, habits, points of interest, and more.
Through Elise's charity work, we had the opportunity to get in touch with the local community, visit villages
and families and their local church. Also to be aware of the daily difficulties that Jamaican people have to
deal and live with as well as the good things.
Nature is a gift in Jamaica. At the same time, we had a superb time relaxing at the fantastic swimming pool
or at the cool Reggae Beach.
Visiting Elise and Darryl at The Blue House "feels like
home in Jamaica".
Thank you for being so kind to us.
Emilia
Barcelona, Spain
We just returned from five nights at The Blue House in Ocho Rios. From the moment we arrived at this
charming, luxury B&B ( past midnight due to a three hour flight delay), we were made to feel like old friends
or family. We stayed in The Upper Room, a large deep periwinkle-colored refuge with an adjoining large
bathroom featuring a rain-forest shower. Fresh flowers adorned the room, towels folded in decorative
shapes with floral petals appeared on our kingsize bed, and wraparound windows faced luxuriant foliage and
the pool.
We chose the breakfast-dinner plan and were thrilled with the food. Darryl, the "barefoot chef" has gifted
hands! He prepared food according to our personal dietary choices ( we don't eat seafood or pork) and was
able to wow us with typical Jamaican delights, even with our dietary restrictions. Breakfast was served
alfresco on the upstairs balcony ( lovely!) Dinners were served in the lovely dining area facing the mountains.
Elise, our hostess has a tremendous gift of hospitality. We were blessed by her presence at our meals, and
learned much about her native Jamaica, and about her heart for the poor among her people.
Elise accompanied us to her neighbor Betty's yard where we encountered an "orchid paradise". Betty is
president of the Orchid Society and has a yard filled with perhaps 10,000 orchids of all colors and varieties. I
have perhaps 10 orchid plants in my backyard here in Ft. Lauderdale, but never in my life have I seen
anything like this! To top it all off, Betty welcomes guests of The Blue House to take a dip in the White
River that runs behind her house: a crystal clear cool ( but not cold) pool that was truly heavenly!
Elise personally took us to Reggae Beach, extended hospitality to some friends who stopped by to see us,
and asked her brother to take us to The Blue Hole - an out of the way, local swimming hole that again
seemed like the Garden of Eden with its beautiful waterfall and natural "jacuzzis". One of the local boys
asked if we would like to see another waterfall. Darryl went with us as we trecked through the forest for
about 25 minutes until we came upon a hidden waterfall and another heavenly blue pool. We jumped in
and the refreshing was phenomenal.
Darryl personally escorted us to a local supermarket to buy Blue Mountain coffee ( very smooth and
delicious), and to a local place to try their Jamaican beef and chicken patties. Does this sound like individual
attention?? We have traveled all over the world, and have seldom experienced such unique, giving hosts!!!
Jamie and Neil
Florida
charming, luxury B&B ( past midnight due to a three hour flight delay), we were made to feel like old friends
or family. We stayed in The Upper Room, a large deep periwinkle-colored refuge with an adjoining large
bathroom featuring a rain-forest shower. Fresh flowers adorned the room, towels folded in decorative
shapes with floral petals appeared on our kingsize bed, and wraparound windows faced luxuriant foliage and
the pool.
We chose the breakfast-dinner plan and were thrilled with the food. Darryl, the "barefoot chef" has gifted
hands! He prepared food according to our personal dietary choices ( we don't eat seafood or pork) and was
able to wow us with typical Jamaican delights, even with our dietary restrictions. Breakfast was served
alfresco on the upstairs balcony ( lovely!) Dinners were served in the lovely dining area facing the mountains.
Elise, our hostess has a tremendous gift of hospitality. We were blessed by her presence at our meals, and
learned much about her native Jamaica, and about her heart for the poor among her people.
Elise accompanied us to her neighbor Betty's yard where we encountered an "orchid paradise". Betty is
president of the Orchid Society and has a yard filled with perhaps 10,000 orchids of all colors and varieties. I
have perhaps 10 orchid plants in my backyard here in Ft. Lauderdale, but never in my life have I seen
anything like this! To top it all off, Betty welcomes guests of The Blue House to take a dip in the White
River that runs behind her house: a crystal clear cool ( but not cold) pool that was truly heavenly!
Elise personally took us to Reggae Beach, extended hospitality to some friends who stopped by to see us,
and asked her brother to take us to The Blue Hole - an out of the way, local swimming hole that again
seemed like the Garden of Eden with its beautiful waterfall and natural "jacuzzis". One of the local boys
asked if we would like to see another waterfall. Darryl went with us as we trecked through the forest for
about 25 minutes until we came upon a hidden waterfall and another heavenly blue pool. We jumped in
and the refreshing was phenomenal.
Darryl personally escorted us to a local supermarket to buy Blue Mountain coffee ( very smooth and
delicious), and to a local place to try their Jamaican beef and chicken patties. Does this sound like individual
attention?? We have traveled all over the world, and have seldom experienced such unique, giving hosts!!!
Jamie and Neil
Florida
The Blue House in Ocho Rios
was nothing short of sublime!
The owners (Yap family) were
very gracious and hospitable.
The food was 5 star, and the
accomodations were stunning!
I checked numerous web sites
in the search for a suitable
place to stay; from Mo Bay,
Negril, And Ochi, this was the
only place I saw where every
reviewer gave it positive marks.
It deserved them.
Michelle & Nelson
was nothing short of sublime!
The owners (Yap family) were
very gracious and hospitable.
The food was 5 star, and the
accomodations were stunning!
I checked numerous web sites
in the search for a suitable
place to stay; from Mo Bay,
Negril, And Ochi, this was the
only place I saw where every
reviewer gave it positive marks.
It deserved them.
Michelle & Nelson
When planning our trip to Jamaica, the only thing we were clear about was that we didn't want to stay in
an all-inclusive. Then we stumbled across reviews of the Blue House on Trip Advisor , and suddenly we
knew where we wanted to stay! But once it was booked I started to wonder - could it really be that good?
Well, I can assure you it can and is! We had a wonderful stay here and our only regret about choosing it
was that we hadn't booked for longer ;) Everyone who stays here seems to enthuse about the hospitality
of Elise and Darryl, and rightly so. We really felt as if we were staying with friends rather than as paying
guests in a B&B. Nothing was too much trouble - a lift to church or to a local restaurant, a call to pre-book
an excursion, checking shipping schedules so we could avoid the crowds at Dunn's River Falls, and so on.
Darryl's cooking is another plus point. From the first evening, when we were welcomed with a dinner of
curried goat and rice and peas, we realised we were in for a few treats. Both breakfasts and dinners here
afforded us lots of welcome opportunities to sample Jamaican specialities - ackee & saltfish or rundown for
breakfast, conch or that goat curry for dinner. We also enjoyed a lovely Chinese meal one evening. We HAD
planned to only eat a couple of dinners here and go out for the others, but the combination of tasty food
and good company was too hard to resist!
But in enthusing about the hosts, I should also mention the house itself, which is very stylish and set in a
pretty garden. Maybe its distance from town (about 2 miles) is a small drawback, but more than
compensated for by the quieter location - apart from the crickets and frogs, that is! My favourite spot was
the terrace, in the early morning before breakfast, with a mug of Darryl's strong coffee to wake me up and
the hummingbirds flitting among the blossoms :) And our room, the "Sanctuary", lived up to its name: cool
and comfortable after a day's sightseeing on the island.
An added bonus of staying somewhere like this is that you meet like-minded travellers. Within a few hours
we had hit it off with Monica and Javier (see their review here too!) and with Michael, and had agreed to
do some of our sightseeing together - which added to the fun and reduced the costs. And finally, a special
mention for Dave, who drove us around so safely and was great company on those outings.
Thanks to all for a great stay,
Sarah & Chris, UK
an all-inclusive. Then we stumbled across reviews of the Blue House on Trip Advisor , and suddenly we
knew where we wanted to stay! But once it was booked I started to wonder - could it really be that good?
Well, I can assure you it can and is! We had a wonderful stay here and our only regret about choosing it
was that we hadn't booked for longer ;) Everyone who stays here seems to enthuse about the hospitality
of Elise and Darryl, and rightly so. We really felt as if we were staying with friends rather than as paying
guests in a B&B. Nothing was too much trouble - a lift to church or to a local restaurant, a call to pre-book
an excursion, checking shipping schedules so we could avoid the crowds at Dunn's River Falls, and so on.
Darryl's cooking is another plus point. From the first evening, when we were welcomed with a dinner of
curried goat and rice and peas, we realised we were in for a few treats. Both breakfasts and dinners here
afforded us lots of welcome opportunities to sample Jamaican specialities - ackee & saltfish or rundown for
breakfast, conch or that goat curry for dinner. We also enjoyed a lovely Chinese meal one evening. We HAD
planned to only eat a couple of dinners here and go out for the others, but the combination of tasty food
and good company was too hard to resist!
But in enthusing about the hosts, I should also mention the house itself, which is very stylish and set in a
pretty garden. Maybe its distance from town (about 2 miles) is a small drawback, but more than
compensated for by the quieter location - apart from the crickets and frogs, that is! My favourite spot was
the terrace, in the early morning before breakfast, with a mug of Darryl's strong coffee to wake me up and
the hummingbirds flitting among the blossoms :) And our room, the "Sanctuary", lived up to its name: cool
and comfortable after a day's sightseeing on the island.
An added bonus of staying somewhere like this is that you meet like-minded travellers. Within a few hours
we had hit it off with Monica and Javier (see their review here too!) and with Michael, and had agreed to
do some of our sightseeing together - which added to the fun and reduced the costs. And finally, a special
mention for Dave, who drove us around so safely and was great company on those outings.
Thanks to all for a great stay,
Sarah & Chris, UK
We stayed at The Blue House for six days with our two young children and were thrilled with the
accommodations, the generosity and the food. This was nothing less than the best experience we could
have had in Jamaica as a family, no doubt. Our children are picky eaters and the first evening we were
there, Elise sat down with us and asked the children what they wanted to eat. And then they provided
those things. All the while making the most delicious, authentic Jamaican cuisine for us each meal.
Darryl and Elise shuttled us to the beach, shopping and local attractions and we were very grateful for
that. They provide top-notch service for their guests and genuinely care, a rarity in these times.
We will be back to The Blue House, no question.
accommodations, the generosity and the food. This was nothing less than the best experience we could
have had in Jamaica as a family, no doubt. Our children are picky eaters and the first evening we were
there, Elise sat down with us and asked the children what they wanted to eat. And then they provided
those things. All the while making the most delicious, authentic Jamaican cuisine for us each meal.
Darryl and Elise shuttled us to the beach, shopping and local attractions and we were very grateful for
that. They provide top-notch service for their guests and genuinely care, a rarity in these times.
We will be back to The Blue House, no question.
| A Week Living Like Royalty |
| Truly Deserving Of #1 Rating On Tripadvisor |
| “A Special Place You Know You Will Return To” |
| “A Real Jamaican Experience” |
| “It Was Like Staying With Old Friends Or Family" |
| “Unsurpassed hospitality and fabulous cuisine” |
| “Really Excellent B&B - Incredible Food and Lovely, Personal Service” |
| AMAZING Time At The Blue House |
| Boutique, Luxury Hotel” |
| “The Blue House is the place to stay in Jamaica! |
| A Real Find |
My wife and I just returned from an unforgettable eight
night vacation at The Blue House B&B in Ocho Rios,
Jamaica.
My wife is 6 months pregnant and we were looking for
one last relaxing getaway before the baby arrives. From
the moment we arrived, I knew we made the perfect
choice.
The grounds of The Blue House were immaculate and
everything about our stay there was top notch. The
staff was incredibly helpful and friendly and the owner,
Elise, treated us like family.
night vacation at The Blue House B&B in Ocho Rios,
Jamaica.
My wife is 6 months pregnant and we were looking for
one last relaxing getaway before the baby arrives. From
the moment we arrived, I knew we made the perfect
choice.
The grounds of The Blue House were immaculate and
everything about our stay there was top notch. The
staff was incredibly helpful and friendly and the owner,
Elise, treated us like family.
When we wanted to relax we relaxed,
and when we wanted to explore the
town we were always able to thanks to
Lesa. She had a great amount of
knowledge about the area and made sure
that we saw everything we had asked
about. We checked out some of the local
beaches, had lunch at Scotchie's and the
Ranch, shopped for local spices and sauces
at the supermarket, and did so much more.
From going to Reggae Beach almost every
day to our awesome day-trip to Kingston
and the Blue Mountains, Lesa made sure
everything was perfect. She is an
excellent guide and now a great friend as
well.
and when we wanted to explore the
town we were always able to thanks to
Lesa. She had a great amount of
knowledge about the area and made sure
that we saw everything we had asked
about. We checked out some of the local
beaches, had lunch at Scotchie's and the
Ranch, shopped for local spices and sauces
at the supermarket, and did so much more.
From going to Reggae Beach almost every
day to our awesome day-trip to Kingston
and the Blue Mountains, Lesa made sure
everything was perfect. She is an
excellent guide and now a great friend as
well.
Elise goes out of her way to
"customize" the stay of her
guests. We are so glad that we
stayed at The Blue House when
we did, because when word gets
out about this place, there will be
a huge waiting list for a room (
there are only five - each one very
charming and unique.)
One more treat: When you lie in
the lovely blue hammock near the
pool, hummingbirds of all colors
and varieties come to visit you and
partake of the sugar-solution
provided for them.
"customize" the stay of her
guests. We are so glad that we
stayed at The Blue House when
we did, because when word gets
out about this place, there will be
a huge waiting list for a room (
there are only five - each one very
charming and unique.)
One more treat: When you lie in
the lovely blue hammock near the
pool, hummingbirds of all colors
and varieties come to visit you and
partake of the sugar-solution
provided for them.
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This was our second visit to The Blue House.
The first time we stayed in the Upper Room and this time we stayed in the Sanctuary. We were met on
arrival by Elise who made us feel like returning family. She told us that the record for return visits was 9 and
we told her that we hope to break that record someday. On our return home last night we kept saying this
was our best vacation ever.
The Blue House run by Elise and her gourmet cook brother Darryl, the “Barefoot chef” exceeds
expectation. All Darryl’s meals are simply superb not only to the eyes but the palate.
While the location of The Blue House set in the lush hills of Ocho Rios well above the hustle and bustle of
downtown, we told Elise it’s not only the brick and mortar of the building which makes it a great place to
stay but the fantastic hospitality of her and the staff. Elise is a great conversationalist and even more
evident at dinner with her interaction with the guests. She knows every corner of Jamaica and places to
see and things to do to suit every taste. We could not stump her with our many questions on Jamaica and
even stumped me when she said the Island of Jamaica was one of the first places in the world to get
electricity.
On our last day we went to purchase some groceries for the needy families she helps in the Ocho Rios area.
We went with her to visit and deliver the groceries and it was an emotionally satisfying experience.
Later that day Elise arranged with a local fisherman named Mr. Brown to take us on a water tour of the
Ocho Rios area. This should be a must for a different view of Ocho Rios from the sea.
On Monday, December 7 she arranged for Patrick, a driver, she uses to take us to the airport for our flight
home. Patrick is courteous and professional and Elise call upon him to take her guests to various places.
So Elise, only 8 more visits to break the record of return visits! We are already planning another trip. Regards
to everyone at The Blue House. A Blessed Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
Howard And Violet
New York
The first time we stayed in the Upper Room and this time we stayed in the Sanctuary. We were met on
arrival by Elise who made us feel like returning family. She told us that the record for return visits was 9 and
we told her that we hope to break that record someday. On our return home last night we kept saying this
was our best vacation ever.
The Blue House run by Elise and her gourmet cook brother Darryl, the “Barefoot chef” exceeds
expectation. All Darryl’s meals are simply superb not only to the eyes but the palate.
While the location of The Blue House set in the lush hills of Ocho Rios well above the hustle and bustle of
downtown, we told Elise it’s not only the brick and mortar of the building which makes it a great place to
stay but the fantastic hospitality of her and the staff. Elise is a great conversationalist and even more
evident at dinner with her interaction with the guests. She knows every corner of Jamaica and places to
see and things to do to suit every taste. We could not stump her with our many questions on Jamaica and
even stumped me when she said the Island of Jamaica was one of the first places in the world to get
electricity.
On our last day we went to purchase some groceries for the needy families she helps in the Ocho Rios area.
We went with her to visit and deliver the groceries and it was an emotionally satisfying experience.
Later that day Elise arranged with a local fisherman named Mr. Brown to take us on a water tour of the
Ocho Rios area. This should be a must for a different view of Ocho Rios from the sea.
On Monday, December 7 she arranged for Patrick, a driver, she uses to take us to the airport for our flight
home. Patrick is courteous and professional and Elise call upon him to take her guests to various places.
So Elise, only 8 more visits to break the record of return visits! We are already planning another trip. Regards
to everyone at The Blue House. A Blessed Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
Howard And Violet
New York
| Paradise Revisited |
Found on Trip Advisor, then soon
established an email relationship with
property manager. Seemed very promising
. . . what an understatement of what was
to come; from the moment of being
picked up in Montego Bay to four and a
half days later when we were dropped off
at the airport. We took the tour and full
meal packages as well as the luxury suite .
. . . . . worth every penny and then some!
High points . . . intuitive hosts, fantastic
food, extremely comfortable
accomodations with great ambiance.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all at
The Blue House.
Ann,
Vancouver
established an email relationship with
property manager. Seemed very promising
. . . what an understatement of what was
to come; from the moment of being
picked up in Montego Bay to four and a
half days later when we were dropped off
at the airport. We took the tour and full
meal packages as well as the luxury suite .
. . . . . worth every penny and then some!
High points . . . intuitive hosts, fantastic
food, extremely comfortable
accomodations with great ambiance.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all at
The Blue House.
Ann,
Vancouver
We just returned from a wonderful weeks holiday at The Blue House Bed and Breakfast Villa in Ocho Rios
Jamaica. It was punctuated by great hospitality and personalized care. The entire villa staff did a
tremendous job in meeting our every need -- excellent food, service, accommodations.
comfortable. They provided an additional single bed for our 2 year-old daughter, as she slept in our
room... The beds were very comfortable.
The pool and backyard were beautiful and inviting... We greatly enjoyed the White River, a stone's
throw away (see Betty's Backyard Tour on The Blue House's web site), Reggae beach, and of course,
Dunn's River Falls. Elise called and found the right time to visit the very busy Dunn's -- when the cruise
ships were not in... The tour of Walkerswood Foods factory was very interesting and enjoyable
(impossible not to buy some products after taste testing!).
Denton, Texas
Jamaica. It was punctuated by great hospitality and personalized care. The entire villa staff did a
tremendous job in meeting our every need -- excellent food, service, accommodations.
comfortable. They provided an additional single bed for our 2 year-old daughter, as she slept in our
room... The beds were very comfortable.
The pool and backyard were beautiful and inviting... We greatly enjoyed the White River, a stone's
throw away (see Betty's Backyard Tour on The Blue House's web site), Reggae beach, and of course,
Dunn's River Falls. Elise called and found the right time to visit the very busy Dunn's -- when the cruise
ships were not in... The tour of Walkerswood Foods factory was very interesting and enjoyable
(impossible not to buy some products after taste testing!).
Denton, Texas
| "Jamaican Hospitality" |
The food was
excellent and
varied (at our
request). Darryl,
the chef, went
out of his way to
accommodate our
son's food
allergies. (One of
the highlights --
for all of us -- was
the eggless
cheesecake.)
excellent and
varied (at our
request). Darryl,
the chef, went
out of his way to
accommodate our
son's food
allergies. (One of
the highlights --
for all of us -- was
the eggless
cheesecake.)
The Blue House had 3 rooms plus a
cottage in the grounds. One unknown is
who the other guests are and how you all
get along. Although it is only one option
(Elise was very discrete in asking if we
wanted to eat alone or in a group), we
ate breakfast and evening meals with the
other guests. We felt we had been lucky
that the other guests were entertaining
and that we got along famously, but
judging from other reviews this seems to
be a common occurence!
I would absolutely recommend the Blue
House if you are looking for a few days of
quiet relaxation.
Gavin,
Geneva, Switzerland
cottage in the grounds. One unknown is
who the other guests are and how you all
get along. Although it is only one option
(Elise was very discrete in asking if we
wanted to eat alone or in a group), we
ate breakfast and evening meals with the
other guests. We felt we had been lucky
that the other guests were entertaining
and that we got along famously, but
judging from other reviews this seems to
be a common occurence!
I would absolutely recommend the Blue
House if you are looking for a few days of
quiet relaxation.
Gavin,
Geneva, Switzerland
We stayed in the Cozy Cottage
behind the house and found it
perfect for our needs. It had
enough privacy that we didn't
worry about our children
bothering other guests, and
the fact that we were near our
children while sleeping, but not
exactly in the same room
meant that our youngest could
nap each day uninterrupted.
And when the children went to
bed each night, we could enjoy
Jamaica Rum Cream on the
veranda.
behind the house and found it
perfect for our needs. It had
enough privacy that we didn't
worry about our children
bothering other guests, and
the fact that we were near our
children while sleeping, but not
exactly in the same room
meant that our youngest could
nap each day uninterrupted.
And when the children went to
bed each night, we could enjoy
Jamaica Rum Cream on the
veranda.
Sometimes staying at a Bed and Breakfast can be a little
risky as you spend a lot of time with the other guests.
You are never sure who will be there. The Blue House
attracts people who are seasoned travellers not looking
for fancy all inclusive resorts. The guests want the true
Jamacian expereince and we quickly made freinds with
people who enjoyed the same things as we did. There
is lot to do around the area and if you love the beach,
they will take you there and drop you off as it is only a
few minutes away.The spirit of the Jamacian people will
always stay in my heart. Thanks Elise and Daryl for
opening your home to us, I hope to see you again soon.
risky as you spend a lot of time with the other guests.
You are never sure who will be there. The Blue House
attracts people who are seasoned travellers not looking
for fancy all inclusive resorts. The guests want the true
Jamacian expereince and we quickly made freinds with
people who enjoyed the same things as we did. There
is lot to do around the area and if you love the beach,
they will take you there and drop you off as it is only a
few minutes away.The spirit of the Jamacian people will
always stay in my heart. Thanks Elise and Daryl for
opening your home to us, I hope to see you again soon.
| While there she arranged for us to go to Mystic Mountain where there is a ski lift, bob sled, zip line, water slide, great museum and a good restaurant. Another day she arranged a great day of tubing on the White River which was fun. On Saturday which happened to be my birthday she took us to the very beautiful Cranbrook Gardens and the unique Fire Water which is a natural attraction in the Hills of St. Ann’s. My wife sneakily arranged with Elise to have a special dinner made followed by the most mouth watering chocolate cake for dessert. |
I've rarely written one of these reviews, but after staying at the Blue House this past weekend with my
husband, I am compelled to sing its praises.
Let's begin with the food - consistently, the meals far surpassed anything you could ever get at a restaurant
- either in Jamaica or I'd venture in the US. Daryl the chef has a gift and he uses it beautifully. Every meal
was an adventure in Jamaican traditional cooking with an haute cuisine flair. Gorgeous presentation and
amazing variety. And it's all personalized. He and Elise the owner made sure to get our food preferences
well ahead of our arrival so she and Daryl could plan our meals according to our tastes, down to her daily
trips to the fish, meat and fruit markets.
As for Elise, I have never had such lovely, personal and warm treatment at any hotel or B&B. She joined us
for meals and was a delight to talk with. She knows everything about the Island, its history, politics and its
people and she's a fantastic resource as a result. And she really runs the place as if it's a joy to open her
home - not just a business. Each night she had special drinks concocted for us and invited us to watch the
exotic hummingbirds congregating outside her window.
As for the house, it's really a small island mansion of sorts, with an individual bath for each room, lovely
gardens in the back and a pool. Elise has great taste and the house is very clean (the staff is incredibly
polite, trustworthy and a pleasure to see each day, by the way) and every aspect of it it designed with the
guests in mind. Some rooms are larger than others, so if that makes a difference, let Elise know.
Reggae Beach is very nice for day jaunts and we walked there with ease, though Elise will shuttle you via
car over any time you like, which I thought was a great touch. We actualy splurged one day and bought a
day pass to the resort across the street, and had a nice time, but the food really sucked, actually, and the
beach was no different than Reggae Beach, just more tourists and worse service.
The one thing to keep in mind is that the Blue House is a home, and you will be interacting with people,
from Elise, to the staff, to the other guests, at meal times and such, so if you are looking for complete
seclusion or the anonymity of a larger resort, where you don' have to chat with others, this is not the place
for you. If you want a warm, affordable, lovely atmosphere, with the best cooking you can get in Jamaica,
then this is definitely the right place for you.
One last note, I recommend getting the breakfast and dinner option as there is very little in the way of
good restaurants in Ocho Rios, and Daryl's cooking is so truly authentic and varied and delicious and fresh,
it's so worth it to eat at the Blue House for as many meals as you can.
We LOVED it and can't recommend the Blue House enough!
Lindsey, Washington DC
husband, I am compelled to sing its praises.
Let's begin with the food - consistently, the meals far surpassed anything you could ever get at a restaurant
- either in Jamaica or I'd venture in the US. Daryl the chef has a gift and he uses it beautifully. Every meal
was an adventure in Jamaican traditional cooking with an haute cuisine flair. Gorgeous presentation and
amazing variety. And it's all personalized. He and Elise the owner made sure to get our food preferences
well ahead of our arrival so she and Daryl could plan our meals according to our tastes, down to her daily
trips to the fish, meat and fruit markets.
As for Elise, I have never had such lovely, personal and warm treatment at any hotel or B&B. She joined us
for meals and was a delight to talk with. She knows everything about the Island, its history, politics and its
people and she's a fantastic resource as a result. And she really runs the place as if it's a joy to open her
home - not just a business. Each night she had special drinks concocted for us and invited us to watch the
exotic hummingbirds congregating outside her window.
As for the house, it's really a small island mansion of sorts, with an individual bath for each room, lovely
gardens in the back and a pool. Elise has great taste and the house is very clean (the staff is incredibly
polite, trustworthy and a pleasure to see each day, by the way) and every aspect of it it designed with the
guests in mind. Some rooms are larger than others, so if that makes a difference, let Elise know.
Reggae Beach is very nice for day jaunts and we walked there with ease, though Elise will shuttle you via
car over any time you like, which I thought was a great touch. We actualy splurged one day and bought a
day pass to the resort across the street, and had a nice time, but the food really sucked, actually, and the
beach was no different than Reggae Beach, just more tourists and worse service.
The one thing to keep in mind is that the Blue House is a home, and you will be interacting with people,
from Elise, to the staff, to the other guests, at meal times and such, so if you are looking for complete
seclusion or the anonymity of a larger resort, where you don' have to chat with others, this is not the place
for you. If you want a warm, affordable, lovely atmosphere, with the best cooking you can get in Jamaica,
then this is definitely the right place for you.
One last note, I recommend getting the breakfast and dinner option as there is very little in the way of
good restaurants in Ocho Rios, and Daryl's cooking is so truly authentic and varied and delicious and fresh,
it's so worth it to eat at the Blue House for as many meals as you can.
We LOVED it and can't recommend the Blue House enough!
Lindsey, Washington DC
| “Just returned home, already thinking of next stay at The Blue House!” |
Bed and Breakfast resorts usually are simple establishments offering a nights stay followed with a quick
breakfast to get you going on your way. Not here. If I could take this resort and bring it with me to all
my vacation spots, I would.
The rooms are comfortable and homey with plenty of room and the ac will freeze you if thats your thing,
you get an amazing breakfast outside on the second story balcolny overlooking the lush garden with
plenty of wildlife to view such as the humming bird, better known as the doctor bird in jamaica.
With the help of Elise ,owner, your day can be planed out, no need to pre-plan before the trip, she
knows everyone! When returning from your day either at the private beach down the road, which is one
of the best from what i have seen, or hiking to the blue hole and Cranbrook, horseback riding, river
tubing, zip line, dune buggy etc.... you return home and this is where the best part of the day, for me
at least, starts.
All and all the Blue House comes through, nothing can beat this and I recommend it! The Blue House
made my vacation one of the top vacations I have taken, and I have taken plenty.
Luis & Tik, California
breakfast to get you going on your way. Not here. If I could take this resort and bring it with me to all
my vacation spots, I would.
The rooms are comfortable and homey with plenty of room and the ac will freeze you if thats your thing,
you get an amazing breakfast outside on the second story balcolny overlooking the lush garden with
plenty of wildlife to view such as the humming bird, better known as the doctor bird in jamaica.
With the help of Elise ,owner, your day can be planed out, no need to pre-plan before the trip, she
knows everyone! When returning from your day either at the private beach down the road, which is one
of the best from what i have seen, or hiking to the blue hole and Cranbrook, horseback riding, river
tubing, zip line, dune buggy etc.... you return home and this is where the best part of the day, for me
at least, starts.
All and all the Blue House comes through, nothing can beat this and I recommend it! The Blue House
made my vacation one of the top vacations I have taken, and I have taken plenty.
Luis & Tik, California
| “True Bed & Breakfast Stay With Family Touch and Dinner!!!” |
| “Absolutely Incredible!!” |
The difference in the blue house can be summed up in one word, its people. To be honest I was very
disappointed when we initially got to the blue house. WE were on a bus from the airport and all these
people were getting down at these glitzy all inclusives and when our bus finally dropped us we got down
at this house. I was expecting something a lot bigger. After all this was my honeymoon. Then I wanted
to go out in the evening but it was dark and I felt like we were forced to eat dinner at the blue house
for what I felt was an exhorbitant sum for Jamaica $40 per person for dinner. This was my first time to
Jamaica or for that matter to the Caribbean and I was expecting thrid world prices.
Thankfully my better half had more sense than me and convinced me to have dinner at the Blue House.
Darryl's food is simply magic there is no other way to describe it. It would be doing him a disservice
describing his food as five star or homecooked or homestyled. The best word is wizardry I tell you. Then,
Elsie turned out to be an unbelievable host. The first night she took us into Ocho Rios because one of
the guest was promised ice cream but she had some incredible bread pudding instead. I also had the ice
cream (Devon House, again incredible) on Elise's tab after having the bread pudding. Now that's service.
This was repeated every day. Getting up to incredible breakfast, then going sightseeing in the morning
with the other tourists (thereby splitting the tab) and Patrick, the driver who was also simply great. Then
coming home getting rested and getting ready for an incredible dinner and incredible conversation with
Elise and the other guests. We went to firewater, Dunn's River Falls, the market and Mystic Mountain, all
must sees. Darryl's cooking ( I ate so much my wife claims I embarassed her :), Elise's hospitality and local
knowledge, Orlando and Michael (the help), Patrick ofcourse and the interaction with the other guests
make this a must visit.
By comparison check my review of the Sunset at the plams whwere we stayed next whcih absolutely
blew compared to the blue house. Ofcourse this brings me to the one problem that I had with this
place. It absolutely ruined my all inclusive portion of the vacation since I couldnt help but sorely miss the
blue house and wanted to go back.
We loved it so much that we intend to go back with our entire family in Nov. 2010 (at thanksgiving) and
book the entire house. Elise if you are reading I am expecting a good rate ;) Guys keep up the excellent
work.
disappointed when we initially got to the blue house. WE were on a bus from the airport and all these
people were getting down at these glitzy all inclusives and when our bus finally dropped us we got down
at this house. I was expecting something a lot bigger. After all this was my honeymoon. Then I wanted
to go out in the evening but it was dark and I felt like we were forced to eat dinner at the blue house
for what I felt was an exhorbitant sum for Jamaica $40 per person for dinner. This was my first time to
Jamaica or for that matter to the Caribbean and I was expecting thrid world prices.
Thankfully my better half had more sense than me and convinced me to have dinner at the Blue House.
Darryl's food is simply magic there is no other way to describe it. It would be doing him a disservice
describing his food as five star or homecooked or homestyled. The best word is wizardry I tell you. Then,
Elsie turned out to be an unbelievable host. The first night she took us into Ocho Rios because one of
the guest was promised ice cream but she had some incredible bread pudding instead. I also had the ice
cream (Devon House, again incredible) on Elise's tab after having the bread pudding. Now that's service.
This was repeated every day. Getting up to incredible breakfast, then going sightseeing in the morning
with the other tourists (thereby splitting the tab) and Patrick, the driver who was also simply great. Then
coming home getting rested and getting ready for an incredible dinner and incredible conversation with
Elise and the other guests. We went to firewater, Dunn's River Falls, the market and Mystic Mountain, all
must sees. Darryl's cooking ( I ate so much my wife claims I embarassed her :), Elise's hospitality and local
knowledge, Orlando and Michael (the help), Patrick ofcourse and the interaction with the other guests
make this a must visit.
By comparison check my review of the Sunset at the plams whwere we stayed next whcih absolutely
blew compared to the blue house. Ofcourse this brings me to the one problem that I had with this
place. It absolutely ruined my all inclusive portion of the vacation since I couldnt help but sorely miss the
blue house and wanted to go back.
We loved it so much that we intend to go back with our entire family in Nov. 2010 (at thanksgiving) and
book the entire house. Elise if you are reading I am expecting a good rate ;) Guys keep up the excellent
work.
Darryl, the brother, is a self taught chef
who picked up cooking from his mom,
grandparents, friends and just living in
Jamaica who cooks meals that you
don't want to miss. After you try the
first meal, whether its whole fish with
lobster along with pumkin rice or
chichen and pork BBQ along with shrimp
rice or homemade dipping sauces, you
plan your day around his dinners - not
wanting to be late!! The side dishes
alone are amazing.
who picked up cooking from his mom,
grandparents, friends and just living in
Jamaica who cooks meals that you
don't want to miss. After you try the
first meal, whether its whole fish with
lobster along with pumkin rice or
chichen and pork BBQ along with shrimp
rice or homemade dipping sauces, you
plan your day around his dinners - not
wanting to be late!! The side dishes
alone are amazing.
We chose the package breakfast and dinner and
were not disappointed - a combination of Jamaican
and Chinese gourmet food, prepared by Darryl, is a
fantastic experience of flavours and a delight to
taste. Breakfast was always different and very
good, with a lot of care put into it.
We staid at the "Cozy Cottage", with plenty of
room for the 2 of us plus the child.
It is located in the garden, outside the main
house, and we think that it is ideal for families with
small children. Our child had a fantastic time and
was spoilt in all aspects by Elise and Darryl.
were not disappointed - a combination of Jamaican
and Chinese gourmet food, prepared by Darryl, is a
fantastic experience of flavours and a delight to
taste. Breakfast was always different and very
good, with a lot of care put into it.
We staid at the "Cozy Cottage", with plenty of
room for the 2 of us plus the child.
It is located in the garden, outside the main
house, and we think that it is ideal for families with
small children. Our child had a fantastic time and
was spoilt in all aspects by Elise and Darryl.
| We started our day with a delicious cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee with the hummingbirds on the balcony. Breakfast started with fresh fruit followed by an authentic Jamaican entree such as ackee and saltfish, sardine fritters(Sherrie's favorite), and cassava pancakes. Darryl is a gifted chef who prepares a fantastic variety of Jamaican dishes for breakfast and dinner. All dishes were skillfully prepared and beautifully presented. |
The Blue House experience was truly wonderful. The staff was really attentive and they did all they could
to make our wedding day a special one. This is the perfect place for a private, intimate wedding
embedded within a lush, tropical atmosphere. Our wedding was held in the garden, and the package was
exactly what we wanted for our day.
All the meals were excellent. The accommodations were ideal. Provisions were made for the little ones (9
comfortable and had a real down-home feel. I would definitely return to The Blue House!
Nadene
Brazil
to make our wedding day a special one. This is the perfect place for a private, intimate wedding
embedded within a lush, tropical atmosphere. Our wedding was held in the garden, and the package was
exactly what we wanted for our day.
All the meals were excellent. The accommodations were ideal. Provisions were made for the little ones (9
comfortable and had a real down-home feel. I would definitely return to The Blue House!
Nadene
Brazil
| “Wonderful Intimate Wedding Experience” |
To say that Elise's
brother Daryl, is a
phenomenal chef is
an understatement.
His meals were
prepared, using the
freshest ingredients,
with great variety,
beautifully presented
and deserts were
always a thrill.
Our only complaint
about the food is
that our stomachs
couldn't ever hold
enough! We had
only to express a
wish and Elise or one
of the family would
help to fulfill it.
brother Daryl, is a
phenomenal chef is
an understatement.
His meals were
prepared, using the
freshest ingredients,
with great variety,
beautifully presented
and deserts were
always a thrill.
Our only complaint
about the food is
that our stomachs
couldn't ever hold
enough! We had
only to express a
wish and Elise or one
of the family would
help to fulfill it.
