Guest Reviews

To all and sundrey:Superlatives are inadequate to express my experience, from booking my visit to our stay and departure.  Dahlia, you were quite professional in getting us starting the trip from Kingston to Ochi, which was also quite an experience.   About those two young ladis, Cindy ans Tracey: What can I say! The food was awesome ans the the service over the top.  Without reservation will recommend to everyone I meet who needs a vacation destination. ***** itti Barry Villa thanks for a wonderful experience.  Definitely will be back.

Our stay at itti Barry Villa was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Dahlia was communicative before and after we arrived. The check-in process was simple and straightforward. Cindy (the chef) and Tracey (housekeeper) made our stay extremely special. We were initially only going to have Cindy prepare dinner for our first night and first breakfast, but after dinner, we decided to have Cindy prepare breakfast each morning and it was the best decision ever. We would have had Cindy prepare all our meals, but we wanted to check out the local restaurants for dinner. Cindy was not only an amazing cook but also gave excellent recommendations for dining out and even volunteered to make reservations for us at various restaurants and local attractions. Our favorite restaurant was Christopher's at Hermosa Cove. It was so good we made an effort to visit a second time before leaving Ocho Rios (Thanks Cindy!). Make sure you check out the REAL Blue Hole. Make sure to drive all the way to the top (Thanks Cindy!). The Villa itself was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. We felt safe and secure our entire stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and local beach access. Everything else was in driving distance. If you're looking for groceries, we recommend the Boot gas station, which was a 2-3 drive away from the Villa. We spent 3 days in Negril at a Boutique hotel after leaving itti Barry Villa and couldn't stop thinking about our experience at the Villa (we contemplated driving back to Ocho Rios, ha). In hindsight, we would have stayed at the Villa our entire stay. We feel like we got an authentic Jamaican experience by staying at itti Barry Villa. If you're looking for a great place to stay near Ocho Rios, look no further.

Karleen and Tracey and SUPER hosts!... you feel like home. Excellent service, amazing food, amazing attention and service. Super confortable place, pretty in every way. Super clean, they even helped us with the laundry. Can't express how happy we were. Will recommend 100% this place.

Staying at itti Barry Villa was a spectacular experience!!  We certainly felt welcomed and at home here.  Chef Cindy not only cooked the most amazing Jamaican foods, but also helped us plan and coordinate our daily activates so we could truly relax.  We loved the pour over coffee and delicious porridges!   Everything exceeded our expectations and we hope to come back again soon!  Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience during our first trip to your beautiful country.  We will be back for sure!

Wow!! This is not your ordinary villa. This itti Barry villa could easily become our home away from home - nothing lacking. The hospitality provided by Tracey and the meals provided by Chef Cindy were superb. They are both so professional and they went to the nth degree to make sure our stay there was memorable. I couldn’t say enough about the quality of the Jamaican cuisine ( which is what we chose) - so absolutely delicious and authentic. Can’t wait to return.! Makes me wish I could go there several times a year . Will have to work on that. Keep up the great work!!

Tracey is the best chef! Amazing food, amazing attention.  Great place to stay.  Ackee was my favorite😊  Trying all this Jamaican food is just an amazing experience that I would encourage everyone to do.  Its just an amazing win.

Highly recommend staying here if you do not want to stay at a hotel! She offers what hotels do at a much cheaper price. Having our own cook was awesome we got to try authentic Jamaican food and had wonderful hospitality from Tracy and Ramon. They helped and provided great advice what to do and how to get around. Dahlia always maintained great communication and was an amazing host. It is important to note that since it is in a villa it is gated so transportation has to be arranged because to walk to the entrance would be a long walk. The beach is within walking distance and is pretty private and beautiful. Overall highly recommend if you do not want to stay at a hotel she offers an amazing price with wonderful accommodations.

Thank you for the lovely experiences at this beautiful Villa. Chef - You made us laugh and breakfast was on point😊 Tracey - You really know how to run a home.  Thank you for everything. Nothing but good vibes fot our six days. Thank you again

We had the most incredible time at itti Barry. The location is perfect for exploring the north coast of Jamaica with lots to do. The beach is a 5 minute walk away, and is quiet and idyllic (although we were there in the off season). The venue itself is incredibly comfortable and clean with everything provided that you need, from beach buggy to towels. The most impressive thing however were Tracy and Ramone. We were welcomed, cared for and cooked for in the most wonderful fashion. The food was traditionally authentic and our three kids under 10 went for seconds of spicy jerk or pea soup every night. Also very well catered for as a family of vegetarians and omnivores. What a treat! Can not thank you enough for making this small corner of the world paradise for us.

I loved staying in itti Barry.  I loved the food and everything in Jamaica.

Everything was wonderful, the villa, the food and especially the staff! My family was very impressed from the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we were treated like family. Dahlia, the property manager was even able to help out my mother and I when we needed, and was always available for questions and help. My family and I were very impressed and would recommend Itty Barry to everyone! The pool was another plus when we didn’t feel like goin g to the beach and the villa is beautiful. Would definitely stay again!

This place is absolutely amazing! I was skeptical at first but upon arrival and meeting the housekeeper all of that quickly went away. My family couldn’t get out the car good before jumping in the pool in the front of the villa. The beach is literally steps away and the view is breathtaking! The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The chef “Ramon” is amazing. He can make anything you could possibly want and his corn on the cob is to die for! Delicious ! Ms. Tracey the housekeeper is so sweet and will help you in any way she possibly can from suggested places to washing clothes. And her juices and teas god sent. I’ve never had anything like it! On our last day there, my son and I made sure we got up extra early just to make sure we saw how she made her juice. They definitely made us feel welcomed and like family and we can’t wait to visit again! Thank you for everything ❤️

This is our first family experience here in Jamaica and everything and everybody here at itti Barry made this feel like a home. The home is equsite and the staff is beyond phenomenal. 12 out of 10 I would recommend and we would come back again in a heartbeat.  Thank you all for a phenomenal expereience. Be Blessed!

Since the day we arrived, Dahlia, Tracey and Ramon have treated us like famly.  We had a wonderful time here in Jamaica.  We will recommend itti Barry to anyone who wants to visit Jamaica.  We will miss you!

Great host, great staff and an overall amazing experience!

This was an amazing trip, from organizing this trip with Dahlia, the food from Ramone "Chef', to the running of the house by Tracey.  We enjoyed every minute of our stay.  itti Barry is everything that we saw in the pictures on the internet.  The food was amazing everyday! Ramone made it look effortless everyday, even when we changed the menu up.  Tracey's hospitality and helpfulness was greatly appreciated.  She rolled with our lateness on leaving the room.  The juices were awesome.  We all want to take them both home with us.  We truly appreciate everything! See you all next time.

itti Barry was AMAZING !!! The pictures are true to expectations. The place was tranquil. The staff met all expectations and more; meeting all 8 of our wants and needs. The food, coffee and fresh juices - WOW!! We all wanted to bring Ramone and Tracey back with us. Dahlia, thank you for setting up the birthday deliveries : cake and mobile massage. Ramone, words can not explain your lovely dishes and desserts everyday. Tracey, thank you for the coffee and fresh juices; along with keeping the the place straight, clean and in order!! We will definitely be back and tell all of our friends. Thank you for everything!!

We truly enjoyed our stay at ittle Barry Villa. This is a fantastic place to have our Jamaican vacation. The house is great! The staff is great! The food is great! I can't think of anything that would have made our stay better.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at itti Barry Villa. The staff was exceptional.  Thank you Mario and Tracey and to Dahlia for your professionalism. We loved it! We'll be back!

Great place for family I would recommend it 100%

Wow! I can't stress enough how amazing and beautiful this Airbnb is. You arrive at a gated community and the property is on the back side of the community but it's worth it because you have an ocean view as you pull up. The home itself is gated and we were greeted by Mrs.Dahlia, Mario and Tracy. They had Saltfish and fresh juice upon our arrival. The landscape and the pool were a picture right out of a lawn and garden magazine. Once you walk through the doors you feel at home. There are large fans in the common area to keep it cool but every room has air conditioners. The beds were comfy and ww had turn down service every night with fresh towels every day. Water pressure is perfect and one shower is handicap accessible. Don't skip on the concierge service. You will not regret it and the service makes your stay special. You don't have to shop or cook just focus on relaxing. I only wish my words could depict and express the happiness the experience we had while we stayed at this residence. We even ordered massages and Veronica came to the house and took care of us. I have elevated our travel game and will definitely be back!

A home away from home! Truly grateful for the hospitality, conversation, laughs  shared in this place.  Mario and Ms Tracey were exceptional house staff and Dahlia a great host. Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Ochi and was more blessed to share it with my friends in preparation for Renee's wedding. Hope to return again.  Will definatley share this jewel with other.

Amazing food and house.  Had an amazing time with wonderful hospitality.  Made me feel like I was back home.  Made my entire bachelorette trip ten times more fun and relaxed.  Loved every moment! Thank you!

I can't say enough about Ms. Tracey's hospitality and Mario's amazing cuisine.  Will be back soon!

We enjoyed our stay at the Villa.  Great food.  Mario and Tracey were very friendly and helpful.  They made our stay very comfortable.  We will definitely recommend this villa to friends and family.  Thank you Mario and Tracey.

Property Manager: Kevin (chef) and Radhica (housekeeper/bartender) were very accommodating and willing even when we pushed them to the limit. The bar service from Radhica was superb. Thanks a lot!! Property: We had a wonderful time. The property is rustic and relaxing and we enjoyed our stay a lot. In general, we enjoyed the privacy that the property provides and we felt very secure. itti Barry could easily be a fixture on our calendar!!

Property: The property was well maintained and we were very comfortable. The cabana by the pool provided the well needed shade from the sun.The dining table outside is great for breakfast and the young ones enjoyed eating out there while at the pool etc. Accommodation excellent. Keep up the good work. Kevin is a great chef and Radhici is great on those fruit punches which hit the spot every time. We will be back... Property Manager:The team made up of Dahlia, Kevin and Radhica was great. They made our stay very comfortable and they were always on hand to meet our needs

Two holidays and many, many dinners and breakfasts later for our very big family from two other villas.  The Villa staff did a beautiful, amazing  generous job of accommodating many different food restrictions and tastes.  Patience was at the forefront every step of the way.  This villa is a home away from home, comfortable, well decorated, beautiful grounds and washing!  Thank you so very much Dahlia, Tracey, Mario and Carmen for everything.

The entire team Dahlia, ( property manager) Mario (chef) Tracey (housekeeper) were wonderful! We enjoyed being pampered by them. Class act who understand responsiveness and Service! Property Comfortable, spotless and fully equipped with anything one needed. Thank you for a memorable stay.

My friend did most of the arrangements but I hear they were amazing . One of the most wonderful vacations we have had. The property and house were extraordinary. The house was immaculate and the gardens beautiful. The pool was perfectly clean. The combination of warm, welcoming, comfortable, resort like, clean, and (thank goodness, air-conditioned in the bedroom) made it a perfect haven for a vacation. The location close to the beach was nice, and all the amenities were ideal.

“My family’s trip was amazing! My family was greeted with a very warm welcome, hot tea, snacks and juice! From the very beginning to the very end our experience was great at Itty Barry! Dahlia was very informative and made herself available any time we needed her. Mario and Tracey were the reason our family were able to enjoy ourselves to the fullest extent! Mario made every meal with love and all of the food was amazing! He catered to our likes and dislikes ( only the children had dislikes!), he was also very resourceful and knowledgeable of the area and was extremely helpful with anything we needed and asked. Mario and Tracey work Very well as a team preparing our food, juices, and our picnic lunches on days we were doing activities. Tracey was very precise on cleanliness everyday, she was definitely a staple in our experience. We enjoyed tea time outside and Tracey’s fresh juices! My family would love to visit Itty Barry again in the future and we highly recommend staying here! The pictures and descriptions don’t do justice for the house, food, or staff and the amazing experience this is! We have already recommended this place to friends and family since we’ve been home. Thank you so much to everyone for making our trip memorable. ”

This was our 1st airbnb in Jamaica and we were extremely nervous. Dahlia and the crew surpassed all our expectations. Everyone was very accommodating and hospitable from beginning to end. They made us feel like royalty. Mario, the chef, Baked a carrot cake for us that’s a must have! Our housekeeper did our Laundry every single day. Our driver, Delroy, drove us all over the island and made our trips affordable and enjoyable. If you are looking for a beautiful location with plenty room and close to the beach this is the perfect spot. We will be back next year.

My family and I had an amazing time at itti Barry Villa. Upon arrival we were greeted by Mario, Miss Tracy, and Miss Dahlia with refreshments and snacks. The house and location is great, I like the fact that its in a very quiet location with gated security. Mario and Miss Tracy prepared fresh juices and meals everyday. The food was so good . The kids were able to help Mario decorate the cakes that was freshly baked every day for dessert. Our Host Miss Dahlia was just a phone call away she makes sure we were all having a great time. My family and I can’t wait to go back! Oh and the beach is 5 minutes away. I recommend staying here. The Roache family.

We were a party of 7 that visited for a birthday celebration that turned into a surprise engagement. When we arrived we were greeted with smiles and refreshments. Dahlia made sure we had everything we needed and assist with the celebrations. Tracy and Mario prepared delicious meals, teas, fresh fruit juices every morning and afternoon. Mario cakes are a delight that we looked forward to after dinner. Delroy the driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about places to visit. He even took us to some gems we didn’t know about. The villa was very clean and contained all the amenities we needed. Tracy provided us with turn down service daily as well as clean laundry. Everything was irie (a word we learned from Delroy)!

Mario (chef) and Tracy (Housekeeper) was the highlight of the stay. They were welcoming, kind, efficient and friendly. Having them around made our stay extra special. The house was better than expected, I was pleasantly surprised. As mentioned before the photos didn’t do It justice. We had an amazing time and planning for a possible return.

This was my first trip to Jamaica. My family and I had a wonderful time. The staff was able to provide everything we needed. It was great to have a driver that could drive us to a waterfall appropriate for young kids, and show us around town. The best part was the staff that shared their Jamaican culture that we wouldn't get at a hotel. Thank you soo much for the experience.

Our stay at itti Barry Villa was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Dahlia was communicative before and after we arrived. The check-in process was simple and straightforward. Cindy (the cook) and Tracy (housekeeper) made our stay extremely special. We were initially only going to have Cindy prepare dinner for our first night and first breakfast, but after dinner, we decided to have Cindy prepare breakfast each morning and it was the best decision ever. We would have had Cindy prepare all our meals, but we wanted to check out the local restaurants for dinner. Cindy was not only an amazing cook but also gave excellent recommendations for dining out and even volunteered to make reservations for us at various restaurants and local attractions. Our favorite restaurant was Christopher's at Hermosa Cove. It was so good we made an effort to visit a second time before leaving Ocho Rios (Thanks Cindy!). Make sure you check out the REAL Blue Hole. Make sure to drive all the way to the top (Thanks Cindy!). The Villa itself was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. We felt safe and secure our entire stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and local beach access. Everything else was within driving distance. If you're looking for groceries, we recommend the Boot gas station, which was a 2-3 drive away from the Villa. We spent 3 days in Negril at a Boutique hotel after leaving itti Barry Villa and couldn't stop thinking about our experience at the Villa (we contemplated driving back to Ocho Rios, ha). In hindsight, we would have stayed at the Villa our entire stay. We feel like we got an authentic Jamaican experience by staying at itti Barry Villa. If you're looking for a great place to stay near Ocho Rios, look no further.

We stayed 2/23-3/2/2020 at Itty Barry Villa. If you are looking at Karleen's place and it is available, BOOK IT! Our group of 8 had a fantastic time here even the weather was not the best most of the week. We were so well pampered by Tracey and Chef Linford during our week stay with them The cuisine was fantastic we didn't feel the need to eat out at all during our stay as Chef Linford made many local dishes and tweaked them to our dietary needs/preferences. They introduced us to many different local dishes, drinks, fruits/veggies, etc. Tracey was the best making our vacation a true vacation. The few times any of us opted to venture off property she helped arrange transportation for us as well as providing tips to make our stay better. Dahlia our concierge was also excellent, very responsive to any questions/concerns that we had. She stopped in several times during the week to see how we were doing and if we had any needs/concerns. By the end of our week, Tracey and Linford were part of our family. Overall, this has been our best Airbnb stay yet. This has raised the bar as to what we will expect from our future Airbnb rentals. Thank you, Karleen, Dahlia, Tracey, and Linford! Christine, Carl, Donna, David, Colleen, Stephen, Nancy, and Lenny

itti Barry Villa is located outside of Ocho Rios, next to the Riu hotel in Mammee Bay. The convenience and proximity to Blu Beach are great! We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend it!

This villa was exactly the way it was presented. The Villa was welcoming and intimate for my family getaway. The staff was attentive, on time, and even went the extra mile to ensure my entire family was comfortable. Looking forward to staying at itti Barry Villa again.

This is one of the most well-appointed places I have stayed. The pictures well reflect the location. It is convenient. An easy walk to the beach (the calm and relaxing Mammee Bay beach) and close to the North-South Highway. The gated community seems secure, and the team really took good care of us. Linton’s cooking is fantastic and Tracy sets the standard for keeping the place looking good and feeling comfortable. We sent our full menu before and advised what we would bring. The concierge, Dahlia, made sure everything we were not bringing was purchased and the place stocked before our arrival, so we did not have to worry about any of it once we got there. The family had a great time and I would certainly book another stay at itti Barry Villa!

itti Barry was beyond expectations. We kept dreaming of the food after we left. Miss Carmen and the Chef were so attentive, kind, and hospitable. Everything was perfect. We will definitely be back!

Lovely setting by the beach, a great chef, and extremely clean. Great amenities.

Lovely setting by the beach, a great chef, and extremely clean. Great amenities.