Awandaweh Cottage
Great Bay, Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Tucked away in Great Bay, Treasure Beach on the lazy South Coast of Jamaica, Awandaweh Cottage is a spacious, affordable cottage for 1-4 guests.
You have easy access down a short, garden-side pathway and gate to a sweet sandy beach cove, perfect for morning or sunset dips or just a 5-min coastal walk in the opposite direction; you are on the longest, sandiest, and safest beach on the South Coast - Great Bay Beach.
Awandaweh Cottage is a tastefully decorated cottage with local art & furnishings. Two queen-size, air-conditioned bedrooms, each furnished with a private bathroom. A spacious, well-equipped kitchen with all of your cooking and dining needs. Marie, your Housekeeper, will ensure that your vacation is hassle-free and perfect in every way. She will pre-purchase your grocery needs and have an arrival dinner ready and waiting, or you are welcome to prepare your meals as you desire.
This cottage provides a large open concept dining-living area with multiple French doors leading either to your private plunge pool and patio area, as well as a long verandah with outdoor dining on one side and an additional sitting area on the other. There is also a comfortable, second indoor sitting area to the side of the dining table to decompress with a book, listen to music.
Just a short drive from Calabash Bay, this cottage is surrounded by lush lignum vitae trees and flowering bougainvillea, with the Santa Cruz Mountains on one side and the Caribbean sea only a stone's throw away.
Awandaweh Cottage is the perfect island getaway for a couple, a set of close friends, or a larger group occupying the adjacent beachfront villa Driftwood.
AWANDAWEH COTTAGE, combined with DRIFTWOOD, provides accommodations for up to 10 guests, 5-bedrooms, and 5-bathrooms in total.
Awandaweh sleeps 1-4
Flat-screen TV/DVD in Living Room, WiFi, board games, linens, and towels provided.
Daily housekeeping and cooking.
Bedrooms: 2 A/C bedrooms with 2 bathroom
Bedroom 1, four-poster mahogany queen-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, screened windows, and full bathroom with outdoor shower
Bedroom 2, four-poster mahogany queen-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, screened windows, and full bathroom
Cottage Amenities:
Large living/dining room with ceiling fans
Fully equipped kitchen
Private, enclosed patio, with dining area, plunge pool, and sun deck
Covered verandah overlooking gardens with partial sea view with dining and seating areas
Private safe swimming cove to the right of property grounds
Beautiful, expansive, sandy beach access, which is very safe for swimming to the left via a coastal walk (Great Bay Beach)
Exceptional live-out staff including cook/housekeeper (Marie and Stacey)
On-site in a separate building, caretaker/gardener/nightly security
15 min. drive to Jake's and Calabash Bay
3 Night Minimum Rental
LOW SEASON RATES
1 May - 30 November
1-4 guests US$1,800/week
HIGH SEASON RATES
1 December - 30 April
(excluding Christmas & New Year's week)
1-4 guests US$2,000/week
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S WEEKLY RATES
18 December - 2 January
1-4 Guests
(7 night minimum rental)
Each week . . . . . . . . . US$3,000
Awandaweh Cottage is the sister property to Driftwood, on the same 2-acre property and
can be rented in combination for a larger group with a maximum of 10 guests.
Please inquire for shorter/longer term rentals and cancellation policy.
All rates are subject to change without notice.
Venue Rental for Weddings, Events Etc.
US$1,000 Venue + Bedroom Rental
(guests renting bedrooms, 2-night minimum rental)
US$2,000 Venue/Grounds Only
US$500 Refundable Security Deposit
Clients must provide all services ie: porta-toilets/catering/setup/breakdown/garbage removal etc.
PLEASE ADD:
Staff gratuity is a suggested 15% rental rates
Meals avg. US$30-US$40/adult/teen, US$15/youth
Airport meeting service, roundtrip transfers, land tours with PPV insured driver
Touring by boat can also be arranged
Spa services
Babysitting services: US$10/hour
Laundry: US$10/load
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
A deposit in the amount of 50% of rental will Secure your RE-confirmed reservation.
Balance and advance food/drinks kitty-contingency fund are due 60 days prior to arrival.
Christmas and New Year's weeks balance due 75 days prior to arrival.
Stocking of Groceries/Pantry Supplies:
Pre-stocking of cottage with food and beverage items can be done for bookings of 3 nights or more. Clients refund Maire by receipts and records.
PLEASE NOTE - there is a surcharge on all shopping bills for each shopping excursion to cover transportation to Black River or Junction.
Reviews:
“From the moment we arrived, we knew our stay would be nothing short of magical.
When we drove in, we were greeted by hundreds of butterflies that were hovering around the lignum vitae trees that bordered the driveway. Then when we parked, we were greeted by the friendliest staff so we immediately felt welcomed.
Marie, the housekeeper and chef made yummy meals and provided gluten free options as well.
She was also excellent with my 3 young kids and they enjoyed being around her.
We cannot say enough good things about our trip and we hope to be back soon.”
~ ABNB review from May 2023
“This is one of the most special and dreamy places I have ever stayed in! Hard to leave, but will be back for sure.”
~ ABNB review from January 2023
“Amazing space in an amazing location. Truly a serene getaway. The house attendant Marie is wonderful and really helpful. Nicole is very responsive and explains everything you need to know in detail. Will definitely be back again!”
~ ABNB review from September 2022 (they returned in September 2023)
