Reviews of Centrally Located Room - 5
Matthews Avenue Portland, Port Antonio, Jamaica

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was extremely cozy with a lovely roomy bathroom. We especially loved the outdoor kitchen. Additionally, the whole house was spotless.
Everything was excellent about the property and it is a fantastic value.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and kind words Karen. I truly appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and yours. My best wishes. I hope to see you again. Until then, walk good…
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis is my favourite place to stay in Port Antonio, the room is perfect with every amenity you could need. Super clean and some lovely personal touches. Marie and family are lovely hosts. Great location and I love there are some cooking facilities too.
Nothing it’s perfect!
It was wonderful to see you Rebecca. I appreciate your feedback. I’m so happy you enjoyed the space and had a great stay. Until the next time…all my best.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe had a fantastic stay! The place was truly one of the most spotless places we've ever stayed and the host was very communicative and helpful. The apartment was well-equipped and offered great privacy. We highly recommend it
Everything was great
Thank you for your positive feedback Carlos. I’m very happy my efforts are appreciated. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you. My best wishes.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI was so happy with everything here. Marie and her family is super friendly and we had nice chats. Location is safe and perfect for walking in the town area and to catch a transport. There is all you need in this modern room and for preparing meals in the outdoor kitchen. Knutsford bus terminal is around 20 minutes walking distance by foot but also route taxis are available. I would definitely stay again!
Hi there Jarmo. Thank you for your feedback. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you. I’m glad you safely made it to your next destination. Kindest regards.
Reviewed: 14 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery clean, had pretty much everything you needed and in a great location!
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It was a pleasure meeting you Mary. Thank you for your positive feedback. I appreciate your patronage. Best wishes for the festive season.
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWell equipped room in the center of town. Loved the outdoor kitchen area.
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Thank you Pamela. It was great to meet you. I’m glad you had a good time. Thank you for staying. Take care.
Reviewed: 24 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewClean, safe and centrally located
It was lovely meeting you Michelle. I sincerely appreciate your feedback. I hope to have the opportunity to host you again. Best regards.
Reviewed: 1 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery nice room at the back of a private house with a separate entrance. Location is in a sidestreet of the main road, so walking distance to supermarket and shops, .... Marie is extremely helpful and also forwarded a local guidebook. She also arranged a taxi to bring us to Knutsford bus early in the morning and woke up to say goodbye to us ! In the room you have a kettle , fridge and toaster. Outside there is a gas stove and sitting area. Very nicely done ! Moreover, the bathroom is ecellent with very nice towels and walk in shower. Another bonus is Netflix if you would need it.
Cash paymeny only, in JMD or USD which is understandable. The bed was a normal sized double and to us rather small.
Thank you for staying with me. It was good to meet you. Hope you guys remembered to take that photo and had a laugh at your neighbour’s reaction. Take care. All the best.
Reviewed: 3 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewMs Marie is one of the best hosts i've EVER encountered! Her property is the cleanest I've ever stayed at. I love the lil touches of technology, like the touch-free soap dispenser for your hands. The artwork on the wall makes it feel homely. The room consists of several things including a fridge, mini oven, desk, a bag containing beach towels, kettle, cutlery, spare towels /bedsheets, & more. The location is a walking distance to most things, or a taxi service. Ms Marie kindly dropped me off to Frenchman's cove, as it was on the route to her work. I really appreciated such a kind gesture, and I loved how she shared some history about Port Antonio, with me. She also created a list of things to see/eat which came in really handy! It rained quite a bit while I was there, so the TV which has useful apps such as Netflix & YouTube, came in very handy! Did I mention HOW CLEAN THIS PLACE IS??? Honestly, I am absolutely going to be back here soon (hopefully there will be less rain when I do!)
I liked EVERYTHING!
It was an absolutely pleasure hosting you Wini. Really good meeting you. I thank you for your positive feedback. Very much appreciated. I hope to have the opportunity to host you again next time you’re in the area. My very best wishes.
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewWe had a fantastic stay at Centrally Located. Marie showed us all the facilities which included air conditioning, Flat Screen Smart TV, outdoor cooking facilities & a fully tiled bathroom. The room was spotless & the house only recently been built, so very modern. We made use of the outdoor cooking facilities which had everything we needed. Marie also gave us great advice on things to see & made us feel very welcome while also giving us plenty of space. Marie was also very communicative before we arrived answering all our questions. Thanks Marie, we really appreciated it!! I would absolutely recommend staying here. Look no further!!!
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So good to hear from you Graham. Thank you for this glowing review. I sincerely appreciate your feedback. I’m glad I was able to help and very happy you enjoyed the experience. My very best wishes to you both.
Reviewed: 28 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewRose Marie was an amazing host. She made a guide book with tips about things to see, where to eat which we appreciated a lot. The room was clean, and the little kitchen in the garden was perfect to have breakfast in the morning or a tea at night.
It was great meeting you Valeria. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with me. I’m very happy you enjoyed the experience. And thank you for taking the time to write a review. Very much appreciated. My best wishes.
Reviewed: 16 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewNice space, super nice hosted by Marie and her lovely family. Portland is the nature parish, so there's a lot of nature to explore. The place is located very central so most of the town is basically within walking distance and route taxis will take you further out of town if needed. Would definitely recommend to book this place when you vist Portland.
Thank you for your feedback Ray. It was wonderful having you here. Hope to see you again on your next visit to the area. All my best.
Reviewed: 7 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewVery clean, close to town, and very welcoming
Having kitchen appliances in room separate from kitchen. Just a little awkward logistically for cooking, but can understand why.
Thank you for staying with me Ire and thank you for your feedback. My best wishes.
Reviewed: 16 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewMaybe our favourite stay in Jamaica. I was as happy to arrive back to the room every night as I was at the resort. Super friendly owner, helpful and friendly. The room was lovely and the bathroom was very modern. Room was provisioned with fridge and toaster oven as well, which is not typical but very welcomed! We were able to have our breakfast in the room quick so we could have full days exploring. Great location, away from the bustle but very close. Well equipped room and the outdoor cooking area was a great place to eat all our meals. Even the decor is fun, I am not an anime guy, and I don't understand the design aesthetic but it was worth a laugh. Owners pets also made appearances outside and were friendly and cute.
Nothing. No complaints.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience Tristan. It was good to host you. Thanks for your feedback. 🙏 The anime 😆 Let’s just say I have a son who was (and probably still is) an Avatar et al fan. Best wishes from Port Antonio, Jamaica.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience Tristan. It was good to host you. Thanks for your feedback. 🙏 The anime 😆 Let’s just say I have a son who was (and probably still is) an Avatar et al fan. Best wishes from Port Antonio, Jamai… Show more
Reviewed: 21 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewA lovely self contained private room in Port Antonio hosted by Marie. The room is very comfortable with a modern bathroom and is far more impressive in reality than the photos on booking.com. It has its own rear entrance with outside cooking facilities and patio. Marie and her family were very helpful and friendly even offering us a lift to Frenchman's Cove. The room and bathroom were absolutely spotless. Very close to the main town and the transport centre (Texaco garage) Highly recommended
All perfect
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Carol Gary. I’m very happy you liked the space and enjoyed your stay here and Portland in general. I thank you for choosing to stay with me. Really great to meet and speak with you. Best wishes for the rest of your travels and take care.
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Carol Gary. I’m very happy you liked the space and enjoyed your stay here and Portland in general. I thank you for choosing to stay with me. Really great to meet and speak with you. Best wishes… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThis was by far the best homestay-room we ever went to. It had everything you need and much more then we expected (AC, beautiful bathroom, fridge, TV, moskitonets etc etc.) It's 5 min walk to the city center and has everything nearby. Our Host was so friendly and helpful. For this price it was like a 4,5 star hotel room 😁
It was a perfect stay and just 2 little things could be improved.They are building the outdoor area where you can sit and cook but it wasn't finished when we went there. We had our dirty shoes outside but there is nothing to protect them from the rain so they got wet over night (our fault to be honest).
I appreciate your wonderful feedback Silvan. It was a pleasure hosting you. Sorry about your shoes! I’m working on getting the most suitable material to cover the area so it’s still a beautiful semi open-air spot. I truly appreciate you choosing to stay here. My very best wishes.
I appreciate your wonderful feedback Silvan. It was a pleasure hosting you. Sorry about your shoes! I’m working on getting the most suitable material to cover the area so it’s still a beautiful semi open-air spot. I truly appreciate you… Show more
Reviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewIt was nice, very clean and peaceful. Plus it was within close proximity to the Town Center and Hip Strip which was very convenient. Marie was an excellent host who made sure we had everything we needed and had a comfortable stay. We also like the outdoor cooking area so we were able to make breakfast in the morning before going out to explore.
Everything was good!
Thank you Sheldon. It was a pleasure to meet you both. I look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Port Antonio. Happy New Year.
Reviewed: 14 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewMarie is a wonderful host and this place was amazing. I would say it’s the nicest place I’ve stayed in Port Antonio ans maybe even Jamaica too, and I’ve stayed in many places. Just lovely and clean, spacious, everything you need and some lovely little touches and attention to detail. Love the outside area where you can cook and eat. Just fabulous and I wish I could have spent longer there.
Nothing, everything was exceptional.
Thank you so much Rebecca for your wonderful feedback. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. I’m happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Best regards.
Reviewed: 13 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe accommodation exceeded my expectations. The room is spacious, well-lit, and airy. The bed, beddings and bath linens were clean and of great quality. The host was very helpful before and during the stay.
Thank you so much Isabella. I’m glad you made it back safely. Thanks again for choosing to stay with me. It was lovely to meet you. All my best.
Reviewed: 30 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThis is a wonderful place to stay in Port Antonio. The location is superb, the waterfront and all the amenities of the town are within walking distance. Marie and her family were excellent hosts who provided the perfect balance of maintaining our privacy whilst always being happy to help. The room itself is spotlessly clean and well equipped. We also enjoyed the private outdoor area.
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It was sincerely a pleasure meeting you guys Lauren. I so appreciate you staying with me. I’m very glad you enjoyed the experience. I’m happy that you arrived home safely. All my best.
Reviewed: 17 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewOn arrival we met Marie. She was warm and welcoming. Must say she's exceptional, great customer servicerep.
Everything was great.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Barbara. I really appreciate you guys staying with me. It was indeed a pleasure meeting and hosting you. My best wishes.