Reviews of Idilio Escape
5 Marcliff Drive White River, St. Mary, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHonestly this stay definitely exceeded my expectations 💯. The host was just a warm, welcoming and awesome lady, she made sure we were ok with everything, the place was so clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend 💯 not to mention that they have a river by the back that we have access to and tubing at an extra cost that we definitely enjoyed... the stay overall was absolutely amazing I will definitely be going back in the future ❤
Lovely couple you are, a pleasure to host, thank you for being considerate and respectful of our home and surroundings seemingly to instantly settle in and immediately enjoying what we had to offer, which in turn made us feel comfortable and at ease sharing our home with you. Thank you Bruce, thank you for choosing to staying with us, we would love to have you both back, again and again, looking forward to it.
Lovely couple you are, a pleasure to host, thank you for being considerate and respectful of our home and surroundings seemingly to instantly settle in and immediately enjoying what we had to offer, which in turn made us feel comfortable an… Show more
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect for my stay. I loved it!
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewRoom equipped with everything and huge bathroom.
There was a huge party at the house, without informing us in advance. In general we felt a little bit observed.
Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery peaceful and comfortable, nobody disrupt my safe and I got the relaxation I wanted. Drive to the town was close also
Didn’t find any problem with it
Reviewed: 2 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe cleaness
The parking
Reviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe beautiful river, architecture and people.
There was nothing I did not like.
Reviewed: 28 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe host was very friendly. Would definitely return to fully enjoy the river on the property
Reviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe fan should be a ac instead
Thank you Stacey, it was a pleasure hosting you both. We apologies about the discomfort with the heat but we will definitely improve the room with an air conditioned unit in the future. Thank you again and we hope to see you again, we hope to get a second chance to make your stay a 10.
Thank you Stacey, it was a pleasure hosting you both. We apologies about the discomfort with the heat but we will definitely improve the room with an air conditioned unit in the future. Thank you again and we hope to see you again, we hope… Show more
Reviewed: 19 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewI like everything about this place I love it
There is nothing I didn't like the make me so welcome
Reviewed: 12 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 6 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe property was clean, well organized, welcoming, and the owners were resourceful, friendly, warm, I felt right at home.
I liked everything about the property and would recommend it to others.
Reviewed: 5 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewI loved that Hilary, Corey and P.J were so warm, welcoming and made me feel right at home as a solo traveller. My room was modern and exceptionally clean, the cooking facilities were great and there were also staff on site like Nick who took me on tours and Ryan (the designated driver) who was my chaperone into town - Ochi. The hidden gem for me was the almost exclusive access to the White river running around the back of the house where I had a limestone massage or would sit and meditate in the mornings. They even offer Tubing tours along the river which I thought was absolutely fantastic! Idilio escape was a calm, comfortable and memorable experience. I would definitely book and go back.
If I had to pick one thing I would say the amount of steps down to the gazebo. I could manage however some might be expecting a ramp as an alternative or steps that are closer together?
Thank you Claudia, thank you for choosing to stay with us on your trip to Jamaica, you made hosting such a pleasure, so much so, we would love to do so again and again. Thank you for the respect you showed our family and our business you’re a ‘Treasure of a guest.’
Thank you Claudia, thank you for choosing to stay with us on your trip to Jamaica, you made hosting such a pleasure, so much so, we would love to do so again and again. Thank you for the respect you showed our family and our business you’re… Show more
Reviewed: 14 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe location of the property is great. I loved that it was right on the river. We got a great room with a large balcony with amazing views. I love that the property is also Jamaican owned - support local!
Reviewed: 22 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLocation Owner pleasant Access to the river and view from balcony
Reviewed: 27 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewI spent several hours with trying to find a clean and comfortable place to stay and I am really pleased with what I found. I absolutely loved the fact that the home was located right next to the "White River" also it was in town. The home was nice and spotless!!! I'm all about cleanliness. The entire family was so friendly and polite. We did not have transportation. The son (Patrick) took us where we needed to go on several occasions. We really enjoyed our stay.
The only thing I didn't like about the room is that it did not have air conditioning although I was shown another room with air conditioning, it was more money than the one without air conditioning, so we decided to stay in the room that I initially reserved.
It was such a pleasure hosting Crystal and her husband , lovely couple. They were respectful of our house rules, kept their room and the other shared areas such as the kitchen, living and balcony area clean, thanks Crystal, we would definitely host them again, and recommend them to anyone else considering to host them.
It was such a pleasure hosting Crystal and her husband , lovely couple. They were respectful of our house rules, kept their room and the other shared areas such as the kitchen, living and balcony area clean, thanks Crystal, we would definit… Show more
Reviewed: 15 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewbeautiful hosts Hilary made our stay. super accommodating and helpful. you could not wish for more 10/10
From the first minute we welcomed Michael and Mark to our home, we felt like we were welcoming family. It was a such pleasure to host them they were respectful of our house rules and kept the room clean, thanks guys. It was a joy having you guys, sorry it was so short, thanks for being such wonderful guest, we hope to see you again.
From the first minute we welcomed Michael and Mark to our home, we felt like we were welcoming family. It was a such pleasure to host them they were respectful of our house rules and kept the room clean, thanks guys. It was a joy having you… Show more