Fortlands Point on the Beach

The place was amazing on every level: from the grounds to the staff to the food… we couldn’t have asked for more! Really a magical week. Particular kudos to Sean, Jev, the housekeeping staff and chef James (who was masterful). It would be great to return one day, but for now that remains somewhere in the more distant future.

-Bronfman Party

The staff at Fortlands Point is amazing. We loved each and every one of them. They are respectful and friendly - a great combo! Chef Patrick is pure genius with a fantastic personality. We wish we could take him home with us! This year was just as great a last year - if not a little bit better. We will absolutely be back - This was the best vacation ever!

Charles U - Rye, NY

Lovely people…caring, kind & fun! Great experience for everyone. Thank you!

Tracy S.

After 25 years we decided to return to Jamaica. We wanted a new experience so we decided to rent a villa. I am so glad we chose Fortlands Point. We had a wonderful stay!! The property is fabulous and the staff is great and they cater to your every whim. Chef Patrick fixes great food (loved the strawberry soup and how he prepared the fish that we caught that day - yummy!), and Gregory makes a mean Pina colada or rum punch. The pavilion has the best breeze. It makes you want to sleep right there. The kids stayed in the pool and even the littlest one (age 2) overcame her fear and wanted to join in the fun. They also had a blast building sand castles on the beach. We've been spoiled and will find it very hard to go to a resort now. Love this place, can't wait to return. It felt like home.

Henrietta G.

Everything Excellent. Thanks for an amazing week!

Kent M.

7th visit. Super resort-style villa. The staff is the best and Patrick’s cooking is fabulous. We will absolutely return.

Treger S.

The service is outstanding! What a wonderful experience.

Maxine K.

The food was delicious. Wonderful time had by all. Appreciated the staff.

Debra P.

The staff are phenomenal! There is no better staff!! Roy, our driver was great. We will be back!

Vonda W.

The staff is outstanding and they made us all fee like we were home. LOVE THEM ALL!! VERY SPECIAL....

Treger S.

Our group of 12 family and friends included one child of ten. This sprawling villa and large property provided enough space that each of us could have all of the privacy and quiet time we wanted as well as large indoor and covered outdoor areas of seating for group meals, games etc. We had avid readers, active child and adults, enthusiastic water sports fans, card/game players, yoga & squash enthusiasts etc. in our group and each was able to indulge in their preferred activities. There was almost always a breezy, shaded spot somewhere within earshot of the waves and views of the sea.

The water activities available included snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards (picture Huck Finn circa 2013), aluminum boat and infinity pool. Discovery Bay is home to a myriad of marine life including sea turtles and the deck at the point was the perfect place to see fish without getting wet.

This was the 6th villa vacation that my husband and I have taken and we have high expectations for accommodations and service. While we enjoy great meals, we do not expect gourmet fare at every meal and especially with a large group. We determined that buffet style worked best for our group.

Overall, the vacation was superb due to the attentiveness and courtesy of the staff who went above and beyond our expectations over and over again.

Patrick provided amazing and substantial meals, appetizers, snacks, breakfast pastries, homemade cookies and fruit breads and my favorite villa treat, homemade plantain chips. Patrick's food budgeting prowess was overwhelming and I was impressed that he shopped for groceries as if he was spending his own money. Kudos to Patrick for coming in substantially under budget and meeting all of our dietary needs. (OK, no one really NEEDS to have eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, toast, banana bread, muffins, toast, waffles and fruit at every breakfast, but some of our group apparently do.)

Keno, Kemeel and Sean provided some of the best service we have ever experienced and ensured that every need was met. They are all superstars and time and time again did much more than required. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation we extend to them. To Keno who was always there (including fishing at 5:30 am), providing first aid, serving drinks, kayaking with Ben, fixing coffee makers, and ensuring the health and safety of all, you are an exceptional young man and set an amazing example for the rest of the staff. I am so glad that you participated in the zip lining adventure and officially joined the family. Sometimes it's good to take that leap of faith and just jump ("with every broken bone I swear I lived")

Kemeel quickly and effectively dealt with a few minor issues and provided so many special services and touches that were unexpected and appreciated (you are an amazing seamstress!). Your courtesy, sense of humor and personality made our stay exceptional.

Sean provided amazing service with enthusiasm, good humor and was willing to do anything for us, including providing "protection services". Three of our group decided to walk down to a local bar on our last afternoon. They would have been perfectly safe on their own, but Sean accompanied them and enjoyed a ginger ale while they were there. In addition, Keno and Delano (our excellent hired driver) also passed by in the van to ensure all was all, and in all honesty, see if any of them needed a ride back to the villa.

Thank you to all of the staff for all of the extras, including towel origami on the beds, flowers in the towels, doing our laundry, serving drinks, hauling firewood for the bonfire, meals in the gazebo, barbecues at the picnic tables, dinner on the point and too many services to mention.

Once again, a huge thank you to Sharon at Villas by Linda Smith. The services you extend are superb!

Sandy W.

The staff at Fortlands Point is amazing. We loved each and every one of them. They are respectful and friendly - a great combo! Chef Patrick is pure genius with a fantastic personality. We wish we could take him home with us! This year was just as great a last year - if not a little bit better. We will absolutely be back - This was the best vacation ever!

Charles U.

We had the best holiday ever! Everyone and everything went perfectly. The villa is beyond Heaven and the staff looked after our every need. We were all so happy which made the holiday one which we will never forget especially as Michael and I wanted to mark our 50th wedding anniversary in this special way.
Little touches, like the rail to assist getting into the sea at the little cove, made a huge difference to Michael and me! He was able to get in and out without help and it was the first time he had been able to swim safely in the sea for years!
Ricardo and Sean did so much to make our stay so wonderful as did all the other staff.
We are really hoping one day, to make a return visit!

Mary F

This property is a lot nicer than the pictures. The layout is perfection! - Miriam Y.

What an exciting and wonderful experience! I cannot thank you and your company enough for making my birthday such a blast. The service was first class and the property was beyond, beyond what you saw on the internet. It did not do it justice. Thank you!

Neil R.

Our family of eight, including a two and half year old, spent five wonderful days at Fortland Point Villa. There aren’t many places that exceed one’s expectations but this property definitely did that. The house is elegant with high end furnishings and beautiful artwork while the grounds are extensive and lush. Every corner has some little detail that adds to your experience. There is something for every member of the family, from lawn games to sports equipment to numerous lounging areas. The infinity pool has a large shallow area for little ones and a fabulous hot tub for adults.

The whole downstairs is open to the outside so you always feel you are in the fresh air.

The bedrooms don’t disappoint either with comfortable beds and soft linens. Each bedroom has a fabulous bathroom. One bathroom has a tub that was great for our two year old grandson. The new entertainment area with pool table and huge TV was great for movies in the evenings. We all fit on the huge, plush sectional.

The beach with the cove was exceptional with a large shallow area for children and a swimming platform to jump from for everyone. The reef just outside the cove was so much fun for snorkeling. We made use of all three beaches. Every morning the beach and lawn were groomed for any seaweed , leaves, etc.

The staff has the perfect balance between service and respecting your privacy. Simply tell them your expectations and they will meet them. Once they realized we enjoyed snacks with cocktails before dinner, they magically appeared. We enjoyed three delicious meals for five days plus snacks for under the recommended budget. I don’t think you can beat that anywhere.

At the end of the day you would return to your bedroom to find your bed turned down, AC running, drapes drawn and a thermos of ice cold water by your bedside. All areas were kept immaculate. And coming home with clean laundry was a real treat.

Thanks to Linda Smith Villas for arranging everything from transportation to our wonderful spa day with Oshun spa. We are family that travels extensively and rarely repeat experiences but everyone agreed this was one property we would like to make a family tradition.

Proffitt Family