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Artist Cottage at Glory Be - Charming seafront cottage with amazing views

Artist Cottage at Glory Be - Charming seafront cottage with amazing views

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pool and garden surrounded with lights
Entrance to Artist Cottage
King size bed in Artist's Cottage great room
wide cedar kitchen counter in great room
King size bed in Great room

Overview of Artist Cottage at Glory Be - Charming seafront cottage with amazing views

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Tower Isle, St mary
  • Popular LocationReggae Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite River Reggae Park3 min drive
  • AirportOcho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Artist Cottage Bedroom 1

Artist Cottage Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Artist studio Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor showers at pool and beach area

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Artist Cottage at Glory Be - Charming seafront cottage with amazing views

Four miles East of Ocho Rios directly on the sea, right next to famous Bamboo Beach, the enchanting cottages at Glory Be with fabulous sea views and privacy offer you old world charm ., The property of Glory Be has been the private home of Karen and Ronnie Schleifer since 1984. We share our home with family, friends and congenital people. It is NOT a resort .The whole property is a garden abounding, with lush tropical vegetation . Tropical flowers (hibiscus, helaconia, jasmine,begonias,shrimp plants…), fruit trees (bananas, tangerines, sour sop, pineapple,aloe vera, moringa ackee, noni), fabulous views and direct access to the sea.

THE ARTIST COTTAGE
This spacious seaside cottage (1,500 sq. ft.), formerly Marion Simmons’ art studio. Marion Simmons was a member of the American Water Color Society and had several international shows. She chose to buy the seaside property in 1951 as she was an avid snorkeler and artist. She was most well known for her shell motifs.Her original art and prints are displayed in the Artist Cottage. It is romantic for two, comfortable for four. In the great room there is a king size antique bed, a sofa, arm chairs, a well stocked book case, antiques, original art work and cable T.V. which has radio and music channels as well. A fully equipped kitchen is ideal for self caterers( June's grocery store is in walking distance), although some of Ocho Rios' finest dining is nearby( Glenn's , Toscanini and a jerk pork center are in walking distance . On the veranda are a dining table, chairs and a glider sofa, where you can see spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Adjoining the great room is a separate bedroom with two twin beds, a desk and antique safe. The bathroom with a tropical motif has a solar heated shower, toilet and basin and a view of the pool. Ceiling fans and tropical breezes and the ventilation of cathedral ceilings cool the rooms. Next to the veranda are two patios with a charcoal grill and a hammock. Winding stone steps lead to the beach area.
The Artist Cottage is very private,as the only other buildings on the Glory Be property are the main house where the owners, Karen and Ronnie live, the Calypso Cottage for the owners' family and close friends, and the Sunspots Cottage which is for long term guests(please inquire )
(Listed amenities and pricing in this homeaway listing are for this cottage only).

THE CALYPSO COTTAGE
The adorable cathedral ceiling Calypso cottage (1000 sq. ft.) with an amazing sea view and large outside deck i. It is attractively furnished with a king size bed, 2 small loves eats, and a breakfast bar, all with views of the gorgeous Caribbean sea. The entrance door, depicting an orange tree, is an original work by Danish, artist Jonna Brasch. The decor is tropical with carved pineapples, colorful carved fish, bamboo tiles, bamboo glass panels and cedar shelves and counters. The cottage has an open kitchen with all amenities and a bathroom with walk-in shower and skylight. A stairway at the foot of the cottage leads to the sea.


(Amenities: Kitchen, WiFi, King Size bed, Safe, Shower, Ceiling Fan)

THE SUNSPOTS COTTAGE
This gingerbread cottage decorated with original Jamaican fret work (1000 sq. ft.) is a real Jamaican country cottage. It is ideal for one person or a couple. It has a bedroom with a queen-size bed, a living room with a futon sofa, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with bathtub. There is a logia and veranda with comfortable arm chairs and a large dining table, where you can relax and enjoy the sea view.

Monthly rates available on request.
(Amenities: Kitchen, WiFi, Queen Size bed, Safe, Shower,, Ceiling Fan, Washing Machine, Cable TV)

A paradise for artists, snorkelers and swimmers creative spirits, nature-lovers, rest-seekers and photographers, Glory Be is ideal for bird watchers as well. Many types of humming birds and migratory birds make Glory Be their safe haven. The property is very private and has many cozy nooks and crannies. The cottages are situated so there is a true feeling of being alone in paradise. There is a guests-only swimming pool and a private beach area. Many of our visitors enjoy swimming and snorkeling or sunbathing from our beautiful beach side patio.. In walking distance there are an art gallery, restaurants, a jerk (barbeque) center, and a small grocery. Minibuses and taxis make it a short ride to downtown Ocho Rios.



Property manager

Karen & Ronnie Schleifer,Glory Be, P.O.Box 5 Tower Isle St. Mary, Jamaica, W.I.

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed on outside verandas and patios
Travelers arriving with odd behavior due to drugs or alcohol wil not be accepted.Any guests on the property must be approved by the owners.
Lock up valuables. Lock doors and gates for the security of everyone. The owners are not responsible for travelers negligence.
Please take care of appliances and articles for your use.Please replace or pay for anything broken.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tower Isle

Located in Tower Isle, this cottage is in the city center and on the beach. Mystic Mountain is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jamaica Beaches and Turtle Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Prospect Plantation and Reggae Xplosion Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Tower Isle, St mary

What's nearby

  • Reggae Beach - 5 min walk
  • Prospect Plantation - 2 min drive
  • White River Reggae Park - 3 min drive
  • Dunn's River Falls - 13 min drive
  • Turtle Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • 8Rivaz Lounge - 7 min drive
  • The Rabbit Hole - 6 min drive
  • Teddy's Bar At The Jamaica Inn - 4 min drive
  • Southern Table - 6 min drive
  • Kimonos @ Sandals Grande Riviera - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sondra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Relaxing
If you’re looking for privacy and relaxation away from the tourist crowds this is a great place to consider. Nicely located close to Ocho and other tourist attractions but it has its own private entry into the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

PATRICIA

Disliked: Amenities
This property had an excellent view for pictures only. There's no beach to swim in. I had to pay $500 each to swim at a public beach and was told not to carry even the baby 18mts water bottle or pay $1000.00 . Not one TV to see the news and no AC. One bedroom is in the kitchen and that was hell even with a standing fan and a overhead fan. The last night my daughter saw a huge cockroach by the suitcase and tried to kill it but it went away. During the night with the light from her phone she saw it on her pillow. Not a tiny roach. That's very upsetting. Thank goodness the kids were asleep and didn't see it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Josef M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awe-Inspiring Views
Glory Be is a very nice place, it reminded me of the cottage I summered on in Nantucket as a kid, where the view outweighs the fact the place is out dated and a little too run down. The owner Ronnie is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, he makes you feel as if you are staying with a good family friend or uncle. His dog Sunny was the highlight of the trip for our 10 year old daughter. Sunny greeted her almost every morning at breakfast and she wagged her tail goodnight as we locked up for the evenings, normally Sunny slept on our porch glider. My wife is allergic to dogs and cats but as the dog never comes into the house it isn’t a problem. The TV was broken, but the Wi-Fi worked well so it was not needed, minus the first night, but I figured it out, it was just a loose telephone connection into the router. Ronnie connected us with a shuttle driver/tour guide Mr. Dean, who was great, he picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. He also gave us a tour of the real Jamaican island, but Mr. Dean is moving off island, so future guests may not have the opportunity to use his very professional services. My family spent a lot of afternoons by the pool or down by the ocean, the ocean was a little to rough for my daughter and wife, but I managed to get in. Reef shoes are a must as the whole ocean floor is reef in front of Glory Be. Glory Be is a unique accommodation, at times it feels like you’re camping, it allows you a safe place to just relax and not feel like a tourist.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location! Beautiful sea views
Glory Be is located in a wonderful location, close to local beaches and restaurants. It is off the beaten path, which is exactly what we were looking for. It is secluded, with amazing sea views. There is a ladder for sea access for snorkeling, although the sea was a little rough when we were there and we were unable to enjoy the snorkeling. The host offered contact information for both local drivers, and restaurants that would deliver to the property. Close by there is a local private beach for five dollars a person that was beautiful and secluded. Beyoncé pool was perfect, and had plenty of shade. You can tell Glory Be used to be even more amazing and with Covid shutdowns the property could use new beach chairs and a quick outside power washing. The host could not have been more helpful, both Ronald and Stephen were gems and extremely helpful. I spend a lot of time in Jamaica and this property is one of the best I’ve stayed in. Absolutely loved it! Will be back as soon as we can be. Thanks again for the awesome stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy S., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Trip, do not miss this one!!!
We had a lovely stay on this exquisite property, it is listed as a self catering ecolodge but do not be fooled, read all the legitimately ecstatic 5 star reviews - this is a rare opportunity to stay as a guest in a a beautiful private home. We stayed in the huge artist studio listed, with ocean views and access for swimming and snorkeling on one side (a marine sanctuary) and a pool on the other. The artist studio sleeps 4, with a king size bed in the main kitchen/living room area, sounds awkward but the room is huge and it works, and 2 twin beds in a large bedroom. There are several cottages on the property that may also be available for larger groups if you enquire. We were greeted and well cared for by our gracious generous host Ronnie Schleifer, his gardener Winston who was always available if we needed anything (coconut water from the coconut trees is a must), Annette the housekeeper who comes in a couple times a week (on site laundry also if needed!), Dean our driver to the airport and back (who arranged for pre flight Covid testing and tours) and Dellie's local restaurant for our food deliveries! Completely spoiled!!! The Wifi is excellent for remote working, but highly recommend doing nothing. We will be back next year!! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen & Ronnie Schleifer,Glory Be, P.O.Box 5 Tower Isle St. Mary, Jamaica, W.I.

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The enchanting property of Glory Be was purchased in 1951 by renowned marine artist, Marion Simmons, who designed the main house and the studio cottage. Karen Schleifer is the grand niece of Marion Simmons and is the present owner. Karen is American and lives in the main house with her husband Ronnie Schleifer, who was in the hotel business for 20 years. Together they have renovated and landscaped in the exquisite taste and style of Karens aunt. The whole property is Karen’s continuing work of art! Upgrades and landscaping are constantly being done.

Why they chose this property

Glory Be says it all! When the bush was cleared, the glorious view was revealed. It was Sir Noel Coward, the English playwriter who lived further along the road on the property of Firefly, who agreed with Marion Simmons to name her property 'Glory Be'. Because the view was so spectacular!

What makes this property unique

The tropical light is ever changing. The sunsets are fabulous and always different. It is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Ocho Rios. Glory Be is the ultimate destination for the discerning traveler looking for an intimate and romantic hideaway right at the Carribean sea.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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