It was a gift to have been able to stay at Jackie's and an honor to have met her. The experience was peaceful and relaxing. The setting was beautiful and the staff was welcoming. Food was delicious and tea with honey from Jackie's own apiary was a delightful treat. I have to echo what the other reviewers have said about it feeling like home...one I will have to visit again and often.

I never could have imagined how rejuvenating and relaxing my five day stay would have been over the New Year. Jackie is a pioneer, entrepreneur, healer and extraordinary hostess. This retreat was EXACTLY what I needed to end a hectic and challenging year. I feel renewed and the entire experience was somewhat surreal.

Jackie’s is truly inspiring. She has been operating her guest house/spa for 24 years. The view is magnificent and the gourmet meals are nutritious and delicious. It is a sacred place for mind, body and spirit to recharge, sleep and meditate. The grounds are a complete quiet zone. The only sounds are the soothing lull of the ocean and the select meditative music in stereo. Breakfast and dinner is transformed into a community family affair with friendly conversations with fellow guests. Rooms are spacious and staff are warm and friendly. Jackie's on the Reef is a home that I want to live in forever. Thank you so much Jackie. I’ll be back soon come.
Keisa-

I have just returned home after a two month vacation in Jamaica. It was an incredible experience!! I didn't know too much about Jamaica before I went, but I can easily say that all of my expectations were exceeded. During my time there I stayed at four different hotels, but my stay at Jackie´s was undoubtebly the highlight. I immediately felt right at home there and everyone working there was so welcoming and nice. I had booked one week when I checked in, but quickly realized that I needed to stay yet another week. :)

I stayed in the little cottage which I loved. The outdoor bathroom with shower was fabulous. Nothing beats brushing your teeth outside with a warm breeze on your face and flowers all around you.

Everyday there was a treat. Getting the yummy morning coffee prepared by Ranger, doing yoga with Jessica or Jackie, the healthy and beautiful breakfasts down by the water, snorkelling on the reef with so many different fishes, Gwen´s delicious fruit smoothies and the delightful dinners together with interesting conversations and many laughs. Not to mention all the relaxing and excellent treatments provided by Tanya and Francis. Even though I travelled on my own, I never felt alone when staying at Jackie´s. If you are looking for some time to relax, reflect and get away from it all - Jackie´s is the place to go!

Meeting Jackie herself was also something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. A truly fabolous and astonishing woman with so many great stories, life lessons, insight and humour. Thank you for everything and I yes, I am still breathing from my stomach. :)

So many nice things to say about Jackie's - excellent meals, candlelight dinners on the veranda,
yoga sessions and yoga instructor AMAZING. Always felt great afterwards. Coffee with cinnamon every morning - delicious. Thank you Ranger-you're a sweetheart. All the staff very sweet - felt at home. Loved that cell phones prohibited - truly a relaxing 5 days. Only gripe: last day of my stay, phone on veranda was ringing a bit too much. Kind of broke the spell of tranquility that I had experienced so far. I definitely would recommend Jackie's and I hope to go back.