Great Huts

This was my second Great Huts experience. I knew it would be hard to beat the first one, which had Kingston Dub Club making the Saturday night at Great Huts even more magical. Yes, there wasn't Kingston Dub Club this time 'round, but Great Huts in 2024, was just as healing and rejuvenating in November 2020. As I write, I miss, the hammocks under the Almond tree by the gorgeous Boston Beach--bewitchingly relaxing. Chilling there on the hammock, taking in the view, the surfers soaking up the sea and waves and the 'beachers', just enjoying Boston Bay -priceless. Last time, my daughter and I stayed in the alluring Fig Tree, this time we tried the Queen of Sheba and yes, the artwork, including none other than a Gene Pearson sculpture, was royal, and drew oohs and ahhs. I think I also saw a Nakazzi Hutchinson, I love her work. This trip was to be four of us, it was three and we enjoyed the Snake Trail ( no snakes, names after its winding formation) which overlooked the Beautiful Boston Bay and allowed the Great Huts Portland Sunday to whisper in our ears, on that swing chair, overlooking the cliff. We toured the property my daughter and I missed, said hi again to Africana House and relived that Saturday night with the moon kissing the sea, Dub Club and those inspired dancers. We had ackee and saltfish and steam vegetable breakfast, good coffee and discussions with Roberta and the chef, Christopher, whom we really didn't want to leave. Yes, we found friends at Great Huts. I'll remember sitting on a stool in the kitchen, chatting coffee, music and stuff with Christopher, the Chef. I'll also never forget meeting Marcus Garvey, the poet, in one of the books we took down from the book shelf below the Safari Deck, in the kitchen. How could I even forget Dwayne, the grounds man, what a gentleman. Mr. White thank you for waiting up for us Saturday evening. And Roberta, do I need to apologise for my friend's corny jokes about not giving you any Flack? Details are really important, so yes, thank you Great Huts for paying attention to even the music you played on the Safari deck, it really gave me that cool dub reggae vibe. I do miss the animals ( parrots and turtle) , though and heard they are in the zoo now wiht more friends. BTW, there are still hermit crabs and winged ones, like the one in the pic, my daughter took, if you look close enough. Ann-Margaret Lim

What an amazing place! We absolutely loved our long weekend at Great Huts, so much so that we just hung out enjoying the beautiful lush jungle property and adjacent Boston Beach rather than venturing forth to see other sights in the area. This is not for you if you need luxury and a/c, but don’t hesitate if you love nature and being in the great outdoors, quirky artistic hut accommodation, good food and wonderful friendly staff. We especially loved the constant sound of the crashing waves that came with our fabulous Fig Tree hut. Thank you Roberta and everyone else at Great Huts for a truly unique experience.

I came on a mini vacay over the weekend ahead of work travel, and can honestly say I had a perfect stay. From my initial booking request I received personalized, consistent communication from the team at Great Huts - even through the threat of a hurricane. The sunrises visible from my bed in the African Sunrise hut were breathtaking and each time I used the infinity pool I had it all to myself (this was like 4x per day). The cleanliness standards far surpassed conference hotels I've stayed in this year in the US- which is saying something for an eco-hotel constantly exposed to the elements. But what really made the perfect stay was the team. My very first night at dinner I was joined by the proprietor himself, and between reception and the kitchen my every need was met before I could conceive of it. I cannot imagine a better experience, or kinder, more hospitable people.