See all properties
Save
Entire home

SeaEsta at Bengal ; Cool Chic and all Caribbean.............

Photo gallery for SeaEsta at Bengal ; Cool Chic and all Caribbean.............

Terrace/patio
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10511 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rio Bueno
  • Bengal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Puerto Seco Beach Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Green Grotto Caves
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Rio Bueno

Located in Rio Bueno, this villa is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Bengal Beach and 5 minutes from Dornoch Riverhead. .This beach villa is 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from Dunn's River Falls and 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Turtle Beach.
View more Villas in Rio BuenoOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Bengal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Puerto Seco Beach Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Green Grotto Caves - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Silver Sands Public Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Runaway Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ultimate Jerk Centre & Rest Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Tree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crisnic Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kiki Rouge Restuarant and Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cosmopolitan Piano Bar-Braco Beach Resort - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SeaEsta at Bengal ; Cool Chic and all Caribbean.............

SeaEsta at Bengal, is a luxury beachside Villa, located on a private strip at the edge of the cool Rio Bueno River known as Bengal Bay.
A short ride away from the bustling cultural center of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, SeaEsta is close enough to enjoy its large variety of attractions yet far enough for you to delight in some quiet in the Caribbean sun..
Tastefully furnished and decorated, SeaEsta was a labour of love for us, we oversaw every aspect from conception to construction to completion.
SeaEsta boasts 4 exquisite bedrooms: 2 with enviable ocean views and 2 with lush garden views., all air conditioned. All bedrooms feature unique and luxurious en-suite bathrooms
Here at SeaEsta, our staff is prepared to go the extra mile to ensure you have the perfect Jamaican vacation.
Our villa comes fully staffed, chief, butler and housekeeper. Enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner Continental Local or International prepared by our excellent chef, served with the Caribbean Sea in perfect view.
Jason our son, does airport transfers and excursions, he will give you the feel of the Island as we locals see it.
So pack your favourite novel, come and relax poolside, beachside and let us spoil you
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and an outdoor pool. This villa also features concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gizelle Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Seaesta at Bengal ; Cool Chic all Caribbean....
Seaesta at Bengal ; Cool Chic all Caribbean.....
Seaesta at Bengal ; Cool Chic all Caribbean...........
Seaesta at Bengal ; Cool Chic all Caribbean............
SeaEsta at Bengal ; Cool Chic all Caribbean.............

SeaEsta at Bengal ; Cool Chic and all Caribbean............. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation

My family ( 2 adults & 2 kids 7,8) and another family (2 adults & 2 kids 12,8) just returned home from this paradise. From the start this property was a dream! Gizelle was a pleasure to work with prior to arrival. She helped us organize some groceries and alcohol to be at the property on arrival. We wanted to make sure that we had stuff because things were closed for the Easter holiday. Kumar, the driver, was waiting for us on arrival. He was so kind and helpful all week! Ricardo was so unbelievably kind and helpful the whole week. He showed our kids how to catch lizards and would make them smoothies twice a day. His table decor was amazing and different every meal. We looked forward to seeing what it was going to be each time. Kay was so sweet and decorated our bedroom for my husband’s birthday as a total surprise. It was so cute! Chef Ricard was hands down one of the best chefs I’ve come across at a property! Every meal was delicious! We had some picky kids, one a vegetarian. He made sure they had delicious options for each meal. He also got the two 8 year olds to try so many new things. My son now likes several ne types of fish. We will definitely be returning to SeaEsta!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing staff/Beautiful home

This was my first time visiting Jamaica. The house was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities and amenities. The staff was kind and professional. Ricardo was great and tended to all of our needs. I can’t say enough about the chef. He was truly amazing and prepared the most delicious meals. The owners of the house were also very kind and promptly answered any questions we had. There were only a couple of issues that I came across and they were not the fault of the owners of the home. First, when it came time to pay for the food we ate, the company that they order the food from does not accept American Express. Second, there is a dock not far from the house and depending on when you are there, you might have a cargo ship in the distant background. It wasn’t a big enough factor that it stopped us from having a great time, but it was there for the last 3 days of our stay. Also, there is a minimum tip amount but if you don’t carry a lot of cash on you, you can Zelle the tip. I would definitely recommend staying here and I will be booking another trip there in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous family holiday!

Our family had a wonderful time at Seaesta at Bengal! The host and staff were very friendly and did everything possible to make our stay the best possible. The facility was well suited for our group of 8 adults with separate bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, space to lounge and enjoy the beautiful ocean view, and a lovely pool that was always clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Seaesta and will definitely recommend it to others, as well as return for another visit! Many thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla m.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST VRBO EVER

Best vacation/anniversary trip we have ever had in 24 years. The villa was absolutely stunning. The pictures are beautiful, but don’t do the place justice. The staff was kind, courteous, fun, attentive, and great at their jobs. The food was top notch both in quality and presentation. Chef Ritchie made us the best chocolate cake I’ve ever tasted for our anniversary. The owner Gizelle stopped by to check on us and make sure everything was good. That was a nice touch, it’s obvious she takes great pride in her beautiful property. The sound of the ocean while sitting by the beautiful pool having m coffee every day was the best. We will definitely book this VRBO again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

The staff is great and work hard to ensure your stay is great. The food was awesome. The house is well maintained and kept super clean. The house is beautiful and offers plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay in Bengal Beach

We had an absolutely amazing stay in Bengal Beach at SeaEsta. Myself, and 4 girlfriends have come together to spend time together and celebrate our accomplishments. We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed every single meal prepared by the chef. The staff was phenomenal not missing a beat on anything we required. The property was in the perfect location a distance away from most towns but we were prepared for it. Everything was great especially the staff!!! The host wasn’t very pleasant, her driver incorrectly labeled his board with our guests name on arrival and she was very rude about it because they had difficulties locating each other at the airport. She didn’t even gesture an apology once she realized it was their error. In the preliminary planning, she threatened to cancel our booking because I didn’t respond as quickly as she’d like. She also forcefully had us pay gratuity up front before our stay, which we never mind leaving gratuity but felt invasive. Overall PHENOMENAL stay, but the host wasn’t always pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S., Fort Mill, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation

I never post reviews, however, our stay was so wonderful I felt compelled to do so.Simply put, it was the best vacation I have ever been on and we already booked for next year.Thank you SeaEsta !!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence O., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

A piece of Paradise

A group of 8 adults celebrating a bday stayed for 5 nights and we had an amazing experience. The first night we arrived we were greeted with a vodka infused drink and a cold towel which was awesome. The chef Richie made delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The butler Ricardo was also available to tend to us and never skipped a beat. All the staff were amazing from the driver to the housekeeping service. The villa has everything you need and the beach is literally steps away and the pool is fabulous. I would recommend this villa and would book it again, again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Family Vaca!

The house is amazing. The pool is huge. The beach is great, the staff is excellent and the food was unbelievable. The owners and staff far exceeded our expectations. Our family of 9 including two boys 8 and 5, had an unforgettable time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irving W., Haymarket, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family SeaEsta!

Our family of 10 walked into a breathtaking villa with a view of the pool and bay, the day before Hurricane Beryl hit. Gizelle had excellent staff prepared, so we really didn’t have much of a problem. The whole property is amazing! Chef Ritchie was so incredible, my sister in-law wanted to take him home with us. We will definitely tell family and friends about the villa. Next time we will hopefully not go during a hurricane. Thanks so much for our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and even better staff

Great location and house but the highlight is the terrific and very professional staff. The chef cooked amazing meals and everyone else takes very good care of us
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a special week!

This was our first trip to Jamaica and Gizelle and her staff made it one to remember! I have never had such a relaxing vacation. We were spoiled with incredible food and drinks. The excursions that were recommended were such fun. The house was perfect for our group. We loved the huge pool and greenspace for the kids to play in. The adults' favorite spot was hanging out on the daybed under the tree just along the waters edge. We will highly recommend SeaEsta to any of our friends or family who want to visit Jamaica and hope that we are able to go back again some day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

SeaEsta is simply the best!

I cannot say enough good things about this villa! Don't think, just book it! If I could rate beyond 5 stars I would! Communication with Gazelle and Jason was clear and concise! Chef Ritchie is amazing, one of the highlights of our trip was his spectacular meals - just let him take over in the kitchen and you will not be disappointed! Travis the butler made the best drinks and was very attentive to all of our needs! We LOVED Travis, he is such an asset to the staff! Caroline the housekeeper is the sweetest, she kept our rooms fresh and clean always with a smile on her face! Kemar does it all! We appreciated his safe driving and he kept the grounds looking like paradise! We had Gazelle book massages with the other Caroline, best hour of my life, totally worth doing and very reasonably priced! The villa was very spacious for our family, everything pictured looked even more amazing in person. Loved the open air concept. Pool was nicely maintained and you are just steps away from the beach! This was truly an amazing vacation, one of the top ones our family has been all thanks in part to the crew at SeaEsta, we left feeling like they were our Jamaican family! Can't wait to visit in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views with a Modern Feel

Without the wonderful staff and beautiful home and views we would of had disappointing trip. Our weather unexpectedly had brought us rain and clouds for most of our trip, but the staff and home with the water views made the difference. The home was easy for us all to connect and play games while watching the waves and the staff worked tirelessly to ensure we were well fed! Once the clouds cleared the pool, beach and yard allowed us to capture the rays in style!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof H., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorable Christmas with family

To start off, the property is absolutely gorgeous. We were originally attracted to the property because of the pictures posted online, but what we saw when we arrived surpassed any expectations. The villa is beautifully located right on the water, very well designed with a modern Caribbean aesthetic. The grounds are meticulously maintained and immaculate. It is a perfect venue for hosting close family or friends, especially if you are looking for quiet time and relaxation. As amazing as the villa is, it was the staff that truly made the experience what it was. From arrival everyone was extremely profesional, welcoming and attentive. Chef Richie blew us away every day with a huge variety of Jamaican dishes (which was our stated preference prior to arrival). All meals tasted amazing and we were particularly delighted by his accommodation of gluten free options. Meals were really one of the highlights of our stay and easily surpassed anything you can get at resorts. Our advice would be to leave the meal planning to Chef Richie and let him surprise you each day. You won’t be disappointed! The rest of the staff (butler Travis, housekeeper Carolyne and groundsman Kemar) all did a fantastic job catering to our needs and keeping the property immaculate. To sum it up, we were looking for a property to host our family for Christmas and SeaEsta delivered well above expectations. We will cherish those memories for a long time and cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly magical!

What can we say about our week long stay at this beautiful, special place. It was truly magical! For as beautiful as the pictures in the listing are, they do no justice to the place in real life. Just…wow! While the place is amazing and the backdrop of the beautiful island of Jamaica was ideal, this trip was made perfect because of the wonderful staff of SeaEsta. Travis met our every need, even ones we didn’t know we had…he was beyond thoughtful! Ritchie…all we can say is let him work his magic with little direction. Every single meal was AMAZING. Carolyn ensured our spaces were clean and beautiful and our family loved every moment in the van with Kemar. Thank you for giving our families this special memory.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

R02zE+ZFdb5JuPD7AAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMOL6Gdct4WRqf e.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect spot

The villa itself is beautiful - a really gorgeous design and feels safe and secure. My husband and I got married in an elopement style wedding in the garden - with only 3 guests - our parents. It was stunning - beautiful flowers and the pool is great. But the staff are the real sweetener for this place - Ritchie the chef's food is out of this world! We asked for an all Jamaican cuisine and he delivered. Best lobster we have ever had. Kemar and Travis were especially amazing - they really pulled out all the stops for making the place look beautiful. This is a team that go above and beyond to make your stay the very best! Don't bother staying elsewhere - this is a total gem of a place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy p., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing short of Paradise

I’d give this stay 1 million stars if possible. Meeting Gizelle and her staff (Ritchie, Kenmar, Caroline & TRAVIS) was the portion of the trip that sent the ratings sky high. The property was first class. Clean. Quiet. Private. Staff was impeccable at all times. Dining was a treat each meal. Along with mealtimes being announced to us, each course was explained & presented professionally & very well done. Travis made sure we had drinks(specially made) and snacks, in addition to being there each meal. We were attended to whenever we needed anything. Caroline perfected the evening turn down service and assured the bedrooms were cool and clean. Jason presented all excursions and Kenmar took us there & made sure we felt safe everywhere. The beach was nice, a few rocks but shoes aren’t necessary. We took the paddle boards & kayaks out everyday. The location was beautiful and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. We will be back to this house. Hopefully nothing changes because it was beyond our expectations & perfect for our girls week away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merideth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

House is stunning. We had a lovely time on our trip. The kids loved the pool and beach. The house is beautiful and very well taken care of. The staff were very nice and easy to be around. we loved having the chef and let him Prepare what he wanted. Everything was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Place and Experience

This house was stunning! The pictures totally do not do it justice! On top of the beautiful property is the even more incredible people who work there! Chef Ritchie made our wish list come true and went above and beyond with every delicious meal. Everton, the butler, was always available to meet our every need. He made coffee first thing each morning, prepared milkshakes, smoothies, and pina coladas for the kids, and served the adults cocktails by the beach or pool. He set a beautiful table three meals a day. Anything we asked for, he and Ritchie made it happen. We miss them already! We felt like we were living a dream life. Carolyn, the housekeeper, was there to tidy, and make/turn down the beds each day. She ensured our towels and beach towels were fresh each morning! Her smile brightened our days too! The grounds keeper and driver, Kemar, was kind, charismatic and accommodating! He took us on two excursions in the 10 passenger van, Dunns River and the bioluminescent lagoon! Both experiences were ones for the record books. Our group that included 7 children under 11, could not have had a more enjoyable week! We will definitely return next year! Thank, Jason and Gizelle, for your hospitality! The owners were attentive and ensured our stay was top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation of a lifetime

SeaEsta Villa was amazing.Pictures here show the villa well, although it’s more beautiful in person.There were 10 of us (3 families).The 4 kids (10,12, 17,19)easily slept in the 2 queen beds, and we had an option to add an air mattress if needed.Plenty of room to be together or have alone time.The community is gated, and you can run or walk out the front on a paved road (a bit less than .5 mi. and more if you continue around the beach).Gizelle and Jason were patient & helpful with all questions before/during stay.Each person at the villa is a treasure.They are kind, friendly and do everything possible to be accommodating. If we wanted something, we just had to ask. We were prepared to arrange menus, but after our first meal, we decided to let Ritchie do his magic every day and make all decisions. He was a wonderful chef! He knew our allergies and spicy/non spicy preferences, and worked around those. Table settings were lovely and different at every meal.Meals were both inside and outside by the pool.The staff worked so hard all the time.July 4th was all red, white and blue.The last night anniversary lobster, steak trimmings and cake were amazing.Tried oxtail and goat-yum!Hired a reggae band,with Kerome’s help-the best!He took care of everything all the time meals, schedules,cocktails, mocktails…!Carolyn was a cleaning ninja, always quietly cleaning somewhere.Kemar made the property pristine daily,helped with kitchen and everything,& was the best,safest driver.Thank you all!💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

I'll never stay at a resort again!

Amazing, amazing, amazing! I could write a book on how fabulous our stay was but I will keep it short and to the point. The pics are very accurate. The home is beautiful, Chef Richie-AMAZING, Keymar-very polite when taking us to and from the airport/excursions, Karolyn-so sweet, she even sang to me on my birthday, Kerome-always on top of everything! The entire staff made the stay 10x better, Jason was very helpful also with going over thing to do and giving estimates. It is safe to say that we will be back, it was worth every penny!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Esta in Jamaica

This was a very special stay for our family. Property is updated, spacious, clean, open concept surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. The staff was welcoming, friendly and they not only attended to every need, but anticipated what our family liked. The pool was great for grandchildren and I never tired of the view of colorful Caribbean Sea. I don’t eat desserts however gained nine pounds in one week if that tells you anything about the cooking! Wonderful vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week of relaxation and great dining at SeaEsta

We were two families with children for a total of 9. The house is fantastic with beautiful open air layout, which is nice for taking a break from the sun, but still feeling outside. Easy to find location (50min from airport) on a quiet bay that was great for swimming and paddleboarding. Comfortable bedding, nice open air showers in the two main bedroom, and modern TVs with Netflix/Disney+ which the kids greatly appreciated. In addition to two nice kayaks and three paddleboards, there were lots of pool toys, snorkel equipment, and nice beach towels. What made the experience truly special was the staff. Amazing ch
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023