Stayed at Jake's last summer as part of a 30th birthday trip with three girlfriends. We stayed at Sweetlip and had a tremendous time; I'll never forget it. I must say that the Treasure Beach area might have been a bit remote and spare for my tastes, if not for Jake's, which feels so warm and cozy and tranquil and totally stylish. The colors are rich and warm and the vibe is perfectly relaxed. I remember thinking we got an awesome deal at the time (although I can't exactly remember our rate now; I know I asked for a AAA discount and, surprisingly, got it) for the quality of the experience. And now I hear a spa has opened, so I'm sure they've managed even to improve on what was already perfection last year. Thanks, Jake's, for easing my passage into the big 3-0.

Jake's Resort was our third stop on our recent trip to Jamaica. Nestled along Jamaica's beautiful south coast, it's one of the most romantic places that we have ever visited.

We stayed in Octopussy 1, and really loved our romantic seaside castle. The view is simply incredible, the ocean waves seem to be breaking at your doorstep. Pelicans dive into the azure blue surf, searching for a sefood snack. It's not at all uncommon to see pods of dolphins breaching just offshore. Jake's truly is is a nature lover's paradise. It's hard to believe it's all real.

We absolutely loved the outside shower, which had plenty of privacy for us. Plenty of hot water, too. We also had air conditioner, a ceiling fan, a small fridge and an MP3 compatible radio in our artsy little Moorish palace. Our only suggestions for improvement would be an in - room safe and a better coffee maker.

The upstairs deck area at Octopussy 1 was a great place to sunbathe or to have a meal from nearby Jack Spratt's seafood and pizza restaurant. My wife discovered, much to her delight, that Jack Spratt's also has ice cream for sale. There's a couple of small grocery stores within walking distance, too.

The grounds at Jake's are beautiful, lovingly tended by Winston. A quiet salt water pool beckons to you as you enter the property, as does Dougie's Bar, where the man himself will gladly mix you up a tropical rum punch that will knock your socks off.

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. There's a computer available in the front office/lobby if you need to check your email.

All of our dining experiences at Jake's were excellent.
I do recommend getting there early for the best meal selection, as some of the more popular entrees "sold out" during the course of the dinner service. And wear some bug spray too, the few mosquitos that we did see were out around dinner time. Other than that, we did not have an issue with them at all.

Getting to Jake's does take some effort, we loved the ride through the countryside but it might not be for everyone. Those who do make the extra effort to get there are sure to be rewarded with a one of a kind travel experience.

Jake's Resort is the crown jewel of Treasure Beach.

My girlfriend and I stayed in Octopussy 1 in Feb 2008.

The room was amazing, with a great patio area with the sea inches away, and a full sun deck on the roof.

There is limited choice of alternative eating options nearby, although they change the menu daily at Jakes so that is less of a concern, especially as the food was always excellent. When eating at other places, I would recommend the pizzas at Jack Spratts, and the breakfast at Hearts of Love cafe.

My girlfriend thought the spa was amazing (and she is an expert on such matters!), and overall we had a perfect five days of relaxation. I would very happily go back in a heartbeat.

After reading many reviews on TripAdvisor (some positive, some negative) we decided to spend half of our honeymoon at Jake's and half at the Ritz in Montego Bay. Originally we wanted to stay at the Cave's, another Island Outpost property, but it was full. We booked Jake's on the recommendation of friends who were married there and were so glad we did. We loved the unique, friendly, funky vibe at Jake's. Even though it rained every afternoon, we had an amazing time. We hung out on our deck (we stayed in Octopussy 2) and read, enjoyed the Red Stripe beer in our fridge, got massages, ate every meal at Jake's, took the Black River/Pelican Bar boat ride, and loved every minute of our time. The outdoor shower is also fabulous.

Only recommendations for improvement are updating the sheets, pillows, and towels. Theirs are fine but updating to a nicer level would make a big difference.

Some reviewers were disappointed with the hotel but I think this is a result of misplaced expectations, not the hotel. When traveling, we like to experience the local culture and felt this was easy and natural at Jake's. Although the Ritz in MB was nice, we were surrounded by large groups of entitled, demanding tourists and found ourselves missing the laid-back, authentic atmosphere at Jake's.

We can't wait to go back and are hoping to make a trip next winter with friends to stay in Mussels. Jake's provides great bang for your buck if you want a relaxing, low-maintenance vacation. If you're looking to be served on hand and foot, this probably isn't the place for you. It's definitely a bit rustic but that's why we liked itso much. There's not much in the way of nightlife, but if you travel with friends, you can create as much or little of a party scene as you like.

The best part of Jake's was falling asleep to the sound of waves constantly crashing on the rocks - only several yards from our bed. We loved it!