Makana on the Beach

Makana was unbelievable! From the attentive and welcoming staff to the beautiful home words cannot describe what a great vacation this was for our family of seven. Every detail was thought of and each member of the staff became part of our family. They all work so hard to make your vacation a memorable one. The home was perfect! We were treated like royalty and we cannot wait to "come back soon!

Carrie B.

Everyone on the staff was fantastic. They all made this one of the best vacations ever.

Eric

The staff made the stay. Loved everything.

Youman Family

The staff is amazing. The house is clean and wonderful.

Dunsford

Staff: Excellent - The staff at Makana is exceptional. They were friendly, accommodating, attentive to all our needs, flexible, and worked hard to provide us with a fabulous experience. This staff is an asset to your villa and is what makes a vacation here So fabulous
Meals: Excellent - My birthday cake was delish. The staff did special things for the children (their own custom-made frozen drinks) and interacted well with them.
Accommodations: Excellent - This home is beautiful!! The decor, ambiance, grounds, view, and amenities.....all are spectacular. We had a fabulous vacation without ever needing to leave the property. far, far exceeded our expectations. We did not want to leave.
Ground Transportation: Excellent
Property Management: Excellent
Overall Expectation: Exceeded
Additional Comments: Thank you for providing us with a place to enjoy an absolutely awesome vacation. Your villa provided the 3 families that stayed here (age range of 8 months to 72 years) with a truly memorable experience. We enjoyed every single minute that we spent here ~ everything and everyone made it the vacation of a lifetime. SIMPLY THE BEST

-Cannizzo Party

Excellent. Staff is amazing. House is clean & wonderful.

Gesele D

Service was absolutely incredible. This staff is second to none! Beautiful home and very comfortable. The driver Charlie was great.

Ryan L

Excellent! Wonderful Vacation AGAIN!!

Jill A (repeat guests)

Excellent, zero complaints! The service was beyond our expectations, you have a wonderful staff!

What a beautiful house! We felt safe and well taken care of. We had everything we needed.

Transportation was on time, clean vehicles and nice drivers!

We are already planning our next trip here! Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation.

Steven H

Staff is exceptional in every respect. Villa is exceptional but the Staff makes everything work – they made us feel welcome!

Gayle D

Outstanding staff! You are so blessed to have all these wonderful people.

Outstanding villa! Beautiful amazing home!

Exceeded our expectations. We had a ball. Loved every minute. Thank you for making us feel so comfortable and pampered!

John M

Had the best time. Loved the villa and everything was arranged beyond expectations. Staff was great! Food was also great!

Dianna J

I came to celebrate my birthday and I will never forget my magical stay at Makana. I will definitely come back. The owners have created an amazing comfortable paradise. It is truly beautiful and first class. I have found my beach vacation spot!

The staff was outstanding. Exceeded my expectations. Throughout our stay the staff was ever present, but not obtrusive ever. We will miss each of them. We look forward to returning.

Chef Kayla’s food was beyond reproach. I have travelled all over the world and these were the best meals I have ever had.

Paula G

Staff was amazing as usual! We love the openness of the gazebo...it is one of our favorite parts of the house.

Angove

The entire staff is amazing as usual ( 7th time repeat). Your staff is the best I have seen anywhere. They are gems!

Pradjob A

The staff was absolutely wonderful – very warm, friendly & accommodating. Our stay was better than ever expected. Makana is truly a special place!

Jonathon P

The staff went above & beyond. The villa exceeded our expectations.

Sue S

We were very pleased with the villa and staff, they were excellent.

Bill Y

What a glorious vacation we had! Staff were so attentive, we will miss them!! friendly, courteous, professional. The house was comfortable, beautiful, lovely park setting and architectural details...The staff was the Magnificent Seven. We loved each one!

Lonnie S

All was absolutely excellent. Kayla was a star! Particularly comfortable beds, seating. Beautifully maintained property. An exceptionally well run villa with exceptional staff.

Joanne K

Dear Linda,

WOW! That's about all there is left to say. We just had to let you know how much we enjoyed our holiday. Makana is a beautiful villa and fits our family's needs to a "T". The staff made everything just perfect. The food and meal service was superb and the table settings were beautiful. Kayla's cooking - a 10+!! Makana is a fabulous home with beautiful furnishings and facilities that are maintained to perfection. We felt very safe and secure in this environment which was very important having the children with us. This is one of the best family vacations we have had and it was a great place to celebrate a birthday!

Enid L

The Best Staff we have experienced in any and all villas we've been to. Super friendly, always available, good vibes from all.

Nelson

It's hard to exceed expectations because we have come here so many times and it is always wonderful!

Prabhjot A.

I can't begin to describe how much we enjoyed our trip to Jamaica and our stay at Makana. We have been lucky enough to travel quite a bit and stay in some of the most luxurious hotels on Earth. Makana, is something else entirely. Elegance, Excellence, and Ecstasy only begin to describe what Makana has to offer. As incredible as the house is, the staff truly make the experience life changing. Their attention to detail and desire to please slowly hypnotize you until the true meaning of Luxury Travel becomes clear; Reaching a state of relaxation where even basic human thought becomes impossible. A point in mind and body when you think to yourself; no phone, no tablet, no problem. What started as a week long vacation, is now a life long love affair. Thank you Villas by Linda Smith

Greg R

Dear Linda,

Great trip. Thanks for all your help. Overall, we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The staff was excellent. They were extremely patient with the little ones and very mindful of everybody’s little idiosyncrasies once they got to know us (and we them). We have visited Jamaica frequently over the last several years and frequently have chosen the villa option. Makana certainly will rank near the top and I wouldn’t be surprised if we returned there one day.

Ted M.

Dear Linda,

From the moment we arrived in Jamaica and were greeted by our driver, to the moment we were driven back to our departure flights, it was evident that all details were taken care of so as to ensure a wonderful vacation. The staff were friendly and accommodating. It is hard to single out one staff member who was the "best"- all were excellent! Makana and its setting were marvelous and perfect for our group.

Harriett F.

The Villa is Absolutely Stunning and complete with every detail. The area is beautiful and safe. The staff is incredible and treat each guest with kindness and care - I give them 10 Stars!!! You will be amazed with the expertise and quality of each meal and the setting/environment that makes you feel luck the luckiest person on earth. Makana is first class all the way. Prepare to be treated like a King or Queen while you soak up the most relaxing and peaceful vacation you can really ever imagine. I have not a single complaint nor suggestion for what was an amazing getaway for my family and guests. We will be back for years to come! Thank you MAKANA!!!

-Rich Party

*Denise and Tanya made us some of the most amazing meals ever we ever had! We loved trying all the local Jamaican foods. Devon, Courtney, Henry, and Kevin treated us like royalty with a smile of their face the entire time.
Julie, Martin and Antoinette were so sweet and made our rooms feel like royalty…a palace.
The accommodations were top notch. So comfortable and inviting.
Heather was so very kind when she came to greet us. Khadin was extremely helpful before we get here. Makana and his staff has far exceeded any expectations we had. The staff literally feels like a part of our family. We will work extra hard at home to make it happen to come back.

WE LOVE YOU, MAKANA!!!!!
-Streett Party

Great staff, attentive but not over bearing. Great meals with excellent variety. Villa, bar, pool, gym were all great.

Jenna

Your service was absolutely impeccable. We look forward to returning to Makana very soon.

Rob

The house was perfect for our family. There was so much to do, that we never need to leave the house. Thank you for a memorable vacation!

Katy

Staff was amazing, knowledgeable, and helpful. They made the experience wonderful. Everything in & about the villa was excellent.

Dunson

There are not enough words to express our satisfaction. Our expectations for service were exceeded in every moment of our stay.
An amazing experience.

Denise

The staff and service provided to us is/was OUTSTANDING. We have traveled to many 5 star resorts and this is the BEST. Everything was excellent. Absolutely beautiful accommodations. All the rooms are lovely. There were no problems. We will be back again next year. We have made our plans. Thank you!

Stephens Family