We stayed at Gatehouse six years ago and were looking forward to returning. A week on the seven mile beach and a week at an all-inclusive resort are two separate vacations. If you are planning on a "Jamaican" vacation experience Gatehouse Villa is an ideal destination. It's right in the middle of the beach and an ideal location.
We stayed in the upstairs room and were the only people at the property. The room overlooks the courtyard and Tony's Bar on the beach. It's got a small refridgerator and coffee maker in the "dressing room". The bathroom has an open shower which is a unique experience. The shower head was clogged and we had pretty bad pressure but Tony replaced it as soon as we asked.
You're never really alone at Gatehouse since Tony's bar acts as a magnet for folks walking the beach. After walking to dinner at one of the nearby beach restaurants we'd return to hang out at Tony's. We had a blast every night and made new friends nightly. Grace Ann is the bar tender and she is a delight. Most folks return just to chat with Gracie.
Tony cooked jerk chicken for us one night on the new grill. It was one of the best meals we had on the beach. We'll be back!
