| Hello everybody at the Firefly! I just wanted
to thank you for putting the Dirty Banana drink recipe in your newsletter.
Back in October of 2004 my husband and I came to your beautiful establishment
for our 5th wedding anniversary and stayed in the penthouse suite. I have
to say it was the best surprise vacation for my husband ever! We still
go on and on about it to this day to everyone we know. My husband drank
those Dirty Bananas everyday we were there and he always wished he knew
how to make them and now we do! I hope someday soon we will get to come
back and enjoy your beautiful country again and have another stay with
you. Hope all is well with everyone and I really do enjoy getting the newsletters!
Take Care & Peace!
Sincerely, John & Kym Johnson
Houston, Texas USA
Firefly gave us the perfect vacation.
Visited: September 2007
Posted by mysticalsky
We recently returned from an eight-night stay at the Firefly, and it was fabulous.
During our stay, we wanted to renew our wedding vows. I couldn't beleive how much the staff went out of their way to make my special day perfect. The staff here was awesome - the security, housekeeping, and the bartender (Shawn).
This was our first trip to Jamaica, and after lots of research we chose the Firefly from its testimonials for the best romantic vacation. We are so happy we did!
We stayed in unit #18, the penthouse with ocean view. It was perfect. The views from all directions were beautiful. We walked the beach every day.
We though the Firefly was located in a perfect spot. It was just a two-minute walk to Margaritaville or any restaurant or watersport. It was all nice and close by.
We wanted to try snorkeling. The firefly staff recommended Dr. Bill's Glass Bottom Boat for this. We ended up going with him two times because he did such a fantastic job.
If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask the staff. They were very helpful. We did go to Mayfield Falls and Roaring Rivers. Firefly recommended Mr. Jerry (who was a great guy). However, we went with someone else and had a great time, too, but Mr. Jerry does offer a cheaper deal than what we paid.
We did have Mr. Jerry pick us up and bring us back to the airport for $100 (for two people). I thought the fare was a good deal. He also took us sightseeing so I could take a lot of pictures of the island. So if you need someone to pick you up, just let Firefly know, and they will make the arrangements.
Thank you to all the Firefly staff and owners. We had an outstanding time, and will never forget it. We will definitely be back in the future.
It was great!
Visited: April 2007
Posted by guillaumeetlaure
We spent five days in Firefly Beach Cottages, and we felt very welcomed here.
The surroundings of this charming hotel were like a beautiful quiet garden with many plants and trees around the cottages and bungalows. That's why we really enjoyed the place.
The beach was nice, and one can have delicious pancakes in the morning.
The owner, Joan, was very nice. She will do all she can to help you achieve what you intend to do.
Firefly Beach Cottages was a quaint paradise.
Visited: January 2007
Posted by tmcguire
My stay at the Firefly Beach Cottages was lovely.
I visited for five nights, including New Years Eve, and stayed in two different cottages. Both were very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Best of all, there was a limited number of cottages which meant the number of people residing here was relatively small.
The location of Firefly was approximately in the middle of the Seven Mile Beach, giving easy access to either side. Firefly was also conveniently located next to a number of excellent restaurants - you can try a different one every night.
Firefly also had a very nice bar with very friendly staff who made a point of remembering our names. The bar served ice cold drinks and delicious (and filling!) pancakes for breakfast - highly recommended.
The owners were a couple from Kingston and England, and were present during my visit. They were especially nice and attentive.
If you are looking for a quaint, comfortable stay in Negril, Firefly is the place.
Firefly offers sun, fun and relaxation.
Visited: January 2007
Posted by marathonrunner
I just got back from Firefly two days ago, and it was one of my best holidays ever! My girlfriend and I stayed in one of the penthouse apartments that overlooks beautiful Negril Beach. The room was very clean, comfortable and air conditioned, and everyone who worked here was friendly and helpful.
Each morning we had breakfast at Firefly's beach bar - they had excellent pancakes! The rest of the day was spent lying on the beach reading, swimming and going for walks. It was just what I needed!
Firefly is the perfect place to go to for a relaxing vacation.
It was just perfect!
Visited: May 2006
Posted by uche_dk
We wanted to be in the center of the Seven Mile Beach, and stay at a nice hotel with nice, service-minded people. Here, we had it all, and enjoyed a perfect stay.
There were very nice and helpful people at the hotel. They seemed sincere and caring about their guests.
Also, there was a great beach, and it was close to all the nice restaurants, bars, etc.
We will go back to Firefly soon!
falling short
Visited: March 2004
Posted by lowteck
After reading nothing but spectacular reviews of Firefly and the great service and wonderful staff I had my expectations set high as I looked forward to our first visit to this place. The reviews I have read were rather flattering and I am not sure what those writers were use to but this place has more than a few shortcomings . I’ll list the ones that bothered me the most as the rest are not worth mentioning. We stayed in unit #17 on the 3rd floor of the “penthouse” this room has a full kitchen including a microwave and coffee maker The problem was both the microwave and coffee maker were unplugged and the only outlet was buried behind the refrigerator. The bathroom had NO outlets thus my wife had to dry her hair on the balcony. The steps leading up to the place had 8 1/4” risers and that may not seem bad but walking down these steps, barefoot while carrying anything, proved to be rather hazardous. The “hot tub” is a residential type 220V SPA with a bottom that forced “users” to sit exactly they way the designer had in mind. The spa was virtually unused as I saw NO ONE in there during our 3 night stay. I t was nearly always covered with a $2 blue tarp that sagged into the water and looked like a poor man’s hot tub cover. The place also had an excess of debris lying around that would only take a 60 yard dumpster and a few days to clear out of there. The place bills itself as nudist friendly but does not allow one to walk to the beach from your room naked yet you are allowed to use the hot tub nude and that is virtually in the “garden” where nudity is prohibited. The FREE coffee in the AM is INSTANT coffee however the place did serve sandwiches and pancakes in the morning that looked good. The rates are really low. And now I know why. The place is still a good deal given it is right on the beach and if your are expecting a very rustic, bare bones, room then you will get what you are expecting. I cannot speak for the other rooms as I never stayed in anything other than our room #17. The place falls short in my book for lacking attention to some of the most basic details. Talk on the beach was the owners are in dispute with their neighbors and no longer spend much time there It shows. I would be happy to answer any specific ? feel free to e-mail me
Lowteck@comcast.net
This is the best place on the beach.
Visited: December 2003
Posted by ssykes1
My fiance and I simply loved Firefly. The rooms were charming, the garden was beautiful, the staff was very friendly and the beach was spectacular.
Our room was right on the beach, we would step out of the door on to the sand. Every morning we started our day with freshly blended fruit punch at Firefly's beach bar, then we would either relax on the beach or go water skiing, scuba diving, or running along Negril's Seven Mile Beach.
In the evenings we could easily walk to one of the excellent restaurants in Negril. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and can't wait to go back to Firefly.
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| Just a quick note to say thank you, to you. The beauty of your spot there on the beach and the charm and good humor of everyone we met is unequaled anywhere we've ever been before. It goes without saying that we will be back...only question is how soon! John & Heidi
Hi Joan, Chalder, Audrey and David -
We arrived home this morning to about as much snow as we left 12 days ago and a temperature of minus 8, therefore it goes without saying that we already miss Negril!
We just wanted to write and say how much we enjoyed our stay at Firefly again this year ... actually even more this year than last as we become more familiar with our surroundings, meet new people and become "settled" in a way. It is people such as yourselves who help to make our travelling so enjoyable. We find everyone there so accommodating and pleasant.
Dave and I have three more trips planned for this year - two motorcycle trips during our summer and three weeks in Florida in October, but it is our return trip to Firefly next February that I look forward to most. Knowing we will once again feel the warmth of your country's people and climate makes the rest of our lives more bearable.
Thanks again for providing such a wonderful place for us to chill out and forget about the rest of the world,
Dave and Paula |
| The Elliffs - Nov, 2001
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Everyone at Firefly is very friendly and do a great job making you feel at home . The Cozy Cottage, beach and bar were wonderful. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back. |
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