Ambassabeth Cabins

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast


These five rustic wooden cabins, a community tourism project of the Bowden Pen Farmers Association, have running water but no electricity. Staying here, you’ll be treated to a true Maroon cultural experience, with indigenous folklore, Maroon cooking and local guides to take you along the Cunha Cunha Pass Heritage Trail.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast attractions

1. Nanny's Grave

5.08 MILES

Moore Town’s main site of interest is Nanny's Grave (also known as Bump Grave), at the southern, uppermost end of town. A tall stone marker commemorates…

2. Nanny Falls

5.25 MILES

The idyllic waterfall and swimming hole of Nanny Falls is a 30-minute walk uphill from the end of Moore Town, passing under huge ferns, Jamaican apple…

3. Bath Botanical Garden

5.28 MILES

At the east end of town there is an old limestone church marking the entrance to a charming, if sometimes under-tended, botanic garden established in 1779…

4. Reach Falls

5.73 MILES

Even in a country that abounds in waterfalls, Reach Falls stands out as one of the most beautiful places in Jamaica. The white rushing cascades are…

5. Reggae Falls

7.34 MILES

These artificial falls, created by the Hillside Dam, make an attractive swimming hole. Drive from Morant Bay through Seafort to get here, then walk along…

6. Courthouse

9.57 MILES

Port Morant’s courthouse was rebuilt in limestone and red brick after being destroyed in the 1865 rebellion and burned down again in early 2007. Its ruins…

7. Boston Bay Beach

9.65 MILES

Boston Bay's beach sits in a small pretty cove, and while its golden sand is draw enough, the shape of the bay and prevailing weather make it a perfect…

8. Winnifred Beach

10.46 MILES

Perched on a cliff 13km east of Port Antonio is the little hamlet of Fairy Hill. Follow the road steeply downhill and you’ll reach Winnifred Beach, yet…