First-hand guides to Treasure Beach, Jamaica — written by the owners of Butterfly Hill Villa in Billy’s Bay.
Where to Eat in Treasure Beach, Jamaica Breakfast on the terrace at Butterfly Hill Villa Treasure Beach doesn’t have a restaurant strip. What it has
The Four Coves of Treasure Beach, Jamaica The coastline of Treasure Beach, seen from above Treasure Beach isn’t one beach. It’s four small fishing coves
Short answer: a day trip to Treasure Beach is a long way to go for a few hours on the sand. It is roughly two
On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica’s south coast as a Category 5 storm — the strongest hurricane ever recorded to hit
Is it better to book direct or through Airbnb? An honest comparison from villa owners — what a platform actually buys you, and what to check before booking direct.
An honest comparison of Jamaica’s main destinations – beaches, nightlife, cost, transfer times and who each one actually suits. Written from the south coast.
Planning a small wedding, vow renewal or anniversary in Jamaica: the legal requirements, what a villa can and cannot do, and honest advice on numbers.
The practical things worth knowing before a trip to Jamaica: the laws that catch visitors out, money and tipping, arrival fees, driving, water and safety.
A realistic budget for a week in Jamaica: accommodation, food, transport, tips and excursions, with honest figures from the south coast and where costs surprise people.
Working remotely from Jamaica’s south coast: internet, cost, visas, the best months, and an honest account of what a month in Treasure Beach is actually like.
Hotels, guesthouses or a villa? An honest look at every kind of accommodation in Treasure Beach, what each costs, and which suits which traveller.
Still deciding whether the south coast is right for you? Start with the complete guide to Treasure Beach — it is candid about who the area does not suit. Then when to visit for timing, and where to stay for accommodation.
Travelling as a family? See renting a whole villa for a family trip. On honeymoon? A honeymoon at a private villa. Staying a month or working remotely? Long stays and remote work in Treasure Beach. Comparing properties? How to choose a Treasure Beach villa.
Floyd’s Pelican Bar is the one unmissable trip here — a driftwood bar standing on stilts out at sea, reached only by boat. Black River Safari is the other half-day worth making, through mangrove channels with crocodiles and birdlife.
For everything within reach, including YS Falls, Lovers Leap and Appleton Estate, see things to do in Treasure Beach.
Nicolette and Larry Levchak have owned Butterfly Hill Villa in Billy’s Bay since 2018. Most of our staff live locally. These guides come from living here year-round and from the questions guests actually ask before they travel.
Have a question none of these answer? Ask us — we are happy to help even if you end up staying somewhere else.
