Come experience the real jamaica at J&L Mountainside Retreat - located halfway up the world famous Blue Mountain Peak. Stay with a real Jamaican family on a working Blue Mountain Coffee farm where the world's best coffee awaits you every morning. This is the perfect location to start your Blue Mountain Peak hike or to experience the charms of rural Jamaica. The Retreat is one of the closest properties to the start of the Blue Mountain Peak hike and is the perfect place to start your adventure from. A total of 3 rooms are available for rent either individually or as the entire property. From here, you can assess the famous Blue Mountain Peak hike. You can also explore the charming communities of Epping Farm and Penlyne Castle. The host is available when needed for tours, hiking, adventure, fresh meals or coffee. Situated in a quaint and charming mountain community, you can experience the real Jamaica with friendly people, fresh air, great coffee and food and absolute safety. You can contact the host for transport to the property from anywhere in Jamaica. You can also take public transport from Kingston to Mavis Bank from which you can either take a four wheel drive or hike to the property. For persons self-driving to the propery, four wheel drive and a vehicle with good ground clearance is highly recommended due to the mountainous terrain. The property has running water and electricity and good cell-phone service. Meals are available for purchase. We can provide a guide for the Blue Mountain Peak hike for a reasonable fee.