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Jakes Boutique Resort and Beachside Villas (US$113-385 low, US$136-468 high season) has taken rustic chic to a new level, pouring on the kind of details sought out by those members of the jet set always on the prowl for the next "in" spot. To call Jake's rustic is to ignore the posh bedding and elaborate detailing reminiscent of an Arabian love lair.
Calabash Bay Villa and Cottage is a spectacular property with a four-bedroom villa and adjacent two-bedroom cottage managed by Jake's. The villa has an industrial kitchen, a beautiful pool, and a lounge area outside with direct access to the beach on Calabash Bay.
Hope House, also managed by Jake's and a bit farther to the east, is a new two-story house exquisitely laid out and appointed with aged wood detailing, sleek interiors, and a veranda and plunge pool to die for.
Doubloon Villa (US$2950/week) is a comfortable four-bedroom villa with a small pool and deck overlooking the beach on Calabash Bay. One of the area's premier properties, Doubloon amenities include private baths, a well-equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and three full-time staff members.
Blue Marlin is a four-bedroom beachfront villa on Great Pedro Bay, the eastern most of a string of coves together known as Treasure Beach. Blue Marlin sits adjacent to Coquina, a three-bedroom villa that can be rented together for larger groups.
Kouros (from US$580 nightly) is a four-bedroom villa built in the whitewashed style of Greek island homes on a bluff overlooking the sea. The villa has three terraces with sea views and a large outdoor space by the infinity pool and palapa for alfresco dining. Inside, the polished cement floors are etched with wistful spirals and tribalesque markings.
Great Escape (Fort Charles, tel. 574/707-0132 or 269/641-5451, greatescape@jamaicavilla.com, www.jamaicavilla.com, from US$1,800/2,000 low/high season) is a three-bedroom house well removed from the languid center of Treasure Beach, with queen-size beds in each room.
Thanks to Treasure Beach's popularity as Jamaica's number one off-the-beaten-track destination, a wide variety of restaurants have popped up. They cater to both a local and tourist market, serving a mix of cautious international dishes and local favorites. Few of these restaurants have landlines, and addresses in Treasure Beach are somewhat relative.
Jack Sprat (adjacent to Jake's, tel. 876/965-3583, 10 a.m.\10 p.m) is a favorite for fried fish, conch soup, pizza, and Devon House ice cream.
