THE TRUE NORTH presents… Bessa Riverfront Studio | Oracabessa ➠ U35

Where Jacks River slows down, and so does the world around you.

A King bedroom and kitchenette opening onto one of the most unexpectedly beautiful settings on Jamaica’s North Coast — The Riverside sits directly on Jacks River, with its own dedicated pool on the riverbank and lush tropical foliage on every side. Spacious, calm, and completely its own world.

The beach and Caribbean Sea are a short walk away, along a river path that’s worth taking slowly.

The Suite
603 sq ft | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | Sleeps 2
Primary bedroom — 1 King-size bed
With a queen pull-out sofa bed in the living room
Full master en-suite bathroom
Fully equipped kitchenette
Balcony/terrace — facing the Caribbean Sea
Spacious Outdoor Deck
Central A/C throughout
High-speed Wi-Fi
Washer/dryer included


River Suites guests have full access to the Bessa estate:
Direct access to the Caribbean Sea (beach is a short walk from the villa)
Jacks River frontage — kayaks and paddleboards (limited use only)
Eight acres of preserved tropical landscape — wildlife visible from the villa daily
In-villa private chef available on request
In-villa massage and wellness services on request
Parking included

Oracabessa is on Jamaica's north coast, about an hour's drive east of Montego Bay's airport. It's the quieter side of the island — less crowded than Negril or Montego Bay, with more cultural texture than the typical resort strip.


Within easy reach:
GoldenEye — Ian Fleming's estate (where he wrote every Bond novel), now a Chris Blackwell resort with a public restaurant and beach club
James Bond Beach — public beach, named for the writer, ~5 min
Firefly — Noël Coward's hilltop home, 15 min
Ocho Rios — restaurants, shops, Dunn's River Falls, 20 min
Nine Mile — Bob Marley's birthplace and mausoleum, 45 min
Blue Mountains — coffee plantation tours, 90 min
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) — ~1 hr 15 min by car
Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) — ~10 min (AA flights & small private aircraft)


House Rules:

• Check-in 4:00 PM | Check-out 11:00 AM
• Non-smoking throughout the villa and pool deck
• No pets
• Parties or events (will cater upon request)
• Quiet hours respected — 11 PM to 8 AM
• Children are welcome; please discuss safety details with the concierge for the pool area
• The guest count must be accurate at booking
• Most stays are 5–7 nights. Minimum stay of 2 nights to start.

The property is run as one part residential development, one part hospitality. Guests staying at River  Suites get the privacy of a residence and the support of a managed property — not a resort experience, but not a transactional rental either. Most stays are 4–7 nights.