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Knutsford Bus From Kingston to Ocho Rios | An Airbnb Nightmare In Jamaica 🇯🇲
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- I traveled from Kingston Jamaica to Ocho Rios by bus (Knutsford Express. In Ochi, I had the worst Airbnb experience ever. I was not able to get inside the property. The host forgot to leave me the key to to the locks.
I lost a whole day of relaxing and content. I was stuck outside for more than 3 hours. An Airbnb nightmare. The last thing I want to do is give a bad review on an Airbnb, but I lost a whole day of enjoyment.
The property was very beautiful and I loved it. It was a very unfortunate situation. I chose to not show the door number because I think it was a mistake the host made. They did apologize and regret it happened. I still would recommend the property for stay. I only hope this mistake does not repeat.
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Wow! The same thing happened to us at Columbus Heights. Booked, arrived. Rang owner, buthe failed to respond. Luckily, the staff were able to source another property on the complex.
If ever you're planning to visit again, I'd be happy to assist in sourcing airbnb from this end.
Wow, Iam hearing a few people had similar issues at Columbus Heights. Iam not sure if it's the same exact apartment but curious to know.
They are over charging you my brother. Someone should have pointed you to the local route taxis right outside of the Drax Hall Knutsford stop. The taxi heading towards Ochi would charge $500Jam or less and another $500 to go up the hill for the Skycastles Airbnb. The taxi( Uber) guy who wants to charge you $200 or $300US to Negril don't go for that. You should take the Knutsford express for $25 dollars to Negril and next time Ask different people for ways to get to places so you can see your options. Anyway, you live and learn, God bless you my brother.
Thank you for the feedback. 💯🇯🇲
You chat too damn much!! No one over charging the man.LOW JAMAICA ALONE
@@user-dx5mg9by9yit is criminals enablers like you who are destroying the local Air B&B industry! Of course he was being overcharged, $200-$300 U.S to go to Negril? Many one way plane tickets don’t cost that much depending on the location you’re flying out of in the U.S! Visitors have so many different options when it comes to destinations in the Caribbean. Jamaicans and Jamaican businesses must realize, whenever someone chooses to visit Jamaica it must be considered a privilege because they have so many different options and destinations to choose from. We can’t let unscrupulous individuals ruin the tourism sector because of selfish greed. I had a similar experience at that same location, I arrived and called but it took forever to locate the host, totally unacceptable! Visitors on vacation don’t have a day to loose when they are on vacation. I would encourage anyone with a similar experience to write reviews so other travelers can avoid this nasty behavior. Stop harboring and protecting unscrupulous people whose sole purpose is to destroy Jamaica’s tourism industry. You should be ashamed of yourself, maybe you are a scammer yourself 😮😮😮😮
Agreed. That Uber guy is a scammer smh
This is unacceptable not the way to do business and you should get a refund the inconvenience. What if it was night the guest arrived and this happened. Horrible. I need to know the name of this airbnb so we don't make reservation with them😡 Did you check the reviews on the airbnb? If not, next time please check reviews they can be very helpful in deciding where to stay. This is certainly a nightmare.
It's a shame. I can feel your frustration. I would be pissed off. A bad reflection on other good business hosts. They should give you a free stay for a day/night. Simple said.
A free day or 2 would definitely make it less stressful for sure.
So sorry that happened.
I stayed there at Columbus heights at the very top a couple years ago and it also took some time to get a hold of the host contact. Luckily I was staying for five nites tho, but when you’re hot and tired, it’s not fun.
The views of the cruise ships coming in over Xmas were amazing and stores and restaurants in close proximity, but walking up that hill 😮💨😮💨😮💨.
I hope that host compensates you fairly.
As a Jamacian, i ❤ my Country, but this is unacceptable! This Gentleman should not be going through this. I am pussed just watching this man, you definitely should be compensated & you would have been better of staying in Kingston fi real. Thank God for the workers outside that let him talk on their phone. What's the name of this damn place
Bro should name the Airbnb that others don't book that one
Columbus Heights. Stayed there once about 5 years ago. Nice view, nice rooms but checking was a challenge as well. Didn't have to wait that long. We had someone escort us to the room.
The air bnb needs to compensate you! That's horrible! I'm glad you got in.
They gave me back the money I spent on booking the other Airbnb, but nothing for this inconvenience.
@WhoIsHerby That's good. Hopefully, you plan to write your experience on their review if you haven't already done so.
@@WhoIsHerbyHerby ,I think it wasn't a 100% their fault and you know,but it's Jamaica,so why no make a mountain out of a mold
When you're frustrated and have to walk in that HEAT up those HILLS...it's TEN TIMES AS FRUSTRATING.
Similar situation happened to me with Ivy's Cove in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Tell me about it, it was a real frustration for me for sure. Thanks for watching. 💯🇯🇲
I'm glad you showed that first Airbnb location cause I can't do all those stairs- so I will not be booking at that location.
Yes, it is uphill and a lot of steps to get there. So be aware. As I said, the place was nice. Just Customer service that specific day was not the best.
I go thru that Airbnb fuckery every time I go to Kingston. My plane comes in at night- the cabby can never find the address- the host never picks up the phone. I just go to a hotel- cause I know where it's at- sometimes the host live at the Airbnb and they got a bunch of dogs and they bark all night- sometimes there is no hot water/ running water/ no power/ no Internet
But you want full USD money. Stay at a hotel. Then airbnb want a cleaning fee- and some times the size of the place is a jail cell. Smh - I'm an older lady and I'm traumatized every time I go. I might need to travel other places😢 I'm glad you made this video- I thought it was only me having these problems with airbnb
Yeah, I have had some good luck with Airbnb, and because I travel solo most of the time, I do budget friendly Airbnb. I have been lucky to some great Airbnb over my travels, but every often I get something that messes up my plan. It is what it is. I just deal with it then keep moving to the next one. Agree that Hotel does make more sense depending on the trip.
Next time book the condos on Mahogony Beach in Ochi. Always stay there and free entry to the beach.
I ll keep that in mind for next time. Thank you!
Next time you visit fisherman’s point. It’s close to everything you need. Name a few:- ocean11, margarita vill. Dave Lobster. All this walking distance.. last them 5 minutes.
Most definitely will do. Thanks for watching.
Nuff Love Big Brother
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YOU TUBE NEED UPGRADE THE COMMENTS AREA WISH THEY COULD GIVE US ACCESS TO MAKE VOICE NOTES IN THE COMMENTS
He's truthful. Remember, fuel is almost double the price you pay in the states.
He was really cool. I had a few who were not so truthful, so I am being a bit cautious.
@@WhoIsHerby It happens everywhere. NYC is worse, tons of videos where tourist get taken for 200 bucks being driven from JFK to Manhattan. Traveling requires being cautious.
I completely agree with you. It's not a Jamaica problem. It happens every day around the world. We re dealing with individual people, so it's very likely to happen.
My heart goes out to this poor man after travelling all that hours tired come and stuck outside do hotels
It's not a hotel. These are individually owned condos built in the late 80s early 90's.
Hello my brother all is well you are back in Jamaica everbless family TV TH-cam channel
Big up Everbless family. Thanks for checking in. 🇯🇲💯
Hope you get back a full refund, that place is ugly on the inside anyways
No, I did not get a refund. Actually the place was nice inside, it wasn't bad at all.
@@WhoIsHerby glad you liked it, but air bnb should remove their listing if it’s that difficult to communicate with them, I swear if I never used air @bnb in my life and seen this video, it would have been a wrap for me
The Air B so many steps! Wow. However you should finalized the night before. Shouldn’t you have your code for the door?
This is totally slacking on the Ochi Air B&B owner. How coud you treat guest like this.. you need to be refunded and for all this discomfort.. walking..
It completely messed up my time there. I only planned to be in Ochi for 2 days before continuing to Mobay. So this problem cost me a day of fun things I had planned.
All u gotta do was to. Find the front desk or ser people there and asked questions
No front desk to be seen. Even security couldn't help me. Only way in is to know the code to the lockbox.
@@WhoIsHerby They're not a hotel. These are individually owned condos/houses.
Never use USD. Get a Monzo card put your money on it and pay in JMD when tapping your card. You can pay always take out some JMD from a cash point for tips etc.
Good to know. Will definitely do that next time. Thank you for watching.
I never heard of you bro. Where are you from? I see you in my town, Ocho Rios. Hope you had a great time.
I live in CT US. Ochi was pretty nice love it there. This Airbnb was the only inconvenience I encountered.
@@WhoIsHerby Ok. I want you to have a good time and dont over spend. Glad you had a great time.
Sorry you had that horrible experience in Ocho Rios. Hope it gets better by the next episode. I live here, so if you need advice or help, give me a shout.
Use your credit card. Credit cards give a better exchange rate then the banks or cambios will give. Businesses will give the worst rate. Businesses will give anywhere from 125 -135, banks 140-145, credit cards 150. Ck with your credit card company. I'm Jamaican and always use credit cards.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching
Bad hosts makes it bad for true hosts that cares. Everyone wants to run Airbnb now.
I honestly don't think the host is bad, I saw the reviews are all very positive. This might have been just a one time issues. Unfortunately, it was with me.
Bro you cannot experience all the luxury jamaica as to offer unless you've stayed at an all inclusive resort like Bahia principe or moon palace
@user-vc6dn8dx3w I understand you. I see your point. However, that is not what I am currently looking for. I travel solo. I travel to see new places meet new local people and eat local food. I like walking the streets. My idea of a good trip is staying local as much as I can. I see no point in staying at 5 star resorts alone. 💯
@@WhoIsHerbymakes sense
So glad the man at security called that number for you. Otherwise, what on earth would have happened. It really is unacceptable. Glad you got something to eat and drink but to go back up that hill????
My other option was booking another close by Airbnb, which I had already done. When I saw security, I was actually on my way down to get a taxi to go to a new place. Airbnb refunded me the money for the second booking after. .
@@WhoIsHerby yes, I realised. Just glad everything was sorted in the end. I hope you successfully cancelled the other airbnb.
How can Uber and the regular taxi charge the same amount? Uber charge far less.. kmt.
It should be less, right? Thought so too. 🤣🤣
Wow u had a long walk down to Ocho Rios. I know exactly where u are😢
Yes, I had to walk up and back down a couple of times. It was a real workout.
Sorry u had this experience but u do ur research before going to JA. Simple things like how far are u from the main drag, access to food, etc. Better still, stay in a hotel!
Thank you for watching and commenting. Your support is very much appreciated. Big up. 🇯🇲
Why those useless people dont fix them horrible so called road river bed's
Best use The country’s money instead of US$ you send the money from where u are to Western Union in your name and pick up in local currency
Did nothing think of that. That is a useful tip. Thank you.
When travelling get a google map of where you going no.1 negative attract negative
Let it make sense
You gotta go back to Jamaica many times. Did you go to mystic mountain or go on the ski lift
This was my first ever trip to Jamaica, and I guarantee it won't be the last. I loved it. There's a long list of places I did not get to visit. I sure will on ny next trip. 💯
Ofcourse kid who doesnt . Jamaica is 2 die 4 @WhoIsHerby
Go back to Ochi asap and go to mystic mountain
You should take a taxi if u don’t have a car. Don’t ever risk walking
Thank you
That why i dont do LandBandB. Rather stay in the 5 star hotel.They put the man through a horrible experience..I have plenty USA teaching who comes to Jamica each summer and winter spring season they want airbandb but i rather let them stay in a hotel..am yet for.someone to tell me a good Airband B..
I hear you. And Thank you so much for watching. Much appreciated.
You should have stayed at a luxurious all inclusive resort these places you've been staying at are extremely cheap and way below par
I travel, I explore iam not much of an all-inclusive resort vacation type person. I spend all my time outside exploring anyway. All inclusive resorts won't do me any good. Plus, I solo travel on a budget and my plan is to meet connect with more locals. Airbnb works best for that purpose.
😢sorry so sorry 😞 😢
It's unfortunate. 😢 But we keep moving. Not the first bad Airbnb experience, Iam sure it won't be the last. I move around a lot so it is expected.
For the Airbnb that's poor communication. U will lose customers
Or this man from the usa or Jamaica why he cannot say ochi rios
He's Jamaican. Foreigners cannot drive taxi/uber in Jamaica. Many of the taximen, speak in an Americanized way. If your Jamaican , you can hear his Jamaican accent.
He's Haitian from Connecticut
@@kwacou4279u misunderstand what he asked
Just buck up and subscribe I am also a TH-camr and a Jamaican but Citizen in USA. You are in my second Parish and town. Welcome😁❤️
Thank you for watching and subscribing. Ocho Rios is quite beautiful. Will have to come back.
Sun always hot in Jamaica too hot though
Even though it gets really hot sometimes, but I like the hot much better than the cold. 🤣
Why would u go to the back and not the front no one can u see u @ the back
The back is the only way in. Beleive it or not the back is the front door to the apartment. 🤣🤣
Let they give you back your money
No. I stayed just the one day. Then went to a different Airbnb. I was not compensated for the inconvenience.
Where the hell are you going to drive for almost half an hour in a Uber for $5?!!! Come on now man! You ppl are too much!! It's time you ppl realize that Jamaica is no different from any other country! When I was in Orlando or Florida, I paid about the same or more to take me to the airport which was like 15-18 minutes away. And when I used the chartered taxis, it was like 65-70$. And why would you go to an airbnb without the code and unit number?
I feel your pain. This is not good.
It was a real problem. Whole plans for the day messed up. 😒
@@WhoIsHerbyI am watching the video and feels like crying.
@@WhoIsHerbyBeach is right there too. You missed a lovely day.
These boring restaurants. There are many other places that are opened until late. You could use a food delivery app or go into the town. Need a rental next time or a taxi to take you around.
@@WhoIsHerbyNo more Columbus Heights. Fisherman Point Hotel and Turtle Towers are right there on the flat.
I'm not sympathetic right now watching someone complain about AB&B and doing content expecting so much ease, and comfort after the massive destruction from Hurricane Beryl, in St Elizabeth and Westmoreland and other areas, while Ocho Rios may have miss the full effect, it still was impacted in other ways. Chill
I hear your opinion. Here is some context for you. I am not looking for sympathy, I record my experience traveling around different countries, good or bad, I share with those who are interested. This video was recorded in May. Way before the hurricane. During the hurricane, I was in Africa. My heart goes out to everyone affected. Big up Jamaica 🇯🇲 💯
Why are u walking around the building where no one can see u
The bus used to stop in the center of Echo Rios. Only five minutes from the Airbnb. They changed that a few years ago. $35 dollars??? No Sir. Thats robbery. If I know you was going there I would hook you up with a driver. He charged me only J$2000. If you are going to Montego Bay airport, there are several busses that can pick you up and take you to the airport. You call them 2 days before and make a reservation. They usually make pickups at every hotel. The bus will take you straight from Ocho Rios right to the airport. The fare is about US$35. You will share the bus with other people.
After watching the rest of your video where you walked down to the gate interacting with the workers I realised that there must be some changes because the office is close by the gate and the workers didn't direct you to the office. Last time I stayed there was 2019.
@BigPete222 Oh, it was my first time there. It was actually a really nice place. I was happy to stay there, but unfortunately, I lost a whole day I could not get ahold of the host. I was stranded outside for hours.
It’s actually ‘Ocho Rios’ which is Spanish for ‘Eight Rivers’. There’s no ‘s’ after Ocho - so it’s not ‘Ochos’.
Yeah, I realized that, and I still said it wrong multi times. To avoid this, I started saying Ochi instead. 🤣🤣🤣
@@cleo63100 who the hell cares, the man was terrible being inconvenient because of their incompetent and you can only talk about is a DAMN pronunciation. NO BODY CARE😡Moreover the gentleman speak with an accent therefore, English is not is first language. Damn nincompoop.
@@sarafinalove5330there is nothing wrong with informing someone of a correct pronunciation. I’d like to learn too.
It’s only one Air B unfortunate experience don’t give impression all. Where is that place?
It's definitely not all Airbnb. Just this one unfortunate situation. This is at Columbus Heights.
@@WhoIsHerby I know there up on a hill. But didn’t u get a code for the door? Next time finalize night before traveling 🙏
@@JANET.19645 I felt like the discrepancies were on his part
Ocho Rios no s on the Ocho 😊
🤣🤣🤣 noted. Hahaha.
Is it safe tho hope to take it one day
Are you referring to the bus? Yes, the Knutsford Express was a great experience. Smooth safe ride all the way through. 💯🇯🇲
@@WhoIsHerby yes the bus
Why would it not be safe? What kind of stupid question is that
Dude they're getting over Hurricane Beryl, things are not back up to par. You probably should have stayed in Kingston, Are you aware of what the Hurricane did and areas affected? You're sounding like a cry baby, I would wait until I know things are back up in full swing before I go to any of those places. Smh
This is an old video prior to beryl. He’s not in ja anymore.
I understand your frustration. But this video is recorded back in May. This was before the hurricane.
Airbnb needs to get a Whatsapp number
They had a WhatApp number, and I just got no response.
Cannot believe how bad service is in Jamaica.
This was the only inconvenience I had in Jamaica. Everything else was great. Not Jamaica as a whole. 🇯🇲
Jamaican inefficiency. Hope you got a reund or some other compensation. Rip off.
It happens with Air BnBs in America too. Plenty of horror stories of nightmare experiences in America and Europe.
Yes, it's not a Jamaica issue. It happens everywhere.
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You should have asked the uber driver (local phone) to contact the host, or ask anyone walking by.
Very true. For whatever reason It didn't really click for me at that time. 😕
Be careful in montego bay!
Do you mean as far far as being safe? Did you have a bad experience there? Please explain.
@@WhoIsHerby Yes I want to explain it to you ,is your email on here?
Just buck up and subscribe I am also a TH-camr and a Jamaican but Citizen in USA. You are in my second Parish and town. Welcome😁❤️
Thank you for watching.