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Mais Oui Villa

About Us

More Than a Villa. A Place That Feels Like Jamaica.
Couple standing in front of Mais Oui Villa in Jamaica

Our Story

How Mais Oui Came to Be

Mais Oui began with a simple idea: create a place where families and friends could experience a different side of Jamaica, with the privacy, comfort, and personal service of a fully staffed villa. We didn't want to build a villa in Jamaica. We wanted to build a villa that feels like Jamaica. For Sherry, that love began in childhood with family trips to Discovery Bay, where catching that first glimpse of the sea never grew old. As tourism evolved, we noticed that many visitors experienced only one version of Jamaica. Beautiful resorts, certainly, but often cut off from the culture, craftsmanship, traditions, and everyday life that make this island extraordinary. That philosophy is woven throughout Mais Oui. Our furniture was handcrafted by Jamaican artisans. The artwork celebrates Jamaican artists. Our medicinal garden honors the island's herbal traditions. Our menus showcase local ingredients and beloved Jamaican dishes. Whether guests spend their days exploring or never leave the property, our hope is the same: that they leave feeling like they've experienced the real Jamaica.
Family at river rafting at River Rapids in Jamaica near Mais Oui Villa

Growing With Our Guests

Hospitality Begins With People

Mais Oui has continued to evolve, but the reason behind every improvement has stayed the same. Every new idea begins with two questions: does it help families spend more meaningful time together, and does it still feel unmistakably Jamaican? If the answer isn't yes to both, it doesn't belong here. A beautiful villa may catch your attention. It's the people who make you want to come back. From the beginning, we've invested just as much in our team as in the property itself. Many of the people who welcome our guests have been part of the Mais Oui family for years. Their warmth, professionalism, and genuine care shape every stay. They care for our guests the same way we would, and in many ways they've become an extension of our family.

In Their Own Words

Meet the Owners

Sherry

Co-Owner

Sherry

Jamaica will always be home for me. I still see this island through the eyes of the little girl who couldn't wait to catch that first glimpse of the sea during family trips to Discovery Bay. Whenever Darrell and I travel, I come home with notes inspired by exceptional hospitality and thoughtful design. Then I ask myself: how can we reinterpret this in a way that feels unmistakably Jamaican? Many of the experiences guests enjoy today began exactly that way. Nothing makes me happier than hearing a guest say, "This wasn't the Jamaica we expected." That's exactly what we've always hoped to share.

Darrell

Co-Owner

Darrell

One of my favorite parts of Mais Oui is getting to know the families who choose to spend their vacation with us. Long before guests arrive, we've usually talked about who's traveling, what they're celebrating, and what they hope this trip will mean to the people they love. By the time you arrive, I don't want you to feel like you're checking into a property. I want you to feel like you're arriving somewhere people have been looking forward to welcoming you. Hearing from guests years later, when they're planning their next reunion or anniversary, is the most rewarding part of this work.

Darrian

Darrian

I grew up with Mais Oui. Some of my favorite childhood memories happened here: swimming with cousins, late-night movie nights, ping pong, tennis, and time together as a family. I've traveled to many places, but Mais Oui has always felt special because it reminds me that the best vacations aren't about doing more. They're about being together. I hope your family leaves with memories like the ones I was lucky enough to grow up with.

Looking Ahead

From Our Family to Yours, Welcome to Mais Oui.

Mais Oui Villa pool at night, lit up with the villa in the background

Our Mission

Since welcoming our first guests in 2000, some things have changed. Our mission hasn't.

  • We still believe Jamaica is more than a destination

  • We still believe that time together is one of life's greatest luxuries

  • We still believe the best hospitality comes from genuine people who love what they do

Long dining table set for a group meal at Mais Oui Villa

Our Hope

Our hope is that every guest leaves with wonderful memories, a deeper appreciation for Jamaica, and the feeling that, even if only for a little while, this beautiful island felt like home.

  • Wonderful memories of time together

  • A deeper appreciation for Jamaica

  • The feeling that this island felt like home

Family at river rafting in Jamaica near Mais Oui Villa

We Look Forward to Welcoming You

Our friendly staff wants to say hello too. Come meet the people who make every stay feel like a homecoming.

  • Full-service staff on site

  • Warm, genuine Jamaican hospitality

  • A team that's been with us for years