A Delightful Camp Bay Getaway
Spend days in the sunshine and nights under dazzling star-filled skies.
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Spend days in the sunshine and nights under dazzling star-filled skies.
Hidden away within the greenery and only 30 steps from the Caribbean Sea, Caulfield’s Cottage strikes a beautiful balance between forest retreat and beachside getaway.
Unwind in the fully air-conditioned pod-style home, which features an infinity-edged dipping pool and two independent bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed and private ensuite. With its open living-dining area, comfortably-furnished loft, and full kitchen equipped with stainless appliances, this property is the perfect retreat for two couples or up to four friends seeking a serene Roatan vacation.
Large windows throughout invite views of the surrounding vegetation, while reflective tinting (as well as curtains in the bedrooms) help to preserve your privacy and keep interior spaces cool.
This island vacation rental is the perfect place to relax and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Camp Bay.
Guests of Caulfield’s Cottage are delighted to discover that they have direct access to Camp Bay Beach, mere steps away.
Renowned for its picturesque setting, and still largely unspoiled by tourism and development, Camp Bay Beach is a stunning destination which showcases the natural beauty of Roatan.
Its sweeping expanse of powdery white sand meets the shimmering turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, and a gentle surf graces the shore to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Guests of Caulfield’s Cottage are delighted to discover that they have direct access to the beach, mere steps away.
Renowned for its picturesque setting, and still largely unspoiled by tourism and development, Camp Bay Beach is a stunning destination which showcases the natural beauty of Roatan.
Its sweeping expanse of powdery white sand meets the shimmering turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, and a gentle surf graces the shore to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Camp Bay is the name of both the sprawling white-sand beach on Roatan’s northeast end and the small local village that sits at its furthest point.
Scattered amidst the natural foliage behind Camp Bay’s stunning seashore are several private homes, including Caulfield’s Cottage, in a section referred to as “Anderson Colony”. It’s a tranquil area which evokes a sense of remoteness without being utterly isolated — within a short distance are some lovely places to explore and activities to experience.
Oak Ridge (the closest community with a fuel station, bank, and small grocer) is 10 km to the West on mostly unpaved roads; from there, several south shore communities are easily accessible via water taxi. French Harbour (a central island community with many amenities) is 15 km away.
Camp Bay presents a world of breathtaking beauty, where encounters with our island’s alluring culture and enchanting escapades into the natural landscape await.
Experience Roatan’s innate cultural charm and stop at one of the neighbourhood’s pulperias (little shops) to pick up basic goods.
Wade in the gentle surf or lounge atop the white sand while you take in endless views of the Caribbean Sea’s varied-turquoise hues.
Explore some of the most pristine dive sites on Roatan’s famous coral reef.
Learn to glide with the wind and waves under expert local instructors.
Enjoy cold beers, rum punch, and good island flavours (in every sense).
All rates are subject to a $100 cleaning fee and 3% transaction fee.
Included are up to 4 guests at Caulfield’s Cottage; a $50 /night fee applies for an additional person.
Jan 7 – MAR 31, 2023
APR 8 – Sep 1, 2023
$245 / night
$1,470 / week
Sep 2 – DEC 22, 2023
$195 / night
$1,170 / week
APR 1 – 7, 2023
DEC 23, 2023 – JAN 5, 2024
$425 / night
$2,550 / week
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Please note that a 5-night minimum stay and at least 48 hours’ notice are required to reserve. Once we’ve received and processed your reservation request, we’ll send a secure link to pay via credit cardl. We provide a 24-hour courtesy hold for your requested dates while we await your payment.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Two years after the Royal contingent had raised the Union Jack at Augusta Camp in New Port Royal, there were complaints by several of the contingent — having brought their families here to settle and farm the area — that the land around Port Royal Harbour was unsuitable, and thus set out to explore on horseback other areas of the island.
Three soldiers (Murray, Barnett, and Crosby) were eventually given title deeds by Caulfield at Anthony’s Cay (in the modern day settlement of Sandy Bay), each of them receiving 100 acres on the rich, sandy soil plain that extended one quarter mile inland.
Colonel Caulfield had joined them in their initial search and particularly enjoyed wading his gout ridden feet in the island’s northeastern seashore, no doubt wiggling his toes in the soft sand. Actually, the beach was mapped as “Sandy Beach” by Lt. Henry Barnsley in 1742, but later was renamed “Calm Bay” by the first British permanent settlers from Cayman and Belize. Today it is commonly called Camp Bay. Caulfield left Roatan (“Rattan” as it was called then) in 1749, and died in 1753.
One of the executor’s of Colonel Caulfield’s will was his close friend George Knapton, renowned portrait painter and surveyor and keeper of the King’s pictures from 1765 to 1778. Knapton painted this portrait of Colonel Caulfield with the following description :
Major, later Lieutenant Colonel John Caulfield (d.1752), Commander-in-chief of the Island of Rattan. Painted after 1743, probably circa 1750
If you look at the map under his right hand you will notice it is a map of Roatan; follow the map to the left and you will see two shaded areas at the area currently known as Sandy Bay, which would be two of the three parcels issued by Caulfield in 1744.
We’ve provided a copy of Caulfield’s last will and testament in the loft at the cottage. It makes for entertaining reading in itself, full of family intrigue!
For more interesting figures & events from our island’s past.
A 50% deposit is required within 24 hours of receiving the payment link in order to confirm a reservation. The full balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (a link will be sent 5-7 days in advance of the due date). For reservations made 30 days or fewer prior to arrival, payment is due in full within 24 hours of receiving the link.
Reservations cancelled 60 days or more prior to arrival are fully refundable, minus the cost of 1 night at the seasonal nightly rate. Cancellations 31-59 days in advance are entitled to a 50% refund of the deposit paid. Cancellations 30 days or fewer prior to arrival are non-refundable. For reservations paid with partial deposit, if the balance is unpaid by the due date, the reservation will be considered cancelled, and the full deposit forfeit.
Check-in on your arrival date is from 3pm.
Checkout on your departure date is by 11am.
Maximum occupancy at Bentley’s Hill Plantation is 2 guests; 5 guests maximum at Caulfield’s Cottage.
Visitors who are not on the reservation are not permitted on the property without prior authorization.
We do not accept pets at our properties. Registered service animals with proper documentation are permitted; owners are expected to keep the grounds free from waste.
Our septic systems can process toilet paper and human waste only; a $250 fee will apply for plumbing issues resulting from flushing wipes, sanitary products, or other items.
Fees will also apply in the event of damage to the property, missing items, or the requirement of cleaning above what is standard for a typical checkout.
