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Quiet, private nature retreat with pool and ocean views.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Quiet, private nature retreat with pool and ocean views.
Large home on 11 acres surrounded by nature with a pool and ocean views. Need to get away from it all but want the comforts of home? Relax on the deck, cool off in the pool, enjoy the sounds of birds from either of 2 screened in porches, or relax in the airconditioned comfort of the living areas. Rooms are arranged on two floors with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and one bedroom and bath on the ground floor. Birdwatchers will see all of Cayman's woodland birds and seasonal migrants at home in the forest of native trees and plants. The wetlands below attract wading birds and local and seasonal ducks. Opportunities for exploring abound or just enjoy the pace of life in this peaceful village. A 3 minute walk and you are on the North Coast beach with superb snorkeling, fishing and shelling. A short drive away are restaurants, stores, watersports and natural attractions including caves and the botanic park.
"A perfect naturalist’s hideaway unique to Grand Cayman
This spacious house, owned by naturalist and photographer Frank Roulstone, sits on a forested hilltop on Grand Cayman’s Northeast coast overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The property is primary forest on karst limestone with many endemic plant species and other rare regional plants including West Indian Cedar, Ironwood and the Wild Banana orchid.
The galleries around the home are one of the best places on Grand Cayman to identify and photograph the 13 endemic species of land birds including parrots, woodpeckers, vireos, and bullfinches as well as migrants from August to May with 60 species recorded.
Across from the property are beaches with excellent snorkeling and seasonal nesting sites for 3 species of sea turtles.
I cannot recommend this site more, it is spectacular.
-Patricia A. Bradley, author of “A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands” and co-author of “A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Cuba” and “An Inventory of Breeding Seabirds of the Caribbean”. Mrs. Bradley has authored several field guides and natural history books, and a British Ornithologists’ Union checklist. She is a founding and Life member of the Cayman Islands National Trust, chairing and serving on its Environmental Advisory Committee, and she has served many years on the Cayman Government’s National Conservation Council."
"A perfect naturalist’s hideaway unique to Grand Cayman
This spacious house, owned by naturalist and photographer Frank Roulstone, sits on a forested hilltop on Grand Cayman’s Northeast coast overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The property is primary forest on karst limestone with many endemic plant species and other rare regional plants including West Indian Cedar, Ironwood and the Wild Banana orchid.
The galleries around the home are one of the best places on Grand Cayman to identify and photograph the 13 endemic species of land birds including parrots, woodpeckers, vireos, and bullfinches as well as migrants from August to May with 60 species recorded.
Across from the property are beaches with excellent snorkeling and seasonal nesting sites for 3 species of sea turtles.
I cannot recommend this site more, it is spectacular.
-Patricia A. Bradley, author of “A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands” and co-author of “A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Cuba” and “An Inventory of Breeding Seabirds of the Caribbean”. Mrs. Bradley has authored several field guides and natural history books, and a British Ornithologists’ Union checklist. She is a founding and Life member of the Cayman Islands National Trust, chairing and serving on its Environmental Advisory Committee, and she has served many years on the Cayman Government’s National Conservation Council."
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
North Side
Located in North Side, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Wreck of the Ten Sails and Mission House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Babylon (Dive Site) and Stingray City. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Grand Cayman Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Port of Georgetown - 41 min drive - 36.6 km
- Camana Bay - 43 min drive - 38.6 km
- Seven Mile Beach - 46 min drive - 41.0 km
- Governor's Beach - 46 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Caboose - 15 min walk
- Tukka - 12 min drive
- David's Restaurant (Morritts Tortuga Club) - 9 min drive
- South Coast Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
- The Italian Kitchen - 8 min drive
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
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12 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Maria V.
5 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Old Man Bay!
Maria V.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Becky L.
29 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!
Becky L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
ALEX T.
12 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice
ALEX T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire B.
26 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Claire B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
31 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Christmas vacation
Brian T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Pat H.
29 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise found!
Pat H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas E.
14 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Villa on quiet side
Thomas E.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Stella K.
15 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, QUIET Cayman rental house
Stella K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Frank Roulstone
Welcome to my island! I have grown up in hospitality, my grandparents opened one of the original hotel properties in the Cayman Islands (Seaview Lodge). My parents continued the tradition with exclusive short-term rentals on the northern end of seven mile beach (Nautilus Apartments). Now with my children out of the house, and having just completed an extensive renovation, I am offering our family home for your enjoyment. I am an avid naturalist and photographer with a particular interest in orchids and spend as much time as possible exploring our small islands. I am happy to make recommendations based on my experience and will never offer advice that is commission-based. I live on island and can be available as much or as little as you prefer. I love my home and look forward to sharing it with you!
Why they chose this property
Our home offers absolute privacy and has lots of space to relax. We designed and built the home with lots of windows to enjoy the natural wonders of the surroundings. It is close to many attractions and services and there is much to explore just a short walk or drive away. It is centrally airconditioned and there are two screened-in porches and large sun deck should you want to take in the warm ocean air. The kitchen is fully equipped with range, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, plus all the little things I need when I travel (like a coffee maker!). The living/dining/kitchen great room has a large smart TV, small library of local interest books, couch, love seat & recliner, seating for 6 at the dining room table and another 6 at the giant kitchen island. There are 4 bedrooms all with Queen beds each with side tables and reading lights. Toilets are all "comfort" height and only top brand paper products are included. An ideal location for family get-togethers, yoga retreat, girls trip, bird watching or just a "need to get away".
What makes this property unique
Very few properties are available which offer the privacy and quiet of Stonegate. The property itself is 11 acres and thankfully many of the surrounding properties remain undeveloped. There is lots to do nearby but you can always retreat to your private space after a day of exploring and soak your cares away in the pool, or in the hammocks of the upstairs porch.
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