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Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach!

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King bedroom with Bath
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 164001 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Somerset village, Sandys
  • King's Wharf in Dockyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Naval Dockyard
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Bay
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • St. George's (BDA-L.F. Wade Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 upstairs

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7 downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8 downstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Tv room downstairs

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach!

Kitchen with oversized stove and oven, 2 x large fridges & two dishwashers as well as all the kitchen &equipment you will need to prepare a gourmet meal. Two grocery stores are a 5 minutes’ walk down Cambridge Road. Bus stop is 5 minutes’ walk. Air conditioning in all bedrooms. Stainless BBQ, large enough for a meal for 12 people. 2 x 55 led TV'S. Outdoor showers. Comfortably decorated and renovated with all the modern conveniences, the gracious old Bermuda home is a wonderful venue for a family reunion, or a getaway for friends who want to enjoy a tropical setting.


West End: Interesting places to see in the vicinity would include Dockyard. The extraordinary installation features a collection of spectacular buildings erected for navy re-provisioning in the very early 1800?s. The Maritime Museum out at Dockyard on Ireland Island has fascinating displays of items from Bermuda’s extraordinarily colorful past, fully restored. The Commissioners House is an iron structure with the most commanding view of the island to be seen anywhere- from end to end. Other handsome buildings now house art galleries, museums, cafes, artist’s workshops, theatres and pubs as well as a major ferry stop that will whisk you into Hamilton and on to St. Georges. Heading east by road towards Hamilton, you will be charmed with the town of Somerset- it has a post office and pharmacy, nice places to dine and little shops where you can re-provision while admiring the views and the mangrove-edged beach. Ely’s Harbour at Somerset Bridge has a small marina where you can rent boats and explore.

Railway trail / Restaurants: The Railway Trail is nearby as well, and offers a peek into Old Bermuda, as the trail wends away from the main road and past some fascinating old homes and farms with jaw dropping views. The grand beaches at Horseshoe, Warwick Long Bay and Elbow are a short bus or moped ride away and some are serviced public beaches with cafes, beach chair and umbrella rentals available. The Watford Bridge terminal is half a mile walk away. The local Supermarket is close by as well and spirits are sold until 9pm, and groceries can be purchased there until midnight or at the 24 hour store just 2 min walk. Casual dining can be enjoyed at the “Frog and Onion Pub” Bonefish Grill, Amicci's 10 minutes away at Dockyard or next door at the resort at Breezes on the outdoor beach restaurant. There are several take out options in walking distance right here in the village, and or you can get delivery service

Boat rentals: There is a boat rental a minute walk down the street at the dock in Mangrove Bay. Lasers, kayaks, Boston Whalers and all the snorkel gear you’ll need for rent is available there.They have experienced staff ready to advise you on the best cruising itinerary for the water sports adventure of your choice, with great fishing spots, waterside restaurants, ship wreck snorkeling, island picnicing and all kinds of water toys and more

We recommend Oleander Cycles as they have a kiosk next door at the Cambridge Beach Resort and Spa.

The house has two plugs to fast charge the electric rental cars, and I'll provide more info on transport and rentals once you've booked.

Property manager

Ben Fairn
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bermuda Electricity is very expensive(5 x America rates) so we ask our guests not to leave AC on in daytime, Its really meant for a good nights sleep
Water is precious , its rainwater or wellwater, both in short supply, so please use sparingly.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Somerset Village

Located in Sandys Parish, this villa is on the beach. Royal Naval Dockyard and King's Wharf in Dockyard are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Bay and Elbow Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bermuda Fun Golf, or check out an event or a game at Bermuda Squash Racquets Club. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Somerset village, Sandys

What's nearby

  • Sugar Cane Point Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • King's Wharf in Dockyard - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Royal Naval Dockyard - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 28 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Elbow Beach - 29 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • St. George's (BDA-L.F. Wade Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Frog and Onion Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bone Fish Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Amici - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Calico Jack's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Restaurant, Bar & Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1780’s Beach House with Large Veranda! Nestled on Cambridge Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sandys Parish villa is within a 10-minute walk of Mangrove Bay and Somerset Long Bay Park. Long Bay Beach and Sugar Cane Point Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for friends and family to gather.

I organized an impromptu gathering for my wife's big birthday with friends and family coming from all over. Bermuda is a great location for this, lots of direct flights and generally perfect weather and great beaches. This property was perfect for us, gave us the elbow room to spread out and a great porch to hang out. We booked Crown Point Concierge to manage our logistics like airport transfers and tours, boat tour and private chef for our stay. I can't say enough amazing things about how friendly and accommodating everyone was from both the property and the Concierge team. Truly a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Holiday Ever

The property was even better than it looked and in a great location. Ben was brilliant, very welcoming and went above and beyond to help us. We had a mixed group of friends and my parents (age range 50 -75) but it was all perfect. House is very spacious, well appointed and its easy to get around and the beach is literally just out the back of the property. Couldn't have asked for a better place and will definitely be back. All 12 people from the party are looking to return! Fabulous!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Location for a Family Reunion

We just spent five days at Ben's house in Somerset and had a magnificent time celebrating my mother's 85th birthday. We were a group of 12 of all ages coming from different countries and the house fit us perfectly with everyone having their own rooms and bathrooms. Comfortable bedding and towels for all. There were perfect gathering spaces (veranda, indoor dining, outdoor dining and living room) for every type of weather and activity and we had room to be together and also to read and relax on our own. We had planned on eating out more but the house and kitchen was so perfect that we self catered every dinner from the grocery store just down the road. Two fridges and dishwashers, tons of cutlery and glassware and a bbq/stove. The house has tons of Bermudian character and a beautiful garden- even down to nasturtiums to top off our salads! The list of recommendations from the house worked out great for our group (Mona Lisa Boat Charters, A Transportation, Oleader Rentals) and made our experience seamless. Although not on the water it felt like we had a private beach less than five minutes away (Cambridge Beach) that was perfect for swimming, sunsets and late night swims. Thank you for helping make our gathering so perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chock full of character

We had a terrific stay at Cambridge House and highly recommend it for large groups. The house easily accomodated our party of 13 with plentiful bedrooms, bathrooms, and indoor & outdoor living spaces. The house and property has tons of character and personality with lots of little surpirses here and there.The location close to Cambridge Beach resort was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Underpressure S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not exactly on the beach

Overall a very nice property. We like to be off the beaten track and it certainly was.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

perfect for a family; lots of space, great, huge porch, easy walk to the beach. Lovely stay unless your idea of perfect is a Four Seasons. Wonderful property manager, lots of helpful information.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult Sibling Gathering

Relaxing and lush oasis easily accessible to the island bus route. Host very responsive to all our needs. Full grocery store in easy walking distance. The area beach was close, inviting and private. Highly recommend for large gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Great stay in Bermuda. With an extended family reunion, Ben was a great host for both houses and helped with details to make our stay easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Summer Getaway

Our family group of 13 had a wonderful week at Cambridge House. When we weren't out exploring the island or relaxing at the very close-by beautiful beach next door, we spent lots of time together on the large veranda, dining, playing games, and catching up. The grounds are gorgeous and well-maintained - we marveled at the night-blooming cereus and enjoyed watching the chickens wander about the yard. The house was clean, spacious, and well stocked. The owner was both attentive and helpful. All in all, a wonderful week in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alliston H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Big House

The property was very beautiful. The outdoor amenities added a great benefit to being on the island. I would definitely be open to another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Beach Stay

Three generations (including grandchildren from 7 months to 4 years) enjoyed a week of fun in the sun. Ben was very accommodating and gave great recommendations for boat excursions, rentals for baby equipment, and local markets and restaurants. The short walk to the beautiful beach was perfect for all ages. The front porch was a central hub for relaxing, playing and meals. We would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newport Bermuda race

We had a fabulous stay at this property. We were a large party of sailors and spouses. Cooked dinner every night at the house for 20+ guests. There was plenty of room for everyone and we thoroughly enjoyed the front porch! The beach was incredible, with beach bar and all! Would be a great property for a large family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary family celebration

50 years ago, we honeymooned in Bermuda and fell in love with the island. We wanted to celebrate with our children and grandchildren there to provide them with an opportunity to experience the beauty and magic of Bermuda. The property accommodations provided the 13 of us the ability to be comfortable and have sufficient space to make this goal possible. The ability to walk within minutes to beautiful Cambridge beaches, public transportation to easily get to the Dockyard and ferries to all points on the island. The porch was the perfect spot for our family dinners and recapping our activities of the day. Everyone was sad to have the beautiful week to wind to an end. Our children are already discussing about future plans to return and about the beautiful memories that they made over the last week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anani L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EXCELLENT AMENITIES. FROM WILD LIFE TO BEACHES IN 2 MINUTES WALK

We had a ball
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We had a great week we got together from Philadelphia New York and Michigan to a beautiful house within a beautiful island we met nice warm people and enjoyed the sun and the closeness to the sea in summery great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Castle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable location and and super property

We had 15 people for 10days plenty of room grocery store near by! Beautiful beach!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful in all regards. The nearby serene beach is very special.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2023

Ben the owner is wonderful. He went out of his way to help us any way he could. Gave great tips before our trip and even took us to the grocery store in his car so we could do the initial shopping order. He also even offered to take us again midweek. When our flight got cancelled due to weather he let us come back to the house for another night! Really great property manager. The house is big and most of the bathrooms have been updated. The big table on the porch is where we ate every meal. A quick walk to the beach was easy and the restaurant next store was great too. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Reunion & 80th Birthday Celabration

Ben and his team allowed us to leave our bags early so we could enjoy the nearby beach prior to checkin. Great house that accommodated all 10 of us with separate bedrooms and baths. Comfortable large kitchen and seating areas inside and out worked very well family gathering and birthday party. He made our stay very enjoyable by providing fresh water and responding to our needs with recommendations of island services and activities for the entire family. Very convenient location with close by grocery store, bus and the harbor for boat charter. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

The house was an excellent location for a family wedding at Cambridge beaches resort. The house accommodated all 15 people ranging in age from 3 -84. The steps leading down into the lower rooms were steep and care had to be taken. The house was super and had lots of character. And the Comunications with the owner was great and all the questions we had were answered quickly and fully. The grounds were extensive with coconut trees and bananas with birds visiting constantly.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway!

A perfect spot for a large family vacation - relaxed, beautiful, and an easy walk to the beach. Could not have been better!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman G., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

We had a family gathering with all ages present at Ben’s property. He was very helpful in many ways both before we arrived and when we were staying at the cottage. The property is very spacious and is ideally located for the supermarket and the really great beach a short walk away through the garden. The outside terrace is a great place to sit and relax especially when it was hot and humid. Some maintenance is required to the property and Ben has this on his radar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

myung n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house for a large group

Our family of three generations ranging from 73 to 7 years had a wonderful stay at this lovely, historic house. We were able to spread out throughout the large house such that everyone was able to have his/ her private space. The beach behind the house was perfect for the young children, the water was so clear and calm. It was extremely convenient to be able to use restaurant/bar of the nearby resort for those time when we did not want to cook. The local supermarket was easily walkable. The owner Ben was extremely helpful during the reservation process and very accommodating with the changes we had to make. We would absolutely recommend this lovely spot for a large gathering.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family get together

This property worked very well for our family vacation. There was plenty of space and it was well equipped for all age groups. The front porch eating space was our favorite. Ben's recommendations and help was spot on and much appreciated. My only criticism was that there was an "extra person" charge shown at the very bottom of the listing. As the booking person, I wish this had been more evident in the listing information. Ben was honest when asked what the additional charges were for, but I had to ask.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ben Fairn

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Serial entrepreneur, love old houses and doing restorations. Love my fruit trees, and spending time in the garden, on the beach, and on the boat of course.

Why they chose this property

It's a little bit of old Bermuda. I love the west end, doors always open, Great community and very friendly people, lots to do, all the stores close by and always close to the incredible coral reefs and our beautiful beaches. (Cambridge Beach,Long bay beach and Nine beaches )

What makes this property unique

Cambridge Beach House was built by a shipbuilding family in the 1780's with big families and weddings in mind, and Its been host to many famous people going back centuries, including Georgia O'Keeffe in the 1930's. when it was the beginning of the Cambridge beach Hotel, which is now convieniently located next door.


Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
30 Kings Point Road
Sandys MA02 . Bermuda

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests