Pear Tree Bottom

The Resort & Setting

Pear Tree Bottom is an independent timeshare property on Old Road in Runaway Bay, on Jamaica's north coast. As an independent resort, it isn't part of a branded chain, but it carries RCI affiliation, which is the main thing that gives a week here added flexibility beyond simply staying at the resort itself. Runaway Bay itself is a quieter alternative to Jamaica's bigger resort strips, with a genuine small-town Caribbean feel rather than a built-up tourist zone.

The Area & Things to Do

Runaway Bay sits within easy reach of several north-coast highlights. Dunn's River Falls, the famous terraced waterfall near Ocho Rios, is about 25 km away, and the Green Grotto Caves, with their stalactites and local history, are roughly 30 km away. Montego Bay, with its beaches, shopping and nightlife, is around 40 km west, while Kingston, Jamaica's capital, is a longer trip at 70 km for those after museums, galleries and city life. For day-to-day life, Runaway Bay offers a relaxed pace, beach access and a more local, less commercialised side of Jamaica than the bigger resort towns.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: sellers list their week directly, set their own asking price, and buyers get in touch through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to advertise.

Because Pear Tree Bottom is an independent resort, resale isn't handled through a branded developer's resale desk. Instead, any transfer typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, sellers and buyers should both confirm directly with the resort or its association: the transfer fee that applies, the current annual maintenance fee, and how long the transfer process usually takes to complete. These details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so getting them in writing from management before any money changes hands is the safest approach.

What a resale buyer receives is the timeshare week itself and, where applicable, continued RCI affiliation for exchange purposes — buyers should confirm with the resort whether RCI membership needs to be separately activated or renewed in their name. A resale purchase does not typically include any developer incentives, so buyers shouldn't expect perks beyond the week and its exchange eligibility.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, clarity on what's included in the unit, and a seller who can answer basic questions about the resort and the Runaway Bay area. Listing clear details — size of unit, week or season, and any view or location specifics within the resort — helps a listing stand out to serious renters.

RCI Exchange Access

Pear Tree Bottom's RCI affiliation means owners can deposit their week into the RCI exchange network and trade for stays at other RCI resorts worldwide, subject to RCI's own membership and exchange fees and deadlines. This is a separate system from the resale or rental process on BidMyTimeshare.com, so owners planning to exchange rather than sell should check their RCI account directly for deposit windows and available trades.

Practical Notes

Most visitors fly into Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, roughly 40 km away, with a drive to Runaway Bay of around 45 minutes to an hour. December through March is peak season for Jamaica's north coast, so both bookings and resale interest tend to pick up in that window; April–May and September–November are quieter shoulder periods that can suit buyers and renters looking for more flexible availability.