Kaiku | LUX

***RELAXED CANCELLATION POLICY*** Welcome to Kaiku, arguably the most lavish gated estate in all of Cayman Kai. This sprawling villa sits on a double lot consisting of a 5 bedroom main house, and a detached 2 bedroom guest cottage. This luxurious estate can accommodate 15 guests making it the perfect island retreat for a large family vacation, or a relaxing adults getaway. Vacationing at Kaiku provides guests with the utmost privacy. The main house is not visible from the road or the gated driveway. With no neighbors on either side and a lush sixteen-foot tall palm privacy hedge, guests can relax in complete seclusion throughout their stay. Situated on a serene cove in Cayman Kai, guests will enjoy calm waters excellent for paddleboarding and kayaking, and minimal trade winds in the winter. With the Rum Point Club, a mere 300 yards up the street and the Kaibo Marina a short 5-10 minute walk away, guests can relish the best of Cayman Kai. ***Kaiku's Unique Outdoor Features*** -- Large private beach with vibrant tropical landscaping, manicured grounds, and exterior lighting system -- Spacious freshwater pool (with optional pool heat available in the winter) and waterside jacuzzi -- Expansive pool deck with plush sectional sofa, canopy daybed, reclining chaise loungers, and patio umbrellas, plus an outdoor shower and half bath -- Poolside kitchen with a propane grill, sink, fridge, ice maker, and ample counter space -- Alfresco dining gazebo with table and seating for 4 -- 2 complementary tandem kayaks provided (signed waiver required) -- Large private dock with thatched cabana, outdoor shower, floating jet ski dock, and water entry stairway With Kaiku's large dock, guests can rent a boat, Hobie cat, or jet skis and simply moor them behind the villa. Alternatively, should you arrange a chartered cruise or snorkel safari you and your party can be picked up and dropped off from your own dock! No trips to the public docks necessary. The main 5 bedroom house features an open concept design with vaulted ceilings and plenty of large windows allowing natural light to fill the home. Upon entering the home, you can't help but gaze across the great room out on to the screened porch with sweeping water views of the cove. A modern kitchen, complete with gourmet appliances, overlooks the dining area and sits adjacent to a sunken living area making it the perfect spot for vacationing chefs to entertain while serving up a home-cooked meal. With 4 bedrooms located on the upper floor, 2 on each wing of the home, and 1 bedroom on the lower level, guests will have plenty of room to unwind at the end of the day. A nursery, with an attached private zen garden, is located on the lower level. Perfect for guests with infants and toddlers, the nursery comes furnished with 2 cribs, a toddler bed, changing table, and a nursing rocker. ***Kaiku's Unique Interior Features*** -- Media Room on the lower level furnished with sectional sofa, flat-screen TV, video game console and sliding door access to the pool deck -- Home office on the upper level with ocean views and furnished with 2 desks, all-in-one printer and scanner, small couch, coffee table, and flat-screen TV -- Interior and exterior home audio system -- Home security system with exterior cameras and gated driveway -- Laundry room with double washer and dryer, and overflow fridge -- Flat-screen TVs throughout the home with HD cable programming Equally impressive and cozy is Kaiku's 2 bedroom guest cottage. Beautifully furnished with sleek decor, the guest cottage sleeps an additional 6 guests or 4 adults max. ***Kaiku's Guest Cottage Amenities*** -- Floor to ceiling windows along the kitchen and living areas overlooking the gardens and pool deck -- Small kitchenette with fridge, microwave, electric range, standard appliances, and breakfast bar -- Open concept living area with sofas and coffee table, and small dining area with seating for 6 -- Central A/C, WiFi, washer and dryer, and a flat-screen TV Of course, the guest cottage is never rented out separately during your stay. It is there should your group expand and you need to add it at the last minute. ***Kaiku's Bedroom Configurations*** Main House (5 bedrooms) -- #1 Master King Suite - king bed, oceanfront balcony, flat-screen TV, en suite on the lower level with soaking tub and separate dual shower -- #2 Beachfront Guest Bedroom - queen bed, oceanfront balcony, shares bathroom with garden guest bedroom -- #3 Garden Guest Bedroom - queen bed, garden views, shared bathroom equipped with combo tub/shower -- #4 Upper Guest Suite - double bed, en suite with shower, pool/garden views -- #5 Lower Guest Suite - queen bed, oceanfront patio, walk-in closet, and en suite with shower. The adjacent nursery can accommodate a crib or rollaway bed -- Optional Zen Garden Nursery - 2 cribs and 1 toddler bed provided Guest Cottage (2 bedrooms) -- #6 Master bedroom - queen bed, en suite with combo shower and tub -- #7 Guest bedroom - 2 sets of bunks beds (4 beds), en suite with combo tub and shower. Sleeps 2 adults max. Overall, the entire Kaiku estate can sleep 15 guests, plus 3 infants/toddlers in the nursery. *Note: Silver Thatch kayaks and stand up paddleboards (SUPs) available for discounted rental. Signed waiver and 5 day minimum required with 6th and 7th day free: US$39 per day per kayak/SUP ($195 per week/each). Paddles included.