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Cayman Sands | 5BR
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
14 Sleeps
Cayman Sands is an oceanfront villa in Old Man Bay along the north coast. With an open, one-story design, Cayman Sands offers guests an intimate experience across 4,000 sq ft. of living space, plus a one-bedroom detached guest cottage.
The main house features 4-bedroom suites with attached baths that have been completely re-tiled and renovated. Both oceanfront suites have walkout access to either the screened pool atrium or the sun deck. Cayman Sands was thoughtfully designed to be opened up on cool winter nights when air conditioning isn't necessary.
The freshwater pool is protected by a screened atrium keeping local wildlife and insects at bay from ruining your stay. Optional pool heat is available in the winter months for an additional $35/Day surcharge. The pool atrium comes furnished with a sectional sofa and dining table perfect for evening cocktails or outdoor dining.
The view of the large sandy beach is framed by the two wings of the house, an oceanfront gazebo, and two hammocks ideal for long afternoons relaxing with a book or simply enjoying the views.
An oceanfront vaulted great room floods the villa with natural light and stunning views through 30 feet of sliding glass doors. A recently upgraded kitchen offers all the modern appliances you would expect, as well as dishware, cookware, and cutlery.
The living area is furnished with a wall-mounted television, plush couches, and a sleeper sofa for small children only.
Sleeping Arrangements
(Sleeps 10 adults max., 14 guests total)
- Primary Suite: ocean views, king bed, desk + chair, walkout access to the pool atrium and sun deck, ensuite with shower.
- Queen Suite: ocean views, queen bed, desk + chair, walkout access to the pool atrium and sun deck, footpath to the ocean gazebo, ensuite with shower equipped with dual shower heads and water wand.
- Twin Suite: garden views, 2 twin beds, ensuite with shower bath; beds can be fitted into a king bed upon request.
- Bunk Suite: garden views, 2 sets of bunk beds, ensuite with a shower bath.
- Guest Cottage: detached cottage, queen bed, kitchenette, television, screened porch, ensuite with shower.
- Additional Sleeping: sleeper sofa in the TV den for small children only.
The guest cottage is NEVER rented separately to unrelated guests during your stay--it is there if you need it.
Cayman Sands can be rented in two configurations: as a 4-bedroom villa which includes the main house only for up to 12 guests (8 adults max), or as a 5-bedroom villa which includes the guest cottage for up to 14 guests (10 adults max).
Small tourist weddings are welcomed.
*Note: A Cleaning Fee is included due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols.
**Silver Thatch tandem kayaks are available for discounted rental. A signed waiver is required.
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Amenities
Oceanfront
Private Pool w/ Atrium
Optional Pool Heat $35/Day
Oceanfront Gazebo
Hammock
2 Single Kayaks Provided
Central Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
WiFi/Internet
Keyless Entry
HDTVs
Audio System
Modern Kitchen & Appliances
Drip Coffee Maker
Ice Machine
Microwave
Dishwasher
Charcoal Grill
Washer & Dryer
Crib and Pack-n-Play
Booster Seat
Linens Provided
Beach & Bath Towels Provided
Home Security System
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Permitted
Off-Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Weddings Welcomed
Additional Kayaks for Rent
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Beach Notes
Centrally located, the homes in Old Man Bay offer perhaps the best shore diving and snorkeling on the entire island. The beaches are mostly sand, but can also have some natural rock formations too. Either way, with the varied marine life we have in the water, you will want to wear foot protection (pool shoes or fins). The beaches here offer great seashell collecting and turtle sightings in summer!
Old Man Bay is only 5 minutes from 2 large resorts in the east end (Morritt's and The Reef) that offer manicured beaches as well as restaurants, a modern grocery store, liquor store, gift shops, a Subway sandwich shop, and a cafe/pastry shop. These two resorts also offer scuba, snorkel trips, jet skis, wind surfing, kiteboarding, ocean front pools and bar service.
Heading west, Kurt's Korner is a local restaurant within walking distance. Over the Edge restaurant is about one mile further west offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at affordable prices. Another 15 minutes west of Old Man Bay is the famous Rum Point Club with water sports, restaurant bar and grill, a gift shop, and a barefoot beach with table service.
General Grand Cayman Beach Notes
All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Crown owns up to the high water mark.
The shoreline quality behind your property may vary slightly from the images on our website due to shifting tides and weather patterns. The next-door beach is also always available for your use.
Ocean Debris & Sargassum Seaweed
Beaches in Grand Cayman may also experience floating ocean debris and sargassum weed seasonally.
Sargassum is a generally harmless floating seaweed that has increased in frequency over the years during the summer. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked prior to your arrival.
Should sargassum weed be extremely heavy behind your property, we will reach out to the owner for alternative solutions which may include a partial refund or relocation.
We try our best to work around mother nature.
The 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Guest Services Membership.
Member Benefits
- Centralized on-island Guest Services & Welcome Center
- Unlimited use of Private Fitness Center (18+ yrs.)
- Business Center Access: computers, printer, scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies
- Proprietary Guest benefit & discount card for savings at local businesses
- 10% advance booking discount for private charter
- Complimentary use of snorkel equipment
- Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits pre-order & hold for check-in
- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance
At-Villa Benefits
- Day-after-arrival guest services follow-up
- Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on same day
- Gilchrist & Soames bath products
- Pre-stocking of groceries & beverages (delivery fee applies)
- Arrange chefs, cooks, babysitting & family photography
- $1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection
- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates
- Additional tandem kayaks available for discounted rental*
*Signed waiver required.
Guest Reviews of Cayman Sands | 5BR
159 Old Robin Road Grand Cayman , KYstars based on 74 user reviews
Spacious Villa with a Beautiful View
Cayman Sands was a spacious villa with a beautiful view for our 5 adult and 5 children group to all be together. We liked the privacy of being nestled into the neighborhood. The big open floor plan provided great space for all of us. The kitchen was well stocked with glassware, dish-ware, etc. Was great to have a washer /dryer and ice machine right in the unit. The beach was great for walking and looking for beautiful shells & sea glass (despite spots along the way sprinkled with bottle caps, broken plastic, etc that we collected for disposal). For swimming the beach was not suitable for young kids - right at the water line were lots of coral and some anemones tucked in. The adults easily accessed the water with kayaks provided with the villa and were able to snorkel right off the beach. The kids loved the pool! Loved the trees at the villa for forts climbing. Also went to various activities on the island to explore. Great variety of yummy restaurants and local cooks/chefs to hire.
Beautiful
Beautiful home! Our big family enjoyed every minute of this home.
Didn't Want to Leave
We loved this home. It was exactly like the pictures showed. The views were amazing. The screened in patio with the pool was fabulous. It allowed us to open doors and hear the waves at the beach while we slept. The kitchen had everything we needed. The washer and dryer were really helpful. We walked out along the beach and collected shells. It's not really a swimming beach but was amazing to have it in our back yard. It is in a very quiet and secluded area. It was very peaceful. We drove into George Town and 7 mile Beach on multiple days and it wasn't a bad drive. It was close to several good restaurants on the beach. We didn't want to leave and would stay here again.
Picture Perfect
Sometimes a PR photo does not adequately capture the property...in the case of Cayman Sands, it was perfect, if not understated. Beautiful home, pool, guest house and secluded beach. A perfect single level, large layout...handled our 10 guests, including 5 grandkids from adult to age 6, so well. Thank you for making it available.
Thoroughly Enjoyed Our Stay!
Our family of 13 ranging in age from almost 2 - 74 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This was our first visit to Grand Cayman. Unfortunately, the weather was lousy for most of our week…cloudy and rainy…so the pool came in handy. The skies were cloudy, but we enjoyed walking the beach and collecting conch shells, and we ended days in the pool. Tanya at check in was fantastic. She gave us restaurant recommendations which were excellent. Be sure to try Tim’s, the Falls Steakhouse, Ave on 7 mile beach, and Macabucu Tiki Bar. We did the Dolphin Discovery, Cayman Crystal Caves, swam with turtles at the Turtle Center, did the Bioluminescent Bay tour out of Rum Point, and did the Stingray City with Captain Marvin’s. All were amazing. All in all this was a wonderful Christmas/New Year’s vacation with our family. Highly recommend Cayman Sands. The property is beautiful. My daughter, son-in-law, and their baby really enjoyed having the guesthouse which gave them their own private space. 5 stars!!
Idyllic
The Property was everything that we anticipated inside and out and was in immaculate condition. Our time there was so relaxing, pool area magnificent, patio overlooking the beach/ocean awesome. Would recommend perhaps having some sort of table at the barbecue area as there wasn\'t anywhere to set down trays/utensils. Would also recommend having extra toilet rolls available as well as paper towel rolls, minor observations but these things are important unless one has the heads up to bring same. Found it a bit strange to have to pay $49 to have a KEURIG placed in the accommodation, the cleaning lady Sharon - super nice lady - opted to return this to the office on our behalf. We did chat with Thelda (the Property Manager) a couple of times and she was very accommodating and nice. We did not visit any of the restaurants as there really was no need for that, we had everything we needed and it was just too nice and relaxing to leave Cayman Sands during our five days. Special thanks to the Owners of Cayman Sands for allowing us to enjoy their superb home. Anyone looking to have one of the best experiences shouldn\'t hesitate to book at CAYMAN SANDS.
Wonderfully, Private Location
Cayman Sands is a wonderfully private location that was perfect for our family to share a vacation. I highly recommend this location for a family looking to get away from it all.
Northside getaway
Our family group of 8 adults stayed at Cayman Sands for a week and enjoyed this home immensely! This is a great home for families with plenty of room for togetherness but also offers privacy. We had four couples so we used the cute guest house and had the twin beds in one bedroom made up as a king (surprisingly comfortable!) We did not use the bunk bed room but it would be great for kids. We enjoyed being on the north side as it was quieter and less commercial than the west/7 Mile Beach area. The pool was a great amenity, especially with the screen to keep away bugs. We had happy hour around the pool most every evening and enjoyed dinner in the gazebo our last evening. The beach had sargasso so not very swimmable, but having the pool more than made up for that. We also loved the icemaker--great for making margaritas! We cooked a few nights and appreciated the well-stocked kitchen with plenty of dishes and cookware. The home was clean, comfortable, and had good WiFi and tv, although we did not watch it much--too busy! Two different grocery stores and a liquor store were within a 10 minute drive. We used Sliver Thatch for scuba diving and were extremely pleased with their services from nearby Kaibo Marina. Other attractions close by were the Cayman Kayak bioluminescent tour, the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Botanical Gardens, the Blowholes, and the Parrot Sanctuary--all great. The Crystal Caves are also quite close, as is Starfish point--we did not do the Caves and we snorkeled Starfish point. 7 Mile Beach and Georgetown are 40 or so minutes away, so rent a car if you want to get there. We enjoyed several restaurants close by, especially Tukka. Rum Point was not yet reopened but not much to see there--looks like that's a work in progress at the moment. Overall, the home made our vacation very enjoyable for everyone.
Family Place
Absolutely beautiful. Perfect for families with lots of kids
5 Star Experience
We had a family of 7. Plenty of room! Great location! We were looking for something with less traffic/tourists, and we found everything we wanted here! Great location, and had easy access to the rest of the island! No complaints! 5 star experience throughout our stay!!
Tranquil!
Beautiful location. Great snorkeling right ur back yard . Quite . Was perfect for our family vacation. Highly recommended if your looking for peace and tranquility.
5 Stars!
While on the quieter side of the island, this home is exactly what we were looking for. Snorkeling right off shore, extremely clean, super comfy beds and linens, screened in pool was great at sunset while the bugs were out. Highly recommended and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Sands
We had an excellent stay at Cayman Sands. The home offered a lot of privacy and was all stocked. The beautiful private beach and pool were fabulous. We would definitely stay again.
Great, Again!
Everything at this property was as expected. It feels much like home, with the escape from reality out the back door. Clean, equipped, comfortable and very spacious for our whole family.
Spacious, quiet, excellent ocean front property with great management company!
Arrival procedures were well communicated in advance from basic details of accommodations to helping us plan arrival, groceries, activities, etc. Grand Cayman Villas and Condos is a very professional, personable organization. Tonya at Silver Thatch welcomed us. She made sure we were set for an excellent vacation being friendly and helpful not pushy. This combo of management company and staff takes away all the stress of home rental\'s.
The villa was clean upon our arrival. The property matched the excellent photo\'s provided. We have rented 15+ homes previously, and this villa is particularly well stocked in the kitchen with a large quantity of dishes, cups, pots, pans, pitchers, utensils, etc. The separate ice maker was much appreciated! Pool was warm and popular with the kids. The outdoor sectional in the pool area had cushions looking a little tired, but I imagine that is due being outside all the time. Plenty of other outdoor seating options. The property matched the excellent photo\'s provided. We had no issues with the villa during our stay.
Some of our group did use the exercise facility at Silver Thatch.
Great Week in a Beautiful Villa!
Our group's vacation at Cayman Sands was a wonderful experience from start to finish. This is a beautiful location on a large sandy beach with great sunset views from the beachside gazebo. The villa itself is spacious, beautiful, well provisioned and very well maintained with a functional layout that maximizes it's utility. The pool and lanai furniture were great as well. The owner's overall attention to detail is evident throughout. In addition, the staff at Grand Cayman Villas was always very helpful - responsive and attentive throughout the experience. I have rented homes like this many times in my life, and this experience ranks near the top of that list. Would definitely do it again!
Manager Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Cayman Sands is a special property! Scott
Cayman Sands
The house was perfect for our three generation family vacation. Having the pool was a wonderful. Grandkids spent every free moment in it.
House was clean, and well equipped.
Thelda , the property manager, met our pre arrival grocery delivery and always responded to our questions before the trip.
The staff at Silver Thatch were very welcoming and provided our snorkel gear- even kids sizes.
We will be back!!
Thanks to Scott and Jim for assisting in the planning.
Wonderful Stay and best staycation ever
Thank you for the wonderful villa fully equipped nice locations, contact person very helpful.
Cayman Sands Review
Our extended family of 11 had a FANTASTIC stay at the Cayman Sands! The property was in excellent condition, easy to find, safe, right on the beach, good snorkeling (but a bit tricky getting in), with excellent amenities. The support team from Grand Cayman Villas and Condos were outstanding and helped us out as soon as we first arrived. We had a X-mas dinner at the Wharf Restaurant in Georgetown and that too, was exceptional. Great time!
Best Family Vacation We\'ve Had In A Long Time
Overall it's a great property and given the size of Grand Cayman there really is no inconvenient place to be. We were close to the management office for use of gym and booking excursions. We were also convenient to restaurants and the Kaibo Yacht club for diving and snorkeling. The drive across the island to the West side for activities was only 45 minutes so that wasn't bad either. Property was very clean and nice and very comfortable. The AC on one side of the house stopped working our second day, but the owner noticed before the management company and had it fixed the next day. We were very happy with the response. We are already looking into the possibility of returning to this very same location.
Manager Response:
We would love to have you back!!!
Scott
Amazing House!
Overall, this house was wonderful. If was very spacious and had very nice decor. We loved staying on the North Shore and it was quiet and beautiful. Awesome to sit in the screen in porch at night and listen to the waves. The house was fully equipped with everything you need. Everything was clean and up to date. Beach is beautiful but a bit rocky getting into the water. Water shoes are a must. When we arrived, one of the A/C units was not working properly and after I called, they had someone come out within an hour. These things are going to happen when you are in a house and I was very pleased with their responsiveness. We would definitely stay here again. Wonderful house and very responsive property manager.
Manager Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Cayman Sands is a wonderful home!
Scott
Grand Cayman Villas
Wonderful Time in a Wonderful House!
Overall, this house was wonderful. If was very spacious and had very nice decor. The house was fully equipped with everything you need. Everything was clean and up to date. Beach is beautiful but a bit rocky getting into the water. Water shoes are a must. We we arrived, one of the A/C units was not working properly and after I called they had someone come out within an hours. These things are going to happen when you are in a house and I was very pleased with their responsiveness. We would definitely stay here again. Wonderful house and very responsive property manager.
Cayman Sands - Private, Quiet and Great Location
Property Itself. It was outstanding...probably the nicest home we have rented during our many trips to the Caribbean. The rooms were spacious; amenities were great; the screen enclosed pool was a big hit; the view was beautiful; and we liked the privacy and quietness of the location. We could not get the safe in the master bedroom to work even after contacting the property manager. And, finally, an umbrella in the pool area would be a nice addition. There\'s no shade here during the midday timeframe.
Booking Process. You made it easy for me. Your heads up regarding confusing messages from VRBO was helpful. The electronic contract signing process was easy. And, using a credit card for everything was convenient. Communications were very helpful and everyone responded with a smile.
On Island Property Manager. We did contact her a few times for help with \"how to\'s\" and she responded very quickly with the needed info.
Other. The diving experience with Silver Thatch Water Sports was very good and I gave them a good report on Trip Advisor. We used several restaurants in the area and found them all to be very accommodating especially since we had a large group (10 people). We did the bioluminescent tour, Stingray City tour and the Cave tour and enjoyed all of them.
It was a fun week and we appreciate all the help from your team and the various businesses we worked with.
Beautiful Well Appointed Home
Such a beautiful well appointed home in a great location! Plenty of space. Beach and pool were great for two families with eight children between us. When the waves were calm we could snorkel from the beach using water shoes. There were 2 4-person kayaks for use as well. The house had everything, comfy beds, plenty of towels, even coolers and an ice machine to pack a picnic lunch. Location is good to head north to Rum Point or back across the island to Georgetown and 7 Mile Beach. Lots of restaurants a short drive away. Would definitely stay here again if we get the chance to go back to the Caymans.
Cayman Sands best view, best beach, best pool, best location and a comfy, clean, equipped, delightful house
We were a group of 4 couples and rented the cottage too. The house is laid out so perfectly for a big group with all kinds of open space so you never feel cramped. There are so many places to sit and lounge we could all gather and relax in every space - inside the house - on the pool deck - on the raised patio - on the beach - or in the gazebo there was seating for 12. The great room with kitchen, dining, entry/exit, living and den \"all in one\" is huge. The great room opens to the pool with sliding doors all across the sea side wall with the most amazing view of the beach and ocean. The house is in really good shape with nice furniture but not so nice you are afraid to live on it. The kitchen is well equipped - although I missed my Kuerig single serves - but the coffee pots both worked. We really appreciated the laundry and ice maker. A bathroom for every room is a big plus.
If you want to be in the middle of the cruise crowd in town - this is not the place for you. BUT, if you are like us and want to have your own private beach and pool, bring your own party, make your own noise then Cayman Sands is the perfect place.
Cayman Sands is a wonderful choice for a group of young couples or family with seniors to kids. The house is a single story and very accessible for those with access needs. There is even a boardwalk to the beach to get down to the ocean side gazebo. The pool is fully screened and enclosed to keep out the no-see-ums at sunset (the only time we saw any bugs).
Booking is easy and secure. We had a couple of problems with the house we called and they were fixed immediately.
Dining there are great options on the east end and at the Kai recommend doing the Sunday Brunch at the Lighthouse. Definitely go to Tukka\'s in the evening for dinner for a once in a lifetime chance to feed the birds then eat a fabulous meal. Kaibo for dinner - reservations for upstairs or eat on the beach level. Burgers and beach food at Cayman Kai is worth a day or night meal.
Great week in Cayman
We traveled to Grand Cayman last week and stayed at Cayman Sands. If you are looking for a great house with a pool and secluded beach this house if for you. We traveled with another family of four (8 total) and the house sets up perfectly with two master suites and separate bedroom on each side of the house so we each family really had their own space with family room, kitchen, and pool in the middle. For larger groups the guest house would also give and additional family private space. The house is very well stocked and has everything that you need for cooking, pool, beach, as well as several coolers, snorkel gear, etc.
I also wanted to mention that the management company was great to work with for the entire trip. Due to flights over spring break they worked with us to move our stay from Saturday to Sunday. We used the complementary work out room at Silver Thatch quite a few times and also booked charter boats through them.
Overall, both family\'s had a great time and we will certainly return in the future.
The house to beat
The house has set a new standard for my family and I am afraid I will have a hard time finding a house that compares with Cayman Sands. The layout of the rooms and the common areas were large and inviting. The property was very well maintained inside and out.
Great time with family and friends
The house was better than the pictures. It was very clean and comfortable. The sand was white, the gazebo had a nice breeze for the massages we had out there. The only negative was the beach entrance was rock and coral so not a good wade and stand spot but they totally enjoyed the kayaks. The house has some water shoes, that helped alot. It was about 30 to 45 minutes into 7 mile beach area.
Perfection!
We chose the Cayman Sands house for our family of 11 including three under 5 years old. The 2nd week we had a group of 8 adult friends. This house was perfect for both groups. The enclosed pool area was a wonderful gathering space. We also had our yoga teacher conduct morning yoga in there. It also was a great space when the chef set up our beach bbq and after dinner s\'mores. When we had questions, the house manager was quite responsive. We loved the restaurants nearby also! We had groceries and liquor delivered as well as some baby equipment. It was an amazing two weeks and we can\'t wait to return! We will definitely rent this house again! Thanks to Cayman Sands and all the people who had a hand in our fabulous trip.
Manager Response:
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to help! Please come back soon!
Scott
Thanksgiving 2018
Cayman Sands was our home away from home for 2 weeks over Thanksgiving 2018. The house was perfect for our family. The outdoor space-pool, beach-was perfect for kids playing in the sand, sport activities, etc. Kayaks were a fun addition. The house itself fit our family of 11 including babies perfectly! Any call or concern to Silver Thatch or the house manager were answered practically before I hung up the phone and each of our requests were fulfilled with no problem! Very responsive and that is very reassuring when you are away from home. We also had the guest cottage and things were made perfect for us. Cayman Sands has a great team and we would love to rent this lovely home again!!! Thank you so much!
Manager Response:
Thank you for your kind review. We would love to have you back again soon!!
Scott
The Property Was Amazing!
The house was amazing and we enjoyed every minute. The owner was fantastic and made sure that if we needed anything, we were promptly taken care of. Couldn\'t ask for anything better. Definitely looking forward to coming back again.
Family Vacation 2018
This house was amazing! Had everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation away from home. Kayaks on the beach, life preservers, beach chairs, beach shoes, a hose for getting off the sand, beach towels, great screened-in pool set up. The kitchen had everything you could wish for to prepare meals for our family. They had a washer & dryer & an ice maker! Very considerate hosts. Can\'t say enough about how nice the house & cottage were. Perfect for our family of 10. Also, we were a little concerned that the location was far from the \"action\", but this proved to not be the case. Everything was easily reached. Oh, and the rental agency lent us coolers & swim fins for free!
2018 Family Vacation
This house was perfect for our family of 10. It was exactly as promised, but better. The house was amazing. The floor plan made it very comfortable for us. The very thoughtful owners provided everything we could wish for - kayaks, life preservers, beach chairs, beach towels, beach shoes, sun screen lotion, easy access with a code instead of a key. Oh, & to my delight -they provided nightlights in all the rooms! The kitchen had everything we could wish for to cook for our crew. They have a washer & dryer, and an ice maker. There were coolers, games for the kids, & books to read. The rental agency also was extremely helpful. They gave us coolers & swim fins to use for free! It was easy to book this reservation and very easy dealing with Grand Cayman Villas. We did a lot of snorkeling at the house and other beaches around the island. The blow hole was fun! We rented a catamaran (Sail with Friends) for a day & they took us to the sting rays & starfish! Very much fun! Restaurants were great-went to Tukka, Brassierie, Ray\'s Dive In, On the Edge, a food truck & the restaurant at Rum Point. All were very good! We also were able to do the Bioluminessence tour. Fabulous experience! This was one our best vacations!
Property was AWESOME!
The house was equipped with everything needed for a great time except the people to enjoy. The snorkeling out from the house was phenomenal. I highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway. Very relaxing. Perfect vacation!
Manager Response:
Thank you for your review. Cayman Sands has been a popular home on our website for years! The owner takes great care of the home! Nice, centrl location too.
Regards,
Scott
Reservations - Grand Cayman Villas
Breathtaking Views!
Cayman Sands was the perfect escape for our family. From the moment you walk up to the front doors, you can see directly through the house and out to the ocean. The layout of the house and grounds was incredible...providing everyone with more that adequate room to spread out whenever we wanted. From the open concept living areas (including kitchen and dining) to the private bedroom areas, the design of the house is conducive to being together or being alone. And no detail has been left out...lots of beach towels, coolers for day excursions, dinnerware, outdoor furniture, etc. A lot of our time was spent in the gazebo either relaxing in the hammocks or eating meals. Right off shore is perfect kayaking, snorkeling or shore diving. Cayman Sands will definitely be a place that we will visit again!
Best Vacation Ever!
Cayman Sands is the most beautiful house. Private pool. Private beach. We had the best vacation. This house was perfect! Very well supplied also:) ❤️
Best Vacation Ever!
Cayman Sands is the most beautiful house. Private pool. Private beach. We had THE best vacation. This house was perfect! Very well supplied too 🙂 ❤️
This property is fantastic. Well stocked and large rooms. GREAT!
The Andersen, Matson & McWilliams\' families just returned from our Cayman vacation. Here are the words everyone used to describe the time we had on Grand Cayman and at the Cayman Sands. AMAZING, AWESOME, SPECTACULAR and the BEST vacation ever. Our party consisted of 12 people ranging from 5-74 and we had more than enough room to spread out and enjoy all this house had to offer. The kitchen was fully stocked with more than enough to accommodate a family of this size. The only thing that would have been a great addition to the kitchen was a slow cooker/crock pot so that you could make your meal in the morning and then play all day and come back to a delicious hot meal ready to eat.
Truthfully, this house exceeded our expectation in all ways...it truly was PERFECT!
If you have a large family and want to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the North Shore on Grand Cayman then Cayman Sands is the place for you.
Fantastic family vacation
Just arrived home from a week\'s vacation with our children and grandchildren and here are the words used to describe our time on Grand Cayman and Cayman Sands. AWESOME, AMAZING, FANTASTIC and BEST VACATION EVER. This property is large, spacious, CLEAN and well stocked. We were a party of 12 ranging in age from 5-74 and everyone had room to relax and have a great time. The kitchen had (almost) everything you could ask for. The only thing missing was a slow cooker/crock pot so you could prepare your dinner in the morning, explore the island during the day and come home to a hot meal ready to eat. We enjoyed staying on the North Shore because it was very peaceful and less congested than Georgetown. Rum Point has a fantastic beach with lots of activities for all ages. Stingray city, the Reef and Starfish Point are a must do....We recommend Crystal Seas Charters, they were awesome and truly went out of their way to give us a once in a lifetime experience...thanks Hayden & Jack!! Cannot give VRBO & Grand Cayman Villas enough kudos for the booking process and customer service they provided. Great companies to work with. Will use them again for future travels.
Perfect for our family
I meant to write before now. I wanted to tell you thank you. My family had such a good time in Grand Cayman. We were the ones who got bumped from St. Thomas because of the hurricane. You were my first point of contact and you were great as well as the recommendations you made. We loved the house on the quiet side and Rum Point was probably one of our favorite beaches. We did yoga with Lindsey, snorkeling and kayaking. All of it was fun. We took someone in our group to the airport a day early and drove around seven mile beach. It reinforced that the house you recommended was the right choice for us.
We’ll be back!
Perfect privacy for 10
The owners attention to detail is excellent. Our stay acomodated all of us comfortably with total privacy. We enjoyed the homes open living & dining space, 5 bed/bath suites and overall layout. The proximity to Rum Point and area to run, ride bikes and use of kayaks was great. Thanks Scott for helping us choose this home.
Paradise!
This house was amazing. We had 13 people in our group. The ages ranged from 2-60. We all loved it. Plenty of room for everyone sleeping, eating , visiting and playing games.There is a pool that is screened in and that was a great place to relax. The house has its own private sandy beach. Some enjoyed sitting in the covered cabana area. You do need sturdy sandals or water shoes for there is lots of broken shells and coral. We did the stingray trip, bioluminescent kayak tour and had Lindsay come to the house for a yoga lesson. This part of the island is definitely quieter, but you still have some good restaurant choices as well as a couple of small grocery stores. The kitchen is well stocked so we did make dinner at the house a few times.
Our favorite beach was Rum Point. It has free beach chairs, hammocks, an area for ordering food and drink , bathrooms and lots of shade. Our group loves the beach but we don’t last long if there is no shade.
We actually got bumped from St. Thomas because of the hurricane, but we were not disappointed at all. We had a great vacation!
Beautiful
My parents had a condo on seven mile beach when we were young. This year my parents wanted to return to Grand Cayman. I researched for what seemed months and landed at Cayman Sands. My Dad has a very tough time getting around so it was important to have assistance bars in the bathroom and shower. Cayman Sands even has a dock/boardwalk to get out to the gazebo without having to walk on sand. He sat out there for hours watching the waves come in. It was fantastic to have all 11 of us all under the same roof (we did rent the guesthouse as well). Very clean and recently painted - lots of pool toys and kitchen has every utensil you would ever need! Best mattresses in a rental I have ever experienced as well as top notch linens and bedding. My kids missed school for two weeks to make this trip happen but the internet kept them working on their math facts while out. It was wonderful to be able to get my parents down to Cayman and have a home that they were comfortable in. Thank you to the owners for thinking about disabilities! It was a trip we will not forget and I hope to come back with my children again.
Manager Response:
We are so glad you had a memorable stay at Cayman Sands. The owner takes pride in the home and maintains throughout the year. This home was designed forguests with physical limitations. Please come back soon! -Scott
Loved Cayman Sands
We\'ve rented a fair number of houses in the Caribbean, and by far, Cayman Sands was the best. Great pool, awesome beach and the best equipped kitchen we\'ve ever seen in a rental property. Maintenance on beach/ocean-front properties is always a challenge, but the house/property were impeccable. Layout of the house was perfect for our 2 families. Everyone had a great time. We did 3 shore dives from the beach - great reefs (Julie\'s wall and Babylon). The only thing I would change about the house is that the sheer curtains in the bedrooms let in a LOT of light (if one group stays up and hangs by the pool or in the living area or when the sun rises at 6 am). We hung some of our dark dive towels which helped, but black-out curtains would be a great addition.
Remote Paradise (CONT)
There are grocery, water-sport, and liquor stores only 5 miles to the East -- an easy drive (stay on the LEFT side). We rented 2 vans which we used for various day trips to other parts of the island. Check your cell phone service plan. We planned to use the GPS on our phones but only two of us had service. Consider renting a GPS when you rent your vehicle. This is an amazing house in a scenic remote paradise location. It worked perfectly for our family vacation and all were delighted with the experience.
Remote Paradise
family vacation with 11 adults and 3 children ranging in age from 2 to 82 years-old. Wonderful house with pool and private beach. It is located well off the beaten path. If you are looking for activities and night life in the city or on Seven Mile Beach then plan on taking a long drive. The house is located at least 45 minutes from the airport and busy shopping and dining areas. However, this house was perfect for our family. We saw a total of 8 people the entire week. Not 8 people on the beach but from the beach looking in all directions. The enclosed pool and sitting area, the tiled porch deck and the gazebo were wonderful for relaxing and gathering. There were pool toys and ample lounge chairs. There were two booster chairs for the children and a separate ice maker in the laundry room. There were two newer ocean kayaks with seat backs, paddles and life jackets. There was a new charcoal grill available. The pool depth goes from 3 to 6 feet with corner steps and a ledge which runs the length of the shallow end for children. The yard is all sand but the beach is not. Aqua shoes are a MUST. There were 10 pair of aqua shoes at the house ranging from child to adult sizes. The beach is rock, shells and coral. It can be difficult walking out into the surf navigating the rock ledges and coral. But this also provided amazing snorkeling less than 100 yards from the shore. We have chartered snorkeling excursions on other islands that could not match the experiences right off this house\'s shoreline. The separate cottage was a nice get away for my daughter and son-in-law who have not yet experienced the chaos of raising young children. There was a crib in one of the rooms in lieu of the listed single bed. The sleeper sofa was comfortable but located in the living room. It works much better in the spacious King or Queen rooms. There is one TV in the main house and one TV in the cottage. No TVs are in the bedrooms which was fine with us. CONT..
Cayman Sands
My wife and I stayed here with our daughter and 3 grandchildren ages 13, 9, and 6. Everything went quite smoothly from the online rental process until we departed. The villa layout was perfect for our group, providing plenty of privacy when wanted, but great shared areas for the whole group to spend time together. The pool area was absolutely perfect for our group, and the covered gazebo allowed us to spend time out of the sun right by the water.
Best family vacation ever!!!
This house is perfect for a large group. We are a three generation family of 14 people ranging in age from 10 months old to 63 years old. The cottage was very convenient for the baby and parents and the layout of the main house gave everyone privacy plus room for all family time. The living areas allowed plenty of room for all of us to gather, play games, hang out, eat, and have fun together. The covered pool gave us a respite from the sun in the afternoons and away from bugs in the evening. The kitchen is well appointed--we all love to cook--the kitchen had everything and more!
Cayman Sands is convenient to everything on the Island. You cannot beat the privacy of this beautiful home, the exquisite view of the ocean, and the beach all to yourself everyday! When we went to 7 mile beach for a day, our 8 year old grandson exclaimed, \"When can we go back to our own beach. This place is crowded with too many people!\"
This side of the island is quiet, calm, easy going, and very limited commercial vendors--which we loved.
We stayed for two weeks and can\'t wait to return to Cayman Sands.
Peaceful Paradise
We had a great stay at Cayman Sands! The house worked perfectly for our two families. The kitchen was nicely stocked for the few nights we ate in, but we also enjoyed the restaurants over on this quiet side of the island - Tukka, Rum Point, Eagle Ray\'s, the Lighthouse, and Kurt\'s. We did venture over to Seven Mile Beach for activities on a couple of days but loved that we could retreat to the serenity of Cayman Sands. We enjoyed the beach, snorkeling off the beach, the pool, the gazebo and hammocks! No shortage of things to do right at the house. We also made use of the kayaks and floats. We also enjoyed \"local\" excursions to the Botanical Gardens, the Mastic Trail, Starfish Point, and Stingray City. Bring sturdy water shoes - Cayman beaches are very rocky and Cayman Sands is no exception. We only experienced very minor issues with a bathroom sink and shower both of which were addressed completely and promptly. We would go back to Cayman Sands without hesitation!
Amazing!
This place was just amazing, everything you could ask for. The only thing I would want added would be a patio umbrella or something to add shade to the pool area or beach area.
Perfect in Paradise
Our stay at Cayman Sands was everything I could dream of in a vacation and more! They have thought of (almost, see below) everything right down to the tiniest detail! The house is gorgeous! I had my doubts about the screened-in atrium but when the sun starts to set, the bugs come out (bring bug spray) we were so happy to be able to still enjoy the sunset and sound of the waves while not getting eaten alive! We kept looking for the hammock(s) outside the house, we finally found them in the storage closet but they were super-easy to set-up in the gazebo and let me tell you, several naps were taken there! Throughout planning this trip all the way through to our stay, the management company (Grand Cayman Rentals), the owner, and the local property representative have been so incredibly helpful! On our first day there was a lot of seaweed and trash on the direct beach front (not the private part of the beach directly behind the house which we loved and played a lot of bocce ball on!) I sent an email to Jim at Grand Cayman Villas and copied the local rep and owner just to be on the safe side and they sent someone out to rake it, now THAT is service! I loved that someone went to the effort of using a label-maker to mark what each light switch does, there are a lot of them and, while it\'s a small detail, it just shows the thought they\'ve put into alleviating any stress. My only recommendations (not to be confused with complaints) would be: - put some caution tape on the front-entry stairs because the first step leading to the drive is very hard to see (the ceramic tile is white, the gravel is white, and it\'s right as you walk out) sadly I fell and sprained my ankle on our 2nd day, it slowed me down quite a bit but I didn\'t let it stop me entirely! See comments about insurance. - the curtain rods and sconces should be anchored to the wall. As you gradually move the drapes open and close over time, the rods slide back and forth and unfortunately you
Manager Response:
We appreciate you kind comments and hope you can return soon!!! We have made a note about the steps and are looking into options. -Scott
We liked it so much that we came back.
We have been renting from the property agent for years. We rented Cayman Sands last year with friends, and we promptly booked it again for this year. The trip did not disappoint. The location was and is fantastic. It is not nearby the busy areas, which is exactly what we wanted. It is within convenient driving distance to a couple of smaller grocery stores, Rum Point, and a liquor store. If you enjoy cooking, as I do, then you will find the kitchen well-appointed with the ocean and pool area visible due to the open floor plan. The two suites on either side of the property provide quite a bit of privacy, and the ceramic-tile patio or sun deck extends along the entire ocean-facing side of the property, so each suite has a nice small sitting area outside french doors. The private beach is nice, as is the screened-in pool area. We particularly enjoyed watching sunsets from the gazebo. We\'ll be back.
Perfect for Us
Lovely place! So great for our family of 14 to come spend family time together for a week. This property was perfect for us in every way!
We experienced much of the island - our favorites:
Activities -- Stingray City, Reef deep sea fishing, snorkeling behind the house, Smith cove and cemetery beach!
Restaurants -- Tukka, Kaibo, Lighthouse, Bombay Chopsticks, Rum Point, Italian Kitchen.
Thanks for sharing your amazing property!
To the next guests --- ENJOY!!!!
Memories for Our Family Forever!
Vacations with extended families are always an adventure! Staying at Cayman Sands provided the wonderful surroundings, warmth, comfort and amenities needed for a memorable stay. The privacy allowed our family to bond and enjoy each others company. We wandered the coastline on long walks and enjoyed the amazing views for hours. The screened porch was amazing for naps, the gazebo allowed conversation, a gentle breeze and more amazing views. The guesthouse gave the teens a place to hang out while still being close to the family.
We want to thank the owners for maintaining a wonderful home, perfect for our family, a home we plan on revisiting in the future!
Perfect Memories to Share
Thank you Cayman sands for making this a memorable vacation. Our families not only enjoyed the island, but your home as well. It was absolutely beautiful and had all the amenities we needed and more! The kids enjoyed the pool and deck space, the ladies enjoyed the lounge chairs, and we all enjoyed the gazebo and hammocks ... Many a nap were enjoyed there. The home is in a great location with amazing views from sun up to sun down. We were all comfortable and relaxed and stress free. We highly recommend Slack \'em charters if guests are looking for a private fishing charter. Lastly we want to thank Grand Cayman Villas for their expertise, recommendations and professional service - nothing was left out!
The pictures online were beautiful but I was speechless when I saw the home in person. Thank you, thank you , thank you! We look forward to visiting the home again.
Paradise
We had an amazing time at Cayman Sands. Great times, great friends, great weather. It was a trip we never imagined going on, and we were amazed at how much fun we had all week long - only wish it could have been longer!!! Thank you for the crib and booster chair as well!
The kids referred to the home as Paradise the entire week - which pretty much says it all! Thank you!
So Much Fun
We had such a wonderful time at the house during our week, The kids were never bored and were always off on adventure, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and more. It was a blessing to be at such a safe home - we never felt uncomfortable with letting the kids roam!
So highly recommended to anyone thinking about renting this beautiful home. The layout was perfect! The living area was large. Cant say enough positive things about the home. We will be back!
Wonderful Vacation Home
We loved every minute of our stay at Cayman Sands, especially the pool and the screen enclosed deck. We ventures around the island and recommend Rum Point, Starfish point, Stingray City sandbar, blow holes, the caverns, Smith Cove, Hell!!! and so much more. We even swam with dolphins at Discovery Cove.
The home was well laid out and the kitchen fully stocked. There were even books, games to play, puzzles, movies and movies. The bunk room was perfect for cousins and kids to get some private time. The oceanfront master bedrooms were quit, private and splendidly decorated!
We will come back soon.
Baby Sea Turtles!!!!
This was a great home. We snorkeled every day off the beach out back, swam in the pool, relaxes in the lounge areas and gazebo, sat in the sun, took long walks and toured the island!
Stingray City was the highlight, swimming and playing with stingrays. You must take a charter out there!
We took a deep sea fishing trip and caught black fin tuna.
We enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience watching baby sea turtles hatch right behind the gazebo.
Perfect Two Weeks!
We have been to Cayman many times, but this home was by far our favorite! The house is exactly how we would have our island home. We were there for 2 weeks. Our first week was spent introducing the island to our friends there for their first visit. We went to Rum Point, 7 mile beach, blow holes. We ate at Kaibo, Lighthouse, Pappagallo, Tukka and Over the Edge.
Second week was just our family and we had family time. We visited the caves down the road, Big Tree BBQ, Kaibo, Mastic Trail, snorkeled of course, diving with Ocean Frontiers, Lighthouse and a tour of Caybrew Brewery.
Best part was snorkeling right out front. There seemed to be alot of conch shells - we soon found out why - a beautiful huge southern ray!!! She comes for dinner every night around 5:15. Must be 4 feet wide and 7 feet long! Saw squids, spiny lobsters and all kinds of reef fish.
All in all, a fabulous place to be, weather was perfect both weeks, slight breeze, calm waters.
Would highly recommend! Thank you for opening your home to visitors - great chance to experience the island and all of is wonders!
Amazing Home and Island
We had an amazing time! The house was perfect for our large group and it had everything we needed! This home is soooo accomodating!
Our kids had so much fun swimming in the pool. So worth the trip. Cant think of a better place to have spent our vacation! Would recommend it to everyone.
“Fabulous big family location”
Amazing relaxed house. Big great room or socializing and nice big bedrooms for getting a bit away. Our extended family of seven had plenty of room. Covered pool was enjoyable even at night after the mosquitos are out. Beautiful beach front. Snorkel or dive from the beach. Service provided was excellent.
We\'re all going again this summer...can\'t wait!
5 of 5 starsEase of booking 5 of 5 starsDirections to the property
5 of 5 starsKey pickup/access to the property 5 of 5 starsOverall condition
5 of 5 starsQuality of bedding/mattresses 5 of 5 starsKitchen/utensils quality
5 of 5 starsCleanliness of bathroom 5 of 5 starsQuality of facilities/amenities
5 of 5 starsService
Liked best: very nice but family friendly and comfortable
Liked least: mosquitos
Traveling group: Extended Family
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Yes.
Recommended for:
Friends getaway Families with young children
Large groups
The property was \"as advertised\". I recommend the location. The property was a good value for the price paid. The property provided wifi/internet access. My security deposit was returned on time.
“Spring break 2016 - BEST VACATION EVER!!”
This is a fantastic house right on the beach. They provide every single thing you need to have a fabulous stay. The house was immaculate when we arrived. We were a large group (12 + 20 month old). There was more than enough space for all of us. We did include the separate cottage. We never felt cramped or on top of each other. The kids were in the pool most of the week and when they weren\'t they were in the provided sea kayaks or snorkeling in the ocean. Each of us had our own bathroom as well.
The house is on the north side of the island away from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. You will need a car to get around if you plan on doing anything other than relaxing (although that would be fine as well). There are a couple of small grocery stores but if you want to have more choices plan to drive to savanna to the fosters there.
There is a cleaner that comes mid week and she is really nice and does a great job.
The view of the ocean is breathtaking and the beach is awesome. I highly recommend water shoes for going in the water.
I would recommend this house to anyone who has a large group of family or friends.
“Spring Break 2015”
This property was absolutely great. Well appointed with a great kitchen for entertaining our large group. In addition, we loved the screened outdoor area that allowed for many late night gatherings without worrying about any mosquitos.
The beds were very comfortable, and the place was very clean.
Traveling group: Friends
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Yes.
“Cayman Sands”
My wife and I were searching for a house with 5 bedrooms to accommodate our family of 10. Jim and Didi were great to work with. They made excellent suggestions, and answered all of our questions. Cayman Sands suited us perfectly. The house and property was well maintained, spacious, and very clean. Midweek, someone came and cleaned the house, pool service came and cleaned the pool, and the beach service cleaned the beach. In each case, those who performed the services were professional and courteous. In short, the property met our expectations. The only issue that was a little disappointing was, we didn\'t feel comfortable snorkeling at the house due to the sea urchins and their spines, but on the website it plainly warns about the issues with the sea creatures.
The only issue we had with the house while there was with the alarm, which started beeping in the middle of the night. This happened intermittently during the night. We contacted the property manager the next day, and the problem was corrected promptly when reported.
Our experience on the island was nothing short of wonderful, each of us hated to leave. We snorkeled at Rum Point, Smith Cove, Eden Rock, Cemetery Reef on 7 Mile Beach, we went to Stingray City, Dolphin Discovery, the Turtle Farm, and the Botanical Garden, and we enjoyed each of these. We felt very safe in traveling over the island which is not the case in many of the islands, and all we met were very friendly and made every effort to make us comfortable.
My wife, daughter, and I had been to Grand Cayman once before. My son and his wife have visited two times before, and I\'m sure we would all love to visit again.
We rented our 2 vans from Mrs. McCurley, and she was helpful with a number of suggestions. I would like to give a special thanks to Melissa Wolf of Better angle photography for coming to the house and taking our wonderful beach photos for us to relive our trip in the years to come.
Thanks for a wonderful vacation,
Bruce
“A wonderful, relaxing paradise”
I recently stayed at Cayman Sands with my husband, my in-laws, and our 2 young girls, ages 4 and 6. This home is everything we could have asked for - as gorgeous as the pictures, but even fresher (the larger bedrooms have been painted since the online photos). It was very spacious and clean, and the location was great for us - quite private (even with folks staying in the neighbouring home) but a quick drive to Rum Point, which is a great beach for families with young kids with its calm water, extended shallows and sandy bottom. We had the pool heated - well worth it - as our daughters spent long hours in the pool. The beach area is nice - although it is true the water in this area is more suited to snorkelling than swimming or wading, it was fine for us with the pool right there for the girls, and snorkelling convenient for us. There is washed up plastic garbage if you walk off the property down the beach - which is not the fault of the property managers or the island, but an unfortunate consequence of garbage mismanagement elsewhere and tides/storms washing debris onto the shore. The villa is well stocked with kitchen items, pool toys, beach towels, etc...
We took a great glass-bottom boat tour from Rum Point with Red Sail Sports - to Stingray City and for a bit of snorkeling. This was a nice way to go as the boat is smaller, so fewer people and plenty of time for everyone to handle the stingrays and get photos and video without feeling rushed at all. Did some nice diving off Macabuca near the Turtle Farm - can rent gear right there.
I would recommend this villa without hesitation, and hope to stay here again in the future. Cayman is a beautiful, safe island, and easy to explore since it\'s not too big.
Jim Leavitt and his staff were wonderful to deal with throughout our searching for and booking of this villa, and provided great information to us before we arrived. The cleaning lady who came mid-week (Sharon) was friendly and efficient.
“Awesome week with grown kids and grandkids”
A very fine, high end home with a well equipped kitchen and very comfortable bedrooms. The layout with 5 bedrooms all with ensuite baths (including the cottage) was ideal for my wife and I, our three adult children, their spouses, plus 3 grandchildren. Everybody had their own space plus we shared the large, screened deck with heated swimming pool, comfortable living area, and large dining area for eating and playing games. Being on the north side it is remote and the beach is not for swimming but we knew that going in and it was fine for us. When we did want to swim in the ocean we took a short drive to Rum Point or a longer drive to Seven Mile beach.
4 of 5 starsValue 5 of 5 starsComfort
4 of 5 starsLocation 5 of 5 starsCleanliness
5 of 5 starsCheck-in 5 of 5 starsService
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
Recommended for:
Luxury-minded travelers
“Amazing house!!”
We just finished staying at Cayman Sands for 12 days. It is the second year in a row and I\'m sure we will return. This house has everything our family of 7 needed. It truly feels like home...we lacked for nothing. The location is wonderful...easy to get to but nice and quiet away from the craziness of 7 mile beach. The house has recently been repainted on the inside and has a very calm feel to it. You can not beat the privacy with our own enclosed pool and the beach to yourself. It really is Paradise!
5 of 5 starsValue 5 of 5 starsComfort
5 of 5 starsLocation 5 of 5 starsCleanliness
5 of 5 starsCheck-in 5 of 5 starsService
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
“Absolutely incredible!”
This villa is ideal for those looking to get away from the commercialism of Seven Mile Beach. However, this same distance is a trade off if shopping is your thing, though there are numerous nearby conveniences that cover all necessities when needed.
The thorough information we received from Jim was invaluable and took out a lot of the guesswork of staying in someplace unfamiliar. We were able to plan shopping, activities, and all things just from the information provided!
I wish I had a camera out to capture the excitement on the kids\' faces (and ours) when we arrived at the villa! It exceeded expectations and we were amazed at how well equipped it was. Everything from decor, to dishes, pots and pans - it all was more than we were expecting! I was prepared to slip out to pick up anything further we might need, but all bases were covered and if anything, we had more than what was required.
The view and location were stunning and while the kids explored the home and made use of the pool (such a foreign thought to me when the ocean was right outside the door), Laura and I slipped down to the beach just to hear/feel/smell the ocean. I was surprised at how quickly we were able to relax there, and after getting groceries and kids\' rooms squared off, we were thoroughly able to enjoy ourselves.
The snorkelling right outside the villa was fantastic, and early morning coffees enjoyed on the loungers by the ocean became our ritual.
Our wedding here could not have been more perfect. We booked Joy Basdeo of Simply Weddings to perform the ceremony and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering the Villa for this reason. She has a wonderful charm that truly captures the island spirit and offered some wonderful suggestions to make it such a special day. We didn\'t do an elaborate wedding and it was a much more intimate thing for us and our kids only, but even so it felt like it was a lavish affair.
Thanks to all involved for making our stay truly memorable!
“Fantastic Beach Rental”
Our stay at Cayman Sands was most enjoyable. The accomodations were perfect for our large family...well appointed and extremely attractive. The only drawback on the property was the fact the ocean was too rough for young and old as well as laden with coral. However the beach itself was wonderful to sit, read, and absorbe vitamin C...the a quick jump in the pool.
5 of 5 stars Value
5 of 5 stars Comfort
4 of 5 stars Location
5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
3 of 5 stars Check-in
3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
“Perfect multgenerational vacation location”
It was an ideal choice for our family which varied in age from 65 to less than 1. The winds were very strong which may have made the ocean experience at the villa very difficult which may be unusual but prevented young children from using the ocean except at 7 mile beach and more protected areas at the East End. The pool made up for the lack of ocean especially with the small children. The negatives were a toilet that didn\'t work, no cleaning on Wednesday, no fresh water shower outside,and the chimes which rang whenever a door opened.
5 of 5 starsValue 5 of 5 starsComfort
4 of 5 starsLocation 4 of 5 starsCleanliness
4 of 5 starsCheck-in 4 of 5 starsService
Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
Recommended for:
A romantic getaway
Could Not Have Been Better!
We had a wonderful time at Cayman Sands! We were visiting family on the island and everyone agreed it worked beautifully for us. The floor plan was wonderful. I really appreciated that everything was on one floor. The covered pool allowed us to enjoy the outdoors without the mosquitos. It felt like home. It had everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and wonderful towels and beautiful bed rooms. It was clean and the owner and manager were wonderful to work with. The whole process was easy and all of my questions were answered quickly. It was very comfortable and close to wonderful snorkeling and diving. We will definitely stay again on our next visit to the island!
Cayman Sands
My wife and I were searching for a house with 5 bedrooms to accommodate our family of 10. Jim and Didi were great to work with. They made excellent suggestions, and answered all of our questions. Cayman Sands suited us perfectly. The house and property was well maintained, spacious, and very clean. Midweek, someone came and cleaned the house, pool service came and cleaned the pool, and the beach service cleaned the beach. In each case, those who performed the services were professional and courteous. In short, the property met our expectations. The only issue that was a little disappointing was, we didn't feel comfortable snorkeling at the house due to the sea urchins and their spines, but on the website it plainly warns about the issues with the sea creatures.
The only issue we had with the house while there was with the alarm, which started beeping in the middle of the night. This happened intermittently during the night. We contacted the property manager the next day, and the problem was corrected promptly when reported.
Our experience on the island was nothing short of wonderful, each of us hated to leave. We snorkeled at Rum Point, Smith Cove, Eden Rock, Cemetery Reef on 7 Mile Beach, we went to Stingray City, Dolphin Discovery, the Turtle Farm, and the Botanical Garden, and we enjoyed each of these. We felt very safe in traveling over the island which is not the case in many of the islands, and all we met were very friendly and made every effort to make us comfortable.
My wife, daughter, and I had been to Grand Cayman once before. My son and his wife have visited two times before, and I'm sure we would all love to visit again.
We rented our 2 vans from Mrs. McCurley, and she was helpful with a number of suggestions. I would like to give a special thanks to Melissa Wolf of Better angle photography for coming to the house and taking our wonderful beach photos for us to relive our trip in the years to come.
Thanks for a wonderful vacation,
Bruce Lawson
A wonderful, relaxing paradise
I recently stayed at Cayman Sands with my husband, my in-laws, and our 2 young girls, ages 4 and 6. This home is everything we could have asked for - as gorgeous as the pictures, but even fresher (the larger bedrooms have been painted since the online photos). It was very spacious and clean, and the location was great for us - quite private (even with folks staying in the neighbouring home) but a quick drive to Rum Point, which is a great beach for families with young kids with its calm water, extended shallows and sandy bottom. We had the pool heated - well worth it - as our daughters spent long hours in the pool. The beach area is nice - although it is true the water in this area is more suited to snorkelling than swimming or wading, it was fine for us with the pool right there for the girls, and snorkelling convenient for us. There is washed up plastic garbage if you walk off the property down the beach - which is not the fault of the property managers or the island, but an unfortunate consequence of garbage mismanagement elsewhere and tides/storms washing debris onto the shore. The villa is well stocked with kitchen items, pool toys, beach towels, etc...
We took a great glass-bottom boat tour from Rum Point with Red Sail Sports - to Stingray City and for a bit of snorkeling. This was a nice way to go as the boat is smaller, so fewer people and plenty of time for everyone to handle the stingrays and get photos and video without feeling rushed at all. Did some nice diving off Macabuca near the Turtle Farm - can rent gear right there.
I would recommend this villa without hesitation, and hope to stay here again in the future. Cayman is a beautiful, safe island, and easy to explore since it's not too big.
Jim Leavitt and his staff were wonderful to deal with throughout our searching for and booking of this villa, and provided great information to us before we arrived. The cleaning lady who came mid-week (Sharon) was friendly and efficient.
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| Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | $795 |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $995 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $1,295 |
| Dec 01, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $995 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $1,950 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 03, 2025 | $2,150 |
| Jan 04, 2025 | Mar 01, 2025 | $1,295 |
| Mar 02, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | $1,395 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | $895 |
| May 25, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $995 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 01, 2025 | $795 |
| Nov 02, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $995 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | $1,295 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $995 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1,950 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 03, 2026 | $2,150 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | $1,295 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | $1,395 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | $895 |
| May 24, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | $995 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | $795 |
| Nov 01, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | $995 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | $1,295 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $995 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | $1,950 |
Taxes & Fees
- 13% Occupancy tax added to all rates.
- 10% Guest Service Fee added to all rates.
- A Departure Cleaning Fee is required for all stays.
- A refundable damage deposit is required for all stays.
- Refundable damage deposits will be returned to the guest 7 days after departure pending any damages.
Booking Rules
- 5 nights minimum stay required.
- 6 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Thanksgiving week.
- 7 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Christmas and New Year's week.
- Christmas & New Year's are split into two rental periods. Please inquire directly with your travel dates prior to booking.
- Shorter stays may be available but subject to a higher cleaning fee. Please inquire before booking.
- Must be 25 years or older to book and must occupy the property during the entire stay.
Villa Cleaning & Sanitation
All villas are cleaned and sanitized prior to each guest's arrival. We also ask our owners to provide a starter supply of extra cleaning products.
Additional housekeeping services can be purchased after booking in 3-hour time blocks. Scheduling may be coordinated with your property manager upon arrival.
Map Notes
Nearby Points of Interest
- 2.2 miles from Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Welcome Center
- 19.5 miles (38 min drive) from Owen Roberts Airport (GCM)
Getting Around
A rental car is highly recommended. Taxi cabs are unreliable and expensive outside of town and Seven Mile Beach. Plus, there is no Uber or Lyft on the island.
For rental cars, we recommend Budget Cayman, Avis, or Marshalls.
