Present Moment
57 people have viewed this property this week.
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
12 Sleeps
Welcome to Present Moment, a villa on the outskirts of the Bodden Town beach that is the ideal retreat to create picture-perfect vacation memories with family and friends.
This beautiful, spacious villa is directly on the beach with sweeping ocean views. The beach is both sandy and pebbly, so water entry requires water socks or pool shoes. Swimmers and snorkelers will find a sandy bottom less than 100 yards from shore. The snorkeling in this area is spectacular!
After exploring the tropical sea life, rinse off using the outdoor shower before a refreshing dip into the fabulous infinity pool. A Baja shelf with submerged pool loungers will quickly become your favorite spot.
The villa’s pool deck also includes a heated spa to melt your worries away and raised oceanfront sun deck for that perfect tan. A tandem kayak is provided complimentary during your stay.
Open and spacious living areas are furnished with contemporary furniture and modern decor. A wall of oceanfront windows provides gorgeous tropical views allowing natural light to flood the home.
After a long day enjoying the island, sink into the comfy sectional sofa to watch a movie, read a novel, or play some family-fun board games.
This single-story private residence can sleep up to 12 guests comfortably across four bedroom suites each with a private bath.
Sleeping Arrangements
(Sleeps 12 guests, 10 Adults max.)
- Primary Suite - king bed, oceanfront views, television with cable programming and AppleTV, walk-in closet, ensuite with double vanity, bathtub, and separate walk-in shower.
- Island Suite - queen bed, garden views, SmartTV, ensuite bath with shower.
- Garden Suite - queen bed, garden views, SmartTV, ensuite bath with shower.
- Bunk Suite - 2 sets of twin over queen bunk beds, garden views, television with cable programming and AppleTV, Xbox One gaming console, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo.
The formal indoor dining area allows seating for 10 at the table and 2 at the kitchen counter. For alfresco meals, the outdoor dining table seats 12.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with modern appliances and everything you need to whip up a quick lunch or home-cooked meal. The villa’s outdoor cooking center is a grill master’s paradise with a propane grill, warming drawers, prep area, sink, and ice maker. Hire a gourmet chef or family-style cook for a night of worry-free dining.
This villa also provides a pack-n-play and high chair for our tiniest guests.
Present Moment is the perfect base for privacy and island exploring. Savor every moment at this modern villa designed with sumptuous relaxation in mind.
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Amenities
Oceanfront
Private Infinity Pool
Heated Spa
Submerged Pool Loungers
Elevated Sun Deck
Outdoor Shower
Veranda Patio
Alfresco Dining Table
1 Tandem Kayak Provided
Central Air Conditioning
Wifi/Internet
Cable + SmartTVs
Xbox One Console
Gourmet Kitchen
Modern Appliances
Drip & Keurig Coffee Makers
Blender
Ice Maker
Outdoor Cooking Center
Propane Grill
Washer & Dryer
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens & Robes Provided
Beach & Bath Towels Provided
No Smoking Allowed
No Pets Permitted
Off-Street Parking
1 Pack n Play & 1 Highchair
Nespresso Original
Beach Notes
Centrally located, the homes in Bodden Town offer shore diving and snorkeling as well as protected beaches for kayaking. 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!
Bodden Town is only 20 minutes from town and 15 minutes from 2 large resorts in the east end, Morritt's and The Reef. Both offer manicured beaches as well as restaurants, a grocery store, liquor store, souvenir shops, and a cafe/pastry shop. These two resorts also offer scuba, snorkel trips, jet skis, windsurfing, kiteboarding, ocean-front pools, and bar service.
Heading east, the South Coast restaurant is only 5 minutes away. Other casual restaurants are nearby. You are 25 minutes from the famous Rum Point Club & Kaibo with water sports, restaurants, beach bars, 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 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 the same day
- Gilchrist & Soames bath products
- 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 Present Moment
Bodden Town , Grand Caymanstars based on 35 user reviews
Grand Family Retreat
Wonderful home to gather and unwind. Everything you need for a relaxing family vacation.
Loved Everything About Present Moment!
We loved everything about Present Moment and Grand Cayman Villas and Condos. The location was great, the views were incredible, the outdoor space was perfect and every one on the team at Grand Cayman Villas and Condos was absolutely wonderful and so very helpful. We ordered groceries in advance which were there when we arrived. We also had an incredible chef come and cook dinner three nights which was amazing. Thank you to all. Can't wait to go back!
Perfect Getaway
Present Moment was the perfect getaway for our group of 3 families. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking and eating in and there was plenty of seating inside and outside! Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by the property manager and shortly after a complimentary charcuterie board was delivered courtesy of the owners of the property. The picturesque views were simply stunning!
Loved the View and Privacy
The location was great for a family. The kids loved the pool and hot tub along with beach access. It is a bit windy but worth the view and privacy.
Loved Our Stay
Loved our stay at Present Moment. Check in was easy, we were greeted by our host and a beautiful charcuterie board. Home was spotless. Kitchen has been remodeled since photos were taken and is beautiful, well-equipped. Lots of time spent in the pool by all.
Beyond Our Expectations
Was beyond our expectations. Great location, quiet but close to stores and other things we wanted to see and do. House was equipped with everything you could possibly need. We will be back
Present Moment - Awesome
Present Moment House was amazing. Beyond what we expected. Fit our needs perfectly and was equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. Loved the location, it was quite, but close to stores and other things we wanted to see and do. Hope to come back soon!!!
House Was Spectacular!
The house was spectacular!! Everything was in order. We had ten family members - 9 adults and one 16 year old. The infinity pool and spa was well used by all. A ride of 30 minutes took you to Georgetown, seven mile beach and all the restaurants and night life. A great house for relaxing and winding down from daily life.
FABULOUS ACCOMMODATIONS!
Present Moment was a perfect place for our family vacation. Sonya met us upon our arrival and introduced us to the villa and brought a delicious charcuterie board that everyone dove into since we were all hungry. Very nice welcome!
We were six adults and two children - 6 months and 2 years old. We celebrated our granddaughter\'s second birthday creating so many fun memories. It was so nice to have four bedrooms, each with a bathroom. Each family had plenty of room. The views are amazing, especially early morning sunrises. We watched everyone from the master bedroom, where we read books to our granddaughters each morning. Early starts had us up and ready for breakfast and swimming quite early. The kitchen was well equipped for all meals. The barbecue and outside refrigerator was a nice touch to expand cooking and storage options. The family enjoyed walks on the beach, best early in the morning while the tide was out. Location was nice to be away from the crowds and only 10 minutes from grocery store.
We will definitely be re-booking since the accommodations were fabulous and Sonya ensured all our needs were met. Thank you Sonya!!!
Wonderful, Quiet Location
We were 3 families traveling for leisure. The house is in a wonderful, quiet location. You absolutely must have a car for your group to travel with. It is a 10 minute drive to the grocery, and a 20 to 30 minute drive to all activities. That being said, we absolutely loved staying at this location. The house has plenty of space for our needs and outdoor pool sundeck, hot tub area was where our parties stayed a majority of the time. The beach, once we swept it ourselves, was very nice. Would be nice if this house would have a caretaker come by to do such activities. We purchased two kayaks to use on a daily basis, but the coral is thick, so be mindful of that. If you’re very interested in swimming in the water this might not be the location for you. There was some wear and tear around the house, like the cushions on the lounger’s, pillows, and one shower but otherwise the house is in good condition. The kitchen had everything we needed. Our group cooks a lot, and never needed anything. The security system works well and was easy to use. If we ever return to this location, we will probably stay here again. Our group very much enjoyed our stay for the week.
Highly Recommend
From the start we met Sonya upon arrival and she was fantastic. She offered to even take us to get groceries. Everything was seamless. The place was just as it said. It was clean enough bedrooms and the pool area was just what we needed. Everyone we met was so nice including the taxi drivers Marci and Devorn. There is a local store/gas station you can walk to. You can also take the bus for $2. I highly recommend this place for large and small groups.
Great Place
To start off Sonya was great. She was our property manager. She even offered to take us to get groceries. I was also able to change the checkout from 10am to 11. The place was great and nice and clean. The pool area was just what we needed. I liked how each bedroom had their own bathroom. Even our taxi drivers were great Marci and Devorn. I would highly recommend Present Moment to large families and friend vacations.
Fantastic Stay!
Our 5 day stay was fantastic. We were greeted with a very nice charcuterie board and Sonya to give us a quick tour of the house. The house was clean and very comfortable for our group of 8 adults (4 couples). The house had a lot of unexpected extra\'s like beach towels, chairs, umbrella and games. The pantry had sugar, salt, oil, coffee, tea and ect. The kitchen and bathroom offered everything we needed. The pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean instantly carry all your cares away. It is a lovely place to spend some time just relaxing. Sonya did a great job with communication, but one recommendation for the property management is that they do a rundown of the tv remotes since there were 5 remotes total. It took us a few hours to figure which one was needed. There were no cons really other than you are about 30 minutes from 7 mile beach were the good restaurants are. It never bothered us as there is a liquor store and grocery store just down the road. We love it! Thanks
Absolutely Loved Our Stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at Present Moment! Perfect place for visiting Grand Cayman\'s!!!
Recommend Present Moment
The house was beautiful. We spent so much time playing in the pool. It was perfect for our group of 4 adults and two kids (toddler and infant). It is a good location in that it\'s in the middle of the island so it\'s about the same distance to everything. We had a rental car so this was not an issue. It\'s away from the resort area of 7 Mile beach so some places wont do food delivery there, but the full kitchen was great to cook family meals in as well as the bbq. The manager was very kind and responsive. We always felt safe and it was a very private property. We would absolutely stay here again.
Hard to Beat
Spectacular oceanfront view, combined with private infinity pool, are hard to beat!
Great Property
We loved this property! The views are spectacular!! It’s so so private and the shore had lots to explore with snorkeling and fishing right off the property. Plenty of room for all 10 of us. The kitchen was fully stocked. They had plenty of coffee, beach towels, cascade, Dawn, laundry detergent, etc.
Family Vacation
This house was perfect for our family from 63 to 20 months. The infinity pool with the kids shallow area & the hot tub worked great. The view was amazing. The ranch home was perfect for us (no stairs). And each bedroom had its own bathroom. The location was great for us because we wanted the privacy and the east side restaurants. Beautiful setting and quiet neighborhood.
Every Aspect of the Vacation Was Perfect!
Present Moment was an incredible home. We had 8 adults and three little ones under 7 and everyone had a great time. If we weren’t playing in the sand or ocean we were playing in the pool and every night ended with a soak in the hot tub. Every bedroom was spacious and had its own bathroom which was a huge deal to get everyone ready on time. The kitchen plus the grill outside had everything you could need to prepare any meal but we found the best food was the small hole in the wall local restaurants not more than 10 minutes away. Our host Sonya, greeted us when we arrived, and made sure we had everything we needed along the way, she was a super host. The people at SilverThatch were awesome as well answering questions before we got there and providing quality snorkeling gear for each of us. We also chartered our boat through Silver Thatch and it was everyones favorite part of the trip. Captain Warren was incredibly and had our 7 year old snorkeling with the adults in minutes.
Beautiful Views
The house was clean and had a beautiful views. Having a car was needed since not much was close by. Every one we meet was extremely friendly. We recommend.
Peaceful
Bodden Town doesn’t have much to but it’s not hard to get to the action of 7 mile and Rum Point. Villa was peaceful, beautiful site, pool and jacuzzi amazing. Great for a big family coming … we all were perfectly separated and didn’t feel on-top of each other. We had 4 small children and the bed situation was perfect. This villa has all the amenities you need with small children and for a peaceful vacation!
Present Moment! Spread the Word!
We loved the location of the property as it was away from the busy areas and yet it didn\'t take long to get to grocery stores, restaurants etc. Sonya, our property manager, was really fantastic to work with. She responded promptly to requests and was very kind. The house is clean, has all the amenities we were looking for - pool and hot tub and right on the beach. Great eating areas and each bedroom had its own bathroom. Also appreciate the washer and dryer. Would definitely stay here again!
Couldn\'t ask for a beeter vacation
From the moment we walked in to the home we felt welcomed and at ease. Everything was exactly as you see on the website. The property manager was waiting for us with a lovely food tray that was exactly what we needed after a long day of travel. Rooms were comfy, pool and hot tub were fantastic and everything was thought of. Couldn\'t ask for a better vacation. Location was also good. Far enough from the crowds in Georgetown but not too far from any area on the island.
Location, location, location
We booked this house for our family of 6 adults and 1 grandchild. The gorgeous one-level residence had a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a spacious open floor plan common area that looked out over the fabulous pool area and ocean. We enjoyed being away from 7 mile beach and living among the locals. Grocery shopping and local restaurants were not far away at all, and we found ourselves spending most of our time in the phenomenal outdoor space that rivaled the indoors for size and comfort. Property management company went above and beyond: unloading and putting away our grocery delivery when our flights were delayed. Would highly recommend and would love to return.
Lovely
This was a lovely home! Just what the family needed. The location is in a small neighborhood and a bit far from most things. This was our first time in Cayman so picking a location was in us. The view, however, was beautiful. The home was well equipped, clean and spacious. We truly enjoyed our stay.
love every minute
Our winter getaway was perfect staying at Present Moment. Great layout, extremely well equipped kitchen, best outdoor patio area with pool and hot tub and grill overlooking the beach. The charcuterie board was such a wonderful surprise and the property manager was quick to meet our questions. We loved every minute there- hope to be able to return one day!
divine, simply divine
we have no complaints about this property - it was clean, so well equipped, the outdoor kitchen, seating, pool, hot tub and surf were everything a winter vacation needed. our property manager answered and solved one small issue immediately. we want to book again already for next year!
Beautiful
Great house overall - The pool was beautiful and right on the beach w/ great shelling. Easy driving distance to East End, Northside, and the West part of the island. Found lots of great food locally in Bodden Town and Savannah too !
Present Moment
We really enjoyed our stay at Present Moment. Plenty of space for everyone (we were a family of 5- 2 adults and 3 kids ages 12-17)- kids enjoyed having their own bedroom and bathroom. Was nice to have starter set of shampoo/conditioner/soap provided in each bathroom. Kitchen had everything we needed when we did cook. Property manager was great and very helpful. We especially appreciated the charcuterie board upon our arrival on Sunday since the grocery stores are closed on Sundays. House came with 6 beach chairs and an umbrella - great for daily beach trips
Best Vacay Ever!
We absolutely loved this property! It was very clean, Sonya our host was AMAZING and very responsive to the 2-3 questions that came up. We love staying in Bodden Town, nice and quiet but still a quick drive to any portion of the island. I would highly recommend staying here!!!
Manager Response:
Dear Hunter,
Thank you for your lovely review of Present Moment. We are so pleased that you and your guests enjoyed your stay at this villa.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another vacation in the near future.
Kind regards,
The Cayman Villas Team!
Great House!
We had a wonderful time and loved the house. Sonya, the property manager; was attentive to our needs.
Ideal beautiful location
Dear Donitia,
Thank you for your review of Present Moment. We are so pleased that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with us.
We look forward to having you here with us again in the near future.
Kind regards,
The Cayman Villas TeamThis was our second time to stay at Present Moments. We love this house and location. Bodden Town is conveniently located to both the East and West Ends of the island. The pool and hot tub offer unparalleled views of the ocean. It’s wonderful to walk the beach and see active sea life and shells/coral. The host provided a delicious charcuterie board upon arrival and the property manager was quick to respond to any questions or problems.
Manager Response:
Dear Donitia,
Thank you for your review of Present Moment. We are so pleased that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with us.
We look forward to having you here with us again in the near future.
Kind regards,
The Cayman Villas Team
Amazing Rental
This rental, although pricey, was spectacular! It was centrally located on the island ... could reach either end within ~ 25-30 min. The villa itself was clean, up-to-date, and spacious! It had all the amenities of home, as well as a variety of pool/beach gear, including beach towels & chairs, small cooler, umbrella, beach toys, life jackets, floaties, sunscreen and bug spray. They even had a safe and computer for our use, as well as a security system, which helped us feel secure. In addition to the villa, the property manager, Jennifer, was fantastic! We had a couple of questions and she responded with lightening speed! The only caveat I have is, I would not rent this villa if you have young children, as there is no fence/protection around the pool. All in all, if you are looking for a beautiful, spacious, safe, quiet, fully furnished place to stay, I would enthusiastically recommend Present Moment!
Loved It!
Great property. Exactly like shown. Full amenities including beach towels,chairs,coolers, and float toys to make going to beach more fun. Soft sand beach at property but water is rocky and I swim able. But we loved watching the surf and sound of ocean and view of sunrise.
Very prompt repair service on small problem with air conditioner -and it was Sunday morning!
We would definitely recommend this to friends.
Manager Response:
Dear Julie,
Thank you for your review of Present Moment in Historic Bodden Town. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at this villa in last month and do hope that you will visit us again soon, when travel restrictions have been lifted and the world is back to normal!
We wish you and your family all the very best.
Take care and stay safe,
Cayman Villas
Great Vacation
This home was depicted accurately in description with amenities and photos. We rented through Cayman Villas in January 2020. It was perfect size for 8 adults. The beds were all comfortable. The kitchen was stocked well. We cooked in 2 of the nights. It is approximately a 25 min drive to seven mile beach but it is an easy drive. I would not consider the beach in front of the home a good area to swim. We did not attempt. There were 7 beach chairs and a cooler that we could take to the beach with us. They also provide beach towels. We contemplated staying near 7 mile - but this made us able to stay together in one unit and stay in our budget. We reached out to property manager once during our week (with a question- not a problem) and she responded immediately. In January we did not experience any mosquitos. It only rained on our arrival. It was very windy for 3 of our days. A tip: if it is windy - venture to another side of the island. When it was windy at the house, seven mile beach had no waves at all.
| Begins | Ends | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $845 |
| May 25, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $950 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | $795 |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $925 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $995 |
| Dec 01, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $945 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $1,950 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 03, 2025 | $2,350 |
| Jan 06, 2025 | Mar 01, 2025 | $1,150 |
| Mar 02, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | $1,250 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | $845 |
| May 25, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $950 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 01, 2025 | $795 |
| Nov 02, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $925 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | $995 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $945 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1,950 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 03, 2026 | $2,350 |
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.
- We accept Visa, MC, Discover, and Bank Wire for payments.
Booking Rules
- 5 nights minimum stay required.
- 6 nights minimum are required over Thanksgiving week.
- 7 nights minimum are required over Christmas and New Year's week.
- Christmas & New Year's are split into two rental periods. Please inquire directly about 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
- 1.3 miles to the Czech Inn Grill
- 3.5 miles to the grocery store, Foster's Countryside
- 4.5 miles to Spotts Beach
- 7.3 miles from our Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Welcome Center
- 10.4 miles to Smith's Barcadere
- 12.5 miles to Seven Mile Beach
- 12 miles to La Casita and Tukka East
- 10.3 miles (23 min drive) from Owen Roberts Airport (GCM)
- 17 miles to Rum Point Beach, The Kaibo, or Starfish Point
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.
