Refreshing! Invigorating! Inviting! 3 Waterfalls cascade towards Ocean.
Location: East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean (40 Min.drive along coast from Airport - EE Fishing Village) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: Villa
Caribbean-style, THREE storey villa with media loft & separate office ares. This 2450 square foot, designer decorated (Kismet Designs of Toronto) villa is the largest house in the complex with 3+ bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, Our home is located in a small, private and intimate complex of multi-coloured villas in the peaceful and tranquil East End.
Fully equipped, state-of-the-art, open-concept, granite kitchen with combination convection/microwave oven, halogen built-in cooktop, side-by-side refrigerator with ice-maker, dishwasher, and stacked washer and dryer. The breakfast bar comfortably seats four for casual meals, the dining table seats six. Bright sunlight fills these rooms from the many windows and sliding glass doors leading to the pool. A four-seat wrought-iron patio set is on the lanai.
STUNNING Master Bedroom with cathedral ceiling and luxurious, king-size, canopy bed. Rich, vibrant, and passionate reds with co-ordinating, brightly coloured comforter with red and pink hibiscus and palm leaves. Matching striped drapes frame the windows of this sunlight-filled room with a view of the pool to the north and a view of the ocean and beach to the south. Large en-suite bathroom has sumptuous large jacuzzi tub, separate shower stall, and double sinks.
Second Bedroom has a Queen-size, four-poster bed with tropical bedspread, matching drapes, pillows, and shams. Along with the Master Bedroom, it also has a walk-out to the second floor balcony with two lounge chairs and table for your morning coffee.
THIRD Bedroom has two large bamboo twin beds with casual flip-flops lime green and lemon comforter with lots of fluffy pillows and an en-suite with large shower stall. As this is on the MAIN FLOOR, it is an ideal guest room, the perfect place to put the in-laws or teenagers and ideal for older guests not able to climb stairs.
LOFT - Media room can easily be a fourth bedroom with the pull-out double bed in the large sectional sofa. Lots of privacy and space. Also on the third floor is a separate kitchenette with bar refrigerator, coffeemaker, kettle, toaster, full set of dishes, and small sink. Enjoy popcorn with the 75 DVD movies provided or morning coffee at the two-seater cafe table. In a separate area of the loft is an office - the desk directly below a window overlooking the beach and ocean and FREE DSL!
Several fine dining establishments are nearby: lighthouse, Portofino's Italian Food, Castros (home of the "Barefoot Man" - a must see in Cayman - reserve early, he sells out!). Several restaurants frequented by the locals are also nearby.
We are 20 minutes away from a large grocery store (in front of the skateboard park) called Hurleys. They have a FABULOUS selection of freshly prepared foods that you just need to bring home and heat. Cheaper than dining out, much more convenient than cooking! We are also a five minute drive in the opposite direction from a large convenience store (also owned by Hurleys).
Get away from the traffic and congestion of Georgetown (Up to five Cruise ships per day!) and seven-mile beach! Close enough to visit, yet away from the crowds for a truly relaxing holiday.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : And ceiling fans in every bedroom, living room & dining room
- Linens Provided : Beach Towels are also supplied
- Washer : You supply your own detergent
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Carport. Also has Hooks to hang dive gear to dry.
- Off Street Parking : Guest Parking available.
- Beds
- King Bed : Canopy Bed
- Queen Bed : 4 - Poster
- Double Bed : In Loft
- Twin/Single Bed : On main floor, with ensuite
- Crib : One set of sheets provided & 1 blanket. Bring Ivory Snow detergent pre-measured in baggies for baby's laundry.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Master Bathroom
- Shared Hot Tub : Whirlpool tub 15 feet from lanai
- Cable/Satellite TV : 3 TV's with cable
- DVD (3)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library : and DVD library - over 100 to choose from
- CD Player
- Shared Pool : 5 Level cascading swimming pool. One of those pools is only 3.5 feet deep -- perfect for children or non-swimmers (but too deep to be called a "kiddie" pool).
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Microwave / Convection oven. Ceramic cook-top. Coffee Maker, toaster, electric can opener.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you will need! and then some!
- Refrigerator : Side-by-side with Ice dispenser. A necessity in the Caribbean!
- Dishwasher : Dishwasher tablets provided.
- Microwave : High tech combination microwave / convection oven.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : If I am advised well in advance, can give you the contacts for you to arrange on your own. We also have cooks who will prepare your dinner if you like.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony : 2 Lounge Chairs on Balcony
- Lanai : With table & 4 chairs
- Gazebo : Two of them -- one at each end of the pool.
- View/Location
- Beach View : 100 Feet from the beach, if that.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Just bring your laptop! FREE DSL
- Other Amenities
- Hair Dryers, Iron & Board, Crib and High Chair, NO SMOKING in the Villa, But Ashtrays Are Provided on the Balcony & Lanai. We provide a "starter kit" with a new roll of toilet paper on each dispenser, one new roll of paper towels in the kitchen, small bar of soap in each shower (but not the mini bars of soap in hotels -- this would last for the week) and soft-soap by each sink.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Twin beds on main floor -- no stairs to climb -- and walk-in shower in the ensuite.
- Kid Friendly : Perfect place for a family with the 5-level swimming pool, one of which is a kiddie (3' deep) pool.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for rental is 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking IS allowed on the balcony & Lanai.NOT INSIDE.
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- The MAIN attraction of the East End, in addition to the tranquility and authentic Caribbean ambience, of course, is the snorkelling and SCUBA DIVING - unquestionably the best diving in Grand Cayman, Five (5) minutes from Ocean Frontiers Diving, East end is also famous for windsurfing, Nearby is the world's largest SKATEBOARD Park - known as "Black Pearl", They also have a huge surf pool where you can actually surf the wave on a full-size surfboard, Soon to come is a large water park, The thrill of a life-time, however, swimming with the Stingrays at Stingray City, is just a 30 minute drive away, Also nearby, Birdwatching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
HIGH SEASON (Jan.1-Apr. 30) 1-4 guests: $2499/wk 5-6 Guests: $2699. 7-8: $2899.
Spring Break (Mar. 17- Apr. )1-4 guests: $2599.wk 5-6 Guests: $2799. 7-8: $2999.
LOW SEASON (May 01-Dec.17)1-4 guests: $1999/wk 5-6 Guests: $2249. 7-8: $2499.
CHRISTMAS Season (Dec.17-Jan. 1) 1-4 Guests: $4400. 5-6 Guests: $4600. 7-8: $480
Two (2) Week Rental Deduct 10%, 3+ Week Rental Deduct 15%.(N/A X-mas/Spring Break)
Child under 5 FREE. Last-Minute Discounts!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose East End
As an avid diver, going to the Cayman Islands for the past 20+ years, I fell in love with the island and it's people many years ago. Cayman is my favourite dive destination, having coral, walls, caverns and relatively tame fish (I'm into underwater photography). It has the highest standard of living in the Caribbean and lowest crime rate. Therefore, when my husband and I were looking to buy a vacation villa, Cayman was an easy choice. My daughters absolutely love the swimming pools -- and every time we visit, spend almost every moment of their time in the swimming pools.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
If you want peace & relaxation, this is the place to be! I like my home in Cayman much better than my home in Toronto -- the layout, the loft being our favourite room where we all go to watch family movies. I thoroughly enjoy cooking in the kitchen -- which you will see if very well stocked.
For diving the location is perfect -- the best diving is in the East End. And if you are into fishing, one of our neighbours, Herman Christian, owns "Herman's Fishing Charters" based at the Morritt's resort (10 min. away). He will come back to the villa and cook your catch for you. He's a great cook.
No other resort has a pool like ours. Several times we have rented out 2 or 3 villas in the complex for family re-unions, for weddings, or for multiple families travelling together. We have had caterers (we recommend Mise En Place) set up a BBQ under the cabana.
For those who don't dive, when the divers go out on their dives, head over to the Morritt's spa for a massage, manicure or pedicure. Pamper yourself!
Owner's Map of East End
Owners: Eugene & Sandra Tenus. Eugene is a retired high school teacher, having taught mostly Drama and English, but also Law, Special ed., Religion, Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology and several others during his 34 year career with the Toronto Board of Education.
Sandra is now a registered psychotherapist in private practice. Formerly, she was a head of Guidance with the Toronto Board of Education.
Daughters Samantha & Sarah, both honour-roll students, are now in Grade 9 & 10 at a private high school in Canada. Samantha & Sarah are both licenced scuba divers.
Bella, our Boston Terrier, loves the Cayman Islands too -- particularly the weather -- she loves to lay out in the sun, but with her black fur, overheats easily.
Property Photos
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- Refreshing! Invigorating! Inviting! 3 Waterfalls cascade towards Ocean. - East End, Grand Cayman Villa Rental
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- Granite Kitchen with High-tech built-in appliances.Lime green small appliances - East End, Grand Cayman Villa Rental
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- Spacious living room with big screen TV / VCR / DVD overlooking pool - East End, Grand Cayman Villa Rental
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- Spacious Dining Room -- Seats 6 in our Cayman Islands Vacation Home.
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- Luxurious King Sized Canopy bed with lush, tropical comforter.Ocean View
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- View of the Beach & Ocean from the Master Bedroom of our Caribbean Villa
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- Queen-sized 4-poster bed with co-ordinating drapes, comforter & pillows
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- 2 Oversized comfortable twin bamboo beds -- on MAIN floor. Ensuite bath.
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- Main Floor Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom (with Large walk-in shower )
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- 3rd Floor Media Room / 4th Bedroom (Pullout bed). Kitchennette & Separate Office
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- Loft has separate office area with High Speed Internet
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- Five Cascading Pools with Three Waterfalls at our Cayman Island Villa
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- Looking down toward the beach & ocean from the pool of our Cayman Villa.
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- Swimming Pool at Night from the balcony; Cayman Islands Vacation Rental Home
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- 1st Floor Floorplan of our Cayman Vacation Home - Note bedroom off kitchen area
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- 2nd Floor layout of our Cayman Rental Villa. Loft is 1 floor up from here.
Traveler Reviews (6)
A relaxing paradise for a family of 5!
Guest: SunSandBeach
(central Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12
Review Submitted: 02/02/12
We stayed at the house from Jan 17-25, 2012. It was me, my husband and our 3 children (ages 7, 6, and 2). The house is absolutely fabulous! The master bedroom is gorgeous with a TV, walk in closet and master bath with a big jacuzzi tub. The other 2 bedrooms are very cute and are painted fun, caribbean colors. You have your own washer and dryer, an awesome kitchen with everything you need and your own patio area next to the pool. We were there for 9 days and never saw anyone else at the pool. We had it all to ourselves! One of our favorite areas was the 3rd floor loft with a huge comfy couch and a big screen TV (it also has a kitchenette, an office area and the couch pulls out into a bed - but we never needed any of these things). Every night we had family movie night with popcorn. It was a great way for the kids to wind down. This loft area was also a great area for the 7 and 6 yr old to go and hang out if they woke up early in the morning without disturbing anyone else (especially our 2 yr old who likes to sleep in). The house is on the east end of the island which is very quiet. We rented an SUV and went out exploring the island every day. A rental car is a must on this area of the island! We bought a cooler at the grocery store and packed it for the beach every day. The beaches on this island are great. The water is warm and calm (great for small children) and the sand is soft and white. We had perfect weather every day we were there. We were never cold and never needed a jacket. Our favorite beaches were Rum Point, Starfish Beach, Smith Cove and 7 mile beach. Kaibo Yacht Club and Rum Point are good places for lunch if you are in the area of Starfish beach and Rum Point - both on the north end. Sting Ray City is a must!!! The turtle farm is really great, too. Overall, I would recommend Grand Cayman to anyone! It was perfect and I have nothing but great things to say about it. If you are looking for a lot of people and night life, then the east end is not for you (then you would want to stay in the 7 mile beach area). The owner, Sandra, was great and gave us lots of helpful tips before we left. She was easy to work with and always answered my emails right away. We can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Family Reunion -- one of our best holidays yet.
Guest: Motorcycle Mama
( Brooklyn, N.Y. )
Date of Stay: 03/06/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
My 3 kids are all scattered across the country, so getting together is a difficult thing to accomplish, and a special time indeed. Our stay at the Calypso House was amazing and one we will remember for years. Plenty of space for 7 of us (2 spouses came with daughters). One of our best experiences was going out fishing with Captain Herman, who turns out is one of our neighbors. He came back and cooked the fish we caught -- pretty good cook too. We also enjoyed Roland's Garden, a 5 minute drive -- where you bring your own wine and pay what you can when you leave. It was a great evening for all -- so much fun. The week went too fast. But the villa was absolutely perfect. Hopefully, we can all return again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful Villa on Quiet Side of the Island
Guest: Hooked on Cayman
(Denver, Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
This is a wonderful house. Everything is in tip top shape and we could have stayed for a month. All of the owner's restaurant recommendations were great. Nice to be in the middle to be able to drive to Seven Mile Beach or Rum Point. Enjoyed excellent diving days with Ocean Frontiers which is 2 minutes away. This side of the island offers the best diving. Pools were very fun for my 10 year old. Complex is very quiet. Our third time to Cayman and enjoyed staying on this side much more than Seven Mile Beach.
Owner response:Thank you for your review and I'm glad your family enjoyed the villa and their holiday. I was sad to see Portofino's Italian & Seafood Restaurant closed, haven't tried "Tukka" which is now in the same location. I've heard the hamburgers are great -- not so sure I'm adventurous enough to try the kangaroo steaks. As an avid diver myself, I cannot say enough about Ocean Frontiers -- one of the best dive operators I've dove with anywhere (and I've got over 500 dives myself). Hope we see you all back soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Our Best Holiday in Years!
Guest: 3 Generations on Vacation
(Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11
Review Submitted: 03/20/11
This was our first time to the Caymans. Have been to Mexico and several of the Caribbean Islands. Nothing compared to this -- we were pleasantly surprised. The people were extremely friendly and helpful, no-one peddling their merchandise, no beggars, well, it is a completely different atmosphere. As for the house -- we absolutely LOVED it. It was so beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed for a large family. Altogether we had 7 -- brought our parents with us and the main floor bedroom was perfect for them. My son slept in the loft and loved it. The kitchen was the most well equipped one we have encountered through VRBO. No question about it -- we will be coming back here again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Best vacation ever!
Guest: Dixie Dive Chick
(Warner Robins GA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10
Review Submitted: 11/17/10
Me and five girlfriends just got back from celebrating my 50th birthday in Grand Cayman and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The villa is beautiful, peaceful and on the quiet side of the island. It was the perfect location as it was only a mile from the dive shop and 30 minutes from Rum Point. Laying by the pool listening to the waterfalls and soaking up the warm sun was pure relaxation. I plan on bringing my kids back here soon.
Owner response:Thank you for your wonderful review. My girlfriend, Nadine, checked in with the ladies a few times and her comment to me was "The Ladies are having the time of their lives!" That says it all! Hope to see you back soon! Sandra
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Our Wonderful Vacation "On Island Time"
Guest: Dayile from Halifax, N.S.
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/10/10
We had a wonderful vacation here at the Cayman Calypso. You have decorated it so beautifully that you can't help but feel you are "on island time" as soon as you step inside. It was so relaxing to sit outside, lay by the pools, listen to the waterfalls and view the waves as they rolled in and out. We ate most of our meals here, we especially enjoyed grilling outside. Everything tastes better when you are in the islands. We did venture to the Morritts Tortuga for their Monday night Caribbean night. This was a fun night of local dishes (buffet style) along with music, dancing, a limbo contest and some "fire eating". We chartered a boat from Captain Marvins for 1/2 day trip to Stingray City and a few snorkelling stops. It was just the 7 of us and we had a fun time. We kissed the rays for 7 years good luck (at least that's what Ray, our captain, told us :-) ) Overall, it was a wonderful, relaxing vacation. The villa is great, kitchen extremely well stocked, the location is awesome, we had no problems whatsoever and we will tell all our friends and family to make a trip to Cayman and stay here. Thanks!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
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