Awesome 10 days

Guest: Mike and Jenny (Lewisberry, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Northern Lights is exactly what we were hoping it would be. Very laid back, no crowds, we were the only ones there for our first 7 days, and the condo is as described in the VRBO pictures. Bo, the owner, is a great host, fun and interesting to talk to, and available to help you out with any of your needs or questions. As others have mentioned, Bo can provide some great stories about growing up on the island, and how he sees it evolving in the future. Besides relaxing, one of our key interests in our vacation was snorkeling, and we were not disappointed. From the first day, hitting the reef right out the back door, we were impressed with the health of the reef and variety of life on it. Further snorkeling explorations around the island, including Cemetery Beach, Eden Rock, the Devil’s Grotto, the Wreck of the Cali, and the gotta-do Stingray City tour, were all great. We were lucky to have great weather and clear water our entire stay. For dinners out, we enjoyed Over the Edge for fresh seafood cooked Caribbean style, Kaibo for the Tues night all-you-can-eat BBQ, and Tukka for a little more extravagance. We even hit Vivine’s, which is a very local restaurant, attached to Vivine’s house/kitchen. Talk about authentic local food – just like mom would have made if she was Cayman. Wouldn’t recommend it for all, but if you want to try something a little of the wall, this is it. If you get a windy day, the Blow Holes is worth a stop. Alan, a local Obama look-alike, sets up shop across the street and can give you an informative tour of the blow-holes and surrounding area, for whatever amount you feel you want to tip him. I’m looking forward to the next time we can visit Grand Cayman, and we’ll definitely try to use Northern Lights as our home away from home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wonderful accomodations and hospitality found at Northern Lights Condo

Guest: Cayman Lovers (Mebane, North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

Paradise awaits you in this cool, clean, well stocked gem located away from the hustle and bustle. The owner and housekeeper are just a phone call away if you need anything. Our family of four found this condo to be everything we had read about on VRBO. We will recommend this condo to friends and family. Thank you to the owner for your hospitality and for sharing your slice of paradise with us. :) Recommendations to those who stay at Northern Lights Condo- Over the Edge Restaurant, located in Old Man (about 5 min from the condo) has great food and friendly staff. Snorkeling in Georgetown at the Paradise Restaurant on S. Church St.- we spotted 4 foot Tarpon, an Octopus and gorgeous reef and reef fish in this spot.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Northern Lights Vacation

Guest: Cayman Man (USA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

We have been vacating at Northern Lights for several years & its a terrific spot . Stayed on Seven mile beach area for 18 years we are so happy we found this private getaway... . Modern & very clean,Screen Patios ,Great Views, accomodations , peacefull location, pool, walking beach front , tiki hut on the water...All make the place special...We spend 2 weeks & always want our vacation to be longer. Can't wait to get back again next year...Several Resturants within short drive.We love it ...

Owner response:Hello, Thanks very much for your kind review and I am happy that you enjoyed another stay with us.I always enjoy your company and conversations and appreciate your continued support. Our goal is simple- to provide our guests with a real island experience on the last unspoiled part of Grand Cayman. The privacy and peace of this area is unmatched on the island and the interaction between the local Caymanians and our guests is mutually beneficial. A vacation should be a real happy experience and thats what we strive to do here at northern lights. I invite you to come see for yourselves. Best Wishes, Bo Your host.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Quiet, comfortable, great view, great snorkeling, great host. What more could you ask for?

Guest: Bev, David and Kate (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Northern Lights is everything we had imagined. The view is beautiful morning, noon and night and personally I think our unit has the best view of all. The beds are comfortable and the sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep every night. The kitchen is very convenient and easy to clean up. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and well maintained. The snorkeling right off the dock was fantastic and as good as anywhere else on the Island that we snorkeled. When not dining out, we enjoyed eating every meal in the screened porch. During one breakfast we were entertained by the gardeners harvesting the coconuts a few feet away. You really need a car to take in all that Cayman has to offer. There is a perfect little grocery store 10 minutes down the road and a few other shops as well. We drove around Cayman several times and enjoyed great meals at the Portofino Wreckview Restaurant in Colliers, the Ristorante Pappagallo over in Conch Point and at Over the Edge in nearby Old Man Bay. We loved our two excursions with Red Sail Sports at Rum Point. On our trip to Stingray City there was a 93 year old lady who got into the water with the rest of us to experience the thrill of holding and feeding the stingrays. The highlight of our 17 year old daughter's trip was our Waverunner Safari. We each drove our own Waverunner over to and into a mangrove forest, visited a beach populated with huge colorful starfish and snorkeled at a beautiful coral garden. That same day we enjoyed a very tasty and relaxing lunch right on the beach at Rum Point. The Botanical Garden was beautiful but I was disappointed the orchids weren't in bloom. Bo is a perfect host for such a peaceful location away from the the busyness of Seven Mile Beach. We were amazed by some of his stories about what it was like growing up on the island and impressed by how successfully the island recovered from Ivan and flourishes today. Every Caymanian we met was friendly, gentle and eager to share their views on their beautiful "little rock". After 10 days of perfect weather, wonderfully fresh seafood, great snorkeling, and just enough diversions for us, we returned home well rested and happy. If we return to Grand Cayman we will definitely try to rent the exact same unit we enjoyed so much on this trip.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.