A terrific holiday and will be back

Guest: Steve & Elaine (Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

We completely enjoyed our stay at Ralph's Condo! The condo itself is a lovely property exactly as described. Clean and with all amenities to make your stay enjoyable. The location on Seven Mile Beach is, in our opinion, truly the best location. Grocery stores are close by, loads of restaurants within walking distance or a short bus ride away. The beach is beautiful with a plentiful supply of beach chairs with both sun and shade to enjoy it from. We enjoy snorkeling and the snorkeling directly in fron of the Villas was beyond compare. At first timid we stayed close to shore, but you truly must adventure out further to the reef. The variety and quanitity of fish you will see is truly astounding. Everything from stingrays, to moray eels, to trunk fish, squirrel fish, lion fish. I could go on and on. Be sure to bring your snorkel gear! A visit to stingray City is a must. We will definitely be returning to the Caymans and our choice of accomodation will be the Villas.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Family time at the beach!!!

Guest: Buffi (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

My family and I just returned from vacationing in Grand Cayman and we loved Ralph's condo! We traveled with our 2 year old daughter and our 9 month old daughter, so Ralph's condo was perfect for our family. The condo is very spacious and it was very very clean (important to a Mom with little one's!). Lisa (the property manager) and the cleaning lady for the condo were so helpful whenever we needed anything at all. We were very impressed by them. The most important part of this review is the awesome beach this condo is located on. The beach is BEAUTIFUL and not crowded in the least. On average there were maybe 4-5 other families on the beach during the day while we were there (my husband and I stayed at the Ritz in GC last year and it was a lot more crowded). We enjoyed going down to the beach every night with our kiddos and eating ice cream, etc and watching the sunset. So much fun and such great memories for our family. On a food note...we did visit Foster's Grocery twice and it is just like an American grocery store (they even carry the same baby food brands as in the US). Also, we fell in love with the Sunshine Grill (they have the best fish tacos ever!) the first year we were in GC and it is still just as wonderful. Great low key spot for dinner...sit outside by the pool and have dinner around 7:00 pm. The best! Lastly, Ralph (owner of the condo) is just wonderful to work with. I had requested that a highchair be placed in the condo prior to our arrival and it was there and ready for us when we got there. I also inquired about a photographer on the island and Ralph gave me a fantastic referral (Cathy Church's Photography - Tony Mark). Ralph makes sure you are happy and have all you need to have a great time. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and our beach time with our babies while in Grand Cayman and would highly recommend this condo. We look forward to going back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A most lovely holiday

Guest: Happy Camper (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11 Review Submitted: 02/04/11

We are now back home, after a wonderful time at the Villas of the Galleon. We had fine weather and mostly good sea conditions. We swam every day, took some sun and had breakfast and most lunches at the condo, which was well equiped and comfortable. We loved Grand Cayman, went all around by car. We had very good meals everywhere we went. Macabuca and Kaibo for lunch, The Lighthouse for Sunday brunch, Edoardo's, Guy Harvey's, Eats Cafe, Yoshi for dinner. We also had excellent tapas at Wine Down, in Governor Square, with a good bottle from a fine selection, a very good value, and on our last night we went to Casa Havana, which was romantic and excellent - we sat outside and had the place to ourselves. Snorkelling right off your beach (the best stretch on the whole of 7 Mile Beach in our opinion) was more than adequate. We saw quite a few reef fish, a stingray, a spotted eagle ray and a green turtle. Stingray City was of course quite a lot of fun (Dive'nstuff took us out) but another attraction we really enjoyed was the Botanic Garden. It was first class. All in all, a most lovely holiday.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Location Location Location!

Guest: Moe & Steve (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

We spent the week of Oct. 24, 2010 at Ralph’s unit at the Villas of the Galleon on Grand Cayman. The best yet and hopefully the start of a long and happy annual rental relationship with Ralph. We first discovered Grand Cayman in April 2009. I have been using both the VRBO and Homeaway rental sites for several years now.an I came across a villa rental on Cayman Brac. Although we loved the rental on Cayman Brac what we didn’t know is the Brac isn't known for it's sandy beaches. On our way back to Montreal we had a one night layover on Grand Cayman. I ended up booking a night at the Sunshine Suites across the street from Seven Mile Beach. We were anxious for a little beach time so we wasted no time in throwing on our bathing suits and grabbing beach chairs which the hotel conveniently provides. We crossed the street and we were smack in the middle of the Villas on the Galleon. We spent the day there and that’s when we vowed to return in the fall. The love affair with Grand Cayman had begun. We rented a condo further down the beach and although we enjoyed our stay, the beach wasn’t as nice as the stretch across from the Sunshine Suites. I was determined to find a rental there for 2010 and I came across Ralph’s villa. Beachfront overlooking the ocean on THE best part of Seven Mile Beach. Perfect! We didn’t need to rent a car, the location is so convenient that you can walk to the grocery and liquor stores and there are a number of fine dining establishments close by. If you‘re only in the mood for causal and affordable dining, the Sunshine Grill across the street is the perfect spot. I will go on record to say that the Jamaican Chophouse tacos are the BEST I’ve ever eaten. Our one concern about not renting a car was we still wanted to explore the other part of the island, Rum Point in particular. No problem! Villas of the Galleon is nestled between the Westin and Ritz Carlton hotels. At the Westin, Red Sail sports has a booking/reservation booth. You can book a catamaran trip including dinner to Rum Point for a decent price, or book a sunset sail. What more could you possibly ask for? The villa was very comfortable and was perfect for the two of us. A well stocked kitchen which is a must for me and Wi-Fi for my other half who just can’t leave it all behind. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough! I'm in the process of booking a flight for a 10 day stay for the fall of 2011, We've found our little piece of paradise!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A wonderful place to stay!

Guest: Jp (St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

We recently returned from staying at this property and yes, it's as beautiful and peaceful as you'd expect. Seven Mile Beach which is about 50 ft from the Condo is clean and quiet and the water was as clear and calm as a swimming pool. I was able to whisper to my wife while sitting in the beach chair, it was that quiet! this was a big plus as we were celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary and really didn't want a nightclub atmosphere like Mexico would offer. The condo was clean and bright and the only sound we heard form the outside was an occasional siren going by on the main street. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had plenty of plates and other items so that going to the local IGA was focused on food and not as much in regards to condiments. The property is very centrally located on Seven Mile Beach and we found all that we needed very close. I'd certainly recommend the property to anyone interested. Perhaps in another ten years we'll return to the same place for our twenty year anniversary!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.

Heaven!

Guest: KB (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

My husband and I just got back from taking our family to this lovely condo. We had a wonderful time together. I can't think of one thing we didn't like about it. Everyday we filled our ice chest or mugs full of margaritas and headed right out front of the condo to the beach. We have been to Cayman many times by cruise ships and stayed in one other condo toward town. The beach here is the BEST. It has a white sandy bottom and looks like a huge swimming pool! Since it has two bedrooms, you can get a roll out bed for other guests and it was very comfortable. We loved that the maids came everyday to give us new towels, mopped, etc. The grocery store and liquor store and many restaurants are near by. Can't wait to go back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect in every way

Guest: Pat (Delafield, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

We just returned from a wonderful 11 day vacation in Cayman. The condo was fantastic, clean, comfortable, and right on the beach. We snorkeled everyday and with helpful hints provided by the owner of the condo, we dined at excellent restaurants every night. I highly recommend staff at Divenstuff--they were great. We hope to make a return trip soon. Staying at #70 made our family vacation perfect!

Owner response:Thanks Pat, We look forward to you coming back.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Guest: Bruce & Di (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

OMG!! WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE! WAS EAT OFF THE FLOOR CLEAN WHEN WE GOT HERE AND WE COULD NOT WANT FOR A THING IN THE KITCHEN!! WENT TO FOSTERS(GROCERY)AFTER GETTING IN YESTERDAY, WONDERFUL STORE!..EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY AND POLITE HERE! GOT A GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP AND HAVING COFFEE AND BAGELS ON THE BALCONY! GOTTA GO..BEACH CHAIRS ARE CALLING US!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!! BRUCE & DI

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

This was our first visit to Grand Cayman, and we had a wonderful time at VOG #70. Your unit was in the perfect location on Seven Mile Beach. Our family has vacationed around the globe, but this was our first time staying in a condo vacation rental, instead of a hotel. We loved it! It was so low key, and we were able to totally relax. The weather was perfect, the beach was not crowded, and the water was pristine. We appreciated your vacation tips, and restaurant recommendations. Looking forward to returning next year!

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Guest: Roger and Jackie Matzen (Salisbury, England)
Date of Stay: 12/25/09 Review Submitted: 12/25/09

My wife and I have just returned from spending 2 lovely weeks at Ralph’s no 70 on 7 mile beach.This was our third visit to Grand Cayman but the previous two were in hotels but this last visit was definitely the best.Ralph’s no 70 is furnished with taste and is immaculately decorated, clean to a detail and continuously kept so by a very friendly and efficient daily maid service.For us the first advantage over hotels is that no 70 is on an uncluttered pristine beach with a backdrop of trees to give plenty of shade from the sun. No fighting for loungers or individual space! Secondly, it’s very much like being at home; a cup of tea (as Brits!) whenever we want, make a sandwich for lunch, have poached eggs on toast for supper etc. Or, eat as inexpensively or expensively as you like in the many restaurants close by or by a short taxi ride.We hired a car for 2 weeks as we like to be independent to drive around the island and to go to the restaurants of our choice. Of course driving on the left is our norm, but the car I rented was a left hand drive!For us Brits and our European friends, Grand Cayman is quite easy to get to. Direct flights on BA from London, or, to Miami from many European cities and then a quick hop over to Grand Cayman.We think that Grand Cayman is one of the safest, cleanest and well organised of all the Caribbean Islands.We thank Ralph for our super stay, for all the information he provided and for always being so friendly and helpful.We highly recommend No 70 and we’ll go back again.

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