Kai Kotch Lanai - sandy beach and tranquil cove are just outside your door!
Location: Rum Point, North Shore, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean (Island House #17 on Sand Pointe Cove) View Map
Accommodations: Townhouse, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
May - November 2009 SUPER SPECIAL: 6th Night FREE!
If you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing Caribbean vacation experience in a beautiful beach-front spot that’s easy to reach, come and find it at Kai Kotch in Grand Cayman. It’s a breezy, spacious 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhouse-style vacation home in a perfect location for a romantic couple or a whole family, loaded with amenities, spacious and furnished in a comfortable and relaxed tropical island style. It is located at Island House #17, in the heart of Rum Point and the popular Cayman Kai community, tucked away on a secluded sandy beach in the Sand Pointe Cove which opens to the North Sound. Great amenities for exclusive use of Kai Kotch guests for no additional charge include a paddle ("pedal") boat, kayaks, free use of snorkeling gear, also FREE PHONE CALLS to the USA & Canada, FREE WiFi Broadband Internet high-speed connection, full kitchen and laundry facilities, and all the furnishings you need for a memorable Caribbean vacation experience. It’s easy to get to … and you won’t want to leave! You will have your choice of beaches to enjoy: The tranquil secluded Sand Pointe Cove is your backyard, or just a few steps away is the world-famous Rum Point Club with its beautiful white sand beaches, festive atmosphere, great snorkeling, water sports rentals, beachside bar & grill, and shady hammocks!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned.
- Washer: Full-size washer
- Dryer: Full-size dryer
- Linens Provided: Beach towels and loaner flip-flops (sandals) also provided.
- Off Street Parking: Park on the white sand yard in front of Kai Kotch.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Kai Kotch guests can use boat dock (shared with other Island House owners/guests).
- Beds
- King Bed: Each bedroom has its own balcony with beautiful views of the beach, Sand Pointe cove, and sunsets.
- Double Bed (2) : Two double beds in 2nd bedroom upstairs. Each bedroom has its own balcony with beautiful views of the beach, Sand Pointe cove, and sunsets.
- Convertible Bed: A DayBed (couch) in the Sun Room downstairs also has a Pop-Up Trundle Bed that hides underneath. Together these can comfortably sleep two adults downstairs.
- Crib: A folding crib and high chair are available (stored under a Double Bed) at no extra charge.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Located in living area downstairs.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Located in upstairs bedroom, with integrated DVD player.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: A collection of family friendly DVD's and VCR tapes.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: From the pool there is also a beautiful view of the beach, dock, and Sand Pointe Cove.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Full-size refrigerator.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony (2) : Each (2nd floor) bedroom has a screened balcony featuring beautiful views of the beach, Sand Pointe cove, and sunsets.
- Lanai: Two story screened patio "lanai" with a beautiful view of the beach and the Sand Pointe Cove.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Sandy beach on peaceful Sand Pointe Cove. This is a very special "bio-cove" with intense bioluminescence. Paddle a kayak out into the middle of the cove on "moonless" nights to see this rare spectacle!
- Communications
- Telephone: The "fixed-line" landline provides local calls. From this line there is a cordless extension telephone in each bedroom (upstairs). For international calls to any country guests can use credit card, calling card or collect calls by dialling 1-800-CALL-USA.
- Free Long Distance: FREE calls to USA and Canada, from the special NetSpeak cordless phone in Kai Kotch!
- Computer: A basic browser providing e-mail access, connected to DSL Broadband Internet.
- Broadband Internet: FREE DSL! This is a high quality 1 Mbps connection.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): FREE WiFi! SSID: ihouse17 The current WEP key is provided to Guests upon confirmation of reservations.
- Other Amenities
- The ideal location and set-up for a relaxing Caribbean vacation in easy-to-reach, safe and comfortable Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Air conditioned bedrooms upstairs with ensuite baths, walk-in closets and screened balconies overlooking the beach and the peaceful clear waters of Sand Pointe Cove off the North Sound. King size bed in one bedroom and two Double beds in the other bedroom. Ceiling fans with natural ventilation in living area downstairs. FREE: ... access to the famous Rum Point Beach and snorkeling in the North Sound, just a few steps away across the street. ... use of a paddle ("pedal") boat, three kayaks, two bicycles, snorkel equipment ... phone calls to USA and Canada! ... WiFi (and FREE Ethernet access to Broadband Internet is also available - please bring your own Ethernet cable to connect). ... see our Owner's website www.kaikotch.com for lots more information.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Children are welcome and will enjoy kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, beachcombing and playing games ... creating memories for life. {Note: Kai Kotch is townhouse style so it does have a staircase to the bedrooms upstairs.}
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Sand Pointe Cove is one of only a few bodies of water in the world that have such intense bioluminescence which is especially spectacular on moonless nights. You can check this out for yourself on a night-time cruise on our paddle boat or kayak fleet! A wide range of watersports and beach activities are available at the Rum Point Club a few steps away from Kai Kotch (just across the street). There is also great snorkeling with lots of marine life around the coral shoals in crystal-clear water just off the Rum Point Beach. The Botanic Park and the Mastic Trail are just a few minutes’ drive away. Both of these sites offer “up close & personal” enjoyment of Cayman’s native flora and fauna for visitors interested in the natural environment on land. See the Owner's website www.kaikotch.com for more info and recommendations.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Apr 11 2009 - Dec 14 2009.. $225/night (5 night minimum).
Winter Jan 10 2009 - Apr 09 2010 .. $350/night (5 night minimum).
Holiday Dec 15 2009 - Jan 09 2010 .. $375/night (7 night minimum).
MAY - NOVEMBER 2009 SUPER SPECIAL : 6th NIGHT FREE!
Additional 10% Government Tax charged (except for Cayman residents)
Deposit and Rental Balance payable by Visa, MasterCard, AmEx
or other payment methods (see our website for further details).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Charming Beachfront Home Loaded with Free Amenities (and Wifi)
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Rum Point
Over the Easter holidays of several years, Tim & Tonya and their youngsters went camping at the public beach near the Kaibo, in the Rum Point area, in keeping with a popular local "tradition." They brought their powerboat so that they could go into the North Sound to do some fishing, snorkeling or other water sports. During some other holiday periods they would get together with relatives and rent a condo in the Rum Point / Cayman Kai area. On those occasions they found it felt like they were on a different island - enjoying a charming, relaxing Caribbean vacation experience far away from the cares of everyday life on the busy west side of Grand Cayman. Tonya spotted a real estate ad for a unit in the Island Houses right across the street from Rum Point Club, they went and took a look ... and discovered their new island retreat they named Kai Kotch!
The Unique Benefits at this Townhouse
Most of all Tim & Tonya enjoy the tranquility of the Sand Pointe Cove area, with the opportunity to just relax and enjoy the fresh island breezes in the "inside-outside" open feeling of Kai Kotch. In the mornings they often go for a paddle in one of the 2-person kayaks, or for a bike ride to the other "cays" of the Cayman Kai community. Sometimes they go for a ride on the paddle boat (when the kids let them have a turn!) and sometimes on dark nights they take a kayak ride to see the bioluminescence in the cove. The Island Houses complex has a dock that makes boat use convenient, so Tim brings the boat across the North Sound so they can go snorkeling in the day or bottom fishing in the evening. The boys enjoy catching conch during the open season, and Tonya cooks up some great batches of conch fritters. Friends and family drop in to visit and catch some of the peaceful spirit of the place, the kids bring friends for "sleepovers," and in the winter season other Island House owners spend several weeks or months there too, so it makes for a great time of catching up with our "winter neighbors."
The Rum Point Club is just a few steps away (across the street) from Kai Kotch. Bar & grill, watersports, beach chairs & hammocks, and beautiful beaches great for swimming. Snorkel north-northwest fro
Owner's Map of Rum Point
>>>Click Satellite to see the map below<<< Tim grew up in Grand Cayman. His Mom is a Caymanian whose ancestral family have been in the island since its earliest settlement. Tonya was born in Texas and also lived in Illinois, North Carolina, and back in Texas before marrying the island boy and moving to the islands.
They and their two youngest sons now live in Governor's Harbour, in the West Bay district of Grand Cayman. In September 2008 Tim took early retirement after 35 years with Cable & Wireless (a full-service telecommunication company). For his last 10 years with the company Tim was its Chief Executive for the Cayman Islands.
Tim & Tonya have a business venture "Cayman Critters" with its main outlet located at the historic 18th century step-well site, in the Bayshore Mall duty-free shopping complex on the waterfront in George Town. The main product is "the collectable Critter experience" in which customers participate in creating plush toy animals. They also offer other plush toys and hand puppets, children's books, local music CDs, island artwork, Christmas ornaments and other souvenirs and gifts. On Sundays Tonya teaches the 5-year-olds at First Baptist Church, where Tim & Tonya are active members.
Tim is now a Consultant for Cayman Safari Adventures [www.caymansafari.com], a new local land tour operator. They offer very fun and interesting half-day tours of the districts east of George Town where authentic island traditions and culture, and much of Cayman's history, are still evident. Guests ride in an open-air canvas-topped genuine Land Rover vehicle, on a multi-sensory adventure to special places and people of the island. These tours go to special places, some of which don’t accommodate larger tour buses.
Tim & Tonya keep a powerboat ready on a canal near their home, so when they get the opportunity they can cross the North Sound to "kotch" for a few more wonderful days at their favourite island retreat.
Property Photos
- Kai Kotch Lanai - sandy beach and tranquil cove are just outside your door! - Grand Cayman Vacation Rental
- Kai Kotch - viewed from Sand Pointe Cove - Grand Cayman Vacation Rental
- Sand Pointe Cove - this is the backyard at Kai Kotch! - Grand Cayman Vacation Rental
- Casual beach living at Kai Kotch
- Kai Kotch pool, dock and the Cove beyond ... formula for relaxation!
- The Kai Kotch kayak fleet - your choice of doubles and singles
- View of Kai Kotch and neighboring Island Houses from Sand Pointe Cove
- Beach walking along the Sand Pointe Cove
- The dock in front of Kai Kotch makes boating convenient
- The "paddle boat" also has space to take a couple of kids as "back seat riders"
- There are beautiful views from the bedroom balconies
- The Sun Room is the perfect spot for an afternoon snooze or relaxing with a book
- The tranquil cove is perfect for learning how to skip stones across the water
- The famous stingray sandbar is a short boat ride away in the North Sound
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Had a great time – Kai Kotch is very comfortable and great amenities – the phone & internet were great and the kayaks a lot of fun! Hate to leave but we will be back. Thanks
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We had an awesome time here. We watched a movie every day. We enjoyed this as our first stop for summer. It was very nice. Thanks so much! Love
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We have very much enjoyed our stay in Rum Point – it was the perfect holiday home for our family – thank you!
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We all loved our stay here in Cayman Kai! There was lots of stuff to do and we had great warm/hot weather to sun bathe in! I LOVED it! Hopefully we will come back! Lots of Luv
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We had a fantastic time and would return to Kai Kotch in a nano-second. Great set up. Loved having access to games, snorkel gear, kayaks and bikes. Very comfortable cottage and love the lanai! We ate breakfast & lunch at cottage & out for dinner all over island (Over the Edge, Portofino, Kaibo, Lighthouse, Gecko, Reef Grill, Breezes, and wanted to try so many others). Excellent catamaran ride to Sting Ray & snorkelling afternoon. Went to Turtle Farm, played some golf, visited some Cayman friends, loved the pool, even survived a flat tire in the car! A wonderful holiday & we will highly recommend your cottage & locale! Thank you!!!
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A lovely vacation back at Rum Point – it’s been four of five years! – but it’s still the great spot I remember. Thanks so much, Tim, for the coffee grinder. It sounds silly, but I count on my cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain to make my Cayman experience complete. To future guests, the food down at the Kaibo is really great – and I am a fussy eater! At great place to relax and unwind! And my thanks for the local art on the walls!
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What a vacation! Beautiful surroundings and cute townhouse! Close to Rum Point too! Peace & tranquillity! Will be back!!!