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• Picture Perfect and (at least) all that it claims to be!

  Picture Perfect and (at least) all that it claims to be!

  • Guest kimberly s.
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  We went for my daughter's senior trip with a friend. She did not want to do the school's trip. There was one review of this property that we actually printed and took with us, hopefully it is still available as it was very thorough and helpful. This is a beautiful property with perfect "walk-out" beginner-intermediate level snorkeling. The properties next door at Rum Point make this the perfect get-away. You have the privacy of The Retreat next to a quaint hub of activity. The Retreat offers a small but clean pool, gated tennis courts, an activity center and very helpful staff (although we needed nothing as our stay was perfect). Know this, if you are planning on cooking go to Foster's IGA when you arrive and take your groceries out to the property with you. About a 25 minute drive from the airport so even ice cream can withstand the trek. You will pass a few fruit/veggie stands but if you have specific likes, I would stop first. There are coconuts all over and a hammer and nail in the kitchen so if you love coconut, enjoy. Don't buy any. Do bring a pair of sturdy water shoes (like Keen's) as the terrain on the north side of the condo is amazing to explore. The beach is truly right out your door and there is an added bonus of the northeastern side of the property being very interesting rock and coral formations. Makes for great natural exploring. Beach is sandy and very "bare-footable." While we were planning our trip, the owners were wonderful about answering questions in a timely and helpful manner. There is some snorkeling equipment there (we brought our own) and some beach/surf toys. Enjoy--it was definitely one of our top vacations.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Great Location @ Rum Point, Grand Cayman

  Great Location @ Rum Point, Grand Cayman

  • Guest Olivia
  • Date of stay 11/27/12
  • Review Submitted 01/19/13
  This is one of my favorite vacation spots! I have vacationed on the north side of the island several times in the past, but I had never stayed at The Retreat. It is in walking distance of Rum Point and the unit we stayed in on the lower floor was great! We just walked out of our spacious screened-in porch and within a few steps there were lounge chairs with a gorgeous view of the ocean (great for reading and so peaceful!) You can walk a very short distance to a great restaurant and the Rum Point recreational area, where you can just relax, eat or drink to your heart's content. There are also rentals available for any type of water activity you desire. Very relaxing and great for those who just want to chill! I highly recommend this property and vacation spot! The managers of The Retreat were nice and friendly upon arrival. We talked with many wonderful, friendly people on the island and never met a stranger...I will definitely be back!!!

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• GARY & KATHLEEN

  GARY & KATHLEEN

  • Guest gjg
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  Outstanding beachfront condo with large rooms, great views,numerous amenities and friendly people. A vacationers paradise to say the least. We availed ourselves with sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, exploring, swimming with dolphins and holding infant turtles. And... fantastic restaurants. Everything stated by the owner or vrbo was right on the money.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• December 2012 vacation

  December 2012 vacation

  • Guest kuskwah
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  We were able to reschedule our trip from August to December 2012 without problems because of a health issue. I really appreciated the willingness to accomodate our unanticipated change of plans. The condo we stayed in was great with the ocean only about 25 yards from the back door! I wasn't prepared for the amount of wind that we experienced, but this is probably my naivete about the windward side of an island. The inside of the condo was very nice, did have a couple of maintenance issues with some folding doors, but I was assured it would be addressed. One thing that would be great before visiting, is a list from the owner/management regarding what condiments are already in place. Because the grocery store is so far away, we bought salt/pepper/spices/condiments and really didn't need any of them, as there were some leftover from previous guests. We got quite a bit of info from the car rental agency regarding nearby restaurants, small groceries, etc, but still felt a little "lost" as this was our first visit. I really wish that there was a water taxi from Rum Point to town, so that we could have visited more of the main areas. We were told there was a lot of traffic, so we avoided going into the main city to visit. We did swim with the stingrays which is something everyone should experience! And I was able to read a book per day which was one of my goals! Overall a great experience and plan to visit Grand Cayman again!

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

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• Awesome!

  Awesome!

  • Guest Ram
  • Date of stay 04/16/12
  • Review Submitted 07/07/12
  We had a wonderful time at this condo in the Retreat at Rum Point. The condo is beautifully furnished, has all the things one needs. The balcony is great, and it is so quiet around the condo. If you go out the balcony and a 100 feet or so toward the left you have a smooth entry for snorkeling. My wife, myself and our two girls had a great time snorkeling! Rum point is great, except I wish the grocery stores were nearer. The owner is very nice. We had to cancel in February, and the owner was super-cool about it, and let us use the money in April. You can't go wrong with this condo. Make sure you take the sting ray trip from Red Sail Sports!

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

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• A Perfect Tropical Family Retreat

  A Perfect Tropical Family Retreat

  • Guest Patrick
  • Date of stay 09/18/11
  • Review Submitted 05/04/12
  The Retreat complex is nice and small. We traveled at the slowest time of the year (last full week of September) so only 3 or 4 units were occupied. Pool was relaxing with good sun and shade as well as clean restrooms. If you have been to the tropics before, everything applies here...a few bugs, lizards (which we have at home and enjoy), crabs in the lawn, stray rain showers, humidity, and diurnal breeze pattern. Management was great. Thelda handled any small requests we had efficiently. She is the perfect person to have as onsite representative! The kitchen was quite nice. It is much easier to make pancakes when you can look at that ocean view through the master bedroom and the livingroom glass wall! All appliances were clean/nice and we felt comfortable using them (no 'ick' factor). Thelda had a small Weber grill rolled out for our use the first day. As the condo has a wonderful screened-in porch, I could grill while the family sat at the patio table. The condo was very clean and bright. As the size (excluding screened-in porch) was about 1800sq ft, we had more than enough room. The entire northwest wall is sliding glass doors. The adjoining master bedroom has a smaller wall of glass doors, which, like the ones in the living room, open onto the screened-in porch. The northeast wall of the master has an expansive unobstructed view of the ocean! So, the condo has an entire wall of unobstructed ocean view from the northwest to the northeast!! The master has a nice garden tub and double sink vanity. The second bedroom has nice double beds with windows overlooking the ocean also. A single sink and nice tub are included in the second bath off of that bedroom. A half bath is in the hall near the foyer. We made use of the washer/dryer combo (buy detergent, paper towels, and toilet paper on your shopping trip). The dining table was spacious and centrally located in the open living space. Overall, the condo is open, airy, bright, and inviting! Water trays were placed at each entrance to clean our feet. Thus, the tile floor stayed quite clean all week. I cannot say enough about the convenience of the porch. The porch also has a pair of ceiling fans to increase the airflow. Beach, only steps away, was perfect for the kids. Snorkeling was excellent. Location is perfect for snorkeling, diving, beach, bioluminescent bay (across the street), and starfish beach. Overall, perfect for our needs. Owner was great. My highest recommendation!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Fabulous beachfront condo

  Fabulous beachfront condo

  • Guest sharon
  • Date of stay 11/03/11
  • Review Submitted 05/03/12
  We have stayed in many vacation rentals in Grand Cayman and other properties around the world. We did a lot of research before booking this unit. The owners were very friendly to us as were the other owners at the resort-we had informal sunset cocktails with several. Management was excellent and responsive to our needs. Gorgeous private setting and expansive views. Very well equipped kitchen and the photos do not do justice to the unit. Very clean and welcoming. With Rum Point next door, we enjoyed the beach bar restaurant and more formal and very good Rum Point restaurant. This area is not heavily touristed so if you are looking for some quiet times on the beach, this is the one. It is about a 40 minute drive to Georgetown if you are wanting a variety of shopping, restaurants, etc. so we drove into town to hang out, shop, then would go to a favorite restaurant. All main roads are well-marked and well-lighted. Very safe island which is not the case in most of the Caribbean anymore. I would recommend this to friends and families.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Paradise!

  Paradise!

  • Guest MM
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/18/12
  This was our sixth trip to Grand Cayman and the fourth time staying at The Retreat at Rum Point. This was the first time staying in this unit and we found it to be perfect! The location is right on the beach, yet steps away from the area where most people sit or play, so affords some privacy from foot traffic and activity. The views of the sea from inside the condo are spectacular, including a view from the second bedroom. This was also the first time we've heard the surf as we've slept. The furnishings of the unit are lovely and tropical. We cook most of our meals and found the kitchen to have everything we needed in terms of appliances, pots, pan and utensils. There's a docking station for an ipod/iphone so it was nice to play our music. There are two tvs. They look nice, but we never turned them on. One sofa converts to a bed, which was convenient when our children got into a fight and decided to sleep separately!! There's maid service on Wednesdays, which is nice. Aside from the peace and quite, our favorite part about staying at the Retreat is the amazing snorkeling that can be done right in front of the condo. We saw an assortment of beautiful fish, including a lizard fish, which we've never seen before. We saw a sea turtle from shore, but did not see it from the water. There are also sting ray, lobster, conch and baracuda! Red Sails Sports is conveniently located up the beach for other adventures that include day trips. We took the Wave Runner Safari trip and had a blast learning about the nearby mangroves and also snorkeled in a lovely area. They do other trips as well as rent snorkel and other water sports equipment (kayaks, wave runners, aqua bikes). For eating out, our favorite spots are the Kaibo Yacht Club for lunch and Over the Edge Cafe for dinner. If you're looking for island paradise and low-key tropical fun, this is the place for you!

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

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• private and peaceful

  private and peaceful

  • Guest Love-the-water
  • Date of stay 03/25/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  I would stay at this condo again if I return to Rum Point. It was really big, much bigger than I expected. It was very clean and had tile throughout so that it stays clean. The bedrooms are fantastic since they both face the beach and have a beautiful beach view. The beds in both bedrooms were very comfortable and not worn out like many rental units get. I was impressed that they had extra towels including beach towels, and beach equipment like snorkels, flippers, noodles, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked with equipment although we didn't do much cooking. We almost stayed at Kaiboi down the road but I'm glad that we stayed at the Rum Point Resort since the beach here at Rum Point is better. You have the public Rum Point beach with chairs, hammocks, water sports rental, restaurant, gift shop about a 1 minute walk away. Otherwise you can stay on your own private beach (about 15 steps away from the porch) with plenty of chairs and shade trees which we did most of the time. It was drop dead beautiful, quiet and peaceful. The only drawback is that it takes about an hour drive to get to the seven mile beach area so if you have a beach that you want to check out or a restaurant in the seven mile area it will take you a while to get there and back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• heaven on the beach

  heaven on the beach

  • Guest tim
  • Date of stay 01/23/12
  • Review Submitted 03/29/12
  My family and I have stayed at this property 2 years in a row and will be there next year. I guess that pretty much says it all. The photos on the web site are accurate and the condo is very well maintained. The management on site is very helpful as well. The snorkeling right off the beach is awesome and the water is very calm. You will need to rent a car as the airport is 45 minutes away and the major grocery stores are about the same distance. We have done alot of travelling and keep returning to Grand CAyman as we find it very clean and safe..

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

Government Tourist Tax 13%