Days in Paradise!

Guest: Gordie (Springfield, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

Our stay in the Caymans was absolutely wonderful. The condo was just perfect. We had all the space we needed and the kitchen was very nicely equipped. Some of our favorite memories are the many fabulous meals we had on the lanai. It was enchanting to eat while looking at all that beautiful azure water or while watching the sun set. As the sign on the lanai says, they were truly days in paradise. The views from the condo were spectacular, as was the access to the beach. You know you are having the perfect vacation when you can walk down to the beach and be snorkling in under five minutes. We loved exploring the cove and visiting the resident barracuda under the dock. He was certainly a menacing fellow! We lost count of all of the sea life we saw: rays, lobsters, octopi, and an array of absolutely breath-taking fish. Being so close to Red Sail was also a real bonus. We did the morning trip to Sting Ray city, which was just terrific and one of the high points of the trip. Some of the other high points were the bioluminescence tour of Sand Cove, the Turtle Farm and the Botanical Garden. They were absolutely delightful. We all agreed that our trip to the Caymans was our best trip to the Caribbean so far (we've been to the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas before). The wonderful accommodations at your condo played a big part in making this the vacation of a lifetime. Thanks so much for the help, advice and warm welcome to the Caymans. We hope to be back soon.

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

Beach lovers

Guest: Beach Lovers (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 01/08/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

My family just returned from staying at this lovely condo. It was perfect. The unit was spacious, clean, well appointed, every we could have hoped for. The views from the condo and the beach were breath taking. We loved the Rum Point area and the local restaurants. Additionally we loved having a kitchen for breakfast and lunch. We all hated leaving the beautiful water, weather and unit. We highly recommend staying here.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wow! Don't Hesitate to Rent this Beautiful Condo!

Guest: Happy Family of Three From Ohio (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

Well sometimes people describe things as "just like being in paradise" but this condo makes your vacation "truly being in paradise"! When you wake up from your comfortable and beautifully decorated "home" and look out the window to the most perfect view in the Carribbean, you will feel like you've picked the absolute best vacation rental available. We travel a lot, always stay in a rented home or condo as we are owners of a vacation property ourselves, so we are quite discerning when it comes to accommodations. This condo and the owners, Belle and Kevin, are the best in all regards. Belle goes totally out of her way to make sure everything is perfect for you and it is...we couldn't want for anything at all in the condo - complete lovely kitchen, extra pillows, beach towels!!, extra towels, everything in complete as new order - very, very clean and so well decorated. The accommodations are perfect, and when we booked this vacation we wanted to feel as if we lived right on the beach in a perfect tropical setting and that is exactly how we felt. The condo management cleaned midweek and even emptied the dishwasher for us. You will love this place. It never was crowded, going right next door for lunch and watersports and to be around a few more people was so convenient. There is AMAZING snorkeling right off the beach and we spent more time underwater than on top I think. Overall, we can't wait to come back. We hated to leave. It was my husband, myself and my eleven year old son and the only thing I would suggest to make this choice even better is to spend more than one week in this luxurious paradise.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Just another day in paradise!

Guest: Jishy (Cambridge, England )
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/14/11

Wow what a wonderful property, very clean and everything you could need was supplied, and what a great view from the Lanai, the sunsets are amazing. My husband, Mum, sister-in-law and her husband and myself all stayed for a week, we came to visit with my brother who works on the island. We could not have chosen a better place to stay. The condo over looks its own private beach and is in walking distance from the Wreck Bar on the public beach which has sun beds and hammocks for you to use free! We really loved this place and did not want to come home. Belle the owner was very charming and friendly she came across as wanting you to have a good holiday and if there was anything she could do to help she would do it. All I can say is YES it was just another day in paradise and we wish we were still there, thank you to Belle for renting such a fantastic condo.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Recommend to all All My Friends and Family

Guest: Lori & Chris (Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

The accommodations were great and our vacation to Grand Cayman was wonderful. Rum Point is an amazing hide-away and we are definitely interested in returning. This condo was particularly pleasing, beautiful and well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and family.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Everything and More!

Guest: tgsmom (Kansas City)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

My two best friends and I stayed for 6 nights to celebrate a 40th birthday. What a great condo! It is spacious, very clean, and truly felt like a home away from home. From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew this was a great choice. The place is even better than the website depicts, and I can't say enough about the view! I was a little hesitant to book through a private party, but as soon as I spoke to Belle (the owner) I felt completely at ease. In addition to being helpful and prompt in all communications, she is such a warm and friendly person. I really enjoyed speaking with her and felt as if it was important to her that we had a great vacation, not just because we were renting from her, but that she's just that kind of person. The Retreat at Rum Point is the perfect place to relax, and relax we did! Most of the time we had the Retreat beach all to ourselves. Actually, we never even made it to Seven Mile Beach, we were so content here. The Retreat at Rum Point has the best of both worlds--quiet when you want it, or just a very short walk away you have access to a restaurant, bar, gift shop, and water sports. Going to the Stingray Sandbar is a must. Playing with the stingrays is one of the coolest things I've ever done on vacation. We were very happy with our choice of the glass bottom boat, as it was a much more personal experience than the larger catamarans. It can get crowded at the sandbar so check the cruise ship schedules and plan accordingly. I highly recommend this condo, and Belle definitely added to the great overall experience. We were looking for a low-key place to relax and unwind, and the Retreat at Rum Point fit the bill perfectly. I can't wait to return and bring my husband and three young sons. I know they will enjoy it just as much as I did. What a find!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

can't wait

Guest: Janet (Northeast)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

Booked this condo almost 8 mons ago. Have been reading the reviews and they keep getting better and better. Giving my family and my husband this trip for his birthday. We have had a great deal of illness in the past two years . This looks like the perfect spot for great family time. Your reviews sold me first then my conversations and booking with Belle makes me sure I picked a great spot. Thanks for sharing.. Janet in Pa

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This is THE place!

Guest: LDavis (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

My stays at the Retreat #33 continue to amaze me. This was my second stay and it was one of the most relaxing vacations I’ve had ... since I was here the year before! The location is excellent with great restaurants nearby and the Rum Point beach is absolutely pristine. The people were very friendly and I always feel safe here. I visited friends staying in another unit. I was thrilled with my choice of #33 before AND definitely after!! Our favorite "dining" experiences were had on our private lanai. What a fabulous view - and the sunsets... The kitchen was perfectly stocked. And everything was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. I certainly plan to return for a third time!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Wow – simply a splendid time at Rum Point #33. You have the best of both worlds – your own private beach or easy access to The Wreck Bar and their beaches with the Red Sail rental shop, gift store, high-end restaurant, hammocks, etc. The best part was the morning coffee on the porch overlooking Rum Point’s dock and enjoying the sound of the ocean. You can ride bikes (complex has two of them for patrons to use), play tennis, swim in the pool, run, take walks and of course snorkel. We spent a day driving the strip on seven mile beach and checking out George Town. We looked forward to returning to a more relaxing and laid back environment at Rum Point. Belle was wonderful to work with answering all questions in a timely manner. We’d certainly go back. Enjoy!!

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Guest: Boyce Burge (Redwood City, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

Our stay at Rum Point was a complete success. We were 1st time Cayman visitors.I'm happy we got away from 7 Mile beach, which is a little overbuilt. The Northside is the place to be. Everything was handy, clean, functional... we ate most meals in, and had a lot of smoothies... The beach and water are beautiful, and there is really extraordinary snorkeling out to the breakwater. Everything (except groceries) was just a few steps from our doorway. We also took an informative birding/forest trip with Stuart on the Mastick Trail. For a family with grandchild and grandparents, it was perfection. (...and FAST Internet for the work- obsessed!)

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