Location: South Side, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, Caribbean (INCREDIBLE OCEAN FRONT VIEW OF SUNSETS AND 8-MILE BEACH)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 13-15)
Keywords: Caribbean Estate Home. The largest private rental on Cayman Brac Brac and by far the most extravagantly built. When you apply the marble and bamboo flooring and grande teak beds and every little detail through out the home there is just nothing like this on the islands avaialbe.
**NEW** (5 BR) (4,100 SQ) THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SEASIDE 2 ACRE BOTANICAL BEACH ESTATE INCLUDING POOL AND GUEST COTTAGE. This 2 acre fully loaded botanical estate is hands down THE NICEST private rental on the Cayman Brac never offered until now.
If you are looking for the very best on the sister Islands this multi-million dollar estate is it! Nothing comes even close to the privacy and luxury that this estate offers. Recent guests have been ecstatic with the detail to beauty and the value they get for their dollar. From this property you will be mesmerized by the 8 mile coastal view that is shared only by maybe one or two other homes this side of the Island.
Enjoy close proximity to shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation, plus public parks and community resources. Situated on the island of Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands this private 2 acre walled in botanical estate has very spacious rooms, porcelain and bamboo floors, enormous windows wrapping the home, large gourmet kitchen, PRIVATE MARBLE INLAYED SWIMMING POOL, jacuzzi tub, steam room, baths with hand blown glass sinks, 200’ Private nice sandy beach, fully landscaped botanical yard, BBQ, wet bar, entertainment room holds 20, library, fitness gym, global arcade, stocked fridge and shore diving from back door a must. 24/7 home assistance and plenty of space to soak up the sun.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3)
- Balcony (2)
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront : The Estate is directly on the beach. This means it has 220' of private beach!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : There is WiFi through out the master home.
- Other Amenities
- Marble swimming pool/fire place, steam room, and one of the most amazing beach diving spots found on our Island.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : A renter must be at least 29 years of age and provide proof fo this before entering the Estate.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 2 acre walled in private estate with over 200' of sandy beach, bicycles, in-house library, wet bar/fridge, arcade, and the single most dramatic view only taken in from this very special home.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
......................1-5 Guests | 6-11 Guests | 12-15 Guests
Dec 01-Apr 31 : $495/night $3025/wk | $605/night $3050/wk | $660/night $3240/wk
May 01-Nov 30 : $420/night $2785/wk | $525/night $2800/wk | $555/night $3130/wk
10% Government Room Tax is required in addition to all charges.
50% Deposit is due at time of booking, balance due 45 days prior to rental
date. INQUIRE WITHIN ABOUT FURTHER DISCOUNTS!!!
FOR BOOKING OVER THE PHONE, PLEASE CALL ME AT THE NUMBER LISTED.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
As an expat from the Western States I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Cayman Brac. If you have never been here before or maybe you are a returning visitor there is one thing certain it's the chance of a life time to experience this place.
Why the Owner Chose South Side
I have recently relocated from Seattle, Wa. to Cayman Brac and it has been nothing but a blissful serenity since arriving on this magnificent Island. These friendly, warm "Brackers" as they are called, welcome visitors to their island with open arms. Unlike its more developed sister, Grand Cayman, the Brac has managed to remain relatively unspoiled, although modern enough to provide the comforts of home. I have traveled most of the Caribbean and abroad and nothing compares to the unique and rich flavors that the local folk here deliver. This Island is a safe haven for harmony minded and thrill seeking individuals!
The Unique Benefits of this House
This is truly the most unique location and home that are just not offered anywhere else. For the owner to open up this estate is nothing but a treat for those of you who seek out the maximum comfort and quality that you would want from any vacation home around the world to offer. The library has a hand etched marine glass French door and a 100 book collection. Too much hand blown glass throughout the home to get into. Spanish stone kitchen countertops ebb and flow with the all stainless steel appliances. The landscaping is pure beauty and it has been handcrafted in every detail which shows from the point of entry. The 8 mile coastal view is only offered from our birds eye view as the property is expanded out on one of the few jetties. This is anything but a humble abode. 24 hour request service is available. Treat yourself and book this special memory and try to do so early!!! See you soon.
Property Photos
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- PRIVATE POOL 8 MILE VIEW - South Side Cayman Islands Vacation Home; Right on the Beach! Wi-Fi
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- PRIVATE POOL WITH THATCH CABANA - South Side Cayman Islands Vacation Home; Right on the Beach! Wi-Fi
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- MASTER KITCHEN - South Side Cayman Islands Vacation Home; Right on the Beach! Wi-Fi
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- MASTER BATH
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- LIBRARY
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- ENTERTAINMENT ROOM DOWSTAIRS W/WET BAR & GLOBAL ARCADE
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- GUEST POOL HOUSE AND MASTER IN BACKGROUND
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- BEDS IN POOL HOUSE 1 FULL 1 SINGLE PLUS FULL KITCHEN
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- 1 OF 5 PATIO'S
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- GUEST BEDROOM 1 OF 3 IN MASTER 1 QUEEN BED
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- GUEST ROOM 2 OF 3 IN MASTER TWO SINGLE BEDS
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- DOWNSTAIRS GUEST BATHROOM
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- KITCHEN BATHROOM
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- Sea Side View
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- ENTRANCE OF ESTATES
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- FIREPLACE AT POOL
Traveler Reviews (21)
Cayman Brac Experience
Guest: Barbara
(Lubbock, Tx)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 12/28/11
Our family stayed here for two weeks last August and loved every minute of it. Shane is the quintessential host. Our every need was taken care of. The estate is absolutely beautiful. We were there with our grandchilddren, son & daughter-in-law, and son-in-law. The g-kids loved swimming in the pool and playing in the ocean. They really enjoyed the hide-n-seek games they played at night in the "jungle" that also has a pool table right in the middle of it "outside." The pig and chickens thrilled them. The adult crew dived 2-3 times a day without ever getting on an expensive diving boat. They reached the sunken ship easily and were just enthralled with the different diving sites. The house is beautiful, roomy, and with large rooms. The kitchen was well stocked & we had everything we needed. It's truly the best place to stay on the island. Since this was our first trip out of the states we were pretty shocked at the high cost of groceries, gas, car rental, etc. But in retrospect it was all worth it. The views are just unbelievable.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Favorite Vacation Rental In The "Brac"
Guest: Genny
(Gander, NFLD, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
We discovered Cayman Brac in the mid 90's and have made our annual family retreat/diving vacation there annually ever since. We initially stayed at Divi Tiara, which was nice but not ideal for our family gatherings. We've since experimented with various home rentals, some OK, some not so good but a couple years ago we finally found our dream home away from home at Shane Timothy's Garden Estates and will never stay anywhere else but with Shane. Typically 6-8 in our group, Garden Estates is perfect - a large beautiful house and guesthouse on a huge quiet private property surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees with a long stretch of private beach. The grounds are vast with various places to hang out and shaded hammocks all over. The pool is great to cool off in the day and perfect at night with mood lighting. Four of us shore dive almost every day and everyone snorkels. The Brac is perfect for both. One very convenient bonus of staying at Garden Estates is that Shane provides diving and snorkel gear - including tanks! No having to track down tanks at the local dive shop. No having to lug around so much diving and snorkel equipment in our luggage. Plenty of water toys for the pool and ocean too. Very nice! The house has a beautiful modern kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances (wow, the fridge is always totally stocked!) and we find ourselves staying in and cooking big meals for the group most nights in the kitchen and/or on the BBQ. Breakfasts are cool - Shane delivers fresh laid organic eggs from his own chickens, and organic fruit from his farm a few miles away. mmm Papaya, Pineapple Mango, Banana!! Shane is always a great host and lines up activities like fishing and boat-diving and keeps us informed of local events. Seriously, I could go on for a long time. I really have experienced nothing comparable to Garden Estates in Cayman Brac and highly recommend it. We will be back again.. and again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Bush group from Ky
Guest: bushman
(Lexington Ky)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11
Review Submitted: 12/09/11
Our group consists of 4 couples and we had plenty of room and privacy. Snorkeling and diving from the beach was great. Good clarity, great reefs, and lots of fish life. With the help of Shane (owner) we knew our way to all the local fun bar/restaurants, grocery & liquor stores, and the best dive sites. Shane insured that we had absolutely anything and everything we needed 24/7. We took a cooler full of meat with us to the island. Big hint! This is permitted if all meat or foods are in their original package. Also, the pool area and pool house were an added bonus. After late nights the many hammocks were frequented by all of us the following day. A blissful way to recharge your battery.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Cayman Brac was perfect. Garden Estates was the ultimate
Guest: The Benjafields
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 11/22/11
Cayman Brac was recommended as a diver's paradise "under the radar" by someone I met diving in Hawaii last year. Thanks to VRBO, I found Shane's cool house and me and my wife, and 3 other couples headed down for some great times and diving. As it turned out, Cayman Brac was even better than I expected. A very quiet tropical paradise with few tourists and very nice locals. Shane and Johanna made life real easy for us by directing us to the best shore diving sites and where to get tanks. They also arranged a boat to take us over to nearby Little Cayman for a day trip which included diving, lounging on an isolated beautiful beach, snorkelling and fishing! One of the highlights of our trip. Shane and Johanna were great hosts making sure we were well taken care of. They took us out to dinner, watch a live band, and some of the places to hang out in the evenings. Shane's house was great - what a great setting right on the ocean on a large cool designed property. Lounging in the hammocks in the relaxing ocean breeze with a Corona in hand… Perfect for our group of 8. One couple stayed in the beach house beside the pool. Some nights we stayed in and cooked feasts (perfect kitchen for it!) and other nights we went to the local eateries like Captain's Table and Brac Reef. The fresh laid eggs from Shane's chicken coup, freshly picked mango and papaya in the morning were a very nice touch!!! Anyway, the best vacation house I ever rented by far. Everyone had a memorable time. We will be back next summer for sure. Highly recommended. Thanks Shane and Johanna!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Perfect Family Vacation
Guest: Fans of "The Garden Estate"
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/09/10
Review Submitted: 05/23/11
We have stayed on Cayman Brac several times in the past and keep coming back to this beautiful and peaceful island. But with a family that has grown, we needed more space and we lucky enough to find Shane's house to accommodate us. We are 5 adults and two small children. Our stay at Shane's house was so perfect that we booked another stay almost as soon as we returned home. The property is spacious, private, wonderful for spending time together as a family and also finding quiet, secluded spots to read or nap in one of the many hammocks. Shane and Johanna's hospitality were beyond our expectations; we never expected to have fresh eggs delivered in the morning! Our kids loved Oatmeal the pig, and seeing the chickens running around outside with their chicks. It is now 6 months after our visit and it is still fresh in our memories and we eagerly await our next stay. Thank you to Shane and Johanna!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Amazing family vacation!!
Guest: Minnesotans
(Ottertail Lake, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
We stayed at the home from January 14-21st of this year, and we cannot say enough about what a beautiful location/property this is! It is a huge property with a neighboring property on only one side and miles and beautfiul beach on the other. The home was clean and well stocked with clean linens, beach towels, sunscreen, and basic food items. The home is so spacious with a large kitchen that is perfect for gathering and cooking big meals, and good sized rooms for gathering on both the upper and lower levels. There is also a deck right off the kitchen that is perfect for morning coffee and sunrise views. We had 6 adults and 2 children and we had plenty of room for all of us to be together when we wanted, but also to have our own space as well. The layout of the bedrooms is great with each bedroom having direct access to a bathroom. We spent a great deal of time by the pool on the property during the day to swim, suntan, or lay in the shaded hammock area witha good book. In the evening, we often returned to the pool area to watch the sunset and have a bonfire.The location was also great....close to restaurants, grocery, and liquor stores. We ate at the Palms, Aunt Sha's Kitchen, La Experanza and Captain's Table. We had great food everywhere we went and wonderful service. We also went down the beach to the public beach area for swimming and snorkeling a couple of afternoons. From the ocean front views to the tranquil surroundings to the wonderful local people...it was overall an unforgetable family vacation. We would absolutely recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a memorable vacation for a large group of friends or family.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Above and Beyond our Expectations!
Guest: Lorri and the gang from SC
(Lancaster, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
This beautiful estate, the amazing island and its people, and our fabulous host Shane were all above and beyond what our group expected to find on our spring break vacation in Cayman Brac! After we missed our connection from Grand Cayman because bad weather back home delayed our departure, Shane was kind enough to make two trips to the airport to meet us on Saturday! From that moment on, he was a great host making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect week, even taking us on an exciting tour of the island. He was always just a phone call away! The various activities available on the island kept our energetic friends busy swimming, snorkeling, bike riding, and exploring caves while the rest of the group relaxed around the pool and enjoyed the many hammocks on the property. The restaurants in the area (The Alexander and Brac Reef) offered delicious meals and Shane brought fresh Grouper from one of the local fishermen one evening. Our group of nine had plenty of room to be together and the property was large enough to enjoy a little solitude when desired. Cayman Brac is a laid back island and the people are warm and friendly. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking! Shane's place is a magnificent retreat that provided memories our group will remember for a lifetime. I cannot say enough good things about this place or the kindness and hospitality shown us before, during and even after our stay. You must see and experience it yourself to fully appreciate it!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Better than too good to be true!
Guest: Jim
(Minneapolis, MN USA)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
Shane & Johanna are remarkable host & hostess. Their hospitality is truly above & beyond. We stayed at their home for 2 weeks. It is easily the nicest place we've stayed at in the Caribbean. The vacation was remarkable. This was a reunion for both sides of the family. At any time there were 10 of us on the estate with a total 15 cycling thru over the 14 days. All of were astounded with the location. The layout of the house is amazing; there are several places for groups to hangout as well a numerous places to be alone with a book. There are hammocks everywhere for relaxing siestas in the shade. We made daily use of the large pool area as well as walks on the beach where we only saw each another, stunning scenery & island wild-life. Groups of us went snorkelling daily at different locations; all were spectactular. Many went biking, hiking, & investigated several caves around the island. The Estate has all kind of entertainment, board games, a sand vollyball/badmitton/boche ball court, various decks; table tennis among palm trees, a selection of floaties & snorkel gear, a few bikes & much more. The kitchen is top-notch & was stocked when we arrived including with a couple chilled bottles of wine. The snack bar sat all us. Shane met us at the airport & helped us with our luggage. He also arranged to get us fresh fish from local fisherman. Over the past 20 years we have visited many holiday locations, usually different spots. Shane & Johanna's Garden Estate is one we'll vacation at again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Awesome Girl's Getaway
Guest: Susan DeRamus
(Birmingham, AL USA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10
Review Submitted: 04/18/11
I can't say enough about how we enjoyed our stay at Shane's beautiful beach estate. We had selected this home for our annual girl's getaway and were so pleasantly surprised with the variety of amenities. We had a fabulous time. The island is quiet and quaint, but very picturesque and the people very friendly. We felt like locals. The property is incredible. Shane and Johanna made sure that we had everything that we needed from the moment we arrived (checked in by phone as needed, etc.) Shane gave us a tour of the property which is a combination of a Caribbean paradise and Amazon rainforest. So cool!! The chickens are more like the property managers, but Oatmeal, the amazing pig, was definitely a highlight!! She even made our calendar that we do from our trip pictures. The house is very spacious and the view from the deck was the perfect lunchtime or sunset dinner setting. My favorite part was the beachfront gazebo hammocks. I could have lived there!! There were so many hammocks spread over the property that I lost count. We didn't utilize the guest house, except for the refrigerator for poolside cooling, since there were only 4 of us, but both houses could easily accomodate multiple families. The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked and we took Johanna's recommendation and had Anu, the chef, come in for two evening meals. They were delicious. We often talk about how great that food was. The water was a little rough when we were there (November 2010) so we didn't get to snorkel as much as we would have liked, but that just gave us more poolside time!! I enjoyed the video arcade as I am "old school" when it comes to video games (no hand-held for me!!) The downstairs bar area is a great place to gather, watch movies, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed Shane's tour of the parrott reserve. So unique!! All in all a perfect vacation!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Island Oasis Perfection………
Guest: CK²
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11
Review Submitted: 04/16/11
The Garden Estate is immaculate. Swimming pool area is a perfect setting for any time of the day or night. Would be perfect for a destination wedding. Beautiful tropical plants, flowers, and trees all over the estate. Everything is clean and well maintained. Perfect for just a romantic couple (like us), 5-6 couples, or 3-4 families. Not sure where to begin because we had so many new and interesting experiences; fresh eggs/fruit left at our doorstep, grilling fresh caught Grouper, feeding Oatmeal the pig our daily compost (sorry for calling you a pig Oatmeal), petting Shane’s cattle and hearing their names, having Roosters/chickens/chicks following you, seeing the parrots, iguanas, brown booby birds and their all white chicks, walking through Shane’s amazing collection of fruit trees, diving at Radar Reef and seeing a turtle and the dolphin statue led by Shane (that day was the pinnacle of our Brac experience), listening to Shane discuss his Eco-friendly development which is amazing..........all of this was possible because of Shane and Johanna’s unbelievable hospitality and sharing this remarkable beach home. As a host; Shane & Johanna, are way over the top with regard to accommodating their guests. We have stayed at many VRBO’s; Cabo, Costa Rica, Key West, Napa, etc. and all have been fantastic, but Shane & Johanna’s personal touch to our Cayman Brac experience is second to none. Would we go again? We are already planning our next trip to The Garden Estate at The Brac to visit our new friends. Regards, Wannabe Brackers from Chicago CK²
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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