Vacation Rentals by Owner

Rum and Kai

Guest: pat (Alexandria VA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

You truly have a beautiful condo in an amazing location. The white sand and crystal water were beyond our imagination and take your breath away as soon as you enter the condo looking out on the ocean. With the accommodations your condo had to offer were that of a top rated hotel from the sheets to well appointed kitchen Rum and Kai had every thing we needed so we felt at home in paradise. The book you provided to introducing us to Grand Cayman was very helpful from amazing places to dine to the best snorkeling the island has to offer helped us get as much in as possible. We look forward to coming back and will recommend Rum and Kai to any one that wants a experience in paradise.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect!

Guest: Jenny (Salt Lake City, UT / USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

You will LOVE this place! My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights in June of 2011. It was absolutely perfect! The owners have thought of EVERYTHING when it comes to things that the renters might need or want during their stay. This place has it all! It's very clean, really roomy and decorated to match the feel of Grand Cayman and Rum Point. The view from the screened in deck is incredible! We spent mornings and evenings dining outside enjoying the turquoise water and sound of the waves. Just typing this makes me miss it! If our travels bring us back to Grand Cayman, this is definitely the place we would like to stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Do Not Hesitate...book this place now!!!

Guest: Gilbert & Jenny (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

My wife and I booked this unit for the first four nights of our Cayman trip! Matt and Tracy were great at sending me information about the unit and the area prior to the trip. The condo was perfect for us and was even better than the pictures! It was furnished and decorated so well that we'd like them to come to our home and do the same ; ) We had everything we needed and more!!! We ate all our meals on the patio and had very nice candlight dinners. The NorthCoast Management on site were great and responded quickly when we called. Snorkeling was awesome and we highly recommend taking the walk to Cayman Kai and riding the current back to Rum Point- we saw stingray, all kinds of fish and even a friendly sea turtle! Some of the brain coral forms were as big as a Volkswagon Beetle!!! Bring everything you need to eat in, or go next door to Rum Point and enjoy the bar and grill and/or the restaurant. We had the catch of the day and split the entree' and and appetizer and were pleasanty full. The meal was very delicious. Over the Edge was also nice for an evening meal, but apply bug spray before you go out. Having Red Sail Sports nextdoor made it very easy to book our trip to Sting Ray City, A Must Do! A car is convenient to have to run for more groceries or Caybrew. It's also a nice way to see other beaches and the rest of the island! Matt and Tracy provide some great info in the unit if you want to go exploring. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home! It was phenomenal and we'd do it all over again, maybe even with the kids!

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

Awesome beach rental

Guest: snorkeler (East Lansing, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

My boyfriend, sister and I stayed here and absolutely loved it. Being an amateur snorkeler, this area is a great place for beginners. My boyfriend and I saw squid, barracuda, stingrays, huge lobster, flounder, puffer fish, parrot fish, and much more. One of our favorite things to do was eat all our meals and read on the screened-in porch. Great amenities - washer/dryer, kitchen with utensils (pots, pans, dishwasher, flatware), extra snorkel gear. Would definitely stay again when returning to Grand Cayman. The area - Rum Point - was very nice as well. While it was far from the rest of the island, it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle the cruise ships cause along 7 Mile Beach. Very relaxed and peaceful. The restaurant right next to the Retreat was great. I had yummy fish and chips and a strong mudslide haha.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

This place has it all!

Guest: snorkeler (East Lansing, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

My boyfriend, sister and I stayed here and absolutely loved it. Being an amateur snorkeler, this area is a great place for beginners. My boyfriend and I saw squid, barracuda, stingrays, huge lobster, flounder, puffer fish, parrot fish, and much more. One of our favorite things to do was eat all our meals and read on the screened-in porch. Great amenities - washer/dryer, kitchen with utensils (pots, pans, dishwasher, flatware), extra snorkel gear. Would definitely stay again when returning to Grand Cayman. The area - Rum Point - was very nice as well. While it was far from the rest of the island, it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle the cruise ships cause along 7 Mile Beach. Very relaxed and peaceful. The restaurant right next to the Retreat was great. I had yummy fish and chips and a strong mudslide haha.

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

Perfect Vacation

Guest: kneelay (Bridgewater, NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

Matt and Tracey were great from the initial inquiry for rental through the end of our stay. They answered all questions and provided plenty of information to help plan our vacation. The unit is very well appointed/decorated with all the amenities one could hope for in a vacation home and then some. The view from the screened in balcony is amazing. The unit overall seemed to be one of the best in the complex. The location of the complex is great in that it offers plenty of privacy even with Rum Point (popular tourist attraction) located right next door. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing (yes you can see both if you get up early enough). A car is a must if you wish to explore the island which we did. Drove to the turtle farm, seven mile beach and "into town" as well as exploring the east end. The beach is small but is very good. Be sure to bring reef/water shoes as there is a good amount of turtle grass and some rocks along with some sandy areas. Our 3 y/o had a blast making sand castles and looking at the "yucky crabs" and snails. During our stay the water was a little choppy and the wind was blowing pretty well. Overall the beach is good for swimming and snorkeling. Saw a baby sting ray near the beach and a barracuda under the dock. Did not venture all the way out to the coral gardens since the water was choppy but did see a variety of sea life snorkeling not too far from shore. As recommended by Matt & Tracey we ventured out to other beaches and were very glad we did. We tried Chester's and Over the Edge in terms of nearby restaurants and both were great. Would definitely recommend Rum & Kai to anyone looking for a quite but eventful (if you choose) getaway.

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

NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!!!

Guest: Elaine S. (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

My wife and I just returned from our weeks stay in early April at "Rum & Kai". We have rented previously owned units throughout the Caribbean, FL, AZ, Maui and Canada. We must say that this unit comes with all of your essentials (+ many extras) to make your vacation enjoyable. Only your personal items will be all that you need. The in-suite washer/dryer is an added bonus to take home your duty free items as you will only need a few days worth of clothes. Previous comments and owner's desciption are accurate so we will not duplicate. Rum Point is very remote for those who enjoy solitude. You will need a car though to see other parts of the island and for restaurants. Dining is very casual dress from big city standards (shorts, golf shirt and sandals are the norm). "The Retreat" property is well maintained and the owners provide very useful info on where to dine, snorkel and dive, both before you arrive and in the unit itself. For those who wish to visit Seven Mile beach, the car trip is approximately 50 minutes and we enjoyed our full day there. Take along the owner's beach chairs, towels and cooler provided and beware of the cruise ship(s) visitors. NO DISAPPOINMENTS from us.

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

Gorgeous condo and a wonderful trip!

Guest: Joshua K (Ringwood, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

Wow - We had such an amazing time on our one week trip! The condo was really very well kept, and the decorating and comfort it had was a real treat. We went to various beaches across the island, and we believed the beaches right outside the condo (Rum Point) were the nicest on the island! We would definitely recommend this place to our friends and would absolutely stay there again. Overall, an amazing trip!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Gorgeous Condo with an amazing view of the clear blue water/white sand

Guest: megan p (Canton, Ct)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Very well maintained, fully stocked condo with everything a traveler would need to fulfill their beach getaway. We snorkeled right from their private beach. Across the beach is all the diving/snorkeling/water sports activities you could ask for. Walking distance to local restaurant and shop. Condo was PERFECT we would recommend to anyone and go back anytime!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Beautiful one bedroom condo- AMAZING view and private beach

Guest: mattk (CT)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

We didnt want to leave. The condo was gorgeous, the resort was very well kept and had its own private beach. The condo had all the amenities plus everything else you would think you would need on a beach vacation ie beach bag, beach chair, towels, bug spray. It was so relaxing and the condo had a view of the clear blue water and white sandy beach!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Everything as advertised & more!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

We were wowed by this condo from the moment we opened the door to see the beautiful ocean view that we were going to enjoy for the next week. The photos on this listing are very accurate, as is the description of the unit & the area. The third-floor location means you get a great view of the ocean, and it was very quiet. It seemed like we were the only ones there most of the time. While this is a one-bedroom unit, you could easily accommodate several more than the two of us. The bedroom was very spacious and the lanai was also very roomy with plenty of furniture. We used the kitchen for light breakfast and lunch, but there looked to be plenty of small appliances, dishes, pans, etc. We enjoyed having the ice maker on the fridge to fill the cooler for a day at the beach. Other things we especially liked: Fresh flowers when we arrived were a nice touch Lots of extra towels/linens in the unit Ceiling fans in living room & bedroom (and the a/c cooled down quickly) Beach chairs/coolers/snorkel fins Washer/dryer so we could bring half the clothes we needed for the trip Wifi was great (although we did have trouble getting it to work - along with the TV - when we first arrived but the condo's office staff helped us out quickly) Use of local and international telephone in the unit The snorkel guides in the unit (and online) LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION :) This was our first trip to Cayman and we were very happy that we chose the Rum Point area versus Seven Mile Beach. We visited SMB on two different days and were glad to experience it, but Rum Point was more our style. We enjoyed snorkeling on several different beaches in the area, loved being able to go right next door for outings with Red Sail and the restaurants in the area were very reasonable. We did bbq night at Kaibo, dined once at Over the Edge and ate several times at The Driftwood and also The Wreck (right next door at the Rum Point beach). Oh, and we got donuts one morning at Dunkin' Donuts which was down the road a bit near The Reef Resort. Thanks again Matthew & Tracey for opening up your home to us & for providing great information to help newcomers & returning visitors to enjoy Grand Cayman. The main reason we chose Cayman for our 12th wedding anniversary was to snorkel from the beach, and your guides helped us take advantage of all that the island offered.

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

10th Anniversary Trip

Guest: Susan (Mooresville, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

My husband and I love Grand Cayman. Rum Point is our happy place. We went here for our 10th Anniversary trip in July. We gambled during hurricane season and it paid off. Rum and Kai is perfect for a couple's retreat. I loved the condo. It suited our needs perfectly and was very well equipped. We enjoyed ourselves greatly and would definitely go back in an instant! The owners were very responsive and their place was immaculate. I have no reservations to highly recommend this place! Thanks so much!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

What an Underwater Paradise!

Guest: Helen and Aaron (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We had a fabulous time at #13 Rum & Kai. The flat was perfect - great location, superbly decorated and kitted out. But by far the best part was the snorkelling outside - what and underwater paradise! I think we would have been lucky to have seen Nurse Sharks, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Hawksbill and Green Turtles, Green Moray Eel, Yellow Fin Grouper, giant Parrotfish, Spotted Lobsters, Barracuda and so much more had we paid to go diving. But here it was right on the doorstep. We very much hope to be back. (The underwater snorkeling guides provided were particularly nice to have).

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: rebekah (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

MOST RELAXING PLACE ON THE ISLAND My Husband and I rented the condo for 4 nights for our anniversary. The condo was very clean and well stocked. We loved the screened in porch and the convenience of having a kitchen and washer/dryer. One of the best snorkelling spots on the island is just a few yards from the condo. We stayed in Seven Mile the last 2 nights and while there are more things to do, we deifinitely enjoyed the condo more! Dinner at Kaibo was well-prepared but the portions were small. I guess when you're paying 35 bucks for a piece of fish, you are expecting a normal portion size not appetizer (or sushi) size. Rum point was great for a casual lunch. Nice to sit right on the beach. We did rent a car which I highly recommend. Just to have more dining options and tour the island a bit. We had dinner at the Lighthouse. The atmosphere on the patio was very romantic. The drinks and appetizers were good. Our fish was overcooked, though. I can't remeber the name of the restaurant but our favorite was the one owned by the Indian gentleman. The lobster was fantastic!

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Brilliant place, really nice guys

Guest: Yorkie98 (London)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/29/10

Grand Cayman's a real divide in terms of places to stay and we were in 2 minds about which part of the island to stay on and the type of accommodation to stay in. Matt was really helpful and honest with all the questions we had and staying in Rum Point really was a great call. The apartment and the views were spectacular and really well laid out. We absolutely loved it. Having seen 7 mile beach on the 2nd part of our stay, it really doesn't compare. Highly recommended for winding down, getting away from it or just the pure romance of the location and the views.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise!

Guest: witz_end (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/16/10

Just returned from a wonderful 8 night stay at Rum & Kai at the Retreat at Rum Point. What an incredible week we had at Rum & Kai! Rum Point is a wonderful, family oriented paradise to relax and enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Rum & Kai is well equipped and immaculate. The Wreck bar and Red Sail is conveniently located next door at Rum Point. Enjoyed a wonderful morning on the Red Sail Glass bottom boat with Capt. Jimmy at Stingray City. We had an awesome trip! Thanks for sharing your vacation home with us. We enjoyed Rum & Kai. We'll try to send our friends your way. Hopefully we'll be back soon!

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

Paradise!

Guest: witzend (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/10

Just returned from a wonderful 8 night stay at Rum & Kai at the Retreat at Rum Point. What an incredible week we had at Rum & Kai! Rum Point is a wonderful, family oriented paradise to relax and enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Rum & Kai is well equipped and immaculate. The Wreck bar and Red Sail is conveniently located next door at Rum Point. Enjoyed a wonderful morning on the Red Sail Glass bottom boat with Capt. Jimmy at Stingray City. Can't wait to return to Rum Point!

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

Guest: Meghan & Steve (Carmel, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 03/18/10

What a beautiful place! Great view of the caribbean blue waters. The condo is very spacious, with everything you could possibly need. Even in a condo complex, we felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. Loved the close proximity to Rum Point. After a trip around the island, we think this location has the best view. We are looking forward to our next trip to Grand Cayman, and Rum & Kai.

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Guest: Michelle Landry (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

My husband and I stayed at Rum & Kai for our 10th anniversary. We wanted an nice quiet, cozy place that was on the beach. We sure found it. Matthew, the owner, was great at getting back to me and answering all our questions when we were deciding on where to stay. The view is so incredible, the pictures didn't do it justice. We had a ritual of sipping our coffee each morning out on the lanai and just listening to the waves and rustling palm leaves, not saying a word to each other. Sheer bliss. The condo is spacious and well appointed. I made sure to ask if there was a blender. My husband had a blast making coconut drinks from the coconuts found on the grounds (he always wanted to do that!). The welcome packet included snorkeling maps to some fantastic areas off the beach I'm sure we would have missed otherwise. The beach is great. Nice and quiet just like we wanted. Some days we were the only people on it. Next door is small beach club that is a bit more lively on some days. The mudslides there at the Wreck bar were awesome, but pricey. We ate dinner next door at the Rum Point Club restaurant and I would highly recommend it. We were accurately advised the food was much better there than lunch at the Wreck Bar. While we used the barbeque grills most nights, we did eat at Kaibo and Over the Edge, both were very good. If you want a special dinner, the Lighthouse is great. Ask for the special table for a really romantic experience. We are so glad we stayed here and hope to come back for our 15th. Wonderful owners and just a real special place.

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Guest: Dana Staples (Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

Very nice unit, very clean, very well equipped, excellent location. The security seems good; there is a restaurant and bar close by, they are never seen or heard. A great screened lanai, good snorkeling out front, better snorkeling not far away. A kitchen with all of the toys and an eclectic video library.

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Guest: Dana Staples1 (Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

This is a very nice unit, exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well appointed. All of the kitchen toys a traveling gourmand might want, an excellent screened lanai with a nice view and proximity to the beach, a beach bar and restaurant. Good snorkeling in walking distance and excellent snorkeling within a five minute drive.

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Guest: T &T H.
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/10

Just recently returned from a week+ stay at Cayman and the Retreat. This location is great. It is right on the ocean front on the quiet, yet beautiful North side. It has a great beach, it's own pool and next to Rum Point; which is a great beach and restrauant area. The Rum and Kai condo has all you need, secure/ safe place and nicely decorated. The owners and property management were great to work with and the process was very easy also. Would defintely return to Cayman and the Retreat again.

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Guest: LEVA (-)
Date of Stay: 02/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

This unit is the best we've encountered after many many trips to various locales. This condo is spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and provides all amenities. We never needed the air-conditioning as there are windows on three sides of this unit that supply wonderful cross-breezes. It was a treat to come inside from the heat to this naturally cooled condo!The views from the lanai are amazing and relaxing. We enjoyed many glasses of wine on the balcony! This location cannot be beat. Rum Point is right next door and offers a small scale offering of restaurants, bar, gift shop and an excursion company.Good snorkeling on site as well; spent time with a baby ray..visited the resident barracuda under the dock; lotsa fun!Our goal was to avoid the business of Georgetown and stay somewhere idyllic and this is defnitely the place and condo unit where we found it.· By LEVA from LONDON, CANADA on 2/4/2010 for a stay in 1/1/2010

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Guest: Ellen25 (Westfield, NJ)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

My husband and I stayed at Rum & Kai 11/09. It was very clean, spacious and comfortable. We did not cook much, but the kitchen looked like it had anything you could possibly need. I especially liked sitting on the lanai which was very private and had a great view of the beautiful water. If you want lots of action, crowds and nightlife, stay in the Seven Mile Beach area. The Rum Point area is beautiful, very quiet and relaxing and was a nice base for exploring the island. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Just what we wanted

Guest: Rebekah D. (Chattanooga,TN)
Date of Stay: 11/14/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

We had a lovely time staying in your Rum Point condo! Many relaxing mornings spent sipping tea on the porch & enjoying the beautiful view & terrific breeze. Also enjoyed the snorkel equipment & even saw a sting ray just off the beach! Thanks for sharing your home, we'll treasure the memories there as it was also the first week of our marriage :)

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

Guest: Peter DiLeo (Milford, CT)
Date of Stay: 11/01/09 Review Submitted: 11/01/09

This condo is located on one of the most magnificent spots that we could have imagined. It is a beautiful, quiet, secluded beach located next to Rum Point—a key destination in the Caymans. The beach also provided amazing and safe snorkeling. This was our first time snorkeling and we were able to see some incredible sites just 30 yards off the beach.The condo itself is gorgeous, spacious, and has everything that we needed. It also has a screened lanai with a view of the ocean that was perfect for breakfast and lunch. And Rum Point, just walking distance from our beach, provided numerous water sports, dining, and bar.We will be hard pressed to duplicate a vacation spot as beautiful as this.

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Guest: Alisson Gilbert (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/03/09

The condo is immaculately kept with everything you could possibly need. The property is clean, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location is away from the noisy and crowded commercial district of 7 Mile Beach, but right around the corner (100 yards) from the beach club where you can spend the entire day lounging/relaxing, enjoy food and drinks, and watch the incredible sunsets. Although we're both rather novice, the water is perfect for snorkling. The location also allows you to explore the lesser traveled parts of the island (we thoroughly enjoyed the botanical gardens which were virtually empty). My husband and I felt that we really got to see and enjoy the island without being stuck in the tourist areas, but weren't isolated, as we could take a short drive and be in George Town. We highly recommend this condo and are planning on returning next year.

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