Beach Front Condo: Any Closer and You Would Be in the Ocean

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  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Jeanine
  • Date of stay 07/01/07
  • Review Submitted 07/29/07
  Just returned from 6 wonderful days in Grand Cayman at Bart's condo. The location is ideal and the snorkeling out front is amazing! There's a shipwreck just down the beach to the left (an easy swim). The morning we left our daughter and her friend saw tons of fish, including a barracuda, stingray and lobster. The views from the balcony are beautiful, the location is perfect and the condo was just right for our family. Our biggest recommendation is to skip the big boats our to StingRay City and try to book a trip out there with Captain Crosby. Wonderful, relaxing...it was just the 5 of us and he hoisted the sail and brought out his guitar for the ride back to shore. He even drove us over to a lunch place and had lunch with us. Great guy!! The Wharf restaurant is a fun, but quite expensive and a bit over rated. I think I'd go to the Ritz for a really good dinner if I was to spend that much again. The restaurants right near the condo are really good too! Thanks Bart!

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• A wonderful, relaxing holiday

  A wonderful, relaxing holiday

  • Guest Amanda and Rob
  • Date of stay 04/19/13
  • Review Submitted 05/07/13
  We had a wonderful holiday in this fabulous condo. The apartment is very clean and comfortable and the view from the terrace is just wonderful. We chose to stay in for dinner most evenings to enjoy the sunset, finding it so convenient to cook in the lovely, well-equipped kitchen, with the large fridge and ice maker meaning we also had plenty of cool drinks to enjoy in the sun. The Kirk supermarket is an easy 10 minute walk away (towards George Town) and the liquor store is also a short walk from the condo. We didn't hire a car as we didn't need to finding we could get to most places we wished to visit either by walking or taking the mini buses which go up and down the 7 mile beach stretch every ten minutes costing CI$2 or US$2.50 per person. We enjoyed the condo, the pool and the snorkelling at George Town Villas so much that we were really happy to stay on site for much of the holiday just relaxing and watching the wild iguanas. This specific condo is in the prime location - right at the end overlooking the ocean - and it seemed to us that the George Town Villas complex is quieter and less crowded than many of the other condo options. In addition to the snorkelling at George Town Villas, we would recommend snorkelling at both Cemetery Beach and at Eden Rock. We would also recommend the Sunday Brunch at XQs (a short walk away) and at Luca's half way up Seven Mile Beach.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

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• The condo is spotless and are all amenities are new, almost new or in excellent condition

  The condo is spotless and are all amenities are new, almost new or in excellent condition

  • Guest BobA
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  Four of us ventured forth from Minnesota and Wisconsin to the warmth of Grand Cayman for seven days at the end of March 2013 and stayed at George Town Villas. The condo was essentially spotless and all amenities were either new, nearly new or in excellent condition. The condo is very nicely furnished in all rooms; however the dining room table was primarily used for storing daily items not dining, as we had most meals out on the balcony/deck. The king size bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable, and shower was quite spacious and all tiled. The view from the condo is either due west out to sea, or northwesterly up the coast line. There is little sandy beach at GTV, instead it is primarily rocky at water’s edge with a ladder to climb down into the water, but there is a long sandy stretch below the protective wall that extends across the edge of GTV with lounging chairs. GTV is one if not the only complex along 7 Mile that has a vast open green space between the buildings and the pool area. The pool is well maintained with plenty of chairs, tables and lounge chairs and every evening the security guard re-arranges all the furniture around the pool so each morning all is ready for the new day. GTV is about a 15-20 minute walk to the south to Kirk’s Grocery. Kirk’s is a very clean and friendly grocery, with just about everything one would need. That evening I found a small Black Beard’s liquor store was about 3-5 minute walk to the north from condo, and another 5 minutes further north. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance (15-25 minutes) each direction, with small shopping areas in between. So GTV is in a good location. We used buses as much as possible. It appeared most fares were $2 Cayman/$2.50 U.S., whether going to GT or up to Turtle Farm or to Public Beach at Governor’s. We did take a sailing trip to Sting Ray city on SunRayTours’ catamaran. The captain and crew are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Sting Ray City is a must, and with a smaller group it is more intimate. We also visited the Turtle Farm but only did the exhibit share of tour, $16 U.S., or so. A lot of turtles, amazing to see so many of the big greens at once. In summary; GTV is a well maintained, secure and a well located complex. It is off the road a bit and quiet, yet easy to walk out to catch the bus or walk to things.

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

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• The condo is clean, large, well equipped and a great view!

  The condo is clean, large, well equipped and a great view!

  • Guest Ruth
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  Our stay (March 23-30) in Dr. Bart’s condo at Georgetown Villas (GTV) was great! When we arrived on Saturday afternoon via taxi we found the condo clean, large, well equipped and a great view. The sounds and views of the waves crashing on the beach and watching the sunset were relaxing and beautiful after a day of travel. We had dinner on the deck and watched the sunset! The next morning the view of the Queen Elizabeth (Cunard) was quite impressive. (We like boats and ships.) The pool was WARM, clear, and never crowded. After a warm day in Georgetown, we hit the pool right away when we arrived “home”. GTV is walking distance to a large grocery store and many places to dine; one night we walked to Royal Palms. We used the bus to go into Georgetown, The Turtle Farm and the Public Beach near the Governor’s Mansion. We also used SunraysTours to go to Sting Ray City and they picked up us. I highly recommend SunraysTours, the crew is GREAT! GTV is not crowded as some of the resorts we have experience…where you have to get a towel on the chair early in the morning. We are snorkelers and were a little disappointed with the unusually high winds that deterred us from snorkeling; we gave it a try a couple times but the water was cloudy from the turbulence caused by the wind. I want to try it another year with hope the wind speed will be less. In a few words, GTV is quiet, nice, clean, great location with a great view. We spent time on the deck enjoying the warm weather and view, and also the places to see on the Seven Mile Beach side of the island. Last year eight of us stayed a week in a house, Great Escape, at Rum Point.

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

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• Great Location and experience all around

  Great Location and experience all around

  • Guest Jeffrey T. Stewart
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/24/13
  This is a great location and affords a great experience in every way. The condo is within walking distance of downtown and a number of good spots in between, such as restaurants and the local well-stocked market. The condo itself is beautifully appointed and was in top condition. The views from the veranda are spectacular. The grounds and pool are also nicely maintained. Overall rating A+.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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• Relaxing Island life!!

  Relaxing Island life!!

  • Guest LM
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/03/13
  We just came back from 2 weeks of Island living! The condo is beautiful and has everything one needs. We had 4 people in the unit which easily accomodated us and let us have our space. The sunset view is spectacular from the balcony or sitting by the pool! The gas grill was an added bonus and we used several times while there. It was nice having the beach towels so that we did not have to pack. The washer/dryer was nice to have available and used several times during our two week stay. The grounds keeper, Emillio, is wonderful!! The whole complex is quiet and people are all friendly. We rented a car for only one day to explore rum point, but the remainder of the vacation used the bus system which are small vans. They are easy to flag down and cost $2.50 US or $2.00 CI, per person, which was a huge savings. If you are out by the large tree close to the parking lot as you walk from the unit to Snooze lane; look up in the tree. A big white owl has taken up residents. It was fun to walk by every day and take a peak. Pictures turned out amazing! Also, a big shout out to the Living the Dreams Dive team! They are a top notch group and know their stuff!! Thank you for the opportunity to rent the home. We would highly recommend this condo and will be looking forward to returning in the future.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Great Grand Cayman Vacation

  Great Grand Cayman Vacation

  • Guest Gayle
  • Date of stay 02/10/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  My husband and I had a great time staying at this George Town Villas condo. It is right on the beach and we were able to watch the sunset from our balcony. It had everything you could possibly need and was very clean and quiet. Georgetown is close by as well as many restaurants and bars.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Perfect location overlooking the sea

  Perfect location overlooking the sea

  • Guest Allan
  • Date of stay 01/26/13
  • Review Submitted 02/19/13
  Perfect location overlooking the sea--beautiful views from the balcony where we enjoyed painting and reading while our daughter and her husband snorkeled right from the beach in front of the condo. Good restaurants and liquor store within two blocks and an excellent supermarket within walking distance for the fit and a short drive for the rest of us. Condo is nicely furnished and well-equipped--provided beach towels a plus. Enjoyed grilling fresh fish from the fish market on the gas grill by the pool.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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• It was great for our family

  It was great for our family

  • Guest LW
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 01/20/13
  We just arrived back to Canada and already miss it in Cayman. We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the condo. It was great for our family.

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

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• Perfect for us!

  Perfect for us!

  • Guest Connie
  • Date of stay 01/12/13
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  Thank you so much for this opportunity! The condo is beautiful, the pool and grounds, stunning but most of all our breakfasts on the lanai and the aqua colored ocean is the BEST! We walked around the corner of a rocky area every morning to the expanse of 7-mile beach in front of us. Walking and jumping in the ocean up and down the beach was pure perfection! The use of cell phone, a nice addition. The Internet wasn't as good with Skyping, but the service otherwise was great. We love Cayman! Leaving in 2 days is NOT going to be a happy day ;( Frank and Connie

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Weekly rate 5% discount (incl. above).

Monthly rate 10% discount (incl. above).

Holiday rates (Christmas weeks): 5% surcharge.

Remember, this condo is right on the beach/ocean.

Rates (US$) include all taxes, cleaning, and other fees.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Taxes Included

Cancellation policy:

If you have any questions please contact the owner.