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A Paradise Destination- Featherstone's House of the Rising Sun
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 5 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 3-4)
Featherstone's House of the Rising Sun is a completely new two story guest cottage. Professionally decorated and with every possible amenity, it is located on a totally private 1 1/2 acre beach. Away from all noise and traffic and with no electrical or phone lines in sight, you are at one with the sea and the sky.
The downstairs living area includes a full kitchen, dining area and living room with satellite TV, DVD and VCR as well as a sound system. All this decorated in a blend of tropical and Asian motifs. In front is a lanai with seating for afternoon relaxation. Out back, under the almond trees and in your private garden, is your very own hot tub.
Upstairs is a large bedroom with king bed beautifully decorated in the soft, relaxing colors of the sea. There is a large and comfortable window seat for relaxing and reading. Art work by renowned artist, Dawn Rentz, adorns the walls. The bathroom is adjoining.
There is a small refrigerator inside the large closet for the convenience of your cool drinks or snacks while upstairs. Outside this bedroom is a balcony for long range views of the Caribbean Sea that take your vision all the way to Little Cayman to the West and to the bluff at the East end of the island. It is large enough for resting, reading or eating.
Situated on the most beautiful private beach on the island, this cottage is luxury at its best!
Keywords: Cottage
About Minnie Branch
By profession I have had, for over 30 years, an executive search firm that is specialized in Advanced Telecommunications. In addition, I have an Interior Design firm that serves the needs of the island community. All my children are grown. My other residence is in Asheville, NC.
Minnie Branch purchased this cottage in 2009
Why Minnie Branch chose Cayman Islands
Cayman Brac is a British owned island and so a friendly and stable government. You can own property here without fear of having it taken away under an unstable government. It is an English speaking culture. There is absolutely no crime on Cayman Brac. The island is still in the top 3% of clean air and water left on the planet. The people are friendly and welcome guests to their island with a generous spirit. In addition to all this, it is a uniquely beautiful island with a bluff that rises to a height of 143' above the sea at the East End. Watching the moon rise from this pinnacle is worth the entire trip to the island. This, of course, does not preclude the fact that you can see the bottom of the sea at 30' or the sunsets that leave a green flash over the water due to their intensity or that the warm, balmy breezes will not let you have a moment of stress left in your body.
What makes this cottage unique
A vast white sandy beach that invites you to come in and play. A gazebo next to the sea where you can dine under the stars or just swing in a hammock to your heart's content. Your own private cottage where you can sit in your Zen garden in the hot tub under the almond trees or on your balcony overlooking the landscape of the island. Everywhere you look on the property it is gorgeous - the beach, the cottage, the owner's home and all the palm trees, foliage and flowers that abound plentifully throughout the property. There is easy access into the sea for swimming, snorkeling, diving or taking out the 2 person kayak. Planned as a place to rival Paradise on earth, this is the ultimate vacation getaway.
Map
Shore Diving, Bone Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Star Gazing, Moonlight Dining on the Sea
Amenities
Cayman Brac Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- 800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets considered
- non smoking only
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Secure Parking
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Catering Available
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
- King size beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
- Audio Tape Player
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Gazebo
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
- alternative lifestyle
- Hot Tub
- caves
- churches
- duty free shops
- health/beauty spa
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- reefs
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain climbing
- rock climbing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(26 traveler reviews)
Definitely a slice of paradise - this place, the whole island!
We positively LOVED our stay at Featherstone. We had never been to the Cayman Islands before, and were looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway for celebrating our 10th anniversary. Everything here was perfect. Though the weather was windy and the water choppy the first couple of days we were there, the beach itself was still fantastic for lounging about reading, getting some sun, and overall relaxing. The setup on the beach is fantastic - lounge chairs, hammocks, a fantastically comfy, cozy cushioned lounger that was my favorite for reading in the shade. Cayman Brac is also just a lovely little island. There are great local places to eat, which we balanced with cooking in. It's a quiet, quaint, BEAUTIFUL island - the people are friendly, it is clean, there are beautiful beaches and interesting caves. We took one day to go out exploring, and relaxed for the rest. We had absolutely everything we needed and nothing we didn't (like hassles or stress!). I highly recommend this rental and the island... though selfishly also don't want the secret to get out! We hope to be back... <3
A fantastic, quiet getaway for relaxing and recharging. Perfect.
We stayed 10 days in the Featherstone cottage, and loved every minute of it. The sun and the ocean breezes made the property perfect for relaxing, and the cottage itself had every amenity we needed to truly let go.
The property is about halfway along the north side of the island right on the water. We were close to hikes, sights, and everything we needed. Everything on the island is a 15 drive away, and even closer to the house (on bikes) we were also able to find groceries, restaurants, and a great time at L'esperanza.
The water at Featherstone is rocky (like the whole island) but fine with water shoes, and the beach is beautiful and well-appointed with hammocks, loungers, and some gorgeous shaded areas. Very thoughtfully crafted, and incredibly well taken care of by the charming Hank.
We loved this place. Truly a wonderful place to unwind.
Paradise Found
Minnie is hands down one of the most gracious, welcoming, and hospitable hosts I have ever had the pleasure of staying with. Her house is more like a home with all the necessities you could ask for, and I am sure if it is missing something then she would be happy to find it for you. The property is located at the end of a dead end street, and has access to her private beach. There are hammocks and chairs to lounge in while relaxing and it makes you feel as if you are the only people on the island. My fiancé and I went down to the island with the intent to elope; without Minnie I don't think we could have pulled it off. She went above and beyond to open her home to us, offered to have the ceremony on her beach, and by some miracle I think only she could pull off surprised us with a white wedding cake (which we managed to bring a slice home for good luck ). We fell in love with the island, the people, and the spectacular sunsets. The brac is not your typical tourist stop of an island and has an incredible culture. It is low key, mostly iron shore, and is known for it's amazing diving. I am getting certified to dive so that when we come back in November with our families I can experience even more of what the brac has to offer. This island will always hold a special place in my heart. I cannot begin to thank Minnie enough for everything she did for us, it truly was a wonderful experience that I will forever hold close to my heart.
Many thanks and we hope to see you soon,
Michael & Carrie Phillips
Quiet little place for two
Minnie was amazing, and so is her little cottage. We stayed for 6 days on our honeymoon and could not have dreamed of more privacy. The nature! The size of the beach! The lounging options! Minnie has her beach set up for the relaxation of your choice. Hammocks! Lounge chairs, And a giant round rattan thing that became my personal favorite.
The island is full of great adventure and great people. So welcoming, friendly! We found everything we needed. Most days we were hiking and caving and discovering new water holes and beaches. But nothing beat the mid afternoon nap in the cabana on the beach in the shade and the breeze.....
The water was a bit rough when we were there, so getting into the water at the property wasn't easy. We had a couple of run ins with the sea urchins even with our water shoes. They are plentiful but easy to spot and easy to avoid in calmer waters. But we found other places on the island for water time, too. And no where on the island is far from you. The private hot tub on the deck was perfect at night, watching the stars.
The small cottage has sooo much space and is fully stocked! I loved the two floor layout with the bedroom taking up the second floor. It is large, open, with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, and lots of windows! The bedroom cooled down quickly at night. We felt instantly at home and enjoyed our time.
The property is gorgeous. We commented after touring the island how Feathertone was not only the prettiest we've seen, but one of the largest most private ocean fronts, and so well maintained.
Cayman Brac is very much an adventurer's island. We are not much into diving or snorkeling. But we had a great time! Plenty to do, see, enjoy.
Thank you, Minnie, for opening your property up to us!
The island without beach.......
The house is very nice , very warm, clean and quiet . Minnie was very good hostess . The house is recommended to stay for tranquility and nature
But we were looking for beaches where we can swim , and be resting on the sand . Cayman Brac is an Island of rocks, very windy, where only you can do is diving and snorkeling . If you want to swim you can only enter to the sea with shoes.
It was our honeymoon, and we have only 1 week , and our dream was to be on a beach.
Finally We left the house few days before , without recovering the rent already paid, and went to Grand Cayman, where we found beautiful and amazing beaches .
Cayman Brac is a very quiet small island to rest, but If you are looking for beaches, Cayman Brac it IS NOT THE PLACE.
There are few beaches on the island but all have rocks.
Relaxing and quiet getaway!
Our week at Featherstone was GREAT! While the weather didn't cooperate with snorkeling(it was very windy), it was sunny and warm all week. That was great considering we left ice and snow. Minnie was a delight to work with. I had concerns about flights and connections which she answered quickly. I was hesitant to book the house because of the stairs. We have bad knees and stairs don't always work well. The picture shows the stairs outside, but they are no longer there, however, the stairs inside were fairly east to navigate. Handrails would have made them easier. The house was cozy and private even though it was steps away from the main house. Minnie's style showed throughout the house. The downstairs was a little dark during the day, but the upstairs was light and airy. Since we didn't spend much time inside it didn't really matter. We loved the gazebos and spent most of our days camped out "holding down the beach" in comfortable chairs or hammocks.
The island is small and there isn't a lot of choice in either restaurants or groceries. We enjoyed the Star Island Restaurant. It is a local restaurant, the people are friendly and informative. Thank you, Minnie, for getting us fresh fish to cook! It was delicious.
For a quiet getaway, this is the place to go!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee (Weekly) | $50 |
| Tax Rate | 13.0% |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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