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Beautiful Oceanfront Condo on Grand Cayman's Tranquil East End
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,300 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 4 nights |
Overview
Condo, 1-2 Bedrooms (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-6)
We have a second floor condominium located at Castaways' Cove at The Reef Resort. It is a 2 bedroom unit with a private balcony overlooking the Caribbean where you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening ocean sunset or anything in between. We are steps away from the white sand beach and the water’s edge.
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Both bedrooms have a king size bed. There are 2 full bathrooms, both with tub and shower, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living/dining room area with 2 pull down Murphy beds, TV, CD, DVD system. Each bedroom has a TV as well. There is a private balcony off the living room overlooking the ocean. It has a table and chairs.
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The condo does have a lockout door which allows for customization of the rental space based on your needs. The unit can be split into a studio and a 1 bedroom unit as well as remain as a 2 bedroom unit. It can be rented to accommodate 2 people, 4 people or 6 people. THE RATES IN THE TABLE ARE FOR THE ENTIRE 2 BEDROOM; SEE NOTES FOR THE 1 BEDROOM RATES.
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The second bedroom (a studio) has a kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker and bar refrigerator and a full bath. This studio can be rented separately as it has it's own private entrance. The studio has a sliding glass door which leads to the covered balcony overlooking the ocean. There is seating for 2 on this lanai.
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The other side has 1 bedroom, full kitchen, living room/dining room, full bath and a lanai that seats 4.
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Relaxation, fun and ease are the theme of this environment. Whether you want to take a short walk 2 buildings over for a fine dining experience, a casual meal near the water or to go across the street to the food market and prepare a meal in the comfort of the condominium, the choices are all yours and easily attained.
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The Resort has many amenities to suit the needs of a family with varied interests. Water sports, a game room, gym, tennis, spa, books, excursions, and entertainment - all on site -will undoubtedly keep everyone happy.
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There are excellent dive operators in close proximity to the resort providing access to world class diving.
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During the day you can relax on the beach in one of the lounge chairs or rent a glass bottom kayak on site at White Sand Water Sports.
FOR YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF OTHERS THIS IS A STRICTLY NON-SMOKING UNIT.
This condo has has meet and passed all inspections from the Cayman Department of Tourism in July 2015.
Keywords: Condo, apartment, Oceanfront, Resort, family friendly, romantic getaway, suite, studio, 2 bedroom, quiet, many activities, Scuba diving, snorkeling, sleeps 2-6 people, little traffic
Why Nancy chose Grand Cayman
My husband and I are avid divers and have traveled to many of the Caribbean islands. We grew very fond of Grand Cayman as it has some of the best diving in the world and the area is clean, safe and the water and beaches are pristine. We were particularly drawn to the East End of Grand Cayman as it is considerably quieter than the West side and has far less traffic. When we purchased our condominium in 2004, we thought we would still travel to other islands. But we have found that the East End of Grand Cayman affords us the best combination of peacefulness, activity and friendly people so this is where we come every chance we get.
What makes this condo unique
When you sit in the living room or on the lanai, there are no sounds of traffic, rarely do you even hear people...and the unobstructed view of the vast ocean and beach...there's nothing like it for settling the spirit and mind.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hi Nancy,
We had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful. We have had a really snowy Spring here in South Dakota (we just got 4" of snow today) so it was wonderful to be in all that warmth and sun. Our friends really enjoyed it! The condo worked perfectly again!
The morning we left it was the calmest I have ever seen it on the East side so we were able to get a nice long snorkel in before we left. It was a great way to end the trip! Thanks again for letting use your condo, I will let you know when we will be returning.
The only thing that we were disappointed in was nothing to do with the condo itself, but they only had one grill for the entire resort. We weren't sure where they all went. I know last year they weren't in that great of shape, but I hope they will replace all of them. Grilling on the beach is one of our favorite things to do when we are down there. Other than that it was wonderful.
Owner Response:
Thank you for your email. I appreciate being made aware of the lack of grills. Just so you know, 3 new ones have recently been purchased and are now on site.
Amenities
East End Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo
- floor 2
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1300 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beach View
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning
- Elevator
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking Off Street ...
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Free Wifi
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 king
- King size beds (2), Murphy Beds (2)
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Room ...
- Games ...
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Balcony ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennis
- Water Sports Gear ...
- Communal Pool ...
- Shared Hot Tub ...
- botanical garden
- health/beauty spa
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- boating
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- fitness center
- cycling
- fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- sailing
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(58 traveler reviews)
Great value!
Very relaxing and quiet at our end of the beach. The only negatives are the beach is VERY rocky and difficult to get in and out (we knew it was going to be rocky but not to the extent it was), surf is fairly strong, and not much shade. They could use some umbrellas/other shade devices. We prefer this end of the island as opposed to Seven Mile Beach.
Wonderfull family vacation ,perfect location. Excellent accommodation
This was our 3rd time staying at Castaway cove (Reef Resort) and once again we had a great time. Our guests ages ranged from 13yrs - 80 yrs and every body enjoyed being steps away from the ocean and its warm waters. The East End is less crowed than 7 mile beach and you get a lovely breeze to keep you cool. There is some good snorkeling just off the beach under the pier of the hotel and the neighboring hotel. Start there and then the current pushes you down the beach.We have used both Scuba diving companies and both are very good (Compass Diving and Tortuga Diving). The owner Nancy is super easy to contact and very efficient. The accommodation is wonderful everything you need and more.
As advertised, a beautiful and conveniently located unit. Everything we hoped for and more!
this property truly exceeded our expectations--everything we hoped for and more! Clean, up-dated unit, nicely furnished, comfortable beds, great views, close to everything we needed and wanted. The East End is really the place to stay on the island, and we would stay there again in a heartbeat! And, Nancy was very pleasant, accommodating, and easy to work with.
Simply Amazing as always ! 💗
This year we went for 15 days !! Took the kids with us for 10 of the days. We rented both suites out. Worked perfectly. (Kids are 23). Lol.
This was their first time to the Cayman Islands.. thought this might be to quiet for our son and his Girlfriend.. well complete opposite!! They LOVED. The fact that they were ocean front and steps away from the ocean. They went out to different places on their own, being the island super safe. They enjoyed coming back to the peaceful serene condo.
Think next year have to bring our other son and his girlfriend !!! They had other plans so couldn't make it this time.
We decided to bring our (3) inflatable paddle boards and 1 kayak (for my husband). Best thing we did !!! Only extra luggage, it was so worth the 35.00 for extra luggage from Canada and then we could use anytime and take with us as we went to other areas of the islands with them. Super easier than renting ...
I cannot say enough about our trips to this Condo ! Very friendly staff and people. This is serenity sitting on the balcony with my cup of Tims coffee (bring grounds with us) watching the sun come up. I enjoyed this time .. everyone else sleeping. My serenity moments. And in the evenings as you listen to the waves. So relaxing and soothing. Got to spend more time (days) with my "cats" at the reef and across the street .. feeding and visiting every day !!
Love The Cayman Islands... Thank you Nancy and Frank !!! Amazing couple !!! Thd Best !!
Feb 16 - March 2nd ... 2017
Meyer Family
Wonderful place to stay!
We had a great time in this unit. We rented both units and having the option to separate the rooms really added to the appeal. The view is absolutely beautiful, we had coffee on the balcony every morning. The wind was sometimes annoying but it made for great entertainment when the kite surfers went out daily. The condo was just a s described, very clean and it included everything you could possibly need. The concierge we met with on day 1 was wonderful and she was there throughout the trip for anything we needed. There was actually a problem with the main tv/cable which didn't really bother us because who needs to watch tv when you have a balcony to try and spot dolphins from (haha) but we let her know and she took care of everything. it was fixed within 24 hours!
The only disappointment, and this has nothing to do with the actual condo or owner, was that the garbage pickup is VERY loud and if you're staying in the master bedroom it can wake you up. Between that and the roosters there were some frustrating nights haha. And make sure you understand just how far the normal touristy things are. We traveled with a few people who had never been to Grand Cayman before so we needed to drive to 7 mile beach, the turtle farm, Rum Point, etc... and it's FAR, especially during rush hour or late at night when you're tired. Other than that it was a very nice side of the island. If you're a scuba diver it's perfect! Ocean Frontiers diving is right down the street and they're great! A little expensive but extremely accommodating and great dive guides! Plus east end diving is MUCH better than west end diving so if you're ok with a slightly stronger current I'd 100% recommend the East End to all divers. All in all it was a great trip and we would absolutely stay here again! Thanks :)
Wonderful trip to Grand Cayman!
We had a wonderful stay at this unit at The Reef at Castaway's Cove on Grand Cayman. The location was very nice with a steady breeze which was very comfortable and kept any bugs away. The unit was clean and comfortable. We didn't use the TV or music so I can't review that. We did need Wi-fi and this worked well. We like to grill a lot and the grilling facilities were located quite a walk away so we needed to plan ahead for that. There is a very friendly beach bar with a great happy hour we enjoyed and made some nice friends at. Dinner next door at Mimi's Bar & Grill on the dock at Morritt's was one of our best meals. The wind became very strong towards the end of our stay which made swimming and snorkeling impossible. The whole island felt the effects of this wind. It was beautiful to watch but disappointed some of the renters hoping to go diving. We were told this was common for January. We ate at different restaurants in the area and really enjoyed Kaibo on the beach and Tukka. Our last night we ate at The Lighthouse and were skeptical. It turned out to be amazing! We decided you can't get a bad meal on Grand Cayman. The people were all friendly and everywhere we went we were impressed with the cleanliness of the island! It's a real treasure and we hope to return. (Driving on the left was a bit crazy!). This unit was far enough away from the main lobby, etc. so that night activities and noise didn't bother us. The property manager for this unit was very helpful when we called her which was nice. We had a great trip out to Stingray City with Captain Eddie, the owner of Ocean Life Charters aka the Stingray Whisperer. He was very informative and friendly. It was nice being on a smaller boat without the huge crowds. We had our own personal tour guide for this.
Map
There is a gym on site. The Barefoot Man will entertain 2 times/week in the Pelican Restaurant (on site) and there is often other music/dancing at the on the beach bar/eatery.
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Rates & Availability
East End Condo Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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May-Nov 2 bedroom*
May 6 2017 -
Nov 10 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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$1,400
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Winter 2 bedroom*
Nov 11 2017 -
Dec 15 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$260
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$1,700
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Holiday
Dec 16 2017 -
Jan 6 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$395
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$2,530
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$315
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$2,050
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $350 |
| Exit Cleaning ($175 Sun) | $125 |
| Tax Rate | 13.0% |
*Rates based on 2 bedroom. Weekly cost for 1 bedroom unit is: 1/7/17-5/5/17 $1400, 5/6/17-11/10/17 $1045. 11/11/17-12/15/17 $1400, 12/16/17-1/06/18 $2150. More or less days can be scheduled. To view rates in an easier format please take a look at my website: http://www.takeabreath.us/
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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