Villas Pappagallo Beachfront Unit 22

My wife and I had an amazing stay at Pappagallo #22 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! It was quiet and the beach felt like it was our private oasis. Everything from two entrances that face the beach, to only walking 20 steps for you feet to relax in the sand... It was truly breathtaking to have a slice of paradise for 8 days. We will definitely be back!

Lovely quiet condo, beautiful views of the ocean (sea) from front and back entrances of the condo, just what my wife and I prefer (quiet), away from the big resorts. Never many people around, we had the pool to ourselves much of the time. The saltwater pool was awesome and refreshing. Don't let some of the reviews scare you about the pool being too cold, total nonsense. With it being 80 to 90 degrees out, its best to have a non-heated pool unless you want to swim in milk! It does get quite windy at times, not so bad other times, my wife liked it that way because it kept her cool under the hot sun, didn't snorkel there (forgot my equipment), many others did right out in front of the Condo's quite a ways out. The area is kept clean and trimmed. Never woke up to roosters that are around as others have said. The units bed was very comfortable and several pillows of different types were available. You definitely need a car to get anywhere or its a short walk to the public bus stop. There are lots of activities nearby and many restaurants just a short drive away. We preferred to eat in on most days. One thing you must be prepared for is the dollar difference, especially for Canadians. The local currency dollar was about 1.20 American, which made it approx. at the time 1.40 to 1.50 Canadian.As far as shopping goes there really isn't too much there. George Town is mostly geared to Cruise ships.We did enjoy our time there and are seriously considering going back, we usually tend to go somewhere different every year but we really enjoyed the peace and quiet there.Lastly, remember you drive on the left side there and when you rent a vehicle, make sure you tell them you want the steering wheel on the right side, very dangerous driving on the left with the steering wheel on the left, the rental places tend to rent them that way.

Because of the island norms, obtaining groceries on a Sunday is a challenge. There are some small places open on Sundays, but there is a premium over and above the already falsely inflated Cayman dollars over US. There are ample stores with food as long as you are not planning on eating on Sunday. There is a concierge service but the $75 charge seems excessive.

The accommodations were great! Everything you need to have a great time on the island. Everything from the amount of cookware to internet and cable (if you're into that) were great. Well kept facilities and everything you need. Right on the beach too! We rented a car and once you get past the idea of driving on the wrong side of the road, from the wrong side of the car, narrow roads etc, it's pretty easy to get to wherever you need to get to. The snorkeling off the beach is not great, but Governor's beach is 10-15 minutes away and some awesome snorkeling. Down the road from where you're staying are some very primitive beaches and a few kite-boarding places. Across the street is an amazing restaurant with some of the best Italian food and service you'll find anywhere. I think our only suggestion would be to bring your favorite pillows. The bed was comfortable but we prefer some softer pillows. Having said all of this, we would definitely recommend the property to anyone wanting to stay on the island. I know that the friends we traveled with paid 2X for their place at the Marriot, which is fine if you're into all the touristy stuff with lots of people, but if you really want to relax and not be bothered, this is your place!

Wonderful stay at the caymans, condo was well equipped and room enough for the two of us. Views were gorgeous from front and back patios. Steps away from the pool. Some unavoidable jack hammering next door, a tad annoying but couldn't be helped. Overall I would come back in a heartbeat.

We are actually still here until tomorrow. We loved the property. The landscaping is beautiful, the beach is amazing although tough to swim but great for snorkeling. There are plenty of beach chairs. The pool area is very nice with again lots of loungers and chairs. The condo is very nice with a real beach feel with the decor. It is very clean and comfortable with beautiful views. It has every thing you could need. The property is a bit away from the hustle of george town but that is why we are here. A short 15 minute drive and there you are. George the manager is very helpful. The people are super friendly. We would stay again for sure.