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THE COTTAGE
Entrance Fish Eye View
Bedroom 1 Queen size bed
Bathroom 1
2nd Bedroom Double Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4108 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
West Bay
  • Seven Mile Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cemetery Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Governor's Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

About A Minute's Walk To Beach. Check Us Out.

LIVE LOVE LAUGH
PRAY RELAX ENJOY
AN EVEN SHORTER WALK TO
THE BEACH VIA STEPS @ SEA WALL.

If you are looking for a place of your own away from the hustle and bustle of the resort scene THIS IS IT.
Ideally suitable for singles, couples or family with children over 14 years old.

Full kitchen, separate dining room, seating 6 persons and a generous living room. Central air conditioning as well as ceiling fans in every room.

Keypad entry, means no key to worry about. And no person to person contact upon arrival.

With ample equipment to cater for yourself, our house offers two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

You may catch the local bus at the gate. Less than a minute's walk to the 4-way-stop on the public bus route to capital George Town. Fare around US$2.50.

Popular Cemetery Beach within walking distance. Cottage is close to the Square and a short walk to pharmacy, bank, restaurants, cafe, public beach, local shops and a supermarket. Churches are also nearby.

If you are not up to hopping the bus, a rental car is recommended for a leisurely tour of the entire island.

Come stay at our place and live like an islander. Blend in with the locals. Dress up or dress down. Flip-flops, barefoot, shorts, t-shirts no problem. Spot an iguana in the trees or grass. A chicken or rooster could show its face. A common sight in the island. Consequently some crowing might be heard in early mornings. Roosters served as alarm clocks in the good old days. For your convenience disposable earplugs are available which you are welcome to use and replace or bring along your own.

Several popular places of interest in surrounding areas such as Maritime Heritage Trail Old West Bay, HELL, Kittiwake Dive Site,Turtle Center, Horseback Riding on the Barkers Beach, Kite-surfing.

Restaurants within walking distance.

BE SURE TO CHECK THAT YOU MEET ALL CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BOOKING.
https://www.exploregov.ky/coronavirus-returning-from-overseas

Property manager

Aloe

Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Not suitable for children under 15 years old
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
1. Turn off A/C if out of house for (3) three or more hours. 2. Empty kitchen and bathroom bins daily.. Thank You.
NB. Stays longer than 7 days will incur an additional fee of $15 weekly

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Bay

Located in West Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Kittiwake Shipwreck and Artificial Reef and Hell are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Georgetown and Bonnie's Arch (Dive Site). Cayman Crazy Golfing Mini Golf and Cayman Maritime Treasure Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Map
West Bay

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cemetery Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cayman Turtle Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Governor's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VIVO - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Macabuca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casa 43: Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Legendz - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is About A Minute's Walk To Beach. Check Us Out. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at About A Minute's Walk To Beach. Check Us Out.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is About A Minute's Walk To Beach. Check Us Out. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seven Mile Beach, Kittiwake Shipwreck and Artificial Reef and West Bay Beach. Cemetery Beach and Hell are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great owner and accommodation

Everything was great, close to the beach and other activities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dive vacation

Good location with easy access to grocery shopping, restaurants and shore diving locations.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas week in Grand Cayman

The cottage is comfortable and equipped with everything you need. It is a very short walk to the beach and a good local restaurant, Heritage Kitchen. The house has a washer and dryer which is a definite plus. Pearl is great and will give you tips daily. She and her husband even stopped by before we left with a little gift! I would recommend renting a car for easy travel around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and lovely hosts

The four of us had a great time at Aloe Vera. Our hosts were so nice. They showed us around the house and were always there for us. They gave us some small Cayman souvenirs before we left too.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aloe Vera Cottage was a stay in Paradise!

Loved short walk to beautiful swimming/Sunset walks/ snorkeling West Bay Cayman beach. The house was well maintained and very clean. The host Pearl was great to work with and made sure we had everything we needed for our beach vacation. This was our second stay at the Aloe Vera cottage and look forward to our next Cayman Island vacation in the same beach cottage. We enjoyed a sunset dinner at Alfresco’s and the Subway restaurant was great for a quick lunch. Great family vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neighborhood feel very close to beach

Pearl was a treat. Her home had all my brother and i needed. On the north end of seven mile beach. Good home base to drive around the island just on the fringe of the tourist area. I would go back and visit her and her home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living in Cayman

Very clean and nice home. Gives a real feel for living like a resident. All the comforts are provided. Very walkable location. Pearl went above and beyond to meet my needs. Air conditioning worked great!! Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 22 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The beach is less than a 5 minute walk

Although we didn't get much time to see a lot of the Cayman Islands due to work, coming home to a house in the evening was fantastic. The beach is less than a 5-minute walk, and the sunset there is fantastic. The house is exactly like the pictures, and the host (Pearl) is the best you could ever ask for. Pearl always went out of her way to ensure our stay was perfect and kept in contact while we were there. And her guided tour of Hell was perfect, lol. Stay here if you plan on going to the Cayman Islands. You'll love it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Christmas Holiday

We had a great visit to the Aloe Vera cottage this past December. Pearl's house was very clean and well-stocked for everything we needed on the trip. She met us at the house and then followed up with us periodically throughout our stay. She even set us up with some water and sodas to start. The location of the house is good, just a little north of 7 Mile Beach. There is a nice beach at the end of the street, within walking distance, and some nice restaurants nearby. It is also nice to have a grocery store and liquor store very nearby. We definitely felt we needed a car so that we could visit other places around the island, although the public bus might be an option for some places as well. We had a lot of fun playing cards, working on a puzzle, and watching sunsets at the nearby beach. It was a very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location in West Bay

Convenient location to area beaches, restaurants, grocery, and liquor stores. Just a short walk to a beach and Heritage Kitchen restaurant. There are a few very small rental units adjacent to this home that appeared to have local people living in them. This is not apparent on the listing and someone parked right outside the bedroom window. Note the curtains are pretty sheer so not very private. The sheer curtains also let in the morning sun so very bright at sunrise. The host was very friendly. It is her old home and she seams a little overprotective with people staying there. The place needs updating (window treatments for better privacyand a good cleaning. Very dusty ceilings fans and tile flooring left our feet pretty dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donn C., Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GC 2023

Good size home in a good location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Chesterton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Our plan was to scuba dive the West Bay and this house was walking distance to the West Bay Pier where our dive boat was located. Enjoyed Cemetery Beach and watching the sunset at Alfrescos. Hosts were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay on west bay

This home has everything you need for a short or long stay. Pearl is the nicest lady you will meet on the Island. She took such good care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Wonderful from Start to Finish

Very clean home and a short distance to the beach. It is also close to bus stop making it easy to get to where you may want to go. The owner, Pearlina was very accomodating and the house was well equipped. Having snacks and water waiting for us was a nice surprise. The beds were comfortable. I can't say enough about our great stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver C.

Beautiful well kept space, welcoming and friendly!

What a joy it was to stay in this beautiful cottage! The place is very well kept, comfortable, open, airy, and pleasant. The kitchen has all the equipment needed to cook at home, which is a great benefit. The location is ideal: West Bay, Cayman is far enough away from the resorts to feel like its own small town. The walk to the beach is very easy. Spending a balmy evening wandering along the beach and watching the sunset was one of my favorite things to do. There's also convenient shopping nearby. Pearl was a delight to deal with, always friendly and accommodating, helpful and most welcoming. I would unreservedly recommend Aloe Vera cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Excellent Location and Perfect Stay for Us

We had a great time at Aloe Vera for 6 nights. We enjoyed snorkeling at the nearby beach. Pearl was very thoughtful and gracious, and helpful to get us situated. It was great that the cottage had nice beach towels for us to use during our stay (as we forgot to bring towels). It was so nice to have cold water and drinks in the refrigerator before we arrived. The cottage was clean and very comfortable. It was nice to be able to cook in the full kitchen and save some money, but we also enjoyed excellent restaurants close by including the Boggy Sand Carribean Kitchen restaurant and Subway for quicker lunch when we were out and about. The cottage is closely situated to both Seven Mile Beach and "Hell" and all the activities that the area provides. Our only regret is that we could only stay for 6 days. We hope to rent again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Awesome Place and the Owner Pearl is Whirl!

Just finished 3 nights at the Aloe Cottage which was wonderful. Pearl (the owner) really took car of us having all the necessities we needed including soft drinks and water waiting in the fridge, coffee, biscuits, tons of towels, post cards, satellite TV, you name it, it was there. She kindly checked on us via WhatsAp a few times each day to make sure we were doing well. It felt like staying with family! The place is very conveniently located: - around 100m to the closest beach (behind the Esso station) just down from West Bay Beach. The beach is really quiet, safe, shaded and beautiful! - 200m to one of the island's largest Fosters super markets (that has a hot kitchen if you want to take out some local cuisine at a much cheaper price than restaurants) and liquor store just beside it. - 50m to a 24hr Subway franchise for those late night/morning cravings. - 50m to the local bus stop which comes every 5 - 10 minutes and costs only USD2.50 to go all the way to George Town All in all, an amazing experience. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniele R., Mill Valley, CA

Great place in the heart of West Bay!

Pearl was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed. Meeting her you can tell right away she really loves her home, and pays attention to detail. It's very warm and inviting with great light in the dining room during the day. The island was super packed during this time due to Kaaboo festival, so we were glad we could find this place. Just a short walk to the beach, and also to a grocery store, we loved the convenience of the location. Being out a little bit from the big hotels is nice and peaceful, you're in a neighborhood with local people, but also right on a main intersection in West Bay. We loved the beach next to the West Bay cemetery, it's really pretty with all the flowers, and close to the house. Another favorite is the local restaurant Alfresco, walking distance from the house. Get the fish of the day! :) Quick access from the airport too. Laundry and full kitchen was appreciate it! We highly recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Terrie H.

Aloe Vera was perfect for us!

What a fabulous place to stay! Pearl and Carlton are the most gracious, knowledgeable and responsive hosts I have ever had! The house was perfect for our needs, conveniently located, yet off the beaten path. We truly felt like we were experiencing Cayman, not just visiting it. Take a short walk to the beach for a swim or to see a beautiful sunset; grab a bus to anywhere you want to go, or just relax at the house and enjoy some downtime. Thank you so much, looking forward to our next trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Lovely property in a great location!

This cottage was perfect for us (2 couples). It's in a lovely neighborhood that's just one block from the beach. Away from the hustle & bustle of Georgetown and Seven Mile Beach, it was still an easy drive to anywhere on the island. There's a bus stop at the corner if you don't rent a car. The bedrooms were comfortable, and it was great to have two bathrooms. Having a full kitchen was awesome, we cooked a lot of our own food as eating out is expensive on Cayman. The living room and dining room were very comfortable, it felt like our home for the week. Pearl was lovely, greeted us upon arrival and quickly responded to any requests we made. Between the AC and the ceiling fans we were quite comfortable temperature wise, even on hotter days. Having laundry at the house was also very handy! I would recommend the Aloe Vera Cottage to anyone staying on Grand Cayman!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

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