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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
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Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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Half Moon Bay, East End, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman Beaches
Place, Grand Cayman Beaches
1 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment
Crescent Beach has received the 2017/18 Certificates of Excellence and has never received a rating of less than 5 stars from our guests. SAND is a home away from home - a 2100 sq.ft. ground floor apartment built in 2015 with 3 bed/bath with bedrooms 2 and 3 being convertible to either KING or 2 x TWIN beds, open living, dining and kitchen area with superb beach and sea views. Perfect for families who like quiet, remote living but with many amenities within 30 minutes driving. A second apartment, SKY, is on the upper floor and offers similar amenities. The interior is modern, tastefully decorated and well equipped for cooking and entertainment. Kitchen appliances include gas stove, microwave, double door fridge/freezer, dish washer, combo washing machine/dryer. All lighting within both SAND and SKY is LED and high efficiency central air units are easily controlled from a simple thermostat. Doors are equipped with "open" detectors which will switch off the air conditioning if a patio door is left open. Our goal has been to try to conserve energy and use it efficiently for the comfort of our guests. Master bedroom features king bed, second and third bedroom features Twin beds which can be converted to King. cots are available on request.
There is a pool, courtyard with barbecue and eating facility. The Games room is equipped with pool table; table tennis and dart board.
The home theatre is comfortably equipped with bean bags and chairs. There is a large selection of DVDs.
Situated in a protected zone, the coral beach is a turtle nesting site and opens onto a 200 x100 yard bay with living coral and a low-lying reef about 100 yards out. Typically, more than 500 baby turtles leave the beach for the Caribbean Sea every year. Many of our guests have witnessed hand release by us of turtles which were left behind in the nest. The coral beach has both sandy and rocky features which vary as wind and wave direction shift. Off the beach is the best snorkeling to be found close to the shore in Grand Cayman.
A variety of top local restaurants are within 10 minutes driving and one of Cayman's best diver operations is just 5 minutes away.
SAND being at ground level features direct access to the beach from the patio. SKY is very elevated with the front patio facing open countryside and the ocean-facing balcony being each 15 feet high and tempered safety glass balusters form the railings to ensure a superb view of the ocean and reef even from inside the apartment.
For larger families or for special events such as weddings or family reunions, Sand and Sky together provide six bedrooms in total for a maximum party of 12 persons. And with just under one acre of sandy grounds and tropical gardens, it is a perfect site for the wedding itself.
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Property Registration Number GH-317
Property # 761926vb
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
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
About the area
East End
Located in East End, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. East End Lighthouse and Wreck of the Ten Sails are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Cayman Beaches and Mastic Trail South Trailhead. Travelling with kids? Consider Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
South Coast Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
The Caboose - 8 min drive
Czech Inn Grill - 10 min drive
Tukka - 11 min drive
David's Restaurant (Morritts Tortuga Club) - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment ?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment on 16 Aug 2026 start from £344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment located?
Nestled on the beach, this East End apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grand Cayman Beaches and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Grand Cayman Blow Holes. Colliers Public Beach and Mastic Trail South Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Amazing place right on the beach! The view is spectacular! The home is beautiful, well maintained, and very comfortable for 5 of us! The hosts are so welcoming, kind, and helpful. We would highly recommend this place!
Kristen D.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We like to see Crescent Beach become a home away from home and are always ready to help achieve that. Best wishes
Our week long stay at Sand could not have been better. Paul, Faye Ann and Bugsy we the best hosts. We wanted for nothing. The property was private and beautiful, but still convenient for us to visit the whole island (rent a car :) Out two teenage children had plenty of space and loved the pool and snorkeling in the bay. They have decided this was our best family vacation ever! We hope to get back there soon!
This place is a 10 star! It’s amazing our family had the best stay! We could spread out and felt like we were the only ones there Paul and Fay Anne are excellent Hosts and if we needed anything they helped in anyway they could to accommodate! Skip the 7 mile beach and head to Sand & Sky! Amazing place!
Bonnie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thanks for your visit, and thanks for your kind words. We do believe that Crescent BEach must be a home away from home for its guests and so we try to be a background source of help - if needed. We look forwards to seeing you again some time.
Our stay at Crescent Beach was nothing short of amazing. After reading all of the reviews my expectations were high, and this property did not disappoint! From the housing accommodations, to the grounds, and snorkeling in the bay, absolutely everything was perfect. Paul was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and he and FayeAnn were wonderful hosts. The property is so well equipped, it had literally everything we could have needed.Our boys 9,10, and 13 were kept busy the entire trip and have deemed this their favorite vacation spot we've ever been to. If we return to Grand Cayman, it would be hard to stay anywhere else!Helpful information: -You need good water shoes to get into the bay, as it is very jagged and rocky. But it's worth it, the snorkeling is amazing!-We traveled over Easter weekend and were surprised that nearly the entire island (grocery stores, restaurants, and shops) shut down for Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and many on Monday as well. We didn't realize this and should have planned our grocery shopping a little better.
This place was great for us. Nicely secluded but within 5 minutes of the far east end so we could dive with Ocean Frontiers, a superb dive company. Paul and Fay live on property but were totally unobtrusive and were super helpful, especially in releasing into the ocean baby turtles left behind in the nest right there on the beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Will B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. Yes, we keep in the background but there to help if asked. Crescent Beach is special - not only is the beach private, but it is home to nesting turtles every year around this time - when baby stragglers are left behind in the nest, Paul is permitted to keep them until evening and then release them once dark. We have a wonderful array of nature to appreciate, from the coconut water from low-hanging coconuts, to all kinds of land and sea birds, a family of agoutis, an in-your-face heron who definitely thinks he owns the place, and many rock curly-tail lizards who just love crumbled egg or cheese. What's not to love? We look forward to your next visit.
Had a fantastic stay! If we return to Grand Cayman, we will definitely stay there again.
jim s.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thanks for visiting Crescent Beach - we are glad we were able to get the beach looking decent after the passing of Hurricane Beryl. And Grand Cayman would love to welcome you again...
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sgraggrn G.
17 Feb 2019
Location and home makes for an amazing vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Crescent Beach. The home is quiet and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Sgraggrn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and thanks for being the test pilot on our new home theatre.
Beautiful place! Very good snorkoling spot, house is
T&E G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thanks for your visit and for your shortened review - hopefully one day VRBO will allow travellers to edit their review same day for this situation. We really appreciated your review in our guestbook and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Paul & Faye Ann are wonderful... we would go back in a heartbeat.. condo was in the perfect location and had everything you needed.can't wait to visit again
Debbie H.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Thanks - vacations should be relaxing, informative and fun. We hope that the east end of Grand Cayman - and Crescent Beach - will always contribute to this. Thanks for your visit and we look forward to seeing you again.
Wonderful hosts! Well maintained property that is perfect for a family retreat. Gorgeous setting.
Nilesh P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for visiting us - yes, Crescent Beach has a gorgeous setting, but from our point of view, we get to meet all of our gorgeous guests! We hope to see you again soon.
We had a wonderful time staying at Crescent beach! Paul and Fay Anne are the most gracious hosts imaginable and anticipate your every need in their vacation rental. The oceanfront setting and the amenities are perfect. We already reserved it again for next year.
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
It was great to meet you all and nice to know that we have new life-long friends. We look forward to your visit next year.
Our family felt this place was total paradise. It has been a complete dream staying here and i would recommend it to anyone that wants privacy and lots of laughs with family. Paul was very attentive and went out of his way for us.
Heather L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Mar 2018
Great hosts and beautiful place on the quiet east end!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The scuba diving in the area was outstanding and the property was extremely well maintained. We enjoyed the pool, outdoor fire pit for fires in the evening, and meals outside on the porch. Paul was a terrific host. We hope to return again soon.
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Many thanks - we enjoyed meeting you all. We are always pleased to hear about the diving off of Crescent Beach and Half Moon Bay. Yes, East End is very quiet - something that all of our guests appreciate.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Olivier
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such an amazing stay at Crescent Beach! We had such a nice time relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, making a campfire, and watching all the Indiana Jones movies in the theater! Thank you so much for opening up this little piece of paradise and sharing it with the world! This is the best place to stay in the Cayman Islands by far! Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality Paul and Fay Anne, and your dedication to this beautiful place!
The Henry Family
We had a fantastic time! This property is gorgeous and well equipped. Our kids enjoyed snorkeling everyday and saw SO many things! It was a great experience. Paul and Fay Anne are outstanding hosts. Brent and Connie are great neighbors! We sure hope to return to Grand Cayman and will most certainly stay here!
Jennifer A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Thanks for your review - much appreciated. When we say that Half Moon Bay offers the best shore snorkeling in Grand Cayman, it is so nice to see it confirmed by our guests. We do hope to see you again.
Our family of six loved our stay here. We stayed in the sand unit and it was clean and spacious. With three bedrooms and three baths we felt at home and comfortable. It was well stocked with everything we needed. Paul and Faye Anne were both great and so welcoming. You can tell they have put so much into making this space the perfect retreat for their guest. My teens loved all the outside games and cornhole but our favorite feature by far was the theatre room. We watched movies almost nightly!! We will for sure stay here again!!
We were very pleased with our stay! The bedrooms are spacious, and the beds were firm with very soft bedding. The kitchen was well-appointed, and we made good use of the amenities onsite. The pool was perfect in the afternoons, and the view of the waves was lovely. From the property it was a short 35 minute drive to Seven Mile Beach, which afforded us many opportunities to try different restaurants along the way. The absolute highlight for us was attending two little turtle hatchlings on their way to the water. We were very glad our hosts included us. They were responsive before and after our stay, offering advice that improved our experience on this beautiful island. Highly recommend!
Carrie M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thanks for visiting Crescent Beach. We are glad that you got to see a turtle hatchling release. Because of a technical issue with our final nest, we had to release two groups of about 50 babies over the last couple of nights - a very rare occurrence and we are sorry that you missed it. We look forward to seeing you all again sometime.
The apartment was like having our own amazing beach house in a quieter area, away from the crowded tourist traps! We could snorkel right outside our door in the incredible reefs! The owners literally thought of everything to make it homey & comfortable & they are wonderful people! We can’t wait to return!
Kim F.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you! It was wonderful that a mama turtle blessed us with a nesting attempt on Crescent Beach on your final night with us. Crescent Beach is also blessed for its peaceful tranquility while still being close to some great restaurants and water sports operators - and with Crystal Caves having reopened, one of the most beautiful caves in the world is just about 4 minutes away . Next time...
The house was exactly as described online! Our group of 6 (ranging in age from 14 to 70) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Well stocked kitchen, nice selection of books, games and puzzles. HUGE library of DVDs in the theater room. Comfortable furniture to lounge by the pool or hammocks on the beach. We basically had the beach to ourselves. Just what we were looking for!
Kimberly B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2025
Thanks for your review. Crescent Beach is very private and we like to think that guests needing relaxation get just that. Of course, we have a bunch of activities 15 minutes away from Crescent Beach for when the mood takes. So we feel that it offers the best of both worlds. It was great to meet you all.
This place was spectacular in every way. Was so very sorry to have to leave. Thank you for everything!
Kristy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
We are blessed to have great views, great weather and so many great guests who return as friends. Thank you for visiting Crescent Beach.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carl J.
8 Sept 2017
Amazing
If your looking for a place - stop your search. This is paradise.
Carl J.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
As we said to you, we were blessed to find this undeveloped property on Half Moon Bay and then build Crescent Beach. We built it thinking about ourselves since we will be moving in next door once our home is constructed. If you have high standards and high expectations, then you can aim for something like Crescent Beach. Even Chick-Chick and Rojo (the roosters) love it there. Thank you so much for staying at Crescent Beach and we look forward to your next visit.
My family and I had a great time staying at Sand. The owners were very responsive, helpful, and kind. The place was beautiful and comfortable. We especially appreciated how responsible the owners are with regard to the turtles nesting on their beach, and we were thrilled to find turtle tracks right outside our window one morning. Our kids also spotted an agouti by the property. The location of the property is great - the East End is nice and quiet, and it's just a short drive to the dive shop or to the gorgeous botanical park. The blow holes are also only a couple of minutes' drive from the property and were fun to visit a few times during the week. Great owners, great property. Would highly recommend.
Lora Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you for your visit and for your comments. Crescent Beach enjoys a wide variety of visitors from nature - you mentioned the turtles and the agouti - to which I can add friendly rock lizards who love crumbled cheese, and a pushy heron who does not like sharing the pool!! We do hope to see you again soon.
Crescent Beach was a wonderful place to stay. The check in process easy. Paul and Faye Anne met us and gave us a tour and showed us how everything worked. The mornings were beautiful, just sitting and looking out over the cove. So peaceful. We are very happy with our decision to stay at Crescent Beach and would love to return.
Michael P E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Thanks for your review - yes, early morning rising to see that sunrise in the east is something special - with the sounds of the waves on the reef as a backdrop. We look forward to seeing you all again.
We just had the most wonderful time. I was so sad the trip went by so quickly. Paul and Faye Ann were so welcoming and just a joy to spend time with in general. The best!
jennifer j.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for visiting Crescent Beach and for leaving a review - it is always great to make new friends.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pictures accurately represent the home. Property is immaculate and the hosts Paul and Fay Anne were exceptional. This was my first time doing a home rental and this did not disappoint
Diana
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Paul de Freitas
Paul and Fay Anne de Freitas are both world travellers who settled in the Cayman Islands in 1983. Brought up in Guyana, England and Ireland, and having lived in the USA, Antigua and Grenada, we bring a knowledge of what is needed to instinctively feel comfortable and at home in a new environment. Paul is involved in a company which produces banking software and travels fairly regularly to his office in Sweden.
Why they chose this property
Paul and Fay Anne recognised that unique beach property is hard to find. And the Half Moon Bay is very unique - a coral garden. With grounds of an acre and deep deposits of white sand over a stable ironshore base, the site offered many possibilities for development. We decided to place a twin apartment structure on the east side of the property since this kind of layout maximises privacy for individual renters. We designed Crescent Beach from the ground up and has received certificates of excellence. .Crescent Beach is an extension of our personality and even includes artwork from Fay Anne.
What makes this property unique
Crescent Beach is unique because its beach fronts a small bay, Half Moon Bay, full of living coral gardens among which you can walk - only on the sandy bits please. It is even more unique because the properties to the east and west have iron-shore frontage - a tough, craggy, limestone rock - and for this reason, the usual rule of the beach being open to walkers up to the high water mark really does not apply. To access the beach, third parties would have to cross private property.
So for visitors keen on quiet relaxation, but fast and convenient access to restaurants, diving, and about 30 minutes away, the big city - George Town and Camana Bay, Crescent Beach affords the best of both worlds.
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