Rip Kai by Grand Cayman Villas

Magnificent gated & walled luxury estate with a deep menu of A/V tech, guest services & amenities. Attention to detail and (optional) staffing/chef options give 9BR Rip Kai a micro-resort feel. A convenient oceanfront location in Rum Point on two acres of elevated sand offers our guests serene panoramic views, excellent snorkeling, and long walks on the beach. 5-minute drive (10-minute bike ride) west to the Rum Point Club and Kaibo Beach (restaurants, beach bars, watersports, charter boats, etc.)
The build was completed in the fall of 2022.
The vacation experience for our Luxury Platinum Collection villas begins with a group airport greeting by a professional chauffeur and a 28-seat mini-coach (7-day min stay). Our on-island hospitality team can coordinate the delivery of your rental vehicles to the villa in advance. The villa's driveway has plenty of off-street and covered parking for 4-5 vehicles.
Rip Kai is remote enough to be private, but also convenient to local restaurants, beach bars, water sports & services. Private transport options are available for restaurant dinners in the eastern districts. Includes access to a private (guests & owners only) fitness center (15 min. drive).
The owners purposefully designed & decorated Rip Kai for large, extended families/groups and those celebrating milestone events, with luxury, privacy, tech, and connectivity being primary considerations.
Rip Kai offers our Platinum Experience menu of services & amenities (click the Guest Services tab) with 1x mid-week light housekeeping (7 day stay minimum required), water toys, beach volleyball, beach games, and add-on menus of optional personal services & convenience items.
***UNIQUE FEATURES***
Privacy of Suites is paramount - 5 Great House Suites, 2 (ground floor) Verandah Suites with walk-out to pool and beach, and a separate 2BR/2BA Guesthouse with living, dining, and kitchen areas.
6 Kings, 4 full bunks, 4 twins (can be made up as 2 kings) & queen sofa bed can sleep up to 18 adults max (24 person cap including all children)
Elevator in the Great House
Entertainment/Living Space- Over 8,000 sq.ft.of great room-to-pool deck flow, all on the ground floor
Chef's kitchen and prep kitchen in Great House- additional fridge, storage, caterer's door, and prep spaces
Media room- seating for 12-18 with large-screen TV and SONOS audio system
Whole house audio and video system with each TV connected to a network of streaming platforms
Flow fiber internet with multiple access points indoors and outside
Smart TVs in all 9 bedrooms, guesthouse, games pavilion, BBQ area, and Great House living area & den
Cable TV channels to the media room, living room, den, and master king suite #1
Piano Bar- intimate cocktails and piano for those who play
Wraparound deep verandahs- provide additional event space, protected pool/beach access, and full-day shade
Beach volleyball court- doubles for use as a large-tent location for private events
Circular driveway with a covered entry pavilion, parking for 4 vehicles
Large outdoor pavilion with kitchen, grill, 2 smart TVs, bar & dining area
Games pavilion (with smart TV) on the pool deck, ping pong table, dartboard, full bathroom with shower
Pergolas surround the pool deck for shade
A wide beach-level deck accommodates 12 chaises, above the sand, between the beach and pool infinity edge
Multiple palm trees for beach shade. Beach loungers overlook the reef-protected waters
The oceanfront second-floor balcony connects all 3 oceanfront suites of Great House
Children's play area with swing set, slide, and roofed play fort
Grand staircase with vaulted ceiling, coffee/beverage bar in 2nd-floor foyer of Great House.
***Rip Kai Estate Sleeping Arrangements***
(Sleeps 22 guests total, 18 adults max)
The 5BR Great House sleeps 10 adults max, plus 2-4 children in full-over-full bunks.
Primary Suite - upper-level, king bed, oceanfront, vaulted ceilings, walk-out access to oceanfront railed balcony, cable connected Smart TV in hidden console, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with double vanity, makeup station, and tiled shower.
West Suite - upper-level, king bed, oceanfront, vaulted ceilings, walk-out access to the oceanfront railed balcony, desk, double closets, SmartTV, ensuite bath with tiled shower.
East Suite - upper-level, king bed, oceanfront, vaulted ceilings, walk-out access to the oceanfront railed balcony, desk, double closets, SmartTV, ensuite bath with tiled shower.
Bunk Suite - upper-level, 2 sets of full-over-full bunk beds, oceanview, walk-out access to a private balcony, vaulted ceilings, SmartTV, ensuite bath with double vanity, and tiled tub/shower. 8 small children, 4 large children, or 2 Adults.
Twin Suite - upper-level, 2 twin beds, oceanview, walk-out access to a private balcony, vaulted ceilings, SmartTV, ensuite bath with double vanity, and walk-in shower. Twin beds can be fitted into a king upon request.
Veranda Suites (Detached from the Great House) sleeps 4 adults max.
West Veranda Suite - king bed, private entry, tall ceilings, walk-out access to pool and beachfront under the west veranda, television, ensuite bath with double vanity, and tiled shower.
East Veranda Suite - king bed, private entry, tall ceilings, walk-out access to pool and beachfront under the east veranda, television, ensuite bath with double vanity, tiled shower.
Private 2BR Guesthouse - 4 Adults max, 6 with 2 small children on a sleeper sofa.
Cottage Suite #1 - 2 twin beds, tall ceilings, SmartTV, ensuite bath with tiled shower. Twin beds can be fitted into a king upon request.
Cottage Suite #2 - king bed, tall ceilings, SmartTV, ensuite bath with tiled shower.
Additional bedding - queen sleeper sofa in the cottage living area suitable for 2 children only.
***IMPORTANT NOTES***
RATE DETAILS ***
13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
12.90% Service Fee is added to all rates.
3.50% Admin Fee added to all rates.
A Departure Cleaning Fee is added to all rates.
Owner requires a $2,500 refundable damage deposit for all stays.
The refundable deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival and will be released back to the guest 7 days after departure pending inspection.
BOOKING RULES ***
Guests must be 25 years or older to book and must occupy the unit during the entire stay.
Check-in: 4:00 pm.
Check-out: 10:00 am.
NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST ***
2 miles to Bioluminescent Bay and Rum Point Club
2.5 miles to the Kaibo Beach Bar & Grill and Starfish Point
2.8 miles to the nearest general store, Chisholm's Grocery
4.7 miles to Over the Edge restaurant
7.2 miles from our Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Welcome Center
11 miles to the nearest supermarket, Foster's Market
13 miles to Tukka East restaurant.
24.5 miles (45 min drive) from Owen Roberts Airport (GCM)
GETTING AROUND ****
A rental car is highly recommended. Taxi cabs are unreliable and expensive outside of town and Seven Mile Beach. Plus, there is no Uber or Lyft on the island. For rental cars, we recommend Budget Cayman, Avis, Marshalls, or Hertz.
DAY TRIPPING ****
Cayman Ferries operates daily water taxis departing from the Kaibo Marina to Camana Bay. Perfect for day trips to Seven Mile Beach or shopping excursions at Camana Bay. Download their app to purchase your tickets in advance. Just be sure to make it back for the return voyage across the sound!
BEACH NOTES ****
All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Crown owns up to the high watermark. Be advised, the beach or water entry behind your property may vary slightly from the images displayed due to shifting weather and tide patterns. The next-door beach is also always available for your use. We advise guests to wear foot protection (pool socks or aqua shoes) when entering the ocean to avoid injury on coral heads, ironshore, or rocks.