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- Cayman Kai Vacations
- Specializing in offering the
- Vacation Rentals, Rental Management and Investment Properties
- in the Cayman Kai/Rum Point area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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- Island House #14
- 40 Water Cay Road
- Cayman Kai, Rum Point
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Starting in 2014 we will be posting
- I request from all guests, after their stay at an individual Island House, to email me their comments with regards to their stay.
- Some of these replies are received directly from the owner from the Guests and forward to me.
- Remember not all guests return my request, for what ever reason.
- These are actual "Comments" (unedited) emailed to us or posted on other sites from our Guests.
- Now that we are home, I wanted to take a moment to thank you.
- When we first made contact, you convinced me that I should rent one of the Island Houses at Cayman Kai.
- You told me that the house was wonderful and the location special. You could not have been more accurate.
- Everything was perfect. The home was beautiful and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
- The cove was lovely and our view from the back porch was like looking at a postcard. Then we had the
- opportunity to kayak the bioluminescent waters. It was a great vacation.
- I also want to thank you for reaching out to you after the earthquake. Our only impact was the loss of a
- couple of books as a result of the pool tsunami and a temporary loss of water. But the fact that both you and the owner reached out to me was meaningful.
- We will be back in the future to visit Cayman, again. When we do, it will be to the same place, if available.
- I would ask you to relay my comments and thanks to the owner. Thank you, again.
- Most sincerely,
- Tom
- Judge Thomas M. DelRicci
- President Judge
- Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County Norristown , PA 19404
- “Absolutely LOVED the Kai Time (#14); wished Rum Point beach were longer and less remote.”
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If you are coming to Rum Point and looking for a place to stay, then Kai Time (#14) is the place to stay. It is truly wonderful. If you are deciding
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*whether* to come to Rum Point, read the bottom of the review.
We stayed in “Kai Time” (#14) for 10 days and it was amazing. The house is the best designed house we’ve ever stayed in, with a huge two storey -
screened-in lanai with a wall of disappearing glass doors that make the whole ground floor seem open to the outside. The lanai and balconies off
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the bedrooms offered beautiful views of the inlet. We loved the house’s beachy décor and the cute, beach-themed accents everywhere. The house
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was positioned to make it seem like we had the place to ourselves –our neighbours on both sides were out of view.
Amenities include 3 kayaks (2 single and a double) that were easily brought to the beach, snorkeling gear including flippers, a safe that held a 15” -
laptop, with a basket inside so you don’t lose your wallet and keys in the back, games, 2 bikes with helmets, DVD’s, free calls to the U.S. and Canada,
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free and fast wifi, ceiling fans in every room in the house along with A/C, washer, dryer, dishwasher, barbecue etc. etc.
The walk to Rum Point was about 2 minutes. The restaurant there had excellent fish and chips, cute pastel painted picnic tables, a beautiful pier -
with easy-access snorkeling, beautiful turquoise water and lots of chairs. It was a 3 minute drive to Kaibo Yacht Club and Starfish Point.
Our favourite activies were (in no order) the Kaibo Beach Barbecue, Starfish Point (an almost deserted beach just past the yacht club where the -
water is filled with starfish), the night-kayaking on the bioluminescent bay and Stingray City. We went to Seven Mile Beach but found the
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scene there too crowded for us.
If you are deciding whether to stay in Rum Point/Cayman Kai, here are a few pros and cons:
Pros:
1) the water is very calm, and divided into small bays, so the area is perfect for families with babies and toddlers.
2) There are beach activities for older kids and adults, like paddle-boarding, jetskiing off beach, snorkeling, diving excursions, etc. as well as -
the beach barbecue on Mondays (all these cost extra).
3) If you go to Starfish Point you have access to peace and quiet. In the Rum Point beach, there are party nights for people who are looking -
for something livelier.
Cons:
1) you have to rent a car (~$40 U.S./day for a Corolla once you add gov’t fees), and you have to drive on the "wrong" side about 40 mins to -
get to the house through multiple roundabouts and you have to go back when you need groceries. We found this very stressful.
2) The Rum Point beach is crowded with chairs shoe-horned in multiple rows. There is a good chance you will be right next to a group of -
people talking so loudly you will not be able to hear yourself think. If you arrive by 9:30am you have your pick of chairs, but cannot pick
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your neighbours.
3) the beaches here do not compare in beauty to the long stretches of white sand beach you find in Grace Bay or Negril or the beaches of -
Cuba. The turquoise water is gorgeous, but the beaches themselves on the east end are very short (200 yards?) so you can’t go for beach walk
- Left on Mar 15, 2017 for a stay in Feb 2017
- The location is great. . . .steps away from a bioluminescent bay and a 2 minute walk to
- amazing snorkeling at a very healthy coral reef. We loved being so close to Rum Point,
- yet in a very quiet, peaceful place. We loved having 2 master bedroom suites and the
- half bath down stairs was very handy. The huge screened in porch, with comfortable
- chairs and a table with 4 chairs was enjoyed by us both day and night. We really
- appreciated the screened in area being 2 stories high so it included the upstairs
- balcony also. Having free access to 2 kayaks and 2 bikes was a great bonus.
- Two couples spent 12 nights in this beautiful condo and all 4 of us would have loved to stayed longer!
- Robert Wagner
- Phone Number (412) 828-2111
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Dear Bob,
cliff m
Sat, Jan 18 – Sat, Jan 25, 2020
A Twelve!
On a scale of 1-10, this
Rum Point beauty is a twelve! We've been using VRBO regularly for
twenty-five years, and this property was one of the best. In my
reviews, I try not to repeat others comments, which are deservedly
all positive...Here are my additions: Attention to detail by the
owner is amazing. We used the first aid kit, extra mosquito spray,
extension cords, and flashlights from the many cabinets, and both
types of coffee pots. The bath towels were soft and fluffy, the
beach towels plentiful, and the pillows firm. Plenty of hot water
for showers, with high pressure. TV's pictures were superb, and the
internet was fast. Bikes and helmets were in great shape. And yes,
you can make free LD phone calls to the states! The swimming pool is
just steps away, as is the calm bay for kayaking and paddle
boarding. The onsite restaurant and nearby Kaibo restaurants were
tasty with good service. We plan to come back next year.
01/27/2020 at 1:52 AM
Thank you for your review It lets other
people know now other renters enjoyed their stay
Beth W
Sat, Jan 04 – Sat, Jan 11, 2020
5/5
Paradise
This rental was
excellent all around.. Awesome location with all of the
amenities.. We would certainly book this condo on our next trip
back to Grand Cayman!
01/12/2020
at 12:02 AM
Sun, Nov 03 – Sun, Nov
10, 2019
Vrbo
5/5
What an amazing property! The
location was perfect and peaceful with amazing amenities!
Everything was even more amazing than advertised!
The home was immaculate when we arrived, access was easy and the
property manager was a pleasure to work with. The home was
filled with soo many extras that made the trip all that more
perfect, from books and games to towels, beach bags and coolers.
Even extra touches like handmade soaps in the bathrooms and a
binder full of home and island information. Thank you for
sharing your home with us! Karolyn
11/14/2019
at 2:20 AM
Sat, Aug 03 – Sat, Aug 10,
2019
5/5
Perfect place
Island house is a perfect
place to enjoy the rum point area. We live on island so used this as
a get a way and we’re super happy we did.
08/21/2019 at 11:14 PM
Fri, Jul 05 – Fri, Jul 12,
2019
5/5
Relaxing Retreat
Great condo in an ideal
location near Rum Point.
07/15/2019 at 1:08 PM
5/5
Relaxing Retreat
Great condo in an ideal
location near Rum Point.
07/15/2019 at 1:08 PM
5/5
Caiman kai/rum point
Great property well kept
and location close to rum point. The extra items they provide
(kayaks, paddle board, bicycles, board games, some misc snorkeling
gear, bbq etc) are a nice touch and kept the teenage kids busy Great
place to stay!
07/03/2019 at 4:57 AM
Mon, Jun 17, 2019 12:00 AM
5/5
Perfect spot
Easy as could be. Clear
manual. Functional property with kayaks, SUP, snorkeling equip,
games, guides. Great WiFi connectivity. Had water leak and some
initial miscommunication about it’s resolution, but property manager
was responsive!
Mon, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 17,
2019
5/5
Absolute Perfection!
#14 "Kai Time" made for the
perfect home base for our week in Grand Cayman with our 18 year old
son. The Island Houses are situated perfectly for walks across the
street to the Rum Point Wreck Bar and Rum Point Club and Red Sails
Sports' chartered boat excursions. We highly recommend the 2.5 hour
catamaran trip to Stingray City and snorkeling on the nearby barrier
reef. We snorkeled every full day we were on Grand Cayman, including
2 days of parking our rental car at the Cayman Kai Public Beach and
walking a bit further to the Sea Lodges, letting the currents drift
us to Rum Point, and then my husband would walk the quarter mile
back to retrieve the car while our son and I rinsed our salty gear.
I wish we could do this every day! When we weren't snorkeling, we
spent hours sitting on the lanai with coffee (the condo kitchen
included a French press!) or tropical drinks, enjoying all of the
windows open and steady breezes. #14 had excellent views and access
of the bioluminescent bay, as well as birds and lizards and spotting
a few shy Rum Point Cats (such a treat, as the only thing we missed
about home was our own feline family members). Next time we will
plan our trip to avoid close proximity of the full moon, for better
viewing of the glowing Dinoflagellates.
06/20/2019 at 6:20 PM
Mon, Jun 3, 2019 12:00 AM
5/5
Fabulous family retreat
We had an excellent family gathering at Rum Point.
The houses, we had 2, offered plenty of amenities. The location was
terrific. We preferred this end of the island, away from 7 mile
beach. We kayaked the cove, snorkeled off the beach and shared great
meals together. One of the homes ac units conked out mid stay and
was not able to be repaired until after we left was our only
negative. We hope to come back.
06/11/2019 at
11:40 AM
Wed, May 1, 2019 12:00 AM
5/5
Best vacation house
This place has it all! It is perfect for a family of
4 - great kitchen (we cooked every meal here) and so many great
amenities. Loads of pool/beach toys, super close to the beach and
right next to the pool. The house is just amazing. We LOVED it here
and can’t wait to go back.
05/19/2019 at
1:31 PM
Fri, Mar 08 – Wed, Mar 13,
2019
5/5
Best vacation house
This place has it all! It is perfect for a family of
4 - great kitchen (we cooked every meal here) and so many great
amenities. Loads of pool/beach toys, super close to the beach and
right next to the pool. The house is just amazing. We LOVED it here
and can’t wait to go back.
05/19/2019 at
1:31 PM
Sat, Dec 22 – Wed, Jan 02,
2019
5/5
Fantastic accommodations in Rum
Point. Owner has thought of everything.
Just a perfect set up in Rum Point right on the bay.
Steps to the pool, two great restaurants with Rum Point and Kaibo
very nearby and a beautiful well equipped home with a gorgeous lanai
overlooking the bio-luminescent bay. Exactly what we were looking
for and the process was very easy. Recommend 100%
01/05/2019 at
5:04 PM
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2018 GUEST BOOK REVIEWS FOR KAI TIME – ISLAND HOUSE #14
December 26, 2017-January 2, 2018
Spending New Year’s here was wonderful! So much to do and snorkeling was phenomenal. Saw everything from little fish to baby barracuda to beautiful parrot fish and starfish! The house was clean and decorated so well! We hope to come back again to enjoy everything this place had to offer!
Strouse Family and Kate
March 10, 2018
Second visit to Cayman Island. #14 was the perfect launch pad for activities. Blue Iguana tour, St. Thomas, snorkeled the Kittiwake and Stingray City. For bicycling the East End, we highly recommend ECCO-Tours. Great bikes/Great service.
Two perfect nights for bio-bay. Calm with no wind. Plenty of glowing fish in the dark coves.
A great time!
Karen and James
March 15-March 21, 2018
First visit to Grand Cayman. Excellent time. We came with three other families, all renting units here. The proximity to Rum Point can’t be beat! Must have dinner at Tukka and the Lighthouse. Kaibo is great too!
Best snorkeling – Smith Cove and boat gathering area at Rum Point!
Amenities here are terrific! Kayaks, bikes, pool! Thank you!
Rhonda, Eric, Tom, Kathy and JT
May 12-May 18, 2018
Thanks for the really nice accommodations! Your Island home is warm, is at a great location and offers the perfect vacation. Appreciated the guide book, detailed instructions and suggested things to do. Everything was wonderful – Thanks!
Shirley and Gary
May 20-May 27, 2018
Thank you for sharing your home with us. It is one of the best yet on Cayman. We loved having a low-key week just hanging out at Kai Time. Snorkel, fish, swim, Cove (best), starfish. The best relaxing vacation.
Stephanie and Jim
June 17-21, 2018
Kai Time was perfect for our family! Thank you for providing such a comfortable and inviting Island home. Your attention to all the details made our time here perfect!
This was our first visit to Grand Cayman. We enjoyed kayaking in the morning and seeing the bioluminescent bay at night – incredible! Stingray City lived up to everything we’ve heard – loved it! We also enjoyed Starfish Beach, Rum Point, Kaibo Beach Grill (and Tuesday night BBQ), and an amazing dinner at the Lighthouse.
Thank you again for the great rental!
Jason, Chris and family
June 25-July 5, 2018
We were a little skeptical, but the Island Houses exceeded our expectations. The view out the back was very relaxing and we loved the peace and quiet. We loved hanging out in the lanai, kayaking the cove and swimming in the pool which we often had to ourselves. Here are a few tips for future guests that you won’t read elsewhere.
· Kayak to the cove entrance. There’s a cute little beach there with palm trees and an Adirondack chair. Bring a picnic and watch the sunset.
· Early in the morning, go to Rum Point and Starfish Beach to beat the crowds and noise.
· We loved the beekeeping tour at Reagan’s Honey.
· Go to Rum Point after dark. Walk the pier. Bring a flashlight and you might see barracudas and stingrays.
· Although we had great meals at Kaibo Beach and the Rum Point Club, our absolute favorite restaurant was Lauren’s on Seven Mile Beach.
Amy, Tommy, Savannah and Griffin
July 23 – August 1, 2018
The island was a dream vacation. We snorkeled almost every day. We saw lionfish, barracuda, parrot fish, stingray, etc.
If you want to see and swim with a sea turtle, your best bet is to go early in the morning, 7:30-8:00 a.m., and snorkel at Spotts Beach. They come into feed. It was on my bucket list to do and it was AMAZING!
· Stingray City is a must!
· Starfish Beach – very cool, but my 8 year old was stung by a trigger fish. They attach to the grasses. Wear water shoes and be careful. FYI – vinegar (white) takes the sting out. Cortisone stops the itch.
· Georgetown beaches are gorgeous, and the souvenir shops are better there.
· Stop at Beach Bubbles in Bodden Town for fun island soaps.
· I would also recommend parasailing while you are there – the view!
The restaurants in Georgetown were way more reasonable too. Our Rum Point dinner cost $250 and Casa Nova in Georgetown was less than half of that.
Blow holes – a spray of water shoots up out of the rocks is another fun stop. Of course, the glowing cove at night is an added bonus to the trip and Island House #14 provided that experience nightly.
Thank you for so many wonderful family memories!
Melissa, Mike, Abi, Michael, Ella and Connor
August 9 – August 16, 2018
We had a fabulous time…Kai Time #14 was amazing, great house to relax and rest. It had everything we needed, felt like home!
Stingray City was fantastic, don’t be afraid to hold a ray, they’re friendly!
The Wreck restaurant across the street is a great place to grab a burger at a good price. Our neighbor in #12 said there is all you can eat lobster somewhere in town, ask around.
The lanai is a great place to kick back in the morning and read a book. I read Robinson Crusoe, an appropriate setting!
Check out bioluminescence in the cove at night, the bugs aren’t that bad, but a little insect repellant wouldn’t hurt!
Kayaking was super fun and relaxing. We heard Cemetery Beach, north of 7 mile beach in the west end, is a great place to snorkel.
Most of all, love and appreciate those you are with, especially family. Take every opportunity to bless them! Hope you have as rich a time as we did!
God Bless!
Bill, Laura, Andrea, and Katelyn
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2017 GUEST BOOK REVIEWS FOR KAI TIME – ISLAND HOUSE #14 January 28-February 3, 2017 Thanks so much for sharing your lovely condo – very comfortable and well appointed. It was just the two of us and it was wonderful to have so much space. A quiet location – great! We recommend (to other guests): · Tortuga Divers at Morritts – East End · Eagle Ray’s – casual dining – East End · Kaibo – BBQ there, too, on Tuesdays · Wreck Bar · Starfish Point – wade around and see the starfish – we saw lots! · Snorkeling – Rum Point Beach – to the far right (in front of the Retreat) · Foster’s in Savannah – nicer than the airport one. Thanks again, Laurie and George Lexington, MA
March 20-March 25, 2017 We loved our stay here – a great location, not overly busy and touristy like other parts of the island. Definitely will recommend to friends and family and hope to come back! The Meyer Family Boise, ID
March 29-April 5, 2017
Kai Time was the perfect location for a relaxing getaway! This beautiful home has a great setup, with plenty of amenities and a prime location. The private pool always had plenty of open chairs and we found many opportunities to have the pool all to ourselves.
The lagoon was perfect for an afternoon kayak – make sure if you take the two-seater you have a partner that is ready to paddle 😊 The beach just across the street at Rum Point had such a warm lively feel! We enjoyed the frozen drinks, music and the crystal clear water.
We had so many amazing meals while staying at Kai Time! The Rum Point Club was an amazing meal with a gorgeous view. We would also strongly recommend the Lighthouse, just a short 15 minute drive away. This fantastic Italian restaurant was a perfect lunch spot and great photo opportunity.
Another great activity we enjoyed was our “Sail Cayman” sunset sail which was the highlight of our trip. Every minute of the two hour cruise was absolutely perfect! From the water you truly get to experience all the breathtaking views the island has to offer.
We couldn’t have asked for a better week than the one we got at Kai Time! We are already talking about our next visit back.
Clare and Matt
May 7-14, 2017
After a beautiful kayak ride, Claire and Josh got engaged! While today (5/14/17) may be our last day here in paradise, we now look forward to a lifetime of adventures together.
Josh and Claire
May 22-29, 2017
First time to Cayman and Kai Time was the perfect getaway condo. Had everything we needed and walking distance from Rum Point which we loved to go to and lounge all day! No complaints here!
Claire, Karlyn and the whole clan
June 19-23, 2017
We had such a nice week here on our family vacation! The house was nicely set up and stocked so we didn’t have to worry about much – the little things like having enough paper towels and garbage bags was much appreciated.
We loved being so close to the Rum Point Beach and having the bioluminescent bay right outside was awesome. We took kayak rides just about every night. The pool was nice for the kids as well. They love to be in the water!
Our favorite part by far was the boat we chartered (Crystal Charters). They took us to Stingray City and Starfish Point and picked us up right at Kaibo which was great to not have to add the extra drive time with two toddlers.
Turtle farm was just okay – a little sad to me actually….
We did go to Governor’s Beach for a day and that was beautiful and we had dinner at Brooklyn Pizza in Camana Bay. Lots of good shops there!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach home with us. We made so many good memories here with our little family! We’ll definitely be back.
Jennie, Brian, Owen and Eli
August 13-20, 2017
We had a wonderful time staying here. So glad we chose this place to stay and this area of Grand Cayman. Kayaking at dark was fabulous. Snorkeling at Rum Point was excellent. We saw loads. We went to Cemetery Beach also and found the snorkeling even more amazing. Cannot believe how clear the water is. Kai Time had everything we possibly needed and more. A delightful house. Took the bikes out which was fun. Played the board games and baked some cookies! We enjoyed “crab spotting” as they crossed the road in the evening when we were out in the car. One of the gardeners kindly got a couple of coconuts down and cut them open for us – which was a great treat as I had spent each morning searching the ground in hope to find a fallen one with no success. A beautiful house and thank you. A very different climate to the UK!! SUPERB HOUSE.
Jo, Steve, Freddy and Charlie
September 26-October 2, 2017
What an absolute joy the trip and your place is! First trip here to Cayman Islands, will not be our last. Everything was perfect! Thank you for everything. This is one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed at. You guys thought of everything. We will be back, same time next year.
Kristen and Bill
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Beautiful and spacious 2 story condo.
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Hello I am one of four, staying at Cayman Kai #14 for the next nine nights. I want to thank you (ownership) so much for making available additional snorkeling equipment, as part of the furnishings, in particular the swim fins. I had purchased some inexpensive fins and brought them but they proved to be unusable, and I was faced with having no usable fins for our 9 day stay. Very fortunately, the fins available in unit #14 were a perfect alternative that literally saved my snorkeling vacation without significant hassle and expense. I thank you all so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity...it has really made a huge difference. Our group of 4 love the house, location and amenities, and We will highly recommend it to our friends . Thank you again Best regards Joe Newman
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Karen, Judy, and Vicki said...
Oct
24, 2016
Kai Time!!!
Water Cay Rd, Unit #14, Rum Point, North Side, Cayman
Islands
Date
of Stay
Sep
11, 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Kai Time. The condo was
well appointed providing all the comforts of home. The
tropical décor was lovely. The lanai was perfect for early
morning coffee, home cooked meals, evening cocktails and
watching kayakers experience the bio-luminescence tour! The
beach was a great location to view the sunsets and enjoy a
mudslide. Rum Point was tranquil and relaxing, but there was
plenty to do. We kayaked, snorkeled, booked a boat trip to
Stingray City and fed the stingrays. In addition, Kai Time
is walking distance to Starfish Point, or to the ferry for a
day at Seven Mile Beach. The aqua colored water is AMAZING!
Loved everything about our stay!
Recommended for: Families
with Young Children, Girls
Getaway, Romantic
Getaway,
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