Your day at “Happy Kai,” starts with coffee and breakfast on the best beach around of course! Use our provided Keurig or drip coffee pot or walk across the street to Kaibo Beach Bar’s full coffee bar. They also have excellent croissants, breakfast sandwiches and full breakfast on the weekends.
When you are ready for your beach day, take 20 steps from the front door of Happy Kai and you are in the warm water of the Caribbean Sea. The closest house to the water in all of Gardens of the Kai, puts you closest to the soft sand, serene sunsets and peaceful lapping waves of the ocean. Happy Kai is an end unit which makes the beach very private. Beach chairs and side tables are plentiful - no need to reserve anything. The beach in front of the house also has several beautiful palm trees that provide a little shade.
1 paddleboard and 2 complimentary kayaks are included with your stay as well as complimentary snorkel gear, life jackets and a variety of sand toys for your use during your stay. The water of the North Sound is reef-protected, crystal clear and excellent for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking.
A little walk up the beach (or a very short car ride with free parking) is Starfish Point, where you’ll discover Cayman's famous starfish. There’s also a picturesque white sand beach and beautiful palm trees to relax under for a while. For a more active beach experience, drive or walk about 1 mile to Rum Point and enjoy their huge selection of beach toys for rent, including jet skis, and a sunset sail that you shouldn’t miss. The beautiful beach-side restaurant and bar are perfect for a beach day that everyone will enjoy.
If you need a break from the sand, a large, communal freshwater pool with a sundeck and cabana is located on the property at Gardens of the Kai. Bring towels (included with your stay) and catch some sun on the newly remodeled pool deck.
You can also hop on the Cayman Ferry for a trip to Camana Bay. The neighborhood features excellent restaurants, shopping, a movie theater and grocery stores. Pro-Tip: There is a convenient walking bridge from Camana Bay to the world-famous Seven Mile Beach. It’s a beach to be experienced!
After a full day in the sun and sand, refresh in your suite before you enjoy cocktails at sunset on the beach. It’s hard to describe how beautiful the sunsets are, but you’ll enjoy trying to describe them to your friends after you see them.
For dinner, fire up the Charcoal grill for a beach barbeque or use the fully stocked kitchen to make a relaxing dinner at home. Cookware, dishware, glassware, and utensils are all included. On those nights that you’d rather not cook (or clean up!) head right across the street to the Kaibo Beach Bar for a “feet in sand” dinner under swaying palm trees. For an elevated dining experience, try Upstairs at Kaibo or simply swing by the Rum Bar for a very sophisticated cocktail. Rum Point is just a 5 minute drive and offers a very relaxed indoor dining experience. There are several other restaurants in the area including Over the Edge (10 min), Italian Kitchen (20 min), and the Westin Hotel on the East End (20 min). Pro-tip: Italian Kitchen will often deliver (depending on the season).
When it’s time to turn in for the night, each of the suites features king-sized beds, and relaxed, beach decor. The Master Suite is massive, featuring a luxury bath with separate sinks and sweeping views of the ocean. It also has a daybed for extra sleeping rooms. The 2nd upstairs suite has a King bed, a screened porch and a pair of twin bunk beds for the little ones. The first floor suite features a King bed, and double sinks in the en-suite bathroom.
We also provide a fresh drinking water cooler, water delivered in 5 gallon water jugs, a washer and dryer, and beach towels to save you some space in your luggage!
