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SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment

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The Courtyard at Crescent Beach - Sand and Sky (left) and House (right)
Half Moon Pool and the courtyard
Surrealistic moonfall over Crescent Beach
Large patio is just steps away from the sea with beautiful coral and snorkeling.
Sunrise from Crescent Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, East End, Grand Cayman
  • Grand Cayman Blow Holes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • East End Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Paul de Freitas

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
It is illegal to smoke in the building.

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Property Registration Number GH-317

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East End

Located in East End, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. East End Lighthouse and Mission House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mastic Trail South Trailhead and Mastic Trail North Trailhead. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Half Moon Bay, East End, Grand Cayman

What's nearby

  • Grand Cayman Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Cayman Blow Holes - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • East End Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Barefoot Beach - 13 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Itallian Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tukka - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Czech Inn Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eastern Star Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mimi's Dock Bar - ‬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.

Is SAND Luxurious Tranquility on a Private Beach In A Protected Marine Environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

vacation

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
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Would definitely do again!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wow!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

40th Anniversary Trip

Had a fantastic stay! If we return to Grand Cayman, we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T&E G.

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

Best vacation ever!

Beautiful place! Very good snorkoling spot, house is
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S.

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

Highly recommend!

We had an amazing stay at the SAND. We started every morning, peeing out of our bedroom, sliding glass door, at the rolling waves through the beautiful palm trees. Coffee on the porch in the morning with cocktails in the afternoon. Watching the kids play in the sand, search for hermit crabs and explore the tide pools was priceless. The combination of sea and Pool.was so perfect for our family. The location is also really convenient, right next to a little mini store for any last-minute things and cause to many little restaurants and beaches on the east side. The beds were super comfortable and the house had lots of room for relaxing on the couch, couches and dining space for 10 of us. Paul and Fay Anne were a pleasure to meet and were more than Accommodating of all our needs. They are wonderful hosts which made our stay even more enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sgraggrn G.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh P.

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

Beautiful escape

Wonderful hosts! Well maintained property that is perfect for a family retreat. Gorgeous setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible stay!

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

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

Spectacular!

This place was spectacular in every way. Was so very sorry to have to leave. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Peace and tranquillity

If you enjoy relaxing on the ocean without crowds or the hustle and bustle of the west side of Cayman, Sand is a wonderful quiet place to vacation. We found the snorkeling to be some of the best on the island, just be prepared to walk over a rocky bottom for about the first 20 feet. Paul and Fay Anne are great hosts and we enjoyed getting to know them.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phillip & Lynne W.

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

Gorgeous Place

An excellent property in an excellent beautiful location. Anything that you might need was provided. The hosts were so very welcoming and friendly and gave us many suggestions about activities. We would not hesitate to return here in the future. Sometimes we give suggestions for improvements or additional amenities, but honestly can’t think of anything in this case.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P E., South Windsor, USA

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

Great Stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Peaceful oasis!

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

10 day family vacation!

We had such an amazing stay! The house was well kept up and so much room inside & outside to enjoy!! The snorkeling outside was amazing!! (we had pretty low tide so we didn’t get to get out there much). Our kids loved looking for seaglass & coral outside and the pool!! If you’re looking for a great spot away from the crowds this is your place!! All the beds were super comfortable! And they were so a combating to our 9month old! Even provided a crib for him. My only downfall was the fire alarm went off every time we cooked lol (smoke or no smoke) which isn’t their fault. And the gas stove cooks pretty hot so it takes some getting used to! But that’s not a deal breaker for me!! We would 1000% stay here again!! The owners live next door and are sooooo friendly but also let you feel like you’re on vacation! GREAT HOSTS!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S., Ocean View Delaware USA

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

Perfect in every way

Our accommodations at Sand were perfect. There were four of us and everything we could have wanted (and more) were provided. We enjoyed snorkling, the home theater, barbecue, pool, and games. Paul was responsive to our needs. It is tough getting through the rocks on the way out to snorkle but well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O., New Braunfels, Texas

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

Great East-End Getaway!

If you don't want to stay in the hustle and bustle of George Town this is the place for you. We enjoyed the entire time. There is so much to do all around the island so I highly recommend renting a car and exploring. We probably circled the island three times while we were there. Paul and Fay Anne were wonderful hosts with lots of knowledge of shops/restaurants and other recommendations. Our group definitely recommends this property and if/when we visit in the future we will be reaching out to them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carl J., USA

Amazing

If your looking for a place - stop your search. This is paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer j.

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

The best!!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

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

Peaceful Oceanside Getaway

Paul and Fay Anne are lovely hosts! We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Sand especially for families with young children (ours are 1 & 4). It has all the comforts of home. The beach is rocky but we loved looking for shells and little sea creatures. The pool a perfect size and has an awesome ocean view. The peaceful sound of the waves helped us to relax and appreciate this beautiful island. We would definitely stay here again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Graduation / Anniversary gift.

The hosts live next door and were very welcoming, responsive and helpful. The condo is immaculate! We got to see baby turtles head into the ocean for the first time! Kids loved the pool. Due to the weather, the beach wasn’t great, but good options were a short drive away.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., North Carolina

Absolutely beautiful!!!! The home is stunning and Paul and Fay Anne are wonderful host!

The home is stunning. There is a beautiful corral reef right off your door step, so you can roll out of bed and snorkel until your hearts content. Plenty of room, plenty of amenities and Paul and Fay Anne make sure your stay is wonderful! The owners have thought of everything you may need while there including beach towels, coolers and beach gear to help make traveling the island without overpacking even easier. We hope to book this home again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Awesome!!!!!!

In a nutshell, the house is gorgeous with an excellent view. We were very comfortable during our stay. Great snorkeling right outside your door. Faye Anne, the property owner was our host and was so accommodating to all our needs and very helpful with directions and places to visit. We enjoyed ourselves very much and will certainly return. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Paul de Freitas

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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.

Languages:

English