"Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai - Rum Point

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5177 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Kaibo, Rum Point

Star Fish Point2 min walk
Rum Point Beach4 min drive
Grand Cayman Beaches5 min drive
George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

"Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai

The Gardens of the Kai is a small group of privately owned stand alone houses situated in the quiet, pristine area of Cayman Kai - a very private, exclusive part of beautiful Grand Cayman. The houses are set directly on the white sand beach, with gorgeous sunset views, and a fresh water pool, all in tropical landscaped gardens.
A very short walk from Gardens of the Kai you will find Kaibo - a rustic Caribbean Beach Bar/Restaurant surrounded by coconut palms. Here you will experience part of the real Cayman. With its downstairs thatched bar and upstairs white tablecloth formal dining, Kaibo defines both barefoot escapism and romantic dining. Caribbean cocktails or cold local beer together with local fish, salads, wraps and entrées hot off the grill while overlooking the sea makes your dining experience unforgettable.
For further sea adventures and dining options, a short drive or easy 5 minute bike ride away along the sandy road is Rum Point, with its Red Sail watersport outlet, upscale restaurant and famous wreck bar. For active travelers we offer two kayaks and two bikes. Just a short walk along the beach is “Robinson Crusoe” Starfish Point.
Gardens of the Kai beach is reef protected, and tranquil with gently lapping waves. No need to reserve a beach chair here. Just pick out your favorite palm and relax while listening to bird song and enjoying a gentle breeze.
Gardens of The Kai #5 offers single family privacy where you can fully enjoy your paradise vacation. The house has a living and dining area open to a screened terrace designed for outdoor living, casual dining and walk out to the beach. There is a fully equipped kitchen including a wine cooler, Keurig coffee machine, and comfortable tropical furnishings. In addition to the living/dining area and kitchen, the ground floor has a bedroom with a queen bed and a single bed and a bathroom. The entire upstairs is a spacious master suite with king bed, large closets & private balcony overlooking the turquoise Caribbean sea. Washer/dryer, BBQ, cable TV, CD/DVD, blue ray DVD, kayak, bikes, books, games, WiFi internet, and HP printer are all provided. Non smoking unit.

Property manager

Basia Harris

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, No pets and No parties

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Side

Located in North Side, this villa is on the beach. Boddentown Art Shop and Cayman Maritime Treasure Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Governors Square and The Strand Shopping Center. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Cayman Crazy Golfing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Kaibo, Rum Point

What's nearby

Star Fish Point - 2 min walk
Starfish Beach - 11 min walk
Rum Point Beach - 4 min drive
Grand Cayman Beaches - 5 min drive
Stingray City - 80 min drive

Getting around

George Town (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Sound Golf Club - ‬59 min drive
‪Czech Inn Grill - ‬31 min drive
‪Wendy's - Countryside - ‬39 min drive
‪Kaibo restaurant . beach bar . marina - ‬2 min walk
‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬63 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is "Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Sandy Bottom" - 2 Bedroom Villa On The Beach At Gardens Of The Kai located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Side villa is just steps away from North Sound and Star Fish Point. Starfish Beach and Cayman Kai Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

25 June 2024

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Excellent

This was our first trip to Grand Cayman and we definitely picked the right place for what we were looking for... quiet, beautiful, clean, and inviting. Everything was represented accurately. We were able to spend a couple quiet days away from the crowded areas and explore other parts of the island. Not a terrible commute to Georgetown and West Bay if wanted.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

21 June 2024

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Peaceful

The property was perfect overall. A very peaceful and beautiful getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick d.

6 June 2024

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Outstanding house and location

Our family throughly enjoyed our stay here in Cayman. This is a quiet but very luxurious area full of very nice homes right on the beaches. Gardens of the Kai beach was great for wading in and spending time in the water with a cocktail. Further out snorkeling and there were starfish everywhere. You can see in the distance Stingray city. A beautiful location. The property was clean and modern. There were fresh flowers placed on the table in the screened porch as well as inside in the living room. A great touch!! The house was very comfortable and the views were spectacular! We walked (the 100 or so feet) down the street to Kaibo yacht club for food/drinks a couple times. Great spot and launch point for snorkel and stingray city trips. Rum point is another great spot we enjoyed for drinks and a dinner. Overall a great vacation and the house was fantastic. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen b.

17 Feb 2024

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Respite 2024

Gardens of the Kai has always been good to us. Beautiful location, and space to spend our week of relaxation, sun, good company, and fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

11 Feb 2024

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Lovely Property

We enjoyed our recent week at Sandy Bottom. This is a very nice property accurately reflected in the listing. We look forward to returning in the future for another stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeLynne D.

17 Jan 2024

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Perfect Location

My husband and I stayed here. If you are looking for a quiet and clean space, that is on the beach, then this is it. There are 2 restaurants nearby. All others are quite a drive to get to but we didn’t mind at all. We enjoyed being away from all of the hustle and bustle. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wolf G.

16 Aug 2023

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Great vacation

Very good and quiet stay

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T., Kansas City

7 Aug 2023

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Beautiful Serenity

The condo was exactly as described in the listing, location was super close to Kaibo Restaurant, the ferry to Camama Bay, bio-luminescent bay and starfish point. We had two very minor needs during a stay, and owner response was super prompt. Highlight was watching sunset from the beach in front of the condo, stunning!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia E.

21 July 2023

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Paradise at Rum Point

The house was very well-kept and stocked and the location can’t be beat. We had beautiful and tranquil views of the bay and the kids enjoyed snorkeling. Rum Point is a great place to stay to get away from the crowds and have peaceful relaxing time at the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

10 July 2023

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Perfect stay

The property was beautiful and right on the beach. Kitchen was well stocked which as minor as that seems is very very helpful so you don't have to buy condiments and seasonings if you want to cook. The beach is not a great swimming beach but the sunsets are beautiful.! Starfish point is within walking distance so we swam there. we took the kayaks out many times even kayaked out to the reef and stingray city. There is a pool for the community and even though it's for everybody we were the only people in it the entire week. Fosters, the larger grocery store is a little bit of a drive but we stocked up on our way in and then there is a little local grocery store which really had a lot of the small things we needed here and there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H., Minnetrista, MN

31 May 2023

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Outstanding

We love the Cayman Islands, and this property gave us a wonderful homebase for a week. The master suite was large and comfortable, with the enclosed sitting area for a view of the ocean, large shower and the extra office space all air conditioned for comfort. There was plenty of space for cooking and relaxing throughout the rest of the home. We loved having the full use of the bikes because the area was safe and not too busy so we could bike to rum point, Kaibo and starfish point very easily, as well as the kayaks because the ocean was very calm so we could kayak to Bioluminous Bay, as well as the other locations mentioned that we biked to. The beach out front of the property was convenient, but we found ourselves out and about most often on Rum Point and only 1x to 7 Mile beach. We have snorkel equipment, and Rum point area is great for that activity. We saw 6 little squid or cuttlefish, 7 stingray (before we went to Stingray city), many starfish that weren't just at Starfish Point, 1 large Tarpon, 2 crabs, 1 Iguana, multiple hermit crabs, 3 upside-down jellyfish, and many beautiful fish. The Cayman's are beautiful and this property was the best way to vacation on Grand Cayman.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

15 Apr 2023

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Great house in a great location

Loved our week here at Kai Gardens. The house is perfect - well appointed and well located with beautiful views. The beach is very nice - the water is not as clear as over on 7MB but is good for a swim. We went to Kaibo beach club a few times for dinner and on our last night we went “upstairs” which was wonderful - otherwise we cooked / barbecued at home (did our shopping near airport - much cheaper than the local supermarket). Kids did their PADI at Ocean Frontiers (very good) otherwise Silver Thatch is a good local alternative (snorkel, fishing and scuba diving). We would most certainly return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L., Hudson, WI

24 Mar 2023

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peaceful location

The property is exactly as pictured. The location is very quiet and peaceful, away from the chaos of the Seven Mile Beach area. We did make a few trips into Georgetown for excursions and to go to Seven Mile Beach but we loved being able to relax at this villa and escape the chaos. The pool is great and my kids were able to find several "pool friends" to swim with daily. The beach is a little grassy, not the greatest for swimming but the sand is great and we had several starfish right along the shoreline. We even had the bioluminescent bay creep into our water a couple of night so we were able to experience that just by walking out to our own shoreline. I would highly recommend getting groceries at one of the big grocery stores when you get to the city (or have them delivered, I heard there was a grocery store that would deliver for like $20) because the closest grocery store is outrageously expensive.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

25 Feb 2023

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Perfect First Visit to Grand Cayman

My family of four (hubby, me, and our two boys ages 9 and 6) rented unit #5 at Gardens of the Kai this past week and were blown away with how wonderful it was!! The location is perfect if you are planning to go to Rum Point, Stingray City, Starfish Point and Kaibo! We walked to Kaibo for lunches and dinners (the Tuesday night beach BBQ is not to be missed! Make reservations!), we took a catamaran from Rum Point to Stingray City with Red Sail, we had a family photo shoot at Starfish Point, and since we rented a car we were able to travel to the East End one day for the Parrot Sanctuary and Tukka East. This location is PERFECT! It’s protected from the wind and the sargassum is not super thick. It’s not the same crystal clear water of 7MB, but it is so quiet and relaxing that you won’t miss that hustle and bustle. The unit itself is beautifully decorated and comfortable with all the comforts of home! The whole second floor is the master suite and it is gorgeous! The second bedroom downstairs is perfect for 2-3 kids or 2 kids and grandma/ a nanny since it has a queen bed and a single bed. The view from the front porch is spectacular and you are a few short steps to the beach, with the complex’s pool directly behind your unit - like I said, perfect location all the way around!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

13 Feb 2023

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Perfect Location-Nice and Quiet

Pictures don’t do this property justice. Beautiful, quiet beachfront location. Steps from Kaibo Beach Club. House was clean and everything was as described.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor Z.

1 Feb 2023

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Amazing place!

One of the most serene and quiet beachfront places I’ve ever been to. The water and sand are amazing. The house is extremely clean and all the amenities are top notch. If you’re looking for a waterfront quiet getaway, this is it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H., Birmingham

16 Jan 2023

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Such a beautiful neighborhood and house

The property manager communicates with you and does everything possible to make sure you have a great stay. We loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

5 Jan 2023

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Second great stay

This property is in the perfect location and the perfect size for a family with a couple of kids. It is right on the beach and comes with kayaks and bicycles to do some exploring. The entire upstairs is the master suite which is beautiful and everything is just well done here. This was our second year in a row at this property and we will most likely try and do it again next year. The last day of our stay this year we had an issue with power and the air conditioning. The property manager quickly got an electrician on site, and most of the power up and running. I really appreciated the quick response and was even given a partial refund for the inconvenience. That really says a lot about the owner, the manager, and the pride they take in this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

26 Dec 2022

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Christmas 2022

The property was wonderful! Great location and beautiful beach. We had everything we needed for the week and the unit was very clean. Plenty of towels. Loved that it was peaceful and quiet. Only recommendation we would make is hooks for towels on the porch and in the bathrooms. Definitely would stay here again and hope we can someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

27 Nov 2022

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Peaceful getaway for quality time

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful get away on the beach to get refreshed but still be around restaurants and things to do. I will be back, in fact I’d buy it. The photos and description accurately reflect the property. The management company is very responsive to questions and issues. Beds are comfortable and the master shower is fantastic. Kaibo and Rum Point restaurants are easy walks from the house. The only thing I’d recommend is to bring a temporary sticky child safety latch for the screen door if you have young kids or kids that can’t swim. The locks on the sliding doors are sufficient for security but strong willed kids could potentially open them.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

24 Nov 2022

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Beautiful location

Best location on the island for a quiet pristine beach. Villa is well appointed and well stocked. View of the beach outside our windows. We enjoyed the kayaks and bikes. Highly recommend for a family looking for a get away from the crowds.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

21 Sept 2022

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Phenomenal property, but beware Rum Point in September

Everything about the property was perfect. The home (the layout was absolutely perfect for us), the view, the amenities (including bikes and kayaks), extremely clean, etc. On days when the humidity spared us a bit, we opened up all of the sliding doors to the porch and it was incredible. Large, private beach with lots of chairs and loungers. The "floor" of the ocean/water was almost entirely seaweed, which wasn't ideal, but the water was still beautiful. Be warned if you're looking at going in September though. I'm not sure how I missed this in my research, and it isn't mentioned anywhere in the listing, but the area pretty much shuts down for the month of Sept. We read raves reviews about the Kaibo Bar and Grill - closed for all of Sept. We planned to take the Cayman Ferry to Camana Bay and Seven Mile Beach fairly often - closed for all of Sept. Rum Point Club - closed for renovations until at least December. We still enjoyed our vacation very much, and did the things we wanted to. And we picked Rum Point for the privacy and seclusion, which we definitely still got. But we were definitely planning on these things being available, so when they weren't it certainly took away from the experience. I really, really wish we had known this. Again, the property itself was fantastic though. No regrets or complaints about that part whatsoever.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

6 Sept 2022

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Amazing location!!

It was paradise. Private beach steps away from the home. Very quiet neighborhood that is exactly what we love. Pool was awesome as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

14 Aug 2022

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Wonderful home in Kaibo

Loved staying here. Beautiful decor, clean home, in a quiet part of the island, fully stocked of all the things we needed, which meant only needing to buy food. Would absolutely stay here again. The couch needs some attention - could use a good cleaning. And the mattresses in the downstairs rooms were not comfortable, but neither of those were issues that we felt impacted our stay too much. Home is located 45-60 min (depending on traffic) from other parts of the island, which we didn’t realize when booking (our mistake to not research that more). So we had to adjust our itinerary to lump activities on the other side of the island, to prevent driving all around the island each day. Loved having kayaks to go out in each day and a clean modern kitchen to cook in. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry E.

11 July 2022

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As advertised

Nice property and better than the pictures. Be aware that it is a long drive to the city and tours and charters are generally found there. Although the location was beautiful, we had to drive up to an hour each way for scuba and snorkeling charters. The payoff is no crowds or traffic at rum point.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Basia Harris

Basia & Clive Harris
We are Cayman resident proud owners of this, our occasional get away from busy George Town business life!

Why they chose this property

Quiet tranquil place recommended for families or couples getting away from busy beaches. Villa offers magnificent ocean views, a barefoot lifestyle, snorkeling at your doorstep and safe shallow swimming. Full water sports, reef snorkeling and diving a short distance away.