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Great Escape
Cayman Kai
10 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Great Escape is located on a quiet cove in Cayman Kai merely a few steps from the Rum Point Club.
This sprawling villa consists of the main house, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus an optional 1 bedroom and 1 bath guest cottage. Renting both the villa and cottage gives guests two superb master king suites to choose from, plus additional king and queen guest bedrooms. With a large, freshwater swimming pool, barefoot sandy beach, and spacious interiors Great Escape is a fantastic property for your island getaway.
Great Escape's Bedroom Configuration
(Sleeps 10 guests total, 8 adults max)
- Oceanfront Master Suite – Large suite with a king bed, two chairs, a TV, a door to the screened porch, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower
- King Bedroom – Oceanfront bedroom with a king bed, doors to the screened porch, TV, and a shared bath with a combination shower/tub
- Queen Bedroom – Garden view bedroom with a queen bed, TV, and a shared bath with a combination shower/tub
- Detached Cottage Suite – Large suite with a king bed, daybed (sleeps 2 children), TV, kitchenette, private screened porch, and an ensuite bath
Great Escape’s interiors are clean and modern, with cool tile floors and modern decor. Plenty of windows and sliding glass doors open onto the pool deck and fill the home with natural light and gorgeous views. On the occasional lazy day, guests can relax across the large, beachfront screened porch with comfortable seating, or play a friendly game of ping pong without losing the breeze or ocean views.
A gourmet kitchen sits just off of the front porch and comes equipped with granite countertops, island breakfast bar with stool seating, and a full range of modern appliances. Cookware, dishware, cutlery, and coffeemaker are all provided.
Boasting one of the largest residential swimming pools in Cayman Kai, Great Escape's outdoor amenities are top-notch. The pool features a built-in tabletop with submerged bar seating. Optional pool heat is available at $250 per week.
The pool deck overlooks the tranquil cove and is lined with chaise lounges, patio umbrellas, and plush patio sofas. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining under the stars by the pool deck, or under the roofed cabana by the waterfront. With its own private pier, guests can dock boat rentals and jet skis in the backyard, or hire a private boat charter to pick them up right off the dock.
With its spacious interiors and stellar outdoor amenities, Great Escape is the perfect vacation villa for large family vacations or multiple couples on a tropical getaway.
Security Alarm System available for guest use upon request.
^Reduced rates offered to small groups not requiring the guesthouse. See Rates tab for pricing.
*Note: A Cleaning Fee is included due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols.
**Silver Thatch tandem kayaks and stand up paddleboards (SUPs) available for discounted rental. Signed waiver required.
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Amenities
Private Pool
Optional Pool Heat
Private Boat Dock
Screened Porch
Roofed Cabana
Hammock
Ping Pong Table
Central A/C
WiFi/Internet
Keyless Entry
Flat Screen TVs (5)
Home Security System
Modern Kitchen & Appliances
Charcoal & Propane Grills
Guest Deposit Safe
Washer/Dryer
Linens Provided
Beach & Bath Towels Provided
No Pets Permitted
No Smoking Allowed
Off-Street Parking
Weddings Welcomed
Kayaks & Paddleboards for Rent
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Beach Notes
The entire island is only 22 miles wide from west to east, so you are never too far from anywhere on Grand Cayman.
The cove-front homes in Cayman Kai offer calm serene water for docking a rental boat, charter boat pick-up, or just safe shallow swimming for little children. Adults won’t swim in the cove as the Rum Point Club is too nice by comparison.
You get the best of both worlds at Great Escape: a backyard facing the cove with a private pool and boat dock, proximity to the Rum Point Club, plus an idyllic beach across the street. Public right-of-way beach access is located diagonally across the street.
The big draw to this area is the proximity to the Rum Point Club, a public beach club that offers a fantastic barefoot beach, water sports, a restaurant bar and grill, a gift shop, and pick-up beach volleyball games. Also nearby is the Kaibo Yacht Club featuring a fine dining restaurant, a casual beach bar and grill, and a marina. Overall, Cayman Kai is a fabulous neighborhood dotted with million-dollar oceanfront villas and sweeping views.
Lastly, about 20 minutes east we have two large resorts (Morritt's and The Reef) that offer manicured beaches as well as restaurants, a modern grocery store, liquor store, gift shops, a Subway sandwich shop, and a cafe/pastry shop. These two resorts also offer scuba, snorkel trips, jet skis, windsurfing, kiteboarding, oceanfront pools, and bar service.
General Grand Cayman Beach Notes
All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Crown owns up to the high water mark.
The shoreline quality behind your property may vary slightly from the images on our website due to shifting tides and weather patterns. The next-door beach is also always available for your use.
Ocean Debris & Sargassum Seaweed
Beaches in Grand Cayman may also experience floating ocean debris and sargassum weed seasonally.
Sargassum is a generally harmless floating seaweed that has increased in frequency over the years during the summer. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked prior to your arrival.
Should sargassum weed be extremely heavy behind your property, we will reach out to the owner for alternative solutions which may include a partial refund or relocation.
We try our best to work around mother nature.
The 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Guest Services Membership.
Member Benefits
- Centralized on-island Guest Services & Welcome Center
- Unlimited Use of Private Fitness Center (18+ yrs.)
- Business Center Access: computers, printer/scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies
- Proprietary Guest benefit & discount card for savings at local businesses
- 10% advance booking discount for private charter
- Complimentary use of snorkel equipment
- Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits pre-order & hold for check-in
- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance
At-Villa Benefits
- Day-after-arrival guest services follow-up
- Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on same day
- Gilchrist & Soames bath products
- Pre-stocking of groceries & beverages (delivery fee applies)
- Arrange chefs, cooks, babysitting & family photography
- $1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection
- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates
- Tandem kayaks and stand up paddleboards (SUPs) available for discounted rental*
*Signed waiver required.
Guest Reviews of Great Escape
127 Sand Pointe Road Grand Cayman ,stars based on 47 user reviews
Amazing and Much Needed!
Our trip to the Great Escape at Rum Point was both amazing and much needed. All of the bedrooms had so much space and kept us cool at night. The whole house stayed cool and gave relief from the daytime heat when needed. The pool has a table with 4 seats that became the center for waterproof card games and great conversation. There are so many great places to disappear to if you choose to take a nap around the pool. The lanai (porch) was fully screened in which was a nice feature to keep the bugs off us when the wind stops at night; although most of the time it was breezy, so no bugs. The surrounding landscaping was very lovely to look at while floating around. There was a sand wash off station that was an underrated amenity. The gas grill worked wonderfully. The kitchen was big with plenty of space to store food and fix breakfast, even with a large crew. The kitchen was also very well stocked with more than enough silverware, dishes, cups and cookware. I would go back in one click with no remorse.
Beautiful Home in great location.
Great escape was perfect for our family. Spacious bedrooms, a large kitchen with everything we needed. The pool was amazing and the ping pong table was a big hit. Alex our property manager handled our AC issue quickly and also made sure the pool was cleaned as requested after several days of dirt build up. Rum point club was a good option for food and walkable. We also really enjoyed Eagle Ray (25 minute drive). Suggestions…bring coffee filters, extra Toilet paper and Pam for cooking. We would love to return. Thanks for a great stay.
Amazing 5 Star!
The property was absolutely amazing!!! Our group couldn\'t have been more happy with the villa. We had 7 adults in our group. Between the main house and pool house we had more than enough space. The house was incredibly clean when we arrived and well stocked. The outdoor space is a haven. The pictures don\'t do it justice A few pointers you may want to know. It is not close to 7-mile beach. If you are looking for night life, shopping and a bunch of restaurants to choose from, then be prepared to drive. If you want something quiet and less touristy, this is the place!! There are some restaurants near by, and only one that is within walking distance. Thank you, Great Escape for making our vacation so perfect.
Beautiful
The home was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. We will be back.
Amazing...
If you’re looking for a place to relax and be away from the tourist traps, this is your spot. We like exploring and driving on our vacations so this was a perfect place to make a home base. The house is beautifully laid out and stocked with everything you need. Wonderful guest services. And 100% recommend having Chef Eliot from Bespoke Catering to cook for you. Some of the best dining experiences we’d ever had. Was just supposed to come once but we had to try more of his food.
Such a fantastic place!
Can\'t say enough good stuff about Great Escape. Stayed there with four kids and three adults, the guesthouse was perfect for the teenagers to get away from us when they needed a break. Great room and Kitchen were awesome for cooking which we did a decent amount of. The pool is HUGE and the Bioluminescence bay was very cool. Beware the upside down jellyfish if you are out in the bay, they sit on the bottom so easy to avoid but just something to be aware of. Loved the north end of the island location, we had a rental car and did day trips as we wanted to 7 mile beach, different snorkeling spots and dinner a couple of nights. I could go on and on about this fabulous home and location.
Amazing Trip!
Beautiful home and perfect location for our trip. We will definitely be back!
Stunning!
We had a wonderful visit. Great escape was the perfect property. It had absolutely everything we needed. The property is even more stunning in person. More than enough space for multi families. Endless areas indoors and outdoors to relax. A great place for kids. The bioluminescent bay right off the dock, starfish point and sting ray city were favorites. But we were thrilled just to lounge in the huge pool, paddle board and relax in the hammock. The property is far from seven mile beach, but we knew this and prepared by stocking up on groceries. We much preferred the out of town private feel.
Great experience
We had a wonderful visit. Great escape was the perfect property. It had absolutely everything we needed. The property is even more stunning in person. More than enough space for multi families. Endless areas indoors and outdoors to relax. A great place for kids. The bioluminescent bay right off the dock, starfish point and sting ray city were favorites. But we were thrilled just to lounge in the huge pool, paddle board and relax in the hammock. The property is far from seven mile beach, but we knew this and prepared by stocking up on groceries. We much preferred the out of town private feel. The only thing to make the experience perfect would be if Rum Point was open. We will just have to return when that happens!
Little slice of heaven!
For the first time in our vacation history we came home rested & relaxed. The Great Escape was our “home away from home”. The turtle on the porch and the view to the bay through the front door left our children speechless! Hubby and I knew our weeks were going to be perfect!
The entire home and casita were well appointed; every amenity one can imagine. The decor was beautiful & furniture comfy. We loved the subtle island vibe. Ample space for our children (ages 20,18,16 & 11) to enjoy time together or separate for down time. Great “chef’s”kitchen. The family watched plenty of sports and movies at night on the big screen.
WOW factors for all of us were the outdoor options.
1) The screened in porches had dining, couches/chaises and ping pong - ceiling fans & lighting for day or night.
2) The pool was magnificent - boys enjoyed ball toss for hours & family engaged in ruthless Uno (waterproof cards) at the pool table. Ample seating for sunning on deck.
3) We used the grill and smoker daily.
4) Loved our morning coffee & late afternoon beverages on the boat deck & covered patio. Even took a few snoozes in the hammock. Deck area was deep enough for pick-up if you go the private excursion route (highly recommend!).
5) Mini-beach for paddle board, kayak or snorkeling was excellent for all. The bay is quiet & provides easy access to other site-seeing spots. DO NOT forget the bioluminescence bay @ night - truly amazing!
Communication before, during & after was excellent - quick and friendly. GCV&C group were so accommodating throughout - special thanks to Ran.
We did utilize the Silver Thatch rental services for a private boat excursion (shout out to Capt. Kevin & Edgar- awesome snorkeling tour!) & water toys. Roy & local team - thank you for your help during our stay.
Recommend fishing w/ captainjake@caymanoffshoreadventures.com! Dining @ Tukka East & Calypso Grill.
Enough said - loved it! We’ll be back soon!
Truly a Great Escape
My group of 2 families with teenage kids had a wonderful time at Great Escape. The property is beautiful with tons of seating options inside and especially outside. The beds are extremely comfortable and I slept well every night. The one maintenance issue we had was promptly handled.
We swam in the pool daily (we did opt for the pool heat but I am not sure we needed it). We cooked most of our meals at home. We used rented kayaks and SUP\'s from our own little beach and dock on the Bioluminescent Bay. We used the beach access across the road to go to the ocean side for a paddle or a swim as well. We went to Cayman Kai Public Beach for some excellent snorkeling. Even though the full moon was the night of our arrival, we went out kayaking and snorkeling in the Bio Bay a few nights later and saw the bioluminescence. It was remarkable and I felt I was swimming among the stars as I watched the sparkling water. No need to pay for a tour when you can see it right off the Great Escape dock! Some of us did get some minor jellyfish stings which faded away a few minutes later. We dined at Kaibo and at Over the Edge and visited the Crystal Caves. We drove over to the other side of the island to go to the Turtle Farm and to jet ski, horseback ride and snorkel at Cemetery Beach. We also did a half day tour with Big Kev and Primo on the Silver Thatch boat. They picked us up at the Great Escape dock and took us to Stingray City and two snorkel sites where we had a great time. I highly recommend this property!
Wonderful Family Holiday
We enjoyed this house, inside and out! There was plenty of room for our family and our friends who dropped by.
Being all on one level was the best. Everyone agreed we had the best house at Rum Point this weekend. The only thing I would ask for would be another sofa or seating area in the living room. Roy and AJ were the best to work with too!
Excellent Home- great outdoor space!
We loved our stay here! Unfortunately the weather was rainy most of our stay but the home was clean and comfortable with everything you would need! The screened in porch was excellent to watch the rain, and the table tennis kept us occupied. Paddle boards and Kayaks were provided which was great fun! The outdoor space and design of the home was excellent. Would highly recommend this home!
Thank you!
Fabulous Villa
An absolutely lovely property which was perfect for our staycation getaway. The pool is amazing and there are more chairs that I think we had chance to sit on throughout the property, you can choose full sun or a shady spot. Location is perfect, on the bay with a dock so we could rent a boat and walking distance to Rum Point. Loved the large screen-in patio, we ate there most nights. Comfortable, clean beds and plenty of space. Will certainly be back again.
Almost Heaven
Third time to Grand Cayman with our family. All agreed Great Escape as our favorite. Really clean home, close to Rum Point. We felt safe day and nights. Kids went back and forth with no worries all day. We considered 4-5 homes before deciding on Great Escape.
We recommend Great Escape to everyone. We were not disappointed. You will not be either!
Wonderful Spot
Loved the home and the area! We will be back! Second time here and we are already planning third trip.
Paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed Grand Cayman and Great Escape.
The welcome staff at Silver Thatch were wonderful.
Our days were spent kayaking and paddleboarding as well as touring several beaches around the island.
The Silver Thatch charter to the stingrays with Capt. Joe is a must!
Dinners at Tukka, Italian Kitchen, Tukka, Rum Point and Kaibo were all wonderful. Everyone was happy with the quality of the food.
Thank you Grand Cayman Villas for helping us pick the perfect home!!!
Great Escape at Great Escape
We had our own Great Escape from the real world. Just didnt want to leave.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with our family of 5. We enjoyed every single minute. We cherish the memories from our trip.
When it comes time to return, we hope Great Escape is available!
Fantastic Property
After considering several homes on Grand Cayman, we chose Great Escape due to its location in Cayman Kai. We could not have been happier with the home. Clean and well maintained.
Restaurants at Rum Point and Kaibo were wonderful. We also drove to the Lighthouse and Tukka - both worth the 20 minute drive!
Paddleboarded and kayaked every day. Bioluminescent Bay at nights!
We recommend to all considering this fine home!
Christmas in Cayman
Wonderful home. This island is so friendly.
Great home, new furniture.
Location really close the Rum Point, Kaibo and Starfish Point.
We highly recommend Great Escape for a group of 8.
Plenty of space for everyone.
Comfortable beds. Think the mattresses are new.
We will be back!
Perfect Home and Spot
Great Escape was a wonderful home for our two families from Tampa. Plenty of room and comfortable beds. Kitchen well appointed.
Rum Point is only a short walk away.
We had Steph cook us dinner one night. That is a real treat!
Joe was fantastic with Silver Thatch Charters - picked us up at our dock!!! Absolute must!
Management was great answering questions and quick follow ups.
All recommended!
Family Fun
We loved our stay at Great Escape this year.
Kids could safely walk to Rum Point. Lots of activities and swimming there.
Also enjoyed starfish point, lunches at kaibo and snorkeling around the island.
Would definitely come back to Great Escape.
Wonderful Home and Location
We really enjoyed Great Escape, the layout, the guesthouse extra room, beach, pool, paddleboarding and walks to Rum Point.
Could not have found a better location for our vacation.
Days were spent at Rum Point, Starfish Pointe, kaibo and all along the Northside for snorkeling.
Afternoons were spent at home.
Thank you Grand Cayman Villas for helping us select the perfect home for us - memories we will cherish.
We never had reason to reach out to the local manager, but he did check in with us to make sure everything was in order!
Highly recommend Great Escape!
Great Family Vacation
There were five adults and three children in our group, ages 2-75. The house and bedrooms were spacious and gave us plenty of space to all be together, or for some to retreat to other areas for quiet time. Villa is better than the pictures, and the outside pool, patio, beach, and dock areas were laid out very nicely! Would recommend heating the pool, well worth the money. Everyone involved in the rental and support of the property were knowledgeable and helpful(Steve the owner, Roy the property manager, the Grand Cayman Villas, and the Silver Thatch personnel.
Activities we enjoyed were snorkeling on reef(water absolutely beautiful), Turtle Farm, Sting Ray City, Starfish Point, and the Rum Point Beach Club.
We enjoyed eating at Kaibo Yacht Club, Rum Point, Tucca, Taco Shack, Lighthouse, Coconut Joe’s for breakfast on 7 mile beach, and Rackams on the waterfront in Georgetown.
Fabulous vacation, will be back!
What a Great Escape!
Three couples have been going to Rum Point and renting a house for 3 years. Each year has been a different house. This year we rented Great Escape through Grand Cayman Villas.
The booking process was easy and when I had a question Scott Naurath was always available. I never had to leave a message.
Without a doubt the best part of the Great Escape is the pool. It is huge. We paid extra to have it heated and we spent most of our time in the pool. The house is nice. The bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen have been updated and look great. We also added the guest cottage in our rental. It need the updating they have done to the rest of the house. Another thing that is great about this property is that it is a short walk, maybe 3 houses, from Rum Point which has great food and drink. You can also snorkel from the beach at Rum Point. Overall, I would definitely rent this house again.
Your very own resort In paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed the property. Plenty to do to keep our party of 8 satisfied because getting to Seven Mile beach from Rum Point is quite a long trip and driving at night was not easy. If you want peace and quiet this is the place. We had a little trouble getting in touch with the property manager but to his defense there was a wind storm on the island and he was very busy. The pool was very dirty from the storm - we cleaned it ourselves because we were unable to get in touch with Ron and the safe was locked but after it was open it still did not work for us - could have Been operator error. Small issues - great time! We will return to CAY MAN - the island is beautiful!
Just an AWESOME place to stay.
The pictures of Great Escape painted an accurate picture of what to expect when you arrive. With nine of us staying at the house it was nice to have so much space. Having the kayaks and paddleboard were nice to have and Rum Point is within easy walking distance of the house. We spent hours hanging out by the pool and the bay just relaxing. The ping pong table was a nice addition.
For nine of us, we rented two cars from Marshalls which gave us more flexibility to go different places if we chose to, but never did.
Staying at Rum Point is great if you are looking to relax, but if you are looking for nightlife and crowds, go to 7-mile beach.
On your way to the house from the airport, definitely stop at one of the grocery stores because it is a good 40-45 minute drive if you don’t. Also, stop at the liquor store.
For travelers from the USA and Canada, and probably other countries as well, be prepared for the exchange rate. This caught us off guard and we definitely spent more on food than expected.
We chartered a boat one day to go snorkeling and visit Stingray City. We happened to meet Captain Chris who operates out of Nativeway Watersports and chartered a boat for the whole day for $800 which was a bargain compared to other companies.
Lastly, definitely grab the Explore magazine for the maps and a copy of the Free News to find out what is going on.
I would definitely stay at the house again without hesitation.
AMAZING!!!
Great Escape is a fabulous Villa, stunning, perfect, I can\'t say enough about how wonderful it was...the location was also perfect, steps away from Rum Point and the fabulous Mudslides! Going out on the catermaran with Red Sail Sports to stingray city a must do! It was fantastic!
Family stay great escape
Nice house -great location Nice kitchen -loved covered patios Would NOT stay again --disenchanted by the following -no life jackets on site -policy on paper towels toilet paper detergent --is tacky--they would be better off increasing rent $5 a day than their approach -pool was not cleaned one time during our stay of 8 days
Amazing place
House was amazing very spacious and pool area was gorgeous! Short walk to the beach! Loved using the kayaks and the paddle board. Would absolutely stay here again!
Wonderful home and location
My family and I would like to thank your team for the wonderful hospitality. We were very pleased with the rental, service and ease of everything.
We will certainly use Grand Cayman Villas again on out next visit to the island.
Wonderful time and amazing property!!!!!!!!
We rented Great Escape for a week and absolutely loved it. We have traveled all over the world and stayed in numerous accommodations. This was by far our favorite. The property was immaculate and accommodated our family of six adults and two children perfectly. Everything about this property was great!!! We spent our days swimming in the pool, fishing off the dock, lounging in the screened in porch, playing games, grilling, and kayaking in the cove. We have stayed on Seven Mile Beach twice before and all agree that staying at Great Escape and near Rum Point was far better. It\'s a much quieter pace, low key, and very safe with no crowds. We loved walking down the street to Rum Point, grabbing coffee at the Kaibo Expresso Bar, and dancing at the Kaibo Tuesday night Barefoot BBQ. We highly recommend this property and can\'t wait to go back. One recommendation we would make is to pay the extra and have the pool heated. We are so happy that we had it heated. Thank you again to the owners for sharing this wonderful property and allowing our family to have such an amazing time in Grand Cayman.
Amazing outdoor area
We stayed at Great Escape in Feb. 2017. We had 2 families and between us there were 7 kids 7 and under. While the inside of the place was great, the outside area totally made the trip for us! There was so much for everyone to do. The pool was amazing (I think the best pool for kids in all of Grand Cayman) it was shallow enough for them to touch bottom in almost all areas but was nice to have a deeper area as well for diving. It was also nice to have the option of the pool heat. We probably spent half of our vacation in the pool. I was also impressed with all the options for seating outside you could always find a sunny spot to lounge or a shady spot to stay out of the sun plus the all the tables for eating al fresco and the screened in porches were a great place to sit in the evenings (not that I really noticed any bugs). It was also great to be right on the water. While we did not swim in the bay behind the house (too many weeds and jellyfish) the kids loved making sand castles by the water, collecting shells, checking out the fish, kayaking and paddle boarding, and it was also great to be able to have the charter boat pick us up right at our own dock and take us out to see the stingrays. The place was also in a great location, so close to Rum point (about a 2 min walk) where we often went for meals and to swim at the beach. What a great vacation!
Amazing outdoor area
We stayed at Great Escape in Feb. 2017. We had 2 families and between us there were 7 kids 7 and under. While the inside of the place was great, the outside area totally made the trip for us! There was so much for everyone to do. The pool was amazing (I think the best pool for kids in all of Grand Cayman) it was shallow enough for them to touch bottom in almost all areas but was nice to have a deeper area as well for diving. It was also nice to have the option of the pool heat. We probably spent half of our vacation in the pool. I was also impressed with all the options for seating outside you could always find a sunny spot to lounge or a shady spot to stay out of the sun plus the all the tables for eating al fresco and the screened in porches were a great place to sit in the evenings (not that I really noticed any bugs). It was also great to be right on the water. While we did not swim in the bay behind the house (too many weeds and jellyfish) the kids loved making sand castles by the water, collecting shells, checking out the fish, kayaking and paddle boarding, and it was also great to be able to have the charter boat pick us up right at our own dock and take us out to see the stingrays. The place was also in a great location, so close to Rum point (about a 2 min walk) where we often went for meals and to swim at the beach. What a great vacation!
Beautiful home in spectacular location
Beautiful location. Well appointed home. Perfect for 6 adults with space to gather and space to linger peacefully and privately.
Absolute Paradise
Frist visit to Grand Cayman in January with extended family and were lucky enough to book the Great Escape Villa through Grand Cayman Villas and Condos(.net). The staff at Grand Cayman Villas took great care of us throughout the planning process as well as during our stay. We enjoyed the pool daily and practically lived outside - only really went in to shower and sleep. The grounds and locale of the villa are extraordinary. The huge pool is magnificent. We paid for the pool heat and are glad we did even though we had a full week of glorious sunshine and warm temps. With the wind, it would have been a bit too cool without heat.The neighborhood is lovely - beautiful waterfront homes of all styles and sizes, yet nothing intimidating or snobbish about the area. You can walk between the homes to get to the beach and wander the sandy shoreline without bothering anyone. Rum point is just across the street, a 4 minute walk, but far enough away that you are not bothered by the cars or crowds (lucky for us, not many people here the week of Jan 10th). We snorkelled at the small reef at Rum Point and it is cool - lots of small fish. We also took the Red Sail catamaran tour out to Stingray City with snorkelling and highly recommend this vendor which you book right at their kiosk at Rum Point. Back to the house - we actually booked the house and the guest cottage due to the sleeping configuration needed for our group, so we had more interior space than we could ever have needed. As for the pool, grounds and outside areas, this place was idyllic. We used the kayaks and paddle board daily to paddle down to the open ocean and go swimming or just float along the shore to admire the amazing properties. We even took the kayaks out at night and realized that the backyard IS the bioilluminescent bay (althought, it doesn\'t shimmer quite as much as the photos you see on the internet). Still quite an amazing thing right in your back yard.
I hope to get a chance to visit again.
Heaven!
Great Escape is truly as magical and majestic as the photos! I spent a week at the Great Escape with my boyfriend and we could not have been more thrilled with the location, property, and amenities. We felt spoiled to have a private pool and ocean at our feet and loved using the kayak and paddle board right from the property. This house is simply gorgeous and has everything you could want including an equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and couch, a large entertainment center, and a ping pong table. In fact, we enjoyed the house so much that we rarely wanted to leave! When we did venture off the property, we enjoyed the close proximity to Rum Point and Kaibo for nightlife and dancing. Stingray City is also a short boat ride from Rum Point- a must see! We have already recommended Great Escape to friends and will continue to do so.
We can\'t wait to go back!
Wonderful Vacation
My family of four, two teenagers and two adults stayed at the property and it was perfect. The home was very clean and the perfect layout for hanging out. We really enjoyed the outdoor area around the pool and the screened in porch...very private so we could play music and hang late if we wanted. We used the paddle board and the two kayaks everyday to cruise up and down the inlet. Really nice being so close to Rum Point...yes, just a walk away to see the ocean, grab a bite to eat or relax with a drink. People very friendly and nice.
Nothing negative but I will mention that we were there the first week of June (start of rain season) and if the wind was not blowing, the mosquitos were a problem. All the outdoor restaurants came to the table with bug spray just in case. We had lots of ocean air so was only a problem one evening. I would definitely stay at Rum Point versus Seven Mile Beach for the privacy and beauty. Great vacation.
Best. Vacation. Ever. Amazing. Beautiful. Relaxing.
Great Escape is a beautiful home in the perfect location. A truly luxurious property with an amazing pool and a short walk to Rum Point Beach, which is fantastic. I can't say enough about the house, the pool, the beach, the island. It truly was a perfect vacation. Although it is a drive to the other side of the island, we preferred the relaxing, quiet and island feel of Cayman Kai. The photos of Great Escape are very accurate except honestly I think the pool is bigger than it looks in the photos. Grand Cayman Villas handled our reservation in a professional, timely and courteous manner. They answered all of my questions promptly. They provided lots of information about the island, the property, restaurants, car rentals, etc. Upon arrival there were a couple minor issues (not worth mentioning) but the Villa Manager answered my call immediately and things were taken care of within 20 minutes. The owners of the property were a pleasure to deal with as well. We received an email from them before our stay with helpful information about the property and the island. We spoke by phone and met in person briefly on arrival. They were nothing but helpful and friendly. Highly recommend Great Escape and Grand Cayman Villas. It might be a few years but we will definitely be back.
Best. Vacation. Ever. Amazing. Beautiful. Relaxing.
Great Escape is a beautiful home in the perfect location. A truly luxurious property with an amazing pool and a short walk to Rum Point Beach, which is fantastic. I can't say enough about the house, the pool, the beach, the island. It truly was a perfect vacation. Although it is a drive to the other side of the island, we preferred the relaxing, quiet and island feel of Cayman Kai. The photos of Great Escape are very accurate except honestly I think the pool is bigger than it looks in the photos. Grand Cayman Villas handled our reservation in a professional, timely and courteous manner. They answered all of my questions promptly. They provided lots of information about the island, the property, restaurants, car rentals, etc. Upon arrival there were a couple minor issues (not worth mentioning) but the Villa Manager answered my call immediately and things were taken care of within 20 minutes. The owners of the property were a pleasure to deal with as well. We received an email from them before our stay with helpful information about the property and the island. We spoke by phone and met in person briefly on arrival. They were nothing but helpful and friendly. Highly recommend Great Escape and Grand Cayman Villas. It might be a few years but we will definitely be back.
Great Family Vacation
The house was wonderful, the location was excellent! Quiet! And the bio illumination was sooo cool! We all had a great time!
Great Family Vacation
The house was wonderful, the location was excellent! Quiet! And the bio illumination was sooo cool! We all had a great time!
Awesome house - Outdoor living area is amazing
This house is amazing. Every room is comfortable. The master suite is gorgeous and spacious. The pool area is fantastic and all the outdoor furniture is comfortable. We lounged by the pool every afternoon while our little one napped. The walk to Rum Point Beach was easy and the beach was fun. We enjoyed being on this side of the island and could not have asked for a better house!
Awesome house - Outdoor living area is amazing
This house is amazing. Every room is comfortable. The master suite is gorgeous and spacious. The pool area is fantastic and all the outdoor furniture is comfortable. We lounged by the pool every afternoon while our little one napped. The walk to Rum Point Beach was easy and the beach was fun. We enjoyed being on this side of the island and could not have asked for a better house!
Renames: Great Choice
3BR/2Ba "Great Escape" & 1BR/1Ba Guest Cottage are located on the quiet cove in Cayman Kai (only steps from the Rum Point Club) on the north coast. This one story private villa is a great family or couples choice and offers a white sand barefoot beach amid palm trees that offer guests shade from the Caribbean sun. Great Escape is configured to meet the needs of the large family with a sizable "L"-shaped freshwater swimming pool, even including optional pool heat in winter ($250/wk).
Great for Families who want some seclusion and privacy
Service from our booking company (grandcaymanvillas.net) was fantastic. I will 100% use them again after we received nothing but total professional treatment from a clearly great operation.
The house was top notch. Our party had 4 houses booked and this was the nicest one for a family, in my view, despite not being on the beach.
Only a few minor complaints about the house itself, the hot water heater is a little small for the expected heavy usage especially with a dual head master shower, also septic tank can be a little trouble if you overuse water, so just be mindful.
The outdoor pool area was great for relaxation. No beach access of course makes it a little less desirable, but I preferred this over the beach access houses in terms of livability.
The amenities were awesome1
Kitchen, awesome layout and very inviting if with a group from other parts of the island.
All high end appliances (kitchen aide and whirlpool super quiet washer).
Interior design, well above average, all rooms color coordinated perfectly.
Fixtures were all new and top shelf.
Master bedroom and bathroom were super! Your wife / girlfriend will adore you for being able to spend time in this room.
House is all 1 level, which makes getting around very easy!
In house Wifi / phone / cable is nice, but who wants to watch TV?
Side rooms for other couples / kids are great. The pool house is great since it is separate and self contained of the main house, so it allows a little separation.
Location is far from grocery stores, as you are warned, so make sure you stock up.
The service from the manager was great as well. We had a leaking toilet that was causing the septic to not flush water and they had a plumber out within 1 hour on a Sunday! That is great service.
I almost don't want to talk the house up too much, so I can book it again. I would not suggest for young people looking to economize or 'party it up', but great for 30 and up couples and those with families.
Great for Families who want some seclusion and privacy
Service from our booking company (grandcaymanvillas.net) was fantastic. I will 100% use them again after we received nothing but total professional treatment from a clearly great operation. The house was top notch. Our party had 4 houses booked and this was the nicest one for a family, in my view, despite not being on the beach. Only a few minor complaints about the house itself, the hot water heater is a little small for the expected heavy usage especially with a dual head master shower, also septic tank can be a little trouble if you overuse water, so just be mindful. The outdoor pool area was great for relaxation. No beach access of course makes it a little less desirable, but I preferred this over the beach access houses in terms of livability. The amenities were awesome1 Kitchen, awesome layout and very inviting if with a group from other parts of the island. All high end appliances (kitchen aide and whirlpool super quiet washer). Interior design, well above average, all rooms color coordinated perfectly. Fixtures were all new and top shelf. Master bedroom and bathroom were super! Your wife / girlfriend will adore you for being able to spend time in this room. House is all 1 level, which makes getting around very easy! In house Wifi / phone / cable is nice, but who wants to watch TV? Side rooms for other couples / kids are great. The pool house is great since it is separate and self contained of the main house, so it allows a little separation. Location is far from grocery stores, as you are warned, so make sure you stock up. The service from the manager was great as well. We had a leaking toilet that was causing the septic to not flush water and they had a plumber out within 1 hour on a Sunday! That is great service. I almost don't want to talk the house up too much, so I can book it again. I would not suggest for young people looking to economize or 'party it up', but great for 30 and up couples and those with families.
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| Begins | Ends | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Nov 03, 2023 | $695 |
| Nov 04, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | $825 |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 | $1,195 |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $895 |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | $1,695 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 04, 2024 | $1,795 |
| Jan 05, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | $1,195 |
| Mar 02, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | $1,275 |
| Apr 13, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $795 |
| May 25, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $895 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | $695 |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $825 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $1,195 |
| Dec 01, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $895 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $1,695 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 05, 2025 | $1,795 |
| Jan 06, 2025 | Mar 01, 2025 | $1,195 |
| Mar 02, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | $1,275 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | $795 |
| May 25, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $895 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 01, 2025 | $695 |
| Nov 02, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $825 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | $1,195 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $895 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1,695 |
- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
- 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Silver Thatch Membership.
- A Departure Cleaning Fee is required for all stays.
- A refundable damage deposit is required for all stays.
- Refundable damage deposits will be returned to the guest 7 days after departure pending any damages.
- We accept Visa, MC, Discover, and Bank Wire for payments.
Lower Occupancy Discounts
Owner offers lower rates for fewer guests:
- Groups of 6 or fewer guests renting just the main villa, over non-holiday nights, receive a $100 discount off the daily rate.
- The guest cottage will be locked off for the duration of your stay
Occupancy Discounts are automatically applied against the full base rent when entering your dates and number of guests.
Booking Rules
- 5 nights minimum stay required.
- 6 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Thanksgiving week.
- 7 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Christmas and New Year's week.
- Christmas & New Year's dates are split into two rental periods. Please inquire with your travel dates prior to booking.
- Shorter stays may be available but subject to a higher cleaning fee. Please inquire before booking.
- Must be 25 years or older to book and must occupy the property during the entire stay.
Villa Cleaning & Sanitation
All villas are cleaned and sanitized prior to each guest's arrival. We also ask our owners to provide a starter supply of extra cleaning products.
Additional housekeeping services can be purchased after booking in 3-hour time blocks. Scheduling may be coordinated with your property manager upon arrival.
Map Notes
Nearby Points of Interest
- 9 miles from Grand Caymans Villas & Condos Welcome Center
- 26.2 miles (50 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.
