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Kailypso

Cayman Kai
8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Welcome to Kailypso, a 3-bedroom beachfront villa in Cayman Kai located on Bio Bay. Measuring over 2,800 square feet with spectacular outdoor spaces, cozy interiors, and a secluded beach, this popular villa is the perfect destination for family vacations and group getaways.

Nestled among tall palm trees and lush tropical plants, Kailypso’s waterfront pool and patio create a tropical oasis. Plenty of loungers dot the pool deck for sunbathers to kick back and work on their tans. After hours under the sun, cool off with a refreshing dip in the pool or seek shade in the screened-in porch. A wooden pathway leads you down from the pool deck on to a soft sandy beach with private boat dock. 

Beach lovers will love this wide slice of paradise with chairs, loungers, tiki torches, and hammocks set up on the beach. Take full advantage of the private dock by booking a charter to Sting Ray City and request to be picked up right off your dock—it’s the ultimate charter experience! 

Two single kayaks are provided during your stay. During the day, launch from the dock and explore the calm surrounding waters of Cayman Kai. Then, on moonless nights, take the kayaks out and watch the water glow with light as you paddle. Bio Bay is one of the few bioluminescent bays in the world making it an unforgettable experience.

Kailypso’s interiors feature an open concept great room with living and dining areas furnished in light tropical decor. The formal dining table seats 6 and is adjacent to the kitchen with ocean views. A galley kitchen comes equipped with modern appliances including a microwave and dishwasher, plus cookware, dishes, glassware, and cutlery. 

A full-width screened-in porch sits off the great room leading out to the pool deck. The porch is furnished with comfortable seating areas and a patio dining table (seats 8). A charcoal grill and outdoor dining table (seats 6) sits on the pool deck and is perfect for island cookouts under the stars.

Kailypso’s three bedrooms include a master suite with private bathroom and two additional bedrooms with a shared bath.

Kailypso’s Bedroom Layout

(Sleeps 8 guests total, 6 adults max)

  • Master Suite - Furnished with a king bed, ensuite bath with double vanity and shower, plus flat screen TV, ocean views, and private access to the sunroom.
  • Guest Bedroom #1 - Ocean views, private access to the sunroom, shared bathroom, and furnished with a queen bed and flat screen TV.
  • Guest Bedroom #2 - Garden views, shared bathroom, and furnished with a queen bed and set of bunk beds for kids. 

Finally, Kailypso’s location puts it at the center of all the best that Cayman Kai has to offer minus the crowds. Guests can walk to Rum Point to find a heavenly barefoot beach plus watersports activities, a beach bar and grill, a souvenir shop, and a fine-dining restaurant.

The Kaibo is another popular beachfront club also within walking distance featuring live music, food, and drinks, plus limbo on the beach—how low can you go? Ferry service to Camana Bay in Seven Mile Beach departs from the Kaibo Marina and Rum Point regularly making it perfect for day trips.

With a great location and fabulous outdoor amenities, it's easy to see why guests love Kailypso!

The boat photographed at the dock is not part of the rental, and is shown because a boat rental is possible. 

*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

Barefoot Beach
Private Pool
Private Dock
2 Single Kayaks Included
Chaise Lounges
Beach Hammocks
Outdoor Shower
Sunroom
WiFi/internet
Keyless Entry
Flat Screen TVs
Central A/C
Cable TV
Stereo
DVD Player
Full Kitchen
Modern Appliances
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Charcoal and Propane Grills
Washer & Dryer
Linens Provided
Beach & Bath Towels Provided
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Off Street Parking
No Smoking Allowed
No Pets Permitted
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, private charter pick-up if the villa has a dock or just safe shallow water along the edge swimming for little children. Adults won’t swim in the cove—Rum Point is too nice by comparison—the water is shallow and has a softer bottom and there is no reef here for fish life...but we do see the occasional turtle, eagle ray or tarpon swim by in the shallows! Another benefit is that we rarely get any seaweed in the cove so the beaches stay cleaner than the oceanfront beaches.

The beaches are flat white barefoot sand. The big draw to this area is the proximity to the Rum Point Club, a public beach club within a short walk that offers a fantastic barefoot beach, many water sports, a restaurant and bar, gift shop and pick-up beach volleyball games.  Also nearby is the Kaibo, a beachfront restaurant, bar, and marina.

Lastly, about 20 minutes east there are 2 large resorts--Morritt's and The Reef--that offer manicured beaches, plus restaurants, a grocery store, liquor store, gift shops, a Subway sandwich shop, the Italian Kitchen Restaurant. These two resorts also offer scuba, snorkel trips, jet ski rentals, windsurfing, kiteboarding, oceanfront pools, and bar service.

General Grand Cayman Beach Notes 

All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically “public” since the Queen owns up to the high water mark and the shoreline quality behind your property may vary seasonally. Be advised that the beach or water entry behind your property may vary slightly from the images on our website because of the weather. 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 in recent years. Although sargassum is an unsightly nuisance, it is largely seasonal in 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 Silver Thatch Membership.

The Guest Service Fee is capped at 10 days for extended stays.

Member Benefits

  • Centralized on-island Guest Services & Welcome Center
  • Unlimited use of Silver Thatch Fitness Center (18+ yrs.)
  • Business Center Access: computers, printer, scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies
  • Silver Thatch Discount Card for savings at area businesses
  • 10% advance booking discount for private charter
  • Complimentary use of snorkel equipment
  • Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates
  • Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance
  • Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on same day
  • $1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection
  • Additional tandem kayaks & paddleboards available for discounted rental*

*Signed waiver required.

Guest Reviews of Kailypso

240 Water Cay Road Grand Cayman , 

5 out of 5 stars based on 29 user reviews

Kailypso

         
Review by Jennifer on 06/30/2022
5 out of 5
The property was beautiful and in a great location.

Thank you Grand Cayman Villas!

         
Review by Shelley on 06/21/2022
5 out of 5
We so much enjoyed out stay...Judy our host was wonderful! Such an inviting, comfortable home, the kitchen was well stocked, Clean linens, exterior maintained, and that view was incredible!

Highly Recommend!

         
Review by Robert on 05/31/2022
5 out of 5
It is as beautiful as the picture! Clean beach right on the bio bay. We paddled kayaks each evening. I swam laps in the bay and ran in the mornings around the quiet neighborhood. Kayak to starfish point. Did many excursions within walking distance to Kaibo marina. It was perfect for our family of six (3 adult kids and 1 teenager). Highly recommend!

Our fourth Visit

         
Review by Fritz on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5
Full disclosure I am in the Hotel business as a Hotel Operator and Developer, so when my wife and I get to travel with and hopefully without kids, we prefer to stay in homes as I'm in hotels every day. I am also keenly aware of the type of service you receive when booking, we always book through rental agencies because of incredible service compared to Air BnB or VRBO. We booked our fourth Trip Kailypso in Spring of 2019, and due to covid we were finally able to return in 2022, which was too long as Kailypso has become our "southern cabin." We just wrapped up our fourth visit to this charming private home and it was as good as it's ever been. This is the perfect place for a couple or small family. Private, calm waters, out of the wind and walking distance to everything you need. We spend our days at the pool or Rum Point Club, bone fishing in the mornings and this year, much to our pleasure at the new Silverthatch service center. This new feature from Silverthatch made our trip, access to a gym, concierge service, and free rentals of snorkel gear, blue tooth speaker, coolers made this destination even better. I hope to return multiple times every year to this location. Feel free to reach out to myself with any personal questions you may have or references. fritz.heller@nmhmhotels.com

Exactly as described

         
Review by Jeff W on 01/17/2022
5 out of 5
Our small party of four really enjoyed our time at Kailypso, it was a shame that the two nearby restaurants etc (Rum Point and Yacht Club) were closed but that cannot detract from the location or the facilities of Kailypso. We had one small issue with water temperature at one shower, but this was promptly dealt with. We have twice previously rented through GCV&C and following this very positive experience would have no hesitation in doing so again or recommending their services to one and all.

Awesome stay

         
Review by Willie F on 09/02/2021
5 out of 5
We spent a week\'s staycation at Kailypso and had a relaxing time. The villa is well laid out and everything was clean and tidy. We enjoyed early morning walks along the main road followed by leisurely dips in the pool followed by our morning coffee on the extensive pool deck overlooking the lagoon. Lots of deck furniture let us always find a shady spot. We were joined most afternoons by a pair of friendly Caribbean Whistling ducks who would take bread from our fingers. We used the kayaks to explore the bio-luminescent lagoon right off the dock. Local restaurants included Over The Edge for breakfasts and the Italian Kitchen for sit in or delivery. Kaibo and Rum Point restaurants are closed at this time of year so the well appointed kitchen was put to good use. Recommended 🙂

COVID-19

         
Review by Deann on 04/20/2020
5 out of 5
We unfortunately could not stay due to COVID-19 but the rental company was absolutely wonderful. They had great communication even before the airport shut down. Then they reached out to everyone as soon as the airport closed. They offered full refunds and did so in a timely fashion. I highly recommend this rental company.

Bay Beauty

         
Review by Anne on 03/10/2020
5 out of 5
Well equipped and beautiful home on the beach of bioluminescent bay! The house was perfect for us (6) with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen. The pool area was awesome and we kayaked every day. Location was perfect for us- we explored the area by the bay and especially loved Kaibo! An amazing restaurant within walking distance! Would go back!

Kailypso

         
Review by Drue on 02/11/2020
5 out of 5
This was a wonderful home to stay in. Very quiet area. The bay is awesome. We were checking in late and the manager even got us some basic grocery supplies for the morning so we had essentials. We hope to go back some day!

Two Weeks in Paradise

         
Review by D.S. on 01/14/2020
5 out of 5
Our family enjoyed two wonderful weeks in the Kailypso. We all agreed that it was one of the best vacations we have enjoyed. We would stay there again and refer it to our BEST Friends.

Start of Summer

         
Review by Smart Family on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
We started our summer at Kailypso on Grand Cayman. Wish we could have spent the entire summer in Grand Cayman! Fresh, safe, quiet, fantastic water, food and beverages! Rum Point and Kaibo were favorites. This is the are you want to stay!

Special Home for Our Vacation

         
Review by Monks and Trabourgs on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
This marks out third time to Grand Cayman and third different property. We love the Cayman Kai and Rum Point area. Kailypso is our favorite so far and we will visit again.

The Heat of Summer and Beauty of Grand Cayman

         
Review by Doug on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Wonderful location and home. Scott at Grand Cayman Villas helped us decide on Kailypso after we looked at 4 options. We are happy with the choice we mage. Near restaurants, snorkeling, activities. Nice beach, long walks, rented bikes. Pick this home - you will not be disappointed.

Kailypso Beauty

         
Review by Nelson on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Loved everything about this home. No hype. All promises kept! We will come again!

Birthdays Celebrated

         
Review by Meyer Family on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Our family is one of those with multiple June birthdays. We celebrated at Kailypso. Amazing home, on a peaceful bay, short, safe walks to Rum Point and Kaibo. Fantastic food and fun activities at both locations. Make sure you go out to the stingray sandbar with Joe at Silver Thatch Charters! Courteous, knowledgeable and just a fun guy! If we could give this home 6 stars, we would!

Peaceful Retreat - Recharge!

         
Review by Mary and Faye on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Two couples, friends forever, travel to a destination every year. This year we picked Grand Cayman. Honestly can not believe we have not been here before and we will come again! Peaceful, quiet, safe, lots of activities! Kailypso was a wonderful home. Larger than what the pictures suggest. Rarely do you find a home the is better in person than the photos online - Kailypso is one such home! Magical location, we walked, swam, rented bikes/kayaks and paddle boards. We will book this home next spring as well!

Springtime in Cayman!

         
Review by Elizabeth and Dan on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Perfect home. Perfect location, Perfect weather. Everyone friendly. Highly recommend!

Best Views and Walking to Restaurants

         
Review by Fran on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Kailypso was a wonderful home for our family of 6. We spent every day between Kailypso, Rum Point and starfis point. Safe area, no traffic, you can walk everywhere. We did take the Ferry over to 7 Mile Beach and recommend that for a morning/afternoon. Restaurants in the north side were wonderful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home! Fran M.

Spring Break!

         
Review by B. Hendricks on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5
Our family stayed at Kailypso over spring break. We looked at many homes in the Cayman Kai / Rum Point area before deciding on Kailypso. Wonderfully well-maintained home, great location. Paddleboarding off the beach every day. Walks to Rum Point, starfish point and Kaibo. Grand Cayman Villas was prompt with responses and helped us plan a memorable vacation. We recommend Kailypso to all ages! Jus a fantastic home. We hope to return another time!

Best Vacation!

         
Review by Susanne on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
We have had the best vacation! We are all wishing we could stay longer! We loved the house and being near Rum Point and Kaibo is the perfect location. We rented a car and drove all over the island, we even went to Seven Mile beach for the day and it made us realize we love being in Cayman Kai! The house is so nice with the pool and being right on the Bio Bay, it was perfect for us. We can\'t wait to come back!

Beauty! Beauty! Beauty!

         
Review by Beth Ann on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Wonderful home. Do not miss this one!!!

Something Special at Kailypso

         
Review by Roger and Pat on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Every aspect of Kailypso was special for our family. Third time on island - first time at Kailypso. The other homes we stayed in were very nice, but Kailypso was a notch above and our favorite. The kids loved the deck and pool, kayaking and paddle boards. We rented jet skiis for one day as well. The home is clean and up to date. Nice bedrooms, Comfortable beds. Plenty of room to spread out. We will be back.

Kailypso Sweetness

         
Review by Edwards Family on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Pictures do no justice to this home. Relax with a great view, fresh breeze, great safe walking area. We have already booked for next year!

Fantastic Memories

         
Review by Keith S on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Great memories from our time at Kailypso. We will be returning here. Great location, home, walks to Rum Point and Kaibo. Starfish Point is a must. Bio Bay. Snorkel charter to Stingray City is a must and they will pick you up at Kailypso - ask for Joe at Silver Thatch Watersports.

Perfect Spot

         
Review by Elizabeth M. on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
We can not say enough positives about Kailypso. Would give the home a 6 star if that was an option! Great location and views. Safe. No seaweed! The Bio Bay is stunning at night time! Rum Point was a favorite daytime spot, as well as lunch!

Kailypso !!!!

         
Review by Allison on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Kailypso was a wonderful choice. We had 4 adults and two small children. The area is safe, perfect for small children. Walk to Rum Point. No traffic. The bedrooms were nice and comfy. The kitchen was well stocked. Lots of space for everyone. We highly recommend Kailypso and hope to return next year!

Amazing New Years in Cayman

         
Review by Dee on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Thank you for sharing your home with our family over New Years. We enjoyed the home and look forward to returning soon. Rum Point and Kaibo were wonderful day and night.

Perfect Vacation

         
Review by Ann on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
Thanks for the use of your beautiful home, It was perfect for our vacation and checked off all the boxes. We appreciated the location as well as the amenities and made use of them daily. We had an small issue with a ceiling fan but it was addressed quite quickly and resolved easily thanks to Judy\'s help. We would highly recommend this home and would go back again in a heartbeat!

Great House, Great Location for Young Families

         
Review by Allison on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5
We were 4 Adults and 3 kids and found Kailypso very comfortable. The pool was great and even better were the kayaks. We paddled around the bay day and night and very much enjoyed the bioluminescence! We enjoyed kayaking out to the beach at the bay entrance and snorkling. Starfish Point is a 5 min drive and was another highlight of our trip. Rum Point was even closer and we took advantage of the restaurant and the Red Sail watersports. The kitchen was fully loaded with all the cookware we needed and we just had to supply the charcoal for the bbq grill. We would definitely recommend this to other families looking for a peaceful vacation!
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May 28, 2022Aug 19, 2022 $700
Aug 20, 2022Nov 04, 2022 $495
Nov 05, 2022Nov 18, 2022 $550
Nov 19, 2022Nov 26, 2022 $650
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Dec 26, 2022Jan 04, 2023 $1,250
Jan 05, 2023Mar 02, 2023 $750
Mar 03, 2023Apr 14, 2023 $800
Apr 15, 2023May 26, 2023 $675
May 27, 2023Aug 25, 2023 $700
Aug 26, 2023Nov 03, 2023 $495
Nov 04, 2023Nov 17, 2023 $550
Nov 18, 2023Nov 25, 2023 $650
Nov 26, 2023Dec 15, 2023 $600
Dec 16, 2023Dec 26, 2023 $1,150
Dec 27, 2023Jan 04, 2024 $1,250
  • 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
  • 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Silver Thatch Membership.
  • Guest Service Fee is capped at 10 days for extended stays.
  • $145 Cleaning Fee (5 days+), higher cleaning fee for shorter stays
  • Owner requires a $500 refundable excess cleaning and damage deposit.
  • We accept Visa, MC, Discover, and Bank Wire for payments. 

Booking Rules

  • 5 nights minimum; shorter stays (on request) incure add'l cleaning fees.
  • 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 are split into two rental periods. Please inquire directly 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

We're committed to the health and safety of all our guests and have adopted enhanced cleaning safeguards to suppress the spread of COVID-19. 

All villas are cleaned and sanitized prior to each guest's arrival using health agency-approved cleaners and disinfectants. 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.

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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.  

For rental cars, we recommend Avis, Marshalls, or Hertz. 

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