Castle Guesthouse: Cozy Cottage w/ Private Pool and Deck with Ocean Views!

==> Reopening Update - as of 02/22/2022 <== Traveling to Grand Cayman just got easier! As of February 18, the Cayman Islands have dropped all on-island testing for incoming travelers. Direct flights have also been expanded to include American departing from Miami, and United Airlines departing from Chicago, Houston, Newark, and Washington, DC (IAD). Additional flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, and Baltimore will be added in March. Current travel requirements include: -- Pre-register travel and vaccination status with Travel Cayman. A certificate of travel will be required for all members of your group for entry. -- Unvaccinated children ages 11 and younger will assume the vaccination status of their traveling adult/guardian. -- All travelers, ages 5 and above, must provide proof of a negative rapid test taken no earlier than the day before arrival. Your home country may require pre-departure testing for your return flight. Be sure to know your country’s testing requirements in advance. The quarantine period for unvaccinated travelers has been reduced from 10 to 7 days. Additional updates will be shared across all our listings as official guidance is made public. ============= ===> SCROLL BELOW FOR OUR CANCELLATION POLICY <=== ===> CANCELLATIONS SUBJECT TO REFUND LESS A 3.5% ADMIN FEE <=== ***Property Overview*** Castle Guesthouse is directly oceanfront on an elevated cliff. While it shares a two-acre gated lot and private beach with the larger Cayman Castle, it is quite private, tucked over 70 feet (more than the combined setbacks between most oceanfront neighbors) away from the Castle. The Guesthouse boasts its own driveway, utilities, garage, satellite dish, grill, and freshwater pool. The Guesthouse's pool faces east, while the main Castle pool faces due south ensuring privacy among guests. === Castle Guesthouse's Sleeping Arrangements === (Sleeps 6 guests total, 4 adults max) -- Guesthouse Suite #1: Oceanfront king suite with stunning views, desk, large chairs, and an ensuite bath with a large walk-in shower -- Guesthouse Suite #2: Oceanfront queen suite with stunning views, one set of bunk beds, large chairs, dual vanities, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower === Castle Guesthouse's Notable Features === -- Comfortable oceanfront living area with sectional couch, flat-screen satellite TV, and Apple TV. -- Modern kitchen with stainless appliances, dishware, cookware, and cutlery. -- The Guesthouse offers the same quality construction and luxury finishes as The Castle including granite counters, glass-block showers, and bright new furniture. -- The Guesthouse offers a covered oceanfront veranda with a sectional sofa and Adirondack chairs. -- A zoysia grass lawn also provides room for sunbathing on chaise lounges. -- The white sandy beach with 3 thatched cabanas and 4 kayaks (2 tandem & 2 single) are available to guests just off the driveway. -- The pool is cliff-edged, so families with children should probably look elsewhere for accommodation. -- Charcoal grill (access to Castle propane grill area if no guests at Castle) -- Covered front porch with Adirondack chairs -- Private driveway with plenty of off-street parking. *Notes: 1) A Cleaning Fee may be required due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols. 2) Additional Silver Thatch tandem kayaks available for discounted rental. Signed waiver and 5-day minimum required with 6th and 7th day free: US$39 per day per kayak ($195 per week/each). Paddles included. ================================ *** Cancellation Policy *** Should guests cancel outside of 60 days from arrival, half of the initial deposit, less a 3.50% processing fee, will be refunded to the card on file. Should we be able to rebook your canceled dates, in whole or in part, the other half of the deposit will be refunded, pro-rata, for each day rebooked. Should we be unable to replace your canceled dates, the balance of the remaining deposit is forfeited. Should guests cancel within 60 days, no refund will be offered unless the pandemic exception below applies. ==> PANDEMIC EXCEPTION: At 60 days from arrival or within, if the Cayman Islands are closed to tourism, require quarantine, or commercial flight options do not exist, you may either reschedule your stay for future dates or request to cancel with all payments refunded, less a 3.50% processing fee. We will also instruct VRBO to refund their service fee to the guest card on file. Our full cancellation policy can be viewed by clicking the Rental Agreement link under the House Rules section on the second checkout screen. ================================= ***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 on-island. ***Rate Details*** -- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates. -- 10% Guest Service includes your Silver Thatch Membership. -- Owner requires a $500 refundable cleaning and damages deposit. -- We accept VISA, MC, Discover and Bank Wire for payments. ***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 or older to book and must occupy the property during the entire stay. ***Beach Notes*** All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Queen owns up to the high watermark. Be advised, the beach or water entry behind your property may vary slightly from the images displayed due to 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 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. ***Silver Thatch Guest Services*** The 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Silver Thatch Membership. 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 -- Proprietary Silver Thatch Guest Discount Card -- 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 the same day -- $500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection -- Additional kayaks available for discounted rental* *Signed waiver required.