Great Bluff Estates: Great Snorkeling w/ Oceanfront Pool, Designer Interiors & Multiple Decks

==> 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*** Welcome to Great Bluff Estates, a gated oceanfront villa with a pool set into the bluffs of Grand Cayman's Northside. This recently renovated 5-6 bedroom home offers a large family all they could want from excellent snorkeling steps off the backyard to a stunning elevated sundeck and freshwater pool. The curb appeal of Great Bluff Estates includes a cobalt-blue tiled roof, bright white stucco exterior, and a terra cotta circular driveway that can easily accommodate multiple rental vehicles. The home offers multiple oceanfront decks and balconies, 2 tiers of terraced artificial grass near the shoreline, two cabanas, and a new concrete ocean path entrance. The beach here is naturally pebbly, so the owner maintains a raked sandy area for water access. Snorkeling here is amazingly diverse due to very few homes in the area and very few people in the water on a given day. We tend to see spotted eagle rays, octopus, lobster, eels, and, of course, many juvenile fish inhabiting the coral heads. There is also rarely any current in the waters here. Great Bluff Estate's Unique Features -- Dramatic two-story vaulted great room with exceptional elevated ocean views -- Multiple decks and verandas overlooking the water -- Glass-railed decks preserve the exquisite panoramic views of the Caribbean -- Terraced landscaping to the sea with sun chaises -- Gourmet kitchen with modern appliances -- Three indoor dining areas: formal dining room seats 10, casual dining area seats 6, and a breakfast nook seats 4 -- Multiple beverage refrigerators, wine chillers, and wet bars -- Thatched cabana with propane fire pit for sunset viewings -- Pool heated in Winter FIRST FLOOR -- Sun-filled 2-story foyer opens to a multi-windowed great room with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views -- The open-concept great room features an oceanfront sunroom with sliding doors to the tiled deck overlooking the pool -- Tiled deck furnished with large sectional sofa with shade -- Large flat-screen TV with cable programming, Apple TV, and DVD Player -- Large kitchen with expansive views and outdoor grilling gazebo with a propane grill and outdoor dining table -- East wing offers a queen suite with a small pull out sofa bed towards the front of the villa and an oceanfront den with a queen pull out bed and a shared bath -- West wing offers a full queen suite, laundry room, and powder room SECOND FLOOR -- East wing has 2 queen suites: one with garden views, and one ocean views -- Master king suite spans over 1,500 sq. ft. across the entire west wing -- Second-floor oceanfront balcony connects the master king and oceanfront queen suite with sliding doors POOL LEVEL -- Freshwater oceanfront pool; pool heat included Dec 15 - Apr 15 -- Covered veranda with sink, fridge, and counter space -- Large full bathroom with shower -- Patio seating, lounge chaises, hammock, and family-style dining table -- Stairs to sea terraces and beach LOWER LEVEL -- Multiple landscaped terraces for sunbathing -- Thatched gazebo with small propane fire pit table -- New concrete path to the water's edge -- Manicured sandy beach area ***Bedroom & Bathroom Layout*** (Sleeps 12 guests total) -- Master Suite: spans over 1,500 sq. ft. across the entire west wing and includes a parlor area with a large flat-screen TV, cable programming and Apple TV, ocean views, balcony, small study with desk, and ensuite bath with soaking tub and separate shower. -- Oceanfront Queen Suite: upper-level, queen bed, balcony, ocean views, ensuite bath. -- Garden View Queen Suite #1: upper-level, queen bed, garden views, ensuite bath. -- Garden View Queen Suite #2: main level, queen bed, garden views, ensuite bath. -- Queen Bedroom: main level, queen bed, garden views, shares east wing bathroom. -- Oceanfront Den: main level, queen pull-out bed, shares east wing bathroom. Guests at Great Bluff Estates can relax in ultimate privacy owner owns the undeveloped lot next door to the east) while being conveniently located within 10-15 minutes of 5 restaurants and another 5 casual island lunch spots. Some restaurants even offer door-to-door complimentary shuttle service! Two large resorts with manicured beaches, scuba diving, water sports, gift shops, a grocery store, plus a wine and spirits store are a short 5-minute drive away. *Notes: 1) A Cleaning Fee may be required due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols. 2) Silver Thatch tandem kayaks available for discounted rental. Signed waiver required. ================================ *** 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 refundable $1,500 excess cleaning and damages deposit. -- We accept VISA, MC, Discover and Bank Wire for payments. ***Booking Rules*** -- 5-night minimum stay required (but stays less than 7 nights cannot include Saturday nights). -- 6 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Thanksgiving week. -- 7 nights minimum and full occupancy rate 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. ***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 -- Guest parcel receipt & hold for check-in -- Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits pre-order & hold for check-in -- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance -- Airport arrival Fast-Track VIP Process (fee charged by CAA) -- Special event/dinner reservations At-Villa Benefits -- Welcome amenity basket -- Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on the same day -- Day-after-arrival guest services follow-up -- Gilchrist & Soames bath products -- Pre-stocking of groceries & beverages (delivery fee applies) -- Arrange chefs, cooks, babysitting & family photography -- $2,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection -- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates -- Kayaks available for discounted rental* *Signed waiver required.