Babylon Reef: Snorkeler's Paradise w/ Fabulous Pool, Sleek Interiors, & Backyard Reef

==> 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 Babylon Reef, a freshly renovated oceanfront villa, complete with a sundeck and private pool, situated directly on one of the best shallow snorkeling sites on the entire island. Protected by a coral reef, there are rarely any currents or waves to contend with so children can play in the shallows all day. The ocean views are stunning as soon as you walk through the front door. Natural light and scenic ocean views flood the entire living area through the sunroom's retractable glass doors which can be opened to allow a breeze to flow through on days when A/C is not necessary. Cute Caribbean architecture and a modern open concept design lend a great "island feel" throughout. A full modern kitchen complete with standard equipment and appliances overlooks the dining area with seating for 6. An outdoor dining table off the pool deck and under tall palm trees is also available. *** Babylon Reef's Sleeping Arrangements *** (Sleeps 6 guests total) -- Master Suite: lower level, king bed, ocean views, walk-out access to the sunroom, ensuite bath with shower. -- King Bedroom: upper-level, king bed, ocean views, shares hall bathroom with shower tub combo. -- Twin Bedroom: upper-level, two twin beds, ocean views, shares hall bathroom with shower tub combo. Twin beds can be converted to a king upon request. Babylon Reef's private, well-landscaped lot includes a white picket fence, soft zoysia grass lawns, and a large sandy backyard around the pool. To keep the home tidy and free of sand, there's an outdoor shower with hot and cold running water. The owner provides a corn-hole set on the beach complete with boards and bean bags, plus kayaks for exploring. If that's not your speed, head to the beach hammocks for some island relaxation. With an empty lot on each side, Babylon Reef is a quiet and private retreat. The beach here can be both sandy and pebbly depending on the time of year, however, we advise guests to bring pool shoes to avoid foot injuries. Two large resorts with water sports, manicured sandy beaches, and oceanfront bars and restaurants are just a short 10-minute drive east. *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 Fee includes your Silver Thatch Membership. -- Owner requires a $1,000 refundable excess cleaning and damages deposit. -- We accept VISA, MC, Discover and Bank Wire for payments. ***Booking Rules*** -- 5-night minimum stay required. -- 6 nights minimum and full occupancy required over Thanksgiving week. -- 7-night minimum stay 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 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.