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Great Bluff Estates: Designer Ocean Villa w/Pool, Heated Spa & Backyard Snorkeling

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Perched on the bluffs of Grand Cayman's Northside, Great Bluff Estates offers a secluded oceanfront retreat. This 5-6 bedroom villa features multiple decks and balconies with panoramic views, an elevated sundeck with private freshwater pool, and two furnished cabanas for ultimate relaxation.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Bluff Estates: Designer Ocean Villa w/Pool, Heated Spa & Backyard Snorkeling

***PROPERTY OVERVIEW***
Experience the height of Caribbean luxury at Great Bluff Estates, an oceanside sanctuary perched on the bluffs of Grand Cayman’s tranquil Northside. This gated, five-bedroom villa blends modern luxury with the raw beauty of the East End, offering a secluded retreat for jet-set travelers who seek both privacy and first-class amenities.

The heart of the home is a dramatic two-story great room, where vaulted ceilings and expansive glass-railed decks preserve panoramic views of the shimmering sea. The modern living area is designed for seamless entertaining with an HD television and a home sound system, plus an open-concept sunroom that flows directly onto an oceanfront deck.

Whether you are hosting a formal dinner for ten or enjoying your morning coffee in the sun-drenched breakfast nook, the gourmet kitchen—fully equipped with high-end appliances, wine chillers, and dedicated beverage stations—is prepared for every occasion.

The outdoor experience at Great Bluff Estates is unparalleled, centered around a spacious, elevated pool deck with sweeping ocean views. Here, guests can lounge on plush chaises or gather around the family-style dining table for an al-fresco feast overlooking the Caribbean.

The centerpiece of this terrace is the private freshwater pool and a brand-new, six-person heated spa, perfect for stargazing on cool island nights. To ensure ultimate comfort, complimentary pool heat is provided for winter stays. The pool deck also features a covered veranda with a wet bar and a full outdoor bathroom.

For those who maintain their wellness routine while traveling, the property features a private home gym located just off the pool deck, complete with cardio machines, free weights, and an HD TV.

Each of the five bedroom suites is a masterclass in comfort, particularly the 1,500-square-foot Primary Suite. This sprawling west-wing retreat features a dedicated study, walkout access to the upper-level ocean balcony, and a palatial ensuite.

Every detail, from the high-speed fiber optic internet to the attentive local management, is designed to provide a seamless, resort-style experience in the privacy of your own estate.

***Sleeping Arrangements***
(Licensed to Sleep 12 guests total)
-- Bedroom 1: primary suite, king bed, upper-level, oceanfront, parlor with sectional sofa and HD cable TV + Apple TV, home office with desk + chair, walk-out access to a furnished ocean balcony, large ensuite with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower.
-- Bedroom 2: queen bed, upper-level, oceanfront, walk-out access to a furnished ocean balcony, ensuite with shower.
-- Bedroom 3: queen bed, upper-level, garden views, ensuite with shower.
-- Bedroom 4: queen bed, lower level, garden views, ensuite with shower.
-- Bedroom 5: queen bed, lower-level, garden views, shares connected full bath equipped with a shower bath.
-- Additional Sleeping: den with queen sleeper sofa, lover-level, ocean views, shares connected full bath equipped with a shower bath.

Beyond the pool, the estate’s grounds transition into a multi-tiered paradise. Two meticulously manicured terraces of artificial grass provide additional lounging space just steps from the shore, leading to a thatched cabana furnished with Adirondack chairs and a hammock--the ultimate spot for sunset cocktails.

A newly installed concrete path offers effortless access to the water's edge, where a raked sandy area leads you into some of the island's most vibrant snorkeling. The remote East End allows you to enjoy the company of spotted eagle rays and sea turtles in total serenity.

Great Bluff Estates is conveniently located within 10-15 minutes of restaurants, casual island lunch spots, a small shopping plaza with a supermarket and a wine & spirits distributor, plus two large resorts with manicured beaches, water sports, and gift shops.

*Note: Housekeeping can be added to your reservation after booking.
**Tandem and single kayaks are available for discounted rental. A signed waiver is required.

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***NEARBY ATTRACTIONS***
-- 6.2 miles from Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Welcome Center
-- 1.3 miles from Foster's Morritt's Express
-- 1.4 miles from Italian Kitchen Restaurant
-- 3.4 miles from Tukka East
-- 3.5 miles from Parrot Sanctuary
-- 4.5 miles from the Crystal Caves
-- 11.3 miles from Rum Point Club
-- 12.3 miles from Kaibo Bar & Grill
-- 12.8 miles from Starfish Point
-- 23.5 miles (43 min drive) from Owen Roberts Airport (GCM)

***GETTING AROUND***
The entire island is only 22 miles wide, so you are never too far from anywhere on Grand Cayman. However, a rental car is highly recommended. Taxis are unreliable and expensive beyond Seven Mile Beach. Plus, there is no Uber or Lyft on the island.

For rental cars, we recommend Budget Cayman, Avis, or Marshalls. We'll provide a 20% promo code for any rentals at Budget Cayman after booking. You can also rent kids' or adult bikes to cruise the shoreline. Helmets and locks provided.

***RATE DETAILS***
-- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
-- 12.90% Villa Concierge & Service Fee added to all rates.
-- A Departure Cleaning Fee is added to all rates.
-- Additional tandem kayaks available for discounted rental. Signed waiver required.

***BOOKING RULES***
-- Christmas & New Year's dates are split into two rental periods. Please inquire about your travel dates before booking.
-- Shorter stays may be available but are 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.
-- Check-in is at 3:00 pm
-- Check-out is at 10:00 am

***GUEST SERVICES***
The Concierge & 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
-- 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.

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***VILLA CLEANING***
All villas are cleaned and sanitized before 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 will be coordinated with your property manager on arrival.

***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 beach next door is also always available for your use.

The homes on the oceanfront in Rum Point offer great reef-protected snorkeling. The beaches usually have plenty of white sand, but can also have spots of rocky “ironshore”. We recommend wearing pool shoes or fins for foot protection.

The big draw to this area is the Rum Point Club, a public beachfront destination with beach service, food + drinks, a gift shop, excursions, and snorkeling. Also nearby is the Kaibo, another seaside dining spot with a cafe, beach bar & grill, and a fine dining restaurant.

***OCEAN DEBRIS & SARGASSUM***
Beaches in Grand Cayman may experience floating ocean debris and sargassum, a harmless seaweed that has increased due to warming waters. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked before your arrival.

Should sargassum be extremely heavy behind your property, we will reach out to the owner for alternative solutions. We try our best to work around Mother Nature.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Our hospitality team will follow up after booking for your contact info & email address.
All guests must check-in at our Silver Thatch Welcome Center at 846 Frank Sound Road. Directions will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to arrival.
A signed Rental Agreement is required after booking. Click on the Rental Agreement link below for details and our full cancellation policy.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6909

About the neighborhood

Located in East End, this vacation home is on the beach. Wreck of the Ten Sails and East End Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary. F. J. Harquail Cultural Centre and Cayman Maritime Treasure Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our East End travel guide
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East End, Grand Cayman

What's nearby

  • Mobbed by stingrays, Sand Bar, Grand Cayman.
    Grand Cayman Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 7 Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman Cayman Islands pristine turquoise blue water white sand Caribbean sea Atlantic ocean hotels beachfront villas condos sunrise sunny day sky and clouds lush greenery
    Seven Mile Beach
    49 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Governor's Beach
    Governor's Beach
    52 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Barefoot Beach
    1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Port of Georgetown
    46 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Owen Roberts Intl. Airport (GCM)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Caboose
    7 min drive
  • Tukka
    6 min drive
  • David's Restaurant (Morritts Tortuga Club)
    3 min drive
  • The Italian Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Over The Edge
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Bluff Estates: Luxury Villa with Pool, Cabanas, Multiple Decks & Great Snorkeling have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Great Bluff Estates: Luxury Villa with Pool, Cabanas, Multiple Decks & Great Snorkeling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Bluff Estates: Luxury Villa with Pool, Cabanas, Multiple Decks & Great Snorkeling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Bluff Estates: Luxury Villa with Pool, Cabanas, Multiple Decks & Great Snorkeling?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Bluff Estates: Luxury Villa with Pool, Cabanas, Multiple Decks & Great Snorkeling located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Cayman Beaches and Barefoot Beach. Colliers Public Beach is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice home. Too far rom services.

Nice home but inconvenient location for grocery store and services.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Vacation

We have vacationed at locations in and around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean and the Great Bluff Estates was truly a luxury villa as it shows in the listing. We did unfortunately have an incident of a burglary while we were staying at the home. We unfortunately forgot to lock one of the doors which provided the opportunity for thieves to enter the home. The management company was very responsive and even provided us a refund for the one day that was taken up filling out police reports, etc. Overall, the beauty of the location and home, plus the amenities that come with the home made it a memorable vacation. Please make sure you always check that the doors are locked which is noted in the welcome pack you receive when you check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This property was truly amazing to stay at. We had a group of 8 people with us and the accommodations were amazing. If you're looking for a nice secluded spot in Grand Cayman this is the place to stay. There were plenty of beach towels for our use and the fact that they had a wine fridge helped a lot so we didn't need to make multiple trips to the liquor store. The house was beautifully decorated too which really added to the asthetics of the location. Snorkeling was great from the property too, just a hundred yards from shore are some nice reefs with lots of coral and fish. A lot of beautiful outdoor space to lounge at too. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting peace and quiet on the island and traveling with a large group. Only downside is that it's a bit aways from Gerogetown but there are definitely some good restaurants within 20 minutes from the house. 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022