| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 30 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/26/09 |
Positive
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| Your condo was absolutely the best place we’ve ever stayed on vacation! It seems you thought of everything. I still can’t get over the fact that you had a pizza slicer of all things-and, yes I did use it. We will be back next year and we intend to make it for 2 weeks next time. Every possible step was taken to make sure we had a great time. |
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Ron Schwartz, Clemmons, NC |
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| 08/19/09 |
Positive
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This was our second trip to GC but our first to Rum Point. We had stayed on 7 mile beach 14 years ago but we enjoyed Rum Point so much more! The condo was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, with fantastic views and Belle and Kevin were great to work with. They really do a great job of making sure you have everything you need.
We rented a car and drove over to 7 mi one day to see what had changed and, although water is pretty, did not compare to Rum Point as far as views, or how quiet and private it is.
Our 9 year old barely ever came out of the water and our 12 year old loved the snorkeling. We took one of the glass bottom boat trips through Red Sale Sports out to Sting Ray City and the kids said they could have stayed there all day.
Our whole family agreed it was the best vacation we have ever had and we can't wait to come back! |
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Trisha Meszaros, Dallas, GA
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| 08/11/09 |
Positive
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...Just another Day in Paradise is right when describing this lovely beach front "home" condo! Our stay couldn't have been more fun & enjoyable & our interaction with Belle & Kevin was always friendly, prompt, and accurate!
Our family of 5 had never traveled to the Caribbean before & Kevin & Belle were the perfect 'ambassadors" to this slice of paradise!.
Their home is clean, ideally located, & well stocked! it was great not having to bring our own snorkel gear, beach towels, beach friendly drink holders, coolers of all sizes, beach towels, I could go on and on! It was so convenient to pack our "CayBrews" in the coolers or to bring our foo-foo drinks down to our lounge chairs w/ our lunches. Our youngest loved the sand toys & the whole family enjoyed the selection of DVD's at night time & also the puzzles!
The only drawback to this condo & our experience there?? lol, that we're not STILL there!
THANK YOU THANK YOU for renting out such a lovely home-condo! |
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Tanja, Alta Loma, CA
909 717 7471 |
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| 07/16/09 |
Positive
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My wife, her brother and sister-in-law, and I spent five days in Grand Cayman at the Condo at Rum Point Retreat # 33. We found the condo very comfortable. The private beach and the water were wonderful.
Although the condo and beach at Rum Point are secluded, Georgetown is only a 30 - 45 minute drive. Also,next to the condo is a great resturant and a commercial area which has all sort of water rentals. The island is beautiful.
If you want to relax in a very comfortable condo, on a private, beautiful beach, I would recomend the Condo at Rum Point Retreat, # 33.
Don Davis
Kerrville, Texas |
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Don & Linda Davis, Kerrville, TX USA
(830) 895-9819 |
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| 07/12/09 |
Positive
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| Your condo at Rum Point is absolutely fantastic and the location on the beach is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to everyone. The condo is extremely clean, beautifully furnished, the kitchen is fully equipped with all of your needs, and it has very nice linens, towels and beach towels. We especially enjoyed the beautiful beach, the snorkeling, and stingray city. The restaurant next door is excellent and very convenient. We definitely would stay in condo #33 on our next trip to the Grand Cayman Islands. Looking forward to it!! |
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Scott & Verna, Texas |
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| 06/10/09 |
Positive
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It was a wonderful relaxing time. We had everything
we needed!! The owners were great to work with and
made everything was perfect. I would rate the
accommodations an A+. |
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Pam, Randleman, NC
Robbins |
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| 05/17/09 |
Positive
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This was our 5th trip to Grand Cayman and each trip has been distinctively different. Belle's unit provided us with a great experience in the CIs. Unit #33 at "The Retreat" offers a beautiful and relaxing environment to enjoy your vacation at Rum Point on Cayman Kai. It is a very secluded and private condo. Very quite. Extremely clean. We have been to Rum Point many times before, but having residence next door allows you to enjoy the beach and quiet pier after Rum Point visitors leave. The sunsets are some of the best you will ever see. We especially enjoyed snorkeling at the wonderful reef 200 yards off the beach. This reef is better than the reef we snorkeled on with our charter boat.
A final note about the owners. Dealt with Belle on several occasions by e-mail. She truly is very professional in her correspondence with potential renters. Everything that she claims is true. She is very courteous and will go out of her way to make sure all questions are answered promptly and that you have a wonderful vacation. It is evident that she takes pride in her condo. Thanks Belle. Look forward to staying in your condo again very soon. |
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Jeff and Liz Jenkins, Springfield, TN
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| 05/05/09 |
Positive
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| We've been to Grand Cayman 4 times and our stay at #33 at The Retreat was by far the most enjoyable and relaxing. Everything is just as presented on the website. It is very clean, nicely decorated and has beautiful views. We particularly enjoyed eating our meals on the screened balcony. Yes, Rum Point is the end of the island, but we always rent a car anyway so it's no big deal. We spent lots of time right on the beach in front of the unit. The restaurant and bar at Rum point were an added benefit. Belle was a pleasure to work with and goes out of her way to make sure you have an enjoyable stay. We will stay here again for sure on our next visit. |
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Larry and Cathy Spencer, Livermore, Ca.
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| 04/18/09 |
Positive
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The condo was beautiful and perfectly appointed with anything one might need.
The beach was great and the kayaking &snorkeling were great fun.
While we could cook in the condo the availibility of the restaurant right next door was great. |
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Dave, Audrey & Samantha, Elkins Park, PA
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| 04/05/09 |
Positive
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Hi Belle and Kevin- I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled we were to be staying at your place. The location was amazing! The sunsets really had us breathless. Did you decorate the condo? I LOVED it! My family loved it as well and kept telling me over and over that I booked the perfect spot. Gigi was a sweetheart. Gosh the week just went by so fast. First it’s Monday, next thing I know it’s Friday!! How does that happen? Well, just wanted to thank you guys again and again. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else. :)
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Susan & John, Temecula, Ca
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| 03/16/09 |
Positive
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Belle,
Thanks for renting us your Condo. My family (parents, grandparents and 2 kids) had a fantastic week at the Retreat at Rum Point. The apartment was well kept, had nice furniture and with a great view of Rum Point and the dock. The apartment faces West and is shielded from the wind. We snorkled, sailed, kayaked, and played volleyball almost every day. We appreciated having the active beach next to the area so we could either rent some water sport toys, go and grab a drink in the bar or play volleyball with some to the visitors off the cruise ship or from seven mile beach.
I must say the snorkling was a big highlight and having such fantastic snorkling areas within walking distance was great.
We also got to see Grand Caymans only pink flamingo which has made a home at the sandbar along the rum point beach.
We will be back there without a doubt.
All the best,
Paal
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Paal Thorsen, Houston, TX |
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| 02/27/09 |
Positive
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The is really a great seaside apartment. Some of the key points are :
- Well equipped and very clean.
- High quality furnishings.
- High vaulted ceilings and spacious rooms.
- Perfect location on the Grand Cayman island for a holiday.
- Screened west facing lanai - great view and sunsets.
- Good wireless internet (circa 1 Mbps) and wide selection of cable channels. Separate TVs and cable in both bedrooms.
- 3rd floor position great for security, view and very quiet at night.
- Owners Belle and Kevin very responsive and easy to deal with (contact via VRBO).
- Reliable on-site management agent (North Coast Resort Management).
We would certainly return to The Retreat at Rum Point #33 in the future. |
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Gerhard, Berkshire, UK |
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| 02/21/09 |
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Whether it was devine intervention that drew me to your website listing or pure luck, but we couldn't have imagined a more perfect spot to share this special time with our girls. We frequently commented on how amazing it was that 6 women were able to get along for the entire trip with no fights, illnesses, or injuries and the weather couldn't have been more cooperative.
The condo was just exquisite, with every possible ammenity and your attention to detail was remarkable in decorating and furnishing it. Kudos to you!!! We basically had the Retreat Beach and waterfront area to ourselves until Friday. The few others that seemed to be staying at the Retreat, headed over to the public beach most of the day. With young children that was understandable. We, however, were content and thrilled with the peaceful, picturesque surroundings and ventured over to the public beach on occasion for food/drinks or to sign up for an excursion.
The other two ladies went scuba diving which was thrilling for them and very much out of character for both of them. We all did the catamaran stingray/snorkeling trip and that was fantastic. We cooked and ate in most nites enjoying both breakfast and dinner on the screened in porch.......there couldn't be a better waterfront dining location!!! We enjoyed preparing grouper, sea bass, kingfish and other delicious meals in your well appointed kitchen ( only missing item was a vegetable peeler...FYI). LOL
We hated to leave and even inquired at the office if the unit was available for another day or two, but they said there was another party coming in on Friday. They offered us a unit at another complex but if we couldn't stay there it wasn't worth it to us. We also cleaned the entire unit and stripped all the beds and began laundering the towels for the housekeeping staff. They came in around 11:30 as we were finishing our final packing to begin cleaning the unit. They seemed appreciative of our efforts to leave them little to straighten up. The majority of their work was linens and towels. We wanted to leave the unit as pristine as we found it.
Thanks again, Belle, so much for your allowing us to stay in your little piece of heaven called The Retreat at Rum Pointe. It will be a special memory for us all and we plan to put together a scrapbook for each of the girls with the many, many pictures we took while there.
I know I am definitely planning to return as soon as possible and the other Moms were eager to begin planning to come back as well. I hope you will consider renting to us again, as I cant imagine wanting to stay anywhere else.
Lets keep in touch and please feel free to use me or any of my lengthy narrative above in a reference for your vacation home.
WIth much appreciation,
Susan
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susan ballan, Schenectady, NY
518-441-7487 |
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| 02/11/09 |
Positive
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| Belle and Kevin: Your Condo was perfect! We especially enjoyed the Lanai...just looking out over the water and completely relaxing and forgeting. We needed it. Thanks for all your help.We hope to return. |
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larry and judy shepler, Hickory, NC
828-324-7193 |
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| 01/11/09 |
Positive
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We absolutely loved this condo, the resort, and the location. It is truly fantastic. I am SO glad we did not stay in the 7 miles beach area. We drove there yesterday to check it out and were so happy to get back to this beautiful oasis. Walking toward Kaibo along the beach, the scenery is out of a dream or painting. The beach in front of the condo is charming, and I love having the company of the wreck bar & grill next door. I would definitely come back here. The condo is gorgeous--beautifully decorated, the views fantastic, and the owners lovely to deal with.
You can do as much or as little as you like here. The weather was perfect. We had lazy beach days. We bicycled around the pleasant laid-back residential streets. This place has a great Caribbean feel to it.
We rented a sail boat and wave runners from the Red Sail place next door. We ate at the fantastic Rum Point Restaurant and fun Wreck Bar & Grill. Also, drove a mile away to Kaibo Yacht Club for meals.
We took one day to drive around the island, and I didn't see any place better.
We were all sad to leave....it was truly the most beautiful place we've stayed at in the Caribbean. |
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Amy, Virginia
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| 10/21/08 |
Positive
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| We had a fabulous time at Grand Cayman Island. We loved the condo! It was very convenient to the beach, clean and comfortable. There was plenty of room for our family. We really enjoyed having a kitchen with all of the appliances. The location was great - when the weather would turn bad, we could run right upstairs and watch the storm pass from our porch. Snorkeling was great - and so easy - we could just walk right down the beach and get in; then the tide would bring us back. The owners made sure that we had all of the information we needed to make our trip a memorable one. They even helped us out on a special request to find information about a race that was happening on the island - going way beyond the call of duty. We would definately recommend staying at this condo! |
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The Gurley Family |
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| 10/14/08 |
Positive
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We had the most incredible trip – the kids still talk about it all of the time. It was our favorite family vacation, Rum Point is gorgeous. The condo was perfect and we really enjoyed the wildlife in the water right outside. The first day we were walking in ankle deep water and spotted a baby sting ray swimming by. The snorkeling was also amazing!!! Belle was so very helpful and nice, we would definately recommend Rum Point!
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Anonymous
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| 08/20/08 |
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Our family visited Grand Cayman in August 2008 and we stayed at The Retreat at Rum Point. It was just what the doctor ordered. We had a great time which was mostly due to the location and wonderful accommodations of unit #33.
Everything was exactly as presented on VRBO. The condo was very well stocked and the owners remembered all of the little things to make their guests feel right at home. Belle was very accommodating and was a great help in planning our trip.
We drove over to Seven Mile Beach one day and we were very pleased that we were staying on the other side of the island in Rum Point. Sure it was far away from the 'action' but it was very quiet and peaceful there and the view from the condo couldn't be beat. Our only regrets were that we don't own a condo there and had to leave after staying only a week. But WE'LL BE BACK.....someday!!! |
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Karmazin Family, San Francisco, CA
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| 06/27/08 |
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My wife and I spent a week at The Reatreat #33 during June - 2008. It is in a prime area for both couples that want privacy and for families. My wife and I were usually the only people on the beach in front of our condo.
Rum Point is next door to The Retreat. All types of water sports and tours are available.
We also visited Kaibo point which is a few minutes away by car. Kaibo Point offers dining under the palm trees at a local restaruant and Kayak tours. I highly recommend the night tour.
Condo #33 had 2 bedrooms and a large living/kitchen area. We enjoyed eating our meals on the screaned in porch overlooking Rum Point Beach.
This is a great place for laying on the beach and snorkeling. We can't wait to go back! |
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Jeff, Dallas, Texas |
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| 06/27/08 |
Positive
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My husband and I had a wonderful time on our recent vacation to Grand Cayman. The Retreat was a perfect place for us to stay and the owners were so helpful and eager to assit us. It was a pleasure doing business with Belle, the owner, and I would recommend #33 to anyone.
I'm a very clean and tidy person and I felt so at home. Usually I'm the one walking around the hotel room in slippers so I have to touch as little as possible. Everything was so clean that I felt as comfortable as I would in my own home. This makes such a difference when you are staying some where for a week. I also loved the fully equipt kitchen. We would wake up and make a little breakfast in our pj's then throw on our swim suit and walk the 20 seconds it took to get to the beach. We also appreciated not having to hunt for lunch but could just walk right up to our room eat a little snack and go back to the beach with ease.
Rum Point is about 30 minutes from where all the cruise ships land and all the tourist type restaurants. It's fun to go visit there but we loved being away from all of that for the most part and having a quite personal beach and eating really good seafood at some of the other restaurants.
The view from the room is beautiful and there is a great enclosed balcony you can sit and eat and watch the waves. We also enjoyed playing tennis and swimming in the pool at the condo as well.
I highly recommend taking a tour to sting ray city on your visit. A boat leaves from the pier right by the condo and it takes you out to the sand bar where you can feed and swim with the rays. They were like little puppy dogs and so gentle and friendly. They would swim up to you and rub against your leg. It was quite an experience.
We will definitely look forward to using The Retreat #33 for more vacations in the future. |
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Amanda, Texas |
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| 06/25/08 |
Positive
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What a bonus this condo was! You really never know from description and pictures what something is truly like until you are there. Our vacation experience was truly enhanced by this rental. The rooms are spacious,well appointed, and very comfortable. The view of the sunset and beach can't be beat. The white sand beach and crystal water is within a few steps of the condo. A truly exceptional experience.
Steve from Knoxville |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/24/08 |
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In June we stayed in this super 2 bedroom condo for a week of beautiful beach views from the balcony and great beach lounging by the ocean.
Our only complaint would be that we stayed to short of a time. While there we did get to the main town and several nice resturants, but there was not half enough time to see everything. My grandson was with us and we did sand castles on the beach and they buried us up to our shoulders for a great picture.
Life is full of memories and our trip to Grand Caymans and the Rum Point Retreat will always be one of the great ones. |
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Harvey, Nosara, Guantacasta, Costa Rica |
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| 06/23/08 |
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This condo was absolutely beautiful. My family and I truly enjoyed staying here and I have never felt more relaxed. The location was excellent, right on the best beach on Grand Cayman. The owners do an outstanding job of making you feel right at home. I look forward to a return trip very soon.
Even our children were impressed. And they enjoyed that we had dinner many nights on the lanai. They could run around and play while we could sit and watch the perfect sunsets. We enjoyed the wonderful sandy beach and the great snorkeling right in front of our condo. A few nights we ventured out to eat. Our hosts told us of some great restaurants very close by; We did try out Over The Edge and Kaibo. Both were very good. The first was surprisingly reasonable too. The later was priced as you would expect and was also good.
It was a wonderful vacation. An OUTSTANDING place and we can't wait to come back to this same place! |
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Lisa, St. Louis, Missouri
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| 06/21/08 |
Positive
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This vacation rental site is truly a stay in paradise. The condo accomodations are luxurious,plentiful,modern,and thoughtful. The condo is a perfect setup for a family or couples as each bedroom has its own fully equipped bath plus a 1/2 bath. The washer/dryer is most convenient for economy packing. The linens and beach towels are plentiful and of luxury quality. This condo boasts one of the most magnificient sunset views from the screened-in patio which is readidly available from either the master bedroom or the den area. The beautiful white sand beach is only steps away. Lounge chairs and a hammock are available on the private side or you can step over to the more public side to more chairs and the small restuarant/bar that conveniently runs a tab! If for some reason it is necessary for more civilization it is only minutes away.Snorkeling is superb in this area.Our 7 nights were truly a vision of paradise.
Peggy from Tennessee |
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Anonymous
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| 05/05/08 |
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THE PERFECT PLACE!
Prime location right on Rum Point Beach next door to the Wreck Bar & Grill provides good food and drinks while wasting the day away on a hammock. Red Sail Sports is also located there with all the water sports and catamaran snorkeling trips at your back door. Also, Cayman Kayaks is right down the road.
The condo was in pristine condition. We did a couple's retreat there, and it was perfect with seperate bedroom/ bathrooms. I know all the ladies want to know what the bathrooms were like - they are also in superb condition with plenty of counterspace and a great shower/ bathtub. The screened in balcony is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast overlooking the ocean.
The place is fully stocked with towels, blankets, hair dryer, kitchen appliances, dishes, washer/ dryer, etc. The owners are great to work with and respond quickly to any questions.
We plan to visit again!
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Kathryn Brensinger, Irving, Texas |
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| 05/01/08 |
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| We just returned from a vacation to The Retreat at Rum Point..a very special place ..the only place to stay while visiting Grand Cayman. The Retreat has a private beach, no crowds/traffic. Our condo was beautiful, clean, modern & spacious. It had every amenity you could think of, beach is just outside you doorstep. Fabulous for familes with a protected beach, Red sail sports, dining a few steps down the beach. Also close to some of the best "real Cayman" restuarants on island. We loved it and will be back to this slice of paradise. Our hosts were very informative & a pleasure to deal with. |
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Judy Nielsen, Darien, Ct USA |
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| 04/26/08 |
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We spent spring break in this condo at Rum Point Retreat, even my 14 year old son was impressed. It was an amazing condo, beautifully decorated with comfortable beds and spectacular sunsets from the master bedroom. We enjoyed the wonderful sandy beach which were never crowded, we were able to snorkel off the shore and saw an abundance of sea lfe.
After seeing how crowded Seven Mile Breach was were so thankful we decided to stay on the north shore. Since there was not many restaurants opened for dinner on the north side we cooked in each evening, the kitchen was really nice and was stocked with everything we needed. The owners were very easy to work with and were very helpful to answer all our questions.
It was a wonderful place and we can't wait to spend another relaxing vacation in the Cayman Islands. |
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Mona Staton, Lexington, KY
859-245-5979 |
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| 04/09/08 |
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We recently spent 10 days in this condo. We were on GC for a month to celebrate my husband's birthday. We did not book this place for the entire time because it was more expensive than the other places we liked. In fact, we only booked at all because it was convenient to a group we were meeting for the birthday party. We immediately wished we had rented it for the whole time! The beach was outstanding! It was much better than where we stayed nearby. And the home was both immaculate and comfortable. It was one of the most wonderful beach vacations ever! The home was well stocked, too. But the best were the fantastic views, the sunsets, and the perfect beach. And to top it off, even though we were there in high season, the beach was never crowded. In fact, we had it to ourselves many mornings and evenings.
We had been worried that we would be too far from everything. We were close to everything. We did drive over to 7 Mile Beach once. We didn't go back. We realized we had the best where we were.
The owners need their own website or more pictures to really showcase this!
I did ask the owners to help me arrange a few surprises. They were very helpful, honest and direct. Everything they said they would help me do, they did! And they even called my husband to wish him a happy birthday!
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Pam, Boston, MA |
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| 04/07/08 |
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We just returned back after a wonderful
week staying at the Retreat at Rum Point. Very easy to find, the unit was great. Decorated beautifully,Beds very comfortable and the condo well stocked. We liked it's close proximity to the pier, "the Wreck" restaurant (where we ate lunch couple times) the little gift shop for more sunscreen, and Red Sail sports. We were surprised that the Retreat didn't have more guests at the time of our stay (spring Break) because it was such a great place. Liked not having to fight crowds though for beach chairs. |
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Anonymous, Orland Park, IL |
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| 04/05/08 |
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| What an amazing place! This was our third time to Rum Point and this was our best experience so far. Rum Point is paradise and the condo was absolutely perfect. It faces Rum Point so you can sit on the screened in porch and look at paradise. Also, you can watch the kids playing, snorkeling, etc. from the porch. This was an added benefit. The condo is wonderfully decorated with every thing imaginable. Belle & Kevin are gracious people who care greatly that you have anything you might need. Time stands still at Rum Point & this condo helps to make every convenience available to maximize your time. This was a perfect 10 stay! |
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Mike McCormick, Birmingham, MI 48009
248-207-7777 |
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