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Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock

***Property Overview***
Escape the crowds of Seven Mile Beach for this peaceful North Side oasis. Welcome to Northern Lights, a 9-unit complex of privately owned two-story townhomes nestled in Old Man Bay.

Northern Lights #5 is one of the few 3-bedroom homes within the complex, measuring 2,400 sq. ft., and able to sleep 8 guests.

Lush tropical landscaping surrounds this small sliver of paradise with 240 feet of natural beachfront, sweeping panoramic views, and a protected coral reef teeming with marine life. Some of the island's best snorkeling and dive sites can be found right outside your door!

Alternatively, guests can relax above the waves on the shared private dock with cabana, or lounge poolside soaking in the sun and beautiful ocean views.

Inside, the downstairs layout is entirely open-concept with ocean views throughout.

A full kitchen with modern appliances overlooks a fully furnished living area with walk-out access to a screened porch. The living area has all the comforts of home with sofa seating and an entertainment center with cable television. Relax with a movie after a day of fun and sun, or kick back on the screened porch and enjoy the beautiful Caribbean views.

For indoor dining, a small dining table just off the kitchen seats four with the kitchen island seating another four guests. For meals with an ocean view, the screened porch dining table seats six guests. A propane grill is also provided for island cookouts.

***Sleeping Arrangements***
(Sleeps 8 guests total, 6 adults max)
-- Primary Suite � upper-level, king bed, ocean views, walk-out access to a private screened balcony, ensuite bath with dual vanity, and shower.
-- Guest Suite � upper-level, queen bed, garden views, ensuite with shower bath.
-- Bunk Room � lower level, two sets of bunk beds that sleep 4 children or 2 adults, shares hall bathroom equipped with shower bath.

The home is equipped with central air conditioning but trade winds tend to keep the home cool throughout with multiple ceiling fans. A washer and dryer also come included on the lower level.

The owner provides a complimentary tandem kayak for guest use with a signed waiver required.

Nearby, Northern Lights is within minutes of a small grocery store, two beachfront resorts, and some of the best restaurants on the island. The airport and Seven Mile Beach are roughly a 40-minute drive away.

Northern Lights #5 is the perfect destination for sun-seeking guests looking for peace and quiet away from the crowds of Seven Mile Beach.

***IMPORTANT NOTES***
-- A Cleaning Fee may be required due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols.
-- Additional tandem kayaks available for discounted rental. Signed waiver required.

***Rate Details***
-- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
-- 10% Guest Service includes your Guest Services Membership.
-- A Departure Cleaning Fee is added to all rates.
-- A refundable damage deposit of $500 is required for all stays.
-- The refundable deposit will be released back to the guest 7 days after departure pending inspection for damages.

***Booking Rules***
-- 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.

***Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Guest Services***
The 10% Guest 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
-- 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
-- $1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection
-- Additional kayaks available for discounted rental*
*Signed waiver required.

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***Villa Cleaning & Sanitation***
-- All villas are cleaned and sanitized prior to 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 may be coordinated with your property manager upon arrival.

***Beach Notes***
All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Crown 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 an unsightly nuisance that is largely seasonal in the summer months. 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.

Property manager

Grand Cayman Villas & Condos

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

6887

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Man Bay, North Side

What's nearby

  • Grand Cayman Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barefoot Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Grand Cayman Blow Holes - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Starfish Beach - 21 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Owen Roberts Intl. Airport (GCM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Itallian Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tukka - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eastern Star Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mimi's Dock Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Over The Edge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Side vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Cayman Beaches and Babylon (Dive Site). Barefoot Beach and Mastic Trail North Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Northern Lights #5: 2-Story Townhome w/Backyard Snorkeling, Shared Pool + Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Roswell, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet place to unwind
Northern Lights #5 is in our favorite area of the island. We love this quiet peaceful gem. There is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. The 2 sets of bunk beds were a big hit with the kids. The screened in porch is the perfect spot to enjoy coffee and drink in the view. The pool is well maintained and very refreshing. The short pier provided another place to sit and enjoy the glorious views. The ladder on the pier provided easy access to snorkeling. It was a wonderful week! We will be back again for another vacation in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Side Beauty
Overall the property is lovely. So happy we stayed there and not on Seven Mile Beach. Condo could use a little TLC but the location is awesome and you can snorkel right out front.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michele T., North Stonington USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Check In
I never received the email to give me a check in code. I arrived at the property and it was vacant. I tried to message the host no response. I had to call vrbo and they had no way to contact property manager. Thankfully some lovely ladies cleaning one of the units was able to get in touch with their property manager who contacted the manager of our property. She said she sent an email 2 weeks earlier. I checked and I never got it. This was very poor planning…. I thought I was stranded… the vrbo rep was great … the property manager poor communication.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful getaway
This property was everything described in the listing! Private, clean, and comfortable. Staying on the north side was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Snorkeling Adventure in the Grand Caymans
Had a fantastic trip to the Grand Caymans and enjoyed our stay at Northern Lights #5. This townhouse served as the perfect 'base' for us as we rented a car and traveled around the island. Nice, quiet, and roomy location with great snorkeling and views right outside your door - sunsets are amazing. It is located on a natural beach (smaller and rockier) as noted in the description, but was a short trip over to Seven Mile beach when we wanted a change of pace and a different type of beach (more crowded but larger and smoother sand). Great spot for our family with 4 active boys (ages 10 - 15).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sarah M.

Not as described. Absolutely no beach and bugs everywhere
This place had no beach. And I mean no beach. Using the dock to get into the water was also not an option as swarms, and I mean swarms of bugs flew up at you. The second floor air conditioning was broken. Thankful to have to leave early. Don't take your family here
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing communication during a difficult time
We unfortunately did not get to spend what would have been an incredible week at this villa in Grand Cayman due to the pandemic. But the communication we received from Grand Cayman Villas was above and beyond anything we could have anticipated. Consistent, clear, frequent emails letting us know where things stood regarding the island, the airport and what they were doing in their end to help us. Because of this we will be ecstatic to rebook this villa when all of this is over and we are able to finally visit Grand Cayman for the first time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful atmosphere!
We stayed at Northern Lights #5 last year. Enjoyed our stay so much that we had to come back. This property is exactly as described. Fully stocked kitchen and nicely furnished living room and bedrooms. With the unit being located on the North End of Grand Cayman, the location is very quiet and relaxing. Plus it is only a short drive from Rum Point. We plan on coming back again to Northern Lights #5 next year. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House With Perfect Snorkeling
This townhouse has everything you need, and is very well maintained. The best thing about it for us was just steps to a wooden pier in back, where you drop into the water (or down a ladder) and swim only about two minutes straight out to a beautiful reef. Saw Longfin Squid and a stingray in addition to a wide variety of fish. Five stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
This rental property is everything you can imagine! The view was spectacular, the place was very clean and the location was perfect! This was one of the best vacations of our lives so far and having a great place to stay at helps contribute to that!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

roxann d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vaca !!
We would stay at this condo again , great location!! Condo was beautiful and well kept !! Plenty of room for our family !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kelli N. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
This property (Northern Lights #5) is very peaceful and quiet: A perfect place to relaxed and to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. We had 6 people in our party and had plenty room. The kayak was a great addition, our teenage boys loved it. The only complaints I have was the master shower was not working (temperature could not be adjusted) and cooking stove was not working properly. The property manager was working on getting both issues resolved. This was reason for the overall rating of a 4. I want to end my review on a good note, this place is truly beautiful an a perfect place for a family vacation, the sunsets are truly amazing, Would definitely recommend this place and I look forward to visiting the island again and staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Great Stay
Really nice property. Everything was as stated in the description. Could snorkel right out front and see beautiful fish. Lots of good local restaurants nearby. Easy check in and check out. Quaint as well. Very quiet and non-commercial location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Perfect
Really enjoyed our stay at Northern Lights! We stayed here with our three kids, jr high + high school ages and this place had enough space, was stocked with utensil, grill and everything else you need. We rented a car ( which is a must on this side of island) and explored throughout the day and came back to sit outside and hang by pool or dock and relax. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Richmond, USA

The property was exactly as advertised. The view and water were wonderful.
We had a great week relaxing and snorkling our front of the condo. The pool was well maintained and had a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019