Flip Flop Kai

*** PROPERTY DESCRIPTION *** Welcome to this lovely private villa situated on a sandy beach with scenic views of the Bioluminescent Bay, in Cayman Kai. Newly redecorated and painted, Flip Flop is a popular 3-bedroom beach cottage with fabulous amenities. This home boasts stunning water vistas from almost every room plus a delightful beachfront veranda and gazebo, where you can listen to the gentle sound of lapping waves and savor beautiful sunsets. Flip Flop ticks almost all the boxes with a pool, sunset views, screened porch, thatched cabana, private dock, and within walking distance to beach bars and restaurants. The owner includes 3 kayaks. Paddleboards are available for discounted rental with delivery. The freshwater private pool is shaded by palm trees, making it a perfect hideaway spot for relaxing with a tropical drink. The spa is located at the end of the pool and can be heated as an optional add-on for the duration of your stay for $50/day, year-round. On the sandy beach, you can enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking. During moonless nights, you can venture out into the bay to witness the incredible light display provided by nature! The owners also own the adjacent sandy lot; perfect for frisbee and soccer. Flip Flop Kai has a private dock with thatched cabana, which allows you to rent a boat or jet skis. Book a charter to Stingray City and coordinate dockside service right off the home’s dock! It’s the ultimate convenience for private snorkeling or scuba charters with our friends at Silver Thatch Water Sports. Inside, this beautifully decorated beach villa is an ideal place for a comfortable family gathering or a fun vacation with friends. Lots of glass brings the Caribbean blue indoors. The open-concept kitchen is fully equipped, perfect for the chef in your group to prepare delicious meals. There’s also a gas BBQ for grilling and a large thatched beach cabana for sunset cocktail hour. ***Sleeping Arrangements*** (Licensed to sleep 8 guests total, 6 adults max.) -- Bedroom #1: upper level, king bed, waterfront views, television, DVD player, ensuite with double vanity and shower. -- Bedroom #2: upper level, two queen beds, ceiling fan, shares adjacent bathroom equipped with shower bath. -- Bedroom #3: upper level, two twin XL beds, ceiling fan, shares adjacent bathroom equipped with shower bath; beds can be fitted into a king bed upon request. -- Additional bedding: sleeper sofa in the media den for children only; uses half-bath on the first floor. Within walking distance of the villa, you’ll discover Starfish Point, a family-friendly beach spot where you can interact with starfish. Along the way, you’ll find The Kaibo, a beachfront dining destination with two restaurants and a coffee shop. To the north, you won’t want to miss the new Rum Point Club, a public beach with great snorkeling, beach service, an open-air beach bar, plus a new restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Red Sail Watersports operates off the dock for excursions to Stingray Sandbar, or a sunset cruise just before dinner. Flip Flop Kai truly offers an ideal place to relax and unwind, Cayman-style, with your loved ones in a sunny paradise...barefooted. ================ ***Rate Details*** -- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates. -- 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Guest Services Membership. -- A $225 Departure Cleaning Fee is added for all stays. -- A Refundable Damage Deposit of $1,500 is required for all stays. -- Refundable Damage Deposits will be returned to the guest 7 business days after departure pending any damages. ***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 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. ***Property Manager Guest Services*** The 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Guest Services Membership. ***Member Benefits*** -- Complimentary use of snorkel equipment -- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates -- Guest Services Discount Card for 10% savings with our restaurant partners -- 10% Advance Booking Discount for a private Stingray City charter -- Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on same day -- Centralized on-island Guest Services & Welcome Center -- Unlimited use of Private Fitness Center (18+ yrs.) -- Business Center Access: computers, printer, scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies -- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance -- Additional single/tandem kayaks & paddleboards are available for discounted rental. A signed waiver is required. ***Nearby Points of Interest*** -- Villa is located on Cayman’s Bioluminescent Bay -- 13-minute walk to the Rum Point Club & the Kaibo Beach Bar & Grill -- 20-minute walk to Starfish Point -- 5 miles to the nearest grocery store, Chisholm’s Grocery -- 6.7 miles to Over the Edge restaurant -- 7.2 miles to Cayman Crystal Caves -- 9.2 miles to our Guest Services Welcome Center -- 13 miles to the nearest supermarket, Foster’s Express -- 26.5 miles (50 min drive) from Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) ***Getting Around*** A rental car is highly recommended. Taxi cabs are unreliable and expensive outside of town and Seven Mile Beach. Plus, there is no Uber or Lyft on the island. For rental cars, we recommend Budget Cayman, Avis, or Marshalls. ***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 shifting weather and tide patterns. The next-door beach is also always available for your use. We advise guests to wear foot protection (pool socks or aqua shoes) when entering the ocean to avoid injury on coral heads, ironshore, or rocks. ***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. This is VERY RARE for homes along the Cayman Kai Cove.