Rip Kai
Caribbean / Grand Cayman / Rum Point
Magnificent (new-construction) gated & walled luxury estate with a deep menu of A/V tech, guest services & amenities.
Overview
Attention to detail and (optional) staffing/chef options give nine-bedroom Rip Kai a micro-resort feel. A convenient oceanfront location in Rum Point on two acres of elevated sand offers our guests serene panoramic views, excellent snorkeling, and long walks on the beach. 5-minute drive (10-minute bike ride) west to the Rum Point Club and Kaibo Beach (restaurants, beach bars, watersports, charter boats, etc.)
The build was completed in the fall of 2022. A small number of furniture & decor installations will be completed by March, 2023.
The vacation experience for our Luxury Platinum Collection begins with an airport greeting by a professional driver and a 28-seat mini-coach (7-day stay min). Our on-island guest services team can coordinate with your rental car company for delivery of your rental vehicles to the villa in advance. Pre-stocking the villa with groceries and beverages is also a popular choice by our guests, as is having us arrange cook or chef services for a few nights.
Rip Kai is remote enough to be private, but also convenient to local restaurants, beach bars, water sports & services. Private transport options are available for restaurant dinners in the eastern districts. Includes access to a private (guests & owners only) fitness center (15 min. drive).
The owners purposefully designed & decorated Rip Kai for large, extended families/groups and those celebrating milestone events, with luxury, privacy, tech, and connectivity being primary considerations.
Rip Kai offers our Platinum Experience menu of services & amenities with weekday light housekeeping, water toys, beach volleyball, beach games, and add-on menus of optional personal services & convenience items.
Amenities
9 Bedrooms, 10.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 24 Guests
- Central Air Conditioning
- Children's play area with swing set, slide, and roofed play fort
- Elevator
- Fiber Wi-Fi Internet
- Private Jacuzzi
- 12 Loungers
- Private Infinity Pool
- Games pavilion (with smart TV) on the pool deck, ping pong table, dartboard, full bathroom with shower
- Private Fitness Center Access
- 4 Beach Cabanas
- Guesthouse with Kitchenette
- Large outdoor pavilion with kitchen, grill, 2 smart TVs, bar & dining area
- Coffee/beverage bar in the 2nd-floor foyer of Great House
- iPad Media Controllers
- Poolside Game Pavilion
- 13 Smart TVs
- Cable TV channels to the media room, living room, den, and master king suite #1
- Media room- seating for 12-18 with large-screen TV and 10-Zone SONOS audio system
- Piano Bar- intimate cocktails and piano for those who play
- Beach volleyball court- doubles for use as a large-tent location for private events
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedroom One (great house): King Bed, Ocean View, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-Out Access to Oceanfront Railed Balcony, Cable Connected Smart TV in Hidden Console, Walk-In Closet, Ensuite Bathroom with Double Vanity, Makeup Station, and Tiled Shower
Bedroom Two (great house): King Bed, Ocean View, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-Out Access to Oceanfront Railed Balcony, Desk, Smart TV, Double Closets, Ensuite Bathroom with Tiled Shower
Bedroom Three (great house): King Bed, Ocean View, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-Out Access to Oceanfront Railed Balcony, Desk, Smart TV, Double Closets, Ensuite Bathroom with Tiled Shower
Bedroom Four (great house - 8 small children, 4 large children, or 2 adults): Two Sets of Full/Full Bunk Beds, Ocean View, Walk-Out Access to Private Balcony, Vaulted Ceilings, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Double Vanity and Tiled Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Five (great house): Two Twin Beds (can be made into king), Ocean View, Walk-Out Access to Private Balcony, Vaulted Ceilings, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Double Vanity and Walk-In Shower
Bedroom Six (west veranda suite): King Bed, Private Entry, Tall Ceilings, Walk-Out Access to Pool and Beachfront, TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Double Vanity and Tiled Shower
Bedroom Seven (east veranda suite): King Bed, Private Entry, Tall Ceilings, Walk-Out Access to Pool and Beachfront, TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Double Vanity and Tiled Shower
Bedroom Eight (cottage suite): Two Twin Beds (can be made into king), Tall Ceilings, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Tiled Shower
Bedroom Nine (cottage suite): King Bed, Tall Ceilings, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Tiled Shower
Additional Sleeping Options: Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Cottage Living Area suitable for 2 Children
Beach Details
Beachfront - The beach behind Rip Kai Greathouse is soft sand, but with limited barefoot entry into the reef-protected, marine environment. We do have some soft grasses & corals in the water to provide a safe harbor to teeming fish life. Please wear snorkel fins or foot protection when fish-watching. The sandy beach is sloped to provide privacy around the pool area from the rare passersby, but also provides plenty of room for throwing a frisbee, football, sunbathing or taking walks east or west.
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 next-door beach is also always available for your use. 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 over the years during the summer. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked prior to your arrival. Should sargassum weed 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.
Cayman Kai Public Beach: 2 minute drive
Rum Point Beach: 3 minute drive
Water Cay Public Beach: 10 minute drive
Cayman Crystal Caves: 10 minute drive
Seven Mile Beach: 1 hour drive
Pool Details
Private Infinity Pool and Jacuzzi
Staff and Services
Daily Housekeeping for 7-Day Stays
Arrival & Departure Group Airport Transfer via Motorcoach (7-day min. stay required)
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
Silver Thatch Discount Card for savings at Preferred Vendors - received at welcome center
Coordination of special events, private dinners & private transportation
At-villa meet & greet with your property manager on the day of arrival
Gilchrist & Soames soap, body wash, lotion, shampoo & conditioner per bathroom
Complimentary early check-in or late check-out if no conflict
Arrange chefs, cooks, babysitting, massage, or family photography services
$5,000 of Accidental Damage Protection included for villa (indoor items/decor)
Staff and Services (at Additional Cost)
Optional add-ons for chef/cook services, yoga, massage, bartenders, etc.
Additional housekeeping services can be purchased after booking in 3-hour time blocks. Scheduling may be coordinated with your property manager upon arrival
Additional tandem kayaks, single kayaks, and sea-view boards are available for discounted rental & free delivery (signed waiver required)
Location Details
Owen Roberts International Airport: 45 minute drive
5-minute drive (10-minute bike ride) west to the Rum Point Club and Kaibo Beach (restaurants, beach bars, watersports, charter boats, etc.)
Starfish Point: 10 minute drive
ATV Cayman: 1 hour drive
Villa Notes
No Smoking Allowed Indoors
No Pets Permitted
Must be 25 years or older to book and must occupy the villa during the entire stay
Paddleboards are not recommended for this location due to coral heads, marine environment, and shallow waters
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.
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Location
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