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I think this villa would be perfect for a family vacation—it has three master bedrooms upstairs and a twin bedroom downstairs, and each bedroom is really well-sized. The views from the living area and master bedroom are amazing, especially at sunset. You can go snorkeling right behind the house as long as you have water shoes, and there’s also several snorkeling spots nearby. There are tons of pool toys and beach gear in a closet on the terrace, which is great because the pool is the perfect size for kids. The house has a fairly secluded location, and its also close to some lesser-known hot spots.

Betsy , 214-350-6220

Beachfront with excellent snorkeling!

Christmas Palms is the perfect family vacation spot for anyone who loves to snorkel, wants peace and quiet, and doesn’t mind driving to popular spots. The villa sits on Old Man Bay on the north coast, half a mile from the Cayman Crystal Caves.

The property stretches to include a sandy lot next door, perfect for sunbathing. Snorkel right behind the villa at high tide, and make sure to bring water shoes. There’s also snorkeling nearby at Barefoot Beach, Rum Point, and Spott’s Beach. There are several pool toys and beach gear in the outdoor closet, and two kayaks so guests can explore the coast. Snooze in the hammock, or splash around in the pool. Rinse off in the outdoor shower before enjoying drinks around the fire pit. There are screened porches on either side of the terrace with seating. The living room is in between, with a flat screen TV, several windows, and comfortable furniture. The living room opens to the porch on one side and the kitchen on the other. The kitchen has a dining table, an open layout, and stainless steel appliances. Last on this level is the twin bedroom, which has a sitting area, access to the screened porch, and an adjacent bathroom.

Upstairs, the balcony wraps around the ocean-facing side of the home, with loungers to take in the view. The largest master bedroom sits behind, with a king-sized bed, a living area, a wall of windows, and an ensuite bathroom. The second master bedroom has a king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, and a study, and opens to its own screened porch. The third master bedroom has a king-sized bed, its own screened porch, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. All three bedrooms have walk-in closets. There’s also a pull out sofa downstairs in the living area.

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Dates People Nightly
May 27, 2023 to Aug 14, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $725 USD
Aug 15, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $550 USD
Nov 4, 2023 to Nov 17, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $675 USD
Nov 18, 2023 to Nov 25, 2023
6 Night Minimum
1-10 people
Thanksgiving
$875 USD
Nov 26, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $695 USD
Dec 16, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023
7 Night Minimum
1-10 people
Christmas
$1,325 USD
Dec 27, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024
7 Night Minimum
1-10 people
New Years
$1,450 USD
Jan 5, 2024 to Mar 1, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $895 USD
Mar 2, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $995 USD
Apr 13, 2024 to May 24, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $645 USD
May 25, 2024 to Aug 14, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $725 USD
Aug 15, 2024 to Nov 1, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $550 USD
Nov 2, 2024 to Nov 22, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $675 USD
Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024
6 Night Minimum
1-10 people
Thanksgiving
$875 USD
Dec 1, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-10 people $695 USD
Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024
7 Night Minimum
1-10 people
Christmas
$1,325 USD
Dec 27, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025
7 Night Minimum
1-10 people
New Years
$1,450 USD

Notes on Rates:

  • All rental rates are based on two persons per bedroom.
  • This property charges rates in US Dollars (USD).
  • Rates do not include: tax of 13%, island charges of $125, island charges of 10%.
  • Rates are subject to change.
  • A valid credit card is required to take occupancy. A refundable damage deposit will be charged at final payment, and refunded within 10 days of departure, barring no damages.
  • Holiday bookings may require longer stays or whole house rate.
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  • grocery provisioning
  • car rental
  • spa services
  • chef/cook services
  • butler service
  • restaurant reservations
  • activities and sightseeing
  • ferry/airport transfers
  • laundry service

    Beds & Baths

    Main House

    • Bedroom 1: Second Floor
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Private terrace, Ocean View
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Bedroom 2: Second Floor
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Private terrace, Ocean View
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Bedroom 3: Second Floor
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Private terrace, Ocean View
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Bedroom 4: First Floor - Screened Porch
      • 1 King or 2 Twins, Air Conditioning
    • Living room sofa
      • 1 Queen Sofa Bed, Air Conditioning

    Other Bathrooms

    • Bathroom 4: Half bath

Features

  • Balcony
  • BBQ Outside (charcoal)
  • Beach Towels
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Coffee Maker - Drip style
  • Dishwasher
  • Family
  • Fridge
  • Hammock
  • Internet Access/WiFi
  • Microwave
  • Oceanfront
  • Oven/Stove
  • Pool at Villa
  • Pool Shower
  • Screened Porch
  • Stereo System
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Water Sports Nearby
Pool pool size Large, Beachfront, freshwater pool
Air Conditioning A/C throughout villa
Location On Old Man Bay!
Sq Ft. 3,000
Beach Old Man Bay offers, perhaps the best shore diving and snorkeling on the entire island, it is mostly sand, but also can be have some pebbly beaches as well as natural rock formations. Either way, the varied marine life we have in the water, you will want to wear foot protection (pool shoes or fins). The beaches here offer great seashell collecting and turtle sightings in summer!
Restaurants 1 min by car
Transfers Not included
Notes Dining room seats 6
Included Member Benefits

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
Proprietary Silver Thatch Discount Card for savings at local businesses
10% advance booking discount for private charter
Complimentary use of snorkel equipment
Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits pre-order & hold for check-in
Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance

At-Villa Benefits

Day-after-arrival guest services follow-up
Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on same day
Gilchrist & Soames bath products
Pre-stocking of groceries & beverages (delivery fee applies)
$1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection
Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates
Additional tandem kayaks available for discounted rental*
*Signed waiver required.
Children Welcome
Additional A refundable damage deposit/excess cleaning fee of $500 will be charged at final payment, and refunded within 10 days of departure, barring no damages, excess cleaning or incidentals.
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Rating (4.00 out of 5)
Traveler Satisfaction 80% Traveler Satisfaction
# of Reviews 2 for Christmas Palms Villa

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Christmas Palms Villa, Cayman villa review

Christmas Palms Villa is very nice and clean. The view was amazing, and we had a great time. The only thing that could have been better is if the villa had a heated pool, as it was very windy and we couldn’t swim in the ocean with our baby.

Sharon was great!

Posted by Natalie T

Christmas Palms Villa Grand Cayman

Christmas Palms Villa, Cayman villa review

Six of us stayed at the Christmas Palms the second week of December 2018. It is a nice villa just east of Old Man Bay on the North side of the island. The villa was very clean on arrival.

It is in a very quiet area with just one villa next door, which is divided by a fence. The villa sits directly on the water with access just down a few stairs. There are three master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a room downstairs with two single beds. The rooms were very soundproof. There is a family room with two couches and TV. The TV had three remotes, which was confusing. A single remote for running everything would have been easier. The instructions for the TV are not accurate. We were able to make it work to watch the TV and the AppleTV.

The kitchen is very nice with everything we needed to prepare meals, although the sharp knives were dull. There is a six-person table in the kitchen as well as a screened-in dining area with seating for 8. There were some spices and seasonings in the cupboard left from past renters.

The pool is not heated, and we did not use it because it was cold.

Two kayaks are provided. Life vests, pool toys, some kiddy beach toys, masks, and snorkels can be found in a closet on the west side of the villa.

There is also a cooler in the kitchen closet.

The back doors to the pool and the doors to the dining area are a bit tricky to close. To open, push down. To close, push the door handle up to engage the lock.

The waterfront is not a beach, but rocky. You must have foot protection to walk this area, because some of the rocks are sharp.

There is seaweed and garbage that has washed up and accumulated at the bottom of the stairs behind the house and across the grounds. When the wind and waves picked up, the seaweed and garbage moved out but returned later.

Snorkeling from the villa is very nice, with a large area of brain coral and fish about 40 ft away. Look for the dark round patch straight out between Christmas Palm villa and the house just west, then swim westward to see more reefs. It’s best to go during high tide, but we had no problem at low tide.

There are a few things to know: toilet paper, paper towels, and garbage bags are not provided. There were starters, but you will need to buy some for the rest of your stay, unless prior guests leave any extras they did not use.

We had no problems with the a/c, but read the directions before use. Leaving a door to the house open for 1 minute or more changes the a/c to 79°. The a/c downstairs is separate from the upstairs. The control for upstairs is in the main master suite, so if someone in another room opens their door to get a fresh breeze or hear the waves, the a/c in all the rooms goes to 79°. The a/c process was not a problem for us, and it makes sense to save energy.

The closest full-service grocery store is the IPA in Savanah. It is about 20 minutes away, toward the west. It had everything we were looking for, including a large selection of fresh produce and meats. They have a large buffet of pre-made items such as hot roast beef, turkey, potatoes, rice, veggies, soups, salads, etc. It’s nice if you don’t want to cook. There is another store closer, which is about a 10-minute drive east, that has basics to get you started.

Chickens like to hang out in the area. They are all over the island. A local told me that when the last hurricane hit, the farmers let all of their stock free. We were joined daily in the back area by some of the locals.

Most prices you see on the island are Cayman Dollars. Keep this in mind if you’re paying with US Dollars. $1.00 Cayman Dollar equals 0.80 US Dollars.

Silver Thatch Guest Services provides free items like coolers, snorkel gear, Waterproof Bluetooth speakers, Apple TV, etc. I recommend calling ahead to reserve them before you show up. They also offer a discount card for some restaurants in the area. They also offer $100.00 off the price of a charter boat. Six of us chartered for just a little more than going on one of the tour boats.

Make sure to allow extra time for returning to the airport. There is a traffic jam that seems to happen constantly due to roundabouts and traffic patterns. It starts a few miles before arriving at the airport. It took us about 30 minutes to get through it.

Posted by Thomas S