27 Reviews of Property 259014 in Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

We have spent 15 days in the house from November 23 till Dezember 8, 2012.
After seeing the nice pictures of the house on the web-side we had really high expectations, but we were very happy to find out that all that was written or pictured over the accommodation fully lived up to our expectations. The house is really a gem! We enjoyed the privacy of the house and the great view of the sea. The place was so nice that sometimes we´ve cancelled our planned visit to restaurants and stayed “at home” instead, using the really good equipped kitchen for preparing a meal and eating on the porch with the breathtaking view of the sea. We also appreciated that Kimber gave us a lot of useful information and hints in advance. And of course we have to mention the property manager Derwin Scott. He met us at the airport, showed us around and was very keen on helping us to make the most of our holidays.
If you are an experienced diver I can recommend the shorediving. They´ll rent you tanks and weight for US $10 at the Brac Reef Beach Resort, and nearly all good dive –spots are in good reach from the shore. The only think you have to do is to snorkel 200 meters, and then you can dive down quite next to the marked dive-sites (most dive sides are marked with a white boy). Kimbers house has also a lot of good books in store which are very helpful in finding the really good diving spots on the island and in identifying the maritime life you have seen under the water.
All in all, perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday in a great house. We hope to come back soon.

We stayed here for a week. Kimber couldn't have been more pleasant to deal with. Derwin met us at the airport and even though the plane arrived early, we did not have to wait for him as we were taking care of our rental car, he came right away. The house was very nice and we were very comfortable. The view and sunsets were awesome. Watch out for the hermit crabs, they seem to enjoy coming to the house for a drink of water. We had perfect weather and we were truly relaxed by the end of the week. The water is indeed a bit tricky to get into, primarily because of the sea urchins but there are places on the island for easy access and the public beach is not crowded. Definately one of the nicest houses we've rented. Thanks Kimber.

We stayed a week in late December 2011 and our family loved it. The place was exactly like the photos. The house was super clean and fully equipped. The caretaker was friendly and helpful. He took us to Little Cayman by boat - a real highlight of the trip. We forgot to book scuba lessons at the resort so could only snorkel but the snorkelling was great. We saw many fish & reef creatures right off the beach at the house. One caution- even with beach shoes, the little sea urchins can be tricky to avoid. Some Cayman beaches are all sand but many are rough rock. There are multiple caves to explore. You do need a car. There are plenty of neat Cayman birds and reptiles to be seen.

My husband and I stayed in Kimber's house in November 2011. What a fabulous house and location! The house had everything you would want for a perfect place for destress and romance. The house was comfortable, had everything we needed and a perfect private beach. We will definitely visit again!

I was looking for some peace and quiet with a side order of underwater beauty and adventure. Cayman Brac and Kimber's house supplied both in spades. To begin with, I liked being met at the airport by Derwin- it made me feel a little more connected to know someone local. The house itself was everything I hoped it would be. It was very comfortable and I loved having my own secluded grounds and beach area. The seclusion did not come at the price of remoteness as the house had stores just a quick drive away on either side.
The scuba diving lived up to my expectations providing a perfect accompaniment to the ease and relaxation topside. There was abundant wildlife to be seen along with some behavior I had not seen before. When you see large grouper hanging around they may be trying to point out a nearby lionfish. The divemaster will kill the invasive lionfish whereupon the grouper will gobble up said interloper. To quote Spock "Fascinating." I knew the snorkeling off the beach was good and this was reinforced when on my last scuba dive the dive site was a couple of hundred yards down from Kimber's house.
Reflecting on this while sitting on the back porch, munching on Barry's Golden Jerk chicken and watching the sun set over Little Cayman I realised this was my Goldilocks moment.

We were a little nervous on arrival on the Brac as we'd never been there before and had never rented a private home on a trip like this. Relief came quickly as we arrived and found the place to be better than expected. The house is wonderful and nicely appointed and the beach and shallow reef out front were perfect. The snorkeling was fantastic and the kids spent hours each day exploring the shallow reef. A couple of good dive sites are a short swim away as well. Afternoons down at the palapa or on the deck were a favorite as well. We miss the little yellow house by the sea and look forward to coming back.

Kimber's home is truly "a little piece of paradise" on Cayman Brac and is EVERYTHING for which we could have possibly wanted and hoped! The privacy, the views, the beach, the hammock hut, the lanai, the sunsets, and did I mention the privacy?!?

The surroundings are so serene and calming! The waking up in the early morning’s light and looking out across the many colors of blue of the Caribbean Sea is the perfect start to everyday. The snorkeling straight out in front of the home is second to none and I will rank it right up there with Kapalua Bay on Maui, Hawaii. The water is crystal clear and one can snorkel to the very edge of the reef and see many different species of fish and other forms of aquatic life.

We explored most every road on Cayman Brac and enjoyed the sights of the water and the Brac. The “ghosts” left by Hurricane Paloma in November of 2008 are a stern reminder that Mother Nature is still in charge. We found NIMS and Tenson Scott on the eastern end of Cayman Brac to be very interesting. Tenson is a great story teller about the island and its history. Tenson created and designed the world renown Dirty Joke Necklace from the Sea Beef’s found on the reef. He also has a wide assortment of Caymanite jewelry he personally designs.

We found Aunt Sha’s Restaurant on the road between the home and the airport to have very tasty food. Her conch fritters were mouthwatering and her Key Lime Pie will make your knees go limp! We enjoyed lunchs and dinners here and were never disappointed with the quantity and quality of the food. For a different type of dining, The Palms Caribbean Restaurant at the Brac Reef Resort has a buffet that tempts you with the taste of the tropics as well as serving American and continental cuisines. Their Sunday buffet is a bit more expensive than the rest of the week but well worth it.

Derwin Scott, Kimber’s over seer of the home, met us at Cayman Brac’s Gerrard Smith International Airport and escorted us to the home. He was always available to answer our questions, offer suggestions and advice. He is very personable can direct you to any place on the island you may want to wander. THANK YOU AGAIN DERWIN!

Oh yes, we WILL be “BRAC”! We were so very spoiled by Cayman Brac, Kimber’s home, the Caymanian people, and of course the Caribbean Sea!

Finally, thank YOU, Kimber, for all of your assistance and, of course, for allowing us to borrow your home in Paradise for a marvelous 10 days!!

If you're looking for a private spot this is it!!! The beach is well kept and very private, we read books and ate our breakfast and lunch under the beach hut every day. While we didn't see people (except for a rare dive boat off in the distance) we did see hermit crabs, curly tailed lizards (although the one that lives by the cistern has lost part of his tail...we called him Stubby), an occasional rooster, hen, and chicks passing through the yard, and a horse that belongs to the neighbor, he is tied up and comes out to his beach in the early morning, you can only see him if you walk down near the shoreline...I called him Skippy.
We went to Cayman Brac mainly to dive, we prefer shore diving to boat diving and found the outside shower perfect for rinsing our gear after each dive, there is a dive buoy at the house, and there were lines for hanging our gear up to dry. There was a book at the house which had suggested shore dives which came in very handy. We really liked Police Cut Reef (not the same as Handcuff Reef) as it is not a site visited by dive boats, Radar Reef...LOTS to explore there! and swimming the 300 yards to dive the sunken Russian Frigate is VERY worth it!
The sunsets were spectacular! We watched them from the deck every evening...what a view!!!
As far as take out food the Jerk Chicken from Barry's Golden Jerk is delicious, it was so good we had it twice! As far as restaurants we liked the food at the Captain's Table and Brac Reef Beach Resort the best....get the conch fritters, they're super good!
The house was very comfortable and was just like you see in the photos, you will have a great view from inside the main part of the house as well as the master bedroom.
We ran into a minor maintainance issue with the washing machine, we called the property manager, who answered right away, and the problem was fixed promptly.
We were very pleased with our stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Cayman Brac!