Calling all sun-seekers with their sights set on Grand Cayman: Beyond the island's solid selection of hotels and resorts, there are hundreds of accommodations available on Airbnb. And whether you want a high-rise unit overlooking Seven Mile Beach or a low-key escape on the island's secluded East End, there's a little something for everyone.
For travelers who want to stay near the action …
Most accommodations on Seven Mile Beach — Grand Cayman's most popular tourist area — are hotels or private condo complexes. This three-bedroom condo is one of the prettiest, with a full kitchen, a screened-in porch, and access to a shared swimming pool, hot tub, and BBQ area. Restaurants, bars, and other Seven Mile hot spots are a short walk away.Courtesy Airbnb … and those who don’t
Grand Cayman's East End is much more remote than its bustling west coast, but it's home to some of the island's top snorkeling and dive sites. (Plus, Seven Mile Beach is still only a 45-minute drive away.) Unpack for a few days at this bright three-bedroom house across the street from Heritage Beach, just a few miles west of East End.Courtesy Airbnb For beach lovers who don’t mind a little kitsch
You won't have trouble finding the Parrot-ise House — its lime-green façade is pretty impossible to miss. Other impressive amenities at this brightly decorated, four-bedroom villa on the island's northwest coast: a freshwater pool, a tiki bar, and a private beach that has been designated by the Cayman Islands government as a sea turtle nesting site.Courtesy Airbnb For those who want to connect with nature
Pristine Spotts Beach on Grand Cayman's southern coast is one of the best places on the island to snorkel with sea turtles, thanks to the small amount of boat traffic in the area. This funky two-bedroom condo is directly on the beach — past guests have been fans of its easy sea access and the bunk beds in the lofts for kids.Courtesy Airbnb For the jet-setting urban dwellers
Settle in at this modern, two-bedroom penthouse unit in a condo complex overlooking Seven Mile Beach. You're close to all the action, and it's easy to get around on the pair of bikes that come with the unit. When you're ready to lay low, hang out in the whitewashed, vaulted-ceiling living room or on the private balcony. (Bonus: The complex has a Margaritaville, a swim-up bar, and a swimming pool with a lazy river.)Courtesy Airbnb For the family vacation
There's plenty that will keep the whole gang busy at this gorgeous five-bedroom house in West Bay: Take a dip in the swimming pool or hot tub, explore the playground or tree house, or head out on the adjacent canal with a kayak or paddleboard. (Nightly sing-alongs will get a boost with the grand piano in the living room.) When it's time to explore, Seven Mile Beach is a five-minute walk away.Courtesy Airbnb For a perfect weekend getaway with friends
Located on Rum Point, the swanky Sun Cloud) villa sleeps up to ten people in five bright bedrooms. Post up all day by the pool or on the private beach, and later, soak up Caribbean vibes at one of the many popular beach bars on Rum Point. Sun Cloud comes with daily housekeeping services, and a private chef is on call (for an extra fee) if needed.Courtesy Airbnb For travelers new to the world of Airbnb
It's OK if you want to live like a local, but still have some comfortable hotel-style amenities. At this cute one-bedroom condo in the Cayman Reef Resort complex, visitors have access to a shared saltwater swimming pool, tennis courts, and a guest services manager. Seven Mile Beach is right across the street.Courtesy Airbnb For vacationers on a budget …
This sunny, one-bedroom apartment is part of a small complex near the northern end of Seven Mile Beach. Accommodations are simple yet adequate, with a cozy bedroom, a small kitchen, direct beach access, and free parking for a rental car.Courtesy Airbnb