Tatenda - meaning 'Thank you' in a South African dialect - is an 8,500 sq ft luxury home on Grand Cayman's prestigious South Sound and offers a remarkable and relaxing vacation.
This listing provides for rental of Main Home plus the Carriage House apartment for a total of 7 bedrooms that can sleep 18 people in beds and up to 20 if including the convertible futon/sofas. Smaller group size? See our listing for the 6-bedroom main home only.
Within the 7 bedrooms is 5 King bedrooms all with ensuite baths.
Gathering and entertaining areas are located through-out the villa and are furnished to the highest of standards and still comfortable. Villa highlights:
Bedroom 1 - Lower Level King Suite - King bed, ocean view, doors leading directly to the pool terrace, cable TV, bath with tub/shower combo.
Bedroom 2 - Lower Level bedroom with 2 Queen beds, Apple TV, bath with walk-in shower (not ensuite).
Bedroom 3 - Upper Level Master Suite - King Bed, ocean view, doors leading to expansive 2nd floor terrace, walk-in closet, desk, Cable and Apple TV, bath with soaking tub, separate shower and dual vanities.
Bedroom 4 - Upper Level King - King Bed, ocean view, doors leading to expansive 2nd floor terrace, Apple TV, private bath with shower.
Bedroom 5 - Upper Level King - King Bed, ocean view, doors leading to expansive 2nd floor terrace, Apple TV, private bath with shower.
Bedroom 6, Family Loft/- 3rd floor - Queen bed, 2 twin beds, bath with shower. This suite also offers a lounging area with futon, an Apple TV and direct access to a 3rd floor private oceanfront balcony with incredible ocean views.
Bedroom 7 - Carriage House apartment, king bedroom with , separate living area with sofa, smart TV
*Please note:
Tatenda, like many villas along South Sound, Bodden Town, East End, etc. has a shallow beach entry with silt and seagrass for the first 50-75' from shore. South Sound can also experience the same seasonal sargassum that affects most of the Caribbean. Sargassum is a generally harmless floating, red seagrass that is more unsightly than anything. Fortunately, the Seven Mile Beach area (SMB) of Grand Cayman does not ordinarily see sargassum accumulation. All beaches in Cayman are public up to the high-water mark so guests can visit the beautiful beach areas along SMB for sandy, walk-in swimming if the beach entry is not to your liking. Cayman is a friendly and generally safe island so you'll want to visit many different beaches during your stay. Smith Cove, Governor's Beach, Tiki Beach, Public Beach, etc. are are excellent beaches to visit and offer the beautiful swim in water.
-VRBO disclosure - pool and beach area within the coverage area of security camera.