The largest private villa on Grand Cayman - 48,000 square feet on 1.3 acres, ten minutes from George Town
Castillo Caribe is a seven-bedroom beachfront estate on the South Coast, spanning four levels and roughly 48,000 square feet on a 1.3-acre parcel. It is the largest private villa on the island, and it sits five to ten minutes from George Town and the west-coast beaches - unusually close for a house this secluded.
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Castillo Caribe
Castillo Caribe sits on Grand Cayman’s South Coast, on a 1.3-acre parcel that makes it the largest private villa on the island. Four levels and roughly 48,000 square feet of interior space, with a 5,000 square foot great room that was featured on HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms. Seven bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms sleep 16 guests, with a maximum of 14 adults.
The location is the practical surprise. Most villas of this scale on Grand Cayman sit at the far ends of the island – Rum Point, Cayman Kai, East End – and cost you 45 minutes to an hour each way. Castillo Caribe is five to ten minutes from George Town and the west-coast beaches, so a day of shopping, diving or restaurants does not eat the morning at both ends.
Be clear about the shoreline before you book. The estate has its own sandy beach area, but the water in front is a protected marine environment with a coral reef and sea grass at the entry. Wading in needs hard-soled water shoes or fins; once you are past the shallows it is properly swimmable, and the snorkelling out at the reef is excellent. It is also good water for kayaking and paddleboarding, both of which are included. If your priority is walking barefoot straight into sand-bottomed water, Smith Cove and Dart Beach are a short drive west and both are open to the public.
Booking rules
- Five nights minimum stay.
- Six nights minimum over Thanksgiving week.
- Christmas and New Year’s are split into two separate rental periods – ask us about your travel dates before booking.
- Shorter stays are sometimes available, subject to a higher cleaning fee. Ask us and we will check.
- The lead guest must be 25 or older and must occupy the property for the entire stay.
- No pets. No smoking indoors.
- Rates are shown before taxes and fees.
Indoor Design & Living
Four levels connected by a full-size elevator. The 5,000 square foot great room is the centrepiece, with soaring ceilings and ocean views, and it is the room that was featured on HGTV's Million Dollar Rooms. Beyond it the estate carries a home cinema, a billiards room and entertainment bar, a wine cellar, a full-swing golf simulator, a gym, a sauna, a dedicated massage treatment room and a children's playroom with a playset. Furnishings and decor are globally sourced, and the architecture takes its cues from classic European estates. A full gourmet kitchen, grand piano and Sonos throughout.
Outdoor Spaces & Pool
A resort-style pool with a grotto and a slide, a 12-person heated spa, and an outdoor kitchen and terrace. There is a private tennis court and a pickleball court, a trampoline, a hammock and a private dock. Kayaks and bicycles are included. Gated parking on site, with covered space for up to five vehicles. The sandy beach area sits directly in front of the estate - a marine protected zone with a reef offshore, so water shoes or fins are needed at the entry.
Bedrooms & Guest Setup
Seven bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, sleeping 16 with a maximum of 14 adults. Two primary suites sit on the upper level, each with a king bed, ocean views, a private terrace, a walk-in closet and an ensuite with a soaking tub and shower - deliberately contrasting in design, which solves the usual argument about who gets the better room. Bedroom 3 has a double-over-queen bunk and a private balcony; Bedroom 4 a queen; Bedroom 5 a king with balcony; Bedroom 6 a king with a private sitting area, kitchenette and balcony. Bedroom 7 is on the lower level with a queen and its own private entrance. Every room is ensuite with cable TV.
Setting & Positioning
This is a residential neighbourhood rather than a tourist strip. You can walk the beach in either direction and barely pass anyone. The south of the island generally catches a steady breeze, which keeps insects down - it is why the house has no screened porch and does not need one. George Town and the Seven Mile Beach corridor are five to ten minutes by car, which for a villa this size and this private is unusual on Grand Cayman.
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Amenities & Features
Safety & Comfort
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen & Dining
- Bbq
- Outdoor Dining
- Outdoor Kitchen
Services
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- Parking
- Spa
Outdoor & Pool
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Lounge
- Private Pool
Beach & Water
- Kayak
- Water Features
Entertainment
- Media Room
- Wi-Fi
Features
- Fitness Room
- Private Dock
- Sauna
- Snorkeling
Questions About Castillo Caribe
- Can we walk straight into the water from the beach?
Not barefoot. The estate has its own sandy beach area, but the water in front is a protected marine environment with a coral reef and sea grass at the entry - you will want hard-soled water shoes or fins to wade in. Past the shallows it is properly swimmable, and the snorkelling at the reef is excellent. For barefoot sand-bottom swimming, Smith Cove is a short drive west.
- How far is George Town and Seven Mile Beach?
Five to ten minutes by car. That is the quiet advantage of the South Coast over Rum Point or East End, where the same trip runs 45 minutes to an hour each way.
- Is the beach private to the estate?
The estate has its own sandy beach area, and the neighbouring stretch is also available to guests. Worth knowing: all beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public, since the Crown owns land up to the high water mark. In practice this is a residential neighbourhood rather than a tourist area, and you can walk in either direction and barely see anyone. Shoreline conditions shift with tides and weather, so the sand may differ slightly from the photographs.
- Are there insects in the evening?
Less than you would expect. The south of the island catches a steady breeze that keeps them down, which is why the house has no screened porch and does not need one.
What's Included
Plan Your Stay
Grand Cayman's largest private villa, ten minutes from George Town rather than an hour.
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South Coast
South Coast, Grand Cayman
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