Please note, a refundable damage deposit is required for all stays as outlined below. The refundable deposit will be charged via the Airbnb app 30 days prior to arrival. It will be refunded 7-10 business days after departure, subject to any damages found upon checkout. ***Property Overview*** Escape the crowds of Seven Mile Beach for this peaceful North Side oasis. Welcome to Northern Lights, a 9-unit complex of privately owned two-story townhomes nestled in Old Man Bay. Northern Lights #5 is one of the few 3-bedroom homes within the complex, measuring 2,400 sq. ft., and able to sleep 8 guests. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds this small sliver of paradise with 240 feet of natural beachfront, sweeping panoramic views, and a protected coral reef teeming with marine life. Some of the island's best snorkeling and dive sites can be found right outside your door! Alternatively, guests can relax above the waves on the shared private dock with cabana, or lounge poolside soaking in the sun and beautiful ocean views. Inside, the downstairs layout is entirely open-concept with ocean views throughout. A full kitchen with modern appliances overlooks a fully furnished living area with walk-out access to a screened porch. The living area has all the comforts of home with sofa seating and an entertainment center with cable television. Relax with a movie after a day of fun and sun, or kick back on the screened porch and enjoy the beautiful Caribbean views. For indoor dining, a small dining table just off the kitchen seats four with the kitchen island seating another four guests. For meals with an ocean view, the screened porch dining table seats six guests. A propane grill is also provided for island cookouts. ***Sleeping Arrangements*** (Sleeps 8 guests total, 6 adults max) -- Primary Suite � upper-level, king bed, ocean views, walk-out access to a private screened balcony, ensuite bath with dual vanity, and shower. -- Guest Suite � upper-level, queen bed, garden views, ensuite with shower bath. -- Bunk Room � lower level, two sets of bunk beds that sleep 4 children or 2 adults, shares hall bathroom equipped with shower bath. The home is equipped with central air conditioning but trade winds tend to keep the home cool throughout with multiple ceiling fans. A washer and dryer also come included on the lower level. The owner provides a complimentary tandem kayak for guest use with a signed waiver required. Nearby, Northern Lights is within minutes of a small grocery store, two beachfront resorts, and some of the best restaurants on the island. The airport and Seven Mile Beach are roughly a 40-minute drive away. Northern Lights #5 is the perfect destination for sun-seeking guests looking for peace and quiet away from the crowds of Seven Mile Beach. ***IMPORTANT NOTES*** -- A Cleaning Fee may be required due to enhanced cleaning, sanitation, and inspection protocols. -- Additional tandem kayaks available for discounted rental. Signed waiver required. ***Rate Details*** -- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates. -- 10% Guest Service includes your Guest Services Membership. -- A Departure Cleaning Fee is added to all rates. -- A refundable damage deposit of $500 is required for all stays. -- The refundable deposit will be released back to the guest 7 days after departure pending inspection for damages. ***Booking Rules*** -- Christmas & New Year's dates are split into two rental periods. Please inquire with your travel dates prior to booking. -- Shorter stays may be available but subject to a higher cleaning fee. Please inquire before booking. -- Must be 25 years or older to book and must occupy the property during the entire stay. ***Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Guest Services*** The 10% Guest Service Fee includes your Guest Services Membership. Member Benefits -- Centralized on-island Guest Services & Welcome Center -- Unlimited use of Private Fitness Center (18+ yrs.) -- Business Center Access: computers, printer, scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies -- Proprietary Guest benefit & discount card -- 10% advance booking discount for private charter -- Complimentary use of snorkel equipment -- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates -- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance -- Complimentary early check-in, if no check-out on the same day -- $1,500 of Accidental Villa Damage Protection -- Additional kayaks available for discounted rental* *Signed waiver required. =============================== ***Villa Cleaning & Sanitation*** -- All villas are cleaned and sanitized prior to each guest's arrival. We also ask our owners to provide a starter supply of extra cleaning products. Additional housekeeping services can be purchased after booking in 3-hour time blocks. Scheduling may be coordinated with your property manager upon arrival. ***Beach Notes*** All beaches in Grand Cayman are technically public since the Crown owns up to the high watermark. Be advised, the beach or water entry behind your property may vary slightly from the images displayed due to weather. The next-door beach is also always available for your use. ***Ocean Debris & Sargassum Seaweed*** Beaches in Grand Cayman may also experience floating ocean debris and sargassum weed seasonally. Sargassum is an unsightly nuisance that is largely seasonal in the summer months. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked prior to your arrival. Should sargassum be extremely heavy behind your property, we will reach out to the owner for alternative solutions which may include a partial refund or relocation. We try our best to work around mother nature. Your on-island property manager lives locally and will be your first point of contact for any and all questions about your home. Please call them directly to report any issues or damages upon arrival. The hospitality staff at Silver Thatch is your second line of contact should you not be able to reach your property manager. Contact info for Silver Thatch will be provided at check-in. With a central location on the island, the homes in Old Man Bay offer perhaps the best shore diving and snorkeling on all of Grand Cayman. The beaches are mostly sand, but can also be pebbly with natural rock formations. Either way, with the varied marine life we have in the water, you will want to wear pool shoes or fins for foot protection. The beaches here offer great seashell collecting and turtle sightings in summer! Old Man Bay is only 5 minutes from 2 large resorts in the east end (Morritt's and The Reef) that offer manicured beaches as well as restaurants, a modern grocery store, liquor store, gift shops, a Subway sandwich shop, and a cafe/pastry shop. Cayman Crystal Caves is also located in Old Man Bay and is a great daytime excursion. Kurt's Korner and Over the Edge are two local restaurants about one mile away. Both serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at reasonable prices. About 15 minutes to the west of Old Man Bay is the famous Rum Point Club with water sports, restaurant and bar, a gift shop, and a barefoot beach with table service. Grand Cayman is only 22 miles wide from west to east, so you are never too far from any point on the island. Guests staying outside of Seven Mile Beach will need a rental car. There is no Uber or Lyft on the island and taxi service is fairly expensive. We encourage you to book a rental car/van as soon as possible. Villa guests can check-in at our Silver Thatch Welcome Center at 846 Frank Sound Road. Directions and check-in procedures will be emailed 2 weeks prior to your arrival.