Babylon Reef: Recently Renovated Villa with Backyard Snorkeling and a Crystal Blue Pool

Top rated by guests
Welcome to the beautiful Babylon Reef!
Full kitchen with modern appliances. There are 2 grocery stores just a short drive from the home.
Kitchen with breakfast bar seating.
Enclosed sunroom with walk-out access to the pool deck and dazzling ocean views.
The island's best reef-protected snorkeling can be found right in your backyard! Free snorkel gear is provided for all guests.
review stars
10Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"Excellent pool, view and home. "
Rick V.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(38 Ratings)

House in North Side

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

***Property Overview***
Welcome to Babylon Reef, a freshly renovated oceanfront villa, complete with a sundeck and private pool, situated directly on one of the best shallow snorkeling sites on the entire island. Protected by a coral reef, there are rarely any currents or waves to contend with so children can play in the shallows all day.

The ocean views are stunning the moment you walk through the front door. Natural light and scenic ocean views flood the entire living area through the sunroom's retractable glass doors, which can be opened to allow a breeze to flow through on days when air conditioning is unnecessary.

Cute Caribbean architecture and a modern, open-concept design lend a great island feel throughout.

A full kitchen, complete with modern appliances, overlooks the dining area with seating for 6. An outdoor dining table on the pool deck, under tall palm trees, is also available. All cookware, glassware, cutlery, and flatware are provided.

Sleeping Arrangements
(Sleeps 6 guests total)
-- Bedroom 1: primary suite, lower-level, king bed, ocean views, walk-out access to the sunroom, ensuite with shower.
-- Bedroom 2: upper-level, king bed, ocean views, shares hall bathroom equipped with a shower bath.
-- Bedroom 3: upper-level, two twin beds, ocean views, shares hall bathroom equipped with a shower bath; beds can be fitted into a king bed upon request.

Babylon Reef's private, well-landscaped lot includes a white picket fence, soft zoysia grass lawns, and a large sandy backyard around the pool. The owner provides a cornhole set on the beach, complete with boards and bean bags, plus 2 tandem kayaks and 1 child-size kayak for exploring, beach hammocks for relaxing, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold running water.

With an empty lot on each side, Babylon Reef is a private and secluded retreat. The beach can be both sandy and pebbly depending on the time of year, therefore, we advise guests to bring pool shoes to avoid foot injuries.

Two large resorts with water sports, manicured sandy beaches, and oceanfront bars and restaurants are just a short 10-minute drive east.

*Note: Adult and kid bicycles, plus tandem and single kayaks, are available for discounted rental; a signed waiver is required.
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***Rate Details***
-- 13% Occupancy Tax added to all rates.
-- 10% Guest Service Fee added to all rates.
-- Accidental Damage Protection added to all rates.

***Booking Rules***
-- Christmas & New Year's dates are split into two rental periods. Please inquire about your travel dates before booking.
-- Shorter stays may be available but are subject to a higher cleaning fee. Please inquire in order to book.
-- Must be 25 or older to book and must occupy the property during the entire stay.

***Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Guest Services***
The following perks are provided throughout your stay:

Member Benefits
-- Complimentary use of snorkel equipment
-- Complimentary pack-n-plays, booster seats, & baby gates
-- Centralized on-island Welcome Center with free access to a private gym
-- Business Center Access: computers, printer, scanner, & FedEx/DHL supplies
-- Guest Discount Card for 10% savings at restaurants and businesses
-- 10% advance booking discount towards a private charter
-- Referral to preferred vendors, guest services desk assistance
-- Complimentary early check-in, if no check out on the same day
-- Additional kayaks available for discounted rental*
*Signed waiver required.

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***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 shifting weather and tide patterns. The next-door beach is also always available for your use. We advise guests to wear foot protection (pool socks or aqua shoes) when entering the ocean to avoid injury on coral heads, ironshore, or rocks.

***Ocean Debris & Sargassum Seaweed***
Beaches in Grand Cayman may also experience floating ocean debris and sargassum weed seasonally. Sargassum is a generally harmless floating seaweed that has increased in frequency in recent years. Although sargassum is an unsightly nuisance, it is largely seasonal in summer. Our owners do make efforts to remove heavy sargassum and will have the beach raked prior to your arrival--we try our best to work around Mother Nature.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(38 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Excellent pool, view and home.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Loved this property! The amazing view of the ocean, the huge pool and beautiful big windows were great. The layout was perfect for myself and my husband, my mom and our 2 kids (shared the twin bedroom upstairs). The location on the Northern end of the island was quiet and peaceful and close to many of the excursions we did (parrot sanctuary, botanical garden, Starfish point). It wasnt too far to drive to anywhere else on the island either, maybe 45 mins max. The house and pool were very clean. Check in and check out process was easy. We have no complaints about this property and would love to stay again in the future! It was too windy/choppy for us to snorkel out back with smaller kids, but older kids or adults easily could. Our kids had fun seeing the hermit crabs come over every morning on the sandy area by the palm trees.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
We had an amazing stay at Babylon Reef! Our group had three adults and three children. Age ranges were from 5-75. The house was beyond comfortable and so easy to be in. The fenced in yard made it easy for the kids to run around and explore. There are no houses on either side of this property so there is so much privacy. We cracked open several coconuts and drank fresh coconut water from them. This was a highlight for the kids. The kids were in and out of the pool throughout the day and there was always a shady spot around the pool if you needed a break from the sun. The beach was very natural with sea grass large chunks of coral huge conch shells and lots of fun. As described this side of the island does have trouble with trash washing up. Our beach was clean but walking to the right or left and there was sadly more visible trash. We were not able to successfully kayak or snorkel here as it was very very windy the week that we stayed. We rented a car and had no trouble making fun day trips to seven mile beach, the parrot sanctuary, botanical garden, rum point, bioluminescent bay, crystal cave and out to eat at Tukka. We shopped and cooked in most nights and the kitchen was equipped with everything you need for cooking. We were able to watch the sunset if we walked down the beach to the left. Everyone found this vacation to hit the spot! No one was ready to leave after 7 days!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
From the view as soon as you walk in, to the beds once you go to bed at night…it all excellent. The pool was clean, beautiful, and has an amazing view. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, plenty of starter supplies at the home (toilet paper, paper towels), we will definitely be back!!!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Babylon Reef: Recently Renovated Villa with Backyard Snorkeling and a Crystal Blue Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Babylon Reef: Recently Renovated Villa with Backyard Snorkeling and a Crystal Blue Pool pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Babylon Reef: Recently Renovated Villa with Backyard Snorkeling and a Crystal Blue Pool?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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