Where to Stay on Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands - page 71

INEXPENSIVE
Eldemire's Tropical Island Div e Inn Set within a quiet and
completely unpretentious residential neighborhood on the landwar d
side of S outh Chur ch R oad, 1.5km (1 mile) south of do wntown
George Town, this is one of only two B&Bs on Grand Cayman. Basic
and completely fr ee of glitter, it's run with a r elaxed sense of humor
by Carol “ Tootie” Eldemire-Huddleston, the congenial but outspo-
ken and no-nonsense, J amaica-born entrepreneur (“a helluva matri-
arch”) who liv es across the str eet. Accommodations lie in either the
main house or a handful of outbuildings. Each of the r ooms is a
simple, sparsely furnished affair , with w ell-worn furnitur e and fe w
frills. Residents of the standard rooms have access to the house's com-
munal kitchen, and each of the suites contains a simple kitchenette.
Dive courses are available. Smith Cove Beach lies within a 5-minute
walk.
18 Pebbles Way, George Town, Grand C ayman, B.W.I. & 345/916-8369 or 345/
916-2022. Fax [phone]. www.eldemire.com. 13 units. Winter US$119 double,
US$129-US$144 studio suite, US$159 1-bedroom suite, US$240 2-bedroom suite;
off season US$85 double , US$95-US$105 studio suit e, US$115 1-bedr oom apt,
US$175 2-bedroom apt. Dive packages available. Amenities: Bikes; outdoor pool.
In room: A/C, TV, kitchenette (in suites),) Wi-Fi (free).
Rocky Shore Villas Finds This little guesthouse, a r eal find, lies
to the nor th of S even Mile Beach near the Turtle Farm in the West
Bay area, far removed from the action along overcrowded Seven Mile
Beach. It is only steps away from a tranquil beach and has easy access
to good snorkeling and scuba diving. Massage therapy and traditional
arts-and-crafts classes are offered on-site. This hotel can connect y ou
to local life more than any other lodging on the island, as the on-site
owners are inv olved in a number of the island 's social and cultural
activities, and can r ecommend ex cursions and activities y ou might
not otherwise hear about.
30 Grass P iece Lane, West Bay, Grand C ayman, B.W.I. & 866/845-6943 or 345/
926-0119. Fax [phone]. w ww.getaway.ky. 7 units, 2 with privat e bathroom.
Winter US$120-US$385 double; off season US$99-US$265 double. MC, V. Ameni-
ties: Babysitting. In room: A/C, TV/DVD, fridge, no phone, Wi-Fi (free).

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2 CONDOS, VILLAS & COTTAGES

VERY EXPENSIVE
The Avalon Condominiums One of Grand Cayman's best
condo complexes is the Avalon, which occupies prime real estate on a
stretch of Seven Mile Beach. Painted a distinctive shade of blue-violet