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"Laid Back on the Brac" is our trademark. Carib Sands Beach Resort a vacationer's dream, safe, quiet, relaxing and welcoming surroundings are all here. The only thing that is missing is you! Direct flights from Miami on Saturday's get you here by 1:00 p.m. so you have the rest of the day to lay around the pool, beachcomb, swing in a hammock, or sit out on your patio, enjoy a good book or choose to have a massage in your own condo or out on the second floor of the dock. So pack up the family, or your favorite person and come on down to the greatest piece of paradise on Cayman Brac.
Great one bedroom condo with porch looking out at the ocean. Dock close by for diver pick up. Kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher and oven with overhead microwave, plate and utensils provided. Walking distance to two eateries and at least one dive shop.
We stayed in Unit 136 at the Carib Sands and it was awesome! First floor walk-out right to the ocean. A quick right, a couple steps later you are on the large pool deck. Very beautiful setting!
Know that Cayman Brac is NOT Grand Cayman.
It is a small, inviting island that is not built up for tourists. It is quiet, natural, and relaxing. Perfect for folks looking to really get away, explore natural shoreline, scuba dive, rock climb, and snorkel.
It is not the place to go if you are looking for wide sand beaches, tons of people, big busy tourist attractions, or nightclub life.
There are some good restaurants, one of which - the Captain's Table - is just about next door to Carib Sands. We walked over and ate outside there multiple times; such tasty fresh fish daily.
The condo was comfortable, had a completely stocked kitchen, showers were great, fast wifi, cable/streaming TV, and a view of ocean that felt like a postcard. See my pics! I hope you get the opportunity to visit this island and explore its natural beauty.
Hi, we were so glad that chose to spend time with us at our little Gem on the Brac.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it's so good having our friends back enjoying some sea and sun.
Always a pleasure.
Written March 6, 2023
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We stayed at this new condomium resort for a week of diving. The units are well equipped and appointed with choices of one, two or three bedrooms all with water view. An excercise room is also on site. A very quiet place with a small beach and peir where Reef Divers pick you up in the morning for your dives. Restaurants are within walking distance although the choices are few. The only complaint I have would be the plumbing noises from other units above which can be common in this type of construction. From what I observed on the island, this would be the best place to stay if some suclusion and good diving is what you are looking for. We would stay here again.
Written January 26, 2003
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We stayed in Unit 136 at the Carib Sands and it was awesome! First floor walk-out right to the ocean. A quick right, a couple steps later you are on the large pool deck. Very beautiful setting! Know that Cayman Brac is NOT Grand Cayman. It is a small, inviting island that is not built up for tourists. It is quiet, natural, and relaxing. Perfect for folks looking to really get away, explore natural shoreline, scuba dive, rock climb, and snorkel. It is not the place to go if you are looking for wide sand beaches, tons of people, big busy tourist attractions, or nightclub life. There are some good restaurants, one of which - the Captain's Table - is just about next door to Carib Sands. We walked over and ate outside there multiple times; such tasty fresh fish daily. The condo was comfortable, had a completely stocked kitchen, showers were great, fast wifi, cable/streaming TV, and a view of ocean that felt like a postcard. See my pics! I hope you get the opportunity to visit this island and explore its natural beauty.…
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Responded Mar 6, 2023
Hi, we were so glad that chose to spend time with us at our little Gem on the Brac. Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it's so good having our friends back enjoying some sea and sun. Always a pleasure.
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Perfect Christmas/New Year's trip to Carib Sands -- a well-maintained 3 bldg condo complex w/ individual owners (so each unit is different). The managers (esp. Jessica) went above & beyond w/ advice, help getting rental car (necessary), shopping (they stocked our unit) & even a ride. The pool & beach area were clean, w/ plenty of chairs & nice landscaping. They have bikes for use. There is a pier & 2 story dock used by dive boats (Scuba Shack) & fishing charters. We dove w/ both Scuba Shack & Reef Divers from the Beach Resort (1/2 mile away) -- both excellent. The charters clean their catch at the dock, which attracted tarpons, sharks, turtles & rays -- great to watch at sunset. We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit on the 3rd floor in the oldest building (unit 316), which is perpendicular to the beach (providing relief from full afternoon sun), but with unobstructed ocean views over the pool. The 2 newer bldgs (oceanfront) have full sun, altho the newest has covered decks. We had a cathedral ceiling w/ a large loft 2nd bedroom. The furnishings & appliances in our unit were dated, but serviceable. Other units had newer furnishings, so ask what’s available. We had 2 smart TVs that streamed Netflix, etc, since Cayman Brac does not have good cable service. The wi-fi signal was good -- even at the pool. We saw few other guests. Best food: Reef Resort bar; best snorkeling: Buccaneer Reef (10 minutes drive); best non-diving time: ocean cave rappel/climb w/ Rock Iguana (highly recommend). …
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Great one bedroom condo with porch looking out at the ocean. Dock close by for diver pick up. Kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher and oven with overhead microwave, plate and utensils provided. Walking distance to two eateries and at least one dive shop.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Overall, this is a nice place to stay. The pool area is well kept and the dock to the swinging hammocks is restful. However, we rented two units and had totally different experiences. The units must be individually owned so one was great, while the other left a lot to be desired. Not sure how you can make sure to get a good unit when booking, but my advice would be to check out the actual room where you will be staying. It's a lot of money if you only get a mediocre unit.
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Mar 29, 2019
Thank you so much for giving us a review. I am glad you enjoyed our property while you were here this month. You are correct when you said the condo's are individually owned. As manager of the property I sometimes have a difficult time relaying the need to upgrade their condo's. However since your review, I have sent a copy to the owner. I appreciate the time you took to write this review, and we were happy to meet you and your family while you visited Cayman Brac.
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We spent 11 relaxing and peaceful days at this wonderful resort. We had a one bedroom, self-catering, ground floor apartment that was very comfortable and well decorated and maintained. The resort has a lovely pool and wooden pier with hammocks from where the Brac Scuba Shack picked you up. The resort arranged for our car rental at the airport which is essential to get around the island as Cayman Brac is so quiet and unspoilt. The kitchen was very well equipped but if you wanted a break from cooking for yourself you can walk next door to the Captain’s Table or drive half a mile up the road to the Cayman Brac Beach Resort to get a good meal. We loved the tranquillity of Cayman Brac and the resort and were sad to leave.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Great accommodations! We booked through Kathy who could not have been more helpful. Arrived on the 6pm Cayman Air flight and she had someone there to give you a key and answer any questions. Wonderful two bedroom ocean view condo with great amenities. If you are diving with Brac Scuba Shack it is a 1 minute walk down to the boat at the Carib Sands dock for spectacular diving.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The hotel was clean and quiet. We enjoyed our stay. The staff were helpful. I enjoyed going to the rear of the hotel to take photos of the ocean. My next trip to Cayman Brac I will be going back there to stay.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We rented 4 units (two, 3 bedrooms and two, 2 bedrooms). Majority of the rooms were fine - with the exception of 111, the room was dusty and simply smelt as if it had been locked up for months. I mentioned it to front desk and they agreed that this was known and they did try
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Everyone is so pleasant and friendly. The beach is well kept and the use of the dock was by far my favorite. We watched the aquatic wildlife, including a nurse shark and sting rays visit the dock and boating area. The fisherman are in and out and the bay is perfect for snorkeling. If you are into relaxation, this is the place.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stayed a month in Unit 136, two bedroom two bath with French doors leading right onto the beach. Lovely swimming pool with large sun deck as well. Private dock where a full service dive operation that picks you up, with rinse tanks and dry shack on site. A divers’ dream location. This is not a hotel property; these are fully furnished condos with lots of room and modern appliances.
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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