Wed 27 Dec 2006
Now that the moving & container is pretty much aligned, we need to find a place to live. Today, I contacted two agents for houses that I visited at my last visit to Cayman 2 months ago. We made offers to rent for both ; lets see how that plays out! The first one is a bit “in the sticks” but slightly bigger than No. 2 & 1km from a really nice sandy beach. The second one is a brand new house, double garage & on a really nice canal. Both are are in great locations & are “high & dry” with repect to hurricanes. Which one do you prefer? Both in our opinion are great choices. Please use the comments section above if you have an opinion 🙂
House 1.
This beach is quite nice & quiet. There is great snorkeling to be done. Only about 8-10 mins of walk from the house.
House 2 on the canal:
Front (there is probably grass by now)
The back of the house, the deck & canal. The water is really clear and you can fish from there!
I think the second house has more potential for work around the house and is closer to the sea, which is of benefit, especially if you’ll have guests coming to stay sometimes. I like the canal behind it too, but could there be a threat off flooding, in case of heavy rain. The first house is prettier to look at, from the outside, and it looks bigger. If the second house has 2 to 3 bedrooms, personally, I would go for that one.
I think House number 2 is better since you can drive up with your car in front… and with your speedboat in the back 🙂
Looks like the neighbors are quite close on House 2… but I still prefer it from what I see. House 1 is prettier to look at but the canal in the back is the winner for no2 🙂
Which one offers better cycling access? (Personal question in case we come TO VISIT !!!!)
Actually…the important question is: Which has a nicer guest room?
The contrary sort I am I’d go with house 1. Privacy, lots of nice yard space for the dog, and the beach is a close walk.
I really like House #2. Nice canal,beautiful front (you should paint it beige).
If I were you,pick number 2.
Hi guys,
I love house #1 the way it has the Spanish style arches, and the wonderful view I presume that is across the street. What a great place to walk the dog in the morning along the beach watching the sunrise and at night the sunset (WOW).
The things I love about house #2 is that you can fish off of your back door. How cool is that. I am imagining boats floating, sailing by. (oh, what is that noise…another motor boat…don’t they know it is Sunday morning).
What is the most important factor in choosing the house is what is it that you both want and like.
Love the comments of the others about the number of guest bedrooms and cycling paths….something tells me they have their own ideas for the house.
I just think it is fantastic to live on an island. So much exploring to do. You will both know the place inside out by the time you decide to come back.
What a great adventure.
All the best Sharon