Over 8,000 sq ft of opulent and sociable spaces are yours at oceanfront Villa Mora. This gated, palatial holiday home overlooks the popular South Sound area of Grand Cayman. The beach borders extensive gardens, with the sea and snorkelling among coral reefs and tropical marine life just minutes away.

The main villa boasts five gorgeous ensuite bedrooms. These comprise a king, queen and twin on the ground floor and two kings on the first floor. Two bedrooms also have a pull-out queen sofa sleeper for children; taking total capacity to 14. Many are sea-facing and offer perfect scenes to wake up to every morning.

One of the very best places to soak up the views is the enormous, light-filled open-plan living/dining room. Meals around the large dining table by what is essentially a retractable glass wall as the sun sets over the sea are an unforgettable experience. Stay entertained in the media room with satellite HDTV and DVD player and the separate kids' TV room.

A guest cottage with two ensuite, sea-facing bedrooms is also available to rent. This means Villa Mora can accommodate 18 guests (14 adults max) in total. Even if you rent just the main villa, the guest cottage will not be rented to separate parties during your stay.

Other highlights include the huge covered veranda and 75-foot swimming pool with adjacent whirlpool spa. There's also an outdoor kitchen, barbecue grill and cabana. You have every relaxing space you could possibly need to recharge your batteries.

Villa Mora's location on Grand Cayman is hard to beat, with long walks, swimming and snorkelling on the doorstep. The island's capital, George Town, is less than a 10-minute drive and offers a great choice of restaurants, shops and attractions. The airport is around 15 minutes away.