Dream Beach Home! Snorkel reef off 400' dock!

On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Bay Islands Department

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Beachfront home with beautiful reef for snorkeling and diving circa 50 yards off the end of the dock.

Some of the best snorkeling and diving in the island is located about 50 yards off the end of the dock. Starfish, turtles, hundreds of species of tropical fish.

Located in front of spooky channel this location allows guests an exceptional snorkeling and diving experience with access inside and outside the reef.

We chose this location for its access to one of the best diving and snorkeling locations on the island, proximity to the airport, grocery store, West End, and West Bay. You'll love my place because of the outdoors space. My place is good for couples, families (with kids), and groups.

If you have never been to Roatan before and you prefer more touristy areas you may want to stay in West End or West Bay for your first trip. People who prefer 1st/world definition of 5-star and don't mind more heavily trafficked tourist areas will prefer those more touristy areas.

Mayan Princess Update

Our guests have access to the Mayan Princess resort during the weekdays Mondays to Thursdays with no prior reservation made. However, if you would like access during the weekends (Fridays to Sunday), you would need to make a reservation with our Concierge at least 24 hours prior.

The resort has a maximum capacity of admittance, hence, your reservation can either be accepted or rejected.

FAQ

1. It is pretty quiet there at the house?

Yes, we chose this home because of its close proximity to the airport (circa 7 minutes), grocery store (circa 5 minutes, West End (circa 5 minutes, and West Bay (circa 15 minutes), yet it's large lot and fantastic reef, without all of the tourist/cruise ship crowds of West End and West Bay.

2. Not too busy with people accessing the beach area?

Not at all. Though if you are looking for swimming off the beach it's not ideal. We don't kill the sea grass like they do in West End/ West Bay. This area is ideal if you are looking for great snorkeling and swimming this home is right in front of one of the best snorkel and dive spots on the island. Spooky channel, circa 50 yards off the end of the dock.

3. What's the best way to get around town?

We have the names and numbers of a handful of drivers. Typically we just walk to the road, circa 3 minute walk and catch a taxi. I rarely rent a car when I'm on the island, however, we have plenty of parking if you rent one.

4. We will be mainly there swimming at the house, but we may want to take a day to explore the island a bit. Is it worth getting a car?

I would get a driver and possibly a guide, a number of our guests have worked with Rudolph and the cost is reasonable.

5. Do they have motorcycle rentals?

Yes, but I wouldn't recommend them. Island driving/driving in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous, particularly on a motorcycle.


6) . What is the weather like in August?

Month High / Low(°F)

January 82° / 71°

February 84° / 72°

March 85° / 74°

April 87° / 76°

May 88° / 77°

June 89° / 78°

July 88° / 77°

August 89° / 77°

September 89° / 78°

October 87° / 75°

November 84° / 73°

December 83° / 72°

7. I'm assuming it's great snorkeling right off the dock?

Yes, about 50 yards off the end of the dock is some of the best snorkeling and diving on the island. I typically tether a blow up paddleboard to my ankle and paddle out, one can snorkel for hours, hop up on the board to rest. The paddleboard also makes you more visible. There are areas with spits of stand, starfish etc. like a huge swimming pool.

8. Do we bring our own gear or can we rent some?

While there is gear at the home you can use it comes and goes, I always bring my own.

9. Any suggested airlines to fly into Roatan?

I typically fly Avianca out of Los Angeles through El Salvador, red eye, get in around 9 in the morning and have the cooks come and cook for us the first day, enjoy the reef, and unwind. But there are a number of major airlines that fly directly into Roatan.

10. We are on a well system for water, we provide filtered water for drinking. For hand washing and showering the well water comes from the taps. It's filtered, however, because it's well water it can have a sulfer smell to it. In addition, it stains the faucts, tubs, showers, etc.. This is not grounds for cancellation. While these areas can be stained, they are thoroughly cleaned. The stains cannot be removed without harsh chemicals that ruin these items. If this is an issue for your please reserve a different home.

11. If this is your first trip to the island, you may want to consider the main tourist hubs of West End and West Bay. While we love this property for it's proximity to these areas without all of the tourists and for the fantastic reef right in front. The location combined with the well water would not be considered 5-star or Luxury by western standards. If that is what you are looking for this is not the right home for you. My family, wife, 4 kids and I love this home but it's not right for everyone.

12. Salt water/air is corrosive, things show signs of wear and tear more quickly. We regularly address wear and tear, but we respect the environment and do not throw away functional tools or functioning equipment because of cosmetic damage, if that will bother you please do not book this property. Wear and tear or cosmetic damage caused by corrosion will not be grounds for cancellation or refund.

13. We provide drinking water, the rest of the water is well water and can cause faucets and fixtures to show signs of corrosion, we do not replace functioning fixtures or faucets because of signs of corrosion. They are not grounds for cancellation or refund, please do not reserve this property if that's an issue. We take pride in our properties, and if there are any issues, we kindly ask that you notify us and provide a fair opportunity to address them. If that's not acceptable please do not reserve this property.

14. Pets are subject to owner approval and may or may not be approved. If they are approved a pet fee applies. Please inquire with breed, age, and weight of your pet prior to booking. No Cats Allowed.

15. Is this a high end Luxury Home? No, it's a nice beach home. As noted above, it's not a high end Luxury home. It's a comfortable beach home. My family, my wife and I with our 4 kids stay there sometimes for a week or more at a time and we are very comfortable, we live in California but it's not a luxury home.

Absolutely no smoking. Smoking fines start at $500

If you smoke fine is $500, if smoking bothers other guests you will be responsible for any compensation to other guests.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Four adults stayed for a week. We wanted to be in a quieter area with some independence so we chose the house for its dock, proximity to good snorkeling, and convenience to the main hubs without being in the thick of it. The location was perfect. We snorkeled off the reef to spooky channel every day and utilized the stand up paddle boards and kayaks that we rented (not included). The dock was a great hangout spot and the upper level gets a fantastic breeze in the evening. We rented a car enjoyed the flexibility to explore. parking in west end and west bay were easy enough. Coordination with Vanessa was exceptional, especially once we were on island. She was incredibly responsive to our needs, questions, and a few minor issues that were promptly resolved. She was also very helpful recommending contacts for activities. Phenomenal host! We spent one afternoon at the Mayan Princess Resort in West Bay (day access is included) and it was nice to have access to a pool/manicured beach for a few hours. The house itself is comfortable and had everything we needed. The wraparound porch provides shade, freshwater outdoor showers on the dock and at the house were great! Kitchen was stocked with all the basics including a blender for smoothies and mix drinks.
6.0 / 10.0
Feb 2024
The property pictures are accurate just a bit more tied. The snorkeling off the beach was fantastic! Unfortunately we came during a storm and had 4 solid days of rain. This didn’t help our impression of the place as it had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. Vanessa did send someone to wash the floors and our cook and ourselves clean all the dishes and toilets. We had Ms Debra come and cook for us and she was great as was the driver Kaylie. Would highly recommend doing the Mayan resort it was definitely worth it. There wasn’t enough seating for everyone. We were a group of 8 and it’s advertised for 9. We had to bring in the plastic outdoor seating for everyone to sit. Communication before our arrival was poor but once we got there Vanessa responded promptly and tried her best to resolve the issues. Overall our thought was the place was a little overpriced for what we got.
8.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
The property is well managed and communication with Vanessa is easy and accommodating. The snorkelling 50m off the dock is great. The house/cottage has all you need and meets practical and reasonable expectations. I would happily go back and think the value is good. Not quite the white sand beach the pics make it out to be; but this place is good value, good location, well managed and has a good feel
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
We had a great time at the Sunnyside Beach House. First, this house is listed as 3 bedrooms but there is a really nice cottage which we also rented for an aunt that can be rented to create 4 bedrooms. As mentioned by other reviewers, the spooky channel and extensive reef is 20 or so yards off the end of the pier. There is a boat channel but you can see the boat traffic VERY easily and the water is pretty shallow so the boat traffic is slow, and there are now boat channel markers. The house was clean and has a well appointed kitchen and plenty of towels. We arranged for mid-week cleaning which was really nice. We used a cook for a couple of meals but found many great restaurants including the sunken fish, blue elephant (thai) and dragonfly (sushi). Highly recommend a day at the Mayan Princess, the snorkeling in West Bay was great. And definitely rent a boat to go to the shipwreck, just east of the house, and to see the giant starfish and mangroves. The island was beautiful but more the people we met were amazing!
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2022
The home was great and we enjoyed beautiful weather the week we were in Roatan. The tips for activities proved to be very helpful and we had a wonderful trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2021
Pretty house in a quiet location on the reef
Pretty house in a quiet location on the reef
This house has 3 comfortable bedrooms with a bathroom for each. The sitting area and dining room are quite nice. There is a beautiful front porch overlooking the water. Unfortunately there are little flying biting bugs who love to feast on you. Take bug spray. Olive oil and vanilla also works. The extensive reef is right off the dock. To get to the reef you have to swim through the main boat channel. There is a diver float in the house and taking this with you increases your safety..
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2021
Roatan House with dock and beach
Roatan House with dock and beach
This was our first post-pandemic trip and it was great. The first thing I have to mention is the care and prompt responses we received from our host, Vanessa. She was great! We were a big group and the house held us well. The bunk room was great for the kids and the master and guest rooms each had their own bathroom (as did the bunk room). The living room is cozy with tv and provided puzzles and games. You can see the ocean out the double glass doors from the open plan living/dining/kitchen and that is a lovely view. The dock was one of our favorite parts - you can walk a few steps from the house to the dock and within a few minutes swim to the reef (be careful of boat traffic, which is marked with buoys). We spent a lot of time on the dock. We could walk to the grocery store and to a great coffee shop, 314 Cafe. The Sandy Bay location is convenient as we had no trouble hailing cabs to West End or West Bay and we could walk to the dive shop we were using for our dives - Blue Island Divers (also highly recommended). As Roatan was just coming out of pandemic restrictions we think we may have been one of the first groups to use the house in a while. We talked with Vanessa about a few concerns that we think are down to this (and in no way impacted our enjoyment of the house) and she took care of them right away. All in all, a wonderful holiday in a great oceanfront house.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2021
Incredibly relaxing!
Incredibly relaxing!
What a wonderful vacation! The view from the porch of the beach was incredible. Snorkeling off the dock to one of the most beautiful barrier reefs, and through the spooky channel to the outside of the reef was magical. We feel incredibly lucky to have stayed in this house. Vanessa, the property manager was fantastic. Great communicator, fast responses to any question, made our trip go smoothly. With some restaurants closed due to Covid, we highly recommend the in home chef Vanessa introduced us. She came in and safely made several Honduran meals that were sooo good and provided leftovers between her visits. The house is Near enough to west end and activities like ZipLining, monkeys, sloths and beautiful botanical gardens. We were almost the only guests and with everyone taking good Covid precautions, we felt safe. This island has suffered without tourism This last year. We highly recommend traveling to Routan and staying at this house!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bay Islands Department?

The average price for a rental in Bay Islands Department is $225 per night. This rental is $176 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dream Beach Home! Snorkel reef off 400' dock!. 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 Dream Beach Home! Snorkel reef off 400' dock! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Dream Beach Home! Snorkel reef off 400' dock!?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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