El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay

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Entire home

Large covered patio with open and screened in sections

Villa is on the upper level. Lower level is the Casita, a separate rental

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Sun Dancer, Roatan, Bay Islands Department

Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences4 min drive
Sandy Bay Beach11 min drive
Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)12 min drive
Half Moon Bay Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor - master on suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This Villa is located right on the beach with unobstructed views surrounded by lush tropical gardens in the Sun Dancer part of Sandy Bay. The property has easy access to transportation and is close to airport, West End, West Bay Beach and large grocery store.
This tranquil property has breathtaking water views. The waters are calm, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddle board, or kayaking. It has a community pool and a large 2 story dock, 300 feet out over the water. This spot is popular for watching sunsets. The protected waters are abundant with sea life and boasts some of the best snorkeling on the island. This villa sleeps 10.
The Villa has plenty of indoor and outdoor living space, with a very large screened in lanai and open patio with outdoor dining table for outdoor meals. The space makes this very comfortable for everyone to spread out.

On the main level, the master bedroom has a large, private on suite bathroom. Also on this level is a guest bathroom, kitchen, dining and living areas.
Upstairs there are two additional large bedrooms, and a main bathroom. There is also a bonus "crows nest viewing deck" on the 2nd floor.

The house is appointed with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. There are also paddle boards and kayaks available for rent.

The house has a lower 2 bedroom Casita with kitchen and separate entrance that can be rented as separately that sleeps an additional 6 people.

Property manager

Conrad McGinnis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Evening view looking up to the home from the road

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Roatan

Located in Roatan, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay Beach and West Bay Beach. Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum are also worth visiting.

Sun Dancer, Roatan, Bay Islands Department

What's nearby

Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 4 min drive
Sandy Bay Beach - 11 min drive
Half Moon Bay Beach - 15 min drive
Mahogany Beach - 22 min drive
West Bay Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Crazy Pinapple - 6 min drive
Monkey Lala - 6 min drive
Jungle Top Restaurant - 7 min drive
Captain Jack's Ceviche Bar - 6 min drive
Bean Crazy - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences, Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum and Roatan Museum. Carambola Botanical Gardens and Sandy Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bobby T., Montréal, Canada

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for peace and quite

We were a 3 generation family, total of 8 people. The house is piger than expected. The master bedroom and its on suite, the living spaces, indoor and out are very large. You are directly on the beach as advertised. This is a private comunity of around 20 houses, but most days we were alone on the beach. The kitchen is very well equiped, micro-wave, toaster oven, instint pot and rice maker. The BBQ works but is a little scary, the botton is all rusted out. We did find 4 restaurants that we can walk to. A small gas station with some drinks and snacks also within walking distance. The bulding manager is always available and did get us a trusted taxi driver. Only 2 things we disliked. 1- only 1 loundge chair available for the beach, so if you like to get a tan by the beach, no chairs. But the beach is raked every day, it's always very clean. 2- If you like walking in the ocean to enjoy the water, not possible. There is turtle grass and you will sink in the mud to your calfs. You can go at the end of the pier, they are steps to go in the water, but not suitable for kids. On a very possitive note, the coral reaf if accessible if you swim out to it. It is very worthed! But do bring an inflatable boey, you will cross a navigation channel but it's not very busy. We did meet a few other people at the pool, everyone was very nice, visitors like us and owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal K., Waterloo

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great private beach cottage!

Great set up by host & manager. Very attentive to any issue that came up, even an unforeseen A/C repair was handled promptly & efficiently. Excellent top deck, loved the hummingbirds, got good use of the barbeque. Good recommendation on local driver who took us everywhere we needed to go all week. Fun kayaking & snorkeling right out from off our dock. New Years Eve in West End was a highlight as well. Would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie T.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just the perfect location!

The house is amazing, clean, spacious, quiet. The neighborhood is really what we were looking for… kids playing soccer on the beach at dusk, fishing, having fun… the peer right in front is the perfect spot to go snorkeling (bring your buoys, the reef is not right in front, but very close, swim pass the turtle grass and the fun begins!) Best snorkeling, tons of fish, rays and we saw turtles right on the channel which is amazing because a lot of deeper sea species thrive there… we rent a kayak to go further on the reef and it was great! The manager, Luke, was always there to answer our questions or help us out. I will definitly rent that place again… and the pool is also really nice! Shared among a few properties but a good way to meet your neighbours and get rid of the salt!!!!! Everyone on this island was absolutly kind and helpful… (there is a bar at the entrance of the road if you want to have more fun, and if you walk 10 minutes east on the beach there is Sol y Mar, where if you buy a drink, you have access to the clean water to swim in, sand games, volley ball and hammocks)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in paradise

Our group absolutely loved our stay. We rented the upstairs and downstairs and had plenty of room. The home had everything we could have possibly needed. We loved the views from the front porch and upper balcony. The beds were comfy. Linens were in good condition. And the house is beautifully decorated. The owner was very accomodating and our comfort and enjoyment was his priority. We can't wait to go back some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyne S.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice, but wouldn't return!

Upsides: The property is on the beach and has a beautiful view of the ocean with access to a shared pool and dock. The location is not close to West Bay or West End, so you should arrange for some kind of car or taxi service to visit areas with restaurants/nightlife. Downsides: The owner of the property is not the person who is on-site. We had an issue with the SUPs and kayaks, which are available for rent but at pretty steep prices, and payment is due upfront. We ended up not being able to use them because the water is not as calm as in other locations on the island and due to the wind. It was clear that using the rentals was unsafe after our initial go. Our on-site host did not inform us of the risks with the wind and seemed unconcerned by our negative experience. When we asked for a partial refund on day three due to the water conditions, we were rebuffed, and the owner was unresponsive. The life preservers offered with rentals are blue and black and cannot be seen by boats. Beware if you choose to use them in open water or to swim to the reef. Also, three people who used the life preservers in the water as floats had large patches of bites on their legs. The host, again, was defensive and unconcerned when we brought this up to him. The water is very shallow, and the beach is not ideal for swimming or using equipment. The dock is the primary access point for water recreation. There is a distinct sewage smell on the property--something to note if you're sensitive to smells. The home doesn’t include any written instructions, so you must rely on the host to share information.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023