Luxurious Oceanfront Roatan Home First Bight Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 130789

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Location: First Bight, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, Central America (20 minutes from the Airport and 30 minutes to West End)

Accommodations:  Vacation Home, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)

Far Tortuga is located mid-island on the south side of Roatan approximately 20 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants in French Harbour. It is a secluded, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, oceanfront home, comfortable for up to 9 people, in the small community known as First Bight.

The house, finished in 1994, features a modern, fully-equipped kitchen with all conveniences: gas cook top, wall oven, disposal, dishwasher, microwave, coffee-grinder and coffee-maker, toaster oven, food processor, blender, etc.Granite countertops have just been installed. The tiled great room, which encompasses the living room, kitchen, and dining area, is large and airy and feels even more spacious because of the stunning vaulted wood cupola ceiling and the massive wood French doors that line the sides of the room facing the ocean. These doors all open to catch the ocean breezes and beckon to visitors to barbeque on the gas grill or just relax and watch the sunset from the over 2000 square feet of decks and gazebos that wrap-around the exterior of the house.In February 2008 we completed construction of an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and the stone patios and benches surrounding it are perfect fro sunbathing. The living room contains an entertainment center complete with DVD player and cable TV (bring your favorite DVDs or rent them on island). We also have a wireless iPod and CD player.

All three bedrooms possess vaulted ceilings, island style louvered windows, ceiling and floor fans, hardwood floors, luxury linens, and the two largest bedrooms open via French doors onto their own ocean view decks. Our master bedroom is very privately situated in its own wing and includes a queen bed with a walk-in closet, a huge master bathroom with his and hers vanity sinks and a walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower on the opposite side of the house. One room contains a bunkbed and an extra long twin and the other bedroom has a queen bed and another huge walk-in closet. There is a very comfortable sofabed in the living room and a queen-size aero-bed if you want to sleep under the stars in one of the gazebos.

On the lower level of the home there are two separate garages which house a large washer and dryer for guest use. There is ample space for parking vehicles either in or outside of both garages.

The turquoise waters of the Caribbean are literally steps away from the house across the Ironshore. In addition, there is always easy access through the community dock a short walk away in First Bight or at the community beach a few doors down from the house. A two person kayak and a rubber rowing dinghy are also available fro your pleasure.

Some of the best wall diving on Roatan is a short swim or kayak/row away in front of this house where the snorkeling is also excellent. Snorkeling and dive equipment rentals are a few minutes drive away, and there are many dive operators to choose from on the island.

For less adventurous guests, we suggest lazing in the pool or on the covered porches watching for dolphins or enjoying the many hummingbirds that visit the feeders and hibiscus blooms surrounding the decks. Other wildlife to watch for include: hermit crabs, land crabs, geckos, iguanas, and the lizards known on the island as "Monkey La-las". These lizards are quite tame and enjoy offerings of tropical fruit.

On arrival at Roatan Airport Kevin and Claire, our Property Managers, will be on hand to help you with picking up your rental vehicle (which we highly recommend in order for you to make the most of your stay) and then escort you to the house.

First night snacks and first morning breakfast items will be provided along with a bottle of chilled white wine for your enjoyment!

Kevin and Claire will be on hand throughout your stay to provide advice and assistance so that your vacation will be hassle free and will be easy to contact on the cell phone that is available for your use whilst on the island.

Come stay at Far Tortuga - we know that you'll be glad you did!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: Washer and dryer on premises
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: Beach towels provided
  • Garage: 2 garages
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (3) : Queen beds in master bedroom and guest bedroom,queen aerobed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Extra long twin in room with bunk beds
  • Bunk Bed
  • Convertible Bed: Full-size sofabed in living room
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library: A few dvds provided
  • CD Player
  • Music Library: ipod docking station with portable unit for outdoors
  • Private Pool: Brand new infinity pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Brand new granite countertops,gas cooktop,coffeemaker,coffee grinder,blender
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Very well equipped kitchen
  • Refrigerator (2) : Fullsize refrigerator and smaller drink refrigerator
  • Dishwasher: Brand new dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Huge wraparound decks with stone patio surrounding the pool,brand new patio furniture for outdoor dining and relaxing
  • Balcony (2) : Second story bedrooms open onto large balcony/decks
  • Gazebo (2) : Two hammocks in one gazebo,other used for drying scuba and snorkel gear
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront: Ocean is a few feet away
• Communications
  • Cell Phone (2) : 2 cellphones
  • Broadband Internet: Bring your laptop
• Other Amenities
  • Ceiling fans in every room, water cooler,floor fans,double kayak and inflatable raft
• Suitability
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • "Zipline canopy tour minutes away, whale shark viewing, eco-tours easily arranged".

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Low  Season .. Jan 16-Dec 15 .. $1800/week.
High Season .. Dec 15-January 15 .. $2000/week.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/27/09
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  Amy & Tom , Pittsburgh, PA
  • Far Tortuga was just perfect for our family of 4 boys. My sister-in-law and her 2 girls stayed in the house right next door, which was great for all involved. Kevin and Claire, the house managers, were so responsive to our needs (a doctor visit, ideas on where to go, etc) and requests. The house has a perfect set up, great amenities & fully equipped (the juicer we missed is on it's way as I write this)...open floor plan to utilize views & water breezes, couldn't get closer to the water without being in it, isolated from crowds, close enough to get to grocery store or restaurants without a haul, cell phone & internet service when needed, use of the kayak & snorkeling eqpt. Our stay in Roatan included visiting Turquoise Bay for an exciting day diving (Subway Watersports is a great dive shop there), a whale shark visit originating out of West Bay, a day trip to hang with the crowds in West End (it was the week of Santa Semana (sp?) so it was packed), & snorkeling right outside the front door of the house! On our travels throughout the island we did not hesitate to pick up hitch hikers in our little pickup & drop them whenever they knocked on the back window. One 11 yo boy even spent the day with our family in West End after picking him up in French Harbor....hard to imagine MY 11yo just hanging with strangers for the day, but it all seemed right for Roatan. A super island, friendly & easy, and a fantastic house. One activity I'd like to forget & discourage was the Iguana Park...pitiful how the animals were cooped up in too-small cages & I'm sure the entrance fee was not utilized in any conservation or educational way. Overall, a great HomeAway from Home.
• 04/23/09
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  Andrew & Tiffany ,
  • Far Tortuga is an absolutely beautiful property in a great location. Very relaxing to be right on the ocean and able to overlook the waves while sitting in the pool and cooling off. The house itself has a great layout and is equipped with everything you need to feel at home and then some. The wraparound decks are wonderful to sit in the sun or just relax with a beverage, or snooze in a hammock while listening to the waves beside you. The snorkelling directly in front of the house was amazing!!! The property managers were extremely friendly and helpful. They met us at the airport, guided us directly to the house, and provided some helpful insider tips on island life and various restaurants and activities which allowed us to jump right into our vacation. Having access to a cell phone and the internet were very convenient and helped in our planning of activities for the week as well as keeping in touch with home. Roatan is paradise and we would go back to this house in a flash! Definitely give this property the highest recommendation.
• 04/23/09
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  Nikki & Alan Brew , London, ON
  • We stayed in this beautiful home for a week at the end of March. This was our first experience using VRBO and we would now not hesitate to book this way again. I can honestly say that this property was like a dream. The house was even larger & prettier than the pictures implied. My first impression was “Wow… is this really all ours?” It had the feel of an ultra-relaxed, ocean-front beach house. Due to the fabulous weather all week, we spent very little time indoors, the majority of our time was spent relaxing on the expansive deck… or lounging in & around the refreshing infinity pool (with the endlessly wide ocean-view!!). The home was equipped with multiple ceiling & floor fans which provided the perfect little refresher from the heat. I had been a bit worried about having no air-conditioning, but much to my surprise (between breezes through the bedroom windows & out on the deck, fans, pool, etc) I found I was really quite comfortable! You will definitely require a rental vehicle at this home, as it is a good five minute drive down a dirt road to get to & from the main road to restaurants, villages, etc. (I recommend an air-conditioned truck) And you really MUST tour around the Island – it is beautiful; so many great nooks & crannies to explore! The Property Managers, Kevin & Claire, couldn’t have made us feel more at home; they were available via cell for anything we may have needed and answered all questions we had about the area/Island… even stopped at a grocery store with us upon arrival the first night, which was very helpful indeed. We miss the beautiful & tranquil Far Tortuga so much already!!
• 04/01/09
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  Michael Mahoney , Norway, MI
  • My wife, myself and another couple stayed at "Far Tortua" for 1 week in February, 2009. I wish that we had stayed longer! The house was great! It is very open with lots of deck space for lounging and enjoying the ocean view and sunsets. With the main bedrooms on opposite ends of the house, there was plenty of privacy. There is excellent wall diving and snorkeling within feet of your deck, and the kayak was great for cruising around the inlet and the open sea. The area is very quiet and all of the neighbors are friendly. Kevin and Claire were a great help and a tremendous source of information about attractions on the island. When we go back, we will definately stay here again! If you want a great place to kick back and enjoy the tropics - this is your place!
• 09/14/08
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  , Austin, TX
  • Anyone wanting to rent a house anywhere on the island with no doubt rent this lovely home, especially if you are divers. Right on the beach, the dive boats come daily 200 yards from the house, but does not interupt the privacy. It is a lovely home with three bedrooms, a large well equiped kitchen, fabulous verandahs visited by many hummingbirds with a infinity pool with waves lapping right below. There were constant breezes, incredible sunrises, and star watching like you can not believe. The home is centrally located on the island; convenient to everything. If the house were for sale, we would wait in line to try to own it. We can not wait to return to "Far Tortuga".

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