Relax Into Luxury at Our West End Beachfront Villa—with Private Pool

• Great snorkeling right from the beach

  Great snorkeling right from the beach

  • Guest VATN Buds
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/12
  We recently stayed here for a week with two other couples. The location is certainly convenient to local restaurants and the water taxi to West Bay. The house was comfortable and well planned. They offered a variety of security measures, so any fears about safety can be put to rest. The snorkeling right from the beach beside the villa in Half Moon Bay was wonderful and shouldn’t be missed. The villa was very nice, although it could use some cushions on the porch for sitting comfortably any length of time. Make sure you hire Susan one night to cook for your group. She has a wonderful personality and prepared a delicious feast for our group. In hindsight, I would make my own reservations for tours we wanted to take as we were disappointed with the concierge service. Also, there is now a large inflatable water feature for children right beside the villa. This wasn’t a problem, but it was not something we expected from the photos.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I am glad you enjoyed our villa so much, and thanks for the feedback. We've added a new set of cushions to all the chairs and loungers on the porch. The water feature is a pool slide kind of thing, great fun for kids, and as said above, they are a good neighbor. All of our photos were taken before they set up shop.

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  • Guest William
  • Date of stay 02/26/11
  • Review Submitted 04/17/11
  My wife and I had seen a show on HGTV's International House Hunters that featured Coral Vistas. After our jaws hit the floor, we taped it to show to our usual Mexico travel buddies. The seven of us have been renting houses in Playa del Carmen for 18 years, but it has lost its' luster. Too big, too expensive, and now full of American fast food places. We pined for the old Playa of simpler days with local charm and authenticity. After getting together and watching the tape everyone wanted to go there. So, we looked it up on the internet, and the descriptions and pictures we found, only convinced us more that we needed to make it this winter's escape from Minnesota. The seven of us spent a fabulous week at the Half Moon Bay House, old Playa rediscovered, only better! We were rewarded by a better than expected experience. Roatan is a beautiful, laid back island with beautiful beaches and extremely friendly people. The house surpassed our highest expectations. It was very clean and wonderfully decorated with fabulous views in all directions. Someone from the agency that manages these properties met us when we arrived and filled us in on all the great things there are to do on the island. Anytime we had a problem or a question, help was just a phone call to the office and a few minutes away. Most everything we wanted to do was literally just steps from the house. Great affordable restaurants, bars and shops, and a spectacular beach. We didn't do as many things as we initially thought we would, because sitting on the front patio by the pool with balmy breezes, great views, a cool drink, conversation or a good book was so relaxing that it was difficult to budge us. One of the greatest experiences we had was to hire a cook ( Susan ), and have her cook us an island dinner at the house. Indescribable! We can all pack in a good size meal, but we still had enough leftovers for another meal. Another must, is to hire a boat with crew, which is very easy to do, and go by sea around about a third of the island to a wonderful and quirky restaurant called the "Hole in the Wall". Would you enjoy all the Lobster tail and barbeque you can eat for $25.00? We sure did! Oh, and the best for last. There is not one single American fast food joint in West End! We are having a Roatan group reunion this weekend, and there is no doubt that we all want to go back next winter, only for two weeks this time.

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• Jan 2011 Rental

  Jan 2011 Rental

  • Guest Paul & Sue
  • Date of stay 01/08/11
  • Review Submitted 04/11/11
  In January, we stayed a week at the Half Moon Bay House. My wife and I had probably the best vacation we have had in several years. The house, staff and location were incredible. The house was well-kept, offered wonderful views, had a great layout. - Super kitchen! The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everything was explained in detail when we got there and all arrangements made when we left. We could not have asked for more. We had stopped in Roatan on a cruise a few years before and loved it so we decide to go back for a week. We wanted to rent a house but were not sure where the best location would be. After roaming around Roatan for a week, we came to the conclusion that there was no other location better suited for us. Everybody talked about West Beach, so we took a water taxi over. After 2 hours and a zillion cruise ship people, we could not wait to get back to the beautiful, quaint, laid-back island style of Half Moon Bay. Snorkeling, relaxing on the beach - right out our door! Walking, shopping, great restaurants - right out our door! We had no need for a taxi. Also, the people of Roatan were wonderful. We felt we could go anywhere at anytime. In short, we won't hesitate to go back again......hopefully soon.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• Awesome Roatan Rental

  Awesome Roatan Rental

  • Guest Kenito
  • Date of stay 11/27/10
  • Review Submitted 02/25/11
  We stayed at the end of the low season in Nov/Dec and had a great time. What more can you ask for in a property? It had its own private, dipping pool with panoramic ocean bay views. The AC worked great and the cooking facilities were more than adequate. I would recommend either using the free grocery stocking service or have the taxi driver stop at one of the mega supers near the airport to stock up on the way. Taxi rides were pricey at $20 each way, especially if you are only using them for shopping. The climate was very mild, particularly at night. It was not that stuffy Caribbean humidity that we are used to. We took the free kayaks out one morning that required a bit of muscle dropping them into the water and that might have been the most difficult thing we did the whole trip. Snorkeling was okay out front although we heard that there was good stuff to see near the dock of the submarine. We wanted to do the sub, but the gentleman was out of town. We zip lined twice including my 4 year old daughter who was giddy with each line and couldn't wait to go again. The trip to the Cayos Cochinos was bit of a bust as the boat broke down and we were stranded for a while, but my daughter made friends with the locals. The best local snorkeling was at the very south end of West Bay Beach on a day that the cruise ships are not in town. It was an easy H20 taxi ride about $3 one way per person. The Roatan Life management company was great in arranging tours and also being available for any inconveniences. Our car rental broke down and they helped get it fixed fairly quickly. As to the dining, the noodle house was a great deal and we liked the Argentinean restaurant. We also ate at the Lighthouse restaurant, which is literally behind the villa. I loved talking with the owners and family, but I did not love the fact that I got violently ill about 2-3 hours after dining there. Perhaps the worst case of food poisoning that I ever had. All of us ate there, but I was the only one who ate the Conch soup (yes, I have had it several times before across the Caribbean). I was fine in the morning and went to the Cayos without incident, so it was clearly food poisoning. Overall, I thought that Roatan was relatively quiet and cheap compared to much of the Eastern Caribbean that we have visited. Because of the cruise ships, there are tons of things to do. If you avoid the cruise ship crowds, you will be at peace. We can't wait to come back again!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• half moon bay house - may 2010

  half moon bay house - may 2010

  • Guest Liz
  • Date of stay 05/08/10
  • Review Submitted 02/17/11
  5 of us rented the whole house for one week. It was paradise. Very convenient to shops, restaurants, dive boat. Short walk to dive shop and boat. Fabulous fun sitting in calm bay water sipping beer. Close to town but still very private and quiet. Loved the veranda and infinity pool. Liz (hostess) was wonderful. You should definitely arrange to have local cook prepare dinner in the villa at least one night -- and eat leftovers for lunch next day. We went to local grocery store and bought breakfast/lunch foods but ate dinner out. Enjoyed fresh fruit purchased daily from local truck vendors. Diving was great -- fabulous, huge sponges and good visibility!!! Enjoyed kayaking in bay. Glass bottom boat was fun for non-diver in our group. House was stocked with plenty of books. Local cat hung with us all week and entertained us with his lizard hunting skills. I will definitely go back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• perfect for us!

  perfect for us!

  • Guest rruuggbbyy
  • Date of stay 12/05/09
  • Review Submitted 05/06/10
  we stayed the week of 12.05.09. we had diverse group, various ages, divers & snorkelers, What a great time.The house was beautiful,very clean, the perfect location.We wish we could have stayed a month.It was quiet with night life near by.the coral in front of the house was breathtaking. The beach next door, great and the water temp was soothing. The outdoor living space was where we spent the most time, coffee,happy hour and late night.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 11/05/09
  • Review Submitted 11/05/09
  Thank you so much for renting us your house. We had an amazing time! The house was very comfortable and the views were to die for. We had one rough night when the upstairs AC unit broke down, but it was fixed within a couple hours. Everything was perfect. Liz is a doll and was very helpful. Tex was the best! He took us on an island tour and set up some great snorkeling for us with his friend, Richard. The Blue Channel!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!! We can't wait to get back to Roatan someday and would rent your house again in a blink. The weather was perfect everyday (90 degrees & 85 degree water)and we came home refreshed and feeling good. I lost 6lbs and my husband lost 4lbs just from all the activity and living on fish, rice and vegetables. Wonderful trip! Thanks again!

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  • Guest Incy Muir
  • Date of stay 09/21/09
  • Review Submitted 09/21/09
  My family and I rented one of your villas on Half Moon Bay in the beginning of August and we had a great time. We explored a large portion of the island on our own with a rental vehicle and visited several very unique places. We enjoyed talking with the local people and never found there to be any problems or issues. We saw several road blocks but by showing our passport and rental car information, the police were very polite and we never had any reason for concern. We felt very safe and never felt that there was any type of "unrest" on the island. Actually, it was quite to the contrary. We learned that the news media in the US perhaps had not fully reported all the facts or the complete story regarding the changes in the local government. We wouldn't have any problem recommending travel to Roatan. We would return without hesitation. This was the second visit to Roatan for me and my husband, and a first visit for the rest of our family. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, and again, you all did a great job for us. We hope this helps. It would be a shame if people would hesitate visiting Roatan due to misinformation.

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• • Guest Darla Benson
  • Date of stay 08/11/09
  • Review Submitted 08/11/09
  This was one of the best vacations we have ever taken. With all the media coverage about Honduras, the island was uneffected and everyone was so very nice. The house is unbelieveable. Mike Carter was there to greet us when we arrived and was very nice and inforamtive. The resturants in West End were excellent. We also cooked in the house.The store in Coxen hole and the new grocery store in French Harbour was like Albertsons, very american friendly. We snorkeled a few places around the island, and it was good, but the best was right out front of the house in Halfmoon Bay. The fish were everywhere and the water was perfect. The guys went fishing and caught us dinner. They had a wonderful time, one more thing to cross off the "Bucket List" of life. Our van driver and BFF Capitan Whitsell James took excellent care of us. We highly recommend calling him if you stay on the island and want someone to take you shopping, a tour of the island, snorkeling spots, he is the best. We met him captaining a catamaran a yeay ago on a shorkeling trip we took when we were on a cruise and fell in love with hin and the island and decided to return for 2 weeks!! The power went out and the generator crashed the middle of our 2nd week, It was not fixed by the time we went home, but island power did finally come on and saved us, we only had 1 bad, hot, night with no power. That was not too bad, Mike Carter brought us an ice chest for our food and he was excellent in trying to make it as comfortable as possible. We thank him for all his efforts. Other than that hickup, the house was perfect, the island and it's locals were perfect, the food was perfect, (Lighthouse next door is the bomb) Myrna, on the beach at the enterance of the house, gives a great massage...My husband had 2 in 2 weeks! We had 6 people in the house and it was very comfortable...best beds ever! We can't wait to return...

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• • Guest Cynthia Carter
  • Date of stay 06/04/09
  • Review Submitted 06/04/09
  After having stayed for a week in May of 2008, I returned to this beautiful home once again this year and am so happy I did. This home feels like a home away from home, only so much more luxurious! The amenities are impressive, and I love the fact I can access high speed internet so I can keep my business going while spending time in paradise going scuba diving and lounging next to the small pool located right on the veranda which overlooks the ocean. The house is right on the ocean, with views from every window of the home. You could only get comparable views by staying on a boat! I loved being so near the village with such easy access to the beach and street vendors selling fresh vegetables and fruit. The scuba diving is superb in this area, and enjoyed seeing so much sea life! I will be back again!

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Vacation Rental Agreement This is a Vacation Rental Agreement and making the reservation, or a signature on this agreement, or payment of money, or taking possession of the property after receipt of the agreement, is evidence of your acceptance of the agreement and your intent to use this property for a vacation rental. This Vacation Rental Agreement ("Agreement") entered this day by and between Roatan Life Vacation Rentals, as agent for the owner of the Property ("Owner") referred to herein as "Roatan Life" and the undersigned "Guest," whether one or more. In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein, Roatan Life, solely on behalf of the Owner, does hereby lease and rent to the Guest the Property named herein on the following terms and conditions in addition to the CONFIRMATION PROVISIONS set forth herein. 1. RENTAL PERIOD: This Agreement is for the property and dates provided for on the reservation form being submitted. Check in time is 1pm. Check out time is 11am unless otherwise specified. 2. INITIAL DEPOSIT AND RENTAL AGREEMENT: The rental agreement must be acknowledged and returned with the first payment, which must occur within five (7) days of making the reservation if paid by wire transfer, or the reservation shall be automatically cancelled. Payment made by credit card will occur when the reservation is made either on-line or over the telephone. Payment can be made by wire transfer, Visa or MasterCard. 3. FINAL PAYMENT: The remaining balance must be received in full by Roatan Life sixty (60) days prior to check-in date. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A security deposit (cash or credit card authorization) will be collected at or before check-in time. Personal checks are not accepted. All homes are inventoried and inspected before and after occupancy. The security deposit will be refunded after departure and inspection of the home. If secured with cash security refund will be handled at checkout. Credit card authorizations are released by Roatan Life after checkout, but credit availability is subject to individual credit card companies and may vary. Property must be left in same condition as upon arrival. Any damage beyond normal wear and tear and normal maid or trash removal, such as extraordinary cleaning requirements, arranging furniture back to original position, incurred to property during the duration of this lease may be charged to the security deposit. 5. CANCELLATION**: More than 90 days before arrival is subject to $100 administrative fee. 61-90 days is subject to 25% of the rental or $100 whatever is greater. 30-60 days is subject to 50% of the rental. Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival forfeits entire rental. **If the property is re-rented for all or part of the time cancelled, any retained rent or deposits shall be refunded, up to the amount paid by the new renter, less a $100 administrative fee. 6. BREACH: If a Guest or any member of their party violates any terms or conditions of this Agreement, including the rules and regulations attached hereto, Roatan Life may terminate this Agreement and Guest shall be subject to eviction and shall be subject to forfeiture of total payments for any days remaining under lease term. Any security deposit will be handled in accordance with paragraph 4 above. 7. WEATHER AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: In the event of a storm that results in a mandatory evacuation, refunds will be issued on a pro-rated basis. Special consideration may be given to cancellations due to death or illness of a close family member of the Guest. We recommend the purchase of travel vacation insurance at Guest’s expense to protect against unforeseen weather events, involuntary unemployment, family sickness or death, trip interruption or other special circumstances. Further information is available upon request. Guest understands that Dwelling is a privately-owned home and is being made available for rent. In the event of a major system failure such as air conditioning, water pump, or a major appliance and Roatan Life is unable to secure timely repair after notice of failure, Roatan Life reserves the right to move guest to comparable accommodations with no rate reduction. 8. WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR POOLS: The Guest will assume all responsibility for their party for the risk of using the private or community pools and agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against Owner or Roatan Life for accidents or claims arising from use of private or community pools. 9. The parties agree to waive trial by jury in any action between them arising out of or in any way connected with this lease or Guest's use or occupancy of the premises. 10. Upon reasonable notice, Roatan Life agents or employees will have the right to enter the property at reasonable hours and times to confirm compliance by Guest with the provisions of this lease that Guest is required to perform, to inspect the premises, to make such repairs or alterations as Roatan Life considers proper. 11. NUMBER OF GUESTS: The number of occupants allowed for property is based upon the number of beds with 2 persons per bed. This number includes both adults and children who sleep in their own beds. Any additional Guests beyond this number must be authorized by Roatan Life prior to your arrival. 12. PETS: Pets are not allowed in most homes. For homes accepting pets, it must be approved in advance and all applicable pet fees and deposits collected. 13. Smoking: Most houses do not accept smoking. Smoking indoors needs to be approved prior to check in. If non-smoking house policies are violated, cleaning damages will be taken from security deposit. 1. LINENS AND ACCESSORIES: Linens and normal housekeeping items such as appliances, dishes, silverware, cookware and glassware are provided. Guests should plan to supply paper goods, laundry soap, beach chairs, beach towels and any outdoor equipment. 2. LOST ITEMS: Roatan Life is not responsible for lost or misplaced personal items. However, if notified and/or found within a reasonable amount of time, Roatan Life will ship items using a valid Guest credit card. 3. KEYS: You are issued 2 keys at check-in. As these are privately owned properties, you are responsible for lost keys. In the event that keys are lost, misplaced, or not returned, the guest will be responsible for a lost key charge of $20 per key. AFTER HOURS ASSISTANCE AND MAINTENANCE: Please contact Roatan Life immediately. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no representations, inducement or other provisions other than those expressed in writing as contained herein. No representations, agreements, undertakings or promises whether oral or implied or inferred have been made by either Roatan Life or Guest unless expressly stated herein. I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT AND AGREE THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES. I AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES CAUSED BY MY PARTY. ROATAN LIFE HAS MY EXPRESS PERMISSION TO AUTHORIZE MY CREDIT CARD OR TAKE CASH FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1000. I UNDERSTAND THAT, SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY, THIS AUTHORIZATION WILL BE UTILIZED BY ROATAN LIFE TO CHARGE ME FOR ANY DAMAGES, MISSING ITEMS, ANY EXTRAORDINARY CLEANING TO THE UNIT AND ANY CHARGES ARISING FROM ANY VIOLATION OF THE VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE BY MYSELF OR ANYONE IN MY PARTY.

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