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There are four Beach Bungalows and we mean "beach"! Our little home (and three other bungalows) are located on the Caribbean on the Island of Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras. The front steps of the huge deck descend into the Caribbean, Utila Bay. From there, you can shore dive or snorkel on three reefs! Each little Beach House is perfect for two, making the Beach Bungalows a trade for up to eight! The Bodega Apartment is a favorite with older children.
Our Beach House is small and rustic (but with air conditioning! ) , perfect for a couple or with one child, 20 ft x 20 ft inside, with a little kitchen fully equiped with propane stove and refrigerator, "den", bedroom, bath and dressing area/closet. There is a queen bed and open shelving for clothing. The house is powered by 12 volt alternate energy (wind and solar) -- lights and fans by the bed are about all that we need, and the power is reliable (a plus in the Caribbean) ! We now have town power for luxuries, such as a super breeza fan or air conditing, flat screen TV, DVD/VHS player and a CD/radio player, but no phone or anything like that! We collect rain water in huge cisterns and have nice water from a well in town for back up.
Next to the Beach House is our BEACH BUNGALOW. It is a small efficiency with double bed, kitchen, stove, refrigerator, fan, lights, also alternate energy, with a hot water shower and air conditioning. There is a small TV with a VHS player and a CD/radio playler. There is a great covered front porch with a wooden swing and chairs overlooking the bay. The Beach Bungalow is perfect for a couple, particularly a couple who wants to spend time on the Beach, snorkeling, sailing, swimming or even diving off the front deck.
There are nice front porchs to watch the sun rise and boats, snorkelers and even dolphins if you are lucky! There is a wooden bench swing on each porch with great views as these Bungalows are right on the beach! Everyone can use the champa, kayaks and small sailboats, if sailors should come. These are very cozy bungalows for 2, romantic and lovely.
There is also deck on the side of the Beach House and a deck walkway to a 12 ft (maybe higher? ) Champa, an open sided, roofed area to watch the reefs and little baylet where the house is. We built it because we love to watch the Eagle Rays that come in. Some years the baby Eagle Rays travel daily through the "front bay" and we spend hours watching them grow. Javier is currently building a little bar in the Champa, great for sundowners or beer or wine or just relaxing!
Behind the Beach House is our LITTLE BLUE HOUSE. It is a small efficiency with double bed, kitchenette, refrigerator, fan, lights, CD/radio, also alternate energy, with a hot water shower and air conditioning. The little blue house is perfect for bigger groups who need more than one house. You also have access to the beach, deck, champa and all the toys.
Our Bodega Apartment is just behind the other two bungalows, this one room apartment has a microwave and many small appliances, refrigerator, CD player and air conditioner, as well as small bathroom and GREAT VIEWS. It is on the second and 1/2 story and has lovely views of the bay, reefs and lagoon. This apartment will be included in any exchanges where more than 2 or 4 people are exchanging! This apartment also includes use of kayaks, paddleboat and sail boats for experienced sailors.
The Beach houses are on one acre that is wedged between the Caribbean and the Lower Lagoon. We have a small dock on the lagoon, a great place to watch the bird and animal life on the lagoon or launch a kayak.
The houses are cleaned weekly with linen changes. Javier, Stella and kids live on the property and care for it all year. Javier takes propane tanks to town to fill, and he is very nice, he will help you in any way possible. Drinking water is delivered. All in all, it's pretty easy living in either beach house or the apartment.
So we can accomodate between 1 and 8 persons on the Beach, just by adding units!
All linens, dishes, etc. provided. Cleaning with linen changes weekly.
Please contact Jessica or Diann for information on availablility. There are 4 separate units and it is impossible to explain what is open when online! |
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