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El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay

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Large covered patio with open and screened in sections
Villa is on the upper level. Lower level is the Casita, a separate rental
Exterior
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sun Dancer, Roatan, Bay Islands Department
  • Place, Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Roatan Island Brewing Co.
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay

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 with king size bed 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. Bedroom 1 has a queen + 3 twin bed. Bedroom 2 has a queen + 1 twin size bed. 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

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.
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Sun Dancer, Roatan, Bay Islands Department

What's nearby

  • Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Roatan Island Brewing Co. - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Roatan Museum - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Parrot Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer Marketplace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jack's Ceviche Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪2 Dove Over The Sea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Consolation - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay on Apr 11, 2026 start from $303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Presidio, Beachfront Villa Sandy Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within 3 mi (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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Todd W.

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

Location, location, location

If you are looking for a perfect view and a peaceful atmosphere this is the place on Roatan!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shana Z.

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

We will be back

We loved our stay here…the house was perfect for us, comfortable and clean. Communication was easy and efficient. The views were spectacular. We could snorkel right from the property and had east access to groceries. The property manager was great! He communicated well with us and made us feel very welcome. We will stay again on our next trip to the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hal K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie T.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobby T.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyne S.

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

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