6/10 Okay
Beryl O.
26 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Forth visit to Roatan and we will go again!
First the positives!
Villa Paz is in a great location and has great views. You have access to good restaurants and activity on West Bay beach but can also stay out of the kayos on cruise ship days. It is spacious, well laid out, and has beautiful large decks. It is also easy to catch water taxis to West End from this location.
The best part is the kitchen which is very large and has been beautifully renovated! The fridge and stove are top-notch and the ice maker on the fridge is a bonus! The bar-b-que on the deck just outside the kitchen made it easy to use as well.
The beds were very comfortable (but the linens and pillows are very old, tattered and stained).
The beach and the grounds are beautiful and well maintained by a wonderful caretaker. Julio lives on site and is quick to bring water or take care of whatever he can for you.
The water is beautiful in Roatan. The snorkeling and diving are amazing!
Karla, the host, is very pleasant to deal with and is prompt in responding to messages.
Now the negatives.
The air conditioner in one bedroom was not working when we arrived, and it took two weeks to get it fixed.
The water pressure is up and down all day. There were times when it would only drip (not much fun when you’re in the shower). We learned to take turns showering and not have any other water running while someone was in the shower.
The bathrooms are very dated and in need of attention. There is rust coming through the enamel in the tubs and the faucets are badly corroded.
We ran out of propane for the stove and there was not a back-up on hand. Lucky for us we weren’t in the middle of cooking dinner!
The dishwasher didn’t work well and had a terrible smell, so we didn’t use it.
The furniture on the decks had cushions that were soaked and not drying because of the covers, so we finally removed them and discovered they were quite moldy too. Thankfully, we found cushions in one of the bedrooms that worked well on the outdoor furniture.
Summary.
We received a considerable discount because we booked almost a year in advance, and we stayed for 4 weeks. I would have been very disappointed if we paid full price. I recommend the host have all the air conditioners and appliances checked before clients arrive each time to ensure they are in good working order. The island went through a very difficult couple years with covid and perhaps it’s just the hick-ups of getting things rolling again.
Beryl O.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022