We are Brent and Lisa Grams from Overland Park, Kansas which is just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. ( And yes, we are most definitely proud fans of Patrick MaHomes and the Kansas City Chiefs!)
We both grew up in the same small town in Missouri but didn't meet until much later in life. After our wedding in 2001, we had our first son at ages 38 and 45 and our second three years later. (what in the world were we THINKING?!)
My husband has a traveler's soul and a dreamer's heart, and so began his Roatan journey over 25 years ago. It was on a dive trip that he encountered destiny...a lonely 'lot for sale' sign nestled in the white sands of West Bay Beach, which at the time appeared nearly desolate from the water. What a leap of faith!
With unwavering determination, Brent purchased the lot and began construction on his first house. At the time, it was the only visible residence on West Bay beach and still stands next to the Henry Morgan resort, serving as it's flagship restaurant.
It was a very popular rental home and we enjoyed years of hosting our wonderful guests from around the world. However, as the beach grew in popularity, we decided to retreat just a bit - in favor of more peace and privacy. And let's face it, to get away from the constant task of managing sandy messes, voracious insects, loud music and relentless vendors!
Despite the never ending challenges and unjustifiable expense of building and maintaining a home on a remote island, the love we have for Roatan and it's wonderful people has been the richest reward we could have ever imagined and has made it all worth while.