“My 2nd stay and I plan my 3rd trip again soon!!!” This was my second visit to Guanaja Caribbean Cottages and I can't wait to go back again. The cottage is adorable and having top quality towels & linens are a real plus. I also appreciate the pillow top queen size bed, most places in the islands only have a mattress on a bare board! Having a full kitchen is nice, but I didn't need it, I ate all my meals ate the resort. This time I was more adventurous. Kay, the owner, took me on a hike to an amazing waterfall close to the resort. We had it all to ourselves, well a pup followed us up & that added to the island charm. We sat by the pool of the waterfall for most of the afternoon, then stopped at Bo's place for a cool drink before heading back to the cottage. I snorkeled the reef the last time I was there, but this time Kay took me on a snorkel tour to the drop off. I saw an amazing variety of sea life, including nurse sharks. Kay said 95% of all Caribbean sea life can be found at Guanaja. I also enjoyed the snorkel tour to Red Hill, it was a coral garden, also beautiful and like swimming in an aquarium. The coral & fish at the coral garden are different than the sea life on the reef, except I did see a nurse shark both places. The octopus was also amazing & the giant green moray eel. I also had a tour of the local fishing village, Mangrove Bight. The people are very friendly and the village is like visiting the old Caribbean. I loved the variety of meals- crab, lobster, lamb, and local cuisine that I had never had before. The dinners are four course and I was stuffed after dinner. The deserts that really stood out for me was the creme brulee, pineapple flambe and flan. Even the soups & salads were special. Kay makes a green papaya salad that is so good, it had fresh mango and pineapple in it and a local cheese with a homemade pineapple vinegerette. The food was one of the highlights of the trip.

“A Beautiful Oasis” Milady was an extremely accommodating host. I traveled to Utila with 3 other college students who were studying in Honduras for the semester, and they found her place online. She was extremely helpful when making the arrangements prior to the visit, and her support continued throughout our visit. She brought us to the apartment as soon as we got off the ferry, which was very clean, spacious, and nicely decorated. We discussed a possible itinerary for the week using her suggestions and were able to ask her a lot of questions. Because we were on a budget, she recommended the cheapest (and best) places to scuba dive, rent snorkel gear, go out for dinner, kayak, hike, etc. We experienced so much of the island with guides that we wouldn't have known about unless we had stayed with her. She also brought us to the store multiple times to purchase water and groceries for the week. Her thoughtful and generous spirit truly made our vacation the best it could've possibly been, and we all agreed that it was a wonderful decision to stay with her. Her prices are extremely reasonable and you will receive far beyond what you pay for. My friends plan on recommending Milady's place to all future students who are studying in Honduras and to anyone else who is considering traveling to Utila! Staying with Milady may end up being one of the best decisions you make while planning your trip!

“Amazing Ocean Villa - Perfect!” My family and I were lucky enough to stay at this villa over a long Valentine's Day weekend. We could not have been more impressed with the unit or the entire property of Pristine Bay. The place is brand new, so everything is immaculate, and it has this wonderful smell from all the Honduran wood used throughout. It felt like slipping into a brand new luxury car! The villa is stunning, and everything is just so perfectly appointed. In nearly every room, you get views of the ocean. Everyone's bedroom had beautiful, vaulted, dark wood ceilings and there were 3 full bathrooms with the same wonderful, walk-in showers in each. It made it so easy for all of us to transition from the beach/pool to dinner at one of the restaurants in the clubhouse. We dined at aqua for our Valentine's dinner and everything was awesome - they greeted us with champagne and roses for the ladies, and finished with a dessert that was out of this world. Speaking of out of this world, the gourmet pizza at Sky Bar is possibly the best pizza we've ever had. All of Roatan was amazing. We can't wait to come back and explore some more, and take another shot at the golf course. We will definitely stay in this villa again - no question. You just can't beat waking up to that turquoise view through the giant, sliding glass door in the bedroom, and then sitting out with our morning coffee, next to our private pool and our own private putting green! Such luxury!

“Amazing Vacation on the beautiful island of Roatan” My husband and I stayed at the Villas Del Plays unit #5 for two weeks with another couple. We had a wonderful time and spent a lot of time on the rooftop either floating in the private pool or just gazing out at the brilliant blue ocean. We snorkelled just out from the dock in front of the unit but did find that the water taxi traffic was very busy and dangerous. There were two kayaks at our disposal and we paddled out to the edge of the reef and tied off on one of the buoys. Villa Del Playa is right in front of the Blue Channel snorkelling site Beautiful!! We booked on line and communications with Roatan Life was always prompt. Mark Flannagan arranged our taxi pickup at the airport for 4 for 25.00 american and for an additional 10.00 we stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few groceries. Our driver was Channin Boddine, he made us feel welcome and very safe. Channin is a hard working Island resident raising a young family with extensive knowledge of the island and it's history. We also booked an Island road trip with him for 100.00 for the 4 of us which we enjoyed very much. I would suggest that if your group drinks a lot of beer this type of trip would be when you should pick up case lots of beer from the distributor on the other side of the island...very cheap that way :). Everything needs to be carried up the three flights of stairs...great exercise! There is a young man Eldin working for the property that helped us carry in luggage groceries etc. He worked very hard keeping the property clean and running smoothly. I was concerned about safety issues in Honduras but found that I felt very safe on the Island...just don't do stupid things, no different than Calgary or any other city for that matter. Do bring lots of bug spray with deet...and use it plus sun screen and keep applying it. It wears off especially in the water. We booked an all day catamaran snorkelling trip through Mark with the Stray Cats and had a wonderful time, highly recommend them

“Best home in West End” Perfect location to feel,like a local. Walk to local shops, bars, etc and great selection of eateries. If you prefer to eat at home there is an excellent super market on your way there from the airport and the kitchen has all the amenities you need to make a great meal. Also, you can hire Susan the local chef and she is fantastic. Home is spacious with a great view of the beach which is at the entrance of the home. Pool is perfect for lounging. Rooms are comfortable and there is wifi that works great for those that need to stay connected. Service by Pedro who takes care of the grounds is outstanding as well. Best sunsets in town. This was my second visit to this home and I plan on returning as soon as I can.