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Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge

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Front overview
Entry Door
BBQ Grill on front porch
View from porch.  Ocean view.
Living Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sandy Bay, Roatan
  • Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Half Moon Bay Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mahogany Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge

Also find us at www.blueislanddiversroatan.com

Casa Descanso is an island style charming apartment on the first floor of our beach home; located on the property of Blue Island Divers (check us out on Trip Advisor, you will not be disappointed). Casa Descanso in Sandy Bay, Roatan is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, ocean front. Each bedroom has a queen size bed & closet area. The front porch has a covered dining area with ceiling fans, seating for four people and a gas grill. You have full use of the property which includes a private dock, a beach with lounge chairs & hammocks, and a common area at the dive shop. Our divers paradise is just steps to the dive shop and for non-divers in your group they can relax on the beach in lounge chairs, hammocks or enjoy snorkeling from our pier. Do you have more than 4 in your party? We have 3 other units on property.

Check In begins at 3pm and Check Out is by 11 am. Early check in may be available. This is your home away from home and the entire property is for your use.

Please note this is a diving operation and the filling of scuba tanks is limited between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Most generally this process is completed between 2pm and 5pm. However night dives do require the need to fill tanks at 8 am.

We live on property particular times of the year in the upstairs unit and will be available to assist when needed. Our customer relations staff is available for any assistance when we are not on site. Blue Island Divers is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30am-5:00pm. Sunday's you will have the beach and premises for your use; however, the diving and bar and restaurant are closed.

From 6pm until 6:30am we have a night watchman on property and Sunday for 24 hours a watchman is also on property.

We are located 10 minutes from Coxen hole and 10 minutes to West End in the quiet neighborhood of Sandy Bay. We are steps from the principal road which traverses the entire island. You can walk the beach for approximately a 1/2 mile in each direction and enjoy the tranquil breeze and beautiful mangroves or sand beach.

We have ample parking available if you rent a car; and if not, you're steps from being able to grab a taxi cab at the main road. We have specific taxi drivers available for tours when their schedule allows. Otherwise we recommend grabbing a taxi at the road.

Electricity is included with A/C usage limited to the time spent inside the unit. We request the units are shut off when not indoors. The space is quickly cooled by multiple units when you return.
**Many other listings do not include electricity with nightly rental and some do not have air conditioning.****

Property manager

Property management

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Roatan

Located in Roatan, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay Beach and West Bay Beach. Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Sandy Bay, Roatan

What's nearby

  • Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Half Moon Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mahogany Beach - 21 min drive - 10.8 km
  • West Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crazy Pinapple - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Top Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mayak Chocolate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flowers Bay Social Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Roatan - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum, Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Roatan Museum. Carambola Botanical Gardens and Serenity Day Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We simply loved staying here once again. The staff are top notch, from the divemasters to the grounds crew. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere at Blue Island Divers. We will certainly go back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

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

Dive Boutique in Roatan

Great place to stay great place to dive. The Entire staff made it a most enjoyable holiday, Thanks everyone
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great location and awesome staff!

Carly remained in constant contact as we had to rebook due to Covid. She was accommodating and we couldn’t be happier. Zamir and Maria showed us the island and took us to all the hot spots to eat and dance! Simply amazing with breathtaking views! We will be back very soon.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Amazing dive shop and rental.

We could not have been happier with our stay at Blue Island Divers! They were extremely accommodating and took great care of us. Erik would call a friend of his that had a cab who we were able to trust when driving around the island. The dive staff were fantastic and were always looking for creatures to show us. I can't wait to make a return trip to BID soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Wonderful Adventure

We stayed 3 wonderful night here, and 7 more at their other place. The owners Eric & Carly are gracious and welcoming hosts. The room was rustic but comfortable, clean and as described. Perfect for a quiet vacation getaway. The kitchen has everything needed, the bathroom and shower clean and nice. Didn't need air conditioning, we kept doors open to get the ocean breeze through the double screen doors, and to hear the surf. A guard was on duty from evening until daybreak to keep an eye on things. The area is clean, well kept and raked often. Large trees shade the grounds and the hammock area nicely with plenty of beach chairs for sun. A long dock ends in a covered area perfect to sip a cool rum punch and watch those fantastic sunsets. We ate several great meals at the Salty Mango just steps up the hill from our room. To mix it up a bit, it's easy to catch a taxi to West End for an evening walk and a bite to eat. The beach is clean and sandy. My daybreak walks along the shore was a perfect way to start the day, take water shoes. The waves break on the barrier reef which make for an easy swim from the dock. We snorkeled out to the corals several times during our stay. We also tried the Discover Scuba course offered by the dive shop. What an absolutely amazing experience it was to see the ocean side of the reef wall from 35ft under, highly recommended! Can't wait to get back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

About the host

Hosted by Property management

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Owners Eric & Carly and DeWayne & Teri White are from a small Texas town and are living out their dream in Roatan. They hope you love Roatan as much as they do and their team is here to welcome you to the beautiful grounds of Blue Island Divers.

Why they chose this property

Our property is located in a tranquil and convenient neighborhoods for staying and touring the island. As a scuba diver you will enjoy the small groups and option for private boats. Our premises is managed directly by us, not a 3rd party. The property is shaded with almond and coconut trees and native birds and small lizards and iguanas sited daily. As a traveler you will find the most welcoming and comfortable accommodations. We are well known for giving family's some of the most memorable vacations in history.

What makes this property unique

Rent the entire resort for your group or yourself! We can personalize your entire experience including meals, tours, and experiences.

Private boats and instruction upon request. Marriage proposals, birthdays, anniversary's, and scattering of a loved ones ashes are all special events we have experience creating and always enjoy!

We have multiple mission groups we work with and would love to have you assist us. Whether it is drug and alcohol rehab, Christian outreach, and other community outreach programs are available for you to join.

Languages:

English