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Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design

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Property grounds
Exterior with parking lot
Property grounds
Property grounds
Wood sculpture "Sandy Bay Queen" by Swiss artist Rena Kunz, 2021
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Sandy Bay, Roatan Island
  • Popular LocationSandy Bay Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Bay Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Beach19 min drive
  • AirportRoatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beach bedroom

1 King Bed

Porch bedroom

1 Double Bed

Tree bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Mahagony bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Mahagony bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design

Our guests will enjoy a unique house design, experiencing a close connection with the beach nature and arts.
The living room and the kitchen have sliding doors to open the space completely to the ocean and the breeze. The outside decks are literally 10 steps from the water and the sunset. In the house there are other open spaces, corresponding to the idea of living as close to nature and sustainably as possible. In each of these spaces you will find living art and wooden sculptures. Every year new sculptures are created by the artist, who stays here during European winter (turelipan).
Design, functionality and location of Casa Argenta built in 2012 are great. The house is designed to be permeable to wind, which allows the tropical temperatures to be well tolerated, supported by the fans present in each room. Air conditioning is not really necessary.
This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house for 6 people has a raw elegance which will fascinate nature lovers. 2 of these bedrooms have big windows with great seaview. The main bedroom has a private bathroom, and then there is another bathroom for the other 2 bedrooms. We offer towels, bed linens, shampoos and hand soap.
There is a full kitchen with all the amenities needed, open to the front deck and the beach. You will enjoy a spectacular view with your morning coffee and your sunset drink. These decks are equipped with hammocks and beach chairs. For a 180 degrees seaview or a star filled sky by night you can climb to the roof.
Since our house is right on the beach, the conditions of the building are sometimes challenging. We are constantly working on maintenance, but corrosion is fast and not everything in our house is always perfect. Thank you for your understanding!
The house is located in the Sandy Bay village, a quiet local neighborhood, just 2 miles away from West End. Situated right on one of the most beautiful sandy beaches inside the Roatan Marine Park!
This area offers great snorkeling right out of the house. We offer full snorkeling equipment, water shoes and a marking buoy to overcome the shallow entry to the water. In 10 minutes of swimming you will reach the best snorkeling and diving places. A kayak and a stand up paddle board are ready for you to discover the marine life of the lagune. There are different dive shops in the close neighborhood who will take you to discover the outside reef.
In walking distance and along the beach there are several options of resorts with restaurants and live music. If you want to reach some of the best places to eat and for groceries, walk for three minutes to the main road and grab a collective taxi or bus to West End.
The house has a modern alarm system with a direct 7/24 connection to Bulldog Security International patrols. There is a safe place to store your valuables.

Property manager

Hans-Jurg Pfaff
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Attention: platform is nine feet above the beach

Events

Events allowed
Small parties allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Please ask owner

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking only in outside area, please

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roatan

Located in Roatan, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay Beach and West Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Carambola Botanical Gardens and Roatán Marine Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Sandy Bay, Roatan Island

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Roatán Marine Park - 3 min drive
  • Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 4 min drive
  • Half Moon Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mayak Chocolate - 3 min drive
  • Booty Bar - 4 min drive
  • Happy Harrys Hideaway - 4 min drive
  • Sundowners - 3 min drive
  • Bean Crazy - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

CINDY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Rustic
This home is quite rustic. The view and snorkeling is wonderful. A little noisy at night with dogs barking, music and people very nearby Needs some maintenance in kitchen, glass panes repaired and some electrical work (lights & outlets). I think the orientation binder was helpful, and it would be nice to either list or have property manager show a little more. Ie. how oven works, how outlets work (or don’t), what switches are for. . The main lock should lock and unlock from the inside without a key. It’s cumbersome the way it is. I know we were told the area is safe, but using nuts and bolts to lick the sliding patio door plus being shown how to jam a screwdriver into the floor board to keep the door secure made us feel uneasy. Pino was so nice, helpful and responsive. Kimberley was so knowledgeable about the island. We enjoyed and appreciated both of them!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The house is just want I wanted! Tucked away on the beach away from the crowds. Great beach to take early morning walks and amazing sunset. If you are a fly fisherman take your rod and reel and make a cast or two at the tailing Permit and Bonefish. Pino and his daughter Anna were at the house to greet us and get us settled in and responded to our WhatsApp messages when we had a question. Thanks for the amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
Right on the reef, two minute walk to restaurants. Sitting on the deck looking at the Ocean was a highlight of the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Oleksandr I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Amazing snorkeling on coral reef right outside your door
Location for snorkeling could not have been better. The coral reef is right outside of your property. You can see all sorts of sea creatures without booking tours, or paying for a boat. Waking up every day on the beach was incredible. Very quiet, neighborhood, bars and restaurants few hundred feet away. I could complain about need for remodel or that some stairs/railings are falling apart and create serious hazard but for the PRICE you can’t find better place. You can’t swim on the beach outside the house because it is very shallow and it’s full of sea grass. But that’s why there is a ton of tiny fish, crabs, shells etc… Minimalist design of the house is beautiful but not safe for little kids. My youngest one fell of the stairs and broke her arm but we knew there was no railing and it is on us. We Had to cut vocation short a week early Host is very communicative and accommodating. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C., Lone Tree, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Stay
Pino was great! Fun house and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hans-Jurg Pfaff

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I am a cultural anthropologist and independent documentary filmmaker with a film production in Switzerland – now retired.
After hurricane Mitch 1999, I lived as a project manager of Caritas Switzerland in Olancho province in central Honduras. I visited the Bay Islands various times and fell in love with Roatan, where I bought one of the last pieces of beach property in Sandy Bay. More than ten years later, my Swiss friend and architect Stephan and I built this house together with a local crew.
Our local property manager Pino, an Italian who lives on Roatan since twenty years, is a tourist expert and will be ready to explain anything you want to know about the island. He also will organize your airport pick-up, and he will do everything to make your stay comfortable.

Why they chose this property

I love snorkeling and diving, and Roatan is famous for it's protected reef (natural reserve called Marine Park) and for being one of the best SCUBA dive sites in the world. Sandy Bay is a nice and quiet village with various resorts and not far from the main tourist hub in West End.

What makes this property unique

In front of this home, there is a nice beach-garden with three big almond trees and plenty of coconut palms. You will love the clean and quiet beach, unspoilt sun sets and the incredible sea view in front of your home! Beach Volleyball field and private parking in the garden.

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