| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 21 positive, 1 negative]
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| 11/05/09 |
Positive
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Thank you so much for renting us your house. We had an amazing time!
The house was very comfortable and the views were to die for. We had one rough night when the upstairs AC unit broke down, but it was fixed within a couple hours. Everything was perfect. Liz is a doll and was very helpful. Tex was the best! He took us on an island tour and set up some great snorkeling for us with his friend, Richard. The Blue Channel!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!
We can't wait to get back to Roatan someday and would rent your house again in a blink. The weather was perfect everyday (90 degrees & 85 degree water)and we came home refreshed and feeling good. I lost 6lbs and my husband lost 4lbs just from all the activity and living on fish, rice and vegetables. Wonderful trip!
Thanks again!
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Anonymous, Lakeville, MN
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| 09/21/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My family and I rented one of your villas on Half Moon Bay in the beginning of
August and we had a great time. We explored a large portion of the island on
our own with a rental vehicle and visited several very unique places. We
enjoyed talking with the local people and never found there to be any
problems or issues. We saw several road blocks but by showing our passport
and rental car information, the police were very polite and we never had any
reason for concern. We felt very safe and never felt that there was any type of
"unrest" on the island. Actually, it was quite to the contrary. We learned that
the news media in the US perhaps had not fully reported all the facts or the
complete story regarding the changes in the local government.
We wouldn't have any problem recommending travel to Roatan. We would
return without hesitation. This was the second visit to Roatan for me and my
husband, and a first visit for the rest of our family. We thoroughly enjoyed
the trip, and again, you all did a great job for us.
We hope this helps. It would be a shame if people would hesitate visiting
Roatan due to misinformation.
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Incy Muir
Connecticut
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| 08/11/09 |
Positive
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This was one of the best vacations we have ever taken. With all the media coverage about Honduras, the island was uneffected and everyone was so very nice. The house is unbelieveable. Mike Carter was there to greet us when we arrived and was very nice and inforamtive. The resturants in West End were excellent. We also cooked in the house.The store in Coxen hole and the new grocery store in French Harbour was like Albertsons, very american friendly. We snorkeled a few places around the island, and it was good, but the best was right out front of the house in Halfmoon Bay. The fish were everywhere and the water was perfect. The guys went fishing and caught us dinner. They had a wonderful time, one more thing to cross off the "Bucket List" of life. Our van driver and BFF Capitan Whitsell James took excellent care of us. We highly recommend calling him if you stay on the island and want someone to take you shopping, a tour of the island, snorkeling spots, he is the best. We met him captaining a catamaran a yeay ago on a shorkeling trip we took when we were on a cruise and fell in love with hin and the island and decided to return for 2 weeks!! The power went out and the generator crashed the middle of our 2nd week, It was not fixed by the time we went home, but island power did finally come on and saved us, we only had 1 bad, hot, night with no power. That was not too bad, Mike Carter brought us an ice chest for our food and he was excellent in trying to make it as comfortable as possible. We thank him for all his efforts. Other than that hickup, the house was perfect, the island and it's locals were perfect, the food was perfect, (Lighthouse next door is the bomb) Myrna, on the beach at the enterance of the house, gives a great massage...My husband had 2 in 2 weeks!
We had 6 people in the house and it was very comfortable...best beds ever! We can't wait to return... |
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Darla Benson, Bakersfield, CA USA
661-589-5701 |
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| 06/04/09 |
Positive
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| After having stayed for a week in May of 2008, I returned to this beautiful home once again this year and am so happy I did. This home feels like a home away from home, only so much more luxurious! The amenities are impressive, and I love the fact I can access high speed internet so I can keep my business going while spending time in paradise going scuba diving and lounging next to the small pool located right on the veranda which overlooks the ocean. The house is right on the ocean, with views from every window of the home. You could only get comparable views by staying on a boat! I loved being so near the village with such easy access to the beach and street vendors selling fresh vegetables and fruit. The scuba diving is superb in this area, and enjoyed seeing so much sea life! I will be back again! |
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Cynthia Carter, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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| 01/16/09 |
Positive
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| This house is AMAZING! Beautiful and perfect location. Great snorkeling and diving right at the front door. Great restaurants, friendly locals! Everything about this place is perfect! The house has everything we could have needed and have already recommended it to many people! We had the entire house for just 2 of us but still, was absolutely wonderful. I loved it here and am sad that I have to leave. I WILL BE BACK THO! Thanks to everyone that helped us get here... :-) |
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Cathy, Forney, Texas
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| 07/10/08 |
Positive
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We rented this gorgeous house on Half Moon Bay for a week and it was
perfect. You couldn't ask for a better location right in the middle of
town and steps from all the dive shops. I awoke every morning to a
beautiful ocean vista. Snorkeling on the vibrant reef literally just a
few feet off the shore was almost as impressive as many of the dive
sites. The owners set us up with an agency which had a taxi driver meet us at the airport. "Tex" served as our own personal concierge service while on the island - arranging for day
trips, recommending spas and restaurants, and getting us to and from
anyplace we wanted to be on the island. We had a group of 8 with
different interests and we had people zigzagging all over the island. West Bay is only a water taxi ride away, which are you can pick up not more than 100 ft. from this house.
The house rental was far more economical and practical than
the touristy resorts in West Bay, but without sacrificing the services
of an all-included. The house added a whole new dimension to what would have been a wonderful vacation anyway. Don't stay at those resorts in West Bay where they will charge you an arm and a leg for food when you can stay here and grill or go to the much more moderately priced restaurants in West End. VRBO is the way to go. |
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Konor, Houston, TX |
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| 06/08/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I rented a lock-off bedroom in May of 2007....and it was fantastic. This time (May 2008), we rented the entire house with some friends and family. Accomodations are very posh, views are unmatched, and you're right on the beach. A great family vacation spot. |
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Ed and Shanie, Colorado
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| 06/05/08 |
Positive
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| I was so surprised at the beauty and high end finishes in the home we stayed in. I think the location is probably the best on the island...located on a tip of land surrounded by ocean yet immersed in the middle of the town of West End so it is easy to access shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables, yet enough removed from the town to be very quiet and private. I was surprised there were views from every window in the house, with the ocean coming right up to a beautiful veranda that overlooks a coral reef filled bay and beach. Just a few steps away from the house, I could go out and snorkel where I saw beautiful fish and other wildlife. I will be back for sure! |
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Cynthia, Santa Fe, NM
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| 05/29/08 |
Positive
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Roatan is one of the few places I have visited that surpassed my carefully researched expectations.
Beauty in every direction, the underwater panorama breathtaking, the people friendly and helpful.
All was available to reach a level of relaxation and satisfaction I haven't had in a long time.
The house was a large factor in my very positive experience. This Half Moon Bay house is ideally
located, well appointed, and a natural extension of the beauty that surrounds it.
The Owners description of the property, advise on things to do, night life, restaurants, diving was
spot on. What a pleasure to have everything you need a short, pleasant walk away.
Roatan, this rental, the Owners get an A+ in my book.
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Bruce, Dania Beach, FL
954 993-4996 |
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| 05/20/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
If you are wondering about the one negative comment, it dates back to March of
2007, a few weeks before we got the backup generator. A guest was
understandably upset that they didn't have power during a week when there
were several major outages, but they used inappropriate language to express it.
The power has been fine since then; there are fewer and fewer outages, and the generator works seamlessly when it goes out.
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| 11/06/07 |
Positive
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| If you are searching for a place to stay in Roatan, search no further. We could not have imagined a more wonderful and beautiful place to visit. The location is very convenient and everyone is so friendly! Can't wait to get back!!! |
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Teresa, Texas
3617658516 |
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| 10/28/07 |
Positive
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| Your house is absolutely amazing and we could not have stayed at a nicer place. The layout and views were incredible and just perfect for a relaxing week. We will be back! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!! |
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Sherryl and Gary, Houston, TX |
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| 10/07/07 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a week at this fantastic house. This is a True Caribbean Paradise! All that was expected came to life. The Bay is excellent for snorkeling, even the beginner Divers were found there. The attractions and small village feel were all within reach. A wonderful way to unwind from the hectic lives we all lead. Eat in with prepared local cuisine by your own cook, or just cook for oneself with plenty of seafood to be found. Try the restaurants close by and if the nightlife one desires, well plenty to be found within a mile or so. The beauty of the Island can be seen with its many attractions, and yes the friendly locals. We will return to this ideal location. The views from all the rooms were spectacular. Pictures perfect our daily postcard right here. Thank you for sharing the home with us. |
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Teddy Wozny, Thornton, Colorado
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| 09/11/07 |
Positive
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9/8/07
Our visit to Roatan was cut short due to Hurricane Felix. We had only spent one and a half days before evacuations were mandated. We were concerned for our safety but were also very worried about the residents of Roatan and how the beautiful island was going to withstand the predicted 160 mile winds. Fortunately the hurricane veered away and did not hit Roatan. We were very disappointed not to have completed our vacation but relieved that Roatan was not affected. The house and the island was one of the most beautiful places we had ever visited. The features of the Half Moon Bay House and its location could not have been more perfect. The restaurant Mavis and Dixie’s is right next door and their fresh fish and cold beer was the best!! Our husbands are hard to please and they thought it was their favorite place yet. We spent 2 nights on the mainland of Honduras and tried desperately to get back to Roatan but were not successful. We finally gave up and went home. We knew we would return someday and decided to make it sooner than later. We immediately re-booked a return and are planning to go back on Oct. 13, 2007. If the 1 ½ days we spent are any indication of how an entire week will be, we expect to have one of the best vacations ever. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect and the people of Roatan are wonderful. Jonathan and his colleagues took good care of us and made sure we were safe and comfortable. We’ll check in later and give you all an update after our week in October.
Ortiz and Jensen Families
Santa Barbara, Ca
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Jensen and Ortiz families, Santa Barbara, California
805-698-0021 |
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| 07/16/07 |
Positive
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| Just left after one week of an awesome vacation. The house leaves nothing to be desired. Was there with my wife and two children and their significant others. Accomadations were excellent. Each room with its own bathroom and shower! Well appointed furniture and spacious living space. Even had wireless internet access which helped me as I had numerous reports to correct. My wife, who is very critical, said she would come back in a heartbeat, and we intend to do so. |
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Louis D. Nunez, MD, Fishkill, NY
845-897-4417 |
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| 06/07/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I spent a wonderfully relaxing week in late May at Half Moon Bay house with six friends, making eight of us at the house. We were all comfortable and there was plenty of room for time alone and full-group gatherings.
While almost all of the group members were snorkeling or diving most days, not being a fan of swimming, I chose to sit on the covered deck and laze the week away watching the ocean, reading, chatting and enjoying the cooling breezes. In fact, the motto for the week was "How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterwards." (Although I must admit that I am the only member of our group who actually adhered to that motto…) I enjoyed a perfectly blissful week. There was nothing I wanted that wasn't readily available, and I did not feel that I was ‘missing out’ by not taking advantage of the water activities.
We loved the ease of walking to the grocery stores, the restaurants and the trucks with their mounds of fresh produce! We found vendors who sold just-caught fish and created feasts on the grill on the deck. I became addicted to plantain chips!
Those in our group who snorkeled (just a few steps from the deck or from the sea kayaks that were provided) and went a bit further out for diving declared it some of the best in the world. We also enjoyed watching the small three-person submarine come and go each evening from across the bay.
Everyone we met on the island was wonderfully helpful and friendly. The Half Moon Bay House itself is pure luxury, and sits directly on the water with bay and ocean views. I would highly recommend it for a diving, snorkeling, or simply relaxing vacation. It’s a guarantee that we’ll be returning to Half Moon Bay House again and again. |
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Deb LaQua, Durango, CO
970-749-5755 |
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| 06/06/07 |
Positive
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| Roatan is the perfect vacation island, West End Village is the best place to be on the island, and Half Moon Bay house is the best place stay in West End Village. While everything inside the house was great, it's really all about the location and the deck. Just steps to the water and the restaurant, a 5 minute walk to the dive shop. But you don't have to go even that far to experience the best - sit on the deck and watch the water until evening, then watch the sunset sipping rum drinks. Our week at Half Moon Bay house was pure relaxation and fun. We'll be back. |
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Donna Fellman, Louisville, CO |
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| 06/03/07 |
Positive
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My beau and I just returned from a one-week stay at Half Moon Bay house. Not only was it a lovely, lovely home, well appointed and close to everything, but quite a quiet, romantic spot as well. The home had everything one could possibly want, including being right on the beach for swimming and snorkeling, quick access to dive shops, restaurants and groceries. We loved Mavis and Dixie's (one of the best on the island)restaurant next door!
We were in search of relaxation and romance, with a bit of adventure thrown in and absolutely found it at Half Moon Bay house and in Roatan! Nightly sunset watching on the patio was spectular! We will return next year to the house for our check out dives as we have decided to pursue our scuba certification.
Thanks for a great vacation! |
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Jill Bishop, Dayton, Ohio
937-902-5268 |
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| 05/28/07 |
Positive
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| Half Moon Bay House is an amazing place to relax, vacation and relax! We stayed with several friends at the House and loved it. Based on teh pictures we were expecting a lot, and we weren't disappointed! It is literally right on the ocean - you can hop in anytime. The Diving and Snorkeling are world-class as is the kindness and friendliness of the islanders. We had great dinners on the big dining table inside and outside on the deck many nights. Everything you need is there to enjoy youself and have a wonderful time. We highly recommend Half Moon Bay House! |
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christina and mark, Mill Valley, CA |
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| 05/20/07 |
Positive
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My wife and I rented one of the bedrooms of this house - a lock-off arrangement (rather than renting the entire house). This is a perfect setup for those not in need of an entire house.
The house is beautiful, and the room we rented is equipped with everything you'll need. Great views. Very close to dozens of restaurants, and about ten steps to the beach. Also, a very family oriented neighborhood.
Highly recommend! |
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Ed Armbruster |
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| 05/01/07 |
Positive
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Our group of 7 adults just returned from a week long vacation at Half Moon Bay House on Roatan. Loved it, loved it, loved it! Beautiful house with quality appliances, furniture and kitchen supplies. Very clean house with plenty of bath and beach towels for everyone. Extremely convenient location! Walked to Native Sons dive shop every day...Walked to dinner every night. Walked to the little corner grocery when necessary and found the woman selling banana nut bread/carrot cake lady each day on the beach. Also found the black pickup full of fresh produce parked just a block from the house. Rental car was not used or needed. Awesome snorkeling in the bay. Found eels, lobsters, octopus, scorpian fish and numerous other sea life. Wouldn't have changed anything about our vacation. Felt very safe on the island. Very friendly people. Wireless internet worked great, but the cable television didn't work all week. Power only went out one day I think. Filtered water setup worked great...Liz made herself readily available if needed. Felt right at home at Half Moon Bay House.
Thanks for sharing your lovely home!
Laura |
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Laura, North Canton, Ohio
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Homeowner Response:
The backup generator was installed that week, and they cut off the cable TV line in the process.
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| 04/24/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
There are seven of us enjoying your piece of paradise. It's been fantastic
being located so close to the dive outfit we chose, Native Sons. A great place
to kick back and relax after diving all morning. We've spent a lot of time out
on the patio just sunning, snacking and enjoying one anothers company. The
house is perfect for when we're all together, and yet offers each of us plenty
of privacy as well. And it has all the conveniences and allows us to dine in our
out--whatever strikes our fancy at that time. Thank you so much for sharing
this tropical haven; lovely indeed.
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Eric and Sheri Hwang
Edmonds, WA
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| 04/21/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
One of my best vacations. Great beach, snorkeling, food, and way friendly
locals. The house was wonderful with fantastic views, sunsets, and the
avaiability of the bay and town a few steps away. Possibly one of the best
locations on the island, secluded but still in the middle of all the activity.
Thanks for a great time.
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Ted Cafferel
Beaumont, TX
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| 02/05/07 |
Positive
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| Just returned from a 2 week stay at The Halfmoon Bay house. The house is the best on the island! Pure luxury.. Roatan Life did a great job to accomodate and make our stay very easily, from stocking groceries to recommending restaurants. This is definately the snorkel and dive capital of the world! Even with the island power outages, it was a great holiday. |
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Donna, Gibsons, B.C. Canada
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| 10/20/06 |
Positive
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| I had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful Home for my short stay on Roatan. All though it was not completly furnished it was a very nice surprise. The floors and wood work are exquisite as is the tile work. The view from the balanconies are the best on the West end. The shore diving and snorkeling from the House was unbelivable. It was like being in a underwater nursery. Everything I saw was so new and untouched. The corals were prestine and the amount of fish life was amazing.You will love your stay here. |
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Bev Ivey, Seattle, Wa.
206 522-7756 |
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Homeowner Response:
Bev's stay was a preview before we finished decorating and furnishing the house.
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