| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 9 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/26/10 |
Positive
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The house was great it was Amazing to wake with the sounds of the ocean every morning or just to watch the waves roll in while enjoying our coffee on one of the large decks. The house was as promised,great views, nice pool, spotless, lots of room with privacy between bedrooms and very well equipped. We loved the snorkeling and kayaking right in front of the house. We also want to thank Kevin and Claire they were great!! They put us at ease right away and were willing to assist us in any way to make our vacation a great one. We explored the island from one end to the other during our visit and decided we had picked the best location to stay. We would recommend zip lining at pirates of the Caribbean , snorkeling with dolphins at Anthony's key and a especially a day at the The Santé Wellness Center. For dining we would recommend Gios seafood in French harbor, Marble Hill Farms and our best meal was lunch served at the Sante Wellness Center. Roatan was great and we will be back.
Thank you once again
Sharlene & Wade |
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Anonymous, Montreal, Canada |
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| 12/30/09 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a family Christmas vacation week (Dec. 19-26, 2009) at Far Tortuga, First Bight. Accommodation at this beautiful villa met all our expectations. Claire & Kevin, property mgrs met us at the airport and waited patiently as we took possession of our rental car(a 4x4 is a must for the coastal roads). The villa commands an outstanding view of the Caribbean with full view of the sunset which is spectacular. We welcomed the fresh water infinity pool for days lounging on the deck or after a full day of snorkelling/diving. Cell phone was provided for our use on the island and Kevin was a phone call away for any concerns re restaurants, directions, etc. Our first few days were overcast and rainy so we seized the opportunity to travel the coastal roads. Of particular interest was the Garifuna village of Punta Gorda, Jonesville (it took some time to locate the Hole in the Wall Restaurant but well worth it), and snorkelling/diving at Pigeon Caye. We were fortunate to meet up with Larry and his Islander dive boat (ask about him at the Hole in the Wall) who took us for the day to this pristine offshore island Paradise. Highly recommend a visit to Roatan with a stay at Far Tortuga. |
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Nancy,Mike, Dan & Cass, Burlington, ON
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| 09/09/09 |
Positive
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We had a very pleasant and relaxing time at Far Tortuga. Anne, the owner, was very friendly and provided us with a lot of useful information prior to our arrival, and Claire and Kevin welcomed us to Roatan and were very helpful.
The House is lovely, with beautiful views and only steps away from the dock at First Bight, where you can launch the Canoe or inflatable row boat available at the house. Especially pleasant early morning or in the evening. We highly recommend bringing snorkeling gear, or renting it for $5 nearby at Turquoise Bay. You can spend many wonderful hours in the water this way - just remember to put on sun block (there's plenty in the house in case you forget...).
The one thing to remember, is that you need to rent a car for your stay if you want easy access to the house and other attractions on the island. Clair and Kevin can help there as well. |
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The Hausers |
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| 04/27/09 |
Positive
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| Far Tortuga was just perfect for our family of 4 boys. My sister-in-law and her 2 girls stayed in the house right next door, which was great for all involved. Kevin and Claire, the house managers, were so responsive to our needs (a doctor visit, ideas on where to go, etc) and requests. The house has a perfect set up, great amenities & fully equipped (the juicer we missed is on it's way as I write this)...open floor plan to utilize views & water breezes, couldn't get closer to the water without being in it, isolated from crowds, close enough to get to grocery store or restaurants without a haul, cell phone & internet service when needed, use of the kayak & snorkeling eqpt. Our stay in Roatan included visiting Turquoise Bay for an exciting day diving (Subway Watersports is a great dive shop there), a whale shark visit originating out of West Bay, a day trip to hang with the crowds in West End (it was the week of Santa Semana (sp?) so it was packed), & snorkeling right outside the front door of the house! On our travels throughout the island we did not hesitate to pick up hitch hikers in our little pickup & drop them whenever they knocked on the back window. One 11 yo boy even spent the day with our family in West End after picking him up in French Harbor....hard to imagine MY 11yo just hanging with strangers for the day, but it all seemed right for Roatan. A super island, friendly & easy, and a fantastic house. One activity I'd like to forget & discourage was the Iguana Park...pitiful how the animals were cooped up in too-small cages & I'm sure the entrance fee was not utilized in any conservation or educational way. Overall, a great HomeAway from Home. |
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Amy & Tom, Pittsburgh, PA
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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| Far Tortuga is an absolutely beautiful property in a great location. Very relaxing to be right on the ocean and able to overlook the waves while sitting in the pool and cooling off. The house itself has a great layout and is equipped with everything you need to feel at home and then some. The wraparound decks are wonderful to sit in the sun or just relax with a beverage, or snooze in a hammock while listening to the waves beside you. The snorkelling directly in front of the house was amazing!!! The property managers were extremely friendly and helpful. They met us at the airport, guided us directly to the house, and provided some helpful insider tips on island life and various restaurants and activities which allowed us to jump right into our vacation. Having access to a cell phone and the internet were very convenient and helped in our planning of activities for the week as well as keeping in touch with home. Roatan is paradise and we would go back to this house in a flash! Definitely give this property the highest recommendation. |
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Andrew & Tiffany |
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in this beautiful home for a week at the end of March. This was our first experience using VRBO and we would now not hesitate to book this way again. I can honestly say that this property was like a dream. The house was even larger & prettier than the pictures implied. My first impression was “Wow… is this really all ours?” It had the feel of an ultra-relaxed, ocean-front beach house. Due to the fabulous weather all week, we spent very little time indoors, the majority of our time was spent relaxing on the expansive deck… or lounging in & around the refreshing infinity pool (with the endlessly wide ocean-view!!). The home was equipped with multiple ceiling & floor fans which provided the perfect little refresher from the heat. I had been a bit worried about having no air-conditioning, but much to my surprise (between breezes through the bedroom windows & out on the deck, fans, pool, etc) I found I was really quite comfortable! You will definitely require a rental vehicle at this home, as it is a good five minute drive down a dirt road to get to & from the main road to restaurants, villages, etc. (I recommend an air-conditioned truck) And you really MUST tour around the Island – it is beautiful; so many great nooks & crannies to explore! The Property Managers, Kevin & Claire, couldn’t have made us feel more at home; they were available via cell for anything we may have needed and answered all questions we had about the area/Island… even stopped at a grocery store with us upon arrival the first night, which was very helpful indeed. We miss the beautiful & tranquil Far Tortuga so much already!! |
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Nikki & Alan Brew, London, ON |
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| 04/01/09 |
Positive
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| My wife, myself and another couple stayed at "Far Tortua" for 1 week in February, 2009. I wish that we had stayed longer! The house was great! It is very open with lots of deck space for lounging and enjoying the ocean view and sunsets. With the main bedrooms on opposite ends of the house, there was plenty of privacy. There is excellent wall diving and snorkeling within feet of your deck, and the kayak was great for cruising around the inlet and the open sea. The area is very quiet and all of the neighbors are friendly. Kevin and Claire were a great help and a tremendous source of information about attractions on the island. When we go back, we will definately stay here again! If you want a great place to kick back and enjoy the tropics - this is your place! |
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Michael Mahoney, Norway, MI |
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| 09/14/08 |
Positive
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| Anyone wanting to rent a house anywhere on the island with no doubt rent this lovely home, especially if you are divers. Right on the beach, the dive boats come daily 200 yards from the house, but does not interupt the privacy. It is a lovely home with three bedrooms, a large well equiped kitchen, fabulous verandahs visited by many hummingbirds with a infinity pool with waves lapping right below. There were constant breezes, incredible sunrises, and star watching like you can not believe. The home is centrally located on the island; convenient to everything. If the house were for sale, we would wait in line to try to own it. We can not wait to return to "Far Tortuga". |
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Anonymous, Austin, TX |
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