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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Roatan, Bay Islands
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Roatán Marine Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Capture moments that matter-Family & couples friendly-Private pool-Ocean views

Discriminating guests 🅛🅞🅥🅔 this romantic villa in traditional Caribbean colors & charm★Private pool★Comfortably sleeps 10 in 5 spacious bedrooms with King and Queen size beds★Covered outdoor dining with BBQ★Breathtaking sunsets & cooling trade winds★Free Netflix, Disney+, Apple Music & TV+ in stunning 4K HD★Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher★Keurig★Free washer & dryer★A few minutes from beaches, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping in West End, West Bay and Sandy Bay★No lines, no crowds, no room numbers.

Tucked into a lush hillside overlooking the mesmerizing turquoise ocean, our home welcomes you to an unforgettable vacation. There is no telling how an adventure at Chillax Roatan will affect you...just know it will. Adventures, together moments, and splashing out included.

Are you looking for something unique among the crowd of cookie-cutter, matchbox-size hotel, resort rooms, and Roatan vacation rentals? Looking for a luxurious villa for rent on Roatan you can afford, with all the amenities you’d expect from upscale, boutique hotels? Seeking that authentic Roatan experience? Look no further and experience world class island living at Chillax Roatan.

Outside, you'll find a private pool and covered patio; a perfect place to kick back and relax. The clear line of sight from inside the house to the pool makes it easier to keep an eye on splashing children and have a peace of mind.

Inside, the sense of comfort, intimacy, and tranquility continues. All five bedroom are a vacation within themselves. Our premium 10-inch memory foam beds will offer the best sleep ever- deep and restful. Each bedroom has its own whisper-quiet AC which can be set to your desired temperature for the ultimate comfort.

A fully appointed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops has everything you'll need to prepare breakfasts on the terrace, picnic meals, or a fancy dinner after a day of fun in the sun. Whether you decide to eat in or out, or enjoy a take-out, everything you can think of is here.

The villa couldn’t be better situated, away from the noise and tourist crowds and yet close to everything. There are plenty of activities just around the corner, such as snorkeling, dolphin and monkey encounters, ziplining, horseback riding, scuba diving, to name a few.

A brand-new water filtration system was just installed. Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the entire property so that you can stay in touch with friends and family back home. Netflix, Disney+, Apple Music, and Apple TV+ included! HD cable TV offers both English and Spanish channels that you can enjoy on the 50” wide-screen Samsung Smart TVs. Two sets of modern washer and dryer are available on premise. We offer a safe for your valuables, a 24/7 alarm system, and private carport with plenty of additional parking for 3 cars.

Our property manager Laura is just around the corner and a phone call away to assist with any issues or island activities.

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆- 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Half Moon Bay Beach. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washer/dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include limo or town car service and babysitting
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Half Moon Bay Beach and Roatán Marine Park
Capture moments that matter-Family & couples friendly-Private pool-Ocean views offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Capture moments that matter-Family & couples friendly-Private pool-Ocean views.

This Roatan villa is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For your safety and comfort, we can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests regarless of age.

Please state accurately the total number of adults, infants, and children. Extra guests after the first 6 guests are $55/night/person.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Note from host: Please contact us to discuss

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Note that the pool is not fenced

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Capture moments that matter-Family & couples friendly-Private pool-Ocean views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chillax Roatan

We had a great time! The property is large and quite and has a gate, the pool is awesome and the AC works great. The checkin process was easy and the host stayed in touch to answer any questions throughout our stay, she also put us in touch with Alex who who provided optional transportation, he was very helpful. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 couples

The house was nice and we loved that each bedroom had beds for couples and each had a bathroom. The upstairs bathroom was not super clean but the rest of the house was so I think the cleaners just forgot to do the floor in one room. We had plenty of toilet paper for the week which is always nice. They gave us plenty of bottled watered, coffee, and all the spices you need for cooking. The pool gets sun around mid day for a couple hours. The location is is good proximity by taxi to west end and west bay is just a bit farther. You should know that you really can't walk to much with the busy road and crazy drivers or at least we didn't think we should chance it. The larger the group, the more the taxi drivers want to charge - they try for $5 per person to go to west end or west bay and you can talk them down. When we went with just two people, it was $1-2 per person. With our group of 8, it was usually $3 per person.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

Perfect house - big enough for two families. Great location near West End. Property manager was really helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family of 6– ages 10 to 78–spent 2 weeks at Chillax. It is conveniently located to the West End and a bit farther down the road is West Bay. Sandy Beach is very close just across the main road. This was our first visit to Roatan—a beautiful island. The house worked perfectly for us. Our kids had the three spacious bedrooms and baths in the main house and we enjoyed the separate house with two bedrooms and bath a few steps away—all air conditioned. We prepared several meals at home in the well equipped kitchen. The pool provided many fun times and a cooling end to a day out. We chose to rent a car for the two weeks (ask for Alex, he’s great to work with) instead of depending on two taxis to get around. If you are a bit adventurous and not a timid driver we would recommend that—some side roads look like driveways but the mostly handmade signs will give you an idea what is located on them. Doing a bit of research helps. We discovered many restaurants as well as resorts whose beautiful beaches were available to the public after a drink or a meal. We found everyone to be very friendly. Seeing the island from the water is a must whether it is a private charter or with a group—it gives you a different perspective and shows the island’s true beauty. We took a snorkeling trip with a barbecue lunch prepared and a separate fishing trip. The few issues/questions that arose were quickly addressed by Laura. We enjoyed our annual family spring trip and think you will as well at Chillax.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of space for everyone

We were a group of six people. We had plenty of space. The kitchen is big and we cooked several meals, including Thanksgiving dinner (turkeys were available at the grocery store). We also had two rental cars and there was ample parking at the house. The swimming pool is lovely. So are the flowers which attract hummingbirds. We all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME PLACE

Chillax Roatan is a great place, the property manager Laura was terrific, everybody was very helpful. The owners, Rudy & Antje are very nice people, I had problems with my original travel dates after paying for everything, the owners worked with me and was able to accommodate the dates that I was able to travel. I would definitely stay again on my next visit to see myy family.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

My family joined me for a week while I was on the island for some scuba training. This property worked out great for us. There were 6 of us, so the home was large enough where we each had plenty of space to relax. My wife and I stayed in the apartment out back, which was nice for even more space and comfort. We had most of our meals at the house, and the kitchen and indoor/outdoor eating areas were perfect. We did some swimming, tanning, and grilling out by the pool, and played some of the board games inside on the off chance it rained. The property manager, Laura, was wonderful. She is very prompt with any needs or questions you might have. The landscaper that might stop by is also very nice, he gave my mother-in-law some fresh coconuts and limes from the trees on property. This is my third time to the island, and I knew my family wanted to head to a variety of places, so we rented a large SUV. The property is up on a hill with some partial water views of the north shore, so the driveway is on the steeper side. For this property, but really for Roatan in general, I would not recommend renting a tiny, low to the ground car. Roads on the island can have some pretty big pot holes here and there. We went to the Island Dive Center, Daniel Johnson' Monkey and Sloth Hang Out, Eldon's Supermarket, Roatan Brewing Company, South Shore Ziplines, The Rum Factory, Flowers Bay, West Bay, West End, etc, so the rental SUV was perfect for us. If you are traveling around the island less, you can certainly cab it or Laura can set you up with some transportation. All the places I mentioned are probably $30USD or less with the longest ride being about 30 mins, Hopefully, some of this info was helpful. Overall, my family and I had a great time, and I would definitely recommend staying here f you come to Roatan! Have fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary and Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay in Roatan

We enjoyed staying at Chillax. The owner’s were easy to work with and communicated well. Laura met us at the home for things we needed to know and was a wealth of knowledge. She had arranged airport pickups for us. Home was well equipped. They provided drinking water. The patios were large and covered, we did have some rain so we enjoyed the coverings that allowed us to sit outside. Views of surrounding areas and greenery were wonderful and very tropical. Beds were very comfortable. Home was very clean and well kept. It was a short drive to West End. We used taxis to get around. We stayed ten nights. There were four of us staying. The home has plenty of room for a larger family.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic please

Way above expectations! They thought of everything. We have stayed at more than 20 VRBO properties in Roatan and this was top notch. Extensive kitchen, thick nice towels and plenty of them, washer/dryer, great wifi, great mattresses/pillows/sheets, very clean. Great pool, beautiful grounds. There are even Bluetooth speakers around to enjoy your own music at the pool. Wonderful indoor/outdoor living layout, just want you want on an Island vacation. Everything was in top shape (not always the case in Roatan). Perfect for our kids. Very close drive to West End/Bay. Car rentals in Roatan are inexpensive. Roatan was amazing as always. Laura the property manager was there to meet us. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the property and Island in general. Not intrusive at all. She was back at the end of our trip to collect keys, etc, perfect. Great week at a wonderful home. Thank you, we will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Ever!

This was the best vacation and Chillax Roatan was a big part of it. We stayed in the main house which has 3 bedrooms. There is an attached guest house with 2 additional bedrooms for larger families. All 3 bedrooms have an air conditioning unit which was a blessing for this family used to having central air! Each bedroom also had their own bathroom. Our master bedroom had a wonderful balcony with a table and several chairs where we enjoyed a drink or two while watching the sunset. The sun does set at 6:30 pm which was something to get used to. The downstairs lanai is where we had breakfast and coffee each morning. There is a large table with enough room for 8 with a fan overhead. The pool, hammock and lounge chairs were huge hits and where we spent any daylight hours when we weren't in town. The washer and dryer came in handy since we stayed 2 weeks but did not want to travel with 2 weeks worth of clothing. The house is close to Gibson Bight Marina which is where my husband and sister-in-law jogged to the beach each morning. There are hills and not much room to walk so for most ventures we opted to take a taxi. We would stand at the end of the driveway and most times waited under a minute for one to stop and take us to our destination. Make sure you negotiate a price ahead of time. We paid 30 lempira per person (~$1.25 USD) for a ride from Chillax to West End which is where we spent most of our time. We became scuba certified, snorkeled and dived, swam with dolphins, learned to make chocolate, shopped and ate local cuisine. PS - you have to try a Monkey Lala from Sundowner's! We rented a mid-size car for a couple days to travel to other parts of the island. I would suggest an SUV if you were to rent as some of the roads are rough. We then went zip lining, jet skiing and met and handled sloths, birds and monkeys. At the end of every busy, wonderful, tiring day, we came back to Chillax which was perfectly situated. Far enough away to be completely peaceful and secluded but close enough to get to so many wonderful things in no time. Property managers Ton and Zilla answered our many questions and gave us many suggestions to make our trip stress-free and enjoyable. Whenever we reached out they responded immediately. Thanks to all for making this a trip of a lifetime for our family. We definitely want to return and know we will look no further for accommodations as Chillax Roatan was perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Terrific time highly recommend

We spent a week at Chillax Roatan and it was an amazing experience. The highlights: - Private pool that was just the right size - Wildlife everywhere, hummingbirds, island birds and lizards all around the property. Palm trees, a lemon tree, banana tree and lime bush all on premises. - Very comfortable beds. (This is the type of underrated thing which can ruin the best of vacations if the mattress is skimped on.) - 5 minutes from West End, a quintessential Caribbean town with a good mix of locals and tourists (lots of great dining options but not the Caribbean Disneyland feel you get in West Bay.) - Plenty to do. Our family trip included zip lines, sloths, a glass bottom boat tour, snorkeling and a 2 hr lesson at the chocolate factory. This is the place for you if: you like authentic experiences that allow for some luxuries (namely the pool and home facilities). Things to be aware of: Roatan is part of Honduras, in the sense that Hawaii is part of the US. There is overlap in terms of government/currency etc. But the island has its own unique culture. As such fears for safety that exist on the mainland don’t exist on the island. It’s important to separate the 2. That said we didn’t wear fancy jewelry, left the engagement ring at home and brought limited cash out to town along with the credit and debit cards. At no time did we feel unsafe, but preferred to keep a low profile. We leveraged taxis to and from West End. You can grab a cab at the end of the driveway (didn’t ever have to wait more than 5 minutes) and for $1 per person you get a ride into town. Getting back to the house takes some ability to speak in broken Spanish (tell the driver to go towards Gibson Bay etc). If you were to come with a large group (something we’d love to do upon return) it would make sense to rent a car. Also our children were 5 and 7. Much younger and the logistics may have become difficult, but we had no issues. Bottom line is if you like a bit of relaxed adventure, an ability to become entrenched for a time with the culture with where you are staying and having the Caribbean world for you at your fingertips with just a little work this is the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Beautiful island home

Our family of 6 enjoyed our week at Chillax. The location is convenient to West Bay and West End. The pool if fabulous. Zilla and Ton were helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Perfect for Family!

We are a family of four and this property proved perfect for us during our first stay in Roatan. We enjoyed staying in the Sandy Bay area because of the quiet location and nearby beach, but were close enough to West End to be there within a few minute drive. The master suite was beautiful and it was wonderful having AC in all of the bedrooms. The kitchen was well supplied and was great for cooking meals when we felt like staying in after a long day. The view was breathtaking-not real close to the water but a good enough view to take in every morning on the upper balcony. Having beach towels, W/D, games, etc made packing much simpler! We can't say enough about Chillax. Ton and Zilla, the property managers, made sure we had all our questions answered prior to our stay. Although we rented a car since it was our first time visiting, we won't be next visit since the taxi service is so easy and parking is difficult to come by in town. We will definitely be returning to this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Great time at Chillax!

Our group of 3 adults and two kids (and some guests, here and there) had a great time over our 2 week stay. This is an older house, but big and open with lots of outdoor space to relax. Its on a big, private lot and pretty gardens and palm trees, you cannot see any other homes unless up on the second floor balcony, and they are far away. Decent pool, good security, very comfy beds, and nice showers. Property managers were excellent and live close by. We rented a car to explore the island and to buy groceries, but you could get away with just taking taxi and water taxi from West End to West Bay if you are happy to just hang out on the west side. A little noisy, being close to the road, but good location otherwise. Short walk to get out to the Sandy bay beach and restaurants. Solid 4.5 stars, I would likely try to rent it again if we return.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA S.

Beautiful place!! The house is well laid out and the outside spaces are fantastic.

My family and I had a wonderful time here. We were given a lot of great and much needed information about the island upon our arrival. The house was beautiful and very nicely furnished. The kitchen was well equipped and we were easily able to cook many of our meals. The grounds and pool were very well kept up. We stayed outside all day, enjoying the rain from a very spacious covered patio and the sun in the pool and on the deck. The location was great and had beautiful views. We would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Great House. Great Location. Great Island.

Chillax is a fantastic rental property. The entire rental experience was positive. The owners and property managers are engaged and eager to work with you. They answered every question we had. They made us feel comfortable and welcomed. In short, if you want a family style home that's less than a 10 minute drive from West End with a pool and a view, this is your place. We didn't need to rent a car, as the taxis were easy enough. Though we will rent a car for a day on next visit to get to the east side of the island on our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

David L., Atlanta, GA

Amazing Home and Amazing Vacation!

Chillax is everything that you dream will it be, and it was the pillar of what my family of 5 calls one of favorite vacations of all time. The pictures are very accurate and the property is absolutely lovely. We arrived in Roatan on a direct flight from Atlanta, and the driver that the house managers (Ton & Zilla) arranged for us met us curbside at the airport. 15 minutes later we were pulling into the gated driveway and met by Ton & Zilla who gave us a thorough orientation of the home and property. We went into West End for dinner the first night and enjoyed a wonderful meal at "The Landing" (wonderful ceviche) overlooking Half Moon Bay and beautiful sunset. We thought about a renting a car for our stay but quickly found that it was much easier / faster / less-expensive to use the taxi system. We rarely waited more than 90 seconds at the base of the driveway to get a cab (called "colectivos"), and it was an easy ride into West End for $1.50 USD (30 Lempira) / person. We stopped in the PetroSUN gas station just before town and used their ATM machine which we found to be the easiest and most secure machine in town. Chillax has a generously-sized and equipped kitchen which made it quite simple to prepare 1-2 meals / day. Some rentals we've stayed in have been sparsely outfitted, but the owners and managers of Chillax go out of their way to make sure everything is easy - the kitchen had plenty of supplies (spices, oils, salt, pepper, butter) and even a few bottles of nice wine from the owners. The owners and local manages are exceptionally good with communications which made our stay easy and hassle-free. Can't wait to go back! A few of our favorite memories: - Diving with Erica and Coco at West End Divers -- Sea Turtles, Spotted Eels, Moray Eels, Rays - Al fresco meals poolside at Chillax - watching fireworks from the locals on Christmas Eve (neighbor across the street "Ben" is a great guy and very helpful) - Eating a fresh coconut from the trees on the property - my daughter and I made Pineapple / Coconut smoothies - Eating a "Baleada" for breakfast at Calelu's Grocery - avocado, chorizo, egg, beans and the best tortilla you've ever eaten - Swinging from the ropes of the "public" sailboat in Half Moon Bay - Great fun to swim to the boat and swing on the ropes with the locals - Healthy lunch at LaLa's in West End - Excellent ceviche! - Morning and evening walks on Sandy Bay Beach - very close to the house.

6/10 Okay

RAy H.

mixed bag

The first impressions and exhilarations gave way to disappointment when there was no hot water for 2 small children and my pregnant daughter to shower. The Manager was prompt to access the problem and attempted to resolve the issue himself. To no avail. Repairmen arrived and determined the water heat had failed. Day two came and went. Day three the new water heater was installed and the promise of a hot shower awaited our return from dinner that night. Alas, no hot water. The manager came and shared he had not adjusted the temperature to the very hot setting and he would make that adjustment. He tested the water in the kitchen sink to confirm our findings. The hot water never was resolved during our stay and manager Ton seemed to think we were just finicky guest and never returned. Even telling us we were free to leave if we were not having a good vacation, a suggestion we were in no position to accept on day 5 of our stay. The pool house bathroom flooded on the 1st day of our stay and was not repaired. The children had to run through the house wet from the pool to use the potty. The lack of a washer and dryer hampered the towels getting dry at the end of the day or to do any laundry. The grounds are lovely, the setting atop a hill with views to the west end is breathtaking. The private pool was the main deciding factor for our family. The room set up is very functional. The second story master bedroom large and spacious. The street noise starts early and most noticeable from the master suite. If you are a early riser it will not bother. The dive shops and food service are really not in walking distance for the average person. We rented a car and this afforded us the run of the island. The major shopping market is a 10 minute drive back toward Coxin. The Thai, Tranquil sea, Lighthouse restaurants our favorite dining. The rotisserie chicken shack worth visiting. Rudy the owner was engaging and vowed to fix the problems listed here. I believe he was most perplexed and offered remedies to our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2015