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Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool

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Your welcome cocktails are waiting for you
Aerial view of Añoranza's Villa (right) and Casita (left)
Arial view of Añoranza showing the sunrise
Another aerial view of the Villa and Casita along with the stairs going down to the Caribbean
Aerial view of Punta Blanca and Añoranza before the Casita and tanning dock were built

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Punta Blanca, Bay Islands
  • Paya Bay Beach
    19 min drive
  • Parrot Tree Beach
    37 min drive
  • Fantasy Island Beach
    42 min drive
  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool

Añoranza's oceanfront Casita was finished May 2021 and offers a king bed, full kitchen, living room, and 2 person shower, along with an oversized patio and plunge pool. The casita can also be booked with our Villa and/or our Casita 2 and 3 if you need more room.
If you’re looking for a true Caribbean island experience, Añoranza is the place for you. If you are looking for a place like Cabo or Tulum, we’re not the destination for you. Leave your designer bags, shoes, jewelry, and clothes at home. All you need to pack are swimsuits, cover-ups, rash guards and flip flops.
Also, if you are looking for nightlife, we recommend booking in West End or one of the destinations mentioned above. Don’t get us wrong, we love Cabo and Tulum but we don’t come to the east side of Roatán for that experience. There are no restaurants within walking distance but you can kayak to a few restaurants or drive 5 minutes to the villages of Oakridge or Punta Gorda to get authentic Caribbean island food. If you don’t want to leave Añoranza we offer full size kitchens for you to cook or hire our private chef to cook.

The oceanfront Casita is located next to our Villa and offers guests an open concept king size bed, living room, and full kitchen area. The kitchen has a gas range, dishwasher, fridge, coffee maker, blender and all cooking appliances and utensils you should need. If you decide you do not want to cook, we can set up our personal chef, Dalia, for one special meal or your entire stay. It also has a UV filter for the entire Casita and a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink so you can drink the water and brush your teeth with it. The living room has a custom built couch that is also a daybed so you can curl up and watch TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or a movie on our smart TV. Unfortunately, Hulu is not available in Honduras but you can get Hulu through the Disney+ App. There is also a Sonos speaker that you can connect your phone to and play music. Make sure you have music downloaded or a Spotify account because Pandora is not available in Honduras.
Just off the king bedroom area is the bathroom with double vanity and a shower with two shower heads. You'll love the view from the shower. There is also a washer and dryer in the closet for guests to use but, we do not provide laundry detergent. Most of our guests just bring a few pods or buy some at the grocery store, Eldon's, on the way to Añoranza. A few steps from the bed are sliding doors that open to an oversized patio with 2 chairs, a table, and a hammock. But the best part is the plunge pool so you can decide if you will be watching sunsets from the pool, the hammock or a chair.
The stairway to the water is shared with the guests staying at the Villa and/or Casita 2 and Casita 3 (if booked) and navigates down a cliff and through the trees. There are 4 landings with benches on the way down where you can stop and take in the view or a sunset. Once you are at the water you will see how clear the water is and can enjoy the sun and sunsets on our dock. There is also great snorkeling from the dock around the small reef at the end of the dock. Also, you can take one of our 4 complimentary, 2 person, kayaks to explore the reef, mangroves or head over to Punta Gorda to grab a drink or food. We have 2 stand up paddle boards that can be rented for $10 a day each.
Matt and Dalia, your host and concierge before and during your stay can help book anything from excursions, dinners reservations, car rentals, or even a babysitter. Dalia is also our private chef so you can book her for your entire stay or a special meal. Matt or Dalia can meet you at the airport too if you would like for an additional fee. Dalia lives on property
Finally, there are a lot of steps on property so Añoranza is not ideal for anyone who cannot manage a lot of steps

Property manager

Shelby and Sean

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 first aid kit

About the area

Roatan

Roatan is home to this holiday home. Paya Bay Beach and Deena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences. Carambola Botanical Gardens and Roatán Marine Park are also worth visiting.
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Punta Blanca, Bay Islands

What's nearby

  • Paya Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hang Out - 19 min drive
  • Pristine Bay Golf Club - 24 min drive
  • Parrot Tree Beach - 37 min drive
  • Fantasy Island Beach - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristi’s Overlook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hole in the Wall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trico - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wagundan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yurumei - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Añoranza Casita 1 + Plunge Pool located?

Situated in Roatan, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Paya Bay Beach, Deena Beach and Parrot Tree Beach. Fantasy Island Beach and Sandy Bay & West End Marine Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found paradise at Anoranza!
We had an amazing stay at Anoranza! The pictures really don’t do this place justice…the house, property and view are gorgeous and definitely surpassed our expectations! Everything was spotless upon our arrival and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Robert was there to greet us and answered all of our questions along the way. We had Dalia cook for us a few times throughout our stay and all the food she prepared for us was exceptional! I will say that Anoranza is off the beaten path on the quieter east side of the island, so you definitely need to rent a car if you plan on staying here and venturing out to do things, but there are lots of amazing activities to do and great little restaurants within a 20 minute drive and it is a really great way to explore all the island has to offer. If you’re thinking about going to Roatan, definitely go and stay at Anoranza! Whether you stay in the main villa or the little casita, both are truly spectacular and you won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Nice premises, very quiet. Robert was awesome, and I highly recommend having Dalia cook for you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessica Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway with Amazing views!
My husband and I stayed in the casita for a babymoon and had the most amazing time! The owners are so nice, the property is immaculate and Robert the host was responsive and very helpful! Things to consider; this property is on a hill in order to have this beautiful view so there are a LOT of stairs. But if you make the trek down to the water, which is even more stairs, there are little landings right where a pregnant momma needed them! We went during off season so the whole island felt quiet and peaceful. Lots of restaurants are closed during off season so you will want to be patient finding one or get some kind of groceries/snacks or take the host's up on their offer for a private chef to come cook for you for a fee. Once you book you'll get an extremely thorough and super helpful email from the owners. We can't wait to go back and stay longer. Maybe next time we'll bring some friends and stay in the villa 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shelby and Sean

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The owners, Shelby and Sean, are glad you found Añoranza and look forward to sharing the Añoranza Experience with you.

Añoranza also means to the owners, stop longing for your dreams and make them happen. Shelby and Sean enjoy beach destinations and traveling the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. Many times, while they were on vacation, they found themselves saying, "I wish we could share this spot with friends and family." The desire to share an amazing place with family and friends is what started their journey through Central America to find the perfect location to build their dream home.

In 2015, they traveled to Roatán after Shelby suggested checking it out because she loved it when she visited on a cruise, 10 years before.

As soon as they stepped onto the lot in Punta Blanca, and saw the view that would eventually turn into Añoranza's, they knew this was where their dream would come true.

They purchased the lot at the end of 2015 and after working with a local architect for over a year on the design of Añoranza, their dream came to life July 2017 when they started construction on the 3-bedroom Villa. It took about 1.5 years to finish the construction but in Feb 2019, the Villa was finished and the doors were opened to guests, May 1st, 2019.

In 2020, the island was closed to tourist because of COVID-19, from March until August, so they started construction on the Casita, April 2020. The Casita was finished April 2021 and the doors were open to guests May 1st, 2021, exactly 2 years from when the doors were opened to the Villa.

Stop longing for a vacation and start living! The reef awaits! Come stay with us!!

CHEERS! SALUD!


Why they chose this property

People always ask us, "Why Roatan?". We looked at Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Panama and Roatán before we decided where our dream would be born. When you see the view, you will know why we chose the quiet community of Punta Blanca.

WHY ROATÁN:
* It's a little over 2 hour direct flight from Houston.

* It has the #1 ranked beach in Central America, West Bay Beach but our favorite beach is a less known beach, Camp Bay Beach. Shhhh let’s keep it our secret.

* It has the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican barrier reef, right off the shoreline of Añoranza.

* The reef supports amazing marine life that attracts scuba divers, free-divers, and snorkelers from all over the world to come explore.

* It also provides calm, protected waters for kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, fly fishing and other water sports.

* A quick boat ride from Añoranza, just on the other side of the reef, you are in deep waters perfect for deep sea fishing.

* It has an amazing Pete Dye designed 18 hole golf course.

* It is part of the "Bay Islands" which means we can explore other islands, a boat or ferry ride away such as Utila, Guanaco, and Cayos Cochinos. There are also small uninhabited islands like Pigeon Cay to explore and have a picnic on.

* It offers zip lining and ATV tours through the jungle

* CEMESA hospital in French Harbor takes U.S. Insurance

* It was a British Commonwealth so most of the locals speak english.

* It has amazing history, culture, people and food

Languages:

English
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