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Wood sculpture "Sandy Bay Queen" by Swiss artist Rena Kunz, 2021

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9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6460 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Sandy Bay, Roatan Island

Sandy Bay Beach1 min walk
Half Moon Bay Beach8 min drive
West Bay Beach19 min drive
Roatan (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

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. There is no air conditioning, but AC is not really necessary in our home.
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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: small parties allowed

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 holiday 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. Travelling 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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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

Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.) - 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.

What time is check-in at Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic beach front location in spacious property, unique house design located?

This family-friendly Roatan holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Sandy Bay Beach, Carambola Botanical Gardens and Roatan Museum. Half Moon Bay Beach and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.0

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique & Cool

This place is great! Very spacious with a wonderful beach. 2 amazing restaurants a minute walk away and easy to catch a taxi to go explore.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CINDY R.

21 Apr 2024

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.

7 Apr 2024

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.

28 Mar 2024

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.

25 Aug 2023

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

13 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House manager is amazing! Set us up with contacts for getting around.

The views are amazing snorkeling at your front door and the best diving 5 minutes down the beach and 10 minute boat ride

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Candi L.

6 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful area to stay.

Best way to describe is a up north cabin on the beach in the Caribbean. Island life is amazing for sure. The house was really neat. Best way to describe the kitchen would be a bachelor kitchen- plastic lids and no containers they went to. Plenty of pots and pans and dishes though. Suggest a larger sealed container to keep food in it. I tried storing as much in the fridge- we adapted. Such an entertaining house and the view morning, noon and night was never disappointing. Suggest wearing water socks to get out and snorkel from this place for sure! Pino the house manager is pleasant and accommodating. Things that were frustrating could have a few things done here and there for future guests not have to deal with what we did. Dogs run free on the island they knocked our can over three times in 2 weeks -putting the can up in a wood barricade would be nice so that we didn't have to clean the trash up off the ground. Also a local futbol game made the area very busy, I came back to being blocked out of the space provided to park taken by local kids car. Maybe a chain to keep people's cars out of the drive would of helped. I would give my trip and the house 9 of 10 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Missouri

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

My family of four stayed here during the first week of January. The house is charmingly rustic, but very comfortable and had all the amenities needed. It is built ON THE BEACH with the ocean only about 50 feet from the front porch. The beach was well maintained and nearly private to just us (a few guests from other nearby properties would occasionally walk by). The coral reef is very close (150 feet or so) off the front porch and makes for great snorkeling. The home is located in Sandy Bay, which is a beautiful and safe area of Roatan. We never felt unsafe, even though the property has a home alarm system which we could activate. There is no air conditioning for the home; but, we never needed it since the home opens nicely to let the ocean breeze in. Fans are provided in all the rooms and provided plenty of comfort when needed. There are two restaurants within 1/4 mile of walking distance by beach from the home. The full kitchen was convenient for meals we decided to cook at home...pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. We rented a vehicle to explore the island (I recommend). The home's location made for a great launch to popular areas such as West End, West Bay, and is only about a 20 minute drive to the airport (Little French Key is about 40 minutes). Our local host for the home, Pino, was always available and very helpful with questions about activities on the island. Pino was great! Overall, this rental was a great value and made for a great trip to Roatan! Than you, Hans, for allowing us to stay at your beautiful beach home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Connie P.

21 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

We loved being wide open to nature and right on the shore

We so enjoyed staying 3 weeks at this one of a kind, specially designed rustic house in the best location. Pino, the p. Manager was great and the ease and accessibilty to everything we like about Roatan was also great. It's nature at the beach in central america. There will be no see ems, dogs will bark and if you're lucky you'll have those lovely rain showers just enough. This property is 10 years old and its owner lives a world away, things could be newer or cleaner but... Everything that mattered worked just fine. The kitchen is well supplied and there's plenty of ways to have fun and make yourself comfortable in this special property.

Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

17 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique home

Interesting, unique house in a great location. The house was as advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Temara M.

1 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique stay

The home is in a lovely residential area. It’s very quiet and in walking distance of a few great restaurants. The home has an indoor/outdoor feel which made us feel very close to nature. On the downside, there are a lot of biting insects inside the home. My husband and I are suffering from severe painful and itchy bites covering our arms and legs. I cannot say if they are sand flea or bed bug bites. I’d recommend that the host treats the home and beds for this issue. It would also be great to have a couch for gathering. On a positive note, Eddy is an amazing tour guide. He really went above and beyond to make our visit fun and exciting. He’s so knowledgeable about the island, the people and activities. Pino is the perfect host. He explained the home and its quirks very thoroughly so we didn’t have any issues locking up. Check in was easy and seamless. The ocean directly in front of the home is teeming with life and provides a beautiful sunset view.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

FIDEL R.

22 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I loved the house ..everything is nice and I enjoy it. I recommend the house to everyone

Nice house to enjoy the whole weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

2 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Getaway

We had the time of our lives on this trip! The house is unique with stunning architecture. Expect a private beach to yourselves and private waters. You can snorkel right from the house to the reef. Snorkel gear is at the house. You can walk the beach to two close by restaurants with amazing food and friendly servers. You can also walk the beach down to watch the dolphins at Anthony's Keys or you can sign up to go to Anthony's Keys to swim with the dolphins. If you want to go to different areas of the island we just walked out to the road and a taxi grabbed us right away. The sloths nearby is an amazing experience at Bodden and available to text on Whatsapp for a pickup. Sandy Bay is the perfect location. You have your own private area, can walk to everything, yet can easily pick up a taxi if you want to go farther away. Hans sets you up with people during your stay to get to the house. Pino was wonderful for check in and out and questions during the trip. Eddy, our driver, was amazing and brought us to the grocery store on the way to the house from the airport and helped us throughout the trip when we texted him. Hans responded immediately with questions that we had through the VRBO messenger when we had them before the trip. There are 3 unique and stunning bedrooms. One that you can view the stars from the bed with access to the porch and a private bathroom. Another that has a tree in it with access to another porch and a private bath. Lastly, one that you get a full view of the ocean! There are lots of decks, hammocks, an outdoor shower, and a beautiful rooftop deck. The property is large and has a volleyball court on it and a swing under an almond tree. We highly recommend this property!

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Lenexa, KS

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach front house!

This is a quirky home with a gorgeous, wide open view of the beach! Three large glass doors slide all the way open for an open air space for the large kitchen and dining table. The locking system was ingenious. I loved the bedroom that looked out on to the beach, however it is completely separate from the house, so not near a bathroom. However the other two rooms each have their own bathroom. There is also a large, open space on the side of the house that has a clothesline to hang towels, etc., but would also is a delightful place to practice yoga. The two hammocks were comfortable and perfect for relaxing in. We loved all of the friendly beach dogs that roamed the area! The Blue Bahia is a nice restaurant and dive shop just down the beach, and Anthony's Key (dolphin activities!) is within walking distance. Pino was a very nice house manager. Haans was very easy to work with, and especially accommodating when we had an issue with our booking. We had a wonderful time at Casa Argenta!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

James B.

12 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot.

Wonderful setting in a perfect area. House fit our needs very nicely. Had a wonderful 3 week stay!

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Leigh R., Vista, CA, USA

26 Jan 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky, needs a little tlc

The tropics have not been kind to this 8 year old house as it could use some tlc. I'm sure it will be fixed by the time you read this but the roof was leaking in several spots and it had been for a while. It is a great location and a good value but not a good fit for small kids (no hand rails) or anyone not in good shape. Jiggle the toilet handle so it doesn't run on, give the fridge door an extra push to close and use two people to open some of the doors although one of the bedroom doors was completely stuck. . It was so drafty during a storm that the spaghetti wouldn't boil. The only seats are dining room chairs, which aren't very comfy. Despite this, we had a great time, both the owner and manager are very pleasant to deal with, and I would recommend it with the caveat to just expect something different than a resort experience. The location is fantastic with snorkeling right there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Suzie B., Charlotte, NC

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for us

We really enjoyed staying at this home. Its a beautiful home. Rustic for sure. We could snorkel right off the beach. Walk to Bahia Beach Grill. A shame Sunken Fish was closed while we were there. Very close to West End. Without all the commotion unless we wanted it. Great location. The property manager was very responsive if we needed anything which wasn't much. If you like the outdoors, this could be a great option for you. Not much of a breeze though, so keep that in mind. We would rent here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

23 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront Paradise

We loved everything about this property! The manager is very responsive and helpful, the space is very original, and you can’t beat the beachfront view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

4 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on the beach vacation

The house was perfect for our trip to Roatan, we spent 10 days relaxing on the beach and had everything we needed. Plenty of room, towels and linens, snorkel gear. The house manager was responsive and helped us get oriented to the neighborhood. There were restaurants and things to do close by and easy access to the main road. Be aware that the pictures of the house were probably taken when the house was new and 7 years of being by the ocean has taken some of the shine off. It was a rustic, interesting beach house for us that we enjoyed staying in. Also, it would be nice if there was a couch or something on the breezeway or the front deck as there isn't much of a gathering place other than the dining table inside. All in all, great location, price and opportunity.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

27 Apr 2019

Amazing beach hideaway

Everything about this lace was perfect. Walk the beach to nearby restaurants, amazing water views, exceptional hosts and perfectly suited home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Boise, Idaho

6 Apr 2019

Lisa H-

Rustic beach house that we enjoyed for a week. Beach is amazing here, but make sure and use 100% deet as mosquitos and sand fleas are hearty early morning and late evenings. The sand/beach is amazing here and the snorkeling is super easy for beginners. A little more noise at night with locals and resident beach dogs. Enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much to Hans and manager Tanja.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

28 Jan 2019

Casa Argenta was all it was advertised to be.

Casa Argenta was spacious, comfortable and adequately furnished. Location was convenient for good snorkeling off the beach, walk-to restaurants and dive operations, taxis or buses were readily available. The Manager greeted us and showed the house giving a general orientation in addition to supplying us with an up-to date printed list of tips, restaurants and activities. We enjoyed our stay at the house, as well as Roatan.

Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R., Grand Junction Colorado USA

13 Mar 2018

Eclectic and fun beachouse

We enjoyed Casa Argenta to the max! The views were awesome. The space was well planned and unique. The kitchen and huge dining area were perfect for our needs. The design was really good to keep air flowing well and kept us comfortable. Tania the property manager was easily available, and helpful helped us to plan some unique experiences on the Island. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kathleen H.

21 Apr 2017

Island house that will make you feel like you love on your own private island

The stay was great and Tanjah couldn't have been more helpful. She was very responsive to our needs and always there when we needed her, but never intrusive. It's an island house, so it's a little quirky, but the views and location make it more than worth it. We would stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Hans-Jurg Pfaff

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.