Casa Colorada Is Located On Its Own Little Island

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Utila, Bay Islands

Laguna Beach

1 min walk

Chepes Beach

15 min walk

Iguana Research & Breeding Station

1 min walk

Utila (UII)

1 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Colorada is located on the Utila Cays, just 20 minutes by boat from Utila.

The apartment is facing the ocean and is located in the ground floor of the house with direct access to the ocean. The ambiance of the property invites to relax in a hammock, sunbathe, go snorkeling or swimming and to enjoy quiet evenings around the fire pit.

Moreover the property is close to local restaurants and convenience stores.

This property is based in the ground floor of the house with direct access to the ocean. The first floor is inhabited by the owner and her 2 kids.
The apartment offers two double bedrooms and one triple bedroom, 2 bathrooms with showers, and a spacious and fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Every bedroom is equipped with a fan. Wifi is available in the whole property and there is hot water in the showers.
Casa Colorada is a perfect place for families with children, who want to enjoy quality time with each other in a quiet and original setting.

The Cays are close to Water Cay, an attractive island getaway, plenty dive and snorkel opportunities and Utila itself, where you can enjoy day trips for example to Pumpkin Hill or an Iguana station. If you look for a fishing adventure, you can ask several of our local fishermen, they are happy to take you.

The guests have access to the garden area which includes free use of the fire pit and hammocks provided. Moreover, you can use the bathtub in the garden to enjoy a relaxing bath with sea view.

As this property is located on the Utila Cays, 20 minutes by boat from Utila, there are some important facts to know that are connected with your stay on this island. Furthermore, there are no banks or ATMs at the cays. You can withdraw money only on Utila. Anyways, You can change USD on the cays.
Casa Colorada is based on a bridge connection Jewel and Pidgeon Cay. In order to reach the cays you do need to come by boat. Some local boat - or fishermen offer rides to Utila for a small fee. Normally, a boat leaves in the morning from the cays to Utila and returns on the same day around noon. Nevertheless, a daily commute is not guaranteed. Another option is to charter a boat for 40-50USD.

Staying on the cays offers you the opportunity to experience and be part of a real Honduran fishing island community far away from tourist bustle. The Cayans are a mix of English and Spanish speaking people, who are very friendly, helpful and open minded.

If you like to go diving or learn how to dive ask Anke the owner she is also running a dive operation and can help you with this.

Property manager

Anke Weller

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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This beautiful 'island style' home has one of the best locations on the island

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 21

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be environmental considerate, do not waste water and power.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isla de Utila

Located in Isla de Utila, this apartment is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Laguna Beach and Chepes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bando Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Utila, Bay Islands

What's nearby

Laguna Beach - 1 min walk
Chepes Beach - 15 min walk

Restaurants

The Neptunes At Coral Beach Village
Utila Dream Ferry
Munchies Cafe
Che Pancho
Cay View Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Colorada Is Located On Its Own Little Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Where is Casa Colorada Is Located On Its Own Little Island located?

This family-friendly Isla de Utila apartment building is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Laguna Beach and Chepes Beach.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

15 May 2024

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

Super special

Anke is amazing. From the first minute she guided us. mentored and taught all that we wanted to know.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

3 Mar 2024

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

So awesome!!

We stayed for 4 nights, and the room and host were amazing!! Anke taught us how to use the stove and make coffee, the place was really clean, and there was hot water for showers! Consistent internet, right in the water, secluded but also right in the heart of activity. 100% recommend!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cleotilde R.

18 Feb 2024

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Cleotilde

Anke is a kind woman

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

8 Oct 2023

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Caribbean get away

Great stay in a unique setting. Anke is a very gracious host and can accommodate your every need. Convenient access to groceries stores and restaurants. We enjoyed the friendly locals as well as diving and snorkeling.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

28 July 2023

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

Awesome lady and son

Beautiful house very clean and very well taken care of couldn’t have been better

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

15 Mar 2023

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

Great host!

Anke was amazing and her place was clean and nice. It was great to hear the waves right outside the window at night. Stargazing in the back yard was incredible.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

30 Jan 2023

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Awesome place to stay! Wonderful host!

This little apartment was great! Centrally located on the Caye and our host Anke was fastastic. The apartment was well equipted and brightly decorated. We were a little worried about have no A/C but the fans worked great and there was always a breeze so I hardly even noticed. I can't say enough about Anke and her sweet son Andreas, who woke up at 6:00 AM to tell us goodbye on our last day there. We would definitly book here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

26 Jan 2023

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The night's we spent on the cays felt like being in paradise

The accommodation is a bit away from the crowded and sometimes loud island life in Utila. If you want to relax at the seafront, kajak to uninhabited islands, cook in your private kitchen (little pulperias exist so you can buy fruits and vegetables) oder eat in authentic little restaurants you are definitely right here. We wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Anke and her son were awesome ! Very helpful with setting it up so that it was easy to get there. Gave us a very comprehensive tour of the cay and how everything worked on the island. It was relatively easy and inexpensive to get to the town of Utilla from the cay. Anke was also Great to dive with!! We stayed at 3 different places in the Bay Islands on this trip and I can say this place was our favorite place.

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

11 Apr 2022

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Staying in the heart of the Utila Cays

My husband and I decided we wanted to experience what it’s like to be amongst locals of Utila. We picked the absolute PERFECT place for this! I cannot say enough positive things about our host Anke. From the beginning of booking, with all our questions, to the end of our week she made sure we were taken care of. The locals are friendly and accepting. Other than leaving for dives we mostly stayed on the Cay. Restaurant had delicious barracuda. We loved watching the sunset most nights from the dock at the restaurant. I thought maybe no A/C would be hard but we felt like we acclimated quickly to the heat. We loved lounging in the hammocks drinking coffee in the morning and sitting by the ocean in the evening looking at the stars. Definitely a return destination for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

25 Mar 2022

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Enjoyed our stay

We found Anka to be a great host! She met us at the ferry at Utila. We spent 5 days snorkeling just outside our apartment door! The apartment offers everything you need to cook your own meals or there are a couple of restaurants. We enjoyed talking with the small grocery store owners and the pastries they make are delicious! The island is small and very quaint! Hope to return sometime!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

8 Mar 2022

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Peaceful & private

Worth the travel to get here! If you are looking for off-the-beaten path, quiet, serene, and private, this may be for you. Anke is a wonderful host, she treated me as a friend or family. I definitely recommend staying here and will return to enjoy more of this peaceful retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

van F.

21 Feb 2021

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

Very nice and right on the water 😃😃

Good

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA S.

29 July 2019

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Colorful hidden secret in Paradise

We loved our stay at Anke’s place. The apartment is clean and fully equipped with everything you might need. It is in the best location, you have the caribbean sea as your backyard!!! and it is in a prime location for some amazing snorkeling. Anke is a great host, she even went to pick us up at the Ferry dock at our arrival. We’ve been to Utila before, but not the cays, and I would definitely recommend it, if you want to enjoy the caribbean sea, without all the partying scene and craziness of Utila. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Anke for being such a great host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

3 July 2019

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

Great place to stay on the cays!

Having been to Utila (and the cays) before, we knew what to expect with the location. In a nutshell, the cays are a fishing community full of friendly people. Anke, the owner is a local dive master (instructor? I forgot- sorry Anke!) and as friendly as they come. The lower level of the house is where the renters stay and there is a small sandy area right outside your door and the ocean just steps away. You can easily wade through the water and snorkel right off the back patio. Anke checked in on us from time to time to make sure we had all we needed- drinking water, etc. but was not intrusive. There is a hammock on the patio for relaxing and while there is no AC, there are fans in all the rooms to keep you cool. The breeze flows through the lower level quite well and we never had issues with the heat despite the high summer temps. The house is easy to spot and is centrally located between Pigeon and Jewel Cay. There are a few restaurants on the cays, but hands down we suggest Cay View Restaurant. Saturday BBQ dinner is great, and they have a bunch of other great choices on the menu- fresh fish burgers, fish fingers, etc. There is wifi at the house and it was more than enough to check email, send pics back home, etc. The cays are a 20-30 minute boat ride to Utila town proper, so the cays have a more remote feeling and more of a community vibe and less of the typical party scene in Utila. We used a dive op based in Utila town and they had no issues picking us up from the cays each morning, making Anke's house even better- it let us sleep in and have a shorter boat ride to the north side! A few things to note- the kitchen area has a small fridge for storing some items- juice, snacks etc. It's the minifridge size, but was plenty for us. There is no hot water for the showers, but the was wasn't cold- just cool, which felt great after a day in the sun and on the dive boat. The house was clean and midway through our stay Anke came down to pull and wash the sheets, etc. Anke was very eco-conscious and works to keep the cays and the surrounding ocean as clean as possible. Composting of waste, recycling, etc. were all encouraged and goes a long way to keeping the area clean. One tip- the restaurant nearby has a party on Saturday nights and the music can be a bit loud. If you're a light sleeper, earplugs may help. With all our diving, we were ready for bed and didn't have much of an issue, but just an FYI.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

31 Jan 2019

Amazing ocean front room!

Stayed at the most colorful hidden secret! Private room with everything you need for the perfect getaway. Fully equipped kitchen , clean comfortable beds and the view right on the ocean was breathtaking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

26 Apr 2017

Fantastic host, welcoming community and an unbeatable view

This apartment is the quintessential beach house with unbeatable views from all angles. It is clean, quiet and stocked with everything you could possibly need during your stay. Anke, the property owner, is lovely. She was responsive at all stages of the booking. She left us alone to enjoy what felt like our own private island but she was available and approachable if needed. Just note, the water taxi to and from Utila is a little expensive ($20 per person one way for a 10-15 minute ride), unless you can find a fisherman to take you (much cheaper, only $3, but takes longer). Either way, it is 100% worth it!! Could not recommend this property more highly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Anke Weller

My name is Anke, I am a diving instructor. I came to the Utila Cays in 2006 to work here and felt the warmth of the Cayans right away. It was like coming home. I love the islands and I love diving. We build the house to live our dream and the apartment to share our paradise with our guests.

Why they chose this property

At the time it was the only seafront property available on the Cays.
We are living on an island with almost 360 degree sea view. The stores and restaurants are close by (on a little island everything is close by) and there are no cars.