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On the beach
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Sandy Bay, Roatan
  • Popular LocationSandy Bay Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Bay Beach10 min drive
  • AirportRoatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)21 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Beach24 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great spot on Sandy Bay. Close enough to walk along the beach to a few places to enjoy a meal. On site security at night...
Barry L.
Dec 2, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cabana Guest Cottage

Studio cottage on the beach with a queen size bed, full functioning kitchen, dining area, deck with ocean views, air conditioning, cable and Wifi, fans. Local cell phones, and all linens are provided. Also includes midweek maid service.

A six acre garden of Eden with over 40 fruit and palm trees, 300 feet of private beach, shared with the main house, gated with security guard and resident property manager.

The property is within the Marine Reserve. The reef is 100 ft. swim from the dock; the dolphin pen about a 50 ft. swim. Anthony's Key is two blocks away as is Octopus Dive School. A full-time housekeeper is available for cooking, cleaning, and babysitting for an additional fee. The three best restaurants are a three minute walk away. The property is just 20 minutes from the airport and Coxen Hole.

** ** Guests Traveling FROM Unites States: From January 26th 2021, you will also need a negative Antigen or PCR Test (taken within 72hours) to get back into the United States.

Antigen tests can be done next door at Anthony's Key for $75
PCR tests can be arranged to be done at The Sanctuary for $250

** Cancellation Policy: During this uncertain time of Covid19 we are happy to help you reschedule your trip due to Covid illness or travel restrictions.

*** Please check your country's current Covid-19 travel restrictions before making a booking.

Property manager

Lucile Yaney

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Cabana Guest Cottage Sandy Bay
The Cabana Cottage Roatan
The Cabana Guest Cottage Roatan
The Cabana Guest Cottage Cottage
The Cabana Guest Cottage Cottage Roatan
The Cabana Cottage Roatan
The Cabana Guest Cottage Roatan
The Cabana Guest Cottage Cottage
The Cabana Guest Cottage Cottage Roatan

About the neighborhood

Roatan

Located in Roatan, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay Beach and West Bay Beach. Carambola Botanical Gardens and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences are also worth visiting. 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 cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Roatan Museum - 3 min walk
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 3 min walk
  • Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 3 min drive
  • Half Moon Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jungle Top Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mayak Chocolate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Booty Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sundowners - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bean Crazy - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabana Guest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cabana Guest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabana Guest Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cabana Guest Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Roatan Museum, Carambola Botanical Gardens, and Sandy Bay Beach. Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Roatán Marine Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as wonderful the second time!
We had such a wonderful time here last year that we came back for another week. Once again Mirriam took excellent care of us from picking us up at the airport, to dropping us back off at the end of the week. The cottage was lovely and had all that we needed. We had a week of snorkeling, relaxing and watching the dolphins at Anthony's Key. We will be back! Thanks again Mirriam!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the spot!
Great spot on Sandy Bay. Close enough to walk along the beach to a few places to enjoy a meal. On site security at night is a plus, the dock is 100' off the reef for easy snorkel dips. The shower is a bit tight, we hope the manager and owner will renovate the space and make the spot even more PERFECT! Best hosts we have ever had the pleasure to meet!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. Miriam, Johnny, and Victor made it even better. Being next to the dolphin Institute was a pure treat, and being able to snorkel and see so many amazing sea creatures right out from the dock was wonderful. I traveled down there with a torn rotator cuff, so I couldn’t do a whole lot heavy duty swimming, so this place was perfect
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cozy cottage
Beautiful view, dock access to the coral reef, kitchen stocked with everything necessary. The property manager was extremely helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The proprty is great and Miriam & Johnny were both wonderful to work with. The evening dolphin watching from the dock became a nightly ritual.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect place to stay if you want quiet, away from tourists. Had beach to myself, dock to myself. Felt very safe. Excellent views. Watched the dolphins every day. Easy to get a taxi. House was comfortable, grounds very nice. Easy walk to bar/restaurant. Wish I planned a bit better with grocery shopping that first day, gotten more food but I managed just fine. Had local meals recommended by the property manager—sooo good!!! Bring plenty of cash for tipping etc. Can be challenging finding working ATMs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter escape!
From our first arrival, we knew that we were in for a great experience at The Sanctuary! Miriam and her bunch were so accommodating. Great little cabana right by the Caribbean Sea and protected from the prevailing winds with a location on Roatan that also provided us fantastic sunsets and good snorkeling! Location was very convenient to explore and to visit restaurants and shops. Getting a taxi was easy as well. Two weeks of paradise! Shirley and Greg
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to come back!!
What a wonderful week we had at the guest cabana at the sanctuary! Room for everything we needed and a perfect location! Miriam, Johnny and Victor made us feel so very welcome and take great care of the property and their guests. We snorkeled right from the dock to the reef a few times a day every day and it never got old. We saw tons of reef fish, cuttle fish, 3 different kinds of rays, an eel, lobsters and so many more. Having spotted eagle rays swoop past us 4 different times was a highlight for me. We ate breakfast every morning out on the lovely dock and watched the dolphins play just across the boat lane at Anthony's Key. We had wonderful dinners at the restaurants just down the beach, especially Blue Bahia. Thank you again Miriam, loved our time here at the Cabana!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary
Really great location. Steps from the water and access to the Marine Park. A short swim to the reef. Cozy cabana. Miriam and other staff very nice, helpful and always there to help if needed. Not a big space but great for 2. We likened it to a small version of Humphrey’s cabana in TV series Death in Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Wonderful, except a bit smaller than expected
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
The Cabana is located right on the beach with a beautiful warf and shaded area to sit. Snorking is possible just across and along the beach area about 20 feet out. Some grass but it's not a big problem. You can watch the dolphins from the warf! The cabana is perfect for 2 people. Well stocked for cooking, even some food, spices and toiletries were available. Comfortable bed and ample space for our things. A beautiful outdoor deck area is available and we ate all our meals on it. Miriam the property manager was amazing, very helpful and so friendly, thank you to Victor for guarding the property and Johnny for the wonderful meal and keeping the grounds so neat!.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary- The Cabana Guest Cottage
Our 5-day stay in the Cabana Guest Cottage was wonderful. Marian and Jonny were welcoming and informative. The tiny-house utility of the cottage was easy to get accustomed to. Although the shower is tight/narrow it got the job done. We definitely recommend and hope to come back. There are many enjoyable aspects to the cabana but the location is the best part of this place. 🐬
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Island Getaway
We loved our stay here! Although it is a “tiny house” everything is so well thought out and the space is perfectly utilized. We were greeted with fresh fruit and flowers from the grounds. Miriam and Johnny were excellent hosts and we felt very special and safe during our stay. They answered all my questions and made great suggestions. The snorkeling right off the property was superb. It isn’t unusual to see dive boats out there. The WiFi was excellent and we enjoyed watching Netflix at bedtime. The air conditioner worked great, too. The kitchen has everything we needed. Miriam will gladly arrange for a taxi if you need one, but you can also walk to the road and grab one on your own if you need one at the last minute. It was just a 5 minute walk on the beach to Tranquilseas, where we went diving with Sea Divers. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kjell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Perfect little spot in Sandy Bay. Great hosts, always clean, night guard, and good snorkeling out front. Fishing too if you’re a fisherman. Thanks Johnny, Miriam, and Victor!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Tiny House with dolphins
These accommodations are a true “Tiny House” - with all of the effective use of limited space. The experience works because the staff (Miriam and Johnny) are onsite and very committed to assuring guests a great experience. They surprise you with fresh fruit picked on the property and assist with any of your needs. The proximity of the Anthony Key’s dolphin encounter (only 30 yards from the end of the pier) provides a front row seat to morning and afternoon entertainment as the dolphins are fed and encouraged to perform. While the Cabana is only large enough for two, we would love to have a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the beach loveliness.
We enjoyed this beautiful bungalow with just my wife and I. The welcome was warm and courteous. We snorkeled 3 times a day straight from the dock. From the same dock we watched the marina where they rehabilitated dolphins. The guy next door owns a boat and is also a taxi driver who can give tours, light fishing, or take you to town. The bang for buck was amazing for this beach bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Cabin was nice, great location, clean, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Hal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cottage in an arboretum
Tranquil, mostly quiet rustic studio cottage on the beach within a property covered with tropical fruit trees.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing retreat! Amazing view!
The entire staff at this property were amazing and very attentive to all of our needs! My wife and I had an amazing time relaxing on the dock, snorkeling, and watching the dolphin shows right from this property! We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merv H.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay in Roatan
The Sanctuary was a great place to relax , a quiet part of the Island. From the time we arrived at the airport until we left , our property manager and staff made sure we were well taken care of. The cabana was all we expected, loved the front porch! Location was great for us . We would love to come back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The cabana is in an amazing location, quiet, private, lovely sunsets and great property manager. Very cozy and comfortable, exactly the experience we were looking for! Easy to get places, but everything you need is close by. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect romantic getaway and right on the beach!
This was perfect for a quick romantic getaway and had everything we needed including drinking water and A/C. Miriam and the staff were so welcoming and took good care of us. Loved that the reef was so close and they had snorkel gear for us too. We were right on the beach and the deck is awesome. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Bradley P., Greenwood Arkansas

Shack on the beach.
Why can they charge this much per night? Because you think the location is great and you don't know any better about the cabana. My wife said 2 stars. I gave 3 stars because I hate to feel rude. The location didn't change, but the quality of the facility? The pictures look good. Now add 10 years of wear and weather. To the dock. To the bathroom. To the kitchen. Etc. It's romantic in it's own way, but for the $$$, you can find better facilities with equally good beach space. I mean, even a shack on the beach should have a blender! Seriously. Arrival gift basket? No. (Didn't care but was advertised.) Coconut oil for bug repellent in gift basket? No basket. (Didn't care but was advertised.) Beach towels? No. Mid week cleaning? No. Mid week towel exchange? No. And with this much humidity - you'd like a new one. Dish soap? No. Bathroom soap? No. Clean? You wonder what will crawl out from under the mattress at night. Working TV? Didn't really care; tried it out of curiosity. Couldn't get anything to happen. Just lots of little things that you wouldn't think would make a difference in paradise. But they do. Guests in the purple house next door (same owner) said it had leaks. Fortunately none were over the beds. They were out on Sat about 10:00 am after 2 weeks of stay. Next arrivals came in at noon. Wow! That was fast cleaning! Yeah, ours wasn't that clean either. (Remember reading about the "bleach cleaning every week"? Normally that would get rid of the cobwebs and leave a clean type of smell. It didn't. Hey, it's hard to keep a beach shack clean, I get that, but they've done a good job with their PR that made me think otherwise. (Some of this info is found on owners personal website.) Local staff was friendly, responsive and trustworthy. Dolphin pen was very close to end of dock and we could watch them play and put on the show for those who paid to get inside with them. Snorkeling? Average. Murky. But what you have is almost exclusively yours. But do you want great quality? As much as I don't like the touristy area - the snorkeling within yards of the beach at West Bay was exceptional. Crowded with people, but lots of sea life. You know what it's like when you're traveling by auto and you get one of those cheap motels to spend a quick night and get back on the road the next day? So you deal with the deterioration of the room? It's like that. Do yourself a favor. Either get this for about $50 bucks a night or spend your $$ elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

General property information

Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Sandy Bay
Structure Type
Cottage