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Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Purple Jawfish Beach House, a romantic island getaway with an open floor plan perfect for couples. Enjoy the private beach, snorkeling hotspot neighborhood of Blue Bayou and scenic views of the Caribbean Sea from 20 feet of high windows. Relax on a new deck with a swinging loveseat or unwind in the renovated kitchen area featuring all-new stainless steel appliances.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom475 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

This beachfront house is not large but has a sizeable open floor plan that is perfect for a couple on a romantic island getaway. Situated on a private beach replete with coconut bearing palms and a prevailing eastern trade wind, the Purple Jawfish Beach House has been called the best vacation rental for couples by numerous guests on other vacation rental websites. The house has recently been gut-renovated and is like new. The kitchen area, dining area, sitting/reading area and sleeping area are all well defined by unique counters, a Honduran hardwood custom bookshelf and an armoire. The kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances (no dishwasher though) and a sunken deep sink on a unique penny peninsula countertop. There are 20 feet of 4 foot high windows on the front and sides of the house (15 feet of them look directly out over the beach to the Caribbean sea and the mountains beyond). It is truly amazing to see.

There is a new deck with a swinging loveseat where a couple can watch the tiny waves gently break on the beach (the north side of the island has the bigger waves. The house is located on a rare (for Utila as it is not incredibly sandy on the shores) stretch of white sand beach in the snorkeling hotspot neighborhood of Blue Bayou, which stretches out in front of the Mesoamerican reef. The mountain range Cordillera Nombre de Dios rises up in the distance from the mainland and on most days you have a great view of the mountain peaks out over the Caribbean even though they are over 20 miles away. A quick search of Google map’s satellite will show you why we think Blue Bayou is the absolute best area for snorkeling or shore diving available for vacation renters. The reef in this area is second to none and is right in front of the house. The only thing separating you from the water is about 50 feet of white sand and a few palm trees. A few of them are mature palms which produce coconuts. To the left of the house, there are only almond trees, palm trees, and sand. To the right, the neighborhood of Blue Bayou stretches out for a few houses (it is not large at all). This is the best neighborhood on Utila for vacation rentals due to its proximity to everything you need on an island vacation. It is very quiet but still close enough to get to restaurants or bars without a Tuk-Tuk (mototaxi). The house is on a dead-end road (actually the end of the main road) where people catch boats to the south shore.

The house is perfect for people who want to dive, snorkel, get a tan on the beach, or fly-fish. All of these activities are accessible from the private beach in front of the house. It is only a short 10-minute walk to town (a bike is even quicker, you can rent them for less than $5 a day if you get them weekly) but far enough away that you can relax in peace with a cold beer or a Coco-loco (take a coconut, empty the milk, replace with rum) without doing much of anything. This is the Caribbean of Hemingway, before cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts, Purple Jawfish beach house is a real-life corona commercial and since we cannot be here all year round, you should stay at our place instead.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 475 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Isla de Utila, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Chepes Beach and Laguna Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bando Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Utila, Bay Islands

What's nearby

  • Chepes Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bando Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Utila (UII) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mister Buddha - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Edo’s Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trudy's - ‬12 min drive
  • Tank'd Bar & Grill
  • The Pink Flamingo Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Laguna Beach, Iguana Research & Breeding Station, and Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center. Chepes Beach and Bando Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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