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ROATAN: Cozy 1 bedroom BEACH COTTAGE FOR RENT

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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
4 guests
7 nights minimum 
Cottage
From $900 per week for 2 people (15% extra for Christmas, New Year and Easter weeks). Sleeps 4 max ($75 for each additional person). Situated just feet from the warm, clear and shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea less than 2km from bustling West End, but away from the tourists in the residential community of Sandy Bay. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bedroom (queen bed and A/C), casual comfortable living room (with sleeper couch, queen-size to accommodate up to 2 additional guests), bathroom and covered decks overlooking the ocean and the nearby reef. Great location to watch the sunset and a variety of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, wading birds and wild parrots. Snorkel straight from the beach. Walking distance to dive schools. Security is provided by Bulldog Security, widely ackowledg...From $900 per week for 2 people (15% extra for Christmas, New Year and Easter weeks). Sleeps 4 max ($75 for each additional person). Situated just feet from the warm, clear and shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea less than 2km from bustling West End, but away from the tourists in the residential community of Sandy Bay. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bedroom (queen bed and A/C), casual comfortable living room (with sleeper couch, queen-size to accommodate up to 2 additional guests), bathroom and covered decks overlooking the ocean and the nearby reef. Great location to watch the sunset and a variety of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, wading birds and wild parrots. Snorkel straight from the beach. Walking distance to dive schools. Security is provided by Bulldog Security, widely ackowledged to be the best on the island, providing response to the alarm system and regular patrols. Amenities include: . ceiling fans throughout . all bed and bath linens supplied, including beach towels . washer & dryer . CD player, radio, ipod docker, selection of CDs . Portable DVD player, selection of DVDs . Safe for valuables . Outside shower . Gas BBQ . Inflatable 2 seater kayak . Stand-up paddle board . Snorkel gear and various beach and water toys . WiFi access available for small additional fee
House Rules
Pets not allowedNo smoking
Check with ownerSuitable for children
Bedrooms
1 King1 Sofa
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

Meet the host
Laraine E
Hosting since July 2013
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours

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Reviews (70)
Karen B
Karen B
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A beautiful, quiet spot
Such a beautiful spot - a quiet beach without vendors, plenty of boat traffic for entertainment, great snorkeling just off shore, easy access to taxi or local bus to get where we needed to go. The house is just right for 2 people, and the amenities make it very fun and comfortable (paddleboard, beach chairs, grill, washer/dryer, etc). We enjoy meeting and talking with the others staying in the area as we walk the beach. Having the Beach Grill and Sunken Fish just a short walk down the beach is a plus, with Guava Grove just up the hill. We spend most of our time on the deck or on the beach, and enjoy a soak in the sandy spot by the mangroves just to the west of the house. We saw hummingbirds, geckos, bats, green parrots, herons, and more right from the deck. We could be content just looking at the view. (A word of advice, bring neoprene socks or water shoes to wade in the water. There is sea grass and broken up coral which make it uncomfortable to go barefoot. It is shallow quite a ways out so plan to walk a bit before putting on your fins for snorkeling.) We are already making plans for our next stay!
Visited February 2024
Written 13 March 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Debbie A
Debbie A
New Port Richey, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Another great time at Lara's Dream!
My favorite place to stay in Roatan! My 3rd time at Lara's Dream! I love that it is off the beaten path of some other parts of the island, yet easy and quick to get to the hotspots of the island. I love that we are in walking distance along the beach from a few great places to eat, and walking distances to swim with the dolphins! (my fav adventure this time!) When you book your trip with Laraine, she supplies you with lots of helpful information about the island, including: how much taxis should charge, what to expect traveling to and from Roatan, how to navigate money : what kind is accepted and how to incorporate Lempiras (Honduran money) into your trip plans, and recommended restaurants and adventures. There is a guest book at the house where visitors can share their adventures, which is fun to read and get ideas from. And the hammock is the most relaxing, coolest spot on the deck of the cottage, overlooking the ocean!! Thank you, Laraine & Leonora!
Visited December 2023
Written 24 December 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thanks for taking the time to post such a lovely review... We look forward to your 4th visit!
Written 3 January 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Talladventurer
Talladventurer
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lara's Dream in Roatan is a DREAM!
Lara's Dream was an absolute dream! The cottage was right on the beach with the barrier reef right in front where we could snorkel. The house was very comfortable and had A/C in the bedroom and bathroom so we could sleep at night. There were snorkel gear, beach towels, paddle boards, and even a kayak to use. Conveniently located within walking distance to several great restaurants (Blue Bahia one of the best) and Anthony's Key Resort where we swam with the dolphins and had one of the best meals of the trip at their restaurant. It was the first time in Roatan for me and the waters were beautiful and the people are very friendly. If you want an economical vacation and you like to dive or snorkel, Roatan is the place to be and Lara's Dream is the perfect place to stay!
Visited November 2023
Written 17 December 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review and include some tips that may be helpful for future guests. We are delighted you enjoyed your first visit to Roatan and Lara's Dream and hope we will get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Written 23 December 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

pdowes
pdowes
Parry Sound, Canada24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We'll be back
The location was perfect for us. Literally right on the beach. Easy walking distance to town for groceries and just a few minutes stroll down the beach to some amazing restaurants. Or a quick walk to the main hwy to catch a taxi or bus to explore other parts of the island. The house was quite well stocked - inside and out-- Snorkelling equipment, a kayak and SUP board-and the property manager Loraine was wonderful, making sure we had everthing we needed and checking in regularly, plus she picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. COMFORTABLE deck chairs. Snorkelling right off the beach where we saw an octopus (almost daily in his spot) two different kinds of stingrays, and multiple varieties of fish. It was quiet and comfortable. The weather couldn't have been better and it was lovely to sit on the deck and enjoy the views. Laraine provided lots of pertinant information and advice about staying on the island. We are already wanting to come back next year and stay a little longer. We have travelled many places - Mexico/Australia/Africa/CostaRica etc. This is the first place that I've wanted to return to.
Visited January 2023
Written 1 February 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit... and so happy you have already booked to return next year!
Written 14 February 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Milton G
Milton G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing Experience at Lara's Dream!
My wife and I spent a week in Roatan, and we cannot say enough incredible things about our stay at Lara's Dream! The house, views, location, access to the beach (and swimming equipment), access to great restaurants, and so much more was just as described - if not even better! But Laraine goes above and beyond for her guests. She provided an incredibly thorough document for what to expect throughout our entire experience. It included helpful information regarding the home (such as where to find certain items, how to operate appliances, etc). But it went so beyond that into tips on filling out the immigration form, what side of the plane to sit on for the best view when arriving, island activities, and even more. One of the most helpful things was a large list of restaurants she's frequented - including listing some of her favorite dishes at those restaurants. Our first night, we didn't know which restaurant to start with, so we looked to Laraine's document for suggestions. The first suggestion we took was so great, we decided to take another suggestion the following day. Each and every time we took a recommendation she made, it was spot on! One of the best decisions we made all week was to have the property manager (Leonora) pick us up from the airport - an offering Laraine also discusses in the document. Leonora is such a precious woman - so caring, accommodating, and lively. Her picking us up from the airport really set the tone for the rest of the week - including how genuinely kind the locals are. We can't say enough good things about her. :) We are already planning another trip back to the island (soon). And we hope that Lara's Dream is available once again to make our next trip every bit as incredible as this one was. Thank you, Laraine! And thank you, Leonora!
Visited August 2022
Written 22 August 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely, detailed review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and hope you'll be back soon
Written 31 August 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

verynortherngirl
verynortherngirl
Edson, Canada57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect place for a relaxing snorkel week
We wanted a relaxing place away from west end and west bay, having visited Roatan many times we were looking to get away from the busy beaches and just chill. We found the perfect spot. The area was quiet and yet a 3 minute walk to great restaurants. The cottage immediately felt exactly like home, with welcoming cosy features, but still retaining the authentic Roatan carribbean style. Personally if I was ever to build on Roatan, this would be the exact home I would want. The deck was where we spent most of our time. It stays shady most of the day and I spent hours literally staring out into the beautiful blues of the water. May can be very hot on the island and we surprised at how comfortable the deck area was. The one thing that impressed me the most was the little touches in the home, the light switches were all marked with what they were for! This little touch was the best thing. Not going around trying to find what switch was for what ! The thoughtfulness of this homeowner just astounded me! The communication before and on island was informative and very friendly! It actually felt like I was staying at a friends home. We were greeted by Lenora who is a gem, and enjoyed her bubbly personality as well as the fact that she has a vast knowledge of the island and many of the services we had used previously on the island. The snorkeling out front is diverse and not to deep for beginner snorklers , we did wear our booties to walk out to depth, as others have mentioned. We did get the higher speed internet package for a nominal fee and it worked without any glitches. So in closing if you want a well appointed cottage with a great view and snorkeling out front with caring and considerate hosts at a great price, book it! Thanks ladies for a fantastic relaxing week!
Visited May 2022
Written 16 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking time to publish your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Written 19 July 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Bethany W
Bethany W
Dallas, TX3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The biggest reason of several as to why we'll come back to Roatan
We could not have found a more perfect place to stay. The house itself: amazing view from the porch watching mornings on the beach and great sunsets. It has so many amenities (well stocked kitchen, loads of beach and water toys, washer/dryer, shady parking spot, AC in bedroom to stay cool sleeping at night). The property: perfect beach to snorkel or catch some rays, or read a book under a great shade tree along the beach, giant mango and coconut trees, hummingbirds, unobstructed view of sunset, outdoor shower to rinse off. The neighborhood: very safe, walking distance to eat great home cooked food at Aminta's (aka El Comedor) or drinks and seafood at Sunken Fish. Free soccer matches a few houses down at the park on Sundays. Octopus Dive Shop in Gibson's Bight nearby does a wonderful job, Nuria the owner is great and they have small groups on their boats to keep it intimate and safe. Leonora: a saint! She helped up in so many ways. She's unobtrusive, but would check in every few days with a friendly text to see if we neesed anything. When our rental car battery died, she called the manager of Avis and there was someone at our place fixing it within 20 minutes, and she also come by to make sure it got taken care of. She helped us talk to any local people and facilitated communication. She had so much helpful info. You wont be in better hands than with this wondeful lady! We cannot wait to revisit and fully plan on staying at Lara's Dream again.
Visited April 2022
Written 17 April 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a lovely and detailed review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and hope you will return again soon.
Written 22 April 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Joyce G
Joyce G
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Picture Perfect
If you're looking for pristine manicured beaches, this may not be for you. But, if you are looking to relax, snorkel, unplug and recharge, this is right where you need to be! We enjoyed every aspect of Lara's Dream! It was clean, comfortable and quiet. You are adjacent to the 2nd largest coral reef in the world! The property manager Leonora is AMAZING! Her only goal was to make sure we were having a good time. She was wonderful! We are planning a return trip as soon as we can!
Visited November 2021
Written 1 December 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We're delighted you enjoyed the cabin and look forward to welcoming you back on a future visit.
Written 18 December 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Valerie G
Valerie G
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Love this Cottage, Snorkelling Is Amazing
Wow! From the time that Leonora (lovely, lovely woman) picked us up from the airport and brought us to the grocery store (so very convenient), then to our lovely cottage, we knew that we had picked the best place to stay. Comfy cottage with everything you can possibly need, in a great location (you can catch a taxi literally any time, and for $4 US you’re in the West End, where there are many restaurants and shops, tours, etc.). The true beauty of this cottage is the reef, which you can walk straight out to by way of the beach in front of your cottage. Amazing! Forget the tours that charge $100 plus - they are all coming to this reef, which you can see any time of the day. All of the snorkelling equipment is provided, and as I said, there is everything you could possibly need. The reef is vibrant, interesting and colourful, but I didn’t see any scary guys like eels or rays, although they are beautiful in their own right. Lara is extremely communicative and organized, and Leonora is available and accessible at any time, she is just so great! We loved it!
Visited November 2021
Written 19 November 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a lovely review and for including all the helpful suggestions and observations. We are delighted you enjoyed yourselves and very much hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back on a future visit. Best Regards.
Written 21 November 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Terry Gingrich
Terry Gingrich
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Refund
My wife and I had booked 7 nights in September, do to the surge in covid going up we were not comfortable going. What a big disappointment!! We were so excited to explore Rotan and looked forward to staying at Laraines cottage. We fully understood that our payment was non refundable and did not seek to get refunded for canceling. To our surprise we got an email from Laraine stating she had refunded our payment. What a wonderful person. We were planning on visiting when we were comfortable and will only stay with Laraine. Thank you so much.
Visited August 2021
Written 6 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Laraine E
Laraine E
Hi Terry, it seemed only fair to refund your rental cost since I had refunded some guests’ who had booked for earlier in the year and were also not comfortable traveling. I am a one home “business” – Lara’s Dream is my own home that I rent out when I am not on the island, so I feel I can connect with guests on a more personal level than a bigger business as I can put myself in my guests’ shoes and I look forward to being able to welcome you at a later date. I do want to add, though, for any other prospective guests that I was recently on the island for a couple of months and other guests have also just left following a couple of weeks and Roatan and Lara’s Dream are open for business. The majority of the locals, particularly those who work in tourism, have had at least one COVID shot and their second is scheduled, everywhere was open and excited to welcome tourist backs. It was definitely quieter than usual, but that was actually a good thing as I found that at the tourist activities I did with friends who visited from the U.S. while I was there (ziplining, gumbalimba park, sloth sanctuary, fishing, snorkeling, etc..) we literally were the only people there so we were spoilt! The island had just started to welcome back 1 cruise ship per week, taking baby steps to make sure it has no adverse effects before expanding that, but this is a great time to visit IF you feel comfortable doing so and I would not assume to tell anyone how they should feel. Best regards
Written 12 August 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Location features
  • Waterfront location
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
  • Dryer
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Private yard
  • Terrace
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
Parking
  • Parking available
Scenic views
  • Ocean views

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Map
Getting there
Roatan Airport
6.8 km

Utila Airport
41.6 km
Restaurants
Blue Bahia Beach Grill
4 min

The Sunken Fish Tree Top Ocean View Bar & Restaurant
3 min

Fresh Cafe & Bakery
13 min

Papa Bone's Pizza
3 min
Attractions
Carambola Botanical Gardens & Trails
12 minGardens

Sandy Bay Beach
3 minBeaches

Tranquil seas
3 minTheatre & Performances

Carambola Botanical Gardens
11 minGardens
Access
Car not needed

Things to know
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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