This home has everything, including a view that takes your breath away. Fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Great snorkeling, beach front, private dock, security system, walking distance to everything, with easy access to water taxis. So peaceful. Includes Smart TV, Unlimited WIFI, Splash Pool, Private Deck, and more. The space This garden neighborhood is one of the best kept secrets in West Bay. Perfectly positioned on a quiet beach away from the crowds. But just minutes away from the buzz in West Bay Resort area and West End Village. Guest access Private Pool Quiet beach, Dock Dive shop, Water taxis, Kayaks available for rent, Snorkeling, Fresh fish sold by local fisherman Other things to note CHECK OUT 10AM, CHECK IN 3 PM, there are no exceptions.

## The Space

This home offers everything you need, including a breathtaking ocean view. Drift off to sleep listening to the soothing sounds of the sea. The property features excellent snorkeling opportunities, beachfront access, and a private dock. It is equipped with a security system and is within walking distance to various amenities, with convenient access to water taxis. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful.

Inside, you'll find a Smart TV, unlimited Wi-Fi, a splash pool, a private deck, and more.

## Location

Situated in a garden neighborhood, this area is one of West Bay's best-kept secrets. The home is perfectly located on a quiet beach, away from the crowds, yet just minutes from the lively West Bay Resort area and West End Village.

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive use of the private pool and quiet beach. Additional amenities include:

- Private dock  
- Dive shop  
- Water taxis  
- Kayak rentals  
- Snorkeling spots  
- Fresh fish available from local fishermen  

## Other Information

- Check-out time is 10:00 AM  
- Check-in time is 3:00 PM  
- These times are strictly enforced with no exceptions

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Great snorkeling, beach front, private...

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Mermaid Beach House - Houses for Rent in Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras

We LOVED staying at the Mermaid House. We did a couple snorkel trips with Clearwater Adventures - a very short walk from the house - and they were fantastic. We also loved snorkeling right off the beach at the house. The dock was a great place to spend the day. Easy to get to West End and West Bay via water taxi.

Melissa and Manny were gracious, helpful and accommodating hosts. We could not have asked for better prepared and informed hosts, especially when it comes to activities, restaurants, and acquiring any needed provisions for our stay. The private dock and beach (equipped with our very own mermaid, no less!), was a beautiful place to swim, snorkel and relax as we watched the beautiful sunsets each day. The view without leaving the house was also amazing for those days when we were spent a little earlier in the day and wanted to chill inside. Overall, we couldn’t have hoped for a better situated place, 5-7 minutes away from both West End and West Bay, nestled in between the two. Rental car made a difference for us ad we had the freedom to explore as extensively as we wished.

The Mermaid House was a wonderful place to stay! The location is perfect—quiet and peaceful while still being close to everything. It was incredibly easy to catch a water taxi, and the snorkeling right off the dock was amazing. The hosts were friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Roatán.

If you’re heading to Roatan and looking for the perfect place to stay, Mermaid House was absolutely incredible. The views are unreal, the house sits right on the beach, and everything was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. The pool was fantastic, and one of our favorite parts of the trip was the chef (Dixie) they recommended to come cook at the house — such a great experience. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay or a better overall trip. Highly recommend Mermaid House to anyone visiting Roatan.

I wish I didn't have to leave this beautiful house! The house is beautifully furnished, large, peaceful, and has everything you need. Great indoor and outdoor spaces.

Cool place within walking distance of everything you need.  Snorkeling right outside the house was cool.

The Mermaid House was absolutely beautiful. Perfect for my husband, me, our two grown daughters and their husbands. The view is spectacular. Melissa was always responsive. She gave great recommendations, set up transportation with Loly and her husband to and from the airport and helped us track down a lost cell phone. Loly gave us a little tour to the West End on the way to the AirBNB and introduced us to delicious Baleadas at Yahongreh? Highly recommend Dixie coming to the AirBNB to cook a delicious meal, scuba diving and the cultural tour with Clearwater Adventures and fishing with Captain Patrick Ebanks.

Wonderful stay at The Mermaid House.  Melissa and her team were exceptional, quick to reply when we needed assistance and had all of our grocery and transportation needs met with Nola!!!  We definitely recommend staying and will be back!

My family and I loved our stay at the Mermaid House. The home was beautiful, and the location was quiet and very relaxing. Having three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, was perfect for our family. Once we figured out how to get around, it was easy to use the water taxi to reach West End or West Bay. Melissa could not have been nicer and was incredibly helpful with her instructions. She was proactive, responsive, and made our stay completely stress-free. We loved Roatán and will definitely be back.

This was our first trip to Roatan, and knowing nothing about different areas, we totally lucked out with Mermaid House. The home is a beautiful representation of tropical living, and the back deck and pool overlooking the ocean was where we spent the bulk of out time. You can walk to several AMAZING restaurants, or stand at the end of the private dock and flag a water taxi to West End or West Bay—each with their own charms. Melissa, our host, arranged for Loli to pick us up from the airport, we would have been clueless if we had rented a car—there really aren't street signs! We also contacted chef Dixie to cook for us in-home—her food was amazing—don’t hesitate to do this, very affordable and one of the best meals we had. Some of our favorite things—swimming with nurse sharks on Pigeon Key and the Roatan Brewery—gorgeous setting and GREAT beer, cider and food.

My wife and I just stayed at The Mermaid House for a few days and had a great time! The house has amazing views just like the pictures and it was great to be able to walk down to the beach and easily visit all the little resort restaurants between the house and West Bay. The dive shop they recommended (Clearwater Adventures) is also just about a 3 minute walk from the house so it was super easy to get up and go dive each morning. On the top that, we loved the experience of taking the water taxi from the dock in front of the house down to West End, which has a bit more energy than West Bay. We did that on multiple nights and, once we had the number for a water taxi, it was easy to get rides as late as 10 PM. They may even operate much later, but that was late enough for us! In any event, the house (and host) and the area were terrific and we would definitely consider staying here again if coming back to Roatan with a group. Frankly it was hard to leave.

We loved our stay at The Mermaid House. Melissa was such a kind & responsive host. She always answered within minutes. The home looked exactly as pictured. My husband & I went there to relax & Melissa's place was the perfect home for it. We hung out almost every day in the pool & on the patio, enjoying the sounds & view of the ocean. It was such a peaceful home & neighborhood. The house was spotless & had just about everything we needed to be comfortable. There were plenty of great restaurants within walking distance along the beach, & Melissa provided numerous suggestions & helpful tips for places to eat & things to do on the island. Juan Carlos took great care of the pool & grounds, & he was so kind to come by & offer us fresh coconuts. Give him a great tip. He deserves it. I don't want to forget to mention to have your cameras ready for the Macaws. They came out every morning & evening & gave us a great show as they flew over the house. Thank you for a great stay!

Most responsive host ever. Great place to stay. Our group loved the house and location.

Awesome spot in Roatan! Location is somewhat secluded but close to West End and Bay. Easy to get water taxis from the dock out front. Melissa was extremely responsive and provided great recommendations and local contacts.

Melissa’s place in Roatan was absolutely perfect! The house is beautifully decorated, clean, and fully equipped with everything we needed. The location offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere — ideal for relaxing. Melissa went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience, offering great local recommendations and making us feel right at home. I can’t wait to return — highly recommend!

Mermaid House is a fantastic location overlooking the sea. Melissa was a great host and was very responsive when needed. There is great snorkeling straight off the beach that kept us entertained for hours. The area is quiet and not busy, but close enough to West Bay / West End if you want nightlife and a busier beach. Clearwater adventure diving is literally right next door and they are awesome. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again.

Melissa is so wonderful to work with, she responds immediately and quickly answers any questions!

We loved the Mermaid House for its beauty, location, beach snorkeling, walking distance to West Bay and West End, the dock, the deck with pool, the beautiful landscaping, macaws, and other tropical birds...it was a lovely, peaceful and fun place to stay for our week in Roatan. Melissa connected us with locals, who quickly became friends. They picked us up at the airport, took us out on a boat to go out snorkeling, took us out to see the Sloths and Iguanas, and a wonderful chef who came out and cooked an amazing meal for us. Melissa made our trip a wonderfull experience of the sights and tastes of Roatan and those who call it home.

Great house. Awesome over water palapa with a great breeze. Several good restaurants a short walk down the beach. Felt safe. Definitely recommend Mermaid house!

What a beautiful home!  It was the perfect fit for us and well situated between West End and West Bay.  Because the house is a little closer to the water than others next door - and because of the beautiful landscaping all around - it felt very private, which was important to us. The small pool was a great place to cool off after a long day. Would love to see the sun shade back up on the porch, it was in the pictures but gone when we got there and the deck gets pretty hot in the afternoon.  Melissa was great and as others have noted, don’t miss a meal with the wonderful Dixie!  The house was spotless and well equipped, many thanks.

We loved every single minute at the Mermaid House! The porch overlooking the beach was truly amazing. The house was quiet and had lots of room. It was easy to walk down the beach to restaurants, snorkel... everything! Melissa was super communicative and gave us so much information to help us make our stay memorable and comfortable. Through Melissa, we also had Loly pick us up at the airport and also give us a little tour on our way back; she was wonderful. We already want to go back!

Top 5 all time in stays we have had around the world. Great location, great home, clean, quiet, perfect get-away spot, nice beach, beautiful sunsets. Amazing stay and Melissa was very attentive and responsive. 5 star stay! Curt

Our family of 4 immensely enjoyed the deck, private pool, and dock. The sunsets right from your back door are amazing!  Would return in a heartbeat.

Melissa was phenomenal through booking to departure, she went above and beyond for us.

Melissas house was nothing short of perfect for the limited time we were able to spend there.  The house itself is comfortable and spacious with an open concept kitchen/dining/living leading out to the private deck with a birds eye view of the islands reef and the sea beyond.  The house next door is frequented in the mornings and late afternoons by pairs of maccaws.  They are loud so convenient being a little removed from their roosting spots.  When not snorkeling off the beach, I think we spent most of our time in the hammock on the private dock.  The location of the house is very conveniently located to all of the west bay dining ranging anywhere from a 3 minute to 20 minute walk from the house along the beach.  Alternatively it was very easy to grab a water taxi from the end of the dock to head east toward the funky west end strip.  Lastly i would be remiss if we didnt mention Melissas suggestion to bring her friend Dixie in for a night of home cooked Honduran cuisine!

We cannot express how much we enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid House.  Melissa is an excellent host - she had plenty of suggestions on activities, restaurants and local adventures.  The house location cannot be beat! It is a short walk down to Clearwater Adventures for snorkeling and diving - can't recommend them highly enough! The deck provides the best place to sit and enjoy the sunsets.  The house is very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We had Dixie come fix us a local meal that was to die for - she is a gem and her meal was out of this world.  Overall, just a fabulous week there at the Mermaid House!!!

The place was wonderful! Melissa helped us with a ride to and from the airport and connected us with Dixie who cooked us an amazing meal! We loved our stay!

Melissa was great to communicate with…prior to and during vacation. Very responsive and friendly! The house was clean and very well stocked. Plenty of towels, bedding, kitchen items, etc. Our only complaint was the condition of the beach (not the seaweed from the storm) but the garbage that was finally picked up mid-week. We did not find the beach as easily accessible as we had hoped, but either walked to or water taxied to West Bay with no problems. The walk is beautiful but not super easy. We could not walk to West End on the beach. The house itself is a bit outdated for the price, but we were more concerned about location and beach access. The three bedrooms/en-suites worked perfectly for our group. The pool is even smaller in person (more for adults soaking than kids swimming). Only had someone come clean it once, not a big deal for us. Dixie is a MUST! Great value, sweet lady and delicious food! Lolly was very responsive and reasonable priced.

Marcia, it was lovely hosting your group at Mermaid Beach House.  I’m so sorry that the weather was not ideal for the diving and snorkeling that you had planned for.  You happened to come during an unexpected, intense storm and sometimes debris washes up on the beach, and gets cleaned up after the storm. Usually our weather is warm and sunny and the  beach is perfect for snorkeling.  It’s an abundant nursery of lobster, tropical fish, eels, octopus, and sometimes seahorses.  Hope to have you back in Roatán in the near future. All the best.

Melissa was amazing and very responsive! She arranged our airport pickup with a stop at the grocery store. Libby our driver, was very informative about the area. All of Melissa’s recommendations were spot on, from the restaurants in West End and West Bay to the spa. We had the perfect spa day with a private yoga session, massage and facial. Melissa connected us with Patrick who took us for a day trip snorkeling to Cayo Cochinos. And you have to have Dixie come to the house and prepare a meal! We will definitely be back!

This beautiful home is a gem! We are a family of scuba divers and it is literally steps from an amazing dive shop, making daily dives super easy and convenient. Its layout and 3 bedrooms with their own bathrooms makes it super comfortable and the beachfront and outdoor spaces are incredible. The information Melissa provided before and during our stay was super helpful. We had an amazing dinner with Dixie - highly recommend. We will definitely be back!

Loved the place. Great directions and recommendations for places to eat and visit. Lucky enough to meet her on site and was very nice to speak with. Would enjoy visiting again in the future.

We had a fantastic time!! Thank you Melissa!

As a regular customer, I continue to recommend and give 100% to this beautiful house.

The house was beautiful, with a view that is unbeatable. The house was very clean, it had everything needed to cook, plenty of plates, utensils, and glassware. The location is perfect for an easy walk to West Bay. I would recommend a water taxi to go to West End. The dock is a shared space, but so beautiful, we spent so much of our time there, but also loved having the plunge pool on the deck at the house. There is a foot washing station for after coming from the beach. We rented a kayak from Juan Carlos and it is an easy paddle out to the reef where you can tie up to a buoy and snorkel. Melissa and her team take amazing care of you and any issues or concerns you may come across are very quickly addressed. Weather can not be controlled and we were there during rainy season, but the house, the views, and the vacation overall were fantastic.

Home is pretty amazing! The sunset view really makes it worth while. Melissa was very very responsive and informative for information about the great things to enjoy! We had a couple hiccups at the beginning but she was very responsive to fix right away.  We have been to Roatan around 11 times and this area is my favorite.  Convenient   to both west bay and west end by boat taxi.

Fantastic stay. Wonderful location. Melissa was very communicative and helpful

Great communication!  Home was perfect size for our family of 6.

We had the absolute best time!  It was everything we dreamed of and more! Melissa was amazing and so helpful, we couldn’t have asked for a better host! I HIGHLY recommend this place to stay at in Roatan

My friends and I just spent a week here. I will tell you that if you like to snorkel then this is the place. You get pretty decent snorkeling right off the dock, but I highly recommend renting a kayak and paddling the Blue Channel. It may look far but it's pretty shallow most of the way and it won't take you that long. It is worth it! We saw lots of fish, amazing coral, and an eagle ray!I also highly recommend getting a guide to take you night snorkeling. we saw a very friendly squid, baby octopus, and adult octopus. Perfect location, and the people are amazing and so friendly! I would definitely return to this location.

We absolutely loved The Mermaid House.   The house was beautiful and even better than the pictures. We loved the location, away from crowds but close enough to walk to restaurants and bars. Melissa was a wonderful host. She arranged transportation to and from the airport, which included a stop at the grocery store upon arrival. She met us at the house upon arrival to give us a tour and instructions. She was always very responsive when I messaged her with a question. We used her recommendations for our island tour (Afan was awesome), snorkeling trip (Clearwater Adventures cultural trip was an awesome experience), restaurants, and shopping. A highlight of our week was having Dixie come to the house to prepare us an island meal. She is an absolutely wonderful person. The meal was terrific and it was an absolute pleasure to meet and talk with her. This is a must do. Water taxis are very easy to access from the dock. We loved Roatan and thank you Melissa for making our trip so memorable!

Our stay at the Mermaid Beach house was wonderful!!! The house is located on a beautiful beach with beautiful views. Melissa’s recommendations are to be trusted. She is extremely helpful. We definitely recommend a boat tour with Patrick. We love to snorkel and free dive so this was wonderful! We loved Dixie’s home-cooked meal. What beautiful people! Dixie’s paella was amazing! So was her chicken she made for our daughter (she doesn’t eat seafood) and the coconut cream pie was superb. Ibagari and the restaurant next to it were really good - a bit pricy but delicious. You really don’t need to do a fancy restaurant, though. Anywhere you go, the food is delicious. My daughter loved swimming with the dolphins and holding the sloth. Melissa is the best hostess we have ever encountered! God bless this home and these wonderful people of Honduras! Follow her rules about the AC, etc, because energy and water are expensive and it’s not hard to do to keep cool! Yay!! We want to come back!

The house is a good value. Close to many restaurants and is on the beach.

Mellisa and Manny were great hosts. Helped us with everything. Can’t wait to return

Nice quiet location, good beach access, yet restaurants within walking distance.

Great place, especially great location. You can walk to west bay and west end, and the private dock is perfect. Take all of Melissa’s recommendations. Only negative is that the house is dark. Most windows face the ocean but the back of the house (kitchen on back) is dark

This was our second time staying here.  We love the location.

Great location! Right in between West End and West Bay. We walked to both ( did have to maneuver a few rocks towards West End) easily.  Very easy to get water taxi from the house as well. Had everything we needed to cook a few meals. Was very nice to have Melissa set up our airport transfers with a stop at the grocery store too. We loved Roatan!

We walked the beach to West Bay and West end many times and this house is in the best location of all . Beautiful views and very quiet . Mellisa was fantastic to deal with . Thanks again !

We just spent the week at Melissa's place! This house was in a perfect location between west bay and west end! Melissa provided great recommendations and was super responsive! We hired Dixie to cook for us one night (recommended by Melissa) - the seafood paella was so good! Don't forget your snorkel gear-great snorkeling right out front between the 2 docks!  We will be back!!

Mermaid Beach is exactly as described.  Exceptional experience from beginning to end.  Exactly what we were looking for.  Beautiful views, quiet and private location, walkable to West Bay Beach and nearby restaurants, a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals, and many perfect spots for sitting in the sun and shade on the outdoor deck to enjoy the beautiful and relaxing surroundings.  Melissa is an exceptional host.  She was communicative, quick to respond, so kind, and helpful from booking to departure.  We were lucky enough that Dixie was available to prepare a meal for us the night we arrived (as suggested by many other guests), and it was delicious.  We would certainly book Mermaid Beach House for our next trip to Roatan.  Highly recommend!

Melissa was a great host. She was always quick to respond even before we were in-country.  She met us as we checked-in and gave us great instructions for the house. My husband got sick when we were there and she helped us find a clinic. Highly recommend and she gets an A+ as a hostess.

Mermaid house was perfect for the 6 of us (3 couples). 3 bedrooms with 3 en suite bathrooms. Melissa was absolutely awesome and super responsive during our trip. Location is right between West End and West Bay which was perfect for us. Water taxis are super simple to get to and from either location. Some very high end restaurants are walking distance from the house along the beach. Clearwater dive shop is a 4 min walk from the house and was perfect for us. Will be staying again.

We stayed at the Mermaid House from October 28 - November 5, 2023.   This is a great house and location.  Interior is just a pictured and great for the 3 adult couples we had.  Each bedroom has its own bath with large showers.  Since we visited during rainy season and had several days of high east winds and rain, we only go to use the beach front a few days but when it was nice weather, this is  spectacular location.  With the winds and 20+ inches of rain there were a few unavoidable things that needed attention and Melissa had folks there to take care of them immediately...sometimes even in the rain.  Her recommendations and attention are outstanding.  We did a tour with Loli on her recommendation and it was a wonderful day of exploring the island.  Also, Dixie (we read about her too in other reviews) should not be missed for coming to the house and fixing a local flavor dinner.  We actually had her in 3 separate times.    The directions to the house are spot on.

This house has everything you need: best view, location, 100% I recommend it . Thanks Melissa

The House location was superb. The view from the back deck was incredible. We enjoyed the sunset each evening. Felt like we were on the back of an ocean liner. The snorkeling was literally in our backyard, and we had a beautiful covered dock to relax on. Melissa and her crew of helpers was always there to help. It was as if we had a group of friends helping us out. Their recommendations for a cook, and someone to take us out on the boat made life easy. I highly recommend this house and I will definitely return. The only negative was the television reception was poor, but who needed to watch TV anyway.

The house was exactly what we needed! We planned to stay someplace else and decided not to stay there and actually go back to this house. We have rented from Melissa many times and she’s always been very gracious in her help and time. Thank you so much for everything.

The Mermaid House is perfect! My friends and I had an amazing time celebrating our 5th Annual Girls Week, in Roatán. Melissa is a wonderful host and helped us with anything and everything we needed, from restaurant recommendations to transportation to the airport. The house and location were perfect, and we couldn't have had a better trip. Thanks, Melissa!

The home was everything we expected, nicely decorated and furnished. The kitchen was well equipped, even had a few condiments. The front door lock was problematic and needs replacement. The mango tree is overloaded with fruit so be prepared for them dropping on the tin roof, quite loud, other than that it's quiet. Beds were comfortable and had nice linens,  A/C works great. A few places to eat within a 10 minute walk, Dana's is 3 minutes away and served authentic Honduran food. Water taxi's are great, $5 per person each way. Bring plenty of cash, dollars, many places prefer $$$ and there's no taxes is paying cash. Melissa was definitely a Super Host, made check in a breeze!!!

As a regular guest it is always a pleasure to enjoy this beautiful house, 100% satisfied in every way, especially Melissa who is always aware that everything is in order .🙏🙏🙏muchas gracias Melissa .

The Mermaid house was a tropical paradise. The house and surrounding area were peaceful and gorgeous. We watched macaws fly over the pool on the deck. The interior was an expansive tropical design and well stocked. It just had a great vibe. Melissa wasa wealth of knowledge and helped us get transportation, groceries and great restaurants. She was by far the best host I've ever had at an Air B&B. We could walk to many area or take a water taxi to West End or West Bay on the pier. We snorkeled right off of the pier and I read my book under the palm tree covered dock. Amazing place. We will be back.

Excellent location, great restaurants only a short walk from the house.

Our stay at Mermaid House was just amazing! It absolutely exceeded our expectations (and we have stayed in many great Airbnb’s!). Our host Melissa was extremely friendly, responsive and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. For example, we wanted to have a Barbeque in the evening with the provided gas grill, so she made sure we had a full gas bottle and had it exchanged in 2 hours. Juan Carlos, the gardener and handyman, was equally friendly, cleaned the terrace and pool daily and even cut a coconut with a machete for us. Overall, the house was super clean, each bedroom had its own bathroom and drinking water was also provided. The terrace has an amazing direct view to the sea and includes a super cool small pool to relax. The stairs from the terrace lead directly to the beach, which also includes a dock where you can hang out in a hammock, but also can call a water taxi to go to West End / West Bay in 5 minutes. Overall an amazing 5/5 for our stay, 1000% recommended!

The absolute best location and Melissa (host) made sure we had everything we needed as well as provided exceptional local advice on diving, car hire, things to do. We will certainly be back here again. Thank you for an exceptional stay for a family reunion that was so special to us all.

This was our first trip to Roatan.  Melissa was super responsive and very helpful.  From her recommendations to services, people and tours to fixing the air conditioner in the primary bedroom, she was on it.  Kitchen was well equipped. Dixie, her recommendation of a chef was fantastic.   Lolly and Libby were amazing for transportation and anything we needed.  The vibe of the house was easy and comfortable and we loved the location.   Pretty much a perfect location.  Quiet enough and just enough to do within walking distance.   Can't lie, we left a little piece of our hearts in Roatan! We will be back.

This house was perfect and exactly as advertised.  It is in a great location between the village of West End and the beach and resorts of West Bay.  Lots of space in the house, a large deck with plenty of chairs, and the trees and plants around the property make it feel tropical.  The view is outstanding with access to a nice dock with swimming and snorkeling.  The house has plenty of towels, utensils, and drinking water is provided.  The beds are comfy.  Melissa was an outstanding host.  She met us at checkin and gave us tips for exploring the island.  Throughout the week, Melissa checked in on us to make sure we were having a great time.  There was a small problem with one of the bedroom AC units but Melissa followed up immediately and corrected the problem right away.  Melissa was very responsive.  Thank you to Melissa for making it an excellent stay.  We would love to come back to the house and would definitely recommend it.

Melissa was an extremely helpful and communicative host. She went above and beyond to help coordinate our airport pickup when flights were cancelled. The Mermaid House was spacious and nicely appointed and we enjoyed snorkeling out front, cooling off in the dip pool, and watching sunsets from the deck.

Was as promised.  Nice place not in the middle of the craziness of West Bay or West End but close enough to visit easily.  Several restaurants close by.  Great views.

This house is awesome and the location is fantastic. Exactly as advertised. Definitely recommend taking all of Melissa’s recommendation for transport, private chef, restaurants, dolphin tour and dive operator. Everyone was great to work with. Will most definitely be back soon.

Melissa is an amazing host! She was so helpful, friendly, easy to reach and communicative…. The property is in a wonderful location not too close to the hustle and bustle, but close enough to access it…. Loved the house , beach, and dock access

🙏🙏 thank you very much melissa without anything else to say and give you 5 stars for everything 🙏🙏🙏I will see you in March ((Semana Santa) 🙏

Amazing house with great management! Melissa was super helpful and great with communication. She set up transportation and an island tour with Loly, which is a must. Loly was awesome and so much fun, highly recommend using her for all of your island needs!

Great location, <5 minute walk to Ibagari. Easy water taxi to both west bay and west end. The house has everything you could need, games, books, snorkel gear, fully stocked kitchen. Gorgeous porch, amazing views.. stairs down to sand beach or use of AMAZING dock (shared with a few other houses it sounds like but we had it to ourselves). The snorkeling directly in front of the house (truly just get in the water) is some of the best we’ve EVER seen. Gorgeous coral and fish. Our only complaint of a group of 5 is that the bedrooms didn’t have the best lighting. Additionally, Melissa was the most wonderful host being available constantly to answer all of our questions and help us arrange transportation & our trip.

I recently spent at week here with some friends and this house was perfect.  Inside it has everything you need and the deck with the dipping pool was used everyday.  It made a great spot to watch the sunset.  We did an island tour with Loli and she is amazing.  I highly recommend spending a day touring with her.  Dixlee came and prepared dinner for us a couple of nights.  She is so sweet and her food is amazing!  Melissa was always quick to respond to any needs or questions we had.  Next time I visit with a group this will be our go to house.

The house was everything we could ask for. Service and communication - amazing! Snorkeling to the big reef outside the house was unreal! Had a wonderful meal with Dixie and Juan Carlos brought us cocos and bananas! A memorable vacation with my family.

My family of 4 stayed at the Mermaid House (Casa Rubio) this past week. We had a fantastic stay! From the minute we were picked up at the airport (driver arranged by the Property Manager, Melissa), until we were dropped back at the airport, everything about our stay and experience was wonderful. The house itself is beautiful. Fully loaded with everything we needed. Very comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms, kitchen and family room area was perfect for the four of us. The deck and view were sensational. The pool is definitely a “splash” pool, but was perfect for cooling off after a walk up and down the beach or a trip to either West Bay or West End via a water taxi. The close proximity of the dock made catching a water taxi very easy and a fun way to see up and down the island. Any and every question I had was answered quickly and satisfactorily, by Melissa. She was wonderful. Everyone involved with the house, Lolly, Juan Carlos, all of our tour guides (Willie and Marlon and Canopy Zip Line Tours, Patrick with Roatan’s Coolest People Snorkeling Tour, the group in front of Foster’s for Wave Runners and a masseuse that Melissa arranged to come to the house for my daughter Rand myself. Everything was fabulous. If you have a chance to go, GO!! We will definitely go back to this beautiful island and will continue to look for properties managed by Melissa!

Melissa was a very attentive and communicative host of a gorgeous, clean, and well maintained home. The attention to detail in the house and for our experience visiting the surrounding island were great and really made our trip special.

Great location: an easy walk to the buzz of West Bay, convenient water taxi to West End, but we were always glad to return to the peace and quiet of this tiny beach neighborhood. Coral reef with colorful wee fish about five feet from the beachfront! The house is well equipped and comfortable. We watched a lunar eclipse from the chaises on the pool deck. But best of all was Melissa's hosting. She responded promptly to all of our questions and requests, made awesome recommendations, and put us in touch with Loly (tour guide and driver) and Dixie (chef), whose services were top-notch. Our stay was wonderful. Highly recommended.

Casa Rubio (now known as the Mermaid Beach House) is everything the photos and write-up suggested and more.  The location was perfect -- within a 20-minute beach walk to West Bay and a water taxi to West End.  We were a family of four adults and two young children and enjoyed Casa Rubio's ample space and many amenities, including a well-equipped kitchen and laundry, and of course the enjoyable pool and deck overlooking the beach and the gorgeous sunsets.  Melissa was extremely accommodating to our many information requests and to our various needs, including arranging the retrieval of an item left behind at the airport, and arranging for groceries to be bought and ready for us upon our arrival on a public holiday, when stores were closed.  Previous guests suggested arranging for Dixie to prepare a meal on the day of arrival and it was a real treat to start our stay.  We enjoyed it so much we arranged for another of Dixie's meals during our week's stay!

Beautiful house in best part of the island. We easily could grab water taxis or drive into town and the snorkeling right off the beach was great. Our favorite was sitting on the large porch and watch the sunset. A few extras made it an incredible experience: The sweet gardener got kayaks  for us to use during our stay and we had Dixie come cook for us which was incredible and we wished we had her for every meal! All in all a wonderful trip.

Beautiful house, great host! Sunset views were amazing. Amenities at the house were all first rate--appliances (including washer/dryer), cookware, etc. Melissa was the most responsive host we have encountered, proactively asking how things were going and if we needed anything. Top recommendations from Melissa we would encourage other to do: 1) Scuba: If you want to scuba or learn to scuba, Clearwater Adventures is the place to go. 3 minute walk along the beach, and Denisse and her team were great. Our two 20+ year old daughters (scuba certified) had several great dives, including two night dives. My wife and I (50+ years old) got certified--Yvonne was a wonderful and patient teacher. 2) Dining with Dixie: Dixie comes from a family of chefs (and she had her own restaurant in the past), and her 3-course dinners were delicious--as good as anything you'll find on the island (we were fortunate to have her come twice--definitely schedule in advance). She came to the house, finished preparing the meals, served the meals, and cleaned up--all with great island hospitality! Other thoughts: If not renting a car, have Melissa arrange transportation to/from the airport--makes life a lot easier, particularly picking up groceries at Eldon's supermarket near the airport before heading to the house. If you plan to go to West End for dinner, suggest going earlier. During the "winter months" when it gets dark by 6:00 pm or so, there seemed to be fewer water taxis running by the house (easy to find a water taxi heading back to the house after dinner). If you scuba, you'll be tired anyway and be ready to go to bed early!

Second time in this house and one of my favorite homes 💯 satisfied .

Nothing but 5 stars for our stay at Casa Rubio!  The house was gorgeous, beautifully appointed , extremely comfortable, and the view was truly breathtaking!!  And Melissa was the hostess with the mostest! ❤️. This was our first visit to the island and she saw to it that our every need was met!  From arranging tours and treats to reassuring us that we weren’t being a nuisance with our many requests!  😄. She and the house far exceeded our expectations!  You will not be disappointed! ❤️

Casa Rubio's location was perfect for our stay. Walking distance to Ibagari, Xbalanque Resort, West Bay and West End or and easy Water Taxi.The area is well cared for with pride of ownership in surrounding areas.The pool is perfect to cool off in after walks or morning exercise.I saw a house that I looked at renting and was very glad that we had the privacy of Orchid Beach.There is actually snorkeling around the Mermaid right in front.  I would love to return sooner than later.

This house was the perfect end to our postponed honeymoon. The house was very clean and the view of the water was amazing! The location was the perfect proximity to West End and West Bay, both accessible by water taxi. There are two beautiful restaurants in walking distance along the beach if you're not up for venturing. Melissa and Loly were so responsive and accommodating and made this vacation a breeze.  Loly helped us navigate the grocery store, COVID testing and getting around the island (the roads can be daunting for first timers like us). Melissa checked in on us throughout our stay and kept us updated with everything we needed to know. I would not hesitate to stay at Casa Rubio again.

Great house on the beach w/ all the amenities you need. Perfect location in easy striking distance of both West End and West Bay (you can walk to either one from here). Melissa, the host, is very communicative and eager to help and the house is spacious enough that six of us were quite comfortable here.

This place was perfect! Secluded, but has everything at your fingertips! Neighbors were great to chat to but felt alone as well. Got a water taxi down to West End, took a trip to LFK and brewery - it is a great spot to enjoy your time  but close to all to venture out! Melissa was amazing and we were so grateful to have had her! This place will not disappoint.

The home as well equipped with everything we needed ,  clean, spacious, beautiful views, conveniently located, but quiet between the two tourist areas Almost back of West Bay and west end

The place was beautiful, plenty space, clean, beautiful views , cable  ,wifi I couldn't ask for more,  host was also great and treated me with respect

I can't speak highly enough of this beautiful property and Mellisa, our amazing host. The location is spectacular if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of West Bay and West End but close enough to easily access both. The home was super clean and very comfortable. Mellisa was extremely responsive for any questions we had. Mellisa arranged Loly to be our driver from the airport and for an island tour. She was incredibly nice and a great driver. I'm glad I did not rent a car as the roads and traffic would have been stressful. Utilizing the water taxis from the pier at Casa Rubio was great and walking to West Bay down the beach was about a 15-20 minute walk. Mellisa also recommended Clearwater Adventures for snorkeling and diving and like every other recommendation, it was fantastic. If you have never gone scuba diving they have a very affordable "discovery dive" that is worth every cent. Denise and Merry were incredibly nice and I felt very safe with their instruction. There is some awesome snorkeling just off the shore from Casa Rubio but you should also check out the reef in front of Infinity Bay and Grand Roatan. Infinity Bay also has a great dive shop (for rentals and purchases) and a nice beachside bar/restaurant. It's a little pricey but if you buy a drink or two the waitstaff is happy to watch your stuff while you go snorkeling. There is a safe and reliable ATM in their lobby as well. All in all, Casa Rubio completely exceeded expectations and I would definitely stay there again. The only two detractors were the fact that the jetted tub and oven didn't work while we were there, but I enjoyed my stay so much I'd still give this 6 stars if I could. Thanks Melissa!

Melissa is the best host one could ask for. She goes out of her way to make your stay the best it could possibly be.

Thanks so much Mark. Come back and stay a little longer next time. There’s lots more to enjoy in Roatan. You guys were great.

Casa Rubio is a wonderful place to stay and I hope I get to return.  Purpose of our trip was a grownup family member getaway.  Melissa was responsive in every way and Juan Carlos who was onsite to care for the property or would help out when we called him. Melissa gave great suggestions regarding restaurant and sites and activities to enjoy.  Everyday was a beautiful sunset to be enjoyed.  A nice pool to cool off and the ocean right out front for a swim.  Conveniently located between West End and West Bay a quick water taxi ride away.  We did rent a car, which was nice to have for store run, but not required. Clearwater Dive is less than a five minute walk down the beach and is great for a couple of morning dives.  Also, Melissa arranged to have a wonderful meal prepared for us by Dixie, very affordable and a delight, also a massage morning for my daughters and friends.  So many more good things to say, but you just need to stay there and enjoy.

The house was great and the view is even better than the photos. The location is wonderful because it's away from the crowds of West Bay and the bustle of West End but an easy water taxi ride to both. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of cutlery, tableware, glasses, etc. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds were all comfortable. Everything was sparkling clean and well maintained. Juan Carlos took excellent care of the gardens, cleaned the pool everyday and replenished the drinking water when we needed it.  He bought us fresh coconuts and showed us how to eat them. We had wonderful sunset views every night from the deck. Snorkeling was fabulous right from the beach at the house with tons of coral and fish life. You do not need to swim all the way out to the reef break. We enjoyed dinner at Lotus a few times as it is a convenient short walk down the beach.  Dixie cooked us a delicious 4 course dinner with all fresh local ingredients.  She went out of her way to find fish when her usual fisherman didn't have enough. Highly recommend her service. Loly was our tour guide for a day and took us on an interesting tour of the east end of the island which included a boat ride through mangroves, snorkeling, and lunch in Punta Gorda, and stops to take in the views and shopping. Definitely worth it to get a sense of how the locals live and a feel for the beauty of the island. Melissa was always helpful and available for any questions. We had a wonderful time and are planning our return trip!

Beautiful house at the most perfect location. The pool deck is great during the day, and it has the best view for stunning sunsets!

You could not have a better location on the beach right between west end and west bay. The house is incredible and Melissa went out of her way to ensure we have everything we needed at all times. Highly recommended!!!

Very nice Airbnb home with a great view of the Caribbean sea.  Plenty of space and a private bathroom for each bedroom!  The deck with pool and outside seating made for lovely mornings having breakfast and beautiful evenings watching the sunset. The location is between West Bay beach area and the West End area.  We explored both by walking, water taxi and rented scooters to explore even more of the Island of Roatan. Overall, the Casa Rubio is a very nice place to stay on the island.

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