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On the beach, beach towels
Pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Roatan Island, Bay Islands Department
  • Marbella Beach
    3 min walk
  • Roatan Island Brewing Co.
    8 min walk
  • Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum
    12 min drive
  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    23 min drive

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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.

Relaxing Beachfront Bungalow, Best Sunsets, Pristine Reefs = Perfect Vacation

Casa Rayo Del Sol was recently featured on HGTV "Caribbean Life"

Take a deep breath and absorb the fresh Caribbean air at Casa Rayo Del Sol. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with stunning ocean and garden views and miles of sandy beaches will have you in vacation mode the minute you drop your bags! 

​This popular beach bungalow is perfect for two couples, or small family, and was built with comfort in mind, by including over-sized wooden plantation shuttered windows throughout, which provide a comfortable constant free flowing breeze. Each queen bedroom includes a full en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, television and DVD player. From the Egyptian cotton sheets, high quality towels and beach towels, to the fully equipped kitchen and new screened dining deck, this is house provides all the comforts you are accustomed to. 
You will get a lot of use out of the expansive ocean facing deck, listen to the birds and surf from one of the recliners, there is plenty of seating for everyone. A hammocks, gas grill, and a stunning view of the ocean make this bungalow perfect for entertaining your family. Enjoy the relaxing sound of the surf and nature while soaking up the Caribbean sunshine from the pool or beach loungers. The resort offers spectacular snorkeling and diving from its onsite dive shop. Also enjoy the convenience of the restaurant, bar and beach side shared pool.

​The Palmetto Bay community sits on 150 acres and provides 24-hour security, there is a fabulous palapa dock which is perfect to do yoga, enjoy morning coffee, or just swing in a hammock and relax while you listen to the surf. It's also a great starting point to swim out to the reefs, or line fishing. The property is uniquely surrounded by a protected nature preservation and is home to many wild parrots, agouti, butterflies and more! There are many mature fruit bearing trees. They include; varieties of mango, papaya, coconut, cashew, banana, lime, pineapple, noni, almonds, soursop. Palmetto is just minutes from shopping, attractions and the signature Pete Dye golf course, Black Pearl.  
The home offers three queen size private bedrooms and two full baths (not including the outdoor shower), a full kitchen and dining room with a wrap-around porch perfect for sipping coffee in the morning and cocktails in the afternoon. Boasting high ceilings, several ceiling fans and a constant trade breeze, lush surroundings. With the alluring views of the jungle and the tranquil blue waters, this is beach-side living at its best!
The best part, is that you are just steps away from the beach, restaurant, bar, shared pool, beach, and awesome dive shop. 
All that's missing, is you!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Marbella Beach. Concierge services are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Marbella Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Roatan Island Brewing Co.
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, concierge services, and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Stephanie

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Sunloungers
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Relaxing Beachfront Bungalow, Best Sunsets, Pristine Reefs = Perfect Vacation Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We demand a full refund
We arrived on June 29 and immediately realized that the house did not have air conditioning as it said in the description of the house on VRBO, it only had air conditioning in the two rooms but one of them did not work well and did not cool the air. In the description of the house it said that both rooms had TV and DVD and that was not the case either, only 1 of the rooms had TV without DVD. Since we couldn't find the remote control for that TV, we sent a message to the host and asked them to tell us where the remote control and more fans were, since we found two broken, they never responded to our message. On July 2, they sent a technician without prior notice who informed us that the TV in the room is broken and there is nothing to do, and he tried to fix the air conditioning in said room without success, it continued without cold air as it is. due. The house does not have glass in the windows, in any of them, only mosquito nets and wooden slats through which the heat filters and we were not warned about that in the description of the house either. The heat we suffered those two nights was unbearable and we could not sleep, nor could we enjoy the common areas due to the heat and the lack of fans that were never brought to us. We decided to go to the pool to cool off and the water was so cloudy that you couldn't see the floor of it. So we decided that same day, July 2, that we had to leave because we could no longer stand those conditions and we sent a message to the host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An honest review
We have spent several thousand dollars with VRBO in on three bookings from December 2023 to February 2024. Before we book again we are going to check this review to ensure it has not been edited or deleted. The good: - Beautiful unit with lovely hardwood floors and décor as well as high ceilings. - Dishwasher, washer and dryer - A partial ocean view - Kudos to the property manager for adding a new mattress pad to our hard bed. - When a storm brought up drifts of sea grass two feet high, staff removed it within three days. The bad: Yes, this is a third world country, but we are paying FIRST world prices. - No glass windows – just screens and pretty shutters - so it’s noisy for sleeping. Construction starts at 7:30 a.m. - Showers switched from very hot to freezing. - The bay was murky with lots of sea grass perhaps because grey water from the condos drains into the ocean right out front. - Pool is small and it was cloudy for 8 out of 10 days. A pool not treated properly with chemicals can expose swimmers to Hepatitis A, E. coli, lice, cryptosporidium etc. The dangerous: Malaria is present in Roatan with hords of mosquitoes at this resort. Sand fleas inside condo. These tiny insects must have burrowed into our skin and clothes. Still biting 10 days after arriving home. Horrifying! Driving to get groceries, we dealt with pothole ridden roads and obnoxious local drivers who pass on blind corners, tailgate and speed. So much for island time….
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great bungalo close enough to the beach to hear the waves but out of the wind. Easy walk to the Cove restaurant and bar but far enough away to not hear the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical paradise
Stephanie was amazing to work with. She had wonderful and ongoing communication with us, answered all of our questions and just knowing we had someone to message in case something went wrong made a huge difference. The bungalow was perfect for our family. We felt safe the entire stay. The beach was beautiful and peaceful and having boats to charter whenever we wanted was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!!
Loved the diving, helpfulness if the staff but most of all- the setting - walked over the to beach every morning! The house was better than expected, the pictures don’t do the home justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, lovely property with friendly people, great restaurant, dive shop, and nice beach!
Well managed property filled with friendly Expats and a relaxed, friendly vibe! Our bungalow was beautiful. The Cove restaurant was delicious (one of the best Cerviches on the island). Stefanie took care of everything and was spot on with her recommendations! One of our favorite islands and we will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bring bug spray!
We enjoyed a week at Palmetto Bay as a family. We liked the very natural surround and the house was very well appointed. The property is beautiful and well managed, but quite isolated. We experienced multiple power outages while there, which was a nice break from technology, but somewhat inconvenient. Of course, that's not the fault of the owners. The house is open air, so it was VERY humid inside the home, even with aircon units in the bedrooms. The hot water is either scalding or cold because of the on-the-spot water heater, so that took some adjusting. Again, no fault of the owners, but the property is completely riddled with no-see-ums and sand fleas. The bug spray we bought on island did not provide any deterrent for the bugs, so bring that deet or whatever you think will help. I will always associate being itchy and Roatan when I think of this trip. The on-site restaurant is quite pricey, but nice to have since getting anywhere else on the island where there are restaurants is a 15-20 minute drive. Having a car while staying at this property is essential. The beach associated with this property was very full of sea grass and there was a creek that emptied out right into the ocean and after some heavy rains, the water turned completely muddy with all the runoff. A walk around the corner from the beach gives you a much cleaner experience, but it's not totally clear if those spots are private property or not. Overall, this isn't a luxury stay, but it has some plusses that aid in a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie M., Dodge Center, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for R&R
It was our first trip to Roatan and this property did not disappoint. We rented a car and it was easy to get around the island. When we wanted more excitement we would head to West Bay but enjoyed returning to the peace and privacy of our villa at Palmetto Bay. Can’t say enough good things about the amazing on site dive shop. Will return again and maybe even someday own my own villa in this wonderful community.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Resort Like Feel
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Palmetto Bay property. The property was spacious and nicely appointed. It feels like you're living in a jungle! It was very quiet and peaceful. We watched the hummingbirds in the morning on the side porch while we drank our coffee. Our neighbors were super nice and even invited us over to a steak dinner one night. I would say the only draw back was the gnats will eat you up (make sure you bring plenty of bug spray) and the pool and restaurant were being renovated during our stay so we didn't get to utilize that part of the property, but they were almost completed the day we left and will be amazing once for all future stays. The island is a beautiful island and everyone on the island is super nice. We plan to come back again in the near future!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Great place to stay!
Loved it! A great property-close to everything yet peaceful. The beach is beautiful, the homes well appointed and the staff is kind. We’d go back tomorrow!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Angela P., Anoka, MN

Great Bungalow in a Wonderful Community
I really enjoyed the Palmetto Bay Plantation as a whole first and foremost. The people are wonderful at the on-site restaurant, the Dive Shop and the security gate. I never once felt unsafe or unwelcome. Everyone is on "Island time", so remember that when you are waiting for something :) Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you plan to walk the property after dark, the paths are not lit. The Beach is beautiful, quite a bit of seagrass right out front, but you can make it thigh deep before you have to walk on any of it. the dock takes you out deep past the seagrass and they have ladders and steps to get into the water from there and you can swim to the floating dock if you want. As for the bungalow itself - it was great! The layout provided plenty of privacy between the bedrooms which are at opposite ends of the hallway - each with a huge bathroom/closet space. Some of the lighting in our bedroom left a bit to be desired (especially in the closet area), but we managed to get by just fine. The property description lists an outdoor shower in one of the bathrooms - this is a bit misleading for a couple of reasons; 1) the outdoor shower didn't exist at all (upon contact, the property owner told me they just had a retaining wall installed and the shower must have been removed in doing so) and 2) if/when it was install, I'm assuming, it was out by the front stairs and not in one of the bathrooms. it's meant for showering before you enter the house, which I get, but just not as advertised. Instead we had a tub of water on the step to clear our feet of sand. A bit disappointing overall. The kitchen has most everything you would need; though the salt is very clumpy (humidity), so if you stop at the grocery store grab a new one, not a huge deal, but if you're planning to do a lot of cooking it might be a big deal to you. Lots of nature to be seen and heard from any of the doors/windows and decks... Deadbolt lock and in house safe to make to feel safe. All in all a really nice experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019