On the beach.You'll find Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences within 3 miles (5 km) of this apartment. Roatan Museum and Carambola Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Sandy Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Half Moon Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
West Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
Mahogany Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
Getting around
Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Crazy Pinapple - 5 min drive
Jungle Top Restaurant - 6 min drive
Mayak Chocolate - 7 min drive
Flowers Bay Social Club - 12 min drive
The Beach House Roatan - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge
Also find us at www.blueislanddiversroatan.com
Casa Descanso is an island style charming apartment on the first floor of our beach home; located on the property of Blue Island Divers (check us out on Trip Advisor, you will not be disappointed). Casa Descanso in Sandy Bay, Roatan is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, ocean front. Each bedroom has a queen size bed & closet area. The front porch has a covered dining area with ceiling fans, seating for four people and a gas grill. You have full use of the property which includes a private dock, a beach with lounge chairs & hammocks, and a common area at the dive shop. Our divers paradise is just steps to the dive shop and for non-divers in your group they can relax on the beach in lounge chairs, hammocks or enjoy snorkeling from our pier. Do you have more than 4 in your party? We have 3 other units on property.
Check In begins at 3pm and Check Out is by 11 am. Early check in may be available. This is your home away from home and the entire property is for your use.
Please note this is a diving operation and the filling of scuba tanks is limited between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Most generally this process is completed between 2pm and 5pm. However night dives do require the need to fill tanks at 8 am.
We live on property particular times of the year in the upstairs unit and will be available to assist when needed. Our customer relations staff is available for any assistance when we are not on site. Blue Island Divers is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30am-5:00pm. Sunday's you will have the beach and premises for your use; however, the diving and bar and restaurant are closed.
From 6pm until 6:30am we have a night watchman on property and Sunday for 24 hours a watchman is also on property.
We are located 10 minutes from Coxen hole and 10 minutes to West End in the quiet neighborhood of Sandy Bay. We are steps from the principal road which traverses the entire island. You can walk the beach for approximately a 1/2 mile in each direction and enjoy the tranquil breeze and beautiful mangroves or sand beach.
We have ample parking available if you rent a car; and if not, you're steps from being able to grab a taxi cab at the main road. We have specific taxi drivers available for tours when their schedule allows. Otherwise we recommend grabbing a taxi at the road.
Electricity is included with A/C usage limited to the time spent inside the unit. We request the units are shut off when not indoors. The space is quickly cooled by multiple units when you return. **Many other listings do not include electricity with nightly rental and some do not have air conditioning.****
Property manager
Property management
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2 Bedroom Blue Divers Roatan
Casa Descanso Blue Island Divers Resort
2 Bedroom Apartment Blue Island Divers Resort
2 Bedroom Apartment Blue Island Divers Resort Roatan
2 Bedroom Apartment Blue Island Divers Resort Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment Blue Island Divers Resort Apartment Roatan
Frequently asked questions
How close is Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge to the airport?
This apartment is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge to the beach?
This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge have a spa?
This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge to downtown Roatan?
This apartment is 2.2 mi away from Roatan.
Stay & Dive or Snorkel! Rustic, beach side apartment, steps from the waters edge Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Todd L.
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing
We simply loved staying here once again. The staff are top notch, from the divemasters to the grounds crew. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere at Blue Island Divers. We will certainly go back again.
Todd L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerard H.
Jan 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dive Boutique in Roatan
Great place to stay great place to dive. The Entire staff made it a most enjoyable holiday, Thanks everyone
Gerard H.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
May 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and awesome staff!
Carly remained in constant contact as we had to rebook due to Covid. She was accommodating and we couldn’t be happier. Zamir and Maria showed us the island and took us to all the hot spots to eat and dance! Simply amazing with breathtaking views! We will be back very soon.
Amy M.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
Mar 6, 2018
Amazing dive shop and rental.
We could not have been happier with our stay at Blue Island Divers! They were extremely accommodating and took great care of us. Erik would call a friend of his that had a cab who we were able to trust when driving around the island. The dive staff were fantastic and were always looking for creatures to show us. I can't wait to make a return trip to BID soon!
Michael C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
Paul K., Plymouth, MI
Feb 11, 2018
Wonderful Adventure
We stayed 3 wonderful night here, and 7 more at their other place. The owners Eric & Carly are gracious and welcoming hosts. The room was rustic but comfortable, clean and as described. Perfect for a quiet vacation getaway. The kitchen has everything needed, the bathroom and shower clean and nice. Didn't need air conditioning, we kept doors open to get the ocean breeze through the double screen doors, and to hear the surf. A guard was on duty from evening until daybreak to keep an eye on things.
The area is clean, well kept and raked often. Large trees shade the grounds and the hammock area nicely with plenty of beach chairs for sun. A long dock ends in a covered area perfect to sip a cool rum punch and watch those fantastic sunsets.
We ate several great meals at the Salty Mango just steps up the hill from our room. To mix it up a bit, it's easy to catch a taxi to West End for an evening walk and a bite to eat.
The beach is clean and sandy. My daybreak walks along the shore was a perfect way to start the day, take water shoes. The waves break on the barrier reef which make for an easy swim from the dock. We snorkeled out to the corals several times during our stay. We also tried the Discover Scuba course offered by the dive shop. What an absolutely amazing experience it was to see the ocean side of the reef wall from 35ft under, highly recommended! Can't wait to get back there.