Island holiday rentals in Central America

TRIP OF A LIFETIME! WOW! Just WOW! What can I say about Fort Morgan Cay, Islas de las Bahía and Mark & Julie that has not already been said? The island is breathtaking! Exactly like the photos but better! The staff is A+! The food was fresh & delicious! Mark was our host as Julie was sick during our stay in Feb 2024 and I feel like we made a lifetime friend even though we will probably never see him again, lol. His service did not skip a beat. He was extremely communicative prior to and during the trip. We always knew what to expect and were well informed. We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday here and I paid for almost ALL of the extras...sand sculpture, fire dancers, fireworks, snorkeling at Pigeon Cay, tour of local villages and mangroves, day tour of Roatan...Trust me it's worth it! For a full video recap check out my pinned stories @e.j.appleton

We very much enjoyed our stay. The caretaker, Steven was very responsive and helpful. He went out of his way to take us to the grocery, a kayak tour, and arrange for transportation so we could enjoy a nearby resort. The property manager, Liz, was very helpful and gave us good advice on things to do. We were especially pleased with how well the kitchen was set with pots, pans and appliances. The pool was the star of the show and we spent many hours lounging and taking a dip. The house dogs, Molly and Maya greeted us every morning and are very sweet. It is a 30 minute drive from the house to a grocery, so it is important that one take this into consideration, and stock up when coming from the airport. Thank you for sharing your house with us.

Ramon’s place is very special. If you’re looking for luxury this is not the place, ( you can always pop next door for a dose of that), but if you want to stay somewhere that is more in tune with nature and incredibly beautiful to boot then this is definitely worth the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and left feeling relaxed. Ramon’s passion for the preservation of the jungle is admirable and of massive benefit to the whole island.

Isleta Tahiti was the perfect getaway with girlfriends for my birthday! We swam all day in the beautiful pool and lounged away in the hammocks and sun loungers. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and drinks for 7 people. The bedrooms are clean, though we only went in there to sleep as the surroundings are so breathtaking, you want to be outside at all times! The caretakers are lovely. My friends and I all talked about other family and friends we'd love to bring to stay in the future. Highly recommend!

It was lovely and helpful that the host arranged for direct water taxi with our luggage to the house. The quiet refuge on the north island was a great contrast to the hustle of the south part of the Caye. While there getting around on foot and by water taxi worked well, unless you want to see the estuary on the very north side of the Caye, in which case a bike is a good idea. There were several walkable restaurant options and a small convenience store near the split. We didn’t use the kayak and paddle boards, but the pool was great for heat relief and AC in the bedrooms was nice too. Walter, the caretaker, was super helpful and brought us fresh coconuts / coconut water. Really enjoyed Mario’s snorkel tour.

I stayed for 6 days, which was longer than most, but everything i was looking for. While there are a lot of logistic's involved from Panama City to San Blas / the island, it necessary information was provided and well communicated. This is a primitive stay, with Spanish being the local's second language, but still very easy to communicate. Everyone was friendly, and the hospitality from the Guna was incredible and inviting. Would highly recommend visiting San Blas with Jonathan!

The Palace was a great place to stay. We really enjoyed the exercise classes and the breeze on the yoga deck.

Excelente lugar; muy recomendable. Sumamente limpio; seguro y cómodo. Perfecto para pasar con grupos de amigos o familia. El personal interno sumamente amables y colaborador ante cualquier consulta o duda. La pasamos genial!!

Wir haben zwei Nächte in der Unterkunft von Yulian verbracht. Die Unterkunft sieht aus wie auf den Bildern, also alles sehr einfach und ohne Luxus. Die Insel ist so schön und diese zwei Tage waren für uns wie eine Auszeit im Paradies. Der Strand ist wunderschön und das Meer türkisblau. Es gibt auf der Insel die Möglichkeit Volleyball zu spielen und auch an Touren teilzunehmen. Der Transport von Panama Stadt aus dauert ca. 3 Stunden (ca. 1 Stunde Serpentinen). Danach fährt man nochmal ca 40 Minuten mit dem Boot. Das Essen vor Ort wird liebevoll von den Einheimischen vorbereitet und schmeckt lecker. Yulian war immer sehr gut zu erreichen und hat uns bei jeder Angelegenheit sofort weitergeholfen. Ich kann diese Erfahrung nur jedem empfehlen, der ohne großen Luxus im Paradies sein will.

10 stars. The villa was great. The staff exceeded expectations. If you’re looking for a cozy space for few family or friends, this is your spot. Communicating with owner and staff was excellent, they were responsive and solution oriented. The space is well maintained and accurately depicted in photos. Both interior and exterior, pool, landscaping and the whole property are in great condition. Cheers to Colleen. She personified excellence and care. The housekeeping was good and the meals delicious and on time. I highly recommend this villa and I will definitely return.

A ilha realmente é muito pequena, mas exatamente como anunciado era possível ficar do lado um pouco agitado ou totalmente isolada. Todos foram educados e prestativos, inclusive a Omaira perguntou se queria fazer os passeios disponíveis que havia nas outras ilhas. A comida é simples mas gostosa, tudo foi exatamente como eu queria. A Omaira me orientou a ficar na cidade do Panamá por conta do horário de chegada do meu voo e foi ótimo, pois conheci Panamá viejo e gostei muito.

Es un lugar hermoso, con una vista espectacular, nos encantó que estuviera todo muy equipado tanto en la casa como en las amenidades como kayak, snorkel y buceo. Está cerca de las playas más bellas de Roatan y cerca de punta gorda donde está la comunidad Garífuna. Nos encantó La Paz y tranquilidad que nos brindó a mi familia. Súper recomendado, seguro regresamos !!!

LOVED the whole experience! If you have never slept over the water, this is your chance to do so! Breathtaking view! The food that was provided was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again and would recommend to other guests! Thanks again for the amazing experience!

Group of 7 ladies ranging from late 20s to early 60s. We had a GREAT time here! Things to know for future guests: - Must be able to walk / climb stairs - Tap water is safe to drink at this property - Bring water shoes as the beach water is rocky - CASH for Roatan is a must. (USD works) - Pudens lives on site and sets up the beach cabana bed, takes care of maintenance, and will take you snorkeling. He's GREAT! - Pudens can arrange for on site massages ($40 for 30 mins) - Desiree recommended Chef / Cleaner Sherilee and she was worth EVERY penny! - Pudens arranged for a boat tour for our group ($50 per person) - Hire a driver for your arrival, departure, and excursion days. You will probably not want to drive the roads yourself. Desiree arranges. This was everyone's first time in Roatan (and some were first time international travelers). We felt absolutely safe, well looked after, and delighted by this location. I recommend this place for adults or older children (preteen up). AMAZING!

You could cook for yourself but that would be insane. Alfredo and Hermita are wonderful caretakers that attend to every need. Truly the most hospitable. Meals were delicious and prompt. Place was awesome. Only note was showers were hit or miss and some softer lighting would go a long way. But these are minor notes; place was amazing.

The Living Waters home is incredible. Walk in the front door and the ocean is right in front of you. Daysi met us at the airport, directed us to Eldon's so we could stock up (get everything you think you'll need, we didn't find other stores on the island with similar selections and its 1 hour from the house). We had Dulce, helped by her daughter, cook a number of meals for us. They were a delight and food was great. If you don't have a car you can get to a few places. Go to Cliffsides for dinner. Camp Bay Lodge is a few places down, everything we ate there was very good. Still I'd recommend getting a car so you can explore the entire island, for activities and local restaurants. A lot of people love the east end of the island because it's remote, but do prepare for some very rough dirt roads. Going even 5 miles on the east end of the island might take 30+ minutes. Everyone uses "whatapp" to communicate, so get it before you go. We loved Roatan, super friendly people.

Spacious, bright villa with great views. The location is quiet and private. The gated community is safe. Communication and service were excellent, it’s like having full concierge around the clock. Everything you want or need you can get help with. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed excellent cappuccinos in the mornings. It’s a bit of a drive to West Bay but when you come home it’s so peaceful and relaxing that it is worth it. Our original Airbnb got canceled the day before our arrival and we were incredibly grateful that we found this gorgeous place and that they accommodated us so quickly and flawless.

Al Natural es un paraíso en la tierra, Michel el dueño un gran profesional siempre atento, el lugar paradisíaco, playas, selva. Duermes con ruido de olas del mar y animales de la Selva trasera. Comida espectacular tanto el desayuno como el almuerzo y la cena de otro mundo con velas y comida del chef Vicente con todos los alojados en el resort juntos comentando todo. El resort tiene paddle surf y kayaks y mascaras de buceo y aletas para relajarse. Aquí se va uno a relajar y estar con la naturaleza. En definitiva un espectáculo de alojamiento os lo recomiendo......

Mirko was an extremely helpful host! The place is beautiful and walkable to the start of all of our Sittee River adventures (bioluminescence tour and snorkeling) Having bikes was great to bike into “downtown” Hopkins from the house

This little gem is absolutely magical. We were picked up in Bocas by the hosts friend and brought to this incredible place with only a 12 min boat ride from bocas. Their pictures don’t even do this place justice. The beauty is even better in person. I recommend eating the breakfast they offer. Absolutely fresh and delicious. We will be back for sure!

The location of this house on Isla Grande is wonderful! It’s a little ways away from the center of town and has its own dock. The ocean in front of the house is a little choppy, so we walked a little down and were able to get into the water. The lights did go out on the entire island, so you may want to take a flashlight just in case. The host told me to write to the care taker an hour before arriving, but when the caretaker didn’t answer my chat, the host told me I had to call her. Once I knew that, I was able to contact the lady to let us into the house. The top floor bedroom is amazing!!!

We ended up staying at a cabin on another island as this one we originally booked was having issues with the water supply. It was a bit of a hassle sorting out our payment options as they wanted us to cancel the original reservation to pay in full through their website. We ended up paying the additional cost separately rather than canceling our Airbnb reservation. The overall experience was nice. Luckily we knew what to expect prior to our stay (as others have mentioned, this is not a luxurious experience). Connecting with nature and interacting with the Guna Yala residents were a couple of highlights for us. We fell asleep to the sound of ocean waves and ate some of the best seafood we’ve ever had. Some cons would be the overcrowding; do not expect it to be a private experience, it was tough to find a space on the beach that we didn’t have to share with others. The communication could also have been better. We didn’t appreciate the last minute notice that our original accommodation wouldn’t be available. It left us rushing to reserve another cabin in time for the early 5am pickup.

Wasn't sure what to expect booking an AirBNB 70km from mainland Belize on short notice after finding out that both resorts at my dream dive destination were totally booked out. I was thinking it would be rustic. But instead arrived to find hot and cold running water (a luxury on this island) with a shower and flush toilet (the main resort uses composting methods, love the eco vibes but having a hot shower and a fresh environment between dives is a huge plus working in Mark's Favour). Name dropping the host got me a return boat ride at regular price on a week when both resorts at first swore it was impossible to accommodate me. Fully functional bar fridge running off solar power, enough lights to get through the evening and an all important floor fan. This island is HOT at night. The fan was life saving. Big private yard. Sunny spots when you want to get warm, but lots of shade at all times of day too. Just follow the iguanas. They know what's up. Did I mention diving? 🔵✔️ Thanks Mark!