Entire home

Full Size Private Pool

Escape to tranquility at this secluded retreat where you can unwind by the water’s edge or explore world-class diving opportunities.

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
2 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Full Size Private Pool

Laguna Vista is a premier upscale vacation rental on Utila, a small island often called 'The Rose of the Caribbean'.

Laguna Vista provides you not only the privacy you need from your work a day world in a fully found 2 bedroom home away from home, but also your own private swimming pool, champa, and bar that will allow you to rejuvenate your spirits with as much or as little interaction with the outside world as you might see fit.

The Rental: At the pools edge is your private entry into your home with two bedrooms each with a private bathroom, both with queen sized beds, ample, locking closet space, private personal safes, air conditioners, ceiling fans and upgraded linens inviting you to relax in style.

A bright and airy living area complete, with color Smart television in the living room and master bedroom and DVD player offers comforts seldom found in the island's rental market.

The residence is also complete with a full size kitchen, including all the accouterments needed to prepare everything from a quick microwave snack to a gourmet meal from the grill top or from the oven.

The Grounds: Just a step outside of your door is the sweet water pool for your exclusive use; Laguna Vista boasts a freeform custom designed and built swimming pool for your pleasure.

Designed by your hosts and built by Watermania, this is a pool built to enjoy. A grand staircase allows for graceful entry into the pool even with a cool beverage in your hand.

With a standard depth throughout allowing any and all to wander about, this is a social gathering area unsurpassed in Utila vacation rentals. Benches designed into the walls are perfect for conversation gathering points, with one including Jacuzzi jets for a simulating back massage at your pleasure. A waterfall adds the pleasing sound of relaxation to complete your experience.

When you're ready to step out and dry off, you can sit in the comfort of a private champa at the water’s edge that shields you not only from the sun, but is perfect for anything from quiet reading time to a jovial atmosphere or even for a private party.

The champa, with a non-skid terra cotta floor, has indirect lighting, ceiling fans, flow through ventilation, and plenty of seating to provide after pool enjoyment.

If you desire, a private bar can be set up in a matter of minutes for your convenience or to entertain should you have guests.

We strive to make your vacation as effortless as possible. Standard services include arranging pick up and return to your point of origin on the island, and provisioning and stocking prior to your arrival, if requested. Massage is available onsite for those wishing to indulge, and yoga mats are available upon request.

For those wanting to enjoy the diving that Utila is famous for we can provide a private dive boat with personal professional Dive Masters/IDC Instructors, or special arrangements can be made with select qualified local dive shops to include you in their groups. Certification in Diving is available from Beginner all the way to Advanced using Drager™ Dolphin Rebreathers and Closed Circuit Units. Diving alternatives such as horseback riding, boating, sailing charters, 4 wheel excursions or guided nature walks are only a request away. Laguna Vista also has access to the best in Catch and Release Deep Sea Fishing Charters, having custom boats on call with Captains who know and fish the sea surrounding the Bay Islands.

Laundry and maid service is available. This is your vacation, let Laguna Vista make the most of it for you!

Please note that this property is currently for sale.

Property manager

Tony & Jo

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Full Size Private Pool Isla de Utila
Full Size Private Pool Private vacation home
Full Size Private Pool Private vacation home Isla de Utila

About the neighborhood

Map
Utila, Bay Islands Department

What's nearby

  • Iguana Research & Breeding Station - 1 min walk
  • Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center - 1 min walk
  • Laguna Beach - 12 min walk
  • Chepes Beach - 14 min walk
  • Bando Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Utila (UII) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Neptunes At Coral Beach Village
  • ‪Munchies Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Che Pancho - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Utila Dream Ferry - ‬15 min drive
  • Cay View Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does Full Size Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Full Size Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Full Size Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full Size Private Pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Full Size Private Pool located?

Located in the heart of Isla de Utila, this vacation home is steps from Iguana Research & Breeding Station and Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center. Laguna Beach and Chepes Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Full Size Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Huntsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of heaven
It was so nice and peaceful. Loved the location. Well worththe money. Pool is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laguna Vista July 2024
We stayed during Carnival in July 2024 for 11 days, our second visit to the island. And honestly this house was a million times better than our last on the beach even. We wanted for nothing at Tony and Jo's. If I had a question or any need they were always happy to help! The check in process was so easy as Jo met us at the airport, it was meant to be the ferry dock but due to a flight delay Jo was able to change plans last minute for and meet us with our golf cart rental at the Utila Airport. Yes, they even arranged our golf cart rental and had it for us upon arrival! The house is in the perfect location, close to town but not in the middle of everything, with more than enough privacy at their home and around the pool. And the pool! Such a perfect escape from the heat. It is beautifully maintained and very large with benches in the water. The Champa was perfect as well, with lighting for at night and a bar within to serve up drinks poolside! I will say my one tiny complaint is the lack of lounge chairs. Sometimes we wanted to be lazy and lay around the pool, but could only sit in chairs. But this is a minor complaint. The house was clean, up to date, and the ac worked wonderfully in the bedrooms. There was also hot water.! A bonus as our last home did not offer that. I highly recommend Laguna Vista and would stay again. Even if not Laguna Vista, I would use Tony and Jo for any rental inquiries in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Laguna Vista - A little slice of Paradise!
Tony and Jo's condo Laguna Vista is truly a slice of paradise. The pool and champa with the tiki bar are perfect for lounging on the hot sunny days. The condo is about a 10 minute walk into town and 20 to the local beach! It is relaxing to be a little bit out of the "hussle and bussle" of town. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need. If it doesn't Tony and Jo were great with any request or questions we had! They are great hosts and have great advice and expertise on island life and what to see and do. Stewart hill is a close walk and provides awesome views of the whole island and distant mainland Honduras (Fantastic at sunset!). Jo's favorite restaurant Mango Tango was our favorite as well, but it can get busy so go early! We also loved Rehab bar next to the public beach and Snorkeling down at Coral View. When we get the chance we would love to return and would definitely recommend Laguna Vista!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan E., Bronx

I'll definitely go back
Awesome place, great and very friendly hosts. Very clean and very comfortable house. The pool is only a few steps away from the door which makes it perfect for when you just want to jump in. The hosts live on the second floor which at first we were worried that they were going to get upset from our loud music, but... Not at all. They are veeery friendly, almost like family and very helpful whenever you have any questions or need help with anything. Taxi is less than $2 dollars per person. FYI.. if you take a taxi anywhere, and you have to make a stop along the way, the driver will charge you double the rate, per person. So try to negotiate it before you get in. Next time I go to Utila, I'll definitely stay at Laguna Vista with Tony and Jo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawnalee
What a wonderful place!!! The hosts, Tony and Jo are such terrific, big hearted, charming people that definitely know their community and the people well. They treat you like family. The house is beautiful, with plenty of room and with an amazing pool. The island is beautiful and full of activities and the people are so helpful, nice and charming. I loved our short visit to Utila. I highly recommend staying with Tony and Jo at Laguna Vista. They will show you amazing time!!!! I can't wait to visit again!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Charleston, SC USA

Our best family vacation
We had a great time at Laguna Vista. Tony and Jo were excellent and interesting. They are really part of the fabric of the Utila community. Our teenage kids completed their open water dive certification early in the week. Most days we would dive in the morning and search for whale sharks or explore the island in the afternoon. We were rewarded on our last day by swimming with 3 whale sharks. Amazing experience. I recommend renting a golf cart.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

AA
Our stay at Laguna Vista was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful property on a beautiful island! We'll be back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Best on the island of Utila
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Tony & Jo when we visited Utila late July of this year. I should back up a little bit and say that I had rented one of they're apartments for my grand daughter for six weeks so she could complete her instructor diving class's. Not only were they so helpful in working out her financing they did me a favor by looking out for her. We stayed at the Laguna Vista main floor had a beautiful pool steps away from the front door along with a full bar and outdoor grill. If anyone is considering going to this beautiful island don't miss staying with Tony & Jo, you'll feel like you've known them all your life Tim & Sharron
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Best Hosts Ever!
From the moment we landed on Utila Tony and Jo were the hosts with the most! We arrived tired and grimy from over 24hrs of travel and were greeted with a warm welcome and big hugs. They loaded us and our things into their golf cart (which we promptly nicknamed) and the tour began. We arrived at our accommodations and could not have been happier. The home is spacious, nicely decorated, well laid out and comes with all the amenities you could want on a tropical vacation. Every window you look out offers views of tropical plants, jungle or fields. The home was very clean and the beds were super comfy. However, the champa by the pool is so inviting on warm evenings it's impossible to want to sit anywhere else. And the pool itself with its sparkling sweet water is over the top, perfectly refreshing and peaceful to sit by with fountains and all. It's also just the right depth to stand with a bevy! All this made our vacation feel like a tropical paradise and only a few minutes stroll to town. But the very best part of this vacation rental isn't any of this...it's your hosts. From borrowing a phone to call for pizza (even after we weren't staying with them anymore) to answering numerous questions, assisting us in a hotel in San Pedro Sula for our departure, stoking our fridge prior to our arrival, touring us about town and entertaining us with good conversation. Thanks for everything Tony and Jo, you are two amazing people and we hope to visit you again soon!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Love Tony & Jo!!!
We had the most wonderful stay with Tony & Jo, they took such great care of us! The property is paradise, and the pool is absolutely beautiful. Our three children had such a great time. We loved it so much we decided to stay on the island, as we were warned "once you come to Utila, you may never leave". We love running into Tony & Jo in town, they still take great care of us. Thank you so much for everything! We love you guys:)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Buckston B.

Perfect rental
Right up the hill from the center of town and right across from the Mango Inn and Treetanic Bar. Cool, shady swimming pool; so refreshing. Perfect tiki hut to loung alone or in a group around the table. Only a 20L "Toc-Toc" (cab) ride to town down the hill, but the walk wasn't even slightly troublesome. Tony and Jo will make sure you feel great and are having the best time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic
Our hosts, Tony and Jo, made our journey to Utila easy and stress free. They prearranged our charter flight from Roatan and we were greeted at the airport with a taxi to drive us to Laguna Vista. As always, the grounds are lovely and the little touches like fresh flowers, were waiting for our arrival. Laguna Vista is definitely the best house on the island to stay. It's a beautiful private resort with the advantage of Tony and Jo available for all your inquiries and needs. We always enjoy visiting our second home and appreciate our hosts and the wonderful people they surround themselves with.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margo S.

Clean, comfortable, very helpful owners!
Our group of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenagers) found this very comfortable for a 3 night stay on Utila. It's away from the "town" but easily accessible within a 10 minute walk. The property was clean and well appointed with all the conveniences of home (plenty of towels, dishes, coffee maker, tv, internet, etc.) The owners were very helpful both before and during our stay in providing an introductory tour of town, suggestions for rainy day activities and helping us with last minute travel arrangements. We only wish the weather was better to be able to enjoy the pool more! We would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loved Laguna vista
Great place to stay,walking distant to restaurants and shops,beach and beautiful swimming pool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This place delivers true R & R!
The house and property is exactly as advertised. The hosts are fantastic. They helped us rent a golf cart at a Great discount, arranged private flights to Utila from Roatan and helped with all aspects of our stay on Utila. The pool and cabana area is definitely the hangout spot at Laguna Vista!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Vacations
Best vacations ever! Tony and Jo are wonderful hosts. Great place to chill away from the buzz of the main street and also very close to get there when needed. Loved it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Toronto

Glug-Glug!! I am not sure if I can TOP this vacation?!
I have been pondering for some time how best to summarize our incredible vacation to Utilia. It starts and finishes with the 5 star (Honduras style that is:) hospitality Tony & the lovely Jo showed us (quite literally, they were there to greet us when we arrived and departed). EVERYTHING and more was arranged even before we arrived. Transportation to Utila from Roatan, beers and groceries in the fridge for when we arrived into our very well appointed Laguna Vista accommodations, romantic catered dinner, scuba diving, island tours and ever important daily insights and recommendations of the "ins and outs", things to do, etc while vacationing in Utila. It is really better than the pictures.My wife and I stayed at both Laguna Vista and The Gardens which were definitely some of the very best accommodations on the entire island - you can truly sense the "pride of ownership" that T&J have in their livelihoods. Without Tony & Jo's ever gracious help, our trip would not have been one of my truly best vacations ever. I don't often say this about all the great destinations I have been fortunate enough to visit (because I crave "new adventures"), but I WILL BE BACK to Utila and that will forever start with Tony & Jo! Please and thank-you Tony & Jo. It is through the two of you that we now have all these fond and wonderful memories. Until our paths cross again. Well done.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Utila extravagance
What to say--great place! Roomy, clean, well lit, good bathroom, well stocked kitchen. I couldn't find a vegetable peeler, and I didn't bring a hair dryer thinking there would be one there. So nice to have a pool to cool off in the afternoon. Be prepared for Spanish speaking taxi drivers, though they give you a cell phone for the week and the taxi listed in the contacts speak English. Easy walk down hill to town, but after snorkeling, eating and drinking it was easier to pay $3 for a taxi back up the hill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laguna Vista Utila
My first visit to Honduras was a pleasure due to Tony and Jo! From the moment I stepped on the dock from the ferry I was at home. The lovely Laguna Vista property is located in a quiet neighborhood walking distance to town. Although you are away from the noise of bars and restaurants they are less than a 10 minute walk away. It is also conveniently located to grocery stores within walking distance. The apartment, and all Tony & Jo's properties are clean and feature air flow from three directions that allows you comfort without running air conditioning. There is cable, free wifi, fresh apple bananas and flowers, clean high quality linens. Purified water is provided in a 5 gallon jug and will be replaced almost before needed. Coffee, sugar and creamer is provided so you can retire to your room upon arrival without worry for the next day. Tony and Jo are an amazing resource for Utila activities. Tony has done diving all around the island and can hook you up with a dive shop that can provide whatever dive services you require. Some dive shops even pick you up at the properties and drop you off when all is done.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Laguna Vista
We had such a great time staying at Laguna Vista. We were able to walk to town, enjoy a bakery close by and had transportation to the dive shop. We enjoyed the pool and the palapa area by the pool. This was our second trip and we are already planning to return. Tony and Jo were the best hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best house in town !
Simply the best house in all Utila With its refreshing pool and confort makes your stay the best on the island and with the atention and kindness of the most wonderfull hosts Tony & Jo makes it the perfect place to vacation on. We love Laguna Vista!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Austin, TX, USA

Fantastic stay at Laguna Vista!
We stayed at Laguna Vista for a week earlier this month and I wanted to provide some brief feedback. In short, the house, Tony & Jo, and the island were fantastic! My wife, I, and our 2 boys (10 and 8) had a blissful week! Swim in the pool, use the kitchen, walk down to the bakery, eat at Charlotte's, go dangle your feet at Babalu's, go get a drink at Treetanic.... It's a great way to spend time, and Tony and Jo help make you immediately comfortable and at-home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Curtis R C., Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Nice Change of Pace from the Beach Houses in Utila
Staying on the beach is awesome but at some point it is awesome to move into the village itself; walk the streets and see what Utila Town is all about; for that the Laguna Vista is fantastic, especially if you have small children. Having the pool and the champas makes for a very relaxing way to chill out and de-stress.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Billings, MT. USA

Relaxation retreat on Utila
We were there for four days and three nights and loved every minute. The apartment is well appointed and the beds are very comfortable. The pool and gazebo area are a picture perfect relaxation retreat. The location is quiet and the island is friendly and safe. Jo and Tony are wonderful hosts and respond to every need and desire. We highly recommend treating yourself to a stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Billings, MT. USA

Luxury Island Retreat
We were there for four days and three nights and loved every minute. The apartment is well appointed and the beds are very comfortable. The pool and gazebo area are a picture perfect relaxation retreat. The location is quiet and the island is friendly and safe. Jo and Tony are wonderful hosts and respond to every need and desire. We highly recommend treating yourself to a stay.