The pictures online did not do the house justice; it was actually more beautiful in person. It was very nicely decorated and furnished, providing everything we needed for daily living. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean and tidy, and the air conditioning worked well. The pool and deck were the perfect places to relax.
The beach is a short two-minute walk down a hill. It’s small but very private. The only people you’ll see are other guests staying in the Orchid Beach community or the occasional passerby. We spent most of our time on the covered dock, though. There was great snorkeling right off the dock.
West End and West Bay are a short water taxi ride away. For us, it was too far to walk to either West End or West Bay, but for some, it might be okay. However, there are a handful of restaurants within walking distance.
What truly made the trip great were the people. Following Melissa’s recommendations, we were treated like family. We used Lolly and Libby for transportation, and they were fantastic. Lolly took us to get groceries on the way from the airport, and Libby took us to breakfast on the way back.Patrick from Roatan Collect People Tours picked us up right from the dock and took us out for an amazing day on the boat snorkeling. Dixie cooked us a wonderful home-cooked meal. Juan Carlos, the gardener, kept the property looking beautiful.
We would book one of Melissa’s properties again in a heartbeat; we couldn't have asked for a better host!