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Mermaid Beach House

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Property grounds
Exterior
Oversized Deck with Panoramic View
Your beach is waiting for you
Dreamy Views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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West Bay, Roatan, Honduras
  • Place, AquaRoatan
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mermaid Beach House

This Oceanfront home has everything... expansive deck, tasteful interiors, Private Pool. And a view that takes your breath away. Fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Great snorkeling, beach front, private dock, walking distance to everything, with easy access to water taxis. Spacious kitchen and private bathroom for each bedroom. Primary bedroom includes over sized shower and double sinks. Expanded large deck with panoramic view. Cable TV, Smart TV, Unlimited WIFI, air conditioning, gas grill, peaceful, lovely garden community.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off ALL AC UNITS. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink. Lock keys in the lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
CHECK OUT 10AM, CHECK IN 3 PM, there are no exceptions.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3484992
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
On-site 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Roatan

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Orchid Beach Village, a neighbourhood in Roatan. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Bay Beach and Half Moon Bay Beach. Penelope's Island Emporium and Roatán Marine Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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West Bay, Roatan, Honduras

What's nearby

  • AquaRoatan - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Half Moon Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • West Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tabyana Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gula Gastrobar & Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Harrys Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tequla Jacks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Calelu's Grocery Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beachers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid Beach House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mermaid Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orchid Beach Village holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Penelope's Island Emporium and 2 mi (3.2 km) from West Bay Beach. Half Moon Bay Beach and Tabyana Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Trip

This house and the location are perfect. We really enjoyed our stay. Melissa is great to work with and very clear with her communications.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid house

We had the most amazing time. Absolutely perfect location definitely suggest you ask for Dixie to come in and host at least one dinner fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Tawnie. You were wonderful guests. The home was left in not just great condition, but above average.!! Thanks for being some of the most gracious people I have ever hosted. Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roatan!

Love Roatan! Loved this property! Dixie & Loly are fabulous!! Hope to see y'all next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thank you Lisa. I’m so happy to hear that you had a great time. I would love to host your group again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house is in a great location on the beach between West End and West Bay. Very nice dock to use and good snorkelling. Short walk to a dive shop and restaurant - had lots of good meals at Luna Muna. Easy to use a water taxi to go to other restaurants or can walk as well. Would love to return someday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic trip!

The house was gorgeous and the location was perfect! Melissa took care of all our needs; including arranging transportation from the airport with a stop to buy groceries on our way to the house. It was quiet & felt very safe.... and the snorkeling from the beach behind the house was amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2021
Thank you Heather. I am so happy that you enjoyed your time here at Casa Rubio. We will be thrilled to welcome you back. You are ideal guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we hoped for

We were very pleased with this home. It was as nice as the pictures showed, clean and in good condition. The location was nice with great views and snorkeling right off the dock. Melissa was a great host suggesting good places to eat and helping us with questions. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

w J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Very nice villa. Everything was great and as expected from listing. Manager was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawnie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time, magical excursions

The property worked excellent for me my husband, adult son and sister-in-law. All of the rooms were clean and spacious. I loved the large living area with outdoor patio you that could open up. Everyone had space, easy to sit around the couch and play card games. it was comfortable. We booked excursions with Lola and had a magical time at the dolphin encounter. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation House

The house and property were amazing. exactly as listed & shown on the website. melissa could not have been a more perfect & helpful host. She arranged all our transportation needs & provided us with any requests. We all had a wonderful time & will return again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid House

My family and I loved staying at the Mermaid House. Beautiful, clean house with pool and everything we needed. Perfect location right between West Bay and West End. It was easy to walk to either or just take a water taxi from the dock. We were able to snorkel right out in front too. We have been to Roatan many times and this was my favorite property and location of all. Melissa was wonderful to work with great communication. We will definitely return and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

As other reviewers have stated, the location is great! We walked to west Bay and were able to walk to several restaurants towards West Bay. We almost rented a car but are so glad we didn't as we walked everywhere, used water taxis (they were so easy to get), and took advantage of Loly's friendly services. We loved seeing the Macaws flying over the house every night on their way to dinner. Sunsets were great from the deck, and we enjoyed watching the mermaid sunning herself! When we return, this is the area we will return to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinde P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

25 of us came for a family celebration of one of us becoming a doctor. We use the mermaid house as the food Central and it was absolutely perfect. The deck is amazing. Our little ones loved. The small pool only had to gather silverware from the other house and used paper plates, it was great.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Great Location & Price

We rented this home and the home next door to accommodate our group of 10. It was a great choice. We put most of the younger travelers in this home but were sometimes regretful we didn't keep it for ourselves. Wonderful layout and use of space. Very open and relaxing. The location is awesome! Right between West End and West Bay. We generally walked to one of them and took a water taxi home. We would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you. I am so glad to know that you enjoyed your experience at Casa de la Playa, Orchid Beach. We truly hope that you return soon. I would love to help you with your next vacation in Roatan, whether your group is large or small.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

We had the absolute best stay at Mermaid Beach House! The property is beautiful, comfortable, and clean. The location is great- easy snorkeling right off the beach in super clear water, easy to get to restaurants, and easy to leave for excursions/water taxis. Melissa was very prompt and easy to work with. Her suggestions were all fabulous! Loly picked us up at the airport and also took us to visit the sloths/monkeys. She is so sweet, friendly, and knowledgeable- I highly recommend getting to know her and using her services! Dixie is also an incredibly sweet person and an amazing cook. She cooked two delicious meals for us during our stay and I would highly recommend anyone staying here do the same!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thanks for your beautiful comments. It was a pleasure to host your group. We are all hoping to see you again for your next visit to Roatan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david n.

Amazing sunsets!

Privately nestled in Orchid Beach Village away from the popular areas of West Bay and West End but with easy access via walking along the beach or by water taxi. The home itself is nicely furnished with a well equipped kitchen. The house faces directly onto West Bay providing you with absolutely amazing sunsets. Melissa the property manager was readily available and can help with booking any excursions. There is an excellent dive shop located right down the beach. If you are there for a week you likely won't need a car as transportation is readily available to get you around the island. Overall a fantastic vacation and wouldn't hesitate to book Casa Rubio on our next visit to Roatan.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for your beautifully written review. Makes me so satisfied to know that you enjoyed your entire experience. Please come back soon. Your group was lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property and Host

I cannot say enough about how much we four adults enjoyed our stay! The Mermaid House was spacious and had everything we needed for our week-long stay. It was very comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked. The location was perfect--about halfway between the West Bay and the West End--and Melissa was extremely responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the sunsets every evening from the beautiful deck, and during the day we went snorkeling from the dock. Also, Melissa put us in touch with Patrick, who picked us up at our dock and took us for a half-day of snorkeling on the reefs nearby (I highly recommend contacting Patrick!). All in all, the house and Melissa made this one of our best trips ever. We hope to return:).
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic stay!

A Beautiful home with stunning views and in premium location. All of our wants and needs were addressed very quickly by our host, Melissa, who goes above and beyond! Every recommendation and referral made our stay so memorable. Including transportation and excursions (i.e island tour, mangroves, fishing, massages etc) to dining....DO NOT miss out on DIXIE...WOW! Her food is amazing, what a blessing! Lighting could have been been brighter in some rooms. Additional shout outs to Loly, Afan, Shannon. Thank you to all!!! Look forward to returning to this beautiful home & island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Front Beach House

Our family of 6 stayed at the Mermaid Beach House the week before Christmas and had a great time. The views and gardens are amazing, and it was very easy to walk up and down the beach to go to restaurants. It was also easy to flag down a passing water taxi for a quick ride. The people also made this a memorable stay. Melissa was so pleasant to work with. She provided lots of advice on activities prior to our trip and was very helpful during our stay. Loly was great too. She helped set up a fishing/snorkeling trip with Patrick who I highly recommend. In lieu of renting a car she picked us up from the airport, took us on a full island tour and drove us to the brewery in the jungle on the way back to the airport. I also recommend having Dixie cook at the house. She came two nights, and we really enjoyed talking to her while she made wonderful dinners. Overall this location was perfect, and the friendly folks we met made it even better!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Mermaid House March 2023

Mermaid House (a lot of the locals still call it Casa Rubio) is exactly as advertised. It sits in a great halfway location between West End town and West Bay beach. The deck is uniquely elevated above the neighbor's houses which affords nice privacy while sunbathing. If there was any change we would make to the house, it would be some improved lighting as the interior is beautiful dark wood but tends to absorb the light. Minor detail though in an otherwise great house. The host, Melissa, was very accommodating and responsive. She has great connections for anything you would like to do. If you're there to dive, Clearwater Adventures is a short walk down the beach and proved to be a great operation. Other reviewers have done a good job of detailing other fun things like having the resident chef Dixie in to cook! We wished we had another week to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location, But Needs TLC

Our host, Melissa was great and very attentive! Juan Carlos kept the pool up & trimmed some trees away from the roofline that were loud in the wind on the metal roof. We loved the location of the home a few steps down to the beach! Unfortunately the home needs work. The kitchen drawer pulls and cupboards were not in working order, the pool shades are missing- making it virtuously impossible to use the deck in the heat of the day. The towels and linens need to be replaced badly they are dingy and musty, The pool chairs could use cushions. The bbq is not working 100% only a few of the burners turn on. We used the transportation that Melissa recommended and it was great! She stopped at the grocery store so we could stock Up! We also had Dixie cook dinner our first night, and it was outstanding!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
I’m glad you enjoyed this beachfront home with sun deck. The deck is partially shaded for those who may not want direct sun. We have added new towels, always freshly washed for our guests arrival. We do provide cushions for some outdoor chairs… we have loads of chairs and two dining tables outside including soft fabric loungers. Kitchen cabinets and drawers are all in working order, as well as fully equipped kitchen. Unfortunately this home is not the right fit for your group. I prefer to host guests who show more respect towards the property and my cleaners as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Beach House

I cannot overstate how much we loved our experience. This house is amazing but more importantly, our host Melissa made our trip better than we could have imagined. Melissa was helpful from before we left on our trip until the minute we headed for home. She set us up for rides to and from the airport with Shannon and Loly (Lola). She set us up with an Island tour with Lola which included a boat ride through the mangroves with a stop for lunch (this is a must do experience). Melissa scheduled two evenings of home cooked meals with Dixie which were absolutely scrumptious meals and tons of fun! The location of this house is perfect. It is a 5 minute walk to Clearwater Dive shop which I highly recommend for scuba and snorkeling tours on the reef. Also it is a short walk to the Gumbalimba Park which was a must do experience (monkeys, parrots, iguanas, ziplining etc..). Water taxis are easy to get from the private dock for a short ride to West End or West Bay. We cannot wait to return. Thank you Melissa, Lola, Dixie and Shannon for making our adventure so perfect! I highly recommend this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home, Location & Experience

This home is gorgeous -- in some cases the photos don't do it justice. Everything is well-built & well-maintained. The beds are comfortable. There is AC that is individually controlled in each room, so you're always comfortable without wasting a ton of energy. Jugs of filtered water are provided, with plenty of extras so that you never run out. All of the appliances are top notch, and the kitchen is generally well stocked. The home is in a very safe location, surrounded by other beautiful vacation homes. The beach is quiet and pristine, with great snorkeling right off the dock. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, take the kayaks out to the reef and tie up to a dive mooring. West End and West Bay are both walkable, about 15 minutes in either direction, however, you have to cross some rocky terrain. If you're not up for walking, you can easily hail a water taxi from the dock for $5 per person. Melissa was wonderful to work with and always responded quickly. We truly can't say enough good things!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thanks for your excellent review. So happy that it was everything you hoped for. You were truly lovely guests. Please come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainy but enjoyable time in Roatan

First off, Melissa is the best host of a VRBO I have ever worked with. She was always quick to respond before our arrival and sent us numerous emails with helpful tips, excursions, and contacts she had on the island before we arrived. When we got there, she met us at the house to go thru everything we needed to know. The roads to get to the house once you get off the main road are quite tricky but Melissa gave us the location coordinates to use in the google/waze to get to the house. We went for our 20th anniversary and were accompanied by another couple. The house is very updated with everything you need there. Each bedroom has it’s own on suite bathroom and the view from the deck is great. The deck is well designed also with the perfect small plunge pool to cool off and a covered portion to stay out of the sun if needed or right in the sun if that is what you are looking for. Unfortunately a tropical storm had come thru the night before we arrived so the beach was not usable during our stay as it had a couple feet of garbage and seaweed on it that was starting to get cleaned up as we were leaving. We dis take advantage of the water taxis a few times to both west end and west bay and I can say that I did not see another house in that stretch that had a good of a view as the mermaid beach house. This is a great option if you are staying on Roatan.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found

Our stay at the Mermaid House (Casa Rubio) was so much fun! We were a group of 4 - 2 couples, and there was plenty of room for all of us. Melissa was absolutely the best at making sure we had everything we needed. She even checked in with us several times to make sure we were doing well and to see if we needed anything. At Melissa's suggestion, we had Loly pick us up at the airport and we stopped at the grocery store on the way to the house too. Loly is just as nice as Melissa, and it felt like we were greeted like family at the airport. She also took us on a very nice tour of the other side of the island and was very knowledgeable about the island's history and cultures. I highly recommend having her take you on a tour that's off the beaten path. Another recommendation is having Dixie come to the house and cook for you. The dinner she made for us was probably the best meal we had while we were there. Melissa can arrange to have her come to the house. We did it on one of the days the cruise ships were coming in so we wouldn't have to leave the house. Had we known just how good she was, we would have had her come a few more times! The water taxis were very easy to catch if you want to go to West End Village or West Bay, and there are a few good restaurants just a few minutes walk down the beach. To say we loved our stay is an understatement!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
You were a pleasure. Can’t wait to have you back. Loly and I both enjoyed getting to know you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sunsets!

True beachfront property conveniently right between West Bay and West End. House fit 6 very comfortably. Melissa is very responsive and helpful with recommendations. Loly was amazing for tours, and we had a great snorkel trip with Patrick. Definitely have Dixie come cook- her dinner was the best meal we had during our trip! Pool is small but fit us all comfortably no problem. AC cools the house very quickly. The dock’s palapa is fantastic and much cooler than the deck during the middle of the hot day. (Not much shade on the deck) A few things to know about the house-one of the water access pump things connects in one of the bedrooms and makes a very loud sound when in use- put someone in there that is a heavy sleeper or shut off access when they go to bed. Bring LOTS of bug spray (it’s the Caribbean- there are bugs like everywhere else- I got bit up worse here than any other island I’ve ever been) Do not venture north after sunset (there is a armed robbery warning sign) one of the girls was approached by 4 men at the dock but they went the other direction when one of the guys came running to her. (House has locks- we felt safe inside at night) There is decent snorkeling off the dock- but for better snorkeling and prettier water/beach take a $5pp water taxi to the very west end of West Bay Beach (try to avoid it on cruise ship days though!) Make sure to stop for snacks/coffee before you check in; there isn’t anything in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
So glad your group had a great stay at Mermaid Beach House. You’re right, the location is amazing. As mentioned at check in, we do not suggest that our guests walk to west end village along the beach because it’s remote, and also rocky. Thankfully there have not been any dangerous incidents for quite a while. But we still prefer that our guests play it safe. On the other hand, walking or jogging the beach towards West Bay resorts should be fine. We look forward to your return.

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