House in Utila, Bay Islands

Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

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Picture of the beach and reef from in front of the house.
Exterior
Exterior
Standing on the beach looking to the left.
Sunrise from the beach.

Overview of Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 244 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Utila, Bay Islands
  • Popular LocationIguana Research & Breeding Station6 min walk
  • Popular LocationChepes Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBando Beach3 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!

This beachfront house is not large but has a sizeable open floor plan that is perfect for a couple on a romantic island getaway. Situated on a private beach replete with coconut bearing palms and a prevailing eastern trade wind, the Purple Jawfish Beach House has been called the best vacation rental for couples by numerous guests on other vacation rental websites. The house has recently been gut-renovated and is like new. The kitchen area, dining area, sitting/reading area and sleeping area are all well defined by unique counters, a Honduran hardwood custom bookshelf and an armoire. The kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances (no dishwasher though) and a sunken deep sink on a unique penny peninsula countertop. There are 20 feet of 4 foot high windows on the front and sides of the house (15 feet of them look directly out over the beach to the Caribbean sea and the mountains beyond). It is truly amazing to see.

There is a new deck with a swinging loveseat where a couple can watch the tiny waves gently break on the beach (the north side of the island has the bigger waves. The house is located on a rare (for Utila as it is not incredibly sandy on the shores) stretch of white sand beach in the snorkeling hotspot neighborhood of Blue Bayou, which stretches out in front of the Mesoamerican reef. The mountain range Cordillera Nombre de Dios rises up in the distance from the mainland and on most days you have a great view of the mountain peaks out over the Caribbean even though they are over 20 miles away. A quick search of Google map’s satellite will show you why we think Blue Bayou is the absolute best area for snorkeling or shore diving available for vacation renters. The reef in this area is second to none and is right in front of the house. The only thing separating you from the water is about 50 feet of white sand and a few palm trees. A few of them are mature palms which produce coconuts. To the left of the house, there are only almond trees, palm trees, and sand. To the right, the neighborhood of Blue Bayou stretches out for a few houses (it is not large at all). This is the best neighborhood on Utila for vacation rentals due to its proximity to everything you need on an island vacation. It is very quiet but still close enough to get to restaurants or bars without a Tuk-Tuk (mototaxi). The house is on a dead-end road (actually the end of the main road) where people catch boats to the south shore.

The house is perfect for people who want to dive, snorkel, get a tan on the beach, or fly-fish. All of these activities are accessible from the private beach in front of the house. It is only a short 10-minute walk to town (a bike is even quicker, you can rent them for less than $5 a day if you get them weekly) but far enough away that you can relax in peace with a cold beer or a Coco-loco (take a coconut, empty the milk, replace with rum) without doing much of anything. This is the Caribbean of Hemingway, before cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts, Purple Jawfish beach house is a real-life corona commercial and since we cannot be here all year round, you should stay at our place instead.

Property manager

James Passantino

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isla de Utila

Located in Isla de Utila, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Chepes Beach and Laguna Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bando Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 6 min walk
  • Iguana Research & Breeding Station - 6 min walk
  • Treasure Beach - 7 min walk
  • Chepes Beach - 7 min walk
  • Bando Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Utila (UII) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mister Buddha - 15 min walk
  • The Neptunes At Coral Beach Village - 6 min walk
  • Mango Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Munchies Cafe - 12 min drive
  • The Beach Lounge - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Purple Jawfish Beach House On Private White Sand Beach in Front of Amazing Reef! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Laguna Beach, Iguana Research & Breeding Station and Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center. Treasure Beach and Chepes Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Our 2 week stay on the island started with Angel (Property Manager) meeting us at the ferry with a Tuk-Tuk to deliver us to the property. Angel was very responsive to any questions we had along with advice on things to do. The properties location is ideal! Far enough away from the hustle but close enough to walk into the city center. If you prefer you can catch a Tuk-Tuk right at the property or rent a bike, moped or golf cart. We preferred to walk. The snorkeling infront of the property and to the right is awesome! We would walk down to the Reef Bar and enter the reef there. Free as long as you buy a beer. The food there is very good also. Go to the little bar further down called Blue Bayou as it's full of characters. The property is on white sand and has WONDERFUL views. Especially the sunrises! Don't hesitate to rent this property as it is one of the best. Many locals who found out where we were staying would say "You have the best spot on the island." Thank you Angel for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Ellie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, location, and people
James (property owner) was very friendly and quick to respond to messages Angel (property manager) was incredibly helpful and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay The house had everything we needed for cooking, snorkeling, and just hanging out. The Blue Bayou neighborhood is far enough away from the busy parts of town to be pretty quiet but close enough to walk or bike to meals and the dive shop. Great snorkeling right off the beach!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Other than the bugs it was a great stay! We have stayed here one other time 5 years ago and really like the location. The snorkeling was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/5 Good

James J., Portland, or, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house with excellent snorkeling
My wife and I stayed at the Purple Parrot at the end of August, 2022, we greatly enjoyed out stay. James met us at the ferry (despite us not communicating which ferry we were taking, I thought there was only 1 daily but there are multiple trips), he showed us around town, demonstrated all the ins and outs of the rental property, and was very responsive to all of our questions. The house was a great 1 bedroom/studio house, with its own beach and great coral out front. The snorkeling right in front of the house was the best we got in Honduras. We gave the overall score of 4/5 due to road noise, it was very bright in the morning (bring eye masks!), and we got bit by many bugs (although these problems are not the fault of the property owner). Again, great stay and we would definitely return to this rental again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/5 Good

Aditya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the Beach
Angel met us at the dock and got us situated with a tuk tuk. He was a bit late to meet us at the house, but eventually came. It would be nice if they provided the wifi password ahead of time to help in these situations. The house itself was nice and clean. Unfortunately, the beach was full of driftwood and trash. This is a problem they have had for a while and they hired someone to try to clean up the beach. The house itself was in good shape, though the toilet lid was broken. The a/c & Internet worked well. The electricity and internet went out during a storm, but quickly came back. Overall, a nice place to stay on utila and the location was far enough from town to feel secluded but close enough to walk to many amenities including a nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by James Passantino

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I am a 42 year-old middle school teacher from upstate NY living in NYC for the past 10 years. I love to travel but never had the opportunity to travel out of the country until l was 23. Since then I have traveled to over 40 countries (all on a pretty tight budget) and fell in love with Central America. So much so that I met my wife in Nicaragua. We actually began dating on Utila after traveling together from her hometown (she had never left either). We both learned to dive on the island and Susy even learned to swim there.

Why they chose this property

When I saw this little spot on the beach for sale years later we took a huge risk, emptied all our savings and my retirement account, took two loans out and never looked back. NYC where we live is way too expensive to own so we live in a small rented studio apartment in Brooklyn and chose to put our money into fixing the Purple Jawfish Beach House (purple is her favorite color and the jawfish is my favorite fish, they are not purple) until we can retire there. It may not be the biggest place but it has that "it" factor. We have put our blood, sweat, hearts and souls into this house and hope you can see that when you stay here.

What makes this property unique

This house is located in front of one of the most beautiful Coral Reefs you will ever see. There are also two lagoons on the other side of the sand road that you could kayak in and see mangroves and all the different animals that live there. The reef is full of amazing animals like turtles, eagle rays, squid, ocopus, hundres of species of colorful fish and eels (there are a family of small Chain link Morays in the rock jetty in front of the house). I've even seen dolphins and nurse sharks in the water from the deck and then gone out and snorkled with them. By the way, there are yellow headed jawfish in front of the house about 150 ft out and to the left. They are awesome but shy so you have to hover over them slowly to not scare them into their burrows. .
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