Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort
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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
3 guests
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Cottage
Guanaja Caribbean Cottage, is a secluded Caribbean oceanfront property with rental cottages. Please bring snorkel gear.
Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort has 5 stars on Trip Advisor and also has a face book page, for more information please use google. The cottages are replicas of the conch cottages on most Caribbean islands and Key West, Florida. The cottages are decorated island style. Cottage is air conditioned, one bedroom with a pillow top queen size bed with high quality bedding. A pull out couch is in the living area & a twin size sleeping swing on the screened porch. Guanaja, the forgotten island & GCC will provide you with an unforgettable vacation, you will not find on a commercialized island or in a hotel/condo. Property is located on the north side of the island of Guanaja, wh...
House Rules
Check with owner: PetsSuitable for childrenSmoking allowed
Bedrooms
1 King
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Mona N
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Great spot to stay & fish!
We had a wonderful time staying at Kay's cottages! One of the best parts waking up early every morning, before our fly fishing guide picked us up, and walking the beach looking for tailing bonefish and permit. I caught my biggest bonefish to date right off the beach the very fist morning! Kay is an awesome host- She walked with us to Mangrove Bite the first time we went and showed us all the spots. Cottage was cozy and clean and the screened in porch is a great spot to read a book or get your gear ready for the next day's fishing trip.
Visited April 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 20 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KayGuanaja
Mona, it was my pleasure to have you and Evans stay here. I'm so glad ya'll had a good time. How neat that you caught your largest bonefish on my dock- and on your first day! Thank you so much for the lovely review. Please come again! -Kay
Written 21 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AuntBug
Ashtabula, OH13 contributions
Little slice of paradise
This was our first trip to Guanaja but won’t be our last. Let me start by saying that if you are looking for 5 star resorts, drunken rude tourists, a ton of people, and a lot of stress, this island is NOT the place for you. But if you’re looking for a friendly, safe, relaxing, authentic island vacation - Guanaja is the place to be. It is a great place to unplug, unwind, snorkel/dive, and see beautiful sunsets and stars. We have traveled all over the world but this place has the best reef. It is too awesome to describe! We spent two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s at the Guanaja Caribbean Cottages. Travel there was very easy. We left the US on Saturday morning, flew into Roatan, and took an island hopper airline to Guanaja (Lanhsa Air). From the airport we took a boat (which was arranged by Kay, the owner, who met us at the airport) to the cottage - and we did all this in time to see Saturday’s sunset. The same was true for our return. Things you need to pack for your trip are shorts, swimwear, snorkel/diving gear, water shoes with good soles, flip flops, flashlight, backpack to carry groceries, sunscreen, books, and bug spray with deet. Also bring a water container for your hiking trips, because YES…you can drink the water right out of the tap. There is hot water for your showers (they call it a suicide shower head that gives you hot water on demand). This location is about a mile from the closest town that has a grocery store, hardware store, and a couple small cafés that serve salads, hot dogs, fried chicken and hamburgers. If you don’t want to cook or carry groceries, get the all-inclusive package. There are no cars, scooters, or boats to rent. You don’t need them. There are only two towns (fishing villages) on the entire island, Mangrove Bight and Savanna Bight. There is only 1 road, about 4 miles long that runs between the two and there are taxis to take you. English is spoken by most of the locals but knowing a few Spanish words like hola, buenas dias, and gracias will get you the biggest smiles ever. The owner Kay knows everyone in town, can get anything you need, can arrange any travel around the island, and was instrumental in making this a relaxing vacation. I suggest using her as a resource. Also, take a trip to the key (Bonacca) on the ferry. It goes there twice a day. Bonacca has a library (with computers), lots of little stores, some restaurants, and even a doctor’s office (but it is much more populated than the mainland). Also go to Bo’s (within walking distance from the cottage). Get a margarita or a monkey la’la’ there. There are 4 waterfalls on the island, but 3 of the 4 are a hike. One is easily assessible from this location. There is no place fancy on the island, so leave your dress clothes at home. Someone else mentioned this place reminded them of Gilligan’s Island. That is true. Travel around the island is done mostly by boat. There are no dangerous snakes, spiders, or animals on the island, unless you count cats and dogs as dangerous:) The cottage location is on the leeward side of the island so there is less wind and waves to contend with which makes it great for swimming and snorkeling/diving. There is a satellite with wifi, but don’t count on it. It periodically goes down. Facebook works well there (but this is supposed to be a vacation, right?). Bring some DVD’s with you for evening entertainment. Leave your watch at home - it’s island time. Kay, the owner, has created her own slice of paradise. It truly is a miracle location. We have made friends for life there. After a week you will feel younger, healthier, and happier. We loved it! And can’t wait to go back. One last thing…you will need to take cash with you (US dollars) that are not torn or ripped in any way. If they are ripped you can’t use it and very few places take credit.
Visited December 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 4 January 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KayGuanaja
It was a pleasure having ya'll here. I'm so glad you & Yogi enjoyed your stay. It was my pleasure to help in any way that I can. It was so sweet of ya'll to invite me to eat with you. Yogi is a great cook & took full advantage of the kitchen. The smallest waterfall is very easy. The second is closer to the property, but is much bigger and requires climbing over boulders. Glad you got to see the waterfall. I look forward to your return trip this summer. I hope you get to see a green flash at sunset on your next trip. Your review is very informative. Thank you for choosing Guanaja Caribbean Cottages.- Kay, owner
Written 6 January 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Deb -:- Merritt Island, Florida
Beautiful vacation spot!
This place is a rare gem. Off the mainland of Honduras and can see Roatan from the dock. Crystal clear water. If you are into snorkeling or diving this is a dream. Unbelievable! We went by boat to 3 different locations and each one was unique. The reef is within 100 yards of the beach. We snorkeled Red rock, Michaels Rock and other side of the cut. Saw 5' Leopard ray cruise on by in 5' of water. We also walked down the beach to the Green Flash bar/grill which is built over the water. The people here are so friendly and make you feel right at home. We also hiked up the waterfall. We saw lots of wildlife, large lizards, hummingbirds, parrots, deer, geese, cattle and horses. We were there for only 5 days which was not long enough. The cottages are so comfortable and quaint and have everything you need to fix you own meals. We left the cooking to Kay and were not disappointed! Food is so good! This is an out of the way destination but well worth it. The sunsets are amazing. Thank you Kay to a memorable vacation, loved it.
Visited February 2014
Written 1 April 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello Deb,
It was a pleasure having you and Mark here. I sincerely appreciate the kind words and wonderful review. I look forward to your next visit. Didn't Mark say you would be back in six months?! I am sorry your time ran out and you didn't get to do all that you wanted to do.
Thank you very much,
Kay, owner of Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort
Written 1 April 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michele -:- Cocoa Beach, Florida
My 2nd stay and I plan my 3rd trip again soon!!!
This was my second visit to Guanaja Caribbean Cottages and I can't wait to go back again. The cottage is adorable and having top quality towels & linens are a real plus. I also appreciate the pillow top queen size bed, most places in the islands only have a mattress on a bare board! Having a full kitchen is nice, but I didn't need it, I ate all my meals ate the resort.
This time I was more adventurous. Kay, the owner, took me on a hike to an amazing waterfall close to the resort. We had it all to ourselves, well a pup followed us up & that added to the island charm. We sat by the pool of the waterfall for most of the afternoon, then stopped at Bo's place for a cool drink before heading back to the cottage.
I snorkeled the reef the last time I was there, but this time Kay took me on a snorkel tour to the drop off. I saw an amazing variety of sea life, including nurse sharks. Kay said 95% of all Caribbean sea life can be found at Guanaja. I also enjoyed the snorkel tour to Red Hill, it was a coral garden, also beautiful and like swimming in an aquarium. The coral & fish at the coral garden are different than the sea life on the reef, except I did see a nurse shark both places. The octopus was also amazing & the giant green moray eel. I also had a tour of the local fishing village, Mangrove Bight. The people are very friendly and the village is like visiting the old Caribbean.
I loved the variety of meals- crab, lobster, lamb, and local cuisine that I had never had before. The dinners are four course and I was stuffed after dinner. The deserts that really stood out for me was the creme brulee, pineapple flambe and flan. Even the soups & salads were special. Kay makes a green papaya salad that is so good, it had fresh mango and pineapple in it and a local cheese with a homemade pineapple vinegerette. The food was one of the highlights of the trip.
Visited September 2013
Written 24 February 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello Michele,
I am so glad you had a wonderful time. Thank you for coming back to Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort.-Kay
Written 24 February 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Additional amenities
- Boat available
Property features
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Location info
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Indoor amenities
- Internet access
- Air conditioning
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Location features
- Waterfront location
Parking
- Parking available
Bathroom and laundry
- Linens provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
Map
Getting there
Toncontin Airport
191.2 mi
Roatan Airport
44.3 mi
Restaurants
Mi Casa Too
3.1 mi
Manati Bar & Restaurant
3.3 mi
Barnacles Restaurant
2.6 mi
Attractions
La Cascada Waterfall Hike
3.1 mi • Hiking Trails
About the neighbourhood
Property is in a secluded location on the island of Guanaja. GCC is the only property with electricity, within walking distance to the village of Mangrove Bight and three waterfalls. There are hiking trails up the mountain. All the waterfalls of the island of Guanaja are located in this area .The reef is within swimming distance, as well as coral gardens at Red Hill. Transportation is by boat.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort
- Guanaja Caribbean Cottages Resort is able to accommodate up to 3 guests. See all property details.
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