CASA BONITA: A beautifully, cheerfully decorated condo with a picturesque view of the ocean and pool. You are just a five-minute walk to the beach and all the amenities offered in the small town of West End: restaurants, coffee/dive/gift shops, convenience stores, and more. Casa Bonita is isolated enough where you can quietly relax and feel the refreshing ocean breeze from your private veranda. The sunset views are magnificent! A great time to raise a glass of wine and make a toast. Casa Bonita is a 2-bedroom, 2-full bathroom condo located in the quiet gated community of Sunset Villa. Each spacious bedroom is set up with a comfortable king-size bed, and plenty of storage. The open concept living room - dining room - kitchen is the ultimate hangout space! Here you'll find plenty of seating, large counters, and abundant cabinet space. The kitchen is fully equipped. If you are tired of the comforts of home that Casa Bonita has to offer: air conditioning, and high-speed fiber optic Wi-Fi, and cable TV, then step outdoor onto the veranda and listen for the Macaws as they fly overhead between 7:30AM – 9AM, enjoy the views of the ocean, pool, and jungle. The veranda is equipped with you in mind. It has a large gas BBQ grill, large outdoor dining table, lounge chairs, and a hammock to ease you into a state of relaxation. Guests have access to the entire condo, the pool, plus... COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS to the MAYAN PRINCESS RESORT - see last six photos. As a guest of Casa Bonita you have free access to the Mayan Princess Resort located in West Bay. Enjoy the luxury pool, restaurants (food & drinks for purchase), and beach loungers. Casa Bonita is only one of a handful of hosts that offers access to the Mayan Princess Resort. To get there, take a fun quick ride on a water taxi. Please make arrangements with our host Venessa beforehand so she can make resort arrangements. Welcome to Casa Bonita. I am your host and concierge during your stay. Upon your arrival, I will provide a quick tour of the place and answer any questions, including anything Roatan where I have lived here most of my life. I am engaged in the community and run a bilingual school – La Escuela Bilingüe Roatán. I look forward to making your stay a very positive experience. Thank you, Vanessa Sunset Villa is a very well known community in West End. Admired for its well manicured lawns, quietness, jungle surroundings, convenience to restaurants, dive centers, and boutique stores. Hummingbirds are abundant, wild parrots fly by on a daily basis (usually 7AM - 9AM), and other bird calls are common throughout the day. Ocean views are absolutely stunning from our building which houses five condos. Casa Bonita is very fortunate to be located in the part of the building; best view point of ocean and pool, excellent airflow, and absence of mosquitos. Renting a car is unnecessary because everything is within walking distance in West End. If you need to go anywhere, just hail a land/water taxi; they are everywhere. ELECTRICITY The daily room rate does not include electricity. Roatan Electric Company (RECO) usually charges north of .45 kWh during a given twelve-month period. Compare that to the US mainland where the cost is 10.79 cents to 31.32 cents per kWh (as of 08/07/2023) depending on the state. The average rate is 16.14 cents. As you can see, electricity is quite expensive on Roatan. Rather than charging you a flat fee for air conditioning, laundry, etc., it is fairer to charge for the actual electricity used. We would rather provide lower room rates and let our guests self-regulate their electrical usage. Moderately running the bedrooms’ air conditioning at night can cost anywhere from $8-$14 USD a day. We are the first to do this in Sunset Villas and are proud that others are following our example as we believe this to be fairest for our guests. We calculate your electrical charge by reading the meter at check-in and check-out. The difference is then multiplied by 50 cents per kWh. Payment can be made through Airbnb. There are also other easy payment options such as cash, Pay Pal, Ven mo, etc. Tips: Turn-off lights and air conditioning when not in the room\building. Close door and windows when running the air conditioners. Like any Caribbean Island, Roatan is subject to power outages, though less frequent compared to the past. Always remember to close all facets, and showers when not in use, including during electrical outages. Please support Roatan’s quest to preserve the health of its reef and jungle through energy and water conservation. Thank you. DRINKING WATER Casa Bonita is equipped with a cold water dispenser. We provide at no-cost two full 5-gallon jugs of water. Should you need more, please contact Vanessa. CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT Check-in Time: 3:00PM – 9:00PM. There are days we can accommodate early arrivals. We charge $15 an hour/$10 half hour up until 3PM. Please give us advance notice. Check-out Time: before 11:00AM. Please let Vanessa know two days in advance to arrange airport transportation and an exit meter reading. AIRPORT If you need a ride from and to the airport, please contact Vanessa with flight information so she can arrange your transportation. The typical cost from the airport is $25, or $35 which includes a stop at the grocery store (we recommend Eldon's Supermarket). SUMMARY We want you to enjoy your stay and discover the many splendors of Roatan without overburdening you with too many rules. Most people are kind, respectful, and use good judgement. All we require of you is to follow the house rules and other details specified in this Airbnb listing, as well as respect our property and the community. Thank you for being our guests. May you make many wonderful memories during your stay in Roatan!