Casa Estrella @ Ahau Beach Villas - Guanaja, Bay Islands

"I booked a surprise anniversary for my wife and to this house. This was our first vacation opportunity since the arrival of our first child and we wanted a vacation for ""just us."" My bride wanted a tropical vacation where we would not have to clean/cook for ourselves, but also not at a full blown resort with hundreds of other people. That is exactly what we got. Gorgeous house on the best lot on the island. The house was impeccably clean. The Master bedroom is its own sanctuary with a comfortable king sized bed, its own bathroom and shower and direct access to a balcony. There is an additional bathroom and shower in the main living quarters. Everywhere you turn in this house you are looking through large windows that bring the ocean right into the room. Flat screen tv in the living room, but with all of the views and available activities we did not even think about turning it on. Secluded beach that is accessible from the back staircase from the house. We checked out some snorkeling equipment and explored the waters just off ""our"" beach multiple times per day. There is tons of sea life to view. We also checked out some kayaks for a day and explored the waters a little further removed from the beach. No cost to check out any of the equipment and we could even keep it over night. Meals served at ""the big house"" were absolutely excellent. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch were light and quick meals at our request as we were always excited to get out in the sun and experience all that the waters had to offer. During the larger dinners we enjoyed talking with the staff and recounting our days' events throughout the meal as well as taking in suggestions for what to do for the next day. After dinner we would have a drink at the bar and then return to ""our house"" for drinks on the balcony and listen to the water and look at the stars in the sky. I have never seen so many stars. This is a wonderful island and a gorgeous destination that allows for you to make your vacation as private as you would like, especially in this house. Don't want to see anybody? Don't need to. You have beach, water activities, food and drink located all on this lot. Feel like being a little social? Head to the big house for food/drink at the bar or the main beach for some interaction with the staff or other guests for a while and then turn it back to your own beachfront estate. I WILL return to this island/house again!"

What I liked most about the place was the location. I literally traveled from Houston to the island of Guanaja within 4 hours!! I liked the authenticity of the island as well. The condo had all you wanted and needed. Definitely returning!

Can't beat the view and beach access right out front. My husband and I kayaked right off the beach from the house and even snorkeled right there and were able to see all kinds of fish. The house was cute and clean, had everything we needed. We went with a group and our friends rented houses nearby which was an awesome way to all stay together with all of us having our own ample space. This house would be also perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.