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Grand Oceanfront Home With Private Spa, Spacious Living Areas, Stunning Views

Grand Oceanfront Home With Private Spa, Spacious Living Areas, Stunning Views

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The Cay House ❤️❤️❤️
Welcome to The Cay House!
Jewel of the Bay, the perfect location.
View from the porch. Under the dock you snorkel with many kinds of fish.
Living Room / Swing Room

Overview of Grand Oceanfront Home With Private Spa, Spacious Living Areas, Stunning Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Utila, Bay Islands
  • Popular LocationChepes Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBando Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaguna Beach1 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Grand Oceanfront Home With Private Spa, Spacious Living Areas, Stunning Views

Watch the sun rise and frigates soar over the sea from your wrap-around porch, coffee in hand.

Snorkel with tropical fish off the island's most beautifully designed private dock, or practice morning yoga under pink and orange clouds.

In the lull of the afternoon, spend a blissful hour in the world's largest flotation tank, Float Utila, now exclusively for Cay House guests.

In the evening, make dinner in your spacious and bright kitchen with panoramic windows overlooking the sparkling sea. Enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun sink below the horizon from the porch hammocks, and fall asleep to the sound of lapping water in a king-sized bed suspended from the ceiling.

Easy walking distance to every dive shop, restaurant, and attraction in town, yet removed from the busy road, the Cay House is on its very own private island/cay connected to the world by a drawbridge. Artistically renovated from the ground up by Scandinavian carpenter John, the Cay House is perfectly located for the best sunrises, sunsets, and views of the mainland's stunning Pico Bonito Mountain Range.





Property manager

John and Amanda
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Mountain view
Welcome to the Coconut House at Treasure Beach Utila!
Coconut House on Treasure Beach
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, (13 reviews)
Coconut House on Treasure Beach

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Swimming skills and water safety a must with kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Guests are responsible for electrical usage over 30 KWH/day.
Any plates, glasses, utensils, bbq tools, containers, towels, etc. must be returned to the house in the same condition as inventoried.
Refer to rental contract for common reason of deposit deductions.

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Isla de Utila

Located in Isla de Utila, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Laguna Beach and Chepes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bando Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Utila, Bay Islands

What's nearby

  • Chepes Beach - 7 min walk
  • Bando Beach - 19 min walk
  • Laguna Beach - 1 min drive
  • Treasure Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Utila (UII) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mister Buddha - 2 min walk
  • The Neptunes At Coral Beach Village - 15 min drive
  • Mango Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Munchies Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Beach Lounge - 5 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rekha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like a cottage on the ocean!
After spending almost a week in Roatan (at a beautiful house with a pool but not much within walking distance), this was a welcome change of scenery, vibe, and cost! Everything is walking distance in Utila, you can get a great meal for under $10 and there is no shortage of things to do. Property mgmt was there to greet us when we arrived and were great at providing recommendations - even made us our dinner reso at Mango Tango, which is a must! By far the best meal of our entire vacation. The hanging bed and view from the primary bedroom is something else. We loved our stay at Cay House and would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
The owner and manager were both super responsive and the property matched the description. The house is just a few blocks from the ferry so it’s in a great location. The tuk tuk taxis were about $5 for everywhere we went . We didn’t see a need to rent a golf cart since the house was so close to everything. Our fishing and snorkeling guides were able to pick us up at the house’s dock so that made it so easy. I highly recommend Mango Tango and Che Pancho for dinner. Coral Bay resort has outstanding snorkeling that’s only 3-4 minutes from the house . Check out Fly Fish Utila for an outstanding fishing trip for bonefish, tarpon and permit. We loved Utila and this house . The only small complaint i had was that the kitchen didn’t have AC. There wasn’t much of a breeze during our trip so the kitchen was hot. Other than that i give it 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K., Golden, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and house
Beautiful location and house! Would definitely visit again! Great hosts!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 2 week stay in the beautiful Cayhouse!!
Everything about our stay was amazing!! The property, location, and communication with the host was top notch! Already planning my next visit!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at the Cay House
We had a great time on our visit. Half the group were divers but the other half enjoyed being in the heart of town. The house is very clean and well maintained. The balconies and dock provide amazing views of the bay. The seemingly secret entrance to the house gave us plenty of privacy to keep the front and back doors wide open all day (fantastic breeze btw). There were myriad books for adults and kids alike and even a little play kitchen for our 2 yr-old to use. The sensory deprivation tank was a nice treat / add-on. It's not something any of us would have tried otherwise. JJ, property manager, was very responsive leading up to our stay and during our stay. My two little nitpicky comments would be: 1. I think the bridge/dock leading to the house from main street could use some landscape lighting or at least some weak solar lamps illuminating the path at night - otherwise it's pitch black. 2. The 30 kWh allowance per day is certainly not enough for a full house (I have to believe the sensory deprivation tank power has to be a factor here). We (8 adults) were conscientious about our electrical usage and ended up about 10 kWh over per day. But at basically $0.50 per kWh, it's not a big deal. I would highly recommend staying at the Cay House when visiting Utila!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Amanda

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John Arne first came to Utila in 1997, just a few weeks into a planned backpacking trip from Guatemala to Panama. He instantly fell in love, stayed three months, and never made it further south. In 2001, John Arne was no longer able to resist Utila's siren song and bid Norway farewell.

In 2006, a vacationing public radio producer from the USA named Amanda stopped to snap pictures on the drawbridge of a beautiful yellow house and met a handsome Viking on his way out to buy paint thinner. A few months later she would sell all her belongings, quit her job, and move to a tiny Caribbean island with nine boxes of books, a suitcase of clothes, and her faithful dog, Ella.

Paint thinner remains highly romantic to them.

Since then they have raised a family, finished reviving the lovely yellow house, built the world's largest sensory deprivation room (Float Utila) and rented out a magical, hand-crafted treehouse. Now John Arne and family are leaving the island for one year and have decided to rent out their beloved jewel of the bay to other sunset aficionados.

We hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Upon his move to Utila in 2001, John Arne discovered that the island's most lovely home, the Cay House, was for sale. A carpenter by trade, he knew he was just the artisan to help the grand dame of the bay realize her full potential. Featured in tourism brochures, postcards, and Utila calendars, the Cay House has been a celebrated landmark on the island and is now, for the first time, available as a vacation rental.

What makes this property unique

Until recently, Float Utila has been a top attraction for tourists on the island. Now it is an exclusive amenity for Cay House guests, an indescribable experience of relaxation, peace, and healing.

The house is completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, connected to the rest of Utila by a drawbridge. The best location on Utila for privacy yet walkability.

We also have a swing inside the house! A swing! INSIDE! Because one of John Arne's favorite things to say is, "It's never too late to live a happy childhood."

The master bedroom features a king-size hanging bed. John Arne is a skydiver and prefers to be off the ground as much as possible.

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