I reserved the dock at Calabash Cabins Roatan beginning in December. When I arrived, I found a very sturdy, spacious dock in a safe location, overseen by the owners Ed and Julie, two very knowledgeable and experienced sailors. I decided to rent the one bedroom cottage to live in while doing repairs and securing the boat. In retrospect, had I known what it is like, I would have gone to Calabash Bight just to spend a week in that cottage. It is up to date, comfortable, well equipped, in an absolutely beautiful location. Every one of the many large windows you look out reveals something of beauty to gaze at and the breezes are delightful. The huge front porch with that large swinging settee is a treasure, a place to take morning coffee as the sun rises over the ridge and lights up the bight, or to take a cocktail as dusk gathers over the bight, or a place to just stretch out and snooze at peace with the world. Ed and Julie are genuinely friendly, down to earth, interesting and talented, and absolutely respectful of guests’ privacy. Highest recommendations as a place to leave your boat, take a vacation, or enjoy a retreat.

What a beautiful place and what a time we had! The property and cabins are bright, cheery, well-designed, well-equipped, and so comfortable and full of warmth. They really feel like a home away from home. Julie and Ed were exceptional hosts – attentive, knowledgeable, accommodating, interesting, and so much fun. If you like an off-the-beaten-path kind of experience, this is it! Julie has done an incredible job with the extensive gardens. And Ed loves to be challenged in a game of Dominos! Will definitely be back soon.

I was there for 3 weeks, one of those along with a friend. We felt like family. Ed and Julie are great hosts, great people, and are super dependable. They will pick you up from Oakridge in their panga and make sure you have what you need for as long as you stay with them. I have been coming to Calabash/Oakridge for 4 years now and Calabash Cabins is an easy favorite.

It is also an ideal place if you happen to be coming by boat. They usually have spare dock space alongside their sailboat, and they have a full workshop they will graciously let you use.

It’s not an exaggeration. We have sailed the Bay Islands extensively and there is only place on Roatan where we ever tie up, for short stints, longer stays or to leave the boat for a while. Ed and Julie are wonderful and everything about their dock and property is first class. The dock itself is well built and well protected with a nice breeze that blows consistently across the bight most of the year. On one occasion we had to leave the boat and fly to the U.S. for a few weeks on short notice. As Ed and Julie are seasoned, round-the-world sailors and very attentive, I knew the boat was safe and sound in their care. Ed is also a wealth of information for all things East-End and sailboats in general. He is generous with his knowledge and time as well as with his workshop and vast array of tools. I would encourage anyone who is looking to leave their boat in safe harbor on Roatan for a while to contact Ed before looking any further.

I’m reluctant to write a review as it will probably make this place unavailable to me when I need it. For what I needed it was the best in the Caribbean.