Perfectly positioned on Pumpkin Hill, the highest elevation of Utila, The Hummingbird boutique hotel could be your day pass into paradise found. The smallest of the Bay Islands at just 10 miles long, Utila is a unique Caribbean Island surrounded by a vast coral reef populated by prolific aquatic life and is often hailed, by those in the know, as having the best scuba diving, and snorkeling in the world. Step back in time to one of the safest destinations in the world with very few cars, a close-knit community comprised of locals intermingled with expats, and lots of activities such as boating, deep sea and bone fishing, whale shark spotting, sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking...the list goes on. Built in 2022, The Hummingbird is the largest villa on Utila with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms sprawled over five levels with a rooftop lookout tower offering panoramic views and designed to capture the spectacular vistas of the ocean, the mountain range of the mainland, and stunning sunsets. Set on over ¾ of an acre, at 5,100 sq ft and able to sleep up to 38 people, the turnkey hotel has been decorated and furnished to tantalize the senses. The “Dugout”, that spans the first level and can sleep 12 people, offers a spacious “bunkhouse” , a bedroom, and two bathrooms. The second level, “The Sports Complex”, is a self-contained unit with two bedrooms, an open concept living/dining/kitchen space, two bathrooms, one with laundry facilities. “Ocean” themed, the third floor consists of two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. The fourth level – “Hollywood Movies” – has two bedrooms (one with triple bunk beds), a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. Each floor has its own private porch with views to die for. The top floor is open to the tropical breezes with a plethora of games for all ages: 3000 arcade games, ping pong, corn hole, miniature golf, disc golf, and even a pirate ship to play in. Furnished with two wood bars (one with a sink), two 55” TVs for gaming or watching back-to-back sports, a hammock, tables, and lounge chairs, it is designed to simply while away the hours. The inviting 14 x 14 ft pool with color changing LED lights and a unique dolphin fountain is nestled in the lush gardens packed full of tropical plants and flowers. Also, on the same site, is a finished engineered concrete foundation for another 6-storey hotel building (already permitted) with a 30,000-gallon cistern for rainwater catchment, a large bodega and 4 car finished 16 ft high garage with a loft to store tools and water toys. There’s even a well fed by three freshwater streams. Aside from the array of activities that makes Utila a prime investment location, you can feel right at home speaking English or Spanish and using US currency. It is also just a short ferry ride to Roatan and the mainland, or to the airport. Additionally, you can Indulge the senses with a diverse range of speciality restaurants located “right-on-the-water”. What are you waiting for? Whether you want unwind and relax, or enjoy a variety of activities you can find it here on this relatively undiscovered jewel in the Caribbean.
