Location on Utila Located at the base of the gently rolling slopes of Treasure Hill, this 0.147 Acre [595.24 sq m] property is less than 0.5 miles [0.8 km] from Utila town center by all-weather concrete surfaced roads. The nearest Restaurant is 250 yards [230 m] distant at Utila's Mango Inn which has the largest swimming pool in Utila (although that is not saying much). Local shops are slightly further, with the nearest being about 300 yards [275 m] distant.

Municipal 110/220v power supplies the property via underground conduits and fresh water is from the Municipal water system and desalination plant with a back-up 2,000 gallon [7,580 liter] cistern with pressure pump supplying the hot and cold water systems. Waste water is directed to a single chamber septic system which is ready for connection to the Municipality waste/sewerage system (when operational). The property is connected to the local 60 channel cable television system and is in-zone for wireless internet and cellphone services.

Mark Zacapa

Designed by Honduras Architect, Sr. Mark Zacapa, who was born and raised in Honduras with graduate studies from Clemson University. Mark has vast experience in the design and construction industry with many projects of his own developed throughout his career. Has been coming to Utila since his childhood and has a special love for Utila. This Cottage was originally constructed as a vacation home for him and his family, so you can be assured it has been built to the highest standards.

Living Room towards Kitchen/Diner The Cottage has a total area of 1,645 sq ft [153 sq m] and is built is built on concrete footings with metal bar reinforcement throughout. The interior living areas total 850 sq ft [90 sq m] with an exterior decked areas of 785 sq ft [73 sq m]. The floor consists of an 8 inch [20.3 cm] tongue and groove sub-floor with a cherry laminate engineered flooring on top. The exterior walls are 8 inch [20.3 cm] clap board painted and nailed to 2x4 inch [5x10 cm] studs at 24 inches [61 cm] on center, reinforced at window and door openings. Interior walls are sheet rock drywall with plaster. The pitched roof is timber tongue and groove with factory coated long-life corrosion resistant aluzinc sheeting. A PVC gutter system directs rain water to the 2,000 gallon [7,580 liter] cistern. All exterior doors and windows are PVC frames with single glazing.

The main living area has been designed as an open and airy space with exposed beams and cathedral style ceilings of painted tongue and groove planking. French Doors lead out from the living room to the deck area at the property rear. The rear deck area contains a 9 x 6 ft [2.7 x 4.75 m] built in 'plunge' pool which is level with the decking surface and 4 ft [1.2 m] deep. The rear deck also serves as an open-air entertainment and BBQ area. The open plan kitchen and dining area share the main living space. Kitchen cabinetry is MDF carcass with solid mahogany timber doors and ceramic tile counter tops. A ducted central air conditioning system feeds all living areas except the Bathroom.

Master Bedroom A vestibule off the main living area leads to separate doorways each to the Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom and Bathroom with separate toilet and shower. All interior doors are wood fiber hollow doors. Both the Master Bedroom and Guest Bedroom have two separate built-in closet spaces. There is further closet space by the side exterior entrance door leading into the main living area. Both bedrooms have French Doors leading to the rear deck and 'plunge' pool in the case of the Master Bedroom, and to a small balcony area overlooking the public street in the case of the Guest Bedroom.

This property makes an ideal Utila vacation home and also offers investment potential as a rental property for Utila's tourist population of Scuba Diving Instructors and DiveMaster's who are typically looking for 6 to 12 month rental terms. Similar properties are currently (2008-2009) attracting monthly rental prices of $US 500.00 to 600.00 - excluding utilities.