our family has been visiting roatan for 2 decades - way before it ever became "developed" (quotations on purpose here). it's a fantastic place, absolutely gorgeous. but you have to open to different experiences. if you like nassau or the bahamas, this is not going to be the place for you. roatan is untouched, gorgeous, still has culture and there's beauty in how natural it is. now, there are now fantastic homes and villas that have been built for rent, that will give you the modern/western conveniences. but as a whole, the island is still mosty true to itself.
you will LOVE it, as long as you're not expecting the cheese-factor you might get from other islands. let me know if you have any specific questions - i'm happy to help in any way i can (and have friends down there that can show you around)!!!
nicole