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Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Family-friendly villa on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax in a hammock suspended between wooden posts, overlooking a serene sea with sailboats anchored in the distance.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Enjoy a serene beachfront setting with a clear ocean view, featuring a sandy beach, thatched-roof hut, and lush greenery.
Relax in a spacious living area with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and pool table.
Relax in a spacious room with a bar area featuring a counter and stools, a billiards table, and a door leading to another room.

Entire home

4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 104200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Family-friendly villa on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests at this beach villa will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Gecko Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events are allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Island Time Gecko
Time Gecko Private Placencia
Island Time Gecko Private Island Villa
Island Time Gecko - Private Island Villa Placencia
Island Time Gecko - Private Island Villa Private vacation home
UEV13950V9

About the area

Map
Placencia, Stann Creek District

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omars Creole Grub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rumfish Y Vino - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village located?

Nestled on the beach, this Placencia villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Placencia Pier and Placencia Beach. Silk Caye Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great stay

The property was fantastic and Jose, Julia and the entire staff were amazing, as a matter of fact we have already booked another stay for September.
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10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Amazing time at the house.

Amazing time at the house. The crew were always on top of everything.

10/10 Excellent

Logan B., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Thanksgiving!

What a great experience, 1st class all the way!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Excellent Thanksgiving!

What a great experience, 1st class all the way!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Island Time is a Good Time

From the moment we walked in to the property, we were impressed. A beautiful space, with a fantastic staff who were always courteous and quick to help, even going out of their way to ensure the little details were taken care of. We definitely are keeping Gecko in mind for our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Time is a Good Time

From the moment we walked in to the property, we were impressed. A beautiful space, with a fantastic staff who were always courteous and quick to help, even going out of their way to ensure the little details were taken care of. We definitely are keeping Gecko in mind for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING STAY!

This house was perfect for our family trip to Belize! Juanito and the rest of the house staff were always available when we needed them and so friendly and easy to interact with. Our chef, Jonathan, prepared delicious and fresh meals and was able to accommodate our picky eaters. He did everything from preparing to serving to clean-up. This experience really enhanced our stay! We loved being able to use the kayaks and paddle boards and the pools were a great way to cool off during the day. We would book this place over and over again and highly recommend staying here for a trip to Belize!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Babbitt B.

A True Vacation

I grew up at a beach and have visited countless beaches across the world. This was my 1st Vacation feeling truly on vacation! As a wife, Mom and working full-time I often just keeping going--- finding something to do, clean, or put away. With the Chef, Daily Housekeeper and Boat Driver I was able to completely relax. We loved the pier, clear water, paddle boards, kayaks and pool table! We will certainly be back to visit!!!

10/10 Excellent

Annika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything work out great, actually better than expected

If anything I’d say That the pictures of the house rooms doesn’t give it justice, the rooms and the kitchen and living space are bigger in reality. We were all positivly surprised over how spacious it was!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Annika K.

Everything was great, actually better than expected!

If anything I’d say That the pictures of the house rooms doesn’t give it justice, the rooms and the kitchen and living space are bigger in reality. We were all positively surprised over how spacious it was! Sat, Dec 30 – Sat, Jan 6, 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Tallahassee, FL 32312

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Wonderful accommodation!!

This was overall THE best place! The staff were very accommodating and friendly (Juanito, Cindy and Julia). The house was stocked with everything we requested for groceries and such. Gecko Island Time was large and spacious and easily accommodated eight people. The meals cooked by Chef Julia were fantastic and the grounds and house were kept immaculate on a daily basis by Juanito and Cindy. Juanito was at our beck and call and just a phone call or text away. The concierge, Heidi, responded promptly to all my inquiries prior to our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

Absolute heaven on earth!!!

Every second of every day was absolute paradise!!! The house itself is GORGEOUS! So much space for our group of 8. Juanito & Abner were so helpful & professional; they immediately took care of ANY request. Kenton’s meals were INCREDIBLE & he was SOOOOO hospitable. Sonya kept our entire house spotless (I truly was spoiled with the daily laundry service) & she was very friendly to all of us. The ferry to/from the main dock was super convenient & always dependable. We truly loved all the amenities—the hut covered dock, the kayaks, the paddle boards, everything was just perfect! Thank you for giving us a dream vacation!! We have raved to all of our friends how wonderful our time was!
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10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Amazing vacation with exceptional service!

We just spent the best week at Island Time Gecko! From the moment we arrived until we left, the staff that helped us with everything were incredible. Jose was our caretaker and boat captain, and he felt like family by the end of our trip. He was so thoughtful and made our experience so personal. Things like leaving coconuts with straws in them for us to drink, taking us to the canal bar and on a sunset cruise to helping with the kids on paddle boards, etc. He was very social and answered all of our questions. Maria was a pleasure to speak with and she kept our place clean and tidy. Salvador cooked us wonderful meals that gave us a taste of some traditional, local fare. Heidy was really helpful setting up the trip and excursions and she checked in to make sure everything was going well during the week. The house was a great setup for our group, and each bedroom was large with it's own bathroom. The backyard is gorgeous and we used the pool as well as the dock everyday. There is a little wear and tear on the house but overall it was in good condition and a beautiful place to stay. We would definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H., Ottawa, Canada

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Location. Service. Accommodation all excellent

We had our family is 8 plus three infants at island time Gecko this past week. The house worked really Well For us. The hosts were super accommodating. From boats trips over to the mainland when we wanted to amazing meals. The beach is lovely. The dock is the best place to be in the morning. It’s shady and you can watch all the fish in the water. We saw dolphins and stingrays and birds from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Beautiful home and surroundings, but what made our stay the best was the care we received from Jim and Maria!! Excellent food, excellent care. Such a lovely couple. The house was big and the rooms were wonderful. And the view...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation!

The house was perfect! Island Time Gecko had everything out 2 families, 4 adults & 4 teens, needed for a fun & relaxing week in Placencia. Pool, the dock with a hammock, kayaks, paddle boards & Jim & Maria to cook. It was A+++
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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This property is simple amazing

Everything was just as pictured. The housekeeper does an excellent job. Our chef prepared our meals which were delicious. The boat captain was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We just returned from a week at Island Time. We had such a good stay. We wanted family time so spent most of the week enjoying the house - 2 pools, on the beach and just a quick boat ride away from Placencia. Sunsets every night were beautiful. The local restaurants were great (Barefoot, Rumfish, Tipsy Tuna, Chachis). But the highlight were Jim and Maria. Jim is a chef and all of our meals were fantastic (3 meals a day for 3 days). The last night we were there, the kids had gone deep sea fishing and caught a variety of fish (barracuda, crab, lobster) - Jim offered to make a seafood curry over rice - soooo good. He was also our "captain" so took us to and from town whenever we needed, along with his co-captain, Kurt (his son :)). Maria was there every morning making our beds, cleaning, etc. We were so pampered and loved every minute. Thank you for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing place to stay

We chose this vacation for a couples trip for my husband’s 50th birthday. It was all we wanted and more. Jim and Maria are truly accommodating and work very hard to make every request possible. We really hope to make another visit within the next year and plan to stay at Island Time 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

marcus c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay at Placencia Caye

Jim and Maria were our host family. They were amazing and bent over backwards to ensure our stay was as perfect as possible. From taking us to town, to cooking, cleaning, advising us on the way it works there in the village...everything! Just a couple of notes for anyone who is interested 1) if you want to snorkel call Ocean Motion, and do the full day. Do it early in your trip because it is likely you will want to go again. I suggest bringing your own mask. Get one before you leave as it makes a huge difference. They rent all the gear...but you don't want to miss anything! also, bring money as the last stop for the day is swimming with the rays and sharks and turtles. You stop at a local fishing boat and can buy conch and lobsters straight from the guys... amazing! 2) resupply days are tuesdays and fridays in the village. At the veggie stand you can get fresh veggies but go early, it sells out fast. Also, look for the Amish selling veggies on the street across from Omar's (or close) they have awesome produce. 3) you don't need to exchange any money. The locals give you a better exchange rate than you will ever get at the bank or exchange shop. 2 belizian dollars is one american. 4) it is expensive in Placencia. Expect to pay american prices for just about everything. 5) Jim and Maria are great cooks and do a better job than ALL of the restaurants in town! they are a fantastic resource for you. 6) Bring bug spray...and I mean it! if it rains the "no see UMs" will get you and the bite lasts a long time. Itchy and bumpy...try to use coconut oil all over your skin and spray bug spray on top of that. I found that to work well. 7) there is a TON of wildlife...manatees, rays, herons, egrits, and if you get out to cockscomb howler monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws among other things can be seen. The waterfall was amazing on the way to Ben's Bluff.... well worth the hike. Make sure to buy your gifts at the Mayan store outside of cockscomb as the prices are very reasonable and the items are made by the mayans there. 8) remember to tip Jim and Maria big! They do it all for you!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., Jenison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing

We had an amazing time. Everything from the help getting in after a day of flight delays, amazing house, beautiful location, superb meals by Jim, awesome excursions with captain Jak’s, swimming with sharks and sea turtles, the friendly people in Placencia. I could go on and on. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belize Getaway

This house is everything you want it to be....there were 5 adults, that were family, and we had plenty of room to move around without being on top of one another. Everything went like clockwork from the minute we landed in Belize City, getting thru customs, getting on the smaller plane, getting to Placencia and getting to the boat to get to the house. Heidy was very gracious our concierge, who had everything lined up for us. We met Jim and Maria who are the caretakers of the house, the chefs and maintenance. They took care of everything and beyond....the food the Jim and Maria made, just seemed to get better with every meal. Maria made sure the beds were made every day and would even do our laundry. You are truly pampered there. I would stay again there with no hesitation. Maria also made the best rum punch...we had her make us more throughout the week!!! Thank you to everyone that made it a vacation to remember!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave A., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property. Jim and Maria were fantastic

Wonderful home and trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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The Best House!

Pictures do not do this spot justice! I had an intimate wedding ceremony of 7 at this home. Sailboats mooring in the distance, Placencia a 5min boat ride away! The best food prepared right at the home by Jimbo, Maria.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021