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Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a breathtaking view of the water and distant mountains.
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Relax by the pool in a shaded gazebo, surrounded by a stone deck and lush greenery.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and sliding glass door leading to a beautiful outdoor view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window offering a view of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • 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.

Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool

Family-friendly fun 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. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

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
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • 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
  • Property located in a resort
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Villa Laguna Gecko
Villa Laguna Gecko Luxury 3 Story Waterfront Villa
Villa Laguna Gecko - Luxury 3 Story Waterfront Villa Villa
Sunsets Over the Lagoon Mayan Mountains With Laguna Gecko!
Villa Laguna Gecko - Luxury 3 Story Waterfront Villa Placencia
UEV13950V8

About the area

Map
Placencia, Stann Creek

What's nearby

  • Maya Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Placencia Beach - 27 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 29 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 32 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inky’s 19th Hole Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quarter Deck - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪NAIA’s Beach Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maya Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪1981 restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool located?

This Plantation villa is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Maya Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Placencia Beach and Inky's Mini Golf. Silk Caye Beach and Placencia Pier are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Luxury 3-Story Waterfront Villa with Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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10/10

From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us all! They were so friendly and helpful, making our stay extra special! Can’t wait to be back!
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10/10

Beautiful home, the amenities were great! My husband and I loved the outdoor shower on the third floor! The pool was clean and and temperature was perfect! The housekeeping service was a nice touch to really feeling like you are on vacation! We had three days of chef service, we love the breakfast but twice had to ask her to prepare lunch and leave it because we were out sightseeing and felt rush to get back. The first day at lunch she told us not to be late for dinner (6pm) as she had to ride an hour to get home. This was understandable but again we had to rush or ask her twice at dinner to leave which meant we had to clean up. The dishwasher was leaking, we had to put a towel down to catch the water as housekeeping and chef allowed it to settle on the floor. Otherwise, our family enjoyed the home and would visit again!
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10/10

Oh my, I don't even know where to begin. Our party of 7 had an absolutely amazing time in Belize for 5days. We were accommodated from the arrival of our trip to the very end. The owner was able to schedule us shuttle pick up and drop off to BZE airport. The drive from airport was about 2 and a half hours. When we got to Gecko Laguna Residential we were more than pleased with the home. This home and it's amenities had everything we needed and more. The bedrooms were phenomenal, the space was accurate and we had no issues. The plus for us was the outside shower on the top floor and seating outside. The pool at the home was big enough to fit our entire group. This home is nothing short from what it actually offers. The details are very precise in description and that's what mattered most to us. When we arrived at the home we noticed that the home only had one golf car which wasn't enough for our entire party. But rest assure the next morning the owner brought us another golf cart. The market is about 15 min from the house on the golf cart which made it very easy to get things if we needed. The housekeeper, caretaker and chef were the best. They were on point with everything. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was cooked to perfection. You have to try the homemade welcome juice with rum, lobster tails and carrot cake which were our group favorites. The Belizean breakfast was very delightful. The housekeeping kept us equip with beach towels, laundry wash and cleaning services. We never had to ask for anything because she would already have it done and or ready for us. Throughout our stay were able to get the front desk receptionist at the hotel to order us a shuttle pick up to take us into the village where there were many bars and more activities to do. Our only down fall was that we were visiting during off season which everything shut down or closes early. We still made the best of the off season. Everything was phenomenal. I want to thank the owner for making our Belize trip nothing but absolutely amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

6/10

The staff was great. Appreciate the housekeeper and the chef. Both did an excellent job. The kitchen cabinets were dirty looking and some of the cabinet doors were falling off the hinges. Took the top of the toilet tank off one of the bathroom because the toilet was continuously running and there was black mold. Overall the experience was great and my family had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had an amazing stay at Laguna Gecko, it's even better than the pictures show! I wasn't very comfortable with the idea of having a chef and maid underfoot , I thought it would be uncomfortable and intrusive, but it was absolutely amazing!!! Manuel and Martha were such a joy, great food and leaving a vacation with no dirty clothes, unheard of !!!! I'd love to bring them both to the US, hehe. This was by far the most relaxing vacation I've ever had!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Our stay at Villa Laguna Gecko in Placencia was outstanding. The area was fantastic, safe, and convenient to beaches and restaurants. Our group regularly used the pool at the house as well as kayaked. The staff was attentive, the cleaning was well maintained, and the chef cooked great meals that was almost better quality than eating out. The only complaint was that our golf cart that was provided with our stay broke down twice - after the original issue we were told was fixed, we had another issue and had to hitch hike back to the house. Other than this I would highly recommend anyone staying at Villa Laguna Gecko if they are visiting Placencia.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

The house was will equipped Our chef Orlando was great For our teenage grandkids there was bikes fishing rods kayaks and pool
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

The home was even better than the pictures! We loved everything about our stay. The chef prepared food was phenomenal and the property management team made sure we had everything we needed for our entire stay. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

This is an absolutely beautiful home at a beautiful location! It fit the needs of our family perfectly as far as bedrooms and eating area. The fact that the house has its own pool was a tremendous hit especially with our five grandchildren. The kayaks were also very popular. The chef who came prepared absolutely fabulous meals that everyone raved about. In fact they were so good that we hired him for an extra dinner! We enjoyed eating our breakfast and lunch on the patio which had a large enough table to accommodate all of us and provided a beautiful view. The housekeeper was also very helpful and kept everything neat and tidy as well as taking care of our dishes and doing our laundry. We all enjoyed our short jaunts in the golf cart as well. Renting this house also enabled us to use the huge pool at the casino and that was popular with the kids because it had a shallower children’s area. The people we were in contact with about the house were exceptionally helpful and always answered in a very timely manner anytime we had a question. We have vacationed in many many places but all of us agreed that this was the nicest vacation place of all. Should you rent this house I think you will agree.

10/10

Beautiful Home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

My family and I enjoyed the property and all of it’s amenities including the chef, housekeeper, pool, lagoon, and beautiful sunsets. Our kids enjoyed their own spaces but also time with family. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Great location, amazing house...terrific staff.... will definitely be back!! The chefs made delicious meals...better than going out! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

THANK YOU for your help & patience to Talia & Mabel but especially to Namir. Our holiday was a getaway for 6 lifelong friends celebrating our 50th bdays which would not have been the same without your guidance & attention to detail. Namir even worked with a friend back home to coordinate surprise bday cupcakes! A trip of a lifetime & every time I asked questions for the group you were all extremely responsible & always had the answers. The assistance with every single recommendation & booking was perfect & extremely helpful also comforting because booking excursions were all done on-line or on WhatsApp. Several of us are already talking about a return trip to Placencia & staying at either Laguna Gecko or another fabulous Gecko Vacations homes. Every single person we met during the trip was lovely, friendly, helpful, looked you in the eye & always had a warm smile for you. Laguna Gecko A lovely Belizean rum punch greeted us upon arrival! This spacious, beautifully appointed comfortable home with everything you'll need. There were 6 of us for four days & 4 of us for the remaining time. More than enough room & certainly can accommodate more people comfortably. The beds & linens were lovely, bathrooms were gorgeous & tons of towels. The outdoor shower was my favorite! The kitchen has everything you'll need for cooking. It’s set up for entertaining & since the chefs are often there cooking it has most everything like spices, coffee filters, oils, tinfoil, some condiments, etc. The home was 25mis to village; 10 mins Maya Beach Bistro area; 10min walk/5min cart ride to the Placencia Resort. Laguna was best of both worlds staying on the lagoon with the Maya mtn view & walkable to the ocean. Transfers ran like clock-work, extremely comfortable. Provisions via the sample list was provided was perfect. We picked up liquor/wine in BZE duty-free. Chefs One word is amazing! Fresh, delicious, thoughtfully planned & locally sourced. Daily services in the home were always spotlessly cleaned & laundered. Martha washed anything we needed which was an amazing surprise. Location & safety we never felt uncomfortable or vulnerable. Additional: Cash is king; fly from BZE don’t drive; Naia Spa, Nautical Adventure, Captain Jak’s all wonderful! Maya Beach Bistro was favorite also hit Mare, Afrotide, Barefoot, Tipsy Tuna, Pickled Parrot, Cozy Corner, Bonefish, Above Grounds, resort Sunday BBQ. We LOVED Placencia, Laguna Gecko & everyone we met. Can't wait to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10

The residential area felt very secure and safe - great for a family trip. The house was in excellent condition and didn't lack any of the amenities we are used to at home. The absolute best part of the vacation was Manuel! Wow, what a treat to have 3 meals cooked a day. He is talented, kind, and incredibly generous. Martha and Christine kept the house looking as though it did the day we walked in throughout the entire week. When considering a vacation, you literally can't get any more relaxed and pampered in a private home. Five-star service from beginning to end and we highly recommend working with this company.

10/10

The house was everything as described. The cook, staff, and Mgmt team were all wonderful and very attentive to any needs that arose. We did not experience any sand flee issues, but it was a little windy so that may have helped. If you are going to venture to the village, I would recommend a Cab or the rental of a Car while you are there. Its a 20-30 minute drive from the house. Stock up on as many alcoholic beverages that you can from the Belize Airport, as it is a least half the cost. It was a great stay and vacation. If you are looking for a relaxing time, great weather, and relaxation the Placencia Belize is the place to be. thanks for a great trip and memories.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Laguna Gecko in Placencia Belize is an amazing property. Well maintained and beautiful. The views are breathtaking. The staff including the chef, grounds keeper and house keeper are all extremely welcoming and friendly. This home comes with everything you can possible need including a golf cart and car. With four bedrooms and four baths you have plenty of room to spread out. The master bedroom and bathroom located on the third floor offers comfort and privacy. With it's outdoor shower, luxury bath and large balony this master has everything you need to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Located near Placencia Village, The Placencia Casino and Placencia Resort. Also located near a beautiful waterfall, ziplining and river tubing. There are plenty of activities to take in. I highly recommend this property and definitely plan to return many times in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10

This house is in a very nice area of Belize. For us, Placencia Village was too far to travel by golf cart. We only used the golf cart to go over to the Placencia resort and to a local market. The house is nice, lots of stairs. We wished the queen beds were kings in all the rooms. Most of the furniture was very uncomfortable, especially for 8 people. The no seeums were HORRIBLE! I believe the chairs under the tiki hut were infested with them as well as there were rodent droppings every morning. The chefs were fabulous!! Couldn't have asked for anything better. Having our laundry done and house spruced up everyday was a real treat. The Captain Jaks excursions were really fun and very professional. Several went kayaking, a little hard to get in and out of , but much easier from the resort. Having the resort privileges was a very nice perk. Everyone was friendly everywhere and we felt very safe in the house. The country is still pretty primative, but that adds to the beauty.

10/10

There were six of us, a toddler and infant. It was perfect. We loved the pool at the hotel and the pool at the house! We felt like royalty for the week. Pool guy, grounds keepers, concierge, chef, housekeeper, personal transport to and from airport! Wow. The neighborhood is fantastic and gated, the house is well appointed and everything worked very well, sunny with good central air and ceiling fans, fantastic views. The golf cart (we rented one additional) will travel the length of the island in 40 min. with ease. It had everything we needed. The grocery stores are limited; not all that expensive and carry enough for meals and a few US foods. We bought our booze at the airport duty free coming into Placencia but if you have to have Oreos from the grocery store, expect to pay about $8.00 for a package. There are a variety of other options in the store. Airport Customs let us bring foods from home into Placencia, but they are stricter than what is written on the customs website. But with the chef for 3 meals a day, need little from home except favorite snacks. Restaurants compare to US prices and lobster was a seasonal treat! The concierge answered our questions and booked excursions for us and they were great! I will have to say, everything was SEAMLESS on this trip. We stayed Saturday to Sunday and travel from Placencia Sunday was ALOT easier than coming in Saturday! Every tourist is in the Placencia airport on Saturday. If it wasn't such a lot of travel for us to get there, we would consider coming every year! Just writing about it makes me want to consider doing this trip again! I do have two suggestions. First let me say the house felt and looked very clean. The house keeper was wonderful, but the house could use a deep clean. There are some corners under cabinets, kitchen drawers, surfaces, refrig etc. that could stand a good cleaning. The house keeper spent a lot of time in the laundry room on her phone. She had everything taken care of otherwise and she is pregnant and I know she wanted to stay out of our way, so I don't fault her at all. On the surface she did a great job: the beds were made, laundry done and floors and surfaces cleaned for us every day without fail. But a deep clean is in order and the kitchen rug needs to be replaced. The other suggestion is that some blinds to cover the windows by the TV would be great. The sun is brutal there in the afternoons. But we loved every minute of this COMPLETELY CARE FREE Vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Laguna Gecko Villa was the perfect vacation setting for our family of 8. The bedrooms and bathrooms were stunning. The kitchen and living area were spacious and nicely appointed too. The pool was our favorite place to hang out and have a cocktail and listen to music. Brenda, kept the house clean and what a treat to have our laundry cleaned daily. Chef Manuel and Chef Dominingo, well, what can I say! AMAZING! My daughter is a professional chef and I love to cook, but this was the ultimate luxury! They made delicious meals and desserts with fresh ingredients and stunning presentations. I highly recommend using the chef option. It was so nice to have breakfast prepared before an outing. We did not use the concierge services since it was our third trip to Belize and we know the area well. Laguna Gecko was the best location for our family vacation and we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

Our family decided to celebrate the Christmas holidays together at Laguna Gecko. The service and the villa surpassed our greatest expectations. The decor and the convenience made for an enjoyable and memorable holiday. We received perks we didn't know we would get. Chefs Domingo and Manuel were amazing, and the meals were 5 star. Ms. Brenda and the other sweet cleaning staff person were professional, accommodating, and welcoming. Talia, Mabel, and Javier responded to our ever inquiry and request - EVEN during the holiday season. Laguna Gecko has set the bar for our stays in Placencia. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

The house is amazingly comfortable and lovely at the same time. The master suite is amazing and has a huge veranda with great furniture for enjoying the water/mountain views and amazing sunsets. The best part of our stay were the chefs that came in 3 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They were true chefs, not cooks. The food was fantastic! The house was great! Everyone had their own bath and the bedding is very nice. The beds are super comfortable! The house came with bike, a golf cart, books and card games and great wifi. We played Uno most nights after spending days zip lining, river tubing, jumping off of waterfalls and swimming with sharks and turtles. And woke up to lobster omelets on the veranda! It was our first time to Belize and we had a blast! Oh and for our last evening there we went to Jaguar Lanes for bowling, Belikin beer and great pizza. The only bowling ally in Belize is just up the road.

10/10

Our stay at Laguna Gecko was truly amazing, like it always is. We frequent the Laguna Gecko annually. It never disappoints. The home is breathtakingly beautiful and very nicely decorated. The views from the top balcony a spectacular. We enjoy hanging out at the pool or visiting the resort pool across the street. Kayaking in the Lagoon, bike riding through the neighborhood. The staff at the Laguna Gecko are exceptional and top notch. They make the stay carefree and relaxing. Never having to worry about doing laundry is a huge deal to me! And having chef prepare are meals really makes you feel like you are in vacation. No cooking, no cleaning on the days chef is there. We also enjoy Placencia, everyone is so friendly. The casino is a lot of fun too. We enjoy Placencia and The Laguna Gecko it has become our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10

Food was great! House and amenities were perfect. Staff did a great job. Only thing that would have made it perfect would be better fishing. I don’t recommend using hotel fishing guides.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

We had the best time at Laguna Gecko. I cannot say enough about how beautiful the house was, and the pool and outside space was fantastic. We spent our mornings drinking coffee on the porch looking out at the lagoon. Definitely take advantage of the kayaks at the house if you can. Also included with the house is access to the Placencia resort across the road (just drive the golf cart over!). There is yet ANOTHER pool there with a swim up bar as well as a restaurant inside, and places to eat outside as well. Excursion-wise Mabel set us up with the MayanSky zipline w/ River tubing and Ranguana Island. We were picked up in a van right at the house for both excursions which was wonderful. Highly recommend both of those! We went as a family of 8, oldest being 67 and youngest 18 and everyone was able to participate in both of the excursions. I also cannot say enough about the chefs --Manuel and Domingo --who prepared amazing meals. We arranged the days the chef came on days we did NOT go on excursions to take full advantage of all of the wonderful cooking. ( I have 2 words: LAVA CAKE. So yummy!!) If you do venture out to eat, I recommend Maya Beach Bistro as well as the Placencia hotel across the street. The Maya Beach bistro is a very short golf cart ride (10 minutes max) and it was nice to eat somewhere close by on the days we were out on excursions and came back tired. Words of advice: no need to pack anything fancy clothes wise-- you wont wear it and no need for a bunch of hair products ladies as you will pull your hair back off your head into a bun or ponytail and be done with it-- it is very humid, so just roll with it! We also cant forget to mention Brenda -our housekeeper-that did our laundry every day and kept the house spotless the whole time we were there. She was available for any questions as well. Venture into Placencia , but is a pretty far golf cart ride (45-50 minutes), we ended up paying for a shuttle from the hotel across the street- was only $20 US each way and definitely worth it as was faster and of course, air conditioned. A FABULOUS HOUSE! GREAT AND ACCOMMODATING STAFF!! I
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

This is a lovely house. The setting is an enclave a fairly short drive to Placencia and an even shorter drive to Maya Beach where there is a nice beach and restaurants. But you can also have great meals at the house if you're willing to cook on vacation--the kitchen is fully appointed. There is the availability of meals cooked for you there, but we all had different schedules and didn't want to be that organized (choosing which times to lock into, etc.) The house is on the lagoon side of the peninsula, so there is no beach, but the beach at the Placencia Hotel across the way is available. That place was kind of weird. There is also a casino and some restaurants there but they always seem empty. We went to the casino one night and we were the only ones there. No kidding. We went to the pool. We were the only ones there. We asked where everyone was. We were told "they just left," which we joked with each other about all week. There is often kind of a bad smell away from the house. We smelled it strongly across the way at the Placencia. A tram driver said it was just invasive the seagrass piling up on shore and rotting. Some evenings away from the house it was quite awful. It wasn't an issue at the house at all. Brenda, Mabel and everyone we met were just fantastic. There were 4 of us so we rented a car--cheaper than the plane fare from Belize City (a 3.5 hour drive from the airport) for us all, and it was great having a car to go into the village, out to eat, exploring, etc. There is a golf cart there, it was just easier and more comfortable to have larger vehicle. For dinner, we highly recommend the Maya Beach Hotel and Bistro. Very telling, it was absolutely packed the night we were there, and the hotel as well. Also fun is the Mango down the road and the Tipsy Tuna in Placencia. Lots of fun bars in town and up and down the road. Excursions are great. Moses, our guide for snorkeling on the barrier reef was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018