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Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown

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Interior
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 784 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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San Ignacio, Cayo
  • Popular LocationCahal Pech Mayan Ruins15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Ignacio Market3 min drive
  • AirportBelize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)103 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown

This beautiful rustic cabin-like home is nestled among the native trees of the rainforest, located a short 5 minute drive from San Ignacio. Our lovely home is on a very private 1/2 acre, with 2 bedroom 1 bath, with AC to keep you cool on the hot days, and a 300sq ft loft great for kids. The down stairs bedrooms have a double bed in each and the loft has 3 twin beds. Kitchen and living space combined. Fully equipped to save money on meals. The town of San Ignacio has a wonderful farmers market every Saturday, where you can buy native fruits and vegetables mostly organically grown. This is a must do while you here!
We are on the grid (running water, electricity, and WIFI)! Remember you are in the rainforest, wifi can go out, you may lose electricity and water can go out from time to time. Beautiful 500sq ft veranda where you can relax drinking the first morning cup of coffee while taking in the beautiful breathtaking views of the rainforest! On our property you can enjoy a built-in BBQ, mature fruit trees, for the picking, Mango, coconut, and avocado. We try to keep our property as chemical free as possible. We do very little spraying for critters in and around the home or near the fruit trees.
We are located approximately 1 1/2 hour from Belize City, (airport) which is on the coast! We highly recommend when booking our Casita a 4WD and at the very least an AWD, due to mountain terrain and unpaved, rouged road up to our house. We are also 10 miles from the Guatamalan border. There are so many things to do here, it's approximately 1 hour 45 mins to the must see Tikal ruins, and only a 10 min drive to the Cahel Pech Mayan Ruins in San Ignacio. We have heard rave reviews about the Mayawalk Tour Company where you can book many must see adventures, like cave tubing, ziplining, horseback riding, hiking, and canoeing tours. Also beautiful must see waterfalls! The coast line has one of the most amazing barrier reefs in the world for your snorkeling pleasure and not to mention the magnificent must see Blue Hole, it's all here in Belize so you can have it all in a matter of a few hours.
We have an amazing property manager that will meet you and show you up to the casita. She will also take you by the grocery store, and will be available if you have any questions during your stay. We require a cleaning/electricty fee of $75USD. This fee is paid in cash to the property manager Marilyn at time of check-in.
Please NOTE: Due to Covid-19 We are unable to rent to foreign travelers at this time. We request that you contact us as an inquiry for latest information on the availability for rentals.

Property manager

Rose or Nancy Vella

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only permitted out side of the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

San Ignacio

This holiday home is located in San Ignacio. Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and Xunantunich Mayan Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts. Travelling with kids? Consider Belize Botanical Gardens and Belize Botanic Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail - 9 min walk
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 15 min walk
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 2 min drive
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 3 min drive
  • San Ignacio Market - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 3 min drive
  • Tolacca Smokehouse - 4 min drive
  • Bennys Kitchen - 8 min drive
  • Bambu Tea + Coffee (Santa Elena) - 6 min drive
  • Hode's - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure or tranquility, private 1/2 acre, amazing views, 5 min to downtown located?

This family-friendly San Ignacio holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail, Branch Mouth and Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins. Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts and San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable rustic cottage with a great vieq
A little hard to find,as everything is in belize, lol but great location and just as advertised. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a Belizean Gem!!
We absolutely loved our stay here. A little off the beaten path, which is how we like it. Tons of wildlife and domestic animals around, there was a litter of neighbor kittens maybe 12-14 weeks old that came and visited us every morning and evening, they were so cute and we were in heaven! Sheep grazing next door, wild parrots passing by, a few friendly dogs in the neighborhood. Can you tell we love animals? The view from the veranda is unreal, be sure to wake up early enough to see the sunrise! Yes the hill to get up to the property can be challenging and it’s not really possible to walk anywhere because of this. You need a 4WD vehicle. We were fine with this and the rough terrain only increases your privacy. We did 2 Mayan ruin tours with Mayawalk Tours which we highly recommend. There is a grocery store at the bottom of the hill that has everything you could need and a few great restaurants very close by. Be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Cafe Chile, you’ll pass right by it on your way to the casita, you can’t miss it. It just had its grand opening the week before we arrived. A little pricey by San Ignacio standards but wonderful ambiance, service, and GREAT food. Marilyn was wonderful checking is in and was readily available the whole time we were there but we got along great on our own. Don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The four of us enjoyed staying here and it was perfect for our needs. Some of us didn’t sleep well on the mattresses because they moved too much when one person rolled around to wake the other person-Maybe foam mattresses would have been better. One night there were dogs barking in the neighborhood most of the night, including one small dog right outside the house. The other two nights I didn’t bother us much. The only other problem is that the water was off for one day and one night but I heard that the water was off in that part of the city so I could not have been avoided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc T., CHAMBLY

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This house might be a little off the road, but it is definitely a hidden gem. Plenty of room for our family of 5 !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
This property was exactly what we were looking for - reasonably priced, quiet and close to town. It was big enough to easily sleep our party of four, the A/C worked very quickly and we enjoyed the sunrises on the veranda. The road to get to the property definitely requires 4WD and might be a bit daunting for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Guy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore Cayo
Belize Gem is great place to explore the Cayo region. Don't expect too much luxury, but everything you need is there. You will need a 4x4, as the road towards the house is, like most roads in the region, quite rough. Make sure to visit Bartons Creek Cave with David, you will find his 'office' next to the market place.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Lovely Home
We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view. Very comfortable home. I would recommend this to people staying in San Ignacio.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Amazing Jungle House!
This is an amazing jungle house! We stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed the quiet location, scenic grounds and lovely house. Our three boys slept in the upstairs loft room (three twin beds). We (the parents) took one of the bedrooms downstairs. It was a good size for a family of five. It would have been very crowded with seven people. As the description says, the road requires a car with good clearance. We had a Jeep Patriot which was not AWD. The roads were dry and the Jeep had good clearance, so we made it up the hills just fine. The road is dirt with numerous random ruts that are 6-8 inches deep. A small car like a Honda Civic will bottom out. The hills are steep. If the roads were muddy, then I doubt the Jeep would have made it to the house. In the dry season, we were lucky. The clearance under the car is critical! We LOVED staying here! It was a charming place to stay. The kitchen is well stocked (they even had a cheese grater, so we made nachos). The freezer is great for freezing water bottles the night before a hot hike. The air conditioner works well to cool the house (it was over 100 while we were there, so the AC was lovely!). We had a great time visiting the Iguana Conservation Project (you can hold and feed the iguanas). This takes about 45-60 minutes. The Hotel has amazing desserts, worth a stop! Our favorite adventure was visiting Che Chem Ha Cave - they have a facebook page - and it was a private guided tour of an ancient Mayan cave. Excellent!!! Charge is about $25 per person, provide your own transportation. Arrange a tour ahead of time. We hiked about 45 minutes through the jungle each way to get to the cave and then we spent about an hour inside the cave with the guide and got to see Mayan pottery. Fantastic experience! If you want to use the washing machine while you are there, ask for instructions from Marilyn before using it. It is different from American washers! The clothesline was great, we dried swim suits overnight. We bought a Belize Map chip for our Garmin and used GPS to find places. I found it was easier than anything cell phone related, the cell phones don't always have reception in Belize! Summary: We loved San Ignacio! We really enjoyed our time at the house. We had fun seeing Mayan ruins and caves and iguanas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Nice place to stay
Overall it was a nice place to stay. The best part is definitely the deck. We enjoyed listening to the birds and enjoyed the view. We did get to see parrots and toucans in the mornings as they passed by. The house is small but well kept and very clean. We had 7 adults and it was a snug fit. The two rooms down stairs are just big enough for the beds so be aware there is not room for suitcases in the bedrooms except to go under the beds. The loft has plenty of room for suitcases. If you're a light sleeper you'll want to bring earplugs, there are a lot of neighborhood dogs and they barked all night long. Very typical for Central and South America though so it didn't bother us. Other than the noise we had no problems with the dogs, they were all very friendly. The only real issue we had was with the hot water heater. Whenever we tried to shower the hot water heater would shut off every 2-5 minutes causing the shower to become ice cold. Turning the water completely off and then turning it back on again would restart the hot water heater but it would only last a few minutes again. It's not the worst thing in the world but it was annoying. If it weren't for the water heater issue I would have given it a 5/5. Like others have said the road to the house is a bit rough so a vehicle with high clearance and 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. We rented a SUV and had no problems going up and down the road. We felt very safe at the house and had no problems with leaving our luggage at the house while we were gone all day for tours. The air-conditioning worked very well which was important since it was hot. The owners were very nice and easy to work with for booking and questions. We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again if we go back to San Ignacio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Had a wonderful time. Great cabin with a beautiful view.
A wonderful place to stay. A lot to see in that area. Loved having a kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019