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Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

Step into seclusion in this private cabana overlooking San Ignacio town. Enjoy beautiful views from a covered picnic table area while experiencing warm personal hospitality.

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Perched above the Macal River, Cabana offers serene views of downtown San Ignacio and the rainforest. Stroll to nearby shops, restaurants, and the market or unwind at your private retreat with WiFi and Cable TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Map
Santa Elena, Cayo District

What's nearby

  • San Ignacio Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hive - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ko-Ox Han-Nah - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Guava Limb Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hode's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marie Sharp's Tasting Room - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

Guest house by the river
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Books and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Outdoor lighting, kitchens and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse Santa Elena
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Santa Elena
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana hou
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana San Ignacio
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse San Ignacio

Frequently asked questions

Is Wish Willy Getaway Cabana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wish Willy Getaway Cabana located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Macal River and San Ignacio Market. San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had an awesome stay with Julie and Gary. Terrific hosts, and a terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

San Ignacio Visit

Our stay was wonderful at Wish Willy! Julie and Gary are excellent hosts taking care of any needs! The location is fabulous with a quick walk to town where there are lots of food options. We had pickups directly from Wish Willy for tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alida M.

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

Super sweet

Great location and sweet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great owners and location

Julie and Gary are fantastic hosts. They arranged tours for us in advance of our stay and recommended all the best restaurants and experiences. Location is a quick 10-15 minute walk to San Ignacio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Place

Really great place. Awesome views of the river and surrounding nature (birds, iguanas, etc). Walking distance to both towns. Don't forget to get some salsa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Felt like family

Julie & Gary made me feel like a member of the family; Ready to aid if/when I needed. Had suggestions for a variety of activities or restaurants. (For me) walking distance to downtown and neighboring San Ignacio (15-20 min walk)Plus benefit to taste some of Julie’s Zucchini’s salsa!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum W.

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

The Best Hosts!

Julie and Gary were absolutely fabulous! Their communication in the weeks leading up to arrival was phenomenal. They greeted me with a warm welcome and were extremely helpful in area familiarization. Their cabanas are beautiful and clean and provide the best view in the city. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coco P.

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

Julie is a Wonderful Host

I got a little turned around, and called Julie. She talked me through getting to her place. She even scheduled your for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Convenient and comfortable

Gary and Julie are wonderful hosts and even set up a dinner at a nearby restaurant for all the guests (nine of us) who were staying at Wish Willy (which, by the way, is a kind of lizard). The view of the river and the jungle around it may be misleading--it's an easy walk into San Ignacio (across the bridge) to restaurants, the market, and the bus station. We recommend room number one--very spacious with its own deck. Other rooms are pretty small for two people but would work great for one. Julie will set up tours and trips and bus transport is easy to access. The whole place is clean in very informal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Amazing!!!! Highly Recommend

Julie and Gary are amazing hosts. Their place is so wonderful, secluded and accommodating. We had a cute little efficiency with everything we needed. Probably the best part of staying here is the hosts Julie and Gary and their amazing deck high above the river. They were great about pointing out things they knew we were interested in such as birds and other wildlife. Julie gave us a tour of town and offered suggestions for restaurants and good attractions and activities. The places we ate at her suggestion were really good. We did the Raptor Center as well and thoroughly enjoyed that. The place is wonderful, the hosts are incredibly likable and helpful and the deck at their compound is amazing. Hated to leave. Would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022