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Our two storey luxurious home was fully renovated in 2023.
It is ideal for a large family or small group up to 8 people looking for a very private retreat.

Drive only 25 minutes by car from the Placencia Peninsula. We are less than an hour away from Placencia and Dangriga airports.
You probably came from north, we are just off the main road and close to the sea.

The rainforest begins in our own backyard. (Exclusive use of 50 acre rainforest, 20 acre fruit garden, pool, jacuzzi, deck.)

Exotica means luxurious vacation like living in botanical garden.

When you enter between high palm trees, first sight the decor throughout our home is accented with Belizean hardwoods, including mahogany, most of it hand made.
Original art by the best Belizean artists decorates our home (Anton Leslie, Ernesto Gomes, Erwin Chan, Sami).

Have a rest with 2 king-sized and 2 queen-sized beds with top quality matraces.
Bed linens of highest quality (Egyptian cotton, etc.), extra pillows and blankets.

We have a 10-person dining room table, so the chef has chair if you hire her.
The large living and dining area has a cathedral ceiling. The fully equipped kitchen has an island with beautiful quartz counter tops.

A sliding door connects the living/dining area to a huge balcony from which you have a marvelous view of a big garden, the rainforest, the Mayan mountains, and fabulous sunsets. The enormous wrap-around balcony with swinging loveseat overlooks the fruit plantation. Its Western exposure guarantees lovely sunsets most evenings, and by night, you have first-rate stargazing.

Watch the parrots, toucans and other exotic birds direct from your deck around the pool! Or if you wake up early morning and just lie in bed, most days you will be treated to a beautiful avian concert!

So the apartement is over AirBnB and VRBO standards.
More green energy: Farm provides the solar electricity for ourself, except for during long stretches of cloudy weather, the grid serves as a back-up.

Our farm manager and his wife, who live in a separate house 3 minutes walk away, are also on standby to make your stay as enjoyable as possible!

As a gift, they supply a basket of organic exotic fruit and veggies delivered to your door every morning, whatever in season, picked fresh from our farm.

Favourable location, excellent accessibility:

Near Placencia Peninsula
Near Highway
Parking place
Shop, market nearby

Full retreat:

Private Entrance
Large private exotic fruit plantation
Organic chickens in adjacent farm
Network of walk trails in the rainforest
Tropical birds chirping at dawn
Mountain View
Fresh air, excellent rest
No neighbours

Luxury Features:

All year-round lovely flowers and plants (heliconia, birds of paradise, hibiscus, bougainvillea etc.) It’s like living in a botanical garden!
New mattresses, bedding and décor in “tropical” style.
Bed linens of highest quality (Egyptian cotton, etc.), extra pillows and blankets.
We have dimmer switches everywhere to create the perfect mood to entertain or just kick back.

All for your comfort:

Air conditioners and fans in all indoor areas, fans on the balcony
Broadband WIFI, 55” HDTV in the living room and a smaller TV in the master bedroom, with over 100 channels.
Toaster, blender, Cuisinart pots and pans, coffee maker, wine glasses.
Bathrooms each equipped with hair driers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel, etc.
Brand new dishwasher, washer and drier, ironing board and iron.
Pool, Jacuzzi and Outdoor shower
Swinging chairs
Picnic table and Barbecue

Secure:

Safe for valuables
Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, flashlights and first aid kits.
Security systems such as cameras, guard dog, and staff living nearby, (who will also be there to greet you on arrival, orientation and provide access).
Fence and raised slab

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WHAT TO DO

Have a rest and enjoy pool, fruits, walks

WHAT TO SEE

Visit near National Parks and Tours

WHERE TO EAT

Taste the local cuisine, even invite a chef

Main Points of interest

We are a 25 minutes’ drive to gorgeous beaches and less than one hour drive to the resort towns of Placencia and Hopkins.

We highly recommend that you rent a car (we can put you in touch with rental car companies). Note: there is no shopping within walking distance.

These are easy day trips or half day trips.

Within a one-hour drive you will also find activities galore!

- Scuba diving snorkeling
- Dozens of great restaurants
- Mayan ruins
- National Parks (guided only)
- Spice farm tour
- Cacao tour
- Butterfly farm
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Caving
- River or marine fishing
- Horseback riding
- Tubing
- Zip-lining
- Bowling
- Mini-golf

Your host will be glad to help you plan your activities, even book trips and also recommend a tried and tested restaurant.

Should you wish to enjoy a beach, we have also arranged access for our guests to a seaside resort only 25-minute drive away.

Enjoy walks through the adjacent exotic fruit farm and a network of trails in the rainforest!

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A 15- minute walk to the Wafa Leaf creek, splash in rainforest mountain water to cool down.

Before booking please choose the apartement size of your needs below

3 Bedrooms

Sleeps 3-6

$449/night

1 King, 2 Queen Beds
Top quality hotel-grade mattresses
Crisp white linen
Have the whole estate to yourselves!

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4 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4-8

$559/night

2 King, 2 Queen Beds
Top quality hotel-grade mattresses
Crisp white linen
Have the whole estate to yourselves!

$ 449 /night

1 King, 2 Queen Beds
2 Bathroom with WC for 3 rooms
Have the whole UPPER storey to yourselves!

$ 559 /night

2 King, 2 Queen Beds
3 Bathroom with WC for 4 rooms
Have the whole ESTATE to yourselves!

Popular

Near from tourist destinations

Parking

Private Entrance

Safe and secure

2 King Sized Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Kitchen equipped

Barbecue

Washing, Dryer, Ironing, Hangers

Pool

Jakuzzi

Solar power

Web and TV Entertainment

Board Games

Mountain View, Rainforest trails

Birding

Fruit Farm

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Complementary Guest Birding Tour

We are happy to provide house guest who book 4 nights or more with a free tour of the all-organic fruit farm and/or the rainforest.

Question & Answers

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Accomodation Policy

No smoking allowed indoors.
Maximum one small dog allowed, must be on leash at all times.
Children under 18 must be under supervision at all times. Use of pool at own risk.
Our property is part rainforest, part reclaimed rainforest. Hence guests may encounter venomous snakes or other wild animals.
Guests agree to exercise caution and not deviate from marked trails, and to wear long pants and boots in rainforest.
Guest agrees to compensate host for damaged caused, or items removed from premises.

One couldn’t ask for a more beautiful serene place to just sit back relax,read a book,walk the gorgeous grounds of this pristine62 acre estate, or take a dip in the lovely waterfall pool after a day of sightseeing. Just a short drive to Hopkins or Placencia Village and excursions The porch swing is a great place to listen to the birds in the early morning while eating the freshly picked fruit provided daily. Les and Julia have gone beyond in making their place feel like home and treating you like family. The well appointed kitchen provides you with everything you need and the comfortable beds are a definite plus for any air bnb. Plenty of room inside and out for a family or large group makes it so inviting. Once you’ve been, you will long to return.

This rental offers an absolutely unique and pleasurable experience. It's like renting a hacienda with a pool in the Garden of Eden. Each morning the hosts brought us a variety of exotic fruits and veggies straight from their plantation. The house was immaculately clean and well stocked. Beds were very comfortable, AC worked great. Les is an exceptional host! He was very attentive and fulfilled each and every request we had. He stocked up our fridge with food. He organized a monkey river tour at half the price. He provided detailed information about the area, things to do and explore, suggested best restaurants and offered to make reservations. He was “on call” for us 24/7. We couldn’t ask for more. Most afternoons we were out exploring or playing in the pool, which is brand new and gorgeous. P.S. The photos do not do this place justice. Things are bigger and more spread out in person. We are definitely coming back!

Exotica Fruit Farms & Birding Tours

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Bianka Benko

00:10 06 Oct 24

We just had an absolutely amazing time in this tropical paradise! The house is incredibly comfortable and spacious, with large, cozy beds and beautifully designed rooms. The décor is breathtaking, with every corner thoughtfully arranged in a tropical style. I couldn’t stop admiring all the stunning artwork and pictures throughout the house!The kitchen was a dream—fully equipped with all the modern amenities you could ask for, making our 10-day stay feel like home. Every room has a fantastic ventilation system, so we barely needed the air conditioning. The natural airflow kept everything cool and fresh.One of the most charming touches was arriving to find gorgeous exotic flower arrangements in both the bathroom and kitchen. It was such a thoughtful, welcoming detail!The absolute highlight of the house was the pool area. It’s incredibly spacious, with plenty of lounge spots to relax in. The pool itself was pristine, always the perfect temperature, making it an ideal spot to unwind at any time of the year. Surrounded by lush gardens filled with vibrant flowers and exotic birds, it felt like a slice of paradise.We were also greeted with a fresh fruit basket upon arrival, which was delicious and a lovely touch. Chalet, our guide, took us on a tour of the garden, and he was excellent! He gave us such an insightful, enjoyable walk through the property, showing off all the natural beauty it had to offer.Les, the host, provided an incredibly detailed guidebook with recommendations for the best restaurants, activities, and attractions in the area. Even though we were nestled in the heart of the jungle, Placencia was just a quick 30-minute drive away, so we were able to easily explore the Caribbean coast as well.In short, this place was pure magic. If you ever get the chance, don’t hesitate—stay in this paradise. It’s an unforgettable experience!

Aliya Morris

19:47 14 Mar 24

This is the type of place that AirBnB was designed for! The rental offers an absolutely unique and pleasurable experience. If you care about what you eat, then this is like renting a hacienda with a pool in the Garden of Eden.Each morning the hosts brought us a variety of exotic fruits and veggies straight from their trees, plants, and vines. I recognized many. Some were absolutely new to us, like “apple bananas” which might bring me back to Belize just to have them again. We also had things like fresh coconut water from actual coconuts every morning.Les and Julia were exceptional hosts! They were very attentive. Les fulfilled each and every request we had. He did a grocery shopping and stocked up our fridge with food. He was very responsive and resourceful. He organized a monkey river tour for us at half the price with an experienced guide. He provided detailed information about the area, things to do and explore, suggested best restaurants and offered to make reservations. He was “on call” for us 24/7. We couldn’t ask for more.Most afternoons we were out exploring or playing in the pool, which is brand new and gorgeous. Sometimes, we’d walk the trail into the jungle or explore the plantation. I had to pinch myself at times that this was real.At night, we would cook our own dinner, sometimes using the new grill out on the deck. The stars and planets are extra clear out here. For dinner out, we would drive 10-15 mins away and eat at Happy Ranch, which has a full menu and a friendly staff. There is also a Taco place nearby in the same little town that my boys loved. We had many lunches there.There are many things to do from the plantation. We did the following: the Monkey River jungle cruise (45 mins away), a day at the beach (20 mins), and Zip-lining + river tubing + ATV riding (30 mins). There are a lot of options out there. We also explored Independencia and another smaller town, which are off the beaten track and offer a glimpse of the non-touristed Belize. Everybody was very welcoming.We left after 5 nights to head up to San Ignacio. We wish we had stayed a total of 10 nights at the plantation. We would definitely come back.The only negatives I can think of:  1) There is a cell tower nearby, but we forgot about that once we settled in.  2) The No-See-Ums bugs are a pain. Bug spray keeps them away.P.S. The photos do not do this place justice. The size is not captured well. Things are bigger and more spread out in person.

Shirley Dettmer

05:10 08 Mar 24

One couldn’t ask for a more beautiful serene place to just sit back relax,read a book,walk the gorgeous grounds of this pristine62 acre estate, or take a dip in the lovely waterfall pool after a day of sightseeing. Just a short drive to Hopkins or Placencia Village and excursionsThe porch swing is a great place to listen to the birds in the early morning while eating the freshly picked fruit provided daily.Les and Julia have gone beyond in making their place feel like home and treating you like family. The well appointed kitchen provides you with everything you need and the comfortable beds are a definite plus for any air bnb. Plenty of room inside and out for a family or large group makes it so inviting.Once you’ve been, you will long to return.