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Belize jungle estate vacation rental! AirBnB and VRBO standards, only 20 minutes by car from the Placencia Peninsula. Our two storey luxurious home was fully renovated in 2023. It is ideal for a large family or small group looking for a very private retreat, with two king-sized and two queen-sized beds. The large living and dining area has a cathedral ceiling. The fully equipped kitchen has an island with beautiful quartz counter tops. We have a ten-person dining room table. The decor throughout our home is accented with Belizean hardwoods, including mahogany, most of it hand made. 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. Original art by the best Belizean artists decorates our home (Anton Leslie, Ernesto Gomes, Erwin Chan, Sami). 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! Our solar farm provides the electricity for our farm, 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!
Floor Plan
- Basket of organic exotic fruitand veggies delivered to your door every morning, whatever in season, picked fresh from our farm.
- All year-round lovely flowers and plants.(heliconia, birds of paradise, hibiscus, bougainvillea etc.) It’s like living in a botanical garden!
- Air conditioners and fans in all indoor areas, fans on the balcony
- We have dimmer switches everywhere to create the perfect mood to entertain or just kick back.
- 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).
- Broadband WIFI, 55” HDTV in the living room and a smaller TV in the master bedroom, with over 100 channels.
- Bathrooms each equipped with hair driers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel, etc.
- Barbecue
- Brand new dishwasher, washer and drier, ironing board and iron.
- Bed linens of highest quality (Egyptian cotton, etc.), extra pillows and blankets.
- Safe for valuables.
- Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, flashlights and first aid kits.
- Toaster, blender, Cuisinart pots and pans, coffee maker, wine glasses.
- New mattresses, bedding and décor in “tropical” style.
- We offer daily housekeeping service asan options (not included in our base price).
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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.
Main Points of interest
Your base of operations from which to explore southern Belize
- We are a 25 minutes’ drive to gorgeous beaches and less than one hour drive to the resort towns of Placencia and Hopkins. These are easy day trips or half day trips!
- Within a one-hour drive you will also find activities galore!
- horseback riding,
- scuba diving, snorkeling
- Bowling
- Mini-golf
- Mayan ruins
- Spice farm tour
- Dozens of great restaurants
- Cacao tour
- Butterfly farm
- zip-lining
- tubing
- hiking
- Your host will be glad to help you plan your activities, even book trips
- Should you wish to enjoy a beach, we have also arranged access for our guests to a seaside resort only 25-minute drive away.
- 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.
Luxury Features
Ideal for large families or small groups!
Exotic fruit baskets delivered to your door every morning, picked fresh from the farm.
Year-round flowers and plants. Enjoy (heliconia, birds of paradise, hibiscus, bougainvillea etc.)
Enjoy walks through the adjacent exotic fruit farm and a network of trails in the rainforest!
A 15- minute walk to the Wafa Leaf creek, splash in rainforest mountain water to cool down.
AMENITIES
Pool
2 King Sized Beds and 2 Queen
Private Entrance
Parking
Shampoo & Body Soap
Outdoor Shower
Hot Water
Hangers
Near Placencia Peninsula
Mountain View
TV Entertainment
Board Games
ACCOMMODATION & PRICES
ALL PRICES IN USD
3 Bedrooms
Sleeps 4-6
$449/night
- 1 King, 2 Queen Beds
- Top quality hotel-grade mattresses
- Crisp white linen
- Have the whole estate to yourselves!
4 Bedrooms
Sleeps 6-8
$559/night
- 2 King, 2 Queen Beds
- Top quality hotel-grade mattresses
- Crisp white linen
- Have the whole estate to yourselves!
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Accommodation Policies
- 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.
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Our solar farm provides the electricity for our farm, except for during long stretches of cloudy weather, the grid serving only as a back-up.
This property has recently been approved by the Belize Tourism Board (www.belizetourismboard.org).
We are less than an hour away from Placencia and Dangriga airports.
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!
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.
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.
