Exotica Fruit Farms

EXOTICA JUNGLE LODGE, BELIZE

Exotica Jungle Lodge, nestled in the Belizean rainforest, at the foot of the Mayan Mountains, yet in proximity to all the beaches, restaurants and activities of the Placencia peninsula (one of the major tourism hotspots in Belize) offers a superb setting for family reunions, for up to eight people.

The privacy and luxury is unparalleled. Where else can you and your family have, all to yourselves:

  • A 400 square meter (4000 square feet) four bedroom luxury home and deck.
  • Your own private pool, jacuzzi, balcony, deck and palapa
  • Nestled in your own private 80 acre rainforest (with 250+ exotic bird species) and a 20 acre organic fruit farm (with 290+ varieties of exotic fruit growing)
  • Dozens of activities for all ages within easy driving distance, from beautiful, sandy Caribbean beaches to ziplining, from snorkeling and diving to horseback riding, from racket sports to fishing, from minigolf to bowling, not to mention Mayan ruins. Then come back to your private jungle estate and soak in the pool or jacuzzi and relax.

You can isolate yourselves: bond with each other and bond with nature. One of our past guests has likened it to renting a hacienda in the garden of Eden!

The story of a recent guest of ours, who rented our place for almost a month via VRBO, is quite illustrative. When we learned that an ambulance had been called for the husband, his wife divulged to me that he had cancer. And over the coming days, the story began to unfold. The couple first had his kids visit for 10 days, then her kids visited for a similar period. It seems that our jungle lodge had been selected as a place where the family could get together one last time to spend quality time together. Our guest was ever-so-grateful for our having provided him and his family an excellent venue for such an important family occasion. (By the way, there was a happy end to the medical emergency—the local hospital put him on a better set of medications than the hospital in North America, allowing his situation to improve and stabilize).

The core of the jungle lodge experience is really spending time on our balcony with jacuzzi and pool with deck. You can spend endless hours communing with nature, watching the toucans and parrots fly by, or stargazing by night. Night lighting makes the deck even more spectacular by night than by day. A great place for the family to luxuriate in nature, and talk about whatever is on your mind. Or have our team of masseuses provide massages for up to four people at a time. What better place for a family to spend quality time?

Or congregate in the large fully equipped kitchen with island, as meals are prepared, or enjoyed at the dining room table that seats ten. (We can also provide a chef who will prepare meals). A basket of fresh organic farm produce will be delivered to your door every morning.

Check out our availability—at what you will find to be very reasonably priced– everything considered. We are conveniently located off a main highway. Best to rent a car in Belize City, our lodge is an easy 2.5 hour drive to the airport.

We are delighted that as at the time of writing of this article, after more than a year of operation of our jungle lodge, we have had nothing but five star reviews. Not even a 4.9. Straight five star “over the top” reviews—check them out!

Feel free to book us now or if you have further questions contact us below.

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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.