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

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Entire home

This is the road up to our home, it has lots of pot holes, you veer to the left.

Make left, ditch when it rains its very slippery. AWD or 4WD needed.

Enjoy BBQ chicken , hot dogs, hamburgers or roast some fresh organic veggies.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 784 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

San Ignacio, Cayo

Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins15 min walk
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture3 min drive
San Ignacio Market3 min drive
Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only permitted out side of the house.

Smoking is only permitted out side the home, no exceptions. If home smells of smoke it will affect your deposit.

There is a $75 usd cleaning fee required in cash at time of check in.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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.

San Ignacio, Cayo

What's nearby

Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 15 min walk
Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts - 16 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

4 Mar 2020

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

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

28 Jan 2020

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

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.

25 Jan 2020

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

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

17 Jan 2020

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

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.

3 Jan 2020

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Rose or Nancy Vella

I purchased this property in September of 2011, as an investment and rental property, and hopes someday to spend lots of time here after my wife and I retire! Both myself and Nancy were born and raised in Northern California only a short drive to the coast! A few hours and we can be among the native redwoods or the mountains. That's why we love Belize, we have it all here, the coast an hour and a half away, and our home is nestled among the trees of the rainforest. A short drive from town and we are in the beautiful rainforest, or to the bordering country of Guatemala. Our beautiful little casita has remarkable views! We know you will love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Are you looking for privacy, tranquility, relaxation, quiet, breathtaking views?? After a long day of adventurious sightseeing at one of the many Mayan ruins, cave tubing, zip lining, or a day of hiking. Coming home to our little casita with breathtaking views from our 500 foot veranda, swinging in the hamock, and enjoying a cold refreshing beverage, does not get any better! Our rustic casita has all the modern conveniences to ensure you have a pleasurable stay.

What makes this property unique

We offer several unique benefits if you choose Our little casita.
We have an amazing property manager named Marilyn.
She is very attentive to any of your needs while you stay with us. We provide a local Belize cell phone with $10 to start you off. We also provide free Wi-Fi to all of our guests. We have an extremely expireanced guild Hector Mar, with reasonable rates for private cave tubing tours. Also if you're having a special occasion and need a bottle of champagne or wine we can arrange that for you as well.