Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

San Ignacio, Belize

San Ignacio Market5 min drive
Green Iguana Conservation Project6 min drive
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins8 min drive
Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa CAYO is to the jungle what Condos are to the beach. These air-conditioned, fully equipped, luxury boutique villas provide comfortable, affordable accommodations on a private 12 acre estate focused on ecotourism. Located just 1 ½ mile from the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena with auto rentals, taxis and bus service easily available making this a perfect vacation destination.

The villas are nestled on a terrace overlooking the Village of Cristo Rey Village and the Maya mountains. From the observation deck of the main villa you can see Spanish Lookout and the surrounding countryside. While on the roof veranda you could also be greeted by some of the 225 birds known to occupy the jungle canopy in the Cayo district. Particularly friendly you could be greeted by the Aricaris checking to see if you might have a papaya to share with them. At night the local kinkajou or coatamundi could be in the trees eating the seeds and nuts.

Waking up to the jungle mist and the sounds of the chacalaca and parrots can be one of the greatest jungle experiences.

The BBQ area is located on a hillside terrace under tall Salam trees that offer food to many of the birds and wildlife of our area. There is a conversation and observation deck available for all of our guests to use.

The villas kitchens are fully equipped to allow cooking for special diets or to avoid the high cost of resort dining or local restaurants. There are baking sheets for roasted vegetables, crock pots for slow cooking and a BBQ area for grilling.

This excellent location is close to most of the Maya sites, zip lines, caves and cave tubing. The friendly owners can help you arrange your adventure tours. They will strive to make your eco-adventures a safe and relaxed experience without any hidden charges.

Property manager

Ken and Virginia Krohn

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Late check out is not a problem if there are no new guest arriving that day. The villas are for guests only. No smoking inside the villas. You may smoke on the porch or the terrace.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Ignacio

Located in San Ignacio, this villa is in a rural area. Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and Xunantunich Mayan Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Belize Botanic Gardens and Belize Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Ignacio, Belize

What's nearby

San Ignacio Market - 5 min drive
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 5 min drive
Green Iguana Conservation Project - 6 min drive
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 8 min drive
Belize Botanic Gardens - 27 min drive

Getting around

San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 4 min drive
Tolacca Smokehouse - 2 min drive
Bambu Tea + Coffee (Santa Elena) - 5 min drive
Hode's - 4 min drive
The Guava Limb Café - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

racheal m.

25 Sept 2023

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

Breath Taking

Beautiful view, check in was easy. Kenneth and Virginia were very helpful and accommodations were great! Very nice people. Everything you need and more. We stayed for two weeks, a home away from home.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

forney i.

15 Feb 2023

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

excellent

excellent stay. superb host. highly recommend the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

11 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful place

Communication was great from the moment we booked. When we arrived the location and villa itself exceeded our expectations. Virginia and Ken are wonderful and were always available for questions. They booked all of our tours and the company they use has the most phenomenal tour guides I’ve ever encountered. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

17 Jul 2022

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

Perfect place for the jungle experience!

If you want to experience the jungle on your trip to Belize, this is the perfect spot. You will enjoy the outstanding views and sounds of the jungle. This place is sparkling clean and so comfortable with everything you need right there. You are only a couple of miles to downtown with a quick taxi ride. Virginia and Ken make it so easy for you to do any tour or excursion you wish. We have never had such exceptional hosts! All of their recommendations were outstanding tour guides. We had the best experience! We will return for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Centenial

3 Mar 2022

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

Quiet Retreat!

Ken and Virginia were the perfect hosts! Knowledgeable, friendly and around when you needed them! The Villa was exactly as described and we had everything we needed - plus daily housekeeping!! We found the quietness of night sky stargazing one of our favorite parts…. Although the tours, local market, restaurants and Ruins were everything we could have imagined! We will come again…. So much to see and do! San Ignacio is a great home base to explore inland Belize!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ken and Virginia Krohn

What can be said about a couple in their 40’s who packed up their life in the US and moved to the beach in Belize? Well, whatever you call them, that was us. We had wanted to live on the beach in the U.S. but honestly, even if we could have afforded
the property, the permit fees, insurances fees, and the cost of building a home would have been too much for our budget.

In our search for affordable beaches, we did look at the beautiful country of Costa Rica but found the Spanish speaking to be a little overwhelming. Our stopover in Belize turned out to be exactly what we were looking for; it was magic! This beautiful country had gorgeous water, warm, friendly English speaking people and affordable
beaches. So, we did it! We bought a tiny lot right on the beach and lived there for almost 20 years. Eventually, the magic did wear off because living on the beach was not a vacation. It seemed everyone wanted to move to paradise and soon the density of homes and the traffic took its toll. With the influx of tourists and hawkers on the beach, our peaceful life was lost. It was time for a new dream. Not wanting to move back to the States, we looked to the beautiful mountains of the Cayo district here in Belize. The gorgeous views, the breeze, the wildlife and birds are breathtaking and the cost is still affordable.

Why they chose this property

We have been in Cayo since 2008 with our two rescue dogs and really like living in such a welcoming area. The outdoor living, the slower pace, and the huge farmers market gives us the ability to live a cheaper and healthier lifestyle, if we choose.

Because Belize is such a small country, the beaches are not far away so, the magic is
back! Now it is a vacation again to drive a short distance to the Caribbean Sea where we can dive, snorkel or fish to our hearts content. We can even fly directly to the beaches from the local airport which has flights connecting to every major area
in Belize.

What makes this property unique

Villa CAYO Belize provides luxurious affordable accommodations in an excellent location for visitors not wanting to stay in a remote, expensive resort. The air conditioned villas have fully equipped kitchens with full size refrigerator and stove, dining area and lounging area with 40" flat panel smart TV with a blue ray DVD player. There is also an outdoor conversation areas with BBQ and seating under the giant Salam Trees overlooking the village of Cristo Rey and the Maya mountains.

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