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

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

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Complete privacy with one way visibility windows for you to enjoy all the views!
 This 24.000 BTU air conditioner keeps this spacious villa cool night and day.
Enjoy a panoramic view right from your windows!
Gorgeous local hardwoods from cabinets and doors to the high ceiling.
 Listen to music or watch movies comfortably propped up in your king size bed!

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

San Ignacio, BELIZE
  • Popular LocationSan Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreen Iguana Conservation Project6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCahal Pech Mayan Ruins8 min drive
  • AirportBelize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)103 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
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

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

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. Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts and Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maya Biosphere Reserve and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. Belize Botanic Gardens and Belize Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 5 min drive
  • San Ignacio Market - 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) - 21 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.

What time is check-in at Luxury, affordable close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury, affordable close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury, affordable close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture, San Ignacio Market and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts. Branch Mouth and Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at Villa Cayo in San Ignacio. It’s hard to beat the hill-top views and waking up to the sounds of the jungle! Virginia was a wonderful host and set up all of our tours. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and made our stay really enjoyable. We definitely recommend the ATM cave tour and the Tikal tour. If you are able, don’t miss these two gems! We stayed in Villa 4, a quiet setting with amazing views. We Villa Cayo a 5-star review.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeni-Rae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
We booked villa cayo for our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! This villa is stocked with everything you need. It is close to town, but you will need a car or a ride. We loved that it was out of the way into the jungle. It was a great central home base for our adventures. We saw iguanas, a toucan and many other creatures during our stay. We’d highly reccomend booking with Ken and Virginia.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Kingman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and perfect for a party of two. The surrounding area was beautiful and the views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best
Our hosts, Ken and Virginia, are the best. They have a lovely, private Villa, a 5-minute drive from San Ignacio. The guest homes are beautiful with plenty of windows to watch the sunset, parrots and toucans on the property. We stayed in 4 locations while in Belize, and this was my favorite. When we visit Belize again, we plan to stay here. It is a great location for the nearby Mayan ruins, coffee chocolate tours and Pine Ridge activities such as the Butterfly farm, Big Rock Falls, and cave tubing, Most Pine Ridge activities are a 30–45-minute drive. It is an hour and 40-minute drive to the international airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was gorgeous and SO quiet. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it really felt like a home away from home. We loved that there was a full kitchen and eating utensils, so we could cook some meals and save some money that way. It was also surprisingly fun to visit the San Ignacio supermarkets, since we had no idea what we were looking for and decided to try some things we had never seen before. The property owners messaged me on Viator before we arrived which was really nice. The only advice I would offer is to be prepared if you’re arriving in Belize on Christmas Day because everything is supposed to be closed. We lucked out and one or two restaurants were open, but that was something we hadn’t thought about. The owners of the property put some local fruit in our fridge, too, to make sure we were okay for food until things opened up again, which was really thoughtful! Anyway, the view was beautiful and we will definitely be recommending the place to my parents, who are thinking of visiting Belize later on.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ken and Virginia Krohn

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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.

Languages:

English
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