10/10 Excellent
Jamie C.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Jamie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Romantic Getaway for Adults Only
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Elena, CAYO
- San Ignacio Market5 min drive
- San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture5 min drive
- Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins8 min drive
- San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Romantic Getaway for Adults Only
Stay somewhere EXTRAORDINARY! Immerse yourself in the luxury, tranquility and seclusion of this well equipped, romantic couples retreat. This utterly unique accommodation is the entire third floor of Villa Cayo with stunning 360 degree views while wrapped in jungle canopy that is filled with birds and other wildlife. The outdoor kitchen has a stove, gas BBQ/ grill, a Comal for tortillas and a Wok. The outdoor spa bathhouse offer a unique Belize experience complete with moon and stars.
VILLA CAYO is to the jungle what Condos are to the beach. This air-conditioned, fully equipped, luxury villas provides 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 Rooftop Villa # 7 is the entire 3rd floor of the main villa. From the 3rd floor you can see all of the surrounding countryside. While on the rooftop 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 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, comal, WOK 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.
VILLA CAYO is to the jungle what Condos are to the beach. This air-conditioned, fully equipped, luxury villas provides 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 Rooftop Villa # 7 is the entire 3rd floor of the main villa. From the 3rd floor you can see all of the surrounding countryside. While on the rooftop 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 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, comal, WOK 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
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We have smoking on the terrace
Important information
You need to know
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
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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 and in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Elena, CAYO
What's nearby
- San Ignacio Market - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Green Iguana Conservation Project - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
- Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
- Belize Botanic Gardens - 27 min drive - 18.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 5 min drive
- The Cozy Restaurant and Bar - 6 min drive
- The Guava Limb Café - 4 min drive
- Tolacca Smokehouse - 2 min drive
- Hode's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
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Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay in San Ignacio!
Dan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clark H.
18 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best views!
Clark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gary M., Washington, DC
4 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a real gem!
Gary M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M., ROCKPORT, TX
19 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
Sharon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Naomi s.
6 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Naomi s.
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.
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.
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 covered rooftop veranda overlooking the village of Cristo Rey and the Maya mountains.
Languages:
English
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