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Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 4107.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Placencia, St
  • Maya Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Placencia Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi

Ara Macao Beach House at Ocean’s Edge -Gold Standard Certified

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In search of a romantic seaside getaway? Look no further than this private, secluded home on the shores of the Placencia Peninsula, where you'll have a lovely stretch of beach (shared only with one other home) right at your doorstep. Walk down the dock to soak in the sun, take a nap in the hammock, enjoy the breeze off the Caribbean Sea, or take a swim around the platform. Easily prepare your own meals at home in the full kitchen.

What's nearby:
This property is located on the shores of Maya Beach, a quiet and relaxing section of the peninsula known for its beautiful beaches and great restaurants. In the surrounding area, you'll find a bowling alley, a spa, and a scuba center. If you want to venture into the jungle, drive up to Cockscomb Forest to go bird watching, hiking, swimming in waterfalls, or tubing down the river.

Things to know:
This home can be rented along with its neighbor as Ocean's Edge
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
In-home safe

Parking notes: Street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis; parking is not guaranteed.


Dock details:




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Stann Creek
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placencia

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Maya Beach, a neighbourhood in Placencia. Inky's Mini Golf and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Placencia Beach and Maya Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Placencia, St

What's nearby

  • Maya Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Placencia Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 20 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 24 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inky’s 19th Hole Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quarter Deck - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪NAIA’s Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maya Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1981 restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maya Beach apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maya Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Inky's Mini Golf. Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

5.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Monica N.

Piece of Paradise

Private beach, low foot traffic. Quiet and peaceful. For those who want to escape it is for you!!
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10/10 Excellent

William Ricky C.

This home is rustic and a little "out of the way", so we recommend a vehicle, unless you enjoy wa...

We loved the privacy and the fact that it was right on the beach. The beach palapa for shade was perfect for relaxing/reading. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance and a grocery store down the road. The bed was comfortable and there are lots of windows to open for cross breezes to flow through. We didn't have a vehicle and Shan Les from Vacasa helped us get drinking water, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
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8/10 Good

Merina R.

8 night stay

The beach house is well maintained and clean. However, beach is shared with another property and kayak is not well maintained, it was dirty and did not function. The life jackets were also dirty.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Just what we needed

It’s everything that Placencia is not. It’s quiet, rustic, quaint, and private. We loved it because we are not resort people and we felt very little connection to Placencia itself. We had a great time though. Sand fleas are bad everywhere there. Stay off the beach at around 330pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Don C.

No AC and No Response... No Thanks

The house is located on a nice beach in a nice area of Placencia. We wanted to enjoy this house for that alone. But it was simply not enough to make up for the AC not working (absolutely repressive heat inside; tried sleeping outside before we had to leave the property in the middle of the night with heat exhaustion), nor make up for the one bathroom being down a steep staircase from the bedroom, and certainly not make up for Vacasa/property manager not even responding to us while we were having issues with the property then responding asking us for a favorable review!! This was truly the worst housing rental experience I've had but added a star for the great location. Stay away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kostya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Managed by Vacasa

This property is managed by Vacasa and it's a nuisanse. When you're traveling you'd appreciate having all the information in one source. Unfortunately, in this case VRBO site merely redirects you elsewhere which is often inconvenient. The house was as e+xpected although we were unlucky to have a bit of surf that rendered the water totally murky. The locals recommended agains swimming because of the stingrays common in the area and danger of stepping on one when hothing can be seen. We still took a chance and my wife was stung by a jellyfish, which was rare we were told. Vinegar and hot water helped. Despite the wind, the nights were very hot and humid causing us to run the fans at full blast, somewhat interfearing with our sleep. Also, our last night the moskitos were especially voracious. We're all for living like a local but in the end kind of wished we had AC. Make sure you understand the house has no dedicated parking space while the car is virtually a must to get here. We ended up parking it on the street and it worked with no issues. On a plus side, the beach and panapa are super nice and comphy. There are several palm trees with tons of coconuts and you should be able to borrow a machete to murder a few.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Perfect location, beautiful beach!

This house was awesome! The walk out dock is nice for fishing, there are restaurants nearby, and the private beach is amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Rustic beach cabin

Rustic beach cabin in a private area

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Exactly as pictured

Adorable house, perfect view, great location. We had the best time here. The shower head was not great, the wifi didn’t work (and wasn’t resolved during our stay) and the shoreline was very littered which is sad for such a beautiful place. The beach out front of the house was pristine though. The kayak is a bonus. Saw some rays off the dock. Best morning coffee spot ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

The private haven we were looking for!

Manatees and crabs right off the dock, many stunning sunrises and relaxing evenings. We appreciated being about 20min from town, it was very calm and quite but we were still within walking distance of many restaurants and bars. Staff was very communicative and helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

Wonderful Vacation

This marks our 9th visit to Maya Beach. Ara Macao Beach House was exactly what we wanted and needed. Having all essential kitchen items such as a coffee maker, mircrowave, stove and oven was super. The weather was warm but had sufficient fans and windows to have the wonderful Maya winds cool down the cabana. The area is quiet and having the dock to sit out on watching the pelicans dive for fish proved breathtaking. Julio had our bikes ready and provided a lock for us as we traveled up and down the roadway. Already planning our next visit.
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8/10 Good

nick s.

Loved our vacation

The beach was beautiful and well maintained by the caretaker who raked and cleaned up every day. The house was cute and comfortable. Minor issues: This house is going to need some siding and window maintenance soon and the rainy season is going to take a toll. The mattress was very hard and uncomfortable (personal taste). An additional blanket would have been nice when the temperatures dropped a bit at night (it wasn't cold, but it feels odd sleeping with just a single sheet on top). Adjacent neighboring beach areas had lots of plastic garbage washed up (this is sad). We would have liked to have had more clean towels (stayed 6 days with 3 bath towels for the two of us).

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