We had a great experience! Everything was clean and comfortable. Also the area was amazing in the nature. The communiction with Nathalie was perfect :)

Great little hostel accommodations. Close to town. Adequate for backpacking. Check out Crabby B's in town. Great little waterfront bar.

I stayed in the 'Little House' and it was great. Perhaps the highest praise I can give is simply to say that the description in the listing is accurate. The Little House was clean and well maintained including tight construction and screening on the windows with integrity. These things seem more important when you are backed up against the jungle. On the first morning, I saw a small garden snake come out of the brush and climb the outside wall looking for a way in through the screen in the window! I don't think there was a way in, but I shooed it away anyway. It may have been interested in the vocal gecko (small lizard) that seemed to share the house with me. Once, upon turning on the light in the middle of the night to read, the gecko came out on top of one of the walls and seemed to scold me with its vocalization, perhaps for waking it. The energy here is also really good because of the other guests and the opportunity to interact a great deal in the communal kitchen. While the house has a sink and offered some cups and dishes, and a screened porch, to use for eating a snack or a meal, it doesn't have any cooking. However, the communal kitchen is perfect for that if you wish to cook. Nathalie was very helpful. She has help running the place, which is constantly being cleaned and maintained. She knows the village and much about things to do and how to get here and there. Understand, Sarteneja is remote. It is reachable by roads that are dirt and extremely difficult because of potholes and sugar cane litter (you travel through miles of sugar cane fields in one spot to get here). There is bus service, but learn from my experience: the bus doesn't run on Sundays. If you read that there is 'sometimes' a bus on a Sunday, assume that it is not running. There is also the 'Thunderbolt' boat that offers a very viable alternative. The village will tug at your heart. There is no traffic. You will need a bicycle to go back and forth, so plan on budgeting for renting one from Nathalie. Whether day or night, you will only hear the sound of tires crunching on the gravel when you ride into town and about town; maybe a rooster crowing, a dog barking or someone's stereo if it is light out. The town has stores, including a 'super mercado', and a handful of bars and restaurants. This is a real getaway. Enjoy.

This place is exactly what is says on the tin. It's back to basics :) The communal room was great to cook in the evenings and swing in the hammocks and meet other like minded travellers. This is a place to learn the art of doing nothing. It's a great place if you want to chill, read and take in the nature around you. The village is very small but beautiful on the sea front - a must visit. And the stars are just breathtaking! We stayed in cabana 4 (the furthest away from the communal area) the bed was too small for two people (both 5'9) and the mosquito net did a good job although there are a few holes in it. We also had a few issues with our bathroom (leaks and the odd smell) however, this is in the jungle and therefore not everything works smoothly. We stayed 3 nights - We enjoyed it. Thanks for having us :)

The most amazing people, especially Nathalie our host. My favourite place on our journey.... Will definitely be going back!

Nathalie is a fantastic host! I spent a week in Belize and realized I wasn't acclimated to sleeping in a humid environment yet. My reserved time at Nathalies Backpackers Paradise was toward the end of my travels. So I visited Nathalie to inform her I hadn't adjusted to the climate and wouldn't be able to stay with her. I needed to find air conditioned accommodations. Nathalie was very understanding and very helpful in finding a hotel for me. While visiting her place, she gave me the vip tour of her tropical organic garden. She really is a very caring host. The only thing I regret is not having the time to go back and visit with her again before I had to return home.

Backpackers Paradise is a wonderful place to slow down. The art of doing nothing was our theme, coming from our home in NY. We stayed for 10days and spent our mornings making breakfast in the communal room, our afternoons exploring the town by foot and sometime on bike too, we found a small beachy area which we relaxed at almost every single day, evenings were for winding down, reading, drawing, hanging out with others staying at the cabana. The 3 horses added more fun to the trip- love horses! Nathalie was always available to help and gave us good travel advice for getting to our next location. The room #3 was spacious and worth the extra buck for our lengthy stay. We suggest to come with cash as there is no place to withdrawal from a debit card in the small village. Nathalie was able to give us cash back a few times- thank you Nathalie !! We would suggest this place to stay to anyone- overnight, a few days or over a week. Find the fast food which opens after 5/6pm, instead of Crabbys if you're on a budget. You will make a peaceful home in Sarteneja!

We enjoyd the ecological profile. The communal kitchen and social building was very cosy. And Nathalie is a welcoming landlady.

I just love Sarteneja and Nathalie's place. It is so peaceful and a great place to chill and fill up on positive energy. Nathalie is lovely and helpful. She is great at giving you space but at the same time happy to chat and play some of her music if you want to find out more. The cabins are basic but clean. They are equiped with a fan. The windows have mosquito protection and Nathalie provides incense as well. Generally it is a place close to nature and you can see gorgeous little lizards running around the farm and the cute geckos help keeping the bugs away. I did not spot any spiders. You can have fruit fresh from the tree or buy some from the local fruit seller who stops by with his truck. People in Sarteneja are so friendly. There are some shops where you can buy the necessary basics and a number of restaurants. These are great to taste the local cuisine. Make sure to bring cash as there is no ATM. It feels like a remote place but is easy to get to and from. The bus to Sarteneja runs 3 times a day from Belize City (or Orange Walk). It's a bit of a bumpy ride but a great way of meeting the locals and having a chat. You can also get the daily ferry to the Cayes or Corosol. I did two tours (locally by bike and walking) with the local guide Leo which I both enjoyed. It's also easy enough to do a day tour to Lamanei ruins, if you don't want to stay in Orange Walk. I really enjoyed being in Sarteneja and Nathalie's place and ended up staying much longer than planned. Thank you Nathalie.

The place is truly amazing if you're looking for a place to chill out for a bit. Fresh fruits, friendly animals and an amazing host as well! Really good cook and the food is definetly worth trying!! Nathalie is really friendly and helpful when it comes to helping out and are very keen on making people feel at home! She came and picked us up from the boat in the morning which was a great welcome! Nice nature and friendly people in Sarteneja in total! Worth a visit!

Nathalie is super friendly and a prefect host. The bungalows are small but absolutely beautiful. I would definitely come again.

If you're looking to enjoy a quiet and beautiful place that is *not* over-run with tourists, look no further. Nathalie, who is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, has created quite the experience on her property, for travelers of all sorts. It's great to meet and chat with others in the common room, and use the hammocks. The kitchen is simple (2 gas burners + pots/pans) yet enough for making most meals you might be considering. Wifi was very strong out here. Nathalie's cooking was excellent. At the time of my stay, dinner was $20BZ and breakfast $10BZ. I also appreciated the reasonable rates for bicycling, whether a full day, half-day, or just into town. About a 10 minute walk into town, and perhaps a 15-20 minute walk to Crabby E's (the one restaurant I frequented due to its menu, friendliness, and wifi). During my 5 nights, I only noticed one small spider inside the cabana, along with a small frog who must have hopped in right when I opened the door. There were a number of mosquitos (probably due to the proximity to the trees), but the fan and the net helped. You will see geckos from time to time in the space. There is definitely not much space in there—maybe one foot on three sides of the bed. You definitely have the feel of camping a bit, even with the cabana. So if you're game for roughing it, you'll enjoy this spot. She does have larger places on the property, so if you have more people (or want more space), I'd inquire about them. Sarteneja is SUPER relaxed. Possibly one of the quietest fishing villages I've been to. Not much in the way of tourism, though there are several hikes and spots you can check out. Nathalie can help you arrange a guide. It's definitely a great place to just hang out. Always felt very safe.

Natalie keeps a clean, trendy place and is always on top of everything. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, has a ton of contacts and will go out of her way to help you. The area surrounding the cabanas is fantastic, theres fruit trees everywhere and subsequently an amazing amount of wild life. I would recommend backpackers paradise to anyone looking for the 'real' Belieze. This little village isn't San Pedro it's the legitimate deal, with sweet, genuine people and an ocean/jungle experience that's rare and raw.

Really enjoyed my stay here. Natalie is a lovely host and the guesthouse provided everything I needed, from bikes to hire, breakfast, and extra blankets when it was a bit cold.

Backpackers Paradise is defenetly worth a visit! Sarteneja is a super sweet and beautiful little Village , that you can perfectly explore by the bikes you can rent from nathalie. The cabanas and bathrooms are smal but clean and cosy. Every room inkluding the comunal areas is moskito protectet. Still some moskitos slip through the doors so you should defenetly bring Moskito protection and if you have the space a moskito net might be a good idea. There is a funktional communal kitchen , but no oils or spices are provided. Nathalie is a really nice host!! She helps with everything you might need. We had a great time and would defenetly stay at backpackers again.

Nathalie was absolutely lovely. I got to practice my French with her and she let me pick grapefruit and oranges off some trees in her jungle garden. She also made the best French Toast I've ever had. The property is also lovely. It is a little off the beaten path, which is nice because you have peace and quite in the evening and morning. My cabana was perfect, too. A tad small, but provided me with everything I needed: a comfortable bed, a sturdy roof, a fan, and a towel. Also - the wifi in the common area is as good as it gets. I was able to work on my computer without any problems. Nathalie's Hostel (Backpacker's Paradise) stands true to its name. It is an absolute treasure.

Nathalie fue muy amable y nos ayudó con todo lo que necesitamos, desde dónde comer hasta organizarnos un transfer para ir hasta Orange Walk Town. La cabaña está en buenas condiciones y es acogedora y limpia. Los fogones van bien si quieres cocinar algo rápido. Nosotros fuimos en época de lluvias con lo que había muchos mosquitos por todas partes, osea que hay que ir cargado de repelente.

Nathalie provides a beautiful and tranquil experience at her unique location in Sarteneja. It is the perfect retreat for relaxation and peace. Our wooden house has everything we needed, was quite charming and comfortable. We could easily have stayed here a week a more. My family and I are grateful for the grapefruits, limes, & nopales we were allowed to harvest on her property, as well as her neighbor's kindness sharing her lemongrass and chaya. Thank you for a lovely stay:)

If you're looking for a quiet, relaxed place to stay in a remote location, this is the place. I had a wonderfully slow paced time here at Backpacker's. I stayed for 9 nights in #6. It was clean and mostly pest free which is really what's important to me...especially in such a remote location. The common area wifi was great and I could get decent signal from the screened in porch of #6. Nathalie and her staff were friendly, courteous, and conscientious. It's a 10 minute walk to the tiny village of Sarteneja. If you're looking for wild and fun nightlife, stay elsewhere. If you want to meet very nice Belizian locals and experience their lifestyle and food, this is your place. There are a couple of places to have a beer and food (I liked Crabby's). A few stores for basics and plenty of small family owned restaurants/food stands for breakfast and lunch. No real good beaches or swimming spots but if you want a genuine small village stay, you'll love Sarteneja...I know I did. I'd recommend Backpacker's for those seeking an adventure more than a vacation. I hope to visit again one day.

Really great place with a pleasant atmosphere. Sarteneja is a very small village without many tourists but the people there are extremely hospitable based on my experience. We were worried about the commute from Belize City to here but there is a bus that will take you directly for about 4USD, it makes frequent stops and the roads are very bumpy but it gives you a chance to see the country side of Belize. Over all a great experience and the location is extremely close to the water as well.

I loved everything about our stay at Backpacker's Paradise. First of all, Sarteneja is a beautiful town with wonderful people. It's small and not very touristy, so I felt like we got a very authentic cultural experience. It's also relatively easy to access by bus from Belize City, or by boat from San Pedro. Backpacker's Paradise was just a short walk from the town, and Natalie was an amazing host. She offered recommendations and provided us with plenty of information about how to get to the places we wanted to go. She also cooks an amazing breakfast! The house was also perfect - the kitchen allowed us to do a little of our own cooking, and although it was quite simple, it offered exactly what we needed. I can't recommend Backpacker's Paradise enough.

Excellent value for money, a quiet and peaceful location in a perfect village...the real Balize experience!

Unfortunately we were not able to actually stay at Nathalie's place - our boat from San Pedro to Sarteneja (which only departs once a day) was cancelled due to poor conditions. With little time for flexibility in our schedule, we were unable to make it there. We sent Nathalie an apology but never heard back from her - understandable. It was disappointing for all involved, maybe someday we will get the chance to try again.

Nathalie is an amazing hostess. She was always there when we needed and answered all the questions we had. The house is exactly like we expected. There is enough space for 4 people. It is well localized and it was easy to find it. There are some fans in the house that helped us a lot. (The city is hot during the day, but it gets cold at night.) There is a washing machine that you can use and the WiFi is just as expected. Nathalie rents bikes, what makes it pretty easy to go to the village. It was a very nice experience and I totally recommend Nathalie's place.

Thanks for a wonderful time

Nathalie's place is beautiful, quiet and relaxing. I felt right at home in one of her cozy cabanas and enjoyed cooking in the communal room. Nathalie's organic coffee was a great way to start my day. A hot shower felt good at the end of the day exploring Sarteneja village and Shipstern Conservation Area. Nathalie is kind and welcoming; a lovely human being. I highly recommend her place to anyone looking for an off the beaten path experience in Belize.

We loved so many things about this place that we extended our time here. Nathalie responded quickly to all of our questions including helping us figure out bus and water taxi schedules. The rooms are clean and the communal kitchen /chill space is great. We were able to buy fresh chicken and eggs from the near by farms. She has bikes you can rent also. Sarteneja is a peaceful quite get away. The people are friendly and the food in the village is authentic. The ocean is a 20 minute walk away and swimming off the piers is beautiful and refreshing. We definitely plan to stay here again!

Nice stay at Nathalie's, she is very friendly and easy going. Everything went smoothly.

Best place to stay in Sarteneja. My room was cozy, clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Warm shower and great wifi! I'd definitely go back.

Impresionante...! Somos una familia italiana con tres hijos. Hermosa ubicación, fantástica casa y muy buena gente en la bahía de la orquídea! Muchas gracias por esta experiencia ... y gracias por leche gratis en la cocina!

casita bahía de orquídeas era maravillosa. Un montón de grandes personas allí para responder a todas nuestras preguntas, y dar instrucciones. Desearía que el agua no era de color marrón. Pero descubrió que es debido a toda la lluvia reciente. La próxima vez vamos a traer más repelente insectant. (Los Mosquitos querido todos nosotros) Gracias Debi por ser una gran anfitriona. Nos encantó su casa

Una hermosa casita! Su ubicación ofrece más privacidad que los demás casitas alrededor, y el acceso a la playa escondida a sólo unos pasos. La ubicación no es genial, con agua turbia pero sabíamos que antes de venir. Tuvimos acceso a los paddleboards, piscina, 2 bicicletas, y las playas. Los transbordadores manivela eran un problema en absoluto, y todo el mundo fue muy amable. Veo un gran potencial en Orchid Bay ya que hay un montón de construcción pasando cerca.

La casita es preciosa - las fotos no le hacen justicia, Debi estaba haciendo muy útil asegurarse de que teníamos todas las direcciones que necesitábamos. Yo no recomendaría comer en el restaurante en el barrio como el gerente es un poco deshonesto sobre la fijación de precios - si comes allí NO ponga en marcha una ficha. Hay otros destinos ciclismo que están cerca como Ceros que son más transparentes y le dará precios honestos para excursiones como la pesca, la exploración de la ruina, etc.

Orchid Bay es un lugar increíble. No puedo agradecer lo suficiente Debi por ser un anfitrión increíble y darnos la bienvenida a su casa. Ella era muy servicial, nos señala a los recursos que necesitan para moverse por Belice. La casita era preciosa, y todo estaba limpio y en perfecto estado. Hay un televisor pero llevar tus programas y películas, ya que no tiene cable. Asimismo, asegúrese de parar en una tienda antes de llegar a Orchid Bay ya que el restaurante no abre hasta las 10:30 de la mañana. El restaurante tiene buena comida, aunque tienen un menú limitado. No teníamos agua caliente, pero no fue un gran problema, ya que era de 90 grados fuera. El agua es cristalina. Hay paddle-boards para los alquileres y gratuitas en el lateral. Orchid Bay es muy tranquilo y bastante que nos encantó. Es un gran lugar para relajarse. Definitivamente, me gustaría volver y lo recomiendo a todos mis amigos / familia.

Un gran lugar para alojarse, David y su personal en el Tradewinds eran excelentes. La comida era increíble!

Orchid Bay es increíble !!! Gracias por compartir la comunidad y nos da la oportunidad de permanecer en su hermosa casita! La playa está justo fuera de la puerta frontal, tablas de paddle disponible, piscina, una cancha de voleibol de playa, restaurante maravilloso, gente amable y servicial (que puede organizar excursiones, yoga, pilates, etc). Es ideal para quedarse donde está y simplemente relajarse, pero también conveniente para explorar el norte (visitamos Corozal y Sarteneja, Wild Tracks y Lamanai). La casita en sí es precioso y privado. David, el gerente, es el mejor! Nos hubiera gustado haber estado mucho más tiempo y con ganas de volver ...

¡Que experiencia! Increíble - Belice tiene mucho que ofrecer, y permanecer en Jeff y casita de Debi hace que sea aún más increíble. Los anfitriones fueron rápidos en responder y muy útil; la casita está justo en la playa (literalmente!), estaba bien equipado con sus necesidades básicas; y la gente en la comunidad de Orchid Bay eran más hospitalario y amable. Tomamos el camino más directo para Orchid Bay - que es a través de San Estevan - y nunca cometer el mismo error otra vez lol! Nunca Nos advirtieron sobre el estado de la carretera, pero una vez nos dijeron que había un camino menos accidentado y un ferry de manivela como una ruta alternativa, éramos buenos para ir !! Esto no es tanto un centro turístico, ya que es una comunidad - por lo que si desea relajarse y disfrutar de los placeres simples de la naturaleza, este es el lugar para usted!

The Crimson Orchid Inn, una cama y desayuno ingeniosamente diseñadas y decoradas con buen gusto, está escondido dentro de una nueva ambicioso desarrollo a lo largo de las impresionantes aguas azules de la Bahía de Corozal. Esteban y Laurene Honeybill, los encargados del lugar, se hará sentir que viven en una selva tropical no es sólo posible, sino deseable! Si usted está tomando una copa en la palapa en el techo, o que haya deslizado hacia abajo a la pequeña barra a lo largo de la playa, sus sentidos serán abrumados con deleite.

Un bonito lugar con vistas increíbles! Los alimentos suministrados era grande y su familia era muy amable!

Desde el momento en que llegamos nos dieron la bienvenida en el hogar y Stephen hizo sentir como un amigo y residente en la comunidad. la casa de Stephen es precioso y es más de lo que esperábamos. Le recomendaríamos este alquiler sin vacilación.

WOW, qué puedo decir, aparte de que estábamos tan encantados con este AirBnB. Era, con diferencia, el mejor lugar en el que estuvimos en Belice durante nuestro viaje de una semana en todo el país. Esteban y su encantadora esposa fueron anfitriones maravillosos. Esperamos volver pronto!

If you're looking for an isolated getaway community, Orchid Bay is the place. An interesting blend of visitors and residents, it was very quiet, with great dinners at the Tradewinds. The pool is nice and the view is great. We would stay there again!

Janice y Larry nos hizo sentir muy bienvenido. Mermaid Manor es un lugar tranquilo, privado y relajante. Hermosas vistas de las océano y palmeras por todas partes. Janice es un experto jardinero así que es como muy propias Jardín Botánico de Belice. Nuestros anfitriones no podría ser más útil al hacer la reserva días fuera y Larry ofrece una increíble Margarita.

Nos hemos alojado en B & B en todo el mundo y este es el primer examen de este tipo. Nuestra experiencia reciente (septiembre 23-30) ha sido, con mucho, el peor. Salimos temprano debido a las condiciones intolerables. El Mermaid Manor fue incluido en Airbnb. No debería haber sido. Es una habitación con aire acondicionado o el flujo de aire (debido a un mal diseño, ubicación y tamaño de las ventanas); en el segundo piso (el calor sube); luces del sol incontrolables que permite un sol adicional de calor radiante, la creación de condiciones para dormir insoportables sofocantes; no hay desayuno; sin bar completo; y los dos peores: la muy mala calidad del agua y bichos en la cama. El agua olía fatal hasta el punto de que se sentía náuseas y más sucio después de tomar una ducha. Después de hablar con los residentes, era bien sabido que la cisterna se había agrietado por tercera vez, para que el agua tuvo que ser bombeada de un aceite pozo abandonado, por lo tanto, la mala calidad del agua. Por $ 793 a la semana, esperábamos más de lo que nos dieron ... como lo que anuncian y decente de agua y al menos una cama sin errores. Los locales y los residentes son muy amables. Los inquilinos de la primera planta también era amable y servicial ... y aunque podemos estar de vuelta, nunca estará aquí.

Si usted está buscando para su pequeño pedazo de paraíso tropical en un espacio único y privado, llegado a Mermaid Manor! Janice y Larry han hecho un gran trabajo creando un escondite del Caribe que le hará sentir como si estuviera en otro mundo. Completa con su propia isla, este apartamento y terraza estimula la relajación verdadera. Este lugar si realmente fuera de lo común. Seis mies de la ciudad más cercana, nuestra actividad nocturna primaria estaba viendo las estrellas y escuchando el océano, mientras se toma un cóctel hecho con buen ron Belizian. Tenga en cuenta que se necesita un coche para llegar aquí y explorar nada cerca. Janice y Larry eran muy útiles ya que estábamos haciendo arreglos, y aunque no estaban allí mientras visitamos, sus cuidadores eran muy amable y servicial. Si usted tiene el tiempo, un día de viaje a las ruinas mayas de Lamanai es realmente un placer.

Es una pieza maravillosa de la costa de Belice. La vista, la piscina, el jardín son impresionantes. Janice y Larry son gente agradable. El apartamento es básico. La costa es preciosa y el agua maravillosamente cálida, muy lechosa. Probamos todos los 3 los pequeños restaurantes en el Consejo. Buccaneer Palapa era nuestro favorito, mejores enchiladas y la propia María es tan lindo!

Un tesoro escondido! Mas alla de la belleza. Subimos por la escalera de baldosas mexicanas con flores tropicales florecen por todas partes a nuestro espacio de vida romántica. Una hermosa mano tallada Belice cama, cocina, baño y oficina incluso area.Everything temática sirenas. ¡LA VISTA! Una hermosa del océano con la isla y una increíble enorme piscina con burbujas. Fuimos recibidos por Seraina (La Sirena) Belice su hermoso cachorro de Rottweiler. Nos enamoramos de ella. Terminando la natación en el océano con su diario. Que como fuimos a la parte trasera fuimos recibidos por el más divertido loro Belice llamado Richie, dijo Ole, alimentan el loro, Sang ópera y más adelante nos calentado lo suficiente como para retenerlo. A pesar de que Janice y Larry estaban en Estados Unidos y que entienden Airbnb no es un hotel o una agencia de viajes. Pero Janice, como anfitriona es todo eso. Nunca habíamos estado en Belice ella nos ayudó a alineamos nuestras excursiones, zip forro, ruinas mayas, buceo con tiburones, coche de alquiler. Sin pedir un centavo extra. Manor sirena es un gran lugar para relajarse y un centro ideal para llegar a todas partes. 3 restaurantes a poca distancia. El espacio privado al aire libre incluye una mesa de comedor con vistas al océano y una sala de estar al aire libre. En la planta baja es una gran barbacoa y zona de estar, dormitorio al aire libre junto al mar es sobre la luna! ¡Volveremos! Todo estaba limpio y hermoso. Era el cielo!

Janice y Larry nos recibieron muy bien. La zona no era lo que esperábamos, ya que buscábamos mas autenticidad, pero su hotelito es muy agradable y ellos encantadores!

Chapeau para Mermaid Manor. Hermosa ubicación, anfitriones encantadores, dulce y pequeña ciudad Consejo.

Excelente para desconectarse y relajarse! Toda una experiencia! La casita es fantastica! Muy recomendable!

The Casita was absolutely gorgeous! It was close to the restaurant, yet far enough away to enjoy a peaceful evening. The foliage and landscaping was breath-taking. The Casita has everything you need and more and feels very luxurious! I would highly recommend staying at Orchid Bay in Pernell and Karen's Casita. Everyone in the community was very friendly and most helpful for arranging excursions and giving advice on sites to see. Make sure to take the time to see ATM - you won't forget the experience! The air-conditioning was a huge plus. Take advantage of the cooler because they cost $150+ USD for a small one. Pernell was very gracious and kept in regular contact to make sure we were happy and provided all types of wonderful information prior to arrival. Gorgeous country and spectacular place to stay! We would be glad to go back again and again :)

My parents and I had an excellent stay at Karen and Pernell's casita in Orchid Bay. The casita itself was clean and comfortable, and the community was beautiful and extremely welcoming. Everything for this casita is exactly as pictured in the listing - we had no disappointments in terms of our expectations. I would definitely recommend renting this home away from home!

Very quiet area - a beautiful retreat. The casita was quite luxurious indeed. Pictures on listing are entirely accurate. View from the screened porch is the best in the area. Great communication with host. Next time I would be sure to bring more food than you might anticipate needing - some supplies purchased in Corozal were bug-ridden - but the on site restaurant was fairly reasonably priced.

Karen and Pernell's casita was wonderful. It is clean as a whistle (which is rare for things in Belize), the kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, appliances, pots and pans. There were plenty of sheets & towels (including beach towels!) for our family of 3. The unit has 2 permanent A/C units which work like a champ. Our 6-year old slept on the pull out futon bed, which was perfect for her. There are also 2 twins in the loft, with a ceiling fan and light. The master bedroom is quite large and comfortable! The DVD player comes stocked with a boatload of seasons of this Canadian sitcom called "Corner Gas". We Texas had never heard of such a thing, but we can sheepishly admit to watching (and enjoying) a few episodes. THE BEST: No doubt our favorite is the front screened porch, where we ate and lounged with the immediate view of the bay. WIFI: Wifi speeds were the ONLY thing that I can think of to complain about. This casita was equipped - just prior to our arrival - with it's own dedicated router, however it wasn't quite dialed in yet. We could occasionally watch a YouTube video on 1 device, but that pushing the limits of bandwidth. I talked to Pernell, and he is going to have the installers get the problem resolved. :)

Very beautiful place in northern Belize. Right on the water. Great for swimming and paddle boarding. Super clean and comfortable. Great restaurant and bar and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They set up any excursion that we wanted. Great place for large groups or by yourself. One of the best places I have stayed and will definitely return

I stayed at Karen and Pernell's casita from November 27th until December 2nd with 3 other friends. I will start with the owners. Before we even arrived, Pernell went above and beyond to make sure our stay was absolutely perfect. He was so helpful with everything under sun, not just the accommodations, but also with directions and advice on anything we needed. I still can't thank him enough for all his help. The accommodations were spectacular! Right on the water, very clean, very spacious and very nicely decorated. All the people there, Kathi, David, Roger, Grande and everyone else were exceptional. They were also more than accommodating and incredibly friendly. We'll be keeping in touch with all of them and plan to visit again definitely!

Pernell and his wife have been the perfect hosts. They respond rapidly to emails and are a great source of information. The casita is beautiful. The photos don't do it justice, it really is a lovely place to stay. The absolute plus points are the location (a few steps from the shores of the Caribbean), the onsite bar and grill and the pool. The locals and other owners are friendly and welcoming and we were made to feel a part of the community. The one thing that could be better is the signage to Orchid Bay, in fact road signage as a whole in Belize is distinctly lacking so be prepared to get lost on occasion. That said, if you stop and ask anyone the directions to a place you are trying to find, they cannot be more helpful or accommodating. There are also 2 hand cranked ferries you take to reach Orchid Bay. The operators are great and let the kids have a go. Also keep your eyes peeled, there are manatees in the tributaries and they just glide alongside the ferry without a care in the world! I would recommend Pernell's casita to anyone who wants to stay in a safe and welcoming environment with beautiful grounds and free use of water sports equipment. We will be back!

The Pelican Cottage is beautiful and in excellent condition. The location is superb with an ocean view from the patio. John was a great host who accommodated our requests for information - both in terms of living in the area as well as moving to Belize. This quiet area has open space around the homes with friendly people walking and riding bikes.

John and Joyce were wonderful hosts and we'd be delighted to go visit again. The apartment was furnished with all we needed for a week and we even cooked a few meals as there are dishes, cookware, a hob, a barbeque grill, and large refrigerator. There were even staples stocked in the pantry as well as coffee, tea, etc. Joyce makes sourdough bread on Wednesdays so if you can schedule your trip around that you should!

John and Joyce were extremely friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed fresh fruit from their trees. Joyce's homemade sourdough bread was delicious. If you don't order a loaf, you will regret it. They knew the area well, and pointed us to the best places to see, eat, and shop. After 5 hectic, tiring days of traveling around Cayo, we enjoyed the peace and quiet. It gave us time to relax, rest, and enjoy our 30th wedding anniversary.

Tienen problemas con el suministro de agua. La última noche otro huésped fue la persona que nos ayudó para solucionar el inconveniente porque los propietarios no atendían los llamados