Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Island Time Gecko is a 2 story custom waterfront estate with 4 bedrooms w/ private in suite bathrooms and 2 half baths. This unique property is located just a few hundred yards from Placencia Village on Placencia Caye overlooking the Caribbean Sea with covered pier and amazing Maya Mountains views!

Island Time Gecko is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and managed by a highly respected company that manages four exclusive private island and numerous luxury waterfront villas in Placencia.

The large covered ocean pier is a fantastic place to watch the dolphins swimming and playing around when the sun starts to go down. Or you might catch a glimpse of a manatee floating around nearby. You can have the best of both worlds as the home is located on a private island, with security and privacy of being on a private island yet only a 1-minute boat ride to the center of Placencia Village.

This Villa offers the privacy and comfort of your own home along with all the associated high-end resort amenities. Including daily maid service and a professional chef to cook your meals 3 pre-set days a week in the home. It offers all the comforts of home, FULLY AIR CONDITIONED, high end appliances, commercial ice maker, city power, water, etc.

Home features two freshwater pools, one on the ground level and one on the second floor to watch the amazing sunsets over the mountains and ocean.

Each large bedroom has a private bathroom with walk in showers. The Master Bedroom has a huge outdoor shower and bathtub as well as a private bathroom indoors.

Large covered patios are located on all levels of the home overlooking both the marina and the ocean, providing the perfect place to enjoy the amazing island breeze and sunrise/sunset which are some of the most beautiful views in Placencia!

Get on one of the provided paddle boards or kayaks, located right on the white sand beach behind home. Take a tour around the island and the amazing house reef on the front side of the island, or through the marina. Nice snorkeling is right around the island and the water is always smooth on the leeward side where the house beach is located.

Jump in the provided shuttle boat and have the caretaker drop you off on the Placencia Village dock just 2 minutes away and go into town and check out of the fine restaurants, bars, or gift shops along the famous Placencia Sidewalk.

Large open kitchen, dining room, and living room on 2nd floor with amazing views. Large game room with pool table and full walk around bar on ground floor Large flat screen TV's with cable in each bedroom, living room, and game room.

At Gecko Vacation Rentals, we are passionate about two things; providing the highest quality services and ensuring our guests have a great vacation & experience in Belize. Our extraordinary property provides a one-of-a-kind setting, but the amenities we provide elevate it to a league of its own. From the personal chef to daily guest laundry, our idea is that our guests should not have to lift a finger. The staff at Island Time Gecko will stock the fully equipped kitchen with provisions as requested in advance, so our guests can get into vacation mode right away, with no effort and only the actual cost of the food you have selected.

(+) Enhance your getaway with our Food Package Add-on; featuring daily chef-prepared meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and a lobster dish when in season. Rate per chef service days: $75/person (6 years & up). Alcohol packages also available.

**Max Occupancy**
10 guests (8 adults max)

**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Master Bedroom 1 – King
Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 – 1 Queen
Bedroom 4 – 1 Queen
Game Room - 2 Daybeds

**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience with all of the following included with your stay.
Daily Maid Service
Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included) Food & Alcohol Packages available
Guest Laundry Service
Shuttle Boat for going back and forth to Placencia Village
4 Seat Gas Golf Cart (with payment of $40 gas and usage fee)
High Speed Internet and WIFI
Smart Television Sets
Use of Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Full Time Concierge Service
On property spa services available upon request
One complementary transfer to/from Placencia Airstrip on Check-In Day & Check-Out Day
Soap, Shampoo, paper goods, beach towels, etc, etc.
Welcome Drink
On site caretaker (lives in separate staff house)

**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is the second most popular tourist destination in the country. It is situated on a 16-mile-long peninsula that is surrounded by a lagoon on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It is much smaller, less congested and more laid back than Ambergris Caye/San Pedro. Being inland, Placencia provides easy access to many activities on the mainland like Mayan Ruins, waterfalls, ziplining and cave tubing to name a few. Placencia offers numerous restaurants, small shops, bars and the famous Placencia Sidewalk. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation!

**GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY**
All international flights into and out of Belize are serviced through the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), located northwest of Belize City. Your concierge will assist with the first options to arrange domestic transportation from BZE to Placencia:
- Travel by plane on a local commuter flight from the airport (BZE) to the Placencia Airstrip (PLJ). Flight time is approximately 30 minutes. Once in Placencia, our staff will pick you up and take you to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.
- Travel by private shuttle van from BZE, where the driver will meet you outside of baggage claim. The drive time is approximately 2 hours. You’ll be taken directly to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.
- Option 3 is to rent a vehicle at BZE and make the drive down to the condo yourself. There are numerous rental car agencies right across the parking lot from baggage claim including Hertz Avis and Crystal Car Rental a larger local car rental company. You would just need to go online to book and secure a vehicle prior to arrival.

**THINGS TO DO**
Concierge service is included with your rental to assist with arranging activities for your group including spa services, excursions and various types of entertainment right at the villa. Our concierge will assist in planning and booking your activities to enable you to get the most out of your trip.

**BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY**
60 days or more prior to arrival - full refund less $150 booking fee
less than 60 days prior to arrival - no refund
This policy applies to direct bookings only. Guests who book through third-party platforms (OTAs) or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) are subject to the cancellation terms of their respective booking channel.