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

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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San Ignacio, Belize
  • Popular LocationSan Ignacio Market5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreen Iguana Conservation Project6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCahal Pech Mayan Ruins8 min drive
  • AirportBelize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)100 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Decking or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 440 sq ft (41 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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. 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.

What's nearby

  • San Ignacio Market - 5 min drive
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 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) - 17 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.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

racheal m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath Taking
Beautiful view, check in was easy. Kenneth and Virginia were very helpful and accommodations were great! Very nice people. Everything you need and more. We stayed for two weeks, a home away from home.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

forney i.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
excellent stay. superb host. highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Communication was great from the moment we booked. When we arrived the location and villa itself exceeded our expectations. Virginia and Ken are wonderful and were always available for questions. They booked all of our tours and the company they use has the most phenomenal tour guides I’ve ever encountered. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for the jungle experience!
If you want to experience the jungle on your trip to Belize, this is the perfect spot. You will enjoy the outstanding views and sounds of the jungle. This place is sparkling clean and so comfortable with everything you need right there. You are only a couple of miles to downtown with a quick taxi ride. Virginia and Ken make it so easy for you to do any tour or excursion you wish. We have never had such exceptional hosts! All of their recommendations were outstanding tour guides. We had the best experience! We will return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Centenial

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat!
Ken and Virginia were the perfect hosts! Knowledgeable, friendly and around when you needed them! The Villa was exactly as described and we had everything we needed - plus daily housekeeping!! We found the quietness of night sky stargazing one of our favorite parts…. Although the tours, local market, restaurants and Ruins were everything we could have imagined! We will come again…. So much to see and do! San Ignacio is a great home base to explore inland Belize!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff W., Clifton Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb hosts
Virginia and Ken were truly amazing and gracious hosts. We ended up having a breakthrough case of COVID and had to isolate at Villa Cayo for 12 Days. Virginia and Ken checked in on us daily and tended to our every need while following all safety protocols. They made us feel welcome and cared for in their lovely accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous amenities, location and fantastic hosts
Virginia was always extremely helpful and responsive to questions prior to trip, and during stay. Arranging guided trips or giving ideas for self guided adventures, foods, and shopping. The place is beautifully decorated, very clean, completely furnished, and cleaned daily with everything fresh upon your return of the days adventure. It is an excellent jumping off point for touring various Mayan ruins, caves and falls. We loved the local area, lodging and Ken and Virginia as well. You will not be disappointed if you stay with them in one of their cottages.

10/10 Excellent

Tassie H.

A place that we would visit again!
The view was magnificent, the place was close enough to town, yet felt like a true 'escape' in the jungle. I wished we had stayed longer. Virginia and Ken were so helpful: taking us in town the first day we arrived to get groceries, showing us around the town, and helping us organize a tour to the ATM caves. We felt completely at ease at their place. They left us contact information for taxis and other important numbers. All details were considered, from the cookware, comfortable bed, blackout blinds, to the overall appearance of the place. There was a lot of care put into this place and it was greatly appreciated. A wonderful place to stay... definitely our favorite during our travels through Belize.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A., Denver, Colorado

Beautiful accommodations and setting, wonderful hosts
Ken and Virginia were super helpful. They assisted us with setting up tours, providing directions to places and gave us advice on car rentals and dinner spots. The cottages were nicely decorated and had quality construction, which is often rare for central America. And the setting was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin K., Ottawa

Outstanding Accommodations with Gorgeous Views!
My girlfriend and I stayed here from Jan 24-27, 2017. We actually planned the start of our trip around a 3 night opening we found in their schedule. Delaying the anticipated start date of our trip to Belize proved to be a great decision once we arrived at Villa Cayo. The accommodations were phenomenal and definitely lived up to our expectations and more. The villa was very clean and comfortable and had a gorgeous bathroom/shower with good water pressure. Although we were busy during our time in San Ignacio, we made every effort possible to simply unwind and spend time at our villa. We bought groceries at Chen's supermarket (recommended by Ken and Virginia) to make breakfast before our ATM cave adventure and our last morning before checkout. We had everything we needed to make a great meal and it was so relaxing to enjoy a meal outside with such spectacular views. We took some of the best sunset pictures with the landscape/mountains in the background! Ken and Virginia were the best hosts we could've asked for. We arrived late after a long day of travel and they greeted us to help with luggage and made sure we were comfortable. They provided recommendations on anything we needed including restaurants, taxis, planning day trips, etc. and even gave us a ride into town our first morning there with a personalized tour of town. They were always available to help and made a great effort to ensure we had a worry free and memorable stay :) Ken and Virginia connected us with a taxi driver named Jose who we ended up arranging a shuttle with after checking out our last morning and beginning our Journey to San Pedro. Jose was super friendly with a great personality; highly recommend him even just for local rides to and from town. Do your self a favor and stay here!! 3 nights is not enough. Before we even left, we were already contemplating our next trip back to stay at Villa Cayo to potentially do a day trip to the Tikal Ruins in Guatemala! Thanks Ken and Virginia!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017