Street view, bedrooms and balconies on top level.
Location: San Ignacio, Belize, Caribbean (55 miles from the Int. Airport, on the Western Highway,)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
As of 8 November 2008, Casa Nan is equipped and ready for your visit
As of December 2009, we will have a low mileage, excellent condition, Isuzu Rodeo, 2 wheel drive, 5 passenger with auto transmission and air conditioning for rent to our guests at a reasonable rate. Please ask about it when enquiring about the house.
San Ignacio and sister town, Santa Elana is Belize's second largest urban area with a population of about 20,000, separated by the Macal River. It is located about 72 miles west from Belize City, and 22 miles west of Belmopan (capital of Belize). 15 miles further west is the Guatemala border. San Ignacio is in the heart of the sight-seeing tours of rivers, waterfalls and Mayan ruins. Venture downtown to one of the local tour guides and plan your days of fun and sun. Their rates are excellent, and its cheaper than renting a car and trying to find your own way to the sights.
We have named the house "CASA NAN" in honor of my mother. She is now 93 years young, and all through her years, she has always welcomed everyone into her home and hospitality. Our friends, our children's friends, and everyone else call her Nan or Nanny. So in her honor, "Welcome to CASA NAN"
The house is ideally located on the small hill just 450 yards from the downtown, or just 225 yards from the renowned San Ignacio Resort Hotel. It is on a quiet side street, with paved roads, quiet neighbors and lots of lovely trees and flower gardens. The yard is fully fenced, with a gated driveway and security bars on the windows. Off the master bedroom balcony is a producing grapefruit tree, off the front balcony is a large plum tree. Young banana trees and a coconut palm at the front fence and a huge hibiscus beside the kitchen window. If the trees are in season, be sure to give the fruit a try. The property care giver uses an outbuilding located on the property as his office and comes by a few times a day. If you have any questions, ask him. He is a wealth of Belize and local happenings and history. Not sure where to go, or what to do, he will be most helpful. He will help you arrange a tour of what you want to see and do, and makes it a very personalized experience. He is a big reason why we came to love Belize, and in particular, San Ignacio and area. I am sure you will feel the same way as we do.
The house was purchased in May 2008 and comes with all new furniture and appliances. The kitchen has all the items you will need to feel at home. A trip to the store and the local outdoor fruit and vegetable market and you will be set to enjoy the serenity of your own space, sitting under the trees with a cool drink and listen to the birds. The bedrooms come equipped with their own air conditioners for a cool nights sleep. We have a gas hot water heater for the showers and kitchen.
There is a telephone in the house, and the number will be provided to the renters. All incoming calls are free for the renter, but for outgoing calls, you must purchase an BTL telephone card at one of the local merchants. Its a pay card in different denominations, dial your security code, then the number you want to call. It automatically tells you your balance on each call. Its handy if you wish to call a friend, make a dinner reservation. or get a taxi .
We have made the house as safe, secure and equipped as possible. If there is something you might require, please feel free to ask the property host, Roy, for help or advise. A pick up at Belize City airport can be arranged for transport to the house. At this time, the cost is $100 (US Dollars) and is payable to the driver. It fast and efficient and the rate is much cheaper than taking a taxi from the airport. Please advise me when booking the house if you wish to use his service. It is a 1.75 to 2.00 hour journey. He can make himself available at a very reasonable rate to hire him and his vehicle to take your party out and about to the local sights. He is very knowledgable of the area, history, and sights that you might not get to see on your own, or with a commercial tour.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Each bedroom has its own air condition for a cool nights rest. We have gas powered hot water tank for showers.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Lockable gate on the driveway, appx 40 feet by 10 feet.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Driveway is large enough for any sized RV
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Large bright master bedroom, queen bed. Balcony off the master bedroom. Own air conditioner in room. Large airy windows for the fresh mountain air.
- Double Bed: Smaller extra bedroom, double bed. own air conditioner
- Convertible Bed: Located in the living room on the main floor, 1 futon.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All new appliances and acessories, dining room table and chairs in Nov 2008
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We think we have all the electrical appliances that you need, with all the items for cooking, serving, and table settings. All new, Nov. 2008
- Refrigerator: Standard model, new Nov 2008.
- Microwave: New Nov 2008.
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: 1 balcony off the master bedroom. Pick your grapefruit from here for your breakfast
- Lanai: Front balcony, shaded by a plum tree, and a large ficus tree
- Communications
- Telephone: Free for people to dial in, but you must purchase a local Belize Telephone Card for out going calls ( most local merchants sell them in $10.00 BZ denominations.
- Other Amenities
- grapefruit, plum, banana tree, help yourself, papaya and mango to be planted soon
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please be a resposible pet owner, and keep the yard clean.
- Kid Friendly: Yard is completly surrounded on 2 sides by a chain link fence, at the rear and other side, by a brick wall, Gate and driveway gate are lockable.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be an adult with the group
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please, for the sake of non smokers, use the outdoors, while you sip on your favorite beverage. p.s. I am a smoker also.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Explore the Mayan ruins. Cahal Peche is a 15 minute walk from the house. Others are acccesable by car or taxi, many within 15 miles of town.
Rate Details (In USD or CDN at USD rate)
$375/week .. $1400/month (28 nights).
Prices subject to change, until booking is confirmed.
Plus 10% Belize Tourism tax.
Payment via PAY PAL is set up. Otherwise, by Bank transfer
or certified Bank Money Order. 50% deposit required to hold your reservation.
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival,
Unless prior arragements are made with owner or caretaker.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
This is a picture of myself ( Fred Fitzgerald) and you San Ignacio hosts, Roy and Janice
Why the Owner Chose San Ignacio
We have visited Mexico on numerous occassions, and never found all of what we were looking for in one place. On our first trip to Belize, we fell in love with the town and the people and the surroundings of San Ignacio. We cancelled the last half of our holiday and stayed in town to complete the dealings with the realtor on the house now know as CASA NAN.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Get some over ripe fruit out on the upper balcony for the birds. Just about sunrise, sit out and relax with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, watch the mist rise up through the trees, and the toucans and parrots come for breakfast.
Property Photos
- Street view, bedrooms and balconies on top level. - Vacation House In San Ignacio, Belize with a Fenced Yard and Air Conditioning.
- Kitchen and stair way - Vacation House In San Ignacio, Belize with a Fenced Yard and Air Conditioning.
- bright large master bedroom, own balcony and grapefruit tree - Vacation House In San Ignacio, Belize with a Fenced Yard and Air Conditioning.
- Fruit and veggies at the local farmers market
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