Location: San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Caribbean (2 Miles South of San Pedro, In a Quiet Residential Area)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: Casita, Guesthouse
Casita Buena Vista:
(New listing, new on the market; just converted from yearly to seasonal rental.)
Location: Just 2 miles South of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Our lovely Casita is a 1000 sqft guesthouse just 50 feet off our private beach. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance from San Pedro.
The Casita is a one-bedroom, one bathroom home with a fully equipped kitchen and dual AC. The large, high (wood beam) ceiling living/dining room has just been newly constructed.
The Casita has 2 flat screen TVs (cable); maid service is provided twice a week.
Enjoy the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and the quite, private property beach equipped with lounge chairs and a hammock. Shallow waters and dock access facilitate all kind of water sports, activities, boating, snorkeling and diving.
Our location is just a few walking minutes away from one of the finest tour/dive operators on the island offering full activity programs:
Suya adventure tours, diving for beginners and advanced, snorkeling, deep sea and reef fishing, sightseeing and BBQ trips by boat and many other activities.
A grocery store and take-out BBQ place is located just a few walking minutes away.
Vacation Rental Amenities:
The rental at Casita Buena Vista includes:
* Air conditioning in Bedroom.
* 2 Cable TVs (80+ channels).
* High Speed Wireless internet connection, capable of VOIP e.g. Skype.
* Microwave, blender, coffee maker, fridge, stove.
* lounge chairs on our private beach.
* Patio outdoor dining furniture.
* Charcoal BBQ (charcoal not provided).
* Linens, Towels and Beach Towels.
* Full access to the private beach and 250 foot pier.
* Washer and Dryer.
* Maid service twice a week.
* Security provided by SACNW.
* A two-seat kayak: paddle out to the reef for the best snorkeling.
* Two hammacks
* Hot/cold outdoor shower
Additional Notes:
* Pets are accepted with prior approval with additional deposit.
* We recommend renting a golf cart or bicycle for transportation to and from town.
* We can arrange a golf cart rental reservation with pick-up at the airport on your behalf.
* Bicycle rentals are $40 per week.
Activities and Attractions:
Activities (on site or nearby at Suya):
Snorkeling/diving (barrier reef, Blue Hole), fishing (deep sea, reef fishing, troll and fly) with local guides, swimming, boating, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, birding, guided tours to nature and marine reserves and Mayan ruins, shopping, restaurants, sunbathing, and other beach activities.
Suya Boat Rental and Activity Center is just a few walking minutes away.
Vacation Rental Rates:
* Nov-June: $150 per night, $990 a week
* July-October: $130 per night, $890 a week
Deposit: A deposit of a minimum 50% of the rental is required to secure a reservation (US$ or Euro). The balance, plus security deposit, is due 30 days before arrival (US$).
We take credit cards via paypal.
Security Deposit: $250 and additional $250 with pets.
Reservations within 30 days of arrival: payment in full (US$ or Euro).
Refunds: Full deposit less US$100 within 30 days, no refund within 30 days of arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Rates do not include 9% Hotel Tax. Minimum reservation: 4 nights.
(certain offers and some discounts cannot be combined)
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10% off SPECIAL:
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during October and November 2011 !
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2-Seat Kayak (Paddle out to the reef for the most amazing snorkeling.)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- A snorkeling, diving, adventure tour operator is just a few hundred feet away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov to June: $ 150 per night, $990 a week
July to October: $130 per night, $890 a week
Rates subject to 9% Belize Hotel Tax
!!!September and October Special: one week for only $799 !!!!!
special discounts avail. at certain times.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
* We have been awarded the Flipkey/Tripadvisor "Rated Excellent Award" for 2011/12.
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The Casita Buena Vista certainly met all of our expectations and more. Pictures do not do justice to the wonderful beachfront location and the perfect ocean breeze that accompanies it. The location is near enough to San Pedro to be able to take advantage of restaurants, shopping and recreation, but far enough to partake only in R&R if that is your desire. Wolfgang is a wonderful host providing every possible assistance, if needed. I would rate this an A+ and recommend it to anyone interested in a non-resort experience.
9-4-09
Jerry and Liz from Golden, CO
Property Photos
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- private beach - San Pedro Casita Rental near Beach, Boating, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- Casita Buena Vista just 50 feet off private beach - San Pedro Casita Rental near Beach, Boating, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- - San Pedro Casita Rental near Beach, Boating, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- private beach
Traveler Reviews (14)
Memorable times
Guest: old doll
(Vancouver, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
If you are looking for the granite and soaker tub luxury, stay in the casa. The casita has the luxury of wonderful people (Eldon and Marta) and a terrific, gracious host. We stayed here for two weeks and felt like it was home. We biked, swam, soaked up the sun and enjoyed the spacious casita. While we did not have a direct view of the ocean, this is remedied by a walk around the house and full use of the many lounge chairs, swimming, kayak, etc. Our host made us feel like friends and we had a fabulous time. Wolfgang provides many extra services and comments.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Outstanding Vacation at Casita Buena Vista!
Guest: Ken F.
Date of Stay: 12/03/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
We couldn't have found a better place to explore San Pedro & Belize for the 1st time. Safe, clean, away from noise but not too far away, the Casita is absolutely Ambergris Caye's best value. Wolfgang & his staff make sure you have everything you need to enjoy every minute of your stay, & miss being there even before you leave. Wolfgang provided an expert town tour, recommendations for dining, groceries, & excursions, & his picks were right on, then he got out of our way so we could enjoy our vacation. His dog Cookie adopted us right away, & I am convinced he was sad to see us leave! This is NOT a luxury resort, so no 5-star dining (that's just down the road), or turn-down service (unless you do it yourself). Suya Tours was a little more expensive, but well worth the small extra cost, as my wife & I had our own personal guide snorkeling, & were in a group of 4 for the Mayan ruins. Favorite restuarants included The Sunset, Carolines Kitchen, & Caramba!, as well as the couple selling BBQ chicken by the side of the road. Maria's produce was always fresh, but try going down to the docks for produce right off the boats as well. Fresh fish is down there too, but get there early or get left out! The meat store has outstanding choriso, breakfast links, bulk sausage, & smoked BACON. The eggs are fresh & tasty, so we made breakfast each morning in the Casita. If you want to buy rum, shop around OUTSIDE of town - all the small grocery stores sell BELIZE rum, & prices were best at La Malinas across from the Hidden Treasure Restaurant. Also, rent the golf cart. The 1st time it rains, you'll be glad you did! We LOVED it here. We snorkeled right off the sea wall & saw fish, starfish, & morey eels. The sun is hot, & the water inviting. Bring an underwater camera (we found one for under $100) - you will certainly use it. Oh, & forget about long pants, socks, or a suit: you won't need them (but bring a light jacket just in case). Also, Wolfgang provides personal laundry service halfway through the week, so you won't need a suitcase full of clothes either. I'm rambling, with good reason, as I keep on thinking of other things that made this vacation super special. The reality is that although I enjoy emenities, what I REALLY enjoy is VALUE. This was the BEST VALUE trip I have ever made, & my wife & I are already making plans to go back again (& as I usually wear out a place in the first few days with typically no desire to return, that's sayin' something!). Enjoy!
Recommended for:
A comfortable, immaculately clean and spacious casita on La Isla Bonita!
Guest: Baja Girl
(La Canada, California)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
You will be welcomed to Ambergris Caye by the most kind and gracious host imaginable, and then you're ready to jump into the warm beautiful water right in your backyard. The casita is very spacious, with modest but comfortable furniture, two televisions, and a kitchen furnished with everything you need - including a new coffee maker! The location of the casita is out of the main city, which we loved for the quiet and privacy,however, a warning: no one is knocking on your window except Mr. Woodpecker, so don't get up to answer the door like we did our first night. We would also recommend the boat right to the island, and the small plane back to Belize City. Definitely make Casita Buena Vista your vacation home!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
The perfect vacation!
Guest: Frekki994
(Reno, NV US)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11
Review Submitted: 05/20/11
My husband and I stayed at Wolfgang's Casita Buena Vista rental during the first week of May 2011. Wolfgang and his staff, Mirta, Eldon and his awesome dog, Cookie, were the greatest and made our stay here absolutely wonderful. No complaints at all! Wolfgang, the owner, treated us to a great tour of the town of San Pedro on our golf cart rental (which he arranged for us). The tour of the town was extremely helpful to us. All of his suggestions as far as places to shop, eat, etc., were right on the money. Eldon, the groundskeeper, was there everyday and always went out of his way to talk to us and make sure we had everything we needed. He was such a cool guy! Mirta was a sweetheart and cleaned our casita twice while we there, even took care of our dirty laundry. Wolfgang's 2 dogs & 1 cat were also great. His dog, Cookie, should be on the payroll. He had the sense that we were dog lovers and acted like it was his job to check on us, entertain us, and keep us company when we were just hanging out on the beautiful beach. Such a sweetie! The Casita was very cute and quite accomodating -- exactly like the pictures and description! It was very clean and quite large, with a fully stocked kitchen. The bed was small, but very comfortable. The casita is located right behind the main house and just a few steps to the beach. And the beautiful beach! It had plenty of loungers, a hammock, lots of palm trees where you could always find shade out of the sun. It overlooked the beautiful Caribbean. The colors were just magnificent! On Wolfgang's recommendation we used Suya Tours for diving and snorkeling and would highly recommend them! It is a 3 minute walk down the beach to their dock. We enjoyed several restaurants in town -- our favorites were Wild Mango and Crazy Crocs (awesome BBQ). Estels by the Beach has a great breakfast! The Hidden Treasure was great (but spray yourself down with Off -- there were mosquitos). So if you are just looking for a great, quiet, comfortable place to enjoy a relaxing vacation that is away from town, this is the perfect place. We will definitely be returning!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
paradise on earth
Guest: gina
(somers mt usa)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11
Review Submitted: 02/27/11
We had the time of our lives at Casita Buena Vista. We came in February from Montana. It was like a wonderful blast of summer in the middle of brutal winter. We enjoyed fun activities every day. Wolfgang and his staf treat you like you live there.We felt right at home but in paradise.Cant wait to book another vacation. Gina from Montana
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
the perfect vacation!
Guest: StephanieAndLori
(Philadelphia, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 12/31/10
We arrived with joyful anticipation ... and we were never disappointed! Wolfgang is an impeccable, delightful host who made Casita Buena Vista feel like a home away from home. We were sad to leave, but happy that we booked our next visit before we departed. Eldon greeted us upon our arrival, and after showing us around the house and property, he pointed us toward Mr. Joe's, where we enjoyed a lunch of fish burgers and a couple of Belikins. Jonathan from Carts Belize brought our golf cart to us at the restaurant -- nice! -- and we met up with Wolfgang after our meal. Wolfgang took us on a two-hour tour of San Pedro town, stopping along the way to point out must-eat restaurants (EVERY tip was on point!). He also took us to pick up necessary provisions: lamb salami at The Butcher, a fresh baguette at The Baker, a case of beer at the distributor, locally roasted coffee and Austrian cheese at Island Buy, and fresh-squeezed pineapple-orange juice and assorted vegetables and fruits at Maria's roadside stand. Wolfgang knows everyone at these sites and introduced us not just as guests but as friends. Each day, he and Eldon (always accompanied by Cookie and Affie, Wolfgang's sweet and silly pups) inquired about our sleep and any needs we had, and encouraged us to enjoy the many island adventures available to us or simply to relax on the beach. The Casita is located 2.5 miles from town, and we found that the golf cart was well worth the money we spent -- a 10% discount from Carts Belize made an already reasonable deal even better. We could be in the heart of it all in a few short minutes, and we often took advantage of the opportunity to drive into town in order to check out the fresh catch of the day (be there no later than 9 a.m. if you want fresh fish to cook in the finely appointed kitchen at the Casita) or to check out the local restaurants Wolfgang recommended. Once we drove back to the Casita, we felt like we were the only people on the island! We found ourselves in the inviting lounge chairs to read fiction and drink cold Belikins on several afternoons, breaking only to swim in and around the rock wall, take a walk with Cookie, and chat with our new friends, Wolfgang and Eldon. We've already recommended Casita Buena Vista (and the Casa's two-bedroom/two-bath apartment) to friends and strangers alike, and we cannot wait to return next year. It will be wonderful to reunite with our new friends!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.
Jewel of Ambergris Caye
Guest: Kingcakes
(Houston)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
What a great place! Ashort golf cart ride from town but far enough away to feel isolated, if that's what you want. Wolfgang takes excellent care of you. Do not miss his tour, it will come in handy while you are their.Wolfgangs recommendations are very reliable. The Casita is all it says here and more. His beach is a great place to lay the hours away on in the Ambergris Caye sun. A kayak is provided to paddle out to the reef for some snorkeling, a real treat. We stayed 8 days and 7 nights and my wife and I can't think of anything but accolades for Casita Buena Vista and Wolfgang. Eldon, (the groundskeeper) is a true San Pedro treasure and is always their to help. This is a great deal without all the hassles of a resort or being close in to town. Carts Belize had our cart waiting on us at the Casita. We have a wonderful vacation to remember thanks to Wolfgang and Casita Buena Vista. We wil be back soon for a longer stay. We may be back in Texas but a day doesn't go by that we don't think about this place. Do not hesitate to book Casita Buena Vista. Well worth it!!!! Have fun and tell Wolfgang and Eldon, Michael and Jann say hello.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Serene Hideaway
Guest: Andrew from Austin
(Tikrit, Iraq)
Date of Stay: 04/28/10
Review Submitted: 05/14/10
My wife and I recently spent a week at the Casita Buena Vista and had an absolutely serene and memorable time. As noted in the earlier review, the owner Wolfgang is an excellent host. He took us around town, San Pedro, to orient us to various dining options and where to supply for groceries. During the week he made himslf available for questions and support but was never in the way. The Casita is large and comfortable and we enjoyed making some of our meals and dining in. The beach on the property is fabulous and I spent many hours sitting under the palm trees just contemplating the peace and beauty of it all. You can swim and snorkel right off the beach and all docks in Belize are open to the public during daylight hours so you can go out on the docks of the adjoining properties. Wolfgang also has a nice 2 person sit-on-top kayak we took out to get some exercise. You are a good ways from town, which is nice for quiet and privacy. However, you'll probably want to rent a golfcart, (approx. $250 US/week), to get back and forth for shopping and dining in town. I would go back in a heartbeat. The rental was a good value for the money.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
A+ rating
Guest: Jerry Goedert: jgoedert23@hotmail.com
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Date of Stay: 08/29/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
The Casita Buena Vista certainly met all of our expectations and more. Pictures do not do justice to the wonderful beachfront location and the perfect ocean breeze that accompanies it. The location is near enough to San Pedro to be able to take advantage of restaurants, shopping and recreation, but far enough to partake only in R&R if that is your desire. Wolfgang is a wonderful host providing every possible assistance, if needed. I would rate this an A+ and recommend it to anyone interested in a non-resort experience. 9-4-09 Jerry and Liz from Golden, CO
Recommended for:
Dream vacation at Casita Buena Vista
Guest: Craig Cascio: craigcascio@comcast.net
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Date of Stay: 12/20/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
Craig Cascio (Sebastopol, Ca. USA) Date of arrival: December 20, 2009 This is truly a wonderful find in Ambergris Caye!! What you see in the web-site pictures are very accurate, what you don't see is how wonderful the owner (Wolfgang) is. Upon arrival Wolfgang was very helpful in getting us moved in. He then took us out to the local store where we picked up some provisions for the morning (coffee). The next morning we were given the grand tour of San Pedro, complete with where to get groceries, exchange US dollars for the best rate, fresh fruit and juices, and pointed out the many restaurants along the way. Wolfgang also set up our golf cart rental, so once the tour was complete, he then took us to pick up our new mode of transportation. (YaHoo)!! The property is well maintained outside, and well appointed inside. A great outside shower with hot & cold water for when you get back from snorkeling in the waters right outside your door! There are two docks on each side of the property that you can be picked up for tour adventures, or water taxis. This property lacks for nothing, Wolfgang is always around if you have questions. He even found me a dentist at 7:00 pm one night. This property/Casita Buena Vista is very safe and one my wife and I will recommend often!!
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