Location: Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula, Belize, Caribbean (Located in private safe Maya Beach area of Placencia) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Keywords: Amazing Beach ocean front home, directly on Caribbean Sea with large private pier and incredible finishout, furniture and attention to detail
Villa Tipsy Gecko is a magnificent large very open two story private waterfront beach house located directly on the Caribbean Sea in Placencia, Belize. Outstanding features radiate luxury and beauty throughout this exquisite 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath residence. The home was completed in the summer of 2008.
The main home is two stories consisting of over 4,000 sq ft of living area and covered patios directly over looking a private beach, private covered pier and the ocean. A great view over the lagoon and the Mayan Mountains can also be had from upstairs living area and from the street side covered deck located on the front side of home.
Upstairs in the home you will find two master bedrooms suites each directly over looking the ocean that provide breathtaking views. Each master suite includedes a large private bathroom, balcony and huge walk in showers. A large living area and full size walk around bar, complete with 50" flat screen TV and private covered balcony are located between the two master bedrooms making an ideal setting for two couples to use the home at the same time. A private office, which can also be used as a bedroom, is also located upstairs.
The two remaining bedrooms are located on the first floor, each with its own private bath.
Cook dinner on the large outside gas grill and enjoy a local drink while relaxing under the fans on the large covered patio steps from the ocean. After dinner enjoy a quite private walk on the beach with no one around or retire upstairs to enjoy a drink at the large full walk around bar, complete with 50" flat screen TV, or sit on the adjacent large covered 2nd floor balcony.
Locatd just 1 mile south from the Placencia Hotel and 1 miles north of Maya Beach the home offers a very private and secluded setting yet very close to several excellent restaurants, and small resorts. Uniquely located in upscale area that provides for a very private beach setting yet close to fine dinning and other upscale resorts in an exclusive section of Placencia, just 10 minutes from Placencia Village and air strip.
Please send email if you would like to see PDF slide show that shows every room of house, more outside photos and actual floor plans of home.
Other features of the home include:
Privacy Fence with driveway gate.
Home is decorated, fully furnished and outfitted.
Custom high end construction and finish out, all high end natural stone flooring throughout with no carpet in home.
Follow all included with rental:
DAILY MAID SERVICE
24 HOUR CARETAKER
USE OF NEW 4 SEAT GAS GOLF CART
ONSITE LAUNDARY AND WASHING OF GUESTS CLOTHING BY ONSITE STAFF
USE OF KAYAKS AND BICYCLES AT HOME
USE OF PLACENCIA HOTEL POOL
TRANSFERS TO/FROM PLACENCIA AIRSTRIP
WI-FI WITH HIGH SPEED INTERNET AND FREE PHONE SERVICE TO USA
** Meal preparation by on-site staff available for an additional charge
Detached staff apartment, laundry room and storage lockers are located in separate building on the property.
Grocery shoping and conceirge service by onsite care taker.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central A/C split system with separate unit for upstairs and downstairs.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Full size washer located below staff quarters. Onsite staff does laudary
- Dryer : Fulls size dryer located below staff quarters
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Bring your iPod as docking station for stereo is provided.
- Shared Pool : Use of resort pool located 1 mile from home is avaialable to guests staying at home
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All Stainless steel built in appliances including under counter ice maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : meal preparation by on-site staff can be arranged in advance of arrival or pick up from several near by hotels available at additional cost
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large outdoor Stainless gas grill located on bottom deck over looking ocean
- Deck/Patio : back covered deck looks over lagoon and Mayan Mountains
- Balcony : Large covered deck on both first and second floor overlooking ocean as well as small upstairs deck overlooking street and view of lagoon and Mayan Mountains.
- Lanai
- Gazebo : covered Tiki hut on beach covered palapa on ocean and lagoon pier
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Private secluded beach, finding live starfish, live conch shells, and sand dollars very common in water directly in front of home very common.
- Oceanfront : Directly on ocean with private beach and large private pier
- Mountain View : Views of Mayan mountains from upstairs living and small balcony as well as Lagoon lot owned by property owners located across street from home.
- Communications
- Telephone : l
- Free Long Distance : Majic Jack is at home for use with computer for receiving and making free calls to US and Canada
- Cell Phone : Local cell phone is available for guests (will have to load prepaid minutes)
- Broadband Internet : free wi-fi in home
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Internet service available at home.
- Other Amenities
- Private Pier on lagoon and large covered pier on ocean. 3 new bicycles and 2-2 person ocean kayaks at home for use no charge. New 4 seater gas golf cart also available with rental at no charge
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Only one step to get in home and first floor is flat
- Kid Friendly : Kids movies, pack and play, beach toys left in home by owner.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Can smoke on outside patio or decks
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Private secluded beach with large private pier, close to three of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, fish or watch sun set over lagoon and mountains from dock on lot across street or from new private pier on ocean that goes with home also.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High ..... Nov 16 - June 30..............$585/Night up to 8 Guests
Holiday .. Dec 18- Jan 02 ...............$950/Night up to 8 Guests (1 week min)
Low ...... July 01 - Nov 15 .............$430/Night up to 8 Guests
Contact for discounts on last minute bookings (30 days or less out)
$25 Per Night Charge For Each Additional Guest over 8. Max 12** Guest.
4 Nights Minimum (7 nights over X-Mas)
** Can accomidate up to 22 when combined with VRBO listing# 376656 (across street)
Discounts for week or more stay Available Year Round Subject To Owner Use
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Private Beach Front Custom Home in Placencia, Belize
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Placencia Village
Home is located in heart of some of the best saltwater fly fishing in the world as well as world class diving and snorkeling on the 2nd largest coral reef system in the word. The near completion of paving the 26 mile Placencia road makes getting on and off the peninsula by car a much more enjoyable and faster experience, thus making access to the rain forest, Mayan ruins, cave tubing and other attractions in the jungle easily accessible. PLACENCIA OFFERS THE WHOLE BELIZE EXPERIENCE!
The Unique Benefits at this House
Large private home and beach can comfortable accommodate up to four couples. Was designed to accommodate two large families with children. With two large master bedroom suites upstairs other two bedrooms both with private baths on first floor. Daily maid service, and guest clothes laundry service provided with rental.
Large high end development, etc. guests can use pool and arrange to play tennis, etc.
only bowling alley in Belize just 4 lanes but brand new and a good placed to eat and something to do at night with kids.
Owner's Map of Placencia Village
Property owned by familiy from Texas that built home and use it frequently. Home was designed with two master suites upstairs, a full large walk around bar and entertainment area and covered outside balcony. Specifically designed so two or more families with kids can spread out and enjoy their stay in a private beach setting and enjoy all Belize has to offer.
On site staff are a very friendly young Mayan couple that speak great english and make you feel at home. They are extremely trust worthy and guest can arrange for wife to baby sit, if they want to leave smaller children to go diving or enjoy a great meal out.
Property Photos
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- Front of home from gate Staff house and laundary room to left - Placencia, Belize - Beachfront Rental, Near Restaurants & Snorkeling/Diving
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- View from boat one morning last summer on way to go fly fishing. (before pier) - Placencia, Belize - Beachfront Rental, Near Restaurants & Snorkeling/Diving
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- view from ocean - Placencia, Belize - Beachfront Rental, Near Restaurants & Snorkeling/Diving
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- Back large covered patio overlooking ocean
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- View as you walk in front door
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- Down living room and dinning table
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- Breakfast table and fully stocked kitchen
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- Full stocked kitchen
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- North up master
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- South up master
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- up living area and bar between two master suites
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- Upstairs balcony
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- Sunrise over pier
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- large 150 covered ocean pier just built in Jan 2011. Swim platform and lights!
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- Kayaks on beach at home
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- results of a good morning of beach combing on clear day
Traveler Reviews (21)
Villa Tipsy Gecko is Wonderful!
Guest: Julie
(Chanhassen, MN/USA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful home and in Belize. The pictures posted and shared by the owner 100% reflect what this home is really like. It is very clean and well cared for. We had 7 adults in our group and the home suited our needs very well. Both the owner and the on-site care takers were extremely helpful in providing information we needed in preparation and for day to day activities. There are fabulous restaurants nearby. Some of our favorites; Maya Beach Bistro, Wendy's, Habeneros, Rum Fish, Mangos, Barefoot Bar. The pool at the nearby resort is beautiful if you want a change of scenery. We spent most of our time on the amazing beach and dock. We also made use of the on-sight bicycles, golf carts and kayaks. We loved the laid back Belizian style and the wonderful culture. We did some diving, snorkeling and jungle hikes. There is a lot to see and do plus plenty of ways to relax with a good book. We all enjoyed this country and would like to return. If and when we do, we would most definitely rent this house again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Lovely home with excellent support
Guest: Cathy
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/30/11
The house was all it appeared to be and more. Our stay was comfortable and we had everything we needed or wanted. The onsite caretakers are FABULOUS and kept a watchful eye on the place and on us, but were never intrusive. They take very good care of the property and tended to our every request with professionalism. We tried not to burden them with much, but whatever we needed they were more than glad to assist. We enjoyed scuba diving, snorkeling, tour of Monkey River, Mayan ruin exploration, hanging under the palapa, dining and shopping in Placencia and more. Thanks so much for your help in making this a memorable holiday vacation!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best place in Belize!
Guest: HNM
(Denver, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
I'm very late in my review, as we stayed here in February of this year ('11). We have vacationed in the Placencia area 5 times in the past 10 years and this is the best place there is! We had a small family reunion with ages 2 to 70... every single person had an amazing time and most of it could be attributed to this amazing house, it's location, and the owners. Although we did do several excursions (inland and out on the water), we found that we didn't need to leave the house very much to have a wonderful time. This home has it all, especially with the great location- on a private beach with an awesome pier. The owners have thought of every amenity and are so kind to share all of it. We hope to return many more times! Thank you!! (and sorry for taking so long for doing this review!)
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Luxury on the beach!
Guest: JJ
(Grapevine,TX)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
What a great house! Its luxury right on the beach and the dock out into the ocean complete with tiki bar is AMAZING! Had a great yoga class out there in the morning and cocktails and cigars as night. The service was fantastic as was the fly-fishing for bonefish (7 islands and not one other boat!). We will definitely back again and again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
The Best
Guest: fighter
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
Truly a majestic experience. The house affords every accommodation even from the most demanding to those that just want a place to relax. I wouldn't hesitate, if afforded the opportunity, to return to this great Luxury Beach Estate.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
The perfect house in Belize
Guest: Dasvunder
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
The Tipsy Gecko is incredible. The accommodations are incredible, the staff is excellent, the deck is amazing and of course the ocean front view is irreplaceable. I highly recommend staying here as often as possible and even more...
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Villa Tipsy Gecko - Excellent Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guest: Tony
(Evansville, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
This was the third vacation we have taken where we decided to rent a home instead staying in a resort. This was by far my best home rental experience to date! The pictures posted of this home on the internet do it no justice! Everything about the home and property is in like new condition. The grounds keeper and his wife life in a small house on the property and do an excellent job. The house was cleaned thoroughly everyday, our laundry was washed and our bed sheets changed for us! The kitchen was fully equipped to cook for our group of 10. The outdoor kitchen and patio was also fully equipped and was the source of many late evenings entertaining our selves! The owner of this property is extremely organized, I was given a spreadsheet full of all necessary info about the home and contact information for grocery, restaurants, dive shops and even doctors! Getting from the airport to the home was taken care of by the grounds keeper and could not have been any easier! The home is away from the tourist section of Placencia, about 1/4 mile away from restaurants, It is secluded with no neighbors and everything you need is within easy reach by the provided golf cart which no other home I researched provided. The area has plenty to see and do, we are scuba divers and had several dive shops to choose from, Avadon was the most professional outfit I have used to date! There are several inexpensive things to do in the area, we went to a Jaguar Preserve and went tubing through a jungle river for $10 / person! I have never been a fan of vacationing at a particular place more than once but we are already discussing the possibility of returning to this home!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A true paradise vacation
Guest: Maggie
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 05/23/11
This place is a piece of heaven. I highly recommed this place, the house it's even better than what you see on the web.we had four couples and we were very confortable. the owner and the caretaker were very very helfull. Several people from work are planning to go there. Maggie
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Villa Tipsy Gecko - Most Amazing Family Vacation
Guest: tp
(Austin Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
A family of four and our first visit to Belize....we couldn't have been more pleased. Not only was the Villa Tipsy Gecko amazing, but it was immaculate, well furnished, spacious and truly revealed the best of Belize. We loved the location - close to the charming village of Placencia, but private and remote just the same. The palapa, dock, hammock and swing allowed hours to pass while enjoying sunrises, sunsets, the beauty of the carribbean, the kids snorkeling feet away ( finding all kinds of sea treasures) and the wonderful breeze. When quiet became too quiet, the wonderful onsite golf cart made for a great trip into town. Meals were wonderful; groceries were plentiful and fresh for cooking inside or out; along with many nearby resorts and restaurants to enjoy locally grown and prepared amazing meals. We enjoyed three fishing days: one with a local guide through Avadon Dive Shop, one with a recommended local in Placencia and our final day with Percy (who also took us to a private island for shell collecting). We enjoyed Percy's Monkey River Tour (what fun), a full day of diving and snorkeling the Blue Hole with Avadon Dive Shop (long day but well worth the experience) and Cave Tubing only 45 minutes from Villa Tipsy Gecko. The home is beautiful, well managed, SAFE and allowed our family a well needed week of affordable LUXURY and R&R. We highly recommend this property as it meets the needs of a small family like ours, or a large group - comfortably. Decorated with local art and furnishings completed our experience of our Belizean experience.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
a successful getaway for six snowbirds
Guest: Brian
(Winter Park, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/02/11
We stayed at David's home here for about 8 days and it was a wonderful time. The house is exactly as shown in the photos, clear up to the long dock out on the ocean (what a peaceful place to swing in the hammock and read a good book). We (3 couples) had more than enough room to roam and the rooms were beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Javier and Mabel took very good care of us and the area was lovely. We cooked three nights on their wonderful outdoor kitchen, but the other meals me had out were all good to excellent. We went diving with Avadon Divers (whom I highly recommend) and you must do the Monkey River tour with Percy. Please be diligent about locking the house with deadbolts at night and leaving windows closed, as we had a theft incident the first night. After we became more careful, there were no other problems. All in all, a very successful trade and a wonderful time was had by all. I would highly recommend this property to others, friends and family alike.
Owner response:Yes, locking the doors when leaving or at night is a good thing but has not been necessary unitil recently as someone on bicycle coming in from beach front has on two occassions taking small items left out (my cell phone we leave for guest to use being the favorite) when doors left open or unlocked. In response in early April we installed a CCTV system to record and monitor activity outside of home, especially area of home along ocean from not visable from caretaker quarters as well as added a very easy to operate alarm system in the home that when activated by guests covers all doors, and area within the home. Since installation of the above equipment no incidents have occured nor would I expect any further issues.
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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