The Maine Stay - Gorgeous Beach Cabanas

• A Felize Belize Navidad at the Maine Stay Cabanas!

  A Felize Belize Navidad at the Maine Stay Cabanas!

  • Guest Sistie
  • Date of stay 12/17/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  Getting all 11 of our family members (3 generations) together at the same time in the same place is a herculean challange, so you REALLY want it to be the BEST place with the BEST cultural and physical activities close by... we found all of this and more at the Maine Stay. We rented their two double cabanas with our own beautiful private sandy beach 60 feet from the Carribean, well-stocked kitchens in each cabana, comfy beds, lovely tropical surroundings complete with lounge chairs, picnic tables, hammocks, laundry facilities in each, clean, private, security on premises, bikes and kayaks, a private pier...it was perfect! Plenty of cultural and physical activities close by for those with the explorer's gene; and stunning tropical tranquility when you just want to relax. Hosts Drew and Karen Travers were marvelous, advising us on the best restaurants, booking snorkeling excursions to the Cayes and boat trip on the Monkey River, etc. They had thought of every comfort and convenience (including stocking "starter" groceries for our arrival) to make the cabanas absolutely the greatest place we could possibly dream of finding for our large family group. Go!!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Great Vacation

  Great Vacation

  • Guest WilTon
  • Date of stay 06/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  The Maine Stay offers superb accommodations and hospitality for vacationing in Placencia, Belize. The owners, Drew and Karen, ensure that your vacation needs are met as far as living quarters, activities, and optional staff assistance. This was our first vacation to this area and we plan to travel there again as well as stay at The Maine Stay. The cabannas are located near the edge of the beach which allows for very pleasant breezy and cool nights. The people are very friendly and there are a lot of wonderful activities in driving distance if you choose. In summation, The Maine Stay is an excellent place to stay and vacation. In a word . . . EXCELLENT!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Not only didn't we want to leave...we now own land.

  Not only didn't we want to leave...we now own land.

  • Guest Stan & Freddi
  • Date of stay 11/05/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  Our first experience at the Maine Stay was seven years ago. Freddi & I came down with my daughter and her husband. We have stayed with Drew & Karen about five times since. Wonderful accomodations, great location, every ammenity you need on vacation. We've recommended the Maine Stay to several friends, all have come back with 'rave' reviews. We were emmersed in the culture with Drew & Karen's encouragement. We now are building our own home not far from them. You have to come down, you have to try the Maine Stay....you won't want to go home!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Great Vacation!!

  Great Vacation!!

  • Guest Buddy
  • Date of stay 06/04/12
  • Review Submitted 06/19/12
  We had a wonderful first visit to Belize. The Maine Stay is very comfortable, clean, and the beach area is great. The grounds are well kept and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Drew and Karen are great hosts and full of info on where to go and what to see. We recommend The Maine Stay to couples and families.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children.

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• Those aren't stray dogs!

  Those aren't stray dogs!

  • Guest Riley
  • Date of stay 01/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/09/12
  The dogs that came around our cabana (Charlie and Daisy) were adorable. We enjoyed them barking and letting us know when someone was walking up and they were a lot of company when we were doing things outside. Overall, I thought the property was great and can't wait to come back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Family of 4 - two kids 8 and 10

  Family of 4 - two kids 8 and 10

  • Guest AK Dawg
  • Date of stay 02/07/12
  • Review Submitted 02/29/12
  We had a fabulous time here. We felt very safe - the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The cabana was very clean and well equipped. We were able to swim, snorkel, and fish easily, with the water being safe for the kids to navigate around on their own. There are great places to ride the bikes. The town of placencia was very friendly and safe as well and the meals we had were all great. This was a really great vacation!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Dream Vacation

  Dream Vacation

  • Guest Red Lake Lady
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 02/20/12
  Two couples, friends for over 28 years, finally took our dream vacation trip celebrating our life together and retirement for all of us. We were not disappointed. What you see in these pictures is what you get. Only drawback was some pesty biting no-seums that really had a feast on my Polynesian-blooded husband. The rest of us faired quite well. Some locals told us to eat a lot of garlic and take vitamin B6 & B12 to help. Who knew? Unfortunately, we decided to sleep with the windows open (and yes there are screens) while our friends used the a/c in their unit at night - they did better than we did on that note. If you are doing a day trip to Punta Gorda, just 5 miles north of PG, follow a single-vehicle dirt road to Belcampo Hotel & Restaurant. A 2 mile journey up that road takes you to the top of the mountain with a fabulous resort that looks something like out of "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous". A little pricy for lunch, but worth the views and the free tram ride down to the river below through the jungle - kind of like an "old farts" zip line!! We traveled a lot in our 4-wheel vehicle to really get a feel for the country and its people. BEWARE of the SPEED HUMPS while approaching villages. While most of them are clearly marked, a few are not, and if you are not at almost a complete stop when you cross over one, you will go flying through the air, not to mention possible tire damage. You will see a lot of tire repair shops in major villages. Be sure the vehicle you rent has a full-size spare! Get to know the local fisherman coming by the cabanas. They can sell you fresh fish if you can't catch them yourselves, or even some fresh caught lobster - now that's a yummy meal! Yes, there are beach dogs, but I felt so safe with them around. They litteraly "adopted" us since we paid them so mucgh attention. I even went for early morning strolls on the beach by myself (which I NEVER do in a foreign country) and I felt perfectly safe with the dogs tagging along with me. If you don't want them around, don't encourage them. The staff was very friendly and attended to all our needs. We hope to return sometime to explore this beautiful area much more and would like to return to the Maine Stay possibly in their single unit. The monkey river tour and day a Laughing Bird Caye were our highlight tours. Don't miss them! Plenty of great places to eat all along the peninsula. You won't be disappointed in the food & drinks.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Private and secluded

  Private and secluded

  • Guest gypsybug
  • Date of stay 01/18/12
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  We spent a week at the Maine Stay and it was wonderful. It is completely private, we never saw the owners or the other guest in the other cabana's and only saw the staff when they were raking the seaweed back into the sea or hanging the hammocks. The beds were a bit hard and the outdoor furniture is mostly beds for the stray dogs that hang around but the location is perfect and the beach is wonderful. Bring bug spray with at least 50% deet because the bugs will eat you alive.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Our Belize Vacation at The Maine Stay

  Our Belize Vacation at The Maine Stay

  • Guest Annie
  • Date of stay 09/21/11
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  First of all, the pictures are everything you see and more. The cabanas are very comfortable and conveniently located to lots of sightseeing areas. We snorkeled in front of our beach and found starfish and coral. Drew and Karen are great hosts and helped coordinate our fishing trip with Kevin in the village (this is a must-do). We bought fresh lobster right off the beach from the locals and grilled it that evening with our fresh fish. We ate well! You can't beat having morning brewed coffee while watching the beautiful sunrises at the pier house and spotting a manatee or two. This is the place to go if you don't want to be bothered by too many tourists and spend time with the locals and just relax!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Ann... thanks to you and everyone for being such wonderful guests! And for taking such great photos... that I'm publishing on our blog with your permission.

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• A place to relax, revive, and recharge!

  A place to relax, revive, and recharge!

  • Guest Ruth
  • Date of stay 08/28/11
  • Review Submitted 09/20/11
  Two of us just spent a totally relaxing week at The Maine Stay in Seine Bight, Belize. The property was just as the descriptions and photos described. Drew and Karen, the owners, were extremely helpful but never intrusive. They had our grocery order on the counter when we arrived. Winston at JAGZ Auto Rental was very reliable and reasonable. Maya Airlines flew us to/from Belize City and Placencia. It was a fast flight to get to Placencia where Drew met us at the airport. I spent a week in Seine Bight sixteen years ago and I was delighted to see that not much had changed. Here are some of our favorite memories: *Getting reacquainted with Lola, the artist. She was as friendly as ever and had moved to her new place after a hurricane destroyed her previous location. *Buying fresh lobster from a man in a canoe right on the beach. Best meal ever! *Feeding Lady, the resident dog. She will eat just about anything but definitely prefers Alpo Prime Cuts dog food. *Eating at the Maya Hotel Bistro where the coconut shrimp was our favorite. Their Happy Hour is excellent. *Fishing on the pier and catching a fish with a licorice jelly-belly - much to the amusement of the few others nearby. *Discovering the chocolate factory and eating delicious dark, dark chocolate. *Eating breakfast at Dawn's in Placencia. The breakfast sandwich was huge and delicious. *Enjoying the atmosphere of Omar's in Placencia. The special of the day was excellent. *Eating fresh coconut macaroons from Brenda near the pier. As you can see from the above information, we spent our time eating, drinking, relaxing and actually doing nothing! What a fabulous place!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: One of the absolute delights about our vacation rental is seeing our guests so enjoying what our place and the Placencia Peninsula has to offer.

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Suite - $1295/week-$185/night (Jun 1-Oct 31)-3 night minimum
Suite - $1595/week-$228/night (Nov 1-May 31)-3 night minimum
Suite - $1895/week-$271/night (Dec 15-Jan 15)-7 night minimum
Partial weeks pro-rated, NO CHARGE additional guests
NO SERVICE CHARGE. 9% Belize Hotel tax. 25% (non-refundable) deposit.
Full Payment required 60 days prior to stay. Full refund (minus deposit)
if cancellation received at least 45 days prior to arrival.
If 45 to 30 days prior 50% refund. If 30 days or less, no refund.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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