Stylish Home and Garden, Near Downtown, Ruins and Jungle Tours

• Unique House

  Unique House

  • Guest Herb
  • Date of stay 03/26/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  The Kumquat Cottage ia a very large one bedroom. It was clean and the management was on top of things. We found all the amenities we wanted and some extras. The grounds were private and a delight to sit out in the late afternoons with a cool beverage. I would not recommend this place for handicapped as there are steps and changes in elevation although it is on one level, kind of. The outside also slopes. It is a couple blocks to walk to town, up hill on the way home. We made the walk at least twice each day. There are enough good restaurants to provide variety. The people we met were friendly without exception. A market is open daily with fresh local produce and stuff. We highly recommend Hanna Stables. For $30US each you can ride a horse with a knowledgable and fun guide to Xunantunich Mayan Site. The ride is one and a half hours thru pasture and woods along the Mopan River each way. The river is crossed by way of a hand cranked ferry. Xunantunich is amazing.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Look No Further

  Look No Further

  • Guest User
  • Date of stay 02/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/19/13
  Our stay at Kumquat Cottage could not have been more perfect. We loved the cottage and found the gardens to be amazing. The location was perfect also - an easy walk into town and far enough away to be quiet. Many thanks for sharing your wonderful cottage with us.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Charming and well equipped

  Charming and well equipped

  • Guest aljo
  • Date of stay 01/21/13
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  Kumquat cottage is delightful, and everything the photos and information describes. The kitchen has everything you need to cook for yourself, although the town's restaurants are so good you'll want to eat out sometimes. We stayed for a week, and loved both the cottage and San Ignacio. Sadly the weather wasn't cooperative, but that's Mother Nature for you! We visited ATM....not to be missed. We also drove ourselves to Caracol, which was a worthwhile yet bone-jarring experience. Xunantunich is lovely, as is the cafe across the road on the right coming off the hand crank ferry. Saturday market is hustle and bustle; Spanish Lookout very pretty and worth the drive if you have wheels. Nigel was very helpful in orienting us to the cottage; it was great to have the phone, wifi, and laptop. The gardens are very beautiful with OT's of plants, trees and birds. All in all.....lovely.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Kumquat Cottage

  Kumquat Cottage

  • Guest Myrna
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  We recently stayed a week here and loved it! Kumquat cottage was spacious, clean and we loved the backyard. Using the rooftop as a patio provided us with great views. The bed was so large we actually had to search for each other a few times! The availability of a laptop at the cottage was a surprise and greatly appreciated. We didn't use it but the cell phone was a comfort to have as well. Cottage is close to town so we were able to walk to a few points of interest. Highly recommend Xunanwich and Cahel Pech (which is a 20 min. walk from cottage). Sharon and Nigel recommended a tour operator (Elias) for Tikal, who was absolutely fabulous! We watched a few other guides @ Tikal and we were thankful we went with Elias (can't remember the tour company name but he is located in the Casa Blanca Guest house). The market is a must for fresh vegies, fruits and get awesome cheese frm the Mennonite ladies. We travelled on to Caye Caulker from here but we both agree that we liked San Ignacio more. We will be back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Unique stay in San Ignacio

  Unique stay in San Ignacio

  • Guest Mick
  • Date of stay 08/23/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  Beautiful gardens, even a creek. A safe, clean, alternative house within walking distance of downtown and outdoor market.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Loved Kumquat Cottage and San Ignacio Town

  Loved Kumquat Cottage and San Ignacio Town

  • Guest The McD's
  • Date of stay 08/07/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  We are a fgamily of four and stayed at Kumquat Cottage while we were visiting the Cayo area. Our only regret was that we were unable to stay at the Cottage, and in the area, longer. The Cottage is charming and quirky, the gardens beatiful and the location ideal. We had evertything we needed, including a great stone BBQ in the backyard.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Great place to stay in San Ignacio.

  Great place to stay in San Ignacio.

  • Guest capecodgal
  • Date of stay 06/17/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  Great stay at Kumquat. Just far enough away from the center of town to have some peace and quiet, but close enough so that it's just a short walk to grocery stores, restaurants, shops and tour guide offices. Very clean, every amenity you can think of (including a bread machine, espresso machine, cell phone and plenty of floor fans), no bugs, and a great staff that takes care of the place. We were not lacking for anything. Beautiful landscaping, no words could describe how gorgeous it is. Fruit trees, flowering trees, birds, butterflies, a babbling brook, an incredible view from the rooftop (we dragged up a couple of chairs and sat under the palms of a coconut tree for shade). Highly recommend bringing binoculars! Of course there are DVD's, books to read, magazines to peruse, a stereo for music...but who wants to stay inside that long? Nice neighborhood, no worries there. Our only concern, and it was a slight one, is the number of stairs in the house. Down a few stairs into the kitchen, down a few stairs into the bedroom, and of course up those stairs on the return walk. Not a big deal at all, there are nightlights to plug in for the after sun hours, but just thought you should be aware of them in case you have problems with stairs. We loved our stay at Kumquat. Definitely, if you want to go to Tikal, sign up with Elios at Casa Blanca (hotel in downtown San Ignacio). He has the best price going around, took excellent care of us, keeps his groups small, is highly informed, quite entertaining, and easy going. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Enjoyed the food at Hannah's very much,, although the wait staff never seemed happy to see us. Hard to get smiles from those folks. Ate at Flayva's, which was outstanding. Little hole in the wall kind of place, well run, food was to die for. Not fancy in any way, but they were very attentive, and definitely were trying to make sure we were completely satisfied. Cave tubing was a blast! Could do that over and over. Head on over to San Ignacio Hotel for a swim in their pool (quite pretty), or the green iguana project tour (we loved loved loved it). They also have a great medicinal trail with a highly informed guide, if you enjoy learning what natural cures mother nature offers us. Pretty walk along the river, lots of swimming birds and a few iguanas bathing in the sun. Don't forget to check out the farmer's market down the road near the river, incredible buys and everything is fresh.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Family enjoyed it

  Family enjoyed it

  • Guest Trimak
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 06/29/12
  We thought the house was great! Wish we could have stayed longer. It was a nice base for tours and close to good eating.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Fantastic time at Kumquat Cottage

  Fantastic time at Kumquat Cottage

  • Guest Solange
  • Date of stay 12/28/10
  • Review Submitted 02/03/11
  My friends and I (5 people) stayed at the cottage and had a wonderful time. The property was well-maintained - very simple, tasteful, and effective furnishing, plumbing, lighting. Though I didn't read the listing here, all of the information and photos seem accurate. We were grateful to have the guidance of the property's manager, Ricky, who did more than he needed to in helping us find our way about. I highly recommend the trip to the ATM cave and Hannah's restaurant. Also, though the name escapes me, the restaurant with the South Indian cuisine is amazing - leave a long time for service!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• CONVENIENT, REASONABLY PRICED, NICELY EQUIPPED, ECO FRIENDLY COTTAGE

  CONVENIENT, REASONABLY PRICED, NICELY EQUIPPED, ECO FRIENDLY COTTAGE

  • Guest NO KA OI
  • Date of stay 01/11/11
  • Review Submitted 01/18/11
  My daughter and I had a fabulous time during our recent visit to San Ignacio. The Kumquat Cottage was an excellent, reasonably priced, convenient choice for lodging. The architechtural design and decor of the cottage is creative and quirky. The gardens are a joy to explore. Bring your ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. San Ignacio's dogs love to bark night and day. Cable TV, Telephone, Cell phone, PC, Internet Access and kitchen appliances are provided. The shower does work but you need to follow the instructions in the guest information to get hot water. If you are expecting a 5 star resort go elsewhere and pay a lot more. But if you want a convenient, reasonably priced, nicely equipped cottage in a safe and friendly neighborhood then KUMQUAT may be a great choice for you. San Ignacio center is a short walk downhill. Good, inexpensive restaurants are plentiful. We especially enjoyed KO_OX HAN NAH, SANNY"S GRILL, SERENDIB, ELVIRA'S, and MARTHA'S. If you are fortunate, you will encounter "Rasta Man" selling his homemade conch fritters. They are delicious! Venture uphill to SWEET TINGS bakery (coconut cake is a must). Tours leave from town. John Chuc of Kin Wink Jungle tours is most highly recommended.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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Jan-Dec .. $80/night (3 night minimum)
Jan-Dec .. $480/week (one night free)
Jan-Dec .. $1440/month (one week free)

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