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Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$72
avg per night

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Santa Elena, Cayo District
  • Place, San Ignacio Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Iguana Conservation Project
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Price is $72 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

San Ignacio

Located in San Ignacio, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and Aguacate Lagoon Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and Belize Botanic Gardens. Benque Viejo House of Culture and García Sisters' Place are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Macal River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Ignacio Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hive - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ko-Ox Han-Nah - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hode's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Guava Limb Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee De Los Mayas - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

Private, Secure, Macal River guest Cabana with kitchette. Fenced property with automatic gate opener and off street parking. WiFi, Cable TV, A/C, Hot and cold water. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the large market in San Igancio.

Our place is close to the city center, great views, restaurants and dining, art and culture, and parks. You’ll love our place because of the views, the location, and privacy. As well as our Personal Hospitality. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers.

Close to everything. Easy access to taxis and buses. Walking distance to downtown and the market (10 minutes).

Beautiful views of downtown San Ignacio and the rain forest. Property sits high above the river. There is a covered picnic table area with plug in and light, and laundry facilities as well as filtered water onsite. No need to buy water!!

Owners live on this private property and we are not a public resort or hotel.

Check in time is anywhere between 12-6 pm. Just give us a smaller window of arrival so we can be here to welcome you. And checkout is 11 am, but we are very flexible. If you need special arrangements we will do everything possible to accommodate you.

Easy access to tours, transportation, restaurants, banks, churches, stores. We will book any tours you want with our trusted local tour company. So many options and so many things to do. So many great restaurants/bars. Ask us and we can recommend some of our favorites.

Off street parking is included. Public transportation and taxis are plentiful. We are two blocks off the George Price Highway in Santa Elena. Most tour companies will pick you up at our gate.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Wish Willy Getaway Cabana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana on Mar 22, 2026 start from $72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wish Willy Getaway Cabana located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Macal River and San Ignacio Market. San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts are also within 15 minutes.

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had an awesome stay with Julie and Gary. Terrific hosts, and a terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Ignacio Visit

Our stay was wonderful at Wish Willy! Julie and Gary are excellent hosts taking care of any needs! The location is fabulous with a quick walk to town where there are lots of food options. We had pickups directly from Wish Willy for tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alida M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super sweet

Great location and sweet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great owners and location

Julie and Gary are fantastic hosts. They arranged tours for us in advance of our stay and recommended all the best restaurants and experiences. Location is a quick 10-15 minute walk to San Ignacio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Really great place. Awesome views of the river and surrounding nature (birds, iguanas, etc). Walking distance to both towns. Don't forget to get some salsa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like family

Julie & Gary made me feel like a member of the family; Ready to aid if/when I needed. Had suggestions for a variety of activities or restaurants. (For me) walking distance to downtown and neighboring San Ignacio (15-20 min walk)Plus benefit to taste some of Julie’s Zucchini’s salsa!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Hosts!

Julie and Gary were absolutely fabulous! Their communication in the weeks leading up to arrival was phenomenal. They greeted me with a warm welcome and were extremely helpful in area familiarization. Their cabanas are beautiful and clean and provide the best view in the city. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Julie is a Wonderful Host

I got a little turned around, and called Julie. She talked me through getting to her place. She even scheduled your for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Convenient and comfortable

Gary and Julie are wonderful hosts and even set up a dinner at a nearby restaurant for all the guests (nine of us) who were staying at Wish Willy (which, by the way, is a kind of lizard). The view of the river and the jungle around it may be misleading--it's an easy walk into San Ignacio (across the bridge) to restaurants, the market, and the bus station. We recommend room number one--very spacious with its own deck. Other rooms are pretty small for two people but would work great for one. Julie will set up tours and trips and bus transport is easy to access. The whole place is clean in very informal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!! Highly Recommend

Julie and Gary are amazing hosts. Their place is so wonderful, secluded and accommodating. We had a cute little efficiency with everything we needed. Probably the best part of staying here is the hosts Julie and Gary and their amazing deck high above the river. They were great about pointing out things they knew we were interested in such as birds and other wildlife. Julie gave us a tour of town and offered suggestions for restaurants and good attractions and activities. The places we ate at her suggestion were really good. We did the Raptor Center as well and thoroughly enjoyed that. The place is wonderful, the hosts are incredibly likable and helpful and the deck at their compound is amazing. Hated to leave. Would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022