Gladden Private Island

About Chris Krolow

David Keener, CEO of Vision Properties, a successful entrepreneur and developer, and Chris Krolow, CEO of Private Islands Inc and Executive Producer and Host of HGTV's Island Hunters combed the earth to find the most private island for their next project. They took a flight over the most vibrant, picturesque part of the world’s second-largest barrier reef and spotted Gladden Caye 20 miles northeast of Placencia, Belize. The aerial views of white sands popping against turquoise sea were breathtakingly beautiful, but it was the second, smaller island behind Gladden that truly caught their eye. Chris Krolow purchased this villa in 2015

Why Chris Krolow chose Placencia

Some private island vacation opportunities offer a single home on an island for the ultimate in solitude, but they require either self-catering or intrusive staff. Others provide impeccable service in a resort setting, yet no matter how spread out the bungalows, there are still other guests, staff and maintenance crews on the grounds. David and Chris immediately realized that Gladden Caye delivered the solution they were searching for: a main island for a single villa and a smaller island that could make the staff accessible yet invisible. The project was constructed with all support structures on the smaller island hidden from sight-lines of the main house, and there are no neighbors to be seen in any direction, making Gladden Caye the most private island resort experience in the world – a short flight from most major cities in the US and Canada.

What makes this Villa unique

All inclusive: All meals prepared by a gourmet chef, all beverages including wine and champagne, all activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, spa treatments, transfers from and to Belize City. Included in the price for a 7 day stay is a one-way 35 minute helicopter transfer over the barrier reef directly to Gladden. -Transfers within Belize included in the rate- By Helicopter: Included in a 7+ night stay (starting from USD 2,000 one way for stays less than 7 nights) A Gladden representative will meet you at customs and take you directly to the helicopter where you will be whisked away over the Belize Barrier Reef and land directly on Gladden 35-40 minutes later. This is truly an amazing experience and will save you a few hours of traveling. Maya Air: Your regional flights from Belize City to Placencia are included in the rate and booked through us. When you arrive in Placencia you will be escorted by a Gladden representative directly to Gladden by speed boat which takes between 40 and 50 minutes.