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Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience

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Beach
Upstairs Master Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 126800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Placencia, Stann Creek District
  • Placencia Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Maya Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Suite One

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Downstairs Suite Three

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Downstairs Suite Two

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Main Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Suite One Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Suite Three Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Suite Two Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Living Area Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Main Suite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience

Ideally located on a 5 acres with 350 feet of white-sand beach yet only 2 miles from town. The villa has two floors with a wrap around deck on each. On the ground floor, there are three bedroom suites, each with a private bath along with a comfortable breezeway and easy access to the pool. Upstairs includes the common living areas and kitchen as well as another master suite. The splendid terrace overlooks the beach on one side and the pristine jungle and Maya mountains on the other. Here you can relax and enjoy the cool ocean breezes as you sip your morning coffee.

With 5 acres and over 350 feet of beach, there is an amazing quiet and privacy. With only 1/2 mile to the airstrip and 2 miles to town you have the convenience to readily visit the many unique restaurants and attractions of Placencia and its famous central sidewalk.

Top Reasons to rent Villa Ranguana instead of other Placencia properties:

1. 350 ft of beach: lots of white sand beach, great shallow swimming beach for the kids, a few coral heads for snorkeling - hands down the best beach of any home available for rent in Placencia

2. Cooling ocean breezes - beach side location means natural ocean breezes keep you cooler than the lagoon side - and most importantly keep away the bug problems lagoon side homes may suffer

3. 5 acres of privacy: plenty of privacy that you will not enjoy in homes located closer to the village - and the property is deep enough that there is not the road noise that can be so common for homes up north along Placencia road

4. Best location - only 2 miles from town means easy access to Tutti Frutti for your daily gelato fix, and easy access to the dozens of quality restaurants, shops, groceries, tours and activities of Placencia Village - many other properties further north (e.g. Maya beach or the Plantation) can mean a 30 to 40 minute drive to the village

5. Wrap-around, shaded deck makes it easy to relax and watch over the kids playing in the pool or out in the ocean

Guest access
The villa is only rented as an entire unit. Guests have access to the entire villa and the surrounding grounds including pool, beach and gardens.

Other things to note
Each of the 4 master suites are individually air-conditioned for sleeping comfort.

Owners have recently made available Casa Ranguana, which is a 2 bedroom house next door, that can be rented in conjunction with the Villa for large groups. VRBO listing 3025760.

About reviews: The property has been available for rent for many years and has consistently received stellar reviews. For 2016 through 2019 - a separate company rented the property for 40 weeks a year and filled it with their private clients. Very few of those booking came through VRBO, and as a result most the reviews from those clients are not available here on VRBO. Additional reviews can be seen on google or on other rental platforms.

Getting to Villa Ranguana: we are located about half a mile from the Placencia Airstrip. From the US - most people fly into Belize City (about 2-3 hr flight from Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami or 5 hr from Los Angeles). From Belize City there are 3 options: 1. a 20 minute local flight on Maya or Tropic Air to Placencia airstrip, 2. you can rent a vehicle and drive down to Placencia from Belize City which takes about 2-3 hours or 3. we can recommend a driver to transfer you down.

Private chef available for some or all meals at an additional cost.

Property has received Belize's Gold Standard Certification allowing for travel during Covid times.

Property manager

Stan Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Placencia

Located in Placencia, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Inky's Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Placencia, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Placencia Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Maya Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Omars Creole Grub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rumfish Y Vino - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ranguana - Ultimate Beachfront Vacation - Privacy, Luxury, Convenience located?

Located in Placencia, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Placencia Beach, Silk Caye Beach, and Jaguar Bowling Lanes. Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family vacation in Placencia!
Villa Ranguana was the perfect stay for a family vacation for 7 adults in Placencia. The villa is beautiful and very well kept! Albert and Francee are fantastic and were helpful with anything we needed during our stay. Chef Nelson was also amazing coming throughout our stay to cook great meals. Everything was just as described online and we all would definitely recommend Villa Ranguana and Placencia for a Belize vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This property is amazing. The on site manager, house keeping, grounds keepers all did an amazing job. We were not expecting daily house keeping, were we’re not expecting daily beach towels, we would come back from excursions or lunch ect and it was as if had just arrived. If you happen to have a group in need of a property of this size you will be more than happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun fun fun
Nelson,Albert and Francee were so helpful and were there for anything we needed We had a great time
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
9 Days, 8 Friends, 1 Birthday
Our group rated this vacation #1. Villa Ranguana didn’t disappoint. We had everything we needed and it was in a location where we felt safe, had privacy, and a beautiful ocean view. It was clean and well-maintained by Albert and Francee who live next door. They were perfect hosts, stocked groceries, and arranged golf cart rentals for our arrival. You will need a golf cart if you want to go anywhere, and you want them reserved before you get there. I had waited too long and could not find any in Placencia, but Albert saved the day by finding our group, two brand-new golf carts! Albert also arranged for Chef Nelson to cook Belizean dinners for us. We highly recommend Nelson. We liked Placencia and Villa Ranguana so much that we are already discussing a return in 2027.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
We have stayed at this house twice now. Both times have been great! The location is perfect for being laid back and away from the busyness but also just close enough to go into town everyday for some groceries and eating at the restaurants. We highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and wonderful property
Villa Ranguana is an amazing place. We had a spectacular time with friends. Francee and Albert were very accommodating and were always available. Highly recommended for future visitors. Close to the action, but also remote and private. Our party of 10 thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spectacular property
What a magical place! The home is as amazing as advertised, and the owner is communicative. The caretakers, Albert and Francee are delightful and always willing to help, and their gorgeous pup, Archie, was an especially nice surprise since all of us are dog people and were missing our own beasties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 ⭐️ accommodation & hosts!
Villa Ranguana is amazing and exceeded our expectations! The home is beautiful and spacious, with spectacular views of the ocean. The private beach is lovely, one can swim, snorkel, or kayak (provided by villa) in the ocean or dip in the freshwater pool. The location is an easy golf cart trip into the village of Placencia for a taste of local cuisine or to purchase a souvenir locally crafted. Albert & Francee were exceptional hosts, and dog, Archie, the perfect greeter! They were extremely friendly, highly responsive, and very helpful; helped book tours and restaurants, provided daily cleaning, and even arranged to have Chef Mark prepare dinner - delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend. If you are considering Villa Ranguana, book now!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

angie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Can’t say enough good things about the property from the private beach, beautiful outdoor area, and caretaker, Albert, checking on us everyday to make sure our needs were taken care of!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do this justice
Our stay was amazing. All six of us staying said the pictures didn’t do it justice at all. The house was amazing and very clean and more beautiful than the pictures show. Albert was so helpful and booked a couple excursions plus a chef for a couple nights. We had rental car issues and he was on it helping us if he could. The air in the rooms worked great. The one minor thing was the master bed was more firm than I like to sleep on but I still had a great nights sleep. Highly recommend this house for just friends or even family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous relaxing week at Villa Ranguana
We took our family to Belize to celebrate my 75th birthday & our 25th wedding anniversary. We chose Villa Ranguana because it a)looked beautiful, b) had a pool AND a private beach & 3) it was close to town. We were delighted when we arrived to a spotlessly clean villa that was exactly as shown in the photos. Totally private, beautiful views of the sea, nice rooms & Albert & Francee the caretakers who lived next door. We had asked for a private chef to cook dinners & 1 breakfast for the 9 of us & they got Ray, who used to cook for a fine local restaurant, the Breezeway. It was the best decision we made. We handled breakfasts & came home to delicious Belizran style meals almost every night. At a reasonable cost! We dealt with all the people recommended by Dave, the owner of the Villa and were well taken care of on every tour. Monkey River was so cool & the Garifuna center in Hopkins with Jason was a unique experience. Truly Wild Belize was great as was Ranguana Caye - we almost wish we had stayed there! I highly recommend Villa Ranguana for a great Belize vacation in Placencia. We would absolutely go back@
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
We stepped out of our taxi and simply said "Wow. This is ours?" The Villa was beyond my expectations. The expansive beach, pool, terrace, huge rooms, sea breezes, sunrise views, outdoor shower in main bath, living space, kitchen...It was everything we hoped for and more. Albert & Francee were so warm and helpful in every way. They helped us with booking snorkeling, fishing, horseback riding and in-house massages as well as cooking us a birthday dinner that was delicious and pre-stocking the fridge for our arrival! We felt like royalty. The location was good as well, extremely private beach with two solid restaurants basically at the end of the driveway. The ocean was warm and great for floating/snorkeling. Our fishing guide picked us up right from the beach. One bummer was the sand flies/no see ums - bring deet / anti-itch cream. We were covered in bites. Highly recommend Villa Ranguana and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bespoke Stay with Anything and Everything You Could Want!
From before we arrived when we were taken to the airport, this property and the people that care for it have been amazing! Before we arrived, I spent many hours and many more emails chatting with our host and finding all of the information I needed for the various people that would be with me. This included where doctors were located, finding us a private Chef to hire, and giving us advice on the best places to find adventure! Once we were there, Albert and Francie took care of all our needs. They are the caretakers that live in the house next door. Whenever I would text or ask them for something, they helped me within minutes! They are both kind and friendly people. They helped arrange tours, talked to us about great places to eat, told us stories about their lives, and we're simply wonderful to have around if we needed them! The rooms each came with their own bathroom and each one was gorgeous. The upstairs master bedroom has views that look out onto the ocean. Each of the downstairs rooms open to the beach mirror feet away. You can hear the beautiful sound of the surf every night as you fall asleep. While we chose to have a private chef, there are many wonderful places to eat. If you do not use a private chef, you can still have all your food pre-stocked by Albert! It was comforting to arrive after a day of travel and be able to sit down with some food already in the refrigerator. There are kayaks and chairs right on the beach to be used whenever you wish. There are as many towels as you could want! Since our party was always either in the pool or in the ocean, that came in handy! We also rented a golf cart from Captain Jak's which was dropped off and picked up at our location. Since Captain Jack's knows the location and Albert, everything went completely smoothly. For those of you wanting to know about Wi-Fi and the television, both are available and both work well. Albert showed us how to use the remote for the TV and we found everything we wanted. The the Wi-Fi worked well in every room and even by the pool and on the beach. If any of you need to use the Wi-Fi for work, it should be fine. I don't know what else to say about this place to convince you that it is an absolute dream! The owner even checked in with me halfway through the stay to see how things were going. If you are considering staying here, consider no longer! You will have the time of your life!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at Villa Ranguana and Casa
We had a fantastic stay at the property. We had 17 people and rented the Villa and adjacent Casa. Albert, the onsite caretaker, was very pleasant and helpful. The villa is set up for plenty of privacy for a larger group and has plenty of toys to enjoy the ocean. I’d recommend using Albert to help with logistics on transportation and organized day trips. The excursion to Ranguana island is well with the cost and boat ride. We’d recommend Villa Ranguana or the Casa to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to relax
Very clean, efficient house service (Albert and Francis) and on call chef (Ray, who we nearly took home in our luggage!). Booked all tours through Jason at Truly Wild Belize and golf carts at Captain Jaks. Dave the owner checks in and all of that together, made for a truly relaxing stay. The folks in Placencia, and all the places we toured, were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend Ranguana as a villa to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Both the Chef Nelson and the caretaker Alberto and his wife were outstanding Everything was first class
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This property was just as beautiful as the pictures show! We had an amazing time with 3 couples and 2 kids. We rented golf carts that were perfect transportation to town. We highly recommend taking the puddle jumper from Belize city to Placencia. The airport is right by the house. The caretaker was very helpful and checked on us every morning. While we were there a sea turtle came and laid eggs one night on the beach. It was stunning. Great for a large family vacation! They also have a lot of kitchen supplies (pot,pans, glassware etc) we cooked dinner multiple nights and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Our group had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property. Plenty of room to spread out inside and out, very comfortable beds, gorgeous bathrooms, perfect location, spotlessly clean. Albert and Francisca were very kind and helpful and the owner also was tremendously helpful in answering many questions pre-departure. 100% recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyla K., Miles City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!
This is a very beautiful property and well taken care of. Albert and Francee are great .If you have a family or just friends you need to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property well looked after super staff!
Seamless all went smoothly! Great location.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
This property was the perfect backdrop for my birthday celebration. It was wonderful. The views are breathtaking. It’s a little slice of heaven. The property manager’s were accommodating and the place has everything you need to relax, dine and enjoy. My friends and I had a great stay and are already planning our return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private luxury
Villa Ranguana is everything the pictures say. Private, beautiful, and peaceful beachfront. The Villa itself is truly fantastic. Huge bedrooms, a spectacular kitchen/common area, and an all-encompassing porch. Albert and Francisca are wonderful, and helped us out with major issues (Covid, other medical problems) and minor issues (setting up tours, minor maintenance). Having them available was an amazing addition to our stay. Albert appears to know everybody and can get things done. Francisca keep the Villa sparkling, and showed us how to make tortillas. Dave (the owner) provided a lot of really helpful information and advice before we arrived. Placencia is a really interesting village, with a surprising number of really great restaurants and bars. There are several grocery stores and innumerable souvenir stores to keep your fridge and suitcase full. I recommend taking the commuter flight from Belize City to Placencia. It is much easier than the 3+ hour drive over 50 or so speed bumps! We spent a fair amount of time snorkeling right off the shore. No reefs, but an easy time and there are lots of starfish, some rays, and a few other fishes.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., North Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Property was better than we expected. Caretaker and cleaning was 5 +++++ Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to all . Great experience!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation Ever!
We stayed at Villa Ranguana for 5 nights and it was the best vacation ever! From booking the vacation to help with excursions, trip details and directions the entire process was flawless. We took advantage of a private chef for 3 meals a day and the food was absolutely incredible! Mateo and Marvin are amazing cooks!! Each meal out did the previous one! Alberto and Francisca were incredibly helpful! Alberto helped with excursions and general info at the house. Francisca did an amazing job cleaning the house while we were there! We hope to return to Villa Ranguana some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best!
First off, the owner is very communitive and the caretake Alberto is extremely helpful. I have booked many VRBO homes and never had the owner reach out to me within a day of booking. Email and text, it was all very helpful and made us feel at ease. The property is amazing! Cool vibe, well maintained and very comfortable. There wasn't a bad day to be had. We love the beach and the water was very warm! Diving is awesome in Belize! This home allowed us the space and comfort to bring our two-year-old, giving him space to run without having to worry about neighbors. This home far exceeds expectations and is a splendid value once you enjoy it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

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