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Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef

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Pool
Living area
Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Maya Beach, Stann Creek
  • Place, Maya Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Placencia Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

downstairs bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 main bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

downstairs bathroom

Toilet

downstairs bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

downstairs bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

downstairs bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef

** Placencia, Belize is your ideal location! Our villa is a private property located in a quiet fishing village to seclude yourself away from others. You can distance your family and friends between reefs and rainforest in a little piece of paradise. We have our own dedicated onsite staff, properly trained to thoroughly clean the properties from top to bottom. In addition to our daily cleaning we have taken extra measures to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, phones, remote controls, handles, desks, toilets, sinks). **

Villa Groovy Gecko is a magnificent, large, very open, two story private waterfront beach house located directly on the Caribbean Sea in Placencia, Belize. Large infinity pool on beach, with outdoor covered area.

Home is built to enjoy the ocean front breezes and fresh air. Downstairs the large open air courtyard is complete with full outdoor kitchen and bar entertainment area.
Outstanding features radiate luxury and beauty throughout this exquisite 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath residence.

The home is meticulously maintained by full time onsite staff and very active owner.

The main home is two stories consisting of over 3,500 sq ft of living area and covered patios directly over looking a private beach and the ocean.

Upstairs in the home you will find the master bedroom with a large master bath and breathtaking views of the ocean. Upstairs also includes a second bedroom with a private bathroom, a large living room, dinning room, large well equipped open kitchen and a massive covered patio that goes across the entire back of the home overlooking the ocean.

The three remaining bedrooms are located on the first floor, each with its own private bath.

While the home is specifically designed to take advantage of the trade winds coming off the ocean the home is equipped with the latest high end ECO FRIENDLY SOLAR PANEL assisted A/C systems that not only are the quietest available anywhere but also VERY energy efficient.

Cook dinner on either the large outside gas grill or the Green Egg charcoal grill and enjoy a local drink while relaxing under the fans on the large covered patios just steps from the ocean.

We are located just 1 mile south from the Placencia Hotel and 1 mile north of Maya Beach. The home is uniquely located in upscale area that provides for a very private beach setting, yet it is close to fine dining and other upscale resorts in an exclusive section of Placencia, just 10 minutes from Placencia Village and air strip.

Effective July 14th 2022, the Government of Belize has decided to remove all public health measures at the points of entry in Belize. Belize Travel Insurance is now optional for entry. Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test is no longer required upon arrival and for entry into Belize.

Other features of the home include:
Privacy fence with driveway gate.
Home is decorated with local art, fully furnished and outfitted with all brand new EVERYTHING.
Custom high end construction and finish out, all high end natural stone flooring throughout with no carpet in home.

Following items are INCLUDED with rental:
CONCIERGE SERVICE
DAILY MAID SERVICE
24 HOUR CARETAKER
PRIVATE CHEF (3 days included with weekly rental) food not included
USE OF NEW 4 SEAT GAS GOLF CART
ONSITE LAUNDRY AND WASHING OF GUESTS CLOTHING BY ONSITE STAFF
USE OF KAYAKS AND BICYCLES AT HOME
TRANSFERS TO/FROM PLACENCIA AIRSTRIP
WI-FI WITH HIGH SPEED INTERNET

Concierge service by onsite care taker. Prior to your arrival, you will be sent an email to plan your menu and the chef will offer to pre-purchase any groceries you might like.

WE HAVE A CANCELLATION POLICY PLEASE ASK

Bedroom Setup:
Bedroom 1 First Floor - 2 Twins
Bedroom 2 First Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 First Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 4 Second Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 5 Second Floor - 1 King
Living Room Second Floor - 2 Pull out Sofas (very tight area if both sofas are used)

1 Pack and Play (crib) and 1 Portable High Chair Booster Seat

**DISCLAIMER***
We only have linens for the above mentioned beds and do not have any foldaway beds.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Placencia

Located in Placencia, this vacation home is on the beach. Inky's Mini Golf and Jaguar Bowling Lanes 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 Maya Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Maya Beach, Stann Creek

What's nearby

  • Maya Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Placencia Beach - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 27 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Hopkins Village Beach - 52 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa De Maíz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Maya Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bonefish Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Inky’s 19th Hole Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vern’s - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef on May 8, 2026 start from $1,056, 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.

Is Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Groovy Gecko, Awesome 5 bedroom ocean beach front villa with private chef located?

This Placencia vacation home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Maya Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach. Inky's Mini Golf and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every single thing was perfect! Clean, comfortable, accessible. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. 3 days with a phenomenal chef was a nice feature. The place is always clean/cleaned and if you ever need anything they are very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely helpful and accommodating. We had 10 people at the house and everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect stay at Groovy Gecko. The host was impeccable with ongoing communication and assistance with recommendations for transportation and tour providers. Mabel was always in touch with confirming our tour reservations, helped with restaurant reservations, and responsive to anything we needed. Staff kept the house clean, beach taken care of and even did our personal laundry. The oceanfront property was beautiful and everything we needed. Chef meals were also a highlight of our trip. The overall hospitality we received top notch. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This process and experience was fantastic from beginning to end. The only bad part was that we had to leave. The owner was an excellent communicator and had us prepared to arrive and the staff on site was amazing. We hope to be able go back to this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the overall layout and accommodations; enjoyed by the entire family. Kitchen appliances (dishwasher and stove) need a little updating. One bedroom shower had troubles draining.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and located right on the beach. Home was exactly as described and in the photos, and was immaculately maintained. Plenty of toys on the beach - kayaks and paddle boards which are shared by the three homes all next to each other, also had cornhole boards as well. Upon request we were also able to obtain bikes and basic snorkel equipment. Lots of nice outdoor seating, including hammocks. The team that handled the property were all wonderful - the property manager, chef, cleaning staff, and outdoor maintenance staff were all so kind and hardworking and took incredible care of the property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

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

Groovy 25

We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived til the moment we drove out of the gate, Mabel and staff saw to our every need! Special shout out to Manuel for the delicious meals that he prepared. Also to the maintenance guys for removing the seaweed from the beach for our event photo shoot! This is a wonderful property in a great location with the absolute best staff! Our stay could not have been better!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Groovy Gecko for 50th

Our stay was wonderful. The chef did not serve one bad meal. Housekeeping was really good at being unseen while they worked! Would go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

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

Beautiful location!

Took an extended family and had a blast. Plenty of space for everyone and a great location for pool and beach time. Property manager and staff were all fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

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

Amazing visit to Belize

Terrific communication with Gerri prior to arrival which set the tone for the week! Villa was clean well stocked. Villa is just as pictured. Staff was exceptional! Beach and pool were great
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in belize. The house was beautiful we had everything we needed. Captin Jacks was a local tour company that we booked all but 1 of our excursions with. They picked us up out of the driveway all were very good trips. A few ended up being private yours. Lucky us! Housekeeping came everyday and tidy up everything up changed linen twice a week and did laundry every day! That was a great thing to have. They raked the beach each moring. We loved the kayaking. We took them out almost every day. One other highlights was Manny our chef. Every single meal was great. Cant say enough good about the chef service. One other thing that was great is you can find starfish and jelly fish from the kayak and from the peir we saw a group of manatees several times. Ocean was warm water. Pool was very refreshing on hot days especially. They had everything we needed in this beautiful home. We will definitely try to go back. We stayed 2 weks and wanted to stay a bit longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Amazing Adventure

Everything was perfect! Property was incredible, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was AMAZING!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

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

Family Vacation

Great place for a vacation. The staff was amazing and very helpful. Grounds around the house are beautiful. We had a great time.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Winter Break

Simply amazing property and staff. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley Z.

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

Luxurious stay, perfect for large groups!

Our group of 9 people had a fantastic time at Villa Groovy Gecko. Our favorites: the private chef / menu (including fresh fish and lobster), the team at the Villa (including daily laundry service and unlimited coconuts to consume), enough space for our entire group to stay comfortably, amenities (corn hole, plenty of kayaks and paddle boards). Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Groovy gecko

We had a great stay and Geri was amazing to work with. She assisted with our every need to make sure our trip was unforgettable from start to finish!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Paradise in Placencia

Villa Groovy Gecko is a slice of paradise in the Caribbean. It's a private beach front villa with all the amenities of a resort. It's a great location, close to the store and restaurants and the staff is very accommodating and friendly as well. We had an amazing time and did not want to leave our little paradise. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon G.

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

6 nights in Placencia

Just returned from a week at Groovy Gecko. The house is beautiful and well appointed. The pool, beach and house accommodations were just as pictured and described. We were particularly impressed with the housekeeping staff and chef. All of our requests were met with quick response. When we return to Belize, Groovy Gecko will be our first and only choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

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

Family

Villa Groovy Gecko provided the great location for our family of ten vacation. On site amenities were available to all ages. The staff were great, assisting us with our inquiries regarding the property and area activities. Our Chef provided fantastic meals. Again, our thanks to all the staff and Geri, all of you made our stay most memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Fun in Belize

Lovely, pleasant staff. Daily laundry. Easily able to plan daily activities to keep the troops entertained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Family get away

Great property for teenagers who all want their own rooms and bathrooms. A lot to do on property and a perfect home base for snorkeling and scuba diving. We went in wet season so the mosquitos and sand flys were bad, but only at night. Staff and host super responsive and nice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugues M.

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

Really Nice!

We had a wonderful stay at Groovy Gecko villa! The villa and location were fantastic, staff, food and service were awesome! We did felt like they were people caring about us. We had so much fun and valuable family time. Thank you so much, we strongly recommend Gerianne’s villas without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Amazing vacation!

We recently stayed at Groovy Gecko for 6 days and it was perfect. The property is beautiful and the staff were so accommodating and pleasant. We were there with 10 people and there was plenty of space for everyone. The house and grounds were immaculate at all times. Anything we asked for was answered and handled asap. We had the chef for 3 of the days and we were in heaven. I would definitely recommend this property, def 5 star!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Geriann Beck

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I recently changed my listing number and now VRBO reads that we are new. We have the Same staff and same owner since 2013.
I fell in love with Belize and this is a great house for you to fall in love also.

Why they chose this property

There are so many reasons why we chose Placencia Belize starting with the wonderful people. Belizeans are friendly, helpful and welcoming. You just need to take a look to see another reason we love it here. The beauty is unbelizeable.. Ocean views to mountain views it is stunning. I love that you can do so many things here.
Zip line, river tube, snorkel, fish, see howler monkeys and the Mayan Ruins. Or you can just sit and enjoy the views.. And I don't even want to start with the food. It is so fresh and delicious. Farm to table.

Groovy Gecko will have all the amenities a family or group of friends could want in their vacation rental.

What makes this property unique

On-site staff, daily maid service (wow go home with clean clothes) 4 seat golf cart, award wining personal chef, kayaks, bikes all included and concierge services

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