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Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A

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A resort with thatched-roof huts, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, a palm tree, and a garden with pink flowers.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a bicycle, and a door with a wooden frame.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A room with a wooden bed, large windows, and a view of a thatched-roof building and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the shore, this vacation home features ocean views and accommodates 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 2 bicycles, a separate living room, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy fishing, motorboating, and kayaking nearby, while the patio, deck, and porch offer ample outdoor space. Visit Cerros and the Clock Tower for local attractions.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Corozal, Corozal District
  • Place, Cerros
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Hall
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Corozal Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corozal (CZH)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A

Orchid Bay is a resort community located on a protected cove on the beautiful Bay of Chetumal in northern Belize. Casita 9A is an 1150 square foot, 2 bedroom (one is a loft) one bath home with complete kitchen, air conditioning, and a large screened in porch right on the waterfront. It has beautiful Belizean hardwood ceilings, loft walls, and furniture. The use of our 2 Bicycles and DVD movies are included. (No television channels are available yet.)
It is not located right in Corozal. It is 12 miles on a newly paved road with two brand new bridges. Takes 25 minutes from Corozal.
---Options for getting to Orchid Bay :
1) Fly to Belize City and rent a 4X4. (All agencies have them) There are two options to drive to Orchid Bay. (each takes approx. 2 1/2 hrs and we will provide directions on request)
a) Take the paved Northern Highway to Corozal and then turn right at One Mall. Follow the signs to Orchid Bay Resort. This is the best way for your first time to Orchid Bay.
b) Take the paved Northern Highway to Orange Walk. Then turn to San Estevan, Little Belize and then to Orchid Bay. Unpaved road from San Esteban.
2) Fly to Belize City and then hire a transfer to drive you to Orchid Bay.
3) Fly to Belize City and then fly to Corozal. Hire a transfer company to take you to Orchid Bay (approx. US$50) or rent a vehicle in Corozal. The cost is approx. $80/day including insurance. Belize has two national airlines : Tropic Air and Maya Island Air.
5) Fly into Cancun and then take Tropic Air to Belize City and then do one of the options above.
6) Fly into Cancun and rent a vehicle. Make sure you ask if the vehicle can be taken across the border to Belize.
7) Fly into Cancun and take ADO bus lines to Corozal, Belize and then get transfer company to pick you up and bring you to Orchid Bay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do have a steep ladder to the loft.
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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
Only outside of the Casita.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash all your dishes. Sorry the dishwasher doesn't work at this time.
Leave the linens on the bed and towels hanging the housekeepers will take care of those.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please treat our home like you would if it were your own. No smoking, no pets, no BBQ's Furniture should remain inside, only folding beach chairs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 481751vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chunox

Located in Orchid Bay, a neighbourhood in Chunox, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Corozal House Of Culture and Corozal Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cerro Maya and Cerros. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Corozal, Corozal District

What's nearby

  • Cerros - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Miami Beach - 25 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Town Hall - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Santa Rita Archaeological Reserve - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Corozal Museum - 27 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Corozal (CZH) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corozo Blue's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Blue’s Lounge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mar's VIP - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Marlu - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Corozo Blue's - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A located?

This Orchid Bay holiday home is on the beach, 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Cerro Maya, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Miami Beach and Cerros. Corozal - Gateway To Ancient Chactemal is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

This place is better than the pics! I've been coming to Belize for 7 years now and this kitchen is the best I've experienced! And this casita is the best on the property as it is secluded and has amazing ocean views. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orchid Bay

My family and I stayed at Casita 9A in Orchid Bay and it was excellent! They had everything you could possibly need and the location of the Casita was perfect. It was on the end and just as the picture shows it. Inside the Casita was clean with plenty of extras. We were all very, very happy staying there and would love to go back (this time with the granddaughters in place of the grandsons, lol). Everyone at Orchid Bay was very nice and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad you had an amazing adventure in Belize. Thank you for taking such good care of our home. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

My Winter Wonderland

8/10 -1 for pots and pans -2 for Tradewinds (et al.) but +1 back for Monday Soup Nights. Jumping off of end of pier was a few degrees cooler than the always cloudy swimming pool. The 2 bikes & ice machine in fridge were very nice amenities. May temps & BEL power grid means only winter visits in the future for me. I will be back to Belize soon!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise Awaits

Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed our time at this wonderful getaway. The Casita was perfect. The staff at Orchid Bay was more than accommodating. Just relax or enjoy the bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards. We took advantage of some excursions to see Mayan ruins and snorkeling (snakelin in local jargon) on the great coral reef. Don't forget the yoga if you are so inclined. I'm sure I have left something out. Pack your sense of adventure and be prepared to do things Caribbean style and on Caribbean time. Did I mention the food?
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for choosing our Casita to stay in on your adventures to Belize. So glad you had a great time and thanks for taking good care of our home. We hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Belize

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful Casita. Located at 1 end of the Orchid Bay resort, 1 minute walk to the main beach, restaurant and activity center. Last Casita next to a new pier and quiet swimming area. This was perfect during the Easter holidays with the resort being very active during the day but we could always escape to our peaceful section. Loved sitting in the screened in porch every night. Enjoyed the sunset from the pier every night.The Casita has everything you need for comfort and self catering.Our hosts were great with communication, before and during our stay. Always responsive and provided lots of useful information. Felt like we were talking with friends right from the beginning. The resort staff were also very friendly and helpful.Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2025
Glad to hear you loved our Jungle oasis. Thank you for being such amazing guests and leaving our home like you found it. We hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful everything

The location was gorgeous, we had our own beach in the backyard. The property had beautiful views of the and sunsets. It was immaculately kept with everything you would need and more. A lovely screened in veranda with a chaise to enjoy the sounds of the beach while reading a book. The grounds are immaculately kept and the bungalows spaced for plenty of privacy. The bungalows themselves are beautifully built for a perfect beach getaway. Plenty to do in the area if you can tear yourself away. Mayan ruins and Corozal as well as a butterfly garden and a nature preserve as well a sleepy coastal fishing village all well within driving distance. As a family the bungalow offered a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer. There is a restaurant on site and staff to help with anything and they were.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2023
So glad you enjoy our little piece of Heaven! We hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We really enjoyed staying here. The place was open, spacious and beautiful. I would definitely go back for a longer period of time. We only had 2 days and that just wasn't enough time to enjoy all it had to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Casita

We truly enjoyed our stay @ Casita 9A. This Casita was beautiful inside and out. It was well equipped with everything we needed. Very clean and nicely arranged. Excellent views of the bay. We rode the hand-cranked ferry every time we went to town. Very interesting for certain. The only thing missing from our visit was the lack of nicely paved roads. Other than that...we love, love, loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing vacation getaway

Though the ride in is on some bumpy roads, it's well worth the trek. Nice beach, great for if you like kayaks and paddle boards. Cute cat and dog, excellent wifi David is great at recommending things to do in the country and gives a great boat tour of the neighboring towns along the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad you enjoyed Orchid Bay! Along with all the comforts of home in our cozy Casita. The community has a lot to offer too! We appreciate David at the Tradewinds Restaurant and all he and his crew do to help make your vacation an awesome adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing comfort in the jungles of Belize

We love it in Belize at Orchid Bay and will return again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed Orchid Bay!

This place was even better than the photos look! 9A is at the end of a row of casitas in the Orchid Bay community, it's right by the water and mangroves, with a dock and small beach a few steps from the front door. We enjoyed having the windows open at night and just listened to the water and sounds of the jungle. It was so peaceful. The Casita was very clean, with modern convenieces, and provided everything we needed during our stay. We cooked there a couple nights and ate at the Tradewinds Cafe a couple times, which is a short walk from 9A. The books and binders in the casita provide a wealth of information about the rental and the area. David at the Tradwinds was also very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of information and recommendations. At Orchid Bay you can hang at the beach or pool, enjoy a cocktail or ceviche, bike, paddle board or kayak. Or just walk around the grounds, they have done an amazing job with the landscaping, beautiful flowers and plants. You can get a great view from the water tower and might see some wildlife too. Close by you can venture to the nearby Cerros ruins and explore some of the smaller villages. Or take a day-trip on a ferry or Tropic Air to amazing snorkeling at the reef off of Ambergris Caye. FYI - Orchid Bay is not a touristy destination like Ambergris Caye. The town of Corozol is the nearest that has groceries, ATM and supplies and is about an hour away down a dirt road and via two hand-cranked ferries. If you want a more quiet, authentic Belize experience we would recommend you stay here and explore the area. We felt very safe, everyone we met on the trip was very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time and would return to explore more someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
So glad to hear you had an amazing time at our home in Orchid Bay. We love getting away from the cold and relaxing in the beauty of Belize. Thank you for taking such great care of our home away from home. We hope you will come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

tranquille

Très bel endroit paisible et envoutant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Google translate: Very nice peaceful and captivating place. Jean so glad to hear you had a peaceful and relaxing time. We hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for being such amazing guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Orchid Bay Casita 9a was a fantastic vacation, ocean beach only steps away.

We talked with the casita owner before heading to Belize. She gave us a great deal of information about her casita and Belize in general. We were well prepared for the trip and planned some wonderful adventures while there. We want to thank her for the personal, caring insights she shared with us. We loved the casita layout and quality of construction (we got to watch another casita get the roof replaced). Casita 9a has a small beach and a boardwalk that was ours exclusively, what a lovely location. The entire development is in its early stages but casita 9a is first class (location, construction and amenities). We had the experience of a power outage for a night (ALL the windows open but no breeze, only grilled food at the restaurant). The power came back about 1:00 am and the ceiling fan finally started moving. This is Belize and that kind of problem can happen, it's part of the charm of Belize.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
We are so glad you had a great time in Belize and enjoyed our home! I also enjoyed talking to you before you went on your trip. We hope if you are ever in Belize again you would contact us. Thank you so much for the great review!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow ! This casita has the best view on this beach which is only a few steps away !

The owners are super friendly and gave me a lot of tips and info on how to get there. The community is a little isolated BUT that is exactly what we wanted and expected. The good thing is in the community there is a restaurant, bar, boating activities, swimming pool, etc... The beach area is great for kids. Area is very safe and they also have 24/7 security as well. The house is beautifully built and very modern with wifi internet access, HD TV, air conditioning, etc... I wish our houses in Canada where built this well ! Would stay again in a heart beat, the whole community is also very friendly and helpful.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Not as advertised!

The property had one frying pan to cook with, no bottle opener and was not super clean! The internet was not accessible from the casita,had to walk to the restaurant to get signal and even then, if the weather was not great, you would loose the signal! The roads we're absolutely horrible (mud, holes or flooded). The bugs we're unbearable, they only sprayed twice during the whole month we we're there! They make you believe that you are on the ocean (from the pictures) and you are in a lagoon area and the water was brown not aqua! They said it was because it had rained so much! They knew that the rain had been bad and they could have warned us that the water was all murky before renting it to us, but they failed to mention....did not swim once in that water as I could not see in it and was told that there could be alligators! There is no sand, only mud!!! All in all, we we're very disapointed and would not reccommend this place to my worst ennemy! We finally left early as we could not take the bugs eating us alive any longer!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
We are very sorry you were disappointed! I have not been there during the rainy season to take pictures nor can I control the weather. This has been the rainiest year Belize has had for over 20 years. Before you go on Vacation you should check out the weather forecast. Due to the rain the rivers have made the Bay of Chetumal very murky and brought out more bugs than usual. There is sand on the beach, it is a bay not a lagoon. There are many types of fish in the bay, even dolphins and manatees come in. We apologize for not clearly stating on our VRBO site that it is a shallow bay. You should wear water shoes as there are rocks. It is not a great place for snorkeling like out on the barrier reef where there are more colorful fish and clearer water. We swim in the bay every day while we are there and have never seen an alligator. Remember this is Belize – it is a third world country and the internet and electricity are sometimes unreliable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Casita

This is the best, closest to the water where every night you fall asleep listening to the waves lapping against the shore which is about 100' away. The only one with a private little dock and boardwalk. And a private beach albeit a small one. The casita has everything you need full operating kitchen, beautiful huge bedroom and a small loft for sleeping also with a very steep ladder for access. The Orchid Bay property is most definitely under development and the roadways in and out of the property are at times challenging to navigate, full of potholes, waterholes, and if raining very muddy. There is only a little restaurant on the property that serves bar food and excellent drinks. Stephen is very well versed on the happenings in the area as he is your contact for all your needs at the casita at his Orchid Bay bed and breakfast. The roads in Belize are full of potholes and every town has speed bumps known as the silent policemen. Top speed is most of the time 20-30mph. Driving around Belize can be challenging as some times there are no road signs to tell where something is. We explored Orange Walk, Corozal, Santenja, Little Belize, where the language spoken is mostly a local dialect of German, and the small towns that you have to drive through to get to these towns. All in all I can't wait to return to explore more of a very fascinating country. If your not used to seeing people that live on a very modest income and rough conditions getting to things, Belize may not be your cup of tea. It is a very under developed country by US standards. The Belizean people are friendly and we felt secure wherever we went. All I can tell you is this was the most interesting vacation I have ever taken.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the great review and helping others see what a great adventure Belize can be!

About the host

Hosted by Debi Millet

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We are parents and Grandparents and love to spend time with our family. We live in the Pacific Northwest when we are not enjoying our time in Belize. We also love to travel, snorkel, read and go sailing.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our Casita in Orchid Bay Belize mainly for our own use as a vacation home. We fell in love with Orchid Bay when we first visited in April of 2008 and purchased our casita pre-construction. It was completed in December of 2010. We are not yet able to be there for more than a few months a year and so are making it available for others to enjoy when we are not using it.

What makes this property unique

The rest and relaxation we enjoy when we are here make it very hard to leave. We chose Belize because of the ease of getting there from the USA. The people are so friendly and almost all of them speak English. It is a beautiful warm area. Watching the sun set from our porch with the warm scrumptious tropical breezes floating by is beyond description. Make sure you try an Apple Banana in Belize they are the best!

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