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80 ft waterfront. 360 view Placencia Bay/lagoon and Maya mountains.
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 1,400 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
3 bedroom 3 bath waterfront lagoon side. Full kitchen. Quiet/private.
The property features waterfront with 80 feet of dock space. 28ft covered boat slip. Three bedrooms/3bath. Fully stocked kitchen with all the appliances/utensils etc. needed to prepare your catch of the day, or taking advantage of all the fresh fruits and vegetables the village has to offer. Indoor and outdoor dining areas with living room space upstairs and down. WiFi internet and cable TV/DVD player provided. Bedrooms all with ceiling fans and air conditioned.
Located on an island in the lagoon, with easy walking distance to all the attractions of the village, our property provides the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. It is on an island but a few paddle strokes (80 ft of protected water} will bring you to the village after a 5 minute stroll. Skiff provided of course. Our property manager will assist with your luggage when you occupy and leave our home. Please be advised. While the vast majority of our guests have had no problems with moving across the canal, it does require a minimal amount of exertion and balance. If there is any question of your physical abilities, please consider this before booking. Read our reviews in this regard. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have if there are concerns. Convenient parking available near village side landing dock. Grounds landscape with a variety of tropical planting along with Coconut and Royal Palms.
Built by Local Mennonite craftsmen over 20 years ago. Interior and exterior all finished out with tropical hard woods. All cabinets/counter tops hand made from the same. The result is a unique blend of true Belizean living and modern convenience. Your favorite part of the stay will become enjoying the cool evening breeze, watching the fishing/tour boats glide by your front door step, while sitting on the upstairs veranda.
Two stories with full 360 view from the covered veranda. Caribbean to the front and beautiful Maya mountain view to the rear. Location and design provide cool/comfortable living space and bedrooms are all fully air conditioned if needed. Futons in living spaces plus bedrooms allow for comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 6.
If sailing and need a little shore time, 80 ft of dock available, along with power and water for extra fee. Deep water dock. Fuel services etc. available a short distance up the canal which fronts our property.
About Susan Fowler
Live and work in Northern Idaho. Our Honeymoon was in Placencia. We fell in love with Belize and Placencia in particular. 20 years later and through a near complete destruction by hurricane, we continue to feel we have one the best locations in Placencia, if not all of Belize. We are avid Scuba/fishing people and we spend every minute of every vacation in Belize and have been doing so since before building our home there.
Susan Fowler purchased this house in 1995
Why Susan Fowler chose Placencia Peninsula
When we decided to build a home in Placencia we met a local who had the property on which it is now located. Secluded yet located a short {5 minute} walk to all the village has to offer. At that time we were the first to buy property on our island. We worked with local Mennonite community to produce a fully local product.
What makes this house unique
The home is constructed totally of tropical hard woods with a chracter which is unique. Octagon in shape to withstand tropical storms, open floor plan to take advantage of the cool ocean breeze. The 360 view from veranda is stunning with both Ocean and Maya mountain views. Fishing from the dock is literally 5 steps from your front door. Ideal for the Sailor who would like a little harbor time off the hook. Fully protected deep water docking. Power and water available at extra cost. If you have access to private fishing/recreational boat, a 28 ft boat slip will accept craft with a beam of up to 10ft. Watch the boat slip at high tide and enjoy our the seahorses trolling the ocean vegetation at the edge of the seawall. You will likely see the iguanas sunning on the dock and a tree located just adjacent to the boat slip is their favorite morning perch.
Fisherman or diver, sailor, or lubber, seeking excitement, or just a relaxing spot to unwind, our property offers it. For the adventurous we can provide contact information {or arrange booking} for diving/caving/ruins/fishing/or jungle adventures. With 20 years of experience we have the ability to provide the best guide for your particular recreational interests.
As you will see, we offer a good value. Choose to stay in one of the nearby Condos with the attendant lack of privacy or choose our property for less money. Granted we do not have granite counter tops or hand carved doors. We do have a place all your own with more room for more guests to stay comfortably.
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Perfect location for either water related activities.{meet your guide dock side about 13 feet from your front door!} or restaurants/night spots/shopping,etc, in the village
Amenities
Placencia House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 1400 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Beach View ...
- Mountain View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Village ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
Upstairs master. Large, tiled, walk in shower.
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Private, adjoins downstairs quest bedroom. Vanity in room.
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , Private and adjoins second quest bedroom. Vanity in room
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 2 -
1 double
,
Downstairs guest bedroom. Closet space in room
Bedroom 3 - 1 double , Second downstairsguest bedroom. Closet space in room.
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , Master upstairs bedroom. Large closet located in room.
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Balcony ...
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- restaurants
- ruins
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- rafting
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Our Vacation at Cap's Inn
My family and I spent a week at Cap's Inn and really enjoyed our vacation. Susan, the owner, is a fantastic communicator and she was very helpful and friendly in giving us advice of things to do and helping if we had questions. Jordan, the property manager, was very helpful during our stay even though we didn't need him much, it was comforting knowing he was there.
The house itself is nicely laid out and was designed well for us - having two teenage kids, we had enough space for everyone and no one felt cramped. This was our first trip to Belize and we learned a lot during our stay. First, it is HOT and HUMID in late July (duh!). Thank goodness the bedrooms at Cap's Inn have A/C because it was truly a lifesaver. Since the house is situated on the lagoon side, you'll use a skiff to paddle to the mainland and either walk or drive to town. It's a very short walk (5-10 minutes) but depending on when you are visiting, it might be better to drive into town. From a security perspective, we felt very safe being on the lagoon and liked the privacy. From a practicality perspective, the novelty of paddling across the lagoon wore off after about 3 days. This was primarily due to the heat and humidity and being totally drenched after barely exerting any effort :)
For those visiting for the first time, I recommend snorkeling at Silk Caye - it was nice boat ride to the Caye and we were able to see nurse sharks, sea turtles, and even a manatee! We also had a guided tour to Cockscomb Basin where we hiked, swam, went tubing, and slid down natural rock slides. The only tour we didn't love was Monkey Village. The ride up the Monkey River was uneventful and the hiking portion of the tour was filled with swarming mosquitos the whole time that made it miserable.
For anyone visiting Placencia, I highly recommend Cap's Inn. It's a great house, located next to the Sail's Inn hotel where you have pool access, and nothing beats sitting on the deck with a nice cold drink!
A wonderful vacation house in a wonderful location; loved it all!
My wife and I rented this terrific house for the months of February and March, 2017. Our son and his wife joined us for two weeks - the house has three bedrooms and three baths, is very spacious and comfortable for all. We spent endless hours on the top deck reading, enjoying the warmth and steady breeze, and watching the boats go up and down the "canal". Using the provided skiff to cross to the "mainland" and back was no problem at all; it is a very short distance and was actually lots of fun. Being across the canal from the mainland also added to our sense of security. The owners had just finished upgrading the air conditioning units in all the bedrooms but we actually used it only three times; just did not need it with the delightful breezes. Bugs were a non-issue. A few tiny "no see-ums" around dawn and dusk but they were really not a problem. We literally never saw a mosquito! The well water was excellent and we drank from the tap from day one. The house is situated conveniently close to Placencia Village but far enough out that there is a sense of privacy and no "town noise". We enjoyed the easy and relatively short walk into town whenever we needed to shop for things. There are several grocery stores to choose from so we never lacked for anything. The village has many great restaurants to choose from and we ate out often. Having the use of the swimming pool next door at the Sailfish Resort was a big plus and we used it frequently.
Susan and JB, the owners, were there during our stay (living in a smaller house behind the one we rented) and they are simply wonderful. They were both exceedingly friendly and helpful in every way. We quickly considered them good friends. We did not need help from the Property Manager, Stefano, but the couple of times we saw him, he was also very friendly and helpful.
We rented a car twice for a week each time to drive to San Ignacio for Mayan Ruin tours and sightseeing; other than that, we felt we did not need to have a rental car. The house included the use of two kayaks which we used often to explore the area. We even saw manatees up close and personal from the kayaks! We also throughly enjoyed our snorkel and dive tours as well as day trips to offshore cayes. The Belizean people are exceedingly friendly and helpful. We felt safe everywhere we went.
In short, it was a fantastic two months and we look forward to returning!
Great stay in Placencia house!
We loved our stay in Placencia. Stefano was helpful when we arrived, and flexible about some changes in our checkout.
The porches were our favorite part of the house. We spent hours watching boats pass. The kitchen was great for preparing meals we bought locally (fresh fish, fruits, vegetables). The beaches and docks nearby are more secluded than the main beach area in Placencia, which was nice. Highly recommend driving Hummingbird Highway!
Wonderful location!
The house is as wonderful as it looks in the photos. it is made almost entirely of wood inside and out. The house is comfortable and nice. Paddling the boat across the river to get in and out seemed daunting at first, but was easy and enjoyable once we figured it out. It rained a lot our first few days there so we had to scoop out the water that got into the boat and sometimes had to step into an inch or two of water in the bottom of the boat if it had rained heavily. The round shape to the house and wrap around porch made it so that the windows could stay open at all times and yet the rain and heavy winds never came inside, just nice breezes. I would stay here again for sure.
Top notch place, with top notch people
We loved staying at this home. It is amazingly close to everything in Placencia, yet is super private due to the 80 foot channel. We found the owners super responsive, even though they were not in Belize. Stephano, their caretaker, is the BEST. Seriously, how does one find someone like this.
During our stay, a hurricane hit Belize. We communicated with Stephano and JB (the owner) a lot. In the end, we decided to stay where we were based on where they predicted the hurricane would hit. Sure enough, we were safe there, though we did lose electricity and water. Losing both meant no A/C and no showers - both necessities (kind of). Also, due to the hurricane the food found at the local restaurants was scarce and of poor quality. But hey, at least we had food. My kids joked that we did not even have to pay extra to experience the hurricane. Thankfully it was no where near as bad as other parts of Belize that did see a lot of destruction.
The highlight of our whole Belize trip (2 weeks total) came when a boat picked us up at our dock, and took us snorkeling and "swimming with the sharks". There, we saw a lot of nursing sharks (I accidently touched one) and saw at least 3 sting rays and 2 turtles. The turtles were the best part as one had grabbed a lobster and was chomping on it. It was just amazing to be picked up at our front porch.
The A/C is only used for sleeping, and after staying a week elsewhere without it, it was a welcome addition. If you are considering staying at this place, and you do not mind the little skiff to take across the 80 foot channel (which was super easy, and the kids just LOVED it), then I say stop thinking and book this place already. This is not like the resorts where everything is 100% looking like an American accomodation. Instead, this is a very unique home that will give lasting memories. My whole family is thrilled to have stayed here.
My family loves coconuts, and we found that this island was full of them. We ended up picking, opening, and eating/drinking 20+ coconuts (partly to be prepared for the hurricane). Youtube taught my kids how to open the coconuts without a knife. If you do it just right, you can take the husk off, and put the inner coconut in the freezer. The next day, crack it and you will have a slushy of coconut water. Makes for a great treat.
FANTASTIC!!!!!
My husband and I just spent the month of Jan and Feb 2016 in Placencia at the Cap,s Inn. Placencia is well worth visiting. It is a friendly, quaint little village. Cap,s Inn is well appointed, warm and comfortable. Located close enough to "downtown" and grocery to walk, yet just far enough to be quiet and private. The location offers immediate access to the lagoon for kayaking or other water sports and provided entertainment with the boat traffic from the deck. The sea is a short walk or kayak away. Stephano, the property manager, greats you upon your arrival with a host of information about the house and the village. Albert and family did a great job with the landscaping .The neighbors and the local people were very friendly. We met Susan and JB ,the owners and got to go out a few times on there boat. They did get a new bbq for our use which was great. Yes, we would like to return to Cap,s Inn and would highly recommend is vacation home.
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $85 |
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| Tax Rate | 9.0% |
$500 due on booking.Balance due at least 30 days prior to occupancy.Full refund for any funds received if cancellation is at least 30 days prior to occupancy. Refund of any payment less $250 for cancellation 30-15 days prior to occupancy. Cancellation 14- 7 days, refund any fees paid, less $500. Cancellation 6 or less days prior to reservation, funds applied to next reservation less $500.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
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