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Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize

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Morning coffee on the deck.
River kayaking.
Ancient ruins.
Zzzzzziplining!
Under the sea....

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hopkins Pier
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hopkins, Stann Creek
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hopkins Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lebeha Drumming Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dangriga (DGA)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize

Our sea front home is located in the south part of the very quaint, friendly and safe Garifuna fishing village of Hopkins. It has excellent views of the sea, sunrises and the Cayes from the 300 sq ft balcony.

During the week, the village tends to be fairly quiet ( except for the occasional rooster!) while on weekends the the area comes alive with music and activity.

The house has an open design, with vaulted, cathedral, tropical hardwood ceilings and large windows to maximize the Caribbean Sea breeze. Both bedrooms have split air conditioner units. With one queen bed, two twin beds ( which can be converted to a king bed) and a full futon in the living room, Casita Del Mar will comfortably sleep five-six people. Ceiling fans in each bedroom and two in the main living space give you alternatives for air flow.

A multi-filter system provides drinking water to both kitchen and bathroom allowing our guests easy access to unlimited fresh water.

There is a safe in the house where you can keep small valuables and documents so that you can relax worry-free on the beach.

Our one neighbour is away working in the States most of the time while the other is a friendly, elder woman of the village who keeps to herself but always has a moment to wave or say hello.

A short walk will get you to local grocery stores and a variety of restaurants. The beach is sandy, the water is 83 F and the Cayes, for snorkeling or diving, are only 5 miles out. Tired after swimming all morning? Relax in a hammock in the shade on the deck. Or check out the many adventure tours offered in the village from zip lining to cave exploration. Something for everyone.

Laundry facilities are available minutes away on the main street. Internet services are also available.

Our Property Manager, Cheryl, co-owns a popular local tour company and is ready to meet any of your adventure needs during your stay.

We do offer discounts for weekly (7 nights or more) stays. When you enter your dates, the site will calculate the discount for you!

Casita del Mar is registered and licensed with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB).

For more pictures and information visit our web page which can be accessed through the link below.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We do not have high chair or crib/pack and play.
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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

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Property # 645039
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

About the neighborhood

Hopkins

Located in Hopkins, this vacation home is on the beach. Hopkins Village Beach and Mayflower Bocawina National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lebeha Drumming Center and Blue Marlin Dock. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Hopkins, Stann Creek

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hopkins Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lebeha Drumming Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sittee Point - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Maya Beach - 54 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roast Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Fitness Gym & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • Maxim’s Bar & Grill
  • ‪J & J Cool Spot - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize on Jul 31, 2026 start from $261, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hopkins vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hopkins Village Beach and Hopkins Pier. Lebeha Drumming Center is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is directly on the beach and has excellent views of the water. The beach itself is ok - the area directly in front of the cottage is clean and kept but the neighboring properties aren't as well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Hopkins Village Belize

The Casita was exactly as advertised, clean on the beach and beautiful property. Hopkins village was laid back and the restaurants were great. If you want a peaceful place with plenty of other activities to travel to then this is the place. The house and deck were just what we wanted.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

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

Fantastic find!!

Stunning property right on the beach. Owners keep it immaculate and the house is up to date and super cute. I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just what we were looking for…a real non-resort experience.

Very well-maintained and comfortable….close to Hopkins center and numerous restaurants and small Garifuna food stands. Beach area in front of the property extremely clean and well-groomed, unlike many of the properties nearby (trash, etc.). The kitchen was well-stocked if needed. The communal chickens were fun to watch….and even the neighborhood dogs on the beach were super chill! Villagers were perhaps the friendliest that we have ever interacted with anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Beautiful! Perfect property!

We had a wonderful time staying at Casita del Mar. The property is gorgeous, the house is lovely, comfortable and immaculate. Mirko was wonderful to deal with and answered all questions, gave great recommendations and was there to help whenever he was needed. We loved Hopkins! Every restaurant was delicious and we always felt safe. We loved visiting the Ixcacoa Plantation and would suggest it as a great tour! We would love to come back someday and bring our children to experience Belize!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We are very happy to know that you had a great stay at our home and that you enjoyed Hopkins! We quite agree, Mirko is great with our guests and an excellent support for those staying at Casita! We hope to see you back again very soon with your children.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

I’ll be coming back for sure!!

I can’t say enough good things about this place!! The property manager Cheryl was amazing in helping in every way. From procuring a ride to and from the airport, to telling us about all the great things to do and see, to checking up on us and making sure there is nothing else we needed. We even got a chance to speak with the owners of the property and they were just about as kind as kind gets! Really great folks.The village, the community, the atmosphere is second to none!! If you want to have a relaxing vacation then this is the place to go! I’m already planning my next trip!!The only tip I will give though is make sure to get some bug spray!! While in the house you are fine, but out and about the no-see-ums will make you their lunch.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Marc C.

Nice villa on the beach

We spent only 2 days at the Casita del Mar, but we enjoyed the stay. The house is very well located, on the beach. The equipment (outside and inside) is very complete. Nothing is missing. The only negative point would concern some dogs near by, barking at night...:-( I am not sure what the owner could do about it; maybe talk to the neighbors. I used the futton in the main room and it was great too.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed the house. There are some dog owners who do let their dogs roam and this is not within our control. It is part and parcel of being in the village.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Nice casita home right on the beach!

The home is right on the beach! The balcony deck provides an exceptional view of the beach and surrounding area. The casita is very clean and fresh with a well supplied kitchen for cooking. You are in the village and everything is in walking distance. Merko the property manager is very polite and helpful with learning the area. We had absolutely no issues or problems here. If you are looking for a vacation destination with large restaurants, bars, clubs, and wild night life -- Hopkins is not your place. If you are looking for a quiet getaway in the Caribbean and enjoy learning about local culture and exploring the inland of Belize, Hopkins fits the ticket.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our home. It is a great, place to stay. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wonderful, Relaxing Stay in Hopkins

We had a great stay in Hopkins. Casita del Mar was very comfortable. The view was incredible and the sun rises were amazing. We did a fair bit of work remotely during our two week stay and the wifi was very good. We had no problems with connectivity and did several virtual meetings. The kitchen was well-stocked with cups, glasses, pots, pans, cling wrap, and the like. We had plenty of towels, and the bedding was nice. The mattresses were good for me but a bit firm for my wife, but the property manager provided a couple of quilts that we put under the fitted sheet to make the bed a little softer. It's not noted in the descriptions nor in the pictures, but Casita del Mar is now a duplex--a second living area has been constructed under the original house (which is/was pictured on stilts). I don't believe this unit is for rent but rather for the personal use of the owners. They don't live there permanently but were around for part of our visit. They nice, friendly, and quiet, but you may not have the property entirely to yourself. Hopkins is a small village, and the location of Casita del Mar makes many things very walkable--several restaurants, grocery store, fruit stands, and laundry. To get a little farther afield, you might want to rent a car or a golf cart. We had very good food within walking distance and a couple of incredible meals down at the resorts south of the main village. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

jessie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great Overall but You Cant Just Review The House

It isnt possible to rate this property without some background on Hopkins and the area around the property. The house and land is amazing, you have your own private beach and the home is equipped with everything you need and then some, like an awesome sea kayak. Inside the home there are plenty of dishes, utensils, and everything you need outside of a dishwasher and washer/dryer. I do think that is common in this area though and that has to be part of the overall review. Hopkins was a surprise to me. After a week there i can honestly say I loved my stay and we had an amazing time but i am not sure no matter how awesome this house and property may be or that it is a good choice for someone who is uniformed. Hopkins is a small, undeveloped, poor, and dirty town. Walking down the main road there are many unfinished dilapidated structures everywhere and to be honest a lot of trash and garbage. Hopkins is full of poverty and people live in conditions that some may refer to as abject poverty. This is no outside development here, no chain hotels or stores and you cant get a lot of things on a daily basis, such as avocados. There is though a charm to it and beautiful beaches, a reef and jungles all around. My wife loved our vacation but wont go back, my daughters and i are on the fence. What you see on line about Hopkins 100% does not inform you of the reality of Hopkins. A better option may be Samara, Costa Rica if you want a small, local type beach town.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine A.

I can't wait to go back

If you want to experience the real Belize, this is your house! We landed in Belize City and drove three hours to the house. The trip was incredible, driving through the lush jungle, the small villages, etc... The road is in great shape and my party (4 women made up of myself and my three daughters) had no trouble finding and accessing the house. We loved it from the moment we reached the porch with it's hammocks and lounge chairs looking out onto the beach and water. Just so you know, this is a public beach, so don't be concerned if you see other people walking through the yard. The interior is as pictured. It suited our needs beautifully, even the futon in the front room which one of the girls used. The house was super clean, well-kept, beds were comfy, and the kitchen has everything you need. The house is nestled in the village of Hopkins, and we loved the fact that while there were tourists, the village itself is free of tourist trappings. The people we met (and we met plenty) were all very kind and welcoming. Many had great stories of growing up in this little town. The restaurants (we walked to most of them) are soooo good! We favored Ella's Cool Spot. Incredible fresh fish and drinks that we could not get enough of! We went fishing twice while there, and after one excursion brought the fish to Ella's. They took great care of us and our catch; an amazing evening! Let Mirko set up your tours. He is very accommodating and nice to work with. I'm glad I waited; his tours were better priced than booking from home. Also, we had each tour to ourselves. We went cave tubing and to the Blue Hole, and our guide had so much great information and stories. We also went fishing with Lincoln (thru Mirko). WOW!!! We, who don't fish, caught snapper, barracuda, lobster, and conch. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, swam along the reef, etc... We had so much fun and success, we went twice. Each time was such a wonderful adventure. You don't have to take guided tours either. There are plenty of national parks within driving distance with hikes, birds, and waterfalls. We will be back, and we'll stay at Casita Del Mar. There is so much more to do. Stay in this wonderful home and immerse yourself in the adventure of the area.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Wow, thanks for that wonderful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed staying at our home. Sounds like you were able to take advantage of the many things available in Hopkins close to the house. We look forward to having you back!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Fred A.

Poorly serviced and managed Too bad more space in comments is not provided as 7 more items remain.

1.I was treated discourteously when a week before our occupancy while staying at a nearby property i went to your property manager's residence to pay all of my outstanding owed balance for the rental. 2. It was difficult to ensure the property manager would be onsite to assist us in gaining access to the property on the date of our arrival due to a non reply to an e-mail message. i wrote an e-mail message and had to proceed without an acknowledgement. 3.On arrival it was immediately apparent that there was no hot water available. This condition persisted from Friday the 17th until the following Wednesday. Had an inspection been done by the property manager prior to our occupancy this should have been known and remedied (and/or alternative accommodation should have been made available).To have 4 people in accommodations that had NO hot water for the bulk of their stay should not have been required to endure. 4. During the night the refrigerator stopped working and remained so until the evening of that day. We only became aware that it was acknowledged (message sent to the property manager early in the morning) when a refrigeration repair person showed up about 7pm. That very much affected our movement desires for that day. In addition due to my prior involvement with a refrigeration issue at my home domicile i was able to converse with some knowledge with the repair individual. It was confirmed that due to the refrigerator and freezer setting being at absolute maximum there was clearly an outstanding problem with the fridge from a time prior to our occupancy. This was born out by the property manager's statement that the fridge was going to be replaced (but not while we were there). 5. There are two separate lights on the upper verandah. Only one worked. 6. The metal shower drain had a protruding piece of hard metal on it and was an opportunity to severally injure one's foot. 7. If the argument re items 5 and 6 is "well they would have been attended to if they had been made known". My argument would be that if proper and thorough inspections were being done on a routine basis these would have been known to the property manager. Especially as one of them was a safety hazard. 8. No instructions were given as to how to close and lock up on the morning of our departure i was obliged to send an e-mail indicating what i would do. This even though i attempted to communicate with the property manager the day before. 7 more space limitations do not allow
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
I am very disappointed that you had issues during your stay at our home. As you can see from our reviews, we have had only the highest ratings of our home and our service provision. I can appreciate that the hot water issue was frustrating but I can assure you that, as per factory recommendations, we have the unit serviced annually to make every attempt to ensure that our guests are not inconvenienced. The unit is unique and requires a speciality technician to do the servicing. As he lives 2 hours away, scheduling can be a challenge. As a result of your experience, we will changing to a regular hot water tank system which can be readily serviced locally. The fridge has never been an issue as previous reviews can attest. Our property manager has regular inspections and servicing done on all of our appliances in an effort to ensure against equipment failure as much as is possible. Our property management staff have always been diligent to ensure that the house is clean, safe and pleasant for our guests. I am at a loss to understand your perception of our staff. Our guests have repeatedly "raved" about the service and care they have received from our property manager and our house reviews reflect that. Further, I do know that the property management staff take great pride in the service they provide not only to our home but to all of the other homes for which they provide services in Hopkins. Not one home has a negative review about the care and service they provide. Their rating in Hopkins' rentals is stellar. Vacations are a special time and I regret that you left Hopkins unhappy with your experience. We would be pleased to have you return some day and give us another try.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Wonderful in Hopkins

Great house just as advertised. Management crew is very responsive and really made us feel at home. Highly recommend by experienced travelers. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

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

Excellent Honeymoon Getaway

The place was clean and well stocked. Had everything we needed. The view was amazing. Cheryl the property manager was definitely on the ball with anything that came up. Neighborhood was fairly quiet and the people were so friendly. Definitely recommend. Thanks for making our honeymoon memorable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hina B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Everything at Casita del Mar was perfect! Kitchen is well stocked with everything (other than food) you might need. Pots and pans, cups and glasses, oil, salt, microwave. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. A/C was cold at night. Bathroom was large and the shower was spacious. Plenty of bath, hand and beach towels; we brought our own, too. Living room is nice and cozy with a futon, 2 chairs and small coffee table. And the best part! The AMAZING porch that looks out onto the beach and you can hear the waves all day long! We hung up the 2 hammocks provided, and there are 2 lounge chairs available, too. There were many other amenities we didn't use; yoga mats, binoculars, cards, mats, etc. A very well organized beach home. Cherly is vert helpful and quick to answer any questions and to help with food, shuttle and whatever else we needed. We were late to check in because we took the long way from BZE and she even texted me to check on us. Definitely a place we would stay in again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald H.

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

August 2019 Stay at Casita Del Mar

Our overall stay a Casita Del Mar was very good. The house was very clean and just the right size for my family of 3. The property managers Cheryl and Luckie were very nice and easy to work with. The view from the deck was beautiful and very relaxing when you are in the hammock and you have a beer in your hand. There is generally a very nice breeze coming off the water. The beach itself was pretty nice. The water was a little “seaweedy” at the edge, but once you are out a few yards, the water was fine for swimming. Plastic and trash are an issue on the beach, but I think that is an issue most places in the world sadly. Restaurants and grocery stores were very walkable from Casita Del Mar. I think we liked Maxim’s the most for good food and easy walk from the house. We had some very nice side trips on our stay. Cheryl set us up with Charlton from Hopkins Kulcha Tour for our in-land. We spent the better part of 3 days with Charlton and the local guides he set us up with and had a wonderful time. Cheryl and her husband Luckie, run Happy Go Luckie Tours, they do boat tours. We had a wonderful day out on the water with Capt Luckie and Beans. Beans was a great guide on our snorkeling of the reef. Capt Luckie helped my wife and son catch fish for our supper and was nice enough to fillet fish for us. Overall, we had a very enjoyable trip to Hopkins and Casita Del Mar. We did have a couple of hiccups with the house itself. When we arrived the gas tank, used to heat the water and supply the stove, was empty and the air conditioner in one of the bedrooms was not working. The gas tank was taken care of quickly and the air conditioner was fixed after second day. The wi-fi also went out for a few days. The water pump also went out briefly (30 mins). Cheryl was very easy to work with and worked to get these issues resolved. As a result, the house has a new wi-fi router and was scheduled to get a new water pump.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

A little bit of heaven

Property is amazing. Snorkeling at the reef is a must. Visit the islands! People are friendly. Very slow paced and quiet. Exactly what I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
It was a pleasure to have you! So glad you enjoyed the house and Hopkins. We would love to have you back again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Happy in belize

Wonderful time at a wonderful home rt on the beach. They had everything we needed and is close to everything. Had a couple mechanical hicups but they were addressed quickly and fixed, we were also compensated for any inconvience. With the warm weather the ac at night in the rooms was awesome. Definitely would come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

casita del mar

We had a wonderful stay at Casita Del Mar. The managers were responsive to any issues that came up. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Ocean front paradise

Beautiful property in a perfect location. Hopkins is just busy enough to provide shopping and restaurant options, but still a sleepy paradise. You can easily walk from the property anywhere in town, or watch the waves on the deck overlooking the private beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thanks for your review, Troy. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Casita del Mar and the village of Hopkins. We would love to have you back again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Clean updated home in the center of Hopkins

We had a wonderful stay in Hopkins and this home is in the middle of Hopkins with 2 great restaurants, a grocery store, auto rental and golf cart rental all within easy walking distance. A great place to stay if you want to immerse yourself in the Garifuna culture. Highly recommend Maxims to eat. Easy walk down the beach and it looks like a shack but the food is awesome and reasonably priced. We ate there many times. All is good but I had the lobster twice. Also ate twice there for breakfast and they have WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thanks for the great review, Mike. Maxim’s is newly opened and we enjoy it as well! Look forward to having you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Warning: you’ll leave a little piece of your heart in Hopkins.

We fell in love with the community of Hopkins and Casita Del Mar is the perfect home from which to enjoy it and the surrounding area. Firstly, the photos do not do justice to the beautiful home. It is lovely, well appointed and in an ideal location in Hopkins. You should see the home flooded with warm sunlight first thing in the morning! Mirko is the perfect manager. He is available to attend to your every need so don’t be shy to ask. Every detail was arranged perfectly to our satisfaction. From Tropic Air reservations to transfers and tours, all our needs were ideally met. Thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you so much for that lovely review. We are so very pleased you enjoyed our home. We look forward to your return. And yes, Mirko and his team does a fabulous job!
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Great central location

Nice little oasis in Hopkins. If you are looking for resort-style vacation with pools, restaurant, manicured grounds, private beach, room service all in a self-contained package, then Casita Del Mar is probably not for you. But if you seek adventure, have an open mind and want to see/experience how the local Belizeans live, then this is the place. Beautiful, clean and well-equipped Casita is centrally located in the country so access to the many beautiful areas of Belize is manageable via car. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Mayan ruins, zip-lining, hiking, excursions out to barrier reef for snorkeling, cave-tubing - all were fantastic and highly recommended. Merko took care of all our excursions when we arrived, relieving me of the leg work. The locals are exceptionally friendly (despite many having very little) and the various mom and pop restaurants around town are wonderful, and inexpensive! Highly recommend Casita Del Mar
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
I think you have captured the essence of our home! Thank you for your comments and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH

BEAUTIFUL BEACH! It doesn't get much better than this beach ... the perfect mixture of sun and shade (provided by the beautiful palm trees throughout the beach). This beach is also fairly quiet as there are not a lot of people walking by. One of my favorite things about this house is the large deck. If we weren't on the beach or out and about, we were sitting on the deck enjoying the sound of the waves and smelling the cool ocean breeze. Oh, and the hammock is dreamy ... there were definitely some naps taken there :).  We also cooked a lot of meals in the house and it was well equipped ... spices, plenty of dishes/containers, and great pots and pans! I've rented from the property manager, Mirko, a couple times now. He's very accommodating and makes sure your stay in Hopkins is perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We are so pleased that you had a good time at our home, Casita Del Mar. Sounds like you were able to advantage of many of the house amenities. We hope that you will consider coming back to for another stay soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

This house is a great get away right on the beach. You can enjoy a quiet afternoon on the beach or the deck and while away the time in a hammock or go off exploring the village nearby. We had a great time swimming, watching for passing manatee or just enjoying the ocean breezes. The Property Manager, Mirko, was always available for questions about the area, where to eat or arranging trips. It was a great, carefree vacation and we can't wait to come back! Warm evenings, moonlight off the deck, waves lapping on the beach... The house itself is well equipped if you want to cook and very clean. It's obviously been recently painted and is well cared for. It's easy to get around to local restaurant or stores for basic provisions. We rented a motorcycle for a day just around the corner. Will recommend this house to my friends!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home. We’re pretty partial to enjoying the ocean from the deck as well. Be sure to come back!

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Rowland-Nunez (Property Manager)

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Cheryl Rowland-Nunez, our Property Manager, is a long time resident of Hopkins and a local business woman. As co-owner of a popular local tour company, she is able to assist you with any of your adventure tour needs. She lives in Hopkins and is available to assist our guests.

As the owners of Casita Del Mar, we are retired Canadians who have decided that Canadian winters are no longer for us. Scuba diving enthusiasts since our honeymoon 30+ years ago, made Belize a natural spot to return to time and again. Now we have decided to 'own' a part of the dream.

Why they chose this property

The village of Hopkins is quaint and quiet but there is much to do. Everything from lounging on the beach (or hammock) to participating in the many adventure tours offered from the village. Visit ancient Mayan ruins, try zip lining, deep sea fishing, do the Black Hole drop or spend a day snorkelling or scuba diving- our personal favourite. And these are just a few of the things to do around the area.

What makes this property unique

We selected this home in Hopkins because we were taken with the quaintness of the village and the warmth of its people. The house itself is open, airy and has a wonderful porch for outdoor living and it is right on the beach. The sand is clean and the water's easy entrance is a benefit for young and the more mature alike to enjoy. We hope that you enjoy our home as much as we hope to for many years to come.

We are licensed with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB).

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