Newly Updated Oceanfront Private House In Hopkins, Belize

We had such a wonderful time last year when we stayed here for a week, we decided come back for 2 weeks this year. That's probably one of the best testimonials. We appreciate all the amenities that it has, it's great master bed, it's location in the village and proximity to the veggie stand, grocery store, and village restaurants. A new addition to the place that isn't in the photos is a nice wooden fence that helps delineate the public part of the beach and the house property. It's just the right height, about 3 feet high on the beach front side. They also have added two bikes to use, which is great. We didn't use them this year as much as we would have last year. This year we rented a car from Hopkins Auto Rental, so we were able to easily mix up our relaxing days on the beach with day trips, tours, hikes, etc. Katya, thanks for sharing your home with us, again!

I first want to thank Katya and Robin for allowing us the use of their home. My wife and I spent 10 days near the end of January.

The home and location are terrific.

Cheryl is great and helped us with all of our needs.

The food selection within walking distance is good and convenient.

We had excellent jerk chicken at Gecko's. Very good pizza at the Pizza Shack.

The food at Peer's is also wonderful.

We enjoyed sitting on the veranda and watching the world go by.

The bed and pillows are terrific.

All around a very nice vacation.

The house is gorgeous and amazing, except for the lack of hot water. We stayed in very budget friendly places for most of our stay and they had hot water, so it does not make sense that this place wouldn't. Also as long as you are looking out the back door at the beach the scenery is amazing, step out front after dark and it's a different story. We had a guy sitting outside our gate and then follow us on his bike for a ways asking first for work, then money. The house sits on the poorer side of town and after dark it is a different town. Cheryl was mostly a great hostess, she is slow to reply to emails so make contact early. She runs a tourist spot near the house that seems convenient for booking snorkeling and other trips but her prices are higher than any place else and it seems to change depending on what day it is or who you ask. The rest of the house and stay were great , but those little things that we had to deal with at a place that was double or quadruple the cost of our other places, soured us on renting from here when we return next year.

My husband and I stayed in Hopkins for a week and half, ending our trip with a few days at AMayanHeaven with two friends. Not to say our other accommodations were not wonderful, but this really felt like our own little palace! The house is clean and beautifully appointed just as in the photos. The shower was wonderful and the beds were SO COMFORTABLE that we hope to invest in the same mattress at home. We didn't get a chance to meet Cheryl as she was out of town, but even from afar she was helpful with any of our questions/snags (which were few). If you want to use the grill, make sure to grab some gas when the truck rolls through. Proximity to veg stand, grocery and Hopkins proper is more than ideal. Also, check out George and Adrian's wood carvings and lionfish jewelry right next door at Joyjah! Thanks to Katya for sharing her lovely home. If you're looking for a little bit of luxury while still taking in the village and culture of Hopkins, this house is highly recommended!

Maya Heaven is lovely home in Hopkins. Having the produce stand and store at the end of the lane was so convenient. We prefer to cook our own meals, the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and condiments, if the lady comes by with tamales get them they were some of the best I've eaten. Thanks for sharing your lovely home