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.