Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A - Chunox

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Pull up the lawn chairs and enjoy one of the amazing sunsets from our Casita.

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61150 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pool
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Corozal, Corozal District

Cerro Maya
Town Hall
‪28 min drive‬
Chetumal Ferry Terminal
‪55 min drive‬
Corozal (CZH)
‪26 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

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.

Property manager

Debi Millet

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Sea view

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do have a steep ladder to the loft.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside of the Casita.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Museum and Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cerro Maya and Cerros. Payo Obispo Zoo and Santuario del Manati are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Corozal, Corozal District

What's nearby

Town Hall - 28 min drive - 24.0 km
Santa Rita Archaeological Reserve - 28 min drive - 24.7 km
Museum of Maya Culture - 54 min drive - 51.4 km
Chetumal Ferry Terminal - 55 min drive - 51.4 km
Palacio de Gobierno - 55 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

Corozal (CZH) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Corozo Blue's - ‬42 min drive
‪Tradewinds Orchid Bay - ‬7 min walk
‪Wood House Bistro - ‬46 min drive
‪Jo-Mel-In - ‬43 min drive
‪Blackbeard’s Beach Bar and Grille - ‬19 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.

Where is Waterfront - Orchid Bay Casita 9A located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orchid Bay holiday home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Cerro Maya and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Cerros. Shipstern Nature Reserve and Old Customs House are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

18 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

26 Apr, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

10 Apr, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Steven C.

31 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Buck D.

27 Mar, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Aline W., Houston Texas USA

1 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karmen K.

7 Jan, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R., Dimondale, Michigan

4 Oct, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

23 Aug, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

11 Mar, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaunescy W.

9 Jan, 2018

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean luc r.

4 Nov, 2017

tranquille

Très bel endroit paisible et envoutant

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

16 May, 2015

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.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

andre f.

20 Jan, 2014

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.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

mylene l.

27 Dec, 2013

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!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan H., Southington,Ohio

30 Nov, 2013

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.

About the host

Hosted by Debi Millet

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!