Marly's Place is our go-to in Placencia. It is well-designed, well-outfitted, and just an extraordinarily pleasant place to relax and recharge. The rooms are large and spacious, with plenty of counter and closet space. There's a spot for everyone to enjoy: a comfy couch in the AC, soft beds for an afternoon nap, chaise lounges by the pool on the sun deck, rafts to float in the sea, adirondacks on the breezy shaded veranda, the hammock in the beach palapa... take your pick! The kitchen is equipped with enough pots, pans, utensils, etc, that you can actualy make a dinner meal; the dishwasher, large fridge and washer and dryer are appreciated (as anyone with kids will agree, these are crtical for parental enjoyment of any trip!). The supply of linens, towels and basics was more than ample, and property manager was a delight to work with - prompt, informative, and helpful replies to all my queries. The pool was well-maintained, and kept its clear water even after a few evening thunderstorms and regular use. The beach has a mix of sand and seagrass, with very gentle waves and shallow water. Sargassam was present a few days of our stay, but there aren't many places along the coast where you can aviod it when it flairs. In June of 2022, the property to the south was an undeveloped lot for sale, with a old pier in the sea - a bit rickty, but a nice place for my kids to fish from - and to the north are friendly and fairly quiet neighbors who live in Belize full-time. If this is your first time to this part of Belize, note that Marly's is a 20-minute drive (by car, not golf cart!) from Placenica town but just a few minutes from the restaurants in Maya Beach.