We recently returned from a ten-night stay at the Villas at Cocoplum and we were absolutely delighted with our experience. Herbert was prompt with his responses during the booking process and with our questions leading up to our stay. He went out of his way to arrange our purchase of a crib for our child with special needs and had it assembled upon our arrival. He also had our condo (and the another condo rented by our group) ready for early check-in, even though both units had been vacated that same day. It was a relief after traveling all day with our kids to be able to unpack and get right into our swim suits.
The condo was spacious, well-appointed and very comfortable. I wasn't aware of this when booking, but our unit was on the ground level. While you lose some of the Caribbean view with this location, the convenience was well worth it. The kids could come and go to the pool easily and we could freshen our cocktails without having to run up stairs! Also, the stairs would have been challenging with our youngest who isn't well-coordinated. The only complaints I have about our particular unit is that the kitchen faucet would turn on if the handle wasn't positioned a certain way and that the flap that covers the ice maker on the fridge was missing. This kept our freezer working overtime and rendered our ice maker unusable. Both issues are more concerning from the water and energy usage perspective and did not affect our comfort whatsoever.
The beautiful grounds at Cocoplum have everything a vacationer could want: pool, hot tub, kayaks, bikes, volleyball, badminton, life jackets, outdoor kitchen and a private pier with a palapa hut, as well as security. And the groundskeeper, Joe, and his assistant, Leonel, do an exceptional job maintaining everything and attending to the requests of the guests. Whenever we had questions or needed something, they went out of their way for us. Thanks again guys!
Cocoplum is several miles from the nightlife in Placencia, though there are a number of resorts/restaurants within biking distance. In our college days, we might have preferred to be closer to the action. These days we are perfectly happy with daytime adventures and going to bed early. We chose the right spot for that. The Villas are perfect for those looking for a quieter or more family-centered getaway. This was our first family trip to Belize and we are already plotting our return. We will surely re-book at the Villas of Cocoplum!