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Extremely secluded villa on 14 private acres managed by neighboring full service
Sleeps 4
1 Bedroom
2.5 Bathrooms
Min stay 2
Extremely secluded villa on 14 private acres managed by neighboring full service
Cayo, Belize
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Sleeps 4
1 Bedroom
2.5 Bathrooms
Min stay 2 Nights
About the Property
Riverside Villa consists of two log and thatch cabañas connected by an open air deck. The cheerful sleeping cabana which holds the bedroom and bathroom is warmly furnished with a bamboo bed and Mayan fabrics and wall hangings. The full bath contains a fancifully tiled bathtub and beautiful hardwood furnishings. A screened in porch at one end of the bedroom has a hammock as well as two chairs. It i
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Riverside Villa consists of two log and thatch cabañas connected by an open air deck. The cheerful sleeping cabana which holds the bedroom and bathroom is warmly furnished with a bamboo bed and Mayan fabrics and wall hangings. The full bath contains a fancifully tiled bathtub and beautiful hardwood furnishings. A screened in porch at one end of the bedroom has a hammock as well as two chairs. It is nestled into the trees and overlooks the garden with the river just beyond.
The larger cabaña contains a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, writing desk and a small library. It is surrounded on four sides with fully screened porches arranged into relaxed and comfortable living spaces. Hammocks and seating areas are situated to take advantage of the tropical gardens as well as the entrancing views of the river. All furnishings are locally made by Belizean craftsman. Colorful Mayan rugs, fabrics and wall hangings complete the cozy ambiance of the interior.
Our new hot tub has an up close and personal view of the river. Far away from light pollution you will enjoy incredibly starry skies on clear nights. It is also the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee as the mist rises off the river. Our hot tub contains no chemicals. Guests fill it from the hot and cold water faucet to their preferred temperature. Because our water comes from a spring high up on the property we have tons of water pressure and it fills quite quickly.
For those who prefer to dine outdoors, a beautiful picnic table faces the water with the pines and ferns across the river. It is an especially lovely spot under the full moon. The smaller “river deck” is an intimate spot to enjoy morning coffee or to watch the sun slip behind the pines in the evening. Nighttime brings a soothing chorus of tree frogs from the surrounding jungle, a perfect ending to the day.
The larger cabaña contains a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, writing desk and a small library. It is surrounded on four sides with fully screened porches arranged into relaxed and comfortable living spaces. Hammocks and seating areas are situated to take advantage of the tropical gardens as well as the entrancing views of the river. All furnishings are locally made by Belizean craftsman. Colorful Mayan rugs, fabrics and wall hangings complete the cozy ambiance of the interior.
Our new hot tub has an up close and personal view of the river. Far away from light pollution you will enjoy incredibly starry skies on clear nights. It is also the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee as the mist rises off the river. Our hot tub contains no chemicals. Guests fill it from the hot and cold water faucet to their preferred temperature. Because our water comes from a spring high up on the property we have tons of water pressure and it fills quite quickly.
For those who prefer to dine outdoors, a beautiful picnic table faces the water with the pines and ferns across the river. It is an especially lovely spot under the full moon. The smaller “river deck” is an intimate spot to enjoy morning coffee or to watch the sun slip behind the pines in the evening. Nighttime brings a soothing chorus of tree frogs from the surrounding jungle, a perfect ending to the day.
General
Property Type:
Villa
Location Type:
River
Size:
1700
SQ-FT
Suitability
Popular Amenities
Telephone
Parking
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Popular Amenities
Telephone
Parking
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Electronics & Entertaiment
Wireless Internet Access
Electronics & Entertaiment
Wireless Internet Access
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Blender
Coffee Maker
Stove
Oven
Kitchen Utensils
Pool & Spa
Hot Tub
Pool & Spa
Hot Tub
Other Features
Deck/Patio
Other Features
Deck/Patio
Attractions / Facilities
Bedding Arrangement
1 queen size bed in bedroom. Screened porch can be arranged to accommodate one king sized bed or two twin beds. Additional charge for more than two guests.
(340) 776-6368
Messenger
Area Information
Nearest Airport
Belize International Airport
100
Miles Away
Nearest Bar
Gaia Riverlodge
0.25
Miles Away
Nearest Restaurant
Gaia Riverlodge
0.25
Miles Away
Rates
Period
Nightly
Weekend Night
Weekly
Monthly
Holiday
Standard Rate
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2 minimum stay
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2 minimum stay
$295
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Policies & Payments
Payment Policies
The owner of this property requires full payment to reserve.
Fees & Taxes
Lodging Tax:
9%
Time
Maximum Stay:
2 days
About the Host
This property was purchased in 2002
About Susan Brierley
My husband Paul and I are long term residents of St. John. We love to travel and our travel almost always focuses on finding beautiful natural surroundings. My husband (a retired builder on the island) and I designed Windwardside and Sago Cottage (calabash Cottages) with the intention of providing that to like minded guests. We care very much about preserving the beauty of Coral Bay. An import
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My husband Paul and I are long term residents of St. John. We love to travel and our travel almost always focuses on finding beautiful natural surroundings. My husband (a retired builder on the island) and I designed Windwardside and Sago Cottage (calabash Cottages) with the intention of providing that to like minded guests. We care very much about preserving the beauty of Coral Bay. An important part of our design process was to create homes that nestled into the hillside rather than towering over it. We are very proud of how that succeeded without sacrificing anything in terms of the view.
We take a very personal interest in our guests and never want to have someone disappointed in their stay with us. We have a small and dedicated staff that shares this view. We like to have a personal conversation with all of our potential guests. if we do not feel like one of our homes is a good fit for you we will honestly let you know that. If you do decide to stay with us you can be sure we will do everything possible to make you vacation all that you hoped it would be.
Why This Property?
We originally came to Belize on a mountain bike trip in 2002. At the end of our stay we reflected on what we had done in the previous two weeks. In addition to having a blast on our mountain bikes, we had been horseback riding, caving, hiking, canoeing, visited Mayan ruins and seen a vast variety of tropical birds. In addition we had met some wonderful people that cared deeply about their country
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We originally came to Belize on a mountain bike trip in 2002. At the end of our stay we reflected on what we had done in the previous two weeks. In addition to having a blast on our mountain bikes, we had been horseback riding, caving, hiking, canoeing, visited Mayan ruins and seen a vast variety of tropical birds. In addition we had met some wonderful people that cared deeply about their country and preserving it. We were hooked. On the way back to the airport we stopped into a real estate office and grabbed a business card. We returned three weeks later. We made an attempt to to be open minded about other locations in the country but we had already seen this area and this beautiful river. Our purchase was a little considered rash decision and one that we never regretted. In the years since we have traveled around Belize and never come across a property we would have preferred.
Designing the house and building it was a pure joy to us. Although we were already in the business of guest rentals in the Virgin Islands we did not have that intention for Riverside Villa. We designed a house that fit the way we lived- letting the natural beauty into the house from every vantage point. It’s hard to find a spot at Riverside Villa where you do not have a view of the river or the jungle. Rather than a large living room we created numerous small intimate gathering spots and as well as many nooks and cranny’s to enjoy a book or contemplate the beautiful setting. With a private nature trail, a swimming hole steps from the villa and a world class waterfall we often don’t leave the grounds for 4 or 5 days in a row.
When the neighboring lodge suggested renting Riverside Villa for us we were delighted with the opportunity. Gaia Riverlodge has been voted best lodge of the year in Belize and we know we can count on them to take excellent care of our guests.
Unique Benefits
The Cayo region is adventure central for Belize and this location provides peace and quiet in addition to access to the tours in the area. There are many activities nearby for those who wish an active vacation. The lodge can arrange for horseback visits to the jungle as well as canoeing trips into the caves of Barton creek or along the peaceful Macal River. The Mayan ruins of Caracol and Xunantuni
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The Cayo region is adventure central for Belize and this location provides peace and quiet in addition to access to the tours in the area. There are many activities nearby for those who wish an active vacation. The lodge can arrange for horseback visits to the jungle as well as canoeing trips into the caves of Barton creek or along the peaceful Macal River. The Mayan ruins of Caracol and Xunantunich are common day trips from the Pine Ridge as is the somewhat longer trip over the Guatemalan border to the famous ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. There is also a lovely nature trail which takes guests from the steps of the villa through lush broadleaf jungle and on to a private waterfall on Little Vaqueros Creek. A steeper trail to nearby Big Rock falls rewards hikers with a stunning waterfall in a gorgeous natural setting. Mountain bike tours can also be arranged.
Those looking for a relaxing vacation will find Riverside to be a very peaceful haven. The decks and gardens provide a lovely spot to enjoy the view and watch the birds and butterflies. A palapa at the waters edge has two comfortable hammocks that are perfect for enjoying a book on a lazy afternoon. The fast flowing section of the creek in front of the villa has numerous small swimming holes and a large slow moving pool is just a minute's walk down stream. The base of Five Sister's Waterfall is a short walk up stream. This beautiful waterfall has a lovely white sand beach, excellent swimming, a shaded gazebo and a thatched palapa furnished with hammocks.
Riverside Villa was created to take advantage of the surroundings while protecting the environment. Water is gravity fed to the villa from a pure spring high above in the hills (providing abundant pressure) and then passed through a state of the art water filtration system. Electricity is provided by the hydro powered generator at Gaia Riverlodge and the eco-friendly septic system is designed to avoid polluting the pristine river.
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