Sea The View, Ocean Front

This property was perfect for what we needed it for. The Pros of this property are that it is big, there is lots of space and the property Manager, Simon is AMAZING. The cons are that it is off the beaten path (a 20-30 minute golf cart ride into town) and very basic. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Simon was so helpful and the house was exactly what we needed for a large group!

We booked the property early. It was one of the few properties which could fit our family-and-friends group of 10 adults and 4 kids comfortably. The property has 5 bedrooms, and the upstairs salon has additional beds. We had enough beds to fit everyone without excessive sharing. The bedrooms are air conditioned separately which was a huge plus because some of us liked cold, and others loved the evening breeze with A/C off. The kitchen was well equipped, a basic microwave and dishwasher were available and dishwasher detergent was provided. A washer and dryer were available, and some of us made used the combo frequently. The property has a freshwater pool that was well maintained and refreshing. Pool amenities like the loungers were available. The property also had a grill but we did not use it. The downside was that the property was quite far away from the city center but we knew it when booking. Still, it took 30 minutes+ on the golf cart to get to the city, and about 15 minutes to the closest restaurant (Lone Star Cafe, an excellent place). The property has a dock but it is too shallow for most boats to dock there. We had to use a neighbor's dock for our dive/snorkel trips. Overall, the stay was pleasant and laid back, which was exactly the point. Would definitely come back some day.

Our family trip to Belize was just about perfect. The Sea the View house is very comfortable and is stocked with all the essentials. We used 5 of the 6 bedrooms. No one had to wait for a shower...which is essential after a long day on the water with 5 adults and 4 kids in tow. We especially enjoyed sitting on the balcony each morning. The kids loved having a pool and beach area. The adults loved the shade on the balcony and on the first floor. It was easy to keep an eye on everyone. Having a washer and dryer also made life easier. We always had fresh towels! The only thing I'd recommend: bring your own pillow if you are a pillow snob like me! :-) The ride from San Pedro took about 20 - 30 minutes...but it was so worth it for the privacy. Plus we all loved the commute by golf cart to town...it was so much nicer than our crazy commute in Houston!! On the island, we encountered beautiful views and smiling faces all along the way. The personal attention that we received from David from the moment we arrived in San Pedro was exceptional. Sheron made sure we had the best contact on the island for any and all excursions. David connected us to great fishing/beach BBQ/snorkeling guides (Capt Gonz and Joel). We spent the day on a beautiful sailboat with Captain Luis and his crew snorkeling at 4 different sites. We also had a great day of exploring the mainland with Brian who took us through cave tubing and zip-lining. All in all, I would recommend the house to anyone...especially a large group/family who enjoys cooking and just hanging out.

Overall the house met our needs. However, it lacked cleanliness, and supplies needed for a large group (beach towels, pool chairs, etc). We had a in the roof and the kitchen sink which was promptly taken care of. We appreciated the arrangements made by Mike, including pick up with golf carts at airport. However, we arranged a full day boat trip to include 3 snorkels, including Hol Chan. Out boat trip had 1 snorkel and not at Hol Chan, so we ended up paying for an additional day to do that. It is far from town, and nice/quiet - the listing is up front about that. The house could be great with some maintenance, cleaning, and updating of supplies.