Villa in Stann Creek District
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this villa rental
Welcome to Villa Jammin' Gecko! A 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom oceanfront estate with private chef included.
Nestled among tropical trees and vibrant gardens in the heart of Maya Beach, Placencia, Villa Jammin' Gecko is a custom-built, 3-story beachfront retreat where luxury and laid-back Caribbean living meet in perfect harmony. Soaring ceilings, an eye-catching grand staircase, and custom-built Belizean hardwood furniture set the tone — this home strikes exactly the right balance between homey and haute.
The ground floor features three spacious bedrooms, each with custom local furnishings, high-quality linens, a flat-screen TV, and a private en-suite bathroom. The showstopper on this level is the oceanfront game room — complete with a pool table, wet bar, and large flat-screen TV — opening directly onto a covered patio, private pool, and thatched palapa with hammocks and seating. The pool features a volleyball net for some friendly competition.
The second floor is the heart of the villa — a bright open kitchen, dining, and living area with a covered ocean-view patio. The hand-carved dining table seats ten, perfect for chef-prepared meals. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. An additional open-air patio with a gas grill offers sweeping views of the Maya Mountains and stunning Caribbean sunsets. Also on this level is a spacious junior suite with its own private covered patio overlooking the pool and ocean.
The top floor is reserved for the crown jewel: the grand primary suite with a king bed, resort-quality linens, and a luxurious en-suite featuring an oversized jetted tub and walk-in shower with unobstructed ocean views. Expansive patios deliver sweeping panoramas of the ocean, lagoon, and Maya Mountains.
Villa Jammin' Gecko is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and managed by Gecko Vacation Rentals.
**CHEF SERVICE**
Your stay includes complimentary private chef service for stays of 4 nights or more — one full chef day for every two nights stayed. Each chef day includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared fresh for your group. For example: a 6-night stay includes 3 chef days; an 8-night stay includes 4 chef days. You will only need to reimburse the chef directly for the cost of groceries. Nothing is marked up, and the chef will provide you with an invoice, payment instructions, and copies of all receipts. Food costs typically run $45–$50 per person per day based on the preset menu. Need the chef more often? Additional chef days can be added for $125 per day.
Grocery stocking service is also included with your stay. There is a provisions list of basic groceries, snack items and beverages you can fill out if you wish to have those items stocked at the house when you arrive. The chef will purchase your groceries, and you only reimburse the items bought.
(+) Want to take it a step further? Enhance your chef service with our All-Inclusive Food Package for $75 per person per chef service day. The package covers all 3 meals, a fruit bowl, limited non-alcoholic beverages, and one lobster meal (in season) — with no additional grocery reimbursement required. Alcohol packages are also available. Ask our team for full details when booking.
**CONCIERGE SERVICE**
Concierge service is included with your stay. Your dedicated Gecko concierge is available to assist with all pre-arrival arrangements and will reach out after your reservation is confirmed to begin planning your trip. From coordinating your transfers and arranging airport pick-up to booking excursions, spa services, and onsite entertainment, your concierge is here to ensure you get the most out of every day in Belize without lifting a finger.
**MAX OCCUPANCY**
14 guests (10 adults max)
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Master Suite (3rd floor) — 1 King bed, 2 chairs with pull-out twin sleepers
Bedroom 2 (2nd floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 5 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Game Room (1st floor) — 2 banquette twin sleepers
**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
Full concierge service
Private chef service (every other day for stays of 4 nights or more)
Daily housekeeping
Guest laundry service
4-seater golf cart
On-site caretaker and maintenance personnel (lives in separate staff house)
One complimentary transfer to/from the Placencia airstrip on either check-in or check-out day
Grocery stocking service — have your kitchen stocked and ready before you arrive (cost of items not included)
Welcome snack on arrival
Freshwater pool & private beach
Thatched palapa with hammocks and seating
Pool volleyball net
Kayaks and paddleboards
Bicycles
Beach towels
High-speed Wi-Fi
Smart TVs
Soap, shampoo, and paper goods provided
**OPTIONAL ADD-ONS**
Looking to make your stay even more memorable? We offer a wide range of additional services to customize your experience. Add any of these when making your reservation or at a later date through your concierge:
Additional private chef days — $125 per day
All-Inclusive Food Package — $75 per person per chef service day
Additional golf cart rental — 4-seater $325/week, 6-seater $450/week
Spa treatments — massages and beauty services delivered right to the villa
Excursions and adventures — snorkeling, fishing, cave tubing, Mayan ruins, and more
Romance packages — perfect for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries
Onsite entertainment
Alcoholic beverage packages
**NEARBY RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES**
Villa Jammin' Gecko is in Maya Beach, putting you within easy reach of great dining and activities — all reachable by your included golf cart.
**Dining**
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro — minutes away. A two-time Belize Tourism Board Restaurant of the Year winner, serving a sophisticated menu of fresh local seafood in a casual beachfront setting. A must-visit for a special dinner.
Naïa Resort & Spa restaurants — nearby. Three dining options including beachfront and open-air settings.
THE VIEW Rooftop Restaurant & Bar — minutes away at Villas at Playa de Coco. Panoramic Caribbean views, perfect for a sunset dinner.
Don Tonito's at Umaya Resort — nearby. A unique wood-fired artisan pizza experience with pies baked in custom traditional fogons.
**Activities**
Inky's Mini Golf — Belize's only professionally designed 18-hole miniature golf course, just minutes away.
Naïa Resort & Spa — award-winning full-service spa, yoga studio, and water sports nearby.
Balam Golf Course — a short golf cart ride away.
Excursions — your concierge can arrange snorkeling, sportfishing, cave tubing, ziplining, Mayan ruin tours, and more.
**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is one of the country's most beloved destinations — and for good reason. Situated on a stunning 16-mile-long peninsula flanked by the Caribbean Sea on one side and a serene lagoon on the other, Placencia offers the perfect blend of laid-back Caribbean charm and easy access to adventure. Unlike the busier island destinations to the north, Placencia is relaxed, uncrowded, and refreshingly authentic. From here, you're perfectly positioned to explore ancient Mayan ruins, hidden waterfalls, zip lines, cave tubing, world-class snorkeling, and some of the best sportfishing in Central America. Back on the peninsula, you'll find great restaurants, local shops, beachside bars, and the famous Placencia sidewalk. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation!
**GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY**
All international flights arrive and depart through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. From there, you have three options for getting to Placencia. After confirming your reservation, your Gecko concierge will reach out to help coordinate your preferred transfer.
Option 1 — Flying: A 30-minute domestic flight from BZE to the Placencia airstrip costs $299 USD round trip per person. Your concierge will also arrange pick-up from the Placencia airstrip directly to the property. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 2 — Private Shuttle: A comfortable, direct shuttle from BZE to the property takes just over 2 hours on a fully paved road. Cost is $650 USD round trip (tax included) for up to 3 passengers, plus $60 per additional person round trip (maximum 12 passengers). Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 3 — Self-Drive: Prefer to explore at your own pace? Rent a car from the agency of your choice at BZE and drive yourself to the property. Be sure to secure your rental online prior to your arrival. Your concierge will provide detailed directions upon booking.
**BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY**
60 days or more prior to arrival: full refund less $150 booking fee
Less than 60 days prior to arrival: no refund
This policy applies to direct bookings only. Guests who book through third-party platforms or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) are subject to the cancellation terms of their respective booking channel.
Nestled among tropical trees and vibrant gardens in the heart of Maya Beach, Placencia, Villa Jammin' Gecko is a custom-built, 3-story beachfront retreat where luxury and laid-back Caribbean living meet in perfect harmony. Soaring ceilings, an eye-catching grand staircase, and custom-built Belizean hardwood furniture set the tone — this home strikes exactly the right balance between homey and haute.
The ground floor features three spacious bedrooms, each with custom local furnishings, high-quality linens, a flat-screen TV, and a private en-suite bathroom. The showstopper on this level is the oceanfront game room — complete with a pool table, wet bar, and large flat-screen TV — opening directly onto a covered patio, private pool, and thatched palapa with hammocks and seating. The pool features a volleyball net for some friendly competition.
The second floor is the heart of the villa — a bright open kitchen, dining, and living area with a covered ocean-view patio. The hand-carved dining table seats ten, perfect for chef-prepared meals. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. An additional open-air patio with a gas grill offers sweeping views of the Maya Mountains and stunning Caribbean sunsets. Also on this level is a spacious junior suite with its own private covered patio overlooking the pool and ocean.
The top floor is reserved for the crown jewel: the grand primary suite with a king bed, resort-quality linens, and a luxurious en-suite featuring an oversized jetted tub and walk-in shower with unobstructed ocean views. Expansive patios deliver sweeping panoramas of the ocean, lagoon, and Maya Mountains.
Villa Jammin' Gecko is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and managed by Gecko Vacation Rentals.
**CHEF SERVICE**
Your stay includes complimentary private chef service for stays of 4 nights or more — one full chef day for every two nights stayed. Each chef day includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared fresh for your group. For example: a 6-night stay includes 3 chef days; an 8-night stay includes 4 chef days. You will only need to reimburse the chef directly for the cost of groceries. Nothing is marked up, and the chef will provide you with an invoice, payment instructions, and copies of all receipts. Food costs typically run $45–$50 per person per day based on the preset menu. Need the chef more often? Additional chef days can be added for $125 per day.
Grocery stocking service is also included with your stay. There is a provisions list of basic groceries, snack items and beverages you can fill out if you wish to have those items stocked at the house when you arrive. The chef will purchase your groceries, and you only reimburse the items bought.
(+) Want to take it a step further? Enhance your chef service with our All-Inclusive Food Package for $75 per person per chef service day. The package covers all 3 meals, a fruit bowl, limited non-alcoholic beverages, and one lobster meal (in season) — with no additional grocery reimbursement required. Alcohol packages are also available. Ask our team for full details when booking.
**CONCIERGE SERVICE**
Concierge service is included with your stay. Your dedicated Gecko concierge is available to assist with all pre-arrival arrangements and will reach out after your reservation is confirmed to begin planning your trip. From coordinating your transfers and arranging airport pick-up to booking excursions, spa services, and onsite entertainment, your concierge is here to ensure you get the most out of every day in Belize without lifting a finger.
**MAX OCCUPANCY**
14 guests (10 adults max)
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Master Suite (3rd floor) — 1 King bed, 2 chairs with pull-out twin sleepers
Bedroom 2 (2nd floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 5 (1st floor) — 1 Queen bed
Game Room (1st floor) — 2 banquette twin sleepers
**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
Full concierge service
Private chef service (every other day for stays of 4 nights or more)
Daily housekeeping
Guest laundry service
4-seater golf cart
On-site caretaker and maintenance personnel (lives in separate staff house)
One complimentary transfer to/from the Placencia airstrip on either check-in or check-out day
Grocery stocking service — have your kitchen stocked and ready before you arrive (cost of items not included)
Welcome snack on arrival
Freshwater pool & private beach
Thatched palapa with hammocks and seating
Pool volleyball net
Kayaks and paddleboards
Bicycles
Beach towels
High-speed Wi-Fi
Smart TVs
Soap, shampoo, and paper goods provided
**OPTIONAL ADD-ONS**
Looking to make your stay even more memorable? We offer a wide range of additional services to customize your experience. Add any of these when making your reservation or at a later date through your concierge:
Additional private chef days — $125 per day
All-Inclusive Food Package — $75 per person per chef service day
Additional golf cart rental — 4-seater $325/week, 6-seater $450/week
Spa treatments — massages and beauty services delivered right to the villa
Excursions and adventures — snorkeling, fishing, cave tubing, Mayan ruins, and more
Romance packages — perfect for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries
Onsite entertainment
Alcoholic beverage packages
**NEARBY RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES**
Villa Jammin' Gecko is in Maya Beach, putting you within easy reach of great dining and activities — all reachable by your included golf cart.
**Dining**
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro — minutes away. A two-time Belize Tourism Board Restaurant of the Year winner, serving a sophisticated menu of fresh local seafood in a casual beachfront setting. A must-visit for a special dinner.
Naïa Resort & Spa restaurants — nearby. Three dining options including beachfront and open-air settings.
THE VIEW Rooftop Restaurant & Bar — minutes away at Villas at Playa de Coco. Panoramic Caribbean views, perfect for a sunset dinner.
Don Tonito's at Umaya Resort — nearby. A unique wood-fired artisan pizza experience with pies baked in custom traditional fogons.
**Activities**
Inky's Mini Golf — Belize's only professionally designed 18-hole miniature golf course, just minutes away.
Naïa Resort & Spa — award-winning full-service spa, yoga studio, and water sports nearby.
Balam Golf Course — a short golf cart ride away.
Excursions — your concierge can arrange snorkeling, sportfishing, cave tubing, ziplining, Mayan ruin tours, and more.
**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is one of the country's most beloved destinations — and for good reason. Situated on a stunning 16-mile-long peninsula flanked by the Caribbean Sea on one side and a serene lagoon on the other, Placencia offers the perfect blend of laid-back Caribbean charm and easy access to adventure. Unlike the busier island destinations to the north, Placencia is relaxed, uncrowded, and refreshingly authentic. From here, you're perfectly positioned to explore ancient Mayan ruins, hidden waterfalls, zip lines, cave tubing, world-class snorkeling, and some of the best sportfishing in Central America. Back on the peninsula, you'll find great restaurants, local shops, beachside bars, and the famous Placencia sidewalk. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation!
**GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY**
All international flights arrive and depart through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. From there, you have three options for getting to Placencia. After confirming your reservation, your Gecko concierge will reach out to help coordinate your preferred transfer.
Option 1 — Flying: A 30-minute domestic flight from BZE to the Placencia airstrip costs $299 USD round trip per person. Your concierge will also arrange pick-up from the Placencia airstrip directly to the property. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 2 — Private Shuttle: A comfortable, direct shuttle from BZE to the property takes just over 2 hours on a fully paved road. Cost is $650 USD round trip (tax included) for up to 3 passengers, plus $60 per additional person round trip (maximum 12 passengers). Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 3 — Self-Drive: Prefer to explore at your own pace? Rent a car from the agency of your choice at BZE and drive yourself to the property. Be sure to secure your rental online prior to your arrival. Your concierge will provide detailed directions upon booking.
**BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY**
60 days or more prior to arrival: full refund less $150 booking fee
Less than 60 days prior to arrival: no refund
This policy applies to direct bookings only. Guests who book through third-party platforms or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) are subject to the cancellation terms of their respective booking channel.
Amenities at 3 Story Oceanfront Luxury Villa 5 Bedroom w/ Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Stann Creek District
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved their stay at the Villa Jammin Gecko! The property was well-furnished, clean, and had comfortable beds. The beach, pier area, and private pool were great. The staff, including chef Manuel, exceeded expectations with delicious meals and friendly service.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
The house was beautiful, comfortable, perfect! Our chef, Damion, was friendly, kind, fun, and made us the most delicious dishes, and the desserts, wonderful! Maybel and crew made our stay so relaxing, no worries at all! In fact, they went above and beyond to fix a wheelchair that the airlines had lost parts to, so my niece could enjoy the week on the beach. Can't say enough about what a fantastic time we had. Thank you all!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
My family had an amazing five days at Jammin Gecko Villa. The Villa was very well kept, had everything we needed for dinning and entertainment and was well looked after by the very friendly and helpful staff. The daily chef service is a must as Chef Julia prepared wonderful meals for us during our stay. We will definitely return to Jammin Gecko or another Gecko managed property very soon.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Our family had an amazing five days at Jammin Gecko Villa. The Villa was very well kept, had everything we needed for dinning and entertainment and was well looked after by the very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed all the amenities, the pool, the pool table, the many games, the kayaks, the Villa is fully stocked for fun and entertainment.
The daily chef service is a must as Chef Julia prepared wonderful meals for us during our stay. We will definitely return to Jammin Gecko or another Gecko managed property very soon.
6 / 10Average·Nov 2024
We spent 8 days with our entire family. This home was the perfect setup. Top floor master suite was great the bed was just right for us. Second floor kitchen and 1 bed room was perfect for our daughter and grandson. Main floor was great for our son and his wife. Plenty of space for everyone. Pool was the place to be all week. Beautiful sunrises every day. We were able to see rays several varieties of fish and crabs. Even seen a pod of dolphin and a few manatees off the neighboring peir. Overall a nice place to stay.
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9.7Outstanding
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Guests loved their stay at the Villa Jammin Gecko! The property was well-furnished, clean, and had comfortable beds. The beach, pier area, and private pool were great. The staff, including chef Manuel, exceeded expectations with delicious meals and f...
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