Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away.

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Casa Santa Maria
Our kitchen, for your use or you can pre-order additional meals.
Upper Deck - outdoor covered living
Upper Deck jungle view.
Upper Deck - Family dining table - made locally. Seating up to 8 adults.
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
Guests praised the helpful and accommodating staff, especially Lucy, Millie, and Jim, who made their stay memorable and enjoyable. The property's beauty and cleanliness exceeded expectations, making it a dream-worthy escape.
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(13 Ratings)

House in Cayo District

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

The Casa Santa Maria is a 3,000 sq. ft. retreat, located in an Eco-village on the Macal River features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen, and an optional full meal plan. The house is powered by solar energy and has eco friendly water and septic systems. The property requires 4 wheel drive vehicle to access, but our manager can coordinate all local tours including ruins, horseback riding, Pontoon Boat excursions, etc.

Bedrooms include a Master (queen), Main Floor (queen), Studio (queen) and two lower floor hotel rooms (double). The house features two outdoor covered decks and a jungle view to the Macal River.

The Eco-village features a number of trails, gardens and look out locations of the Mayan Mountains.

Amenities at Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away.

Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.2 / 10.0
    Outstanding(13 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Guests praised the helpful and accommodating staff, especially Lucy, Millie, and Jim, who made their stay memorable and enjoyable. The property's beauty and cleanliness exceeded expectations, making it a dream-worthy escape.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    This property is very beautiful in an even more beautiful setting. Walter (property manager) was extremely responsive to requests and Jim the owner was quick to answer messages. Our entire family enjoyed this property. A few things to note the road getting there is extremely rough, when they tell you that 4 wheel drive is required that is not an overstatement. You will want to make sure you have everything you need before you head to the house because getting into town is not a small feat. But if you come prepared it really is a once in a life time experience, you will be serenaded by howler monkeys and other wildlife.
    8.0 / 10.0
    We had a fantastic stay at this remote jungle retreat! The location is absolutely stunning—lush greenery, abundant wildlife, and the sounds of howler monkeys and birds all around. The property is truly off-grid, and we never needed to use the backup generator.The private trail down to the water was a great feature, though it’s quite steep, so be mindful of your mobility. The drive in is an adventure in itself—definitely bring a 4x4 with a low gear for the final stretch.The host and property manager were friendly, responsive, and very helpful. They recommended a local tour company, and Robert’s horseback ride and lake cruise were top-notch and very reasonably priced—highly recommend!The only small downside is that the house could use a bit of sprucing up. It’s nothing that would keep us from staying again, but don’t expect the same level of polish as a hotel at a similar price.Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely return. If you’re looking for a unique, off-grid jungle experience, this is the place!
    10.0 / 10.0
    The property was a perfect getaway from our busy lives. Secluded deep in the jungle, we enjoyed a week among nature seeing birds, monkeys, quash, and other animals. The meals cooked by the staff and the nearby tour guide, Robert, were also worth it!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Jim was extremely responsive leading up to the trip and Walter and Lucy were perfect hosts once we arrived! Definitely coordinate to have Lucy cook your meals while there, no doubt! And use Robert to coordinate any trips. They have you covered no matter how you want to spend your time there.
    10.0 / 10.0
    If you’re looking for a jungle paradise getaway, this is the place to go. Staff are incredible and quickly became the highlight of our stay here. They accommodated us as much as they could and shared their love for their passions and their home-country which made our family fall in love with the place. The drive in is a bit of a rough adventure so I wouldn’t recommend getting there after dark.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Such a lovely place and worth the 30 minute drive on a bumpy dirt road. It was heavenly and Iris was a wonderful cook! Belize is an excellent vacation destination. We will be back!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Nice big clean place for 2 people. Lucy and Marcos are great hosts. Thanks Jim
    8.0 / 10.0
    Jim and Lucy were great in helping us coordinate our travel and stay at the Casa Santa Maria EcoLodge. I do recommend to bring ear plugs as the house is very loud and the generator is extremely noisy. As long as you can manage your groups energy consumption and behavior you will have a blissful time. Lucy is a great host and cook. We had excellent meals, tours, and service. Lucy even helped us track down some lost electronics a town over from another tour agency. Incredibly good service!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away.?

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