Villa in Stann Creek District
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 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
A swirl of turquoise and aquamarine lagoons cradle Gladden, an island fringed with coral and white sand in the heart of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. This island jewel harbors your own private sanctuary, a casually elegant villa designed for just one couple, with the all-inclusive service of a luxury resort. There is a second master suite should you wish to share Gladden with friends or family. Our staff resides unseen on the smaller island behind the guest island across the Gladden lagoon, ready to respond to any request at a moment’s notice. A “privacy meter” indicates if a member of the team is on the main island for any reason, because we want our guests to feel free to be themselves. There are no other neighbors – it’s just you and the views.
While you’re ensconced in our casually luxurious 3,000-square-foot villa, you’ll never spot a neighbor. But you will be greeted with stunning views from every room. Stand in the entryway and let your eyes wander across the swimming pool to the coral reef beyond. Slip into the master suite, a soothing enclave of dark woods complemented by wide windows overlooking the ocean. Climb to the roof terrace to soak up the sun and bask in the panorama of aquamarine lagoons as far as the eye can see.
Dine on local specialties prepared by a roster of guest chefs from celebrated kitchens around the world. Swim with whale sharks at nearby Gladden Spit, one of the few places where these gentle giants congregate each spring. Book a spa treatment or boat charter through your personal concierge.
While most private island experiences require jetting to the far reaches of the globe, Gladden Private Island delivers the natural beauty and tranquility of a Polynesian atoll with a minute travel time of less than four hours from Miami.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Helicopter transfer on arrival from Belize City to the island for stays of 7 nights or more.
Domestic Flights for all guests (Belize City to Placencia/Placencia to Belize City)
Speed boat transfers from and to the island.
Exclusive use of the entire island.
All meals prepared by your personal chef.
Wine, champagne and spirits.
Personal concierge services.
Personal boat and boat captain
Personal fishing and snorkeling guide
Massages and spa treatments.
Housekeeping
Internet/Wifi.
Use of kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear and all other sporting equipment.
One half day of diving
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Wine, champagne and spirits from our reserve list.
Additional mainland excursions
Gratuity for the island team
While you’re ensconced in our casually luxurious 3,000-square-foot villa, you’ll never spot a neighbor. But you will be greeted with stunning views from every room. Stand in the entryway and let your eyes wander across the swimming pool to the coral reef beyond. Slip into the master suite, a soothing enclave of dark woods complemented by wide windows overlooking the ocean. Climb to the roof terrace to soak up the sun and bask in the panorama of aquamarine lagoons as far as the eye can see.
Dine on local specialties prepared by a roster of guest chefs from celebrated kitchens around the world. Swim with whale sharks at nearby Gladden Spit, one of the few places where these gentle giants congregate each spring. Book a spa treatment or boat charter through your personal concierge.
While most private island experiences require jetting to the far reaches of the globe, Gladden Private Island delivers the natural beauty and tranquility of a Polynesian atoll with a minute travel time of less than four hours from Miami.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Helicopter transfer on arrival from Belize City to the island for stays of 7 nights or more.
Domestic Flights for all guests (Belize City to Placencia/Placencia to Belize City)
Speed boat transfers from and to the island.
Exclusive use of the entire island.
All meals prepared by your personal chef.
Wine, champagne and spirits.
Personal concierge services.
Personal boat and boat captain
Personal fishing and snorkeling guide
Massages and spa treatments.
Housekeeping
Internet/Wifi.
Use of kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear and all other sporting equipment.
One half day of diving
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Wine, champagne and spirits from our reserve list.
Additional mainland excursions
Gratuity for the island team
Amenities at Gladden Private Island - The Most Private Island in the World!!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Stann Creek District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
Wow. Talk about breathtaking. My wife and I came for our honeymoon and never having been to Belize, we didn’t know what to expect. We stayed at the Gladden Private Island, the condos in Placencia- and last but certainly not least, Valley Stream. The views are second to none, and the service is undeniably great. I can’t recommend using Gecko for any travel to Belize enough. We are very much so one and done when it comes to visiting places…. But this experience was so great we will DEFINITELY be back. If you are someone who reads reviews before you book, like most of us are, take this as a sign! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks again for the best honeymoon!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
Wow. Talk about breathtaking. My wife and I came for our honeymoon and never having been to Belize, we didn’t know what to expect. We stayed at the Gladden Private Island, the condos in Placencia- and last but certainly not least, Valley Stream. The views are second to none, and the service is undeniably great. I can’t recommend using Gecko for any travel to Belize enough. We are very much so one and done when it comes to visiting places…. But this experience was so great we will DEFINITELY be back. If you are someone who reads reviews before you book, like most of us are, take this as a sign! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks again for the best honeymoon!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2019
My wife and I stayed at Gladden Island 7/12/19 – 7/19/19. From the moment we arrived, we knew that we were in for a very special trip. The staff were absolutely amazing and tended to every need we could imagine. The food was fabulous! On Tuesday, I asked the chef if she had ever heard of a Pecan Pie (my favorite). She said she had not, but she would research it. That night, she had a full size Pecan Pie waiting for us for our dessert. The daily massages for fantastic. We snorkeled and spent lots of time in the pool and reading books. The island has Apple TV along with a surround sound system so that you can play music throughout the island and the inside and outside. I would highly suggest this for couples who lead an incredibly busy life and need to get way to unplug and rest and unwind!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2019
We returned from our honeymoon a few weeks ago and it has taken a while to determine just what to write about our experience on Gladden. First, let me say that no matter how great the description is of this paradise, it does NOT do the experience justice, and no words I can add would make that any better. Yes, the photos are amazing, but not nearly as breathtaking as it is in person. And you think you know what personal service is, but until you experience it at Gladden, you haven’t really had complete personal service at a resort before.
We were excited to book our honeymoon at Gladden. We had high expectations for Gladden based on the website and reviews, but nothing could have prepared us for our actual visit. We were looking for a once in a lifetime experience, somewhere we wouldn’t spend a “normal” vacation (and we travel a LOT), and something not everyone has done. Gladden provided this and so much more!
From the moment we landed in Belize, we had custom service. We had a guide from baggage claim to our helicopter, with a stop in the middle to rest at a cute little café while awaiting the helicopter. We then flew over the famous Blue Hole. It’s an awe-inspiring sight from the sky, and our pilot flew in several angles so that both my husband and I could experience it in full.
Arriving at the island, it’s amazing to see just how isolated you will be. It’s breathtaking from the air and really does look like paradise. We were promptly greeted by the friendly faces of the staff. Adam (perfect host), Annika (best chef ever), Jammie (great masseuse), and Zack (groundskeeper extraordinaire) were delightful. They truly wanted us to enjoy our honeymoon, but to also fall in love with Gladden and Belize. As a surprise for my husband, I had asked Adam if he would mind putting a couple of photos of us up around the place before we got there. He had the pictures displayed perfectly! My husband was surprised and delighted – it really did make the island feel more like “home”. He had also picked up a nice bottle of rum for my husband – his favorite! Daily, they would ask us what we would like to do for that day (or even the next) and helped us plan out our time. We wanted to spend as much time as we could enjoying the island, but also take a few day trips.
You can tell that the owners and staff of Gladden Island care about your vacation as much as you do. They do everything in their power to make it stress free and memorable.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"Wow. Talk about breathtaking. My wife and I came for our honeymoon and never having been to Belize, we didn’t know what to expect. We stayed at the Gladden Private Island, the condos in Placencia- and..."
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