Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi

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9.0Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"We loved the privacy and the fact that it was right on the beach. The beach palapa for shade was perfect for relaxing/reading. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance and a grocery stor..."
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

Apartment in Stann Creek District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Ara Macao Beach House at Ocean’s Edge -Gold Standard Certified

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In search of a romantic seaside getaway? Look no further than this private, secluded home on the shores of the Placencia Peninsula, where you'll have a lovely stretch of beach (shared only with one other home) right at your doorstep. Walk down the dock to soak in the sun, take a nap in the hammock, enjoy the breeze off the Caribbean Sea, or take a swim around the platform. Easily prepare your own meals at home in the full kitchen.

What's nearby:
This property is located on the shores of Maya Beach, a quiet and relaxing section of the peninsula known for its beautiful beaches and great restaurants. In the surrounding area, you'll find a bowling alley, a spa, and a scuba center. If you want to venture into the jungle, drive up to Cockscomb Forest to go bird watching, hiking, swimming in waterfalls, or tubing down the river.

Things to know:
This home can be rented along with its neighbor as Ocean's Edge
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
In-home safe
The trundle sofa converts to 2 separate twin beds downstairs.
The property has been newly remodeled!

Parking notes: Street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis; parking is not guaranteed.


Dock details:




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities at Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(12 Ratings)
    4.0 / 10.0
    The house is located on a nice beach in a nice area of Placencia. We wanted to enjoy this house for that alone. But it was simply not enough to make up for the AC not working (absolutely repressive heat inside; tried sleeping outside before we had to leave the property in the middle of the night with heat exhaustion), nor make up for the one bathroom being down a steep staircase from the bedroom, and certainly not make up for Vacasa/property manager not even responding to us while we were having issues with the property then responding asking us for a favorable review!! This was truly the worst housing rental experience I've had but added a star for the great location. Stay away.
    8.0 / 10.0
    This property is managed by Vacasa and it's a nuisanse. When you're traveling you'd appreciate having all the information in one source. Unfortunately, in this case VRBO site merely redirects you elsewhere which is often inconvenient. The house was as e+xpected although we were unlucky to have a bit of surf that rendered the water totally murky. The locals recommended agains swimming because of the stingrays common in the area and danger of stepping on one when hothing can be seen. We still took a chance and my wife was stung by a jellyfish, which was rare we were told. Vinegar and hot water helped. Despite the wind, the nights were very hot and humid causing us to run the fans at full blast, somewhat interfearing with our sleep. Also, our last night the moskitos were especially voracious. We're all for living like a local but in the end kind of wished we had AC. Make sure you understand the house has no dedicated parking space while the car is virtually a must to get here. We ended up parking it on the street and it worked with no issues. On a plus side, the beach and panapa are super nice and comphy. There are several palm trees with tons of coconuts and you should be able to borrow a machete to murder a few.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Private beach, low foot traffic. Quiet and peaceful. For those who want to escape it is for you!!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We loved the privacy and the fact that it was right on the beach. The beach palapa for shade was perfect for relaxing/reading. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance and a grocery store down the road. The bed was comfortable and there are lots of windows to open for cross breezes to flow through. We didn't have a vehicle and Shan Les from Vacasa helped us get drinking water, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
    8.0 / 10.0
    The beach house is well maintained and clean. However, beach is shared with another property and kayak is not well maintained, it was dirty and did not function. The life jackets were also dirty.
    10.0 / 10.0
    It’s everything that Placencia is not. It’s quiet, rustic, quaint, and private. We loved it because we are not resort people and we felt very little connection to Placencia itself. We had a great time though. Sand fleas are bad everywhere there. Stay off the beach at around 330pm.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Rustic beach cabin in a private area
    10.0 / 10.0
    Adorable house, perfect view, great location. We had the best time here. The shower head was not great, the wifi didn’t work (and wasn’t resolved during our stay) and the shoreline was very littered which is sad for such a beautiful place. The beach out front of the house was pristine though. The kayak is a bonus. Saw some rays off the dock. Best morning coffee spot ever!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this apartment?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this apartment?

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

    Is Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Romantic beachfront home w/ ocean views, dock, hammock, veranda & free WiFi?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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