Notes from the host
Villa Laguna Gecko
Villa Laguna Gecko, is a 3 story custom waterfront estate with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, large pool with palapa located in a private very secure gated community overlooking the Lagoon and Maya mountains in the Maya Beach area of Placencia, Belize. The home is in a gated private community with 24 hour security and connected to the Placencia Resort located directly across the street. Guests staying at the villas have access to the resort amenities including beach, pool and restaurants. Being located directly on the Placencia lagoon adds so much to this property.
The sunsets over the lagoon and Maya Mountains from the homes massive patios and decks on all 3 levels are spectacular. From your back yard take the Villa's kayaks to fish for Snook, Snapper, and more in a world class location. If you are not into fishing a sightseeing trip on the kayaks through the mangrove filled lagoon is a great way to spend the day. The 24-hour security and guard gate offer safety and privacy. With all this you are still just a short walk or even shorter golf cart ride from the amazing beach, pool and other amenities at the Placencia Hotel. This Villa offers the privacy and comfort of your own home along with all the associated high end resort amenities including daily maid service and professional chef to cook your meals 3 days a week in the home that is included with rental.
Villa Laguna Gecko is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and managed by a highly respected company that manages four exclusive private island and numerous luxury waterfront villas in Placencia.
Ground Floor features:
2 large bedrooms each with private baths, and access to large covered patio overlooking pool and lagoon. You enter on second floor and walk downstairs
2nd Floor features:
A huge open kitchen with island breakfast bar, large open dining room, large outdoor covered and open patio / dining area off the off kitchen overlooking the Placencia Lagoon and Maya Mountains. Also a full bathroom is located on this floor.
3rd Floor features:
The top floor is a massive private master suite and bathroom, with oversized jetted tub, shower and huge open patio overlooking both the lagoon and mountains. 4th Bedroom with two twin trundles but no private bath. The twin beds can convert and sleep up to 4 guest.
We are located across the street from the Placencia Hotel, and 2 miles north of Maya Beach. The home is uniquely located in upscale area that provides for a very private setting, yet it is close to fine dining and other upscale resorts in an exclusive section of Placencia, just 10 minutes from Placencia Village and air strip.
At Gecko Vacation Rentals, we are passionate about two things; providing the highest quality services and ensuring our guests have a great vacation & experience in Belize. Our extraordinary property provides a one-of-a-kind setting, but the amenities we provide elevate it to a league of its own. From the personal chef to daily guest laundry, our idea is that our guests should not have to lift a finger. The staff at Villa Laguna Gecko we will stock the fully equipped kitchen with provisions as requested in advance, so our guests can get into vacation mode right away, with no effort and only the actual cost of the food you have selected.
(+) Enhance your getaway with our Food Package Add-on; featuring daily chef-prepared meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and a lobster dish when in season. Rate per chef service days: $75/person (6 years & up). Alcohol packages also available.
**Max Occupancy**
10 guests (8 adults max)
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Master Suite Third Floor - 1 King bed
Bedroom 1 First Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 2 First Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 Third Floor - 2 Twins & 2 Twin Trundles
**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience with all of the following included with your stay:
Daily Maid Service
Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included) Food & Alcohol Packages Available
Guest Laundry Service
4 Seat Gas Golf Cart (with payment of $40 gas and usage fee)
High Speed Internet and WIFI
Use of Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Full Time Concierge Service
On property spa services available upon request
One complementary transfer to/from Placencia Airstrip on Check-In Day & Check-Out Day
Soap, Shampoo, paper goods, beach towels, etc, etc.
Welcome Drink
**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is the second most popular tourist destination in the country. It is situated on a 16-mile-long peninsula that is surrounded by a lagoon on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It is much smaller, less congested and more laid back than Ambergris Caye/San Pedro. Being inland, Placencia provides easy access to many activities on the mainland like Mayan Ruins, waterfalls, ziplining and cave tubing to name a few. Placencia offers numerous restaurants, small shops, 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 into and out of Belize are serviced through the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), located northwest of Belize City. Your concierge will assist with the first options to arrange domestic transportation from BZE to Placencia:
- Travel by plane on a local commuter flight from the airport (BZE) to the Placencia Airstrip (PLJ). Flight time is approximately 30 minutes. Once in Placencia, our staff will pick you up and take you to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.
- Travel by private shuttle van from BZE, where the driver will meet you outside of baggage claim. The drive time is approximately 2 hours. You’ll be taken directly to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.
- Option 3 is to rent a vehicle at BZE and make the drive down to the condo yourself. There are numerous rental car agencies right across the parking lot from baggage claim including Hertz Avis and Crystal Car Rental a larger local car rental company. You would just need to go online to book and secure a vehicle prior to arrival.
**THINGS TO DO**
Concierge service is included with your rental to assist with arranging activities for your group including spa services, excursions and various types of entertainment right at the villa. Our concierge will assist in planning and booking your activities to enable you to get the most out of your trip.
**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
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