Notes from the host
Large Ocean Front Home Close to Surfside
Surfside Gecko is a large custom ocean front home with an amazing pool located directly on the beach. The gated villa provides an excellent setting for a private beachfront getaway.
The villa features a huge chef's kitchen with a massive island bar that provides for a great place to cook and hang out in. The large covered patio, complete with outdoor kitchen, overlooks the large pool and beach. The first floor of the villa also features a large living room with large flat screen TV located directly off from the kitchen, 1/2 bath as well as 2 large private bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and a large private balcony overlooking the pool and the ocean.
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. This 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 Surfside Gecko Villa 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 they 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.
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Bedroom 1 First Floor - 1 King
Bedroom 2 First Floor - 1 King
Bedroom 3 Second Floor - 1 Queen
Bedroom 4 Second Floor - 1 Queen
**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience and include the following amenities:
Daily Maid Service
Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included)
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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