We stayed to Arrowhead Lodge for two weeks for our honeymoon!
We had an experience of a lifetime that will never be forgotten.
The road to the property was not graded and a bit rough but we didn’t care, a few bumps, some laughs, nothing scary - a good opportunity to slow down and see the many animals and birds along the way. It was fun driving through the jungle and waving to a smiling boy riding a horse.
The property itself is much nicer than the pictures and much larger. It is a very open, airy, clean and spacious home with large windows, big bedrooms and generous bathrooms. The showers are really nice and you feel clean due to the rainwater. The house is extremely peaceful as it is off-grid and you never notice any lack of resources. The wifi worked perfectly.
The kitchen is well equipped with pots and pans and staple items. We bought local chicken and vegetables (.50 for a bunch of bananas) and we cooked most days. The washing machine came in handy as well.
Can we talk about the deck?!!! It is huge! You could easily stretch out and do your morning yoga here. The view is simply breathtaking. We enjoyed it everyday and we saw little spider monkeys, Black Howler Monkeys (we also spotted them in the road like 20 feet away), Butterflies, Green Parrots, Hummingbirds, Toucans, Woodpeckers, Coatamundi and a grey fox. At first, we did not see much - then slowly we saw it all (so be patient). You will want to take some good binoculars - we had fun spotting animals. Every day we enjoyed our delicious fresh brewed Belizian coffee, homemade local bread, farm fresh eggs and cream and bacon on the deck. Incredible. There is a true sense of isolation - peace - truly getting away from all the stress but you are housed in luxury!
We rented a 4 x 4 car and put 2,000 kms on touring the area. We loved visiting local villages with friendly people and the market in San Ignacio is huge.
I should mention the bars and locks. We felt really safe out there - the bars are an added security feature - yes you have to lock it all but it is moments of your day to be secure.
The stay there was a true adventure.
Dean and Jaqui are simply great hosts —- and really super people. When we arrived we were greeted with champagne!! and two glasses (for our honeymoon toast) as well as a stunning bouquet of hand picked tropical flowers, candles, fresh fruit and fancy folded towels. Wow. They checked up on us, giving us local information and great tips. Cannot say enough about these good people.
The only bad thing was leaving. Our final day we opened the front door to see two beautiful Toucan in the tree. What a great way to end a perfect honeymoon.
We have stayed at many Airbnb in Belize and in other places. Many were nice but, for us, this place was magical. Don’t hesitate - just book it!!