If you’re headed to San Ignacio, stay at Peter’s place! I came to Belize kind of on a whim and relied on my fellow AirBnBers to guide me to a nice accommodation. I chose Hummingbird Rest solely on price and ratings...and just kind of hoped everything else would work out.
From the minute I made the reservation, I was blown away with Peter’s responsiveness and communication. Before we even arrived, he had arranged transport to the airport along with a stop at the Belize Zoo, and given us endless tips/tricks/ideas to make our stay as memorable as possible.
Peter and Jenny greeted us upon arrival and showed us around. They are lovely people, and we were blown away with how beautiful the property is (their extensive garden is stunning) and how cool the Hummingbird Rest was! Also, their dog, Tootsie, came along for the meet and greet and we became fast friends. :)
Throughout our stay, Peter and his family were more than accommodating and incredibly hospitable. They helped us by arranging tours and sharing recommendations for eating places. The tour company they work with is superb, by the way. The cottage is darling and the porch ended up being one of our favorite places to be! It feels like you’re right in the jungle, and there are beautiful plants and animals everywhere. In addition to the wild animals, the family is active in animal rescue and they introduced us to their rescued four-legged friends, which was wonderful because I’m a huge animal lover! They are very knowledgeable on the jungle plants and animals and taught us quite a bit.
The accommodation was exactly what we needed. The bed was comfortable and the linens were nice and clean. There were plenty of towels, and they borrow us some towels to go on excursions. The kitchen had every type of tool and utensil you could need, and we found ourselves cooking often. The water in the shower was nice and hot, although I only wanted cold water after our hot days. ;) They had a nice big powerful fan for the afternoons. It was such a charming place and definitely fits the aesthetic of the Belizean jungle!
During our stay, Peter and Jenny remained responsive and were available for anything we needed. Their family is so kind, and they just felt like old friends! I highly recommend any of his three properties if you’re traveling to Belize.