The place is way better in person than in pictures! Laura has a beautiful garden and home. She was helpful with rearrangements and suggestions for traveling to Belize. The pool outside is a perfect place to cool down and is only 3 feet deep but large. Laura and Thomas had multiple dogs that are very friendly (we loved Shadow). The house has 2 rooms; 1 with AC and 1 with a portable fan. Both have ceiling fans to keep you cool. They also provided a key to a drawer in the wardrobe to keep any personal belongings safe. Laura also provides drinking water so you dont have to worry about buying plastic bottled water. We didn't cook much but the kitchen would be adequate for any cooking needs. Punta Gorda is not a very touristy town but was welcoming and a good introduction to Belize for us. Laura's place is just outside of downtown and as two women traveling, we felt safe. Punta Gorda doesn't have a beach but there are a few docks you could swim off of and water side restaurants that show off the amazing view.