Just stop searching and BOOK IT. My girlfriend and I stayed in Caribe Island #19. The pictures of this place sold it but then we arrived and it was better than expected.
This place is a great location, close to town but far enough to feel like a private Villa. There is a store with almost anything just feet away from the entrance( prices fair, owner cool). There are plenty of restaurants in walking distance, I believe 5. I recommend the restaurant Toast. You COULD walk to town but it would be a long walk and it’s SAFE. I walked one time and that was the last time, rented a golf cart.
Ana is a contact the vacation company Vacasa put me in touch with for ANYTHING I may need and she delivered. We communicate only through text in WhatsApp .
Ana is easy to work with and pretty funny.
Here is my experience
1. I needed a flight to the island from the international airport. Text Ana and arranged a flight to the island San Pedro the same day. (cheaper than I could book it online).
2. Needed a taxi from the San Pedro airport. I texted Ana and she arranged that. I arrived at the airport and Ana informed me that my drivers name is David and gave me his WhatsApp number/picture. As soon as I landed A random taxi driver asked me my name and I told him. He said “ahhh David is expecting you” he then took us to David who was holding up a white board with my name. David was cool and showed us everything we may need to know on our drive to Caribe island Condo. David helped us with our bags to the THIRD FLOOR. Ana was not around to check us in BUT made sure someone was there waiting for us to show us around. Her name was Silva and was GREAT(think she was the on-site person, could be wrong. Also there was multiple people there everyday doing upkeep and maintenance to the property to keep it looking nice, and they are also helpful).
3. First night I walked to Town and then stopped at the restaurant Toast. Decided that was too much walking and wanted a golf cart. I texted Ana and the very next morning a man from MK rentals came to my condo WITH the golf cart and paperwork. I didn’t have to go anywhere.
4. My girlfriend and I went snorkeling through an agency I booked through and it was AMAZING. Nice people and great trip.
5. We wanted to go to Lamanai ruins but they need at least 8 people for a trip. I called 5 tour companies for 5 days trying to get a trip. Every company had the same reason for not booking us “there isn’t enough people for a tour”. This was true, Covid -19 means there was not a ton of people doing tours or on the island for that matter( which in my opinion made the trip way better).
As a last resort I called Ana (this should of been my go to). In less than two days she has my trip booked with a group CHEAPER than I could of got it.
Long story short. Book this place and plan all your activities and transportation through Ana. It is her job and you can tell she has been doing it a while. It will be easier and cheaper if you book through Ana.
6. I LOVED it so much I wanted to stay two more days. I text Ana and she sent me an email to confirm billing for an extra two days in less than 12 hours, AND offered a complimentary house cleaning.
Overall the trip was perfect and I didn’t want to leave a review because I want to keep this place my secret, but that wouldn’t be fair to all the wonderful there.