The Ohana Beach Cabana is a slice of paradise! Right on the beach, within walking distance to Placencia village, but just far enough away that you feel like you've got paradise all to yourself. The village "sidewalk" literally ends right at Ohana.
The cabana itself is perfect for a couple and has anything you might need, including a small kitchen and a roomy bathroom, but the real charm is outside the cabana. Through the French doors sits a nice beach-side deck facing the Caribbean. Nothing like laying in bed in the morning with the doors and windows wide open and listening to the waves crash on the beach or sitting at the small "coffee bar" on the deck and enjoying the view over a cup of local coffee. You can watch the sun rise on the horizon, see a manatee or two, and just enjoy the sea breeze. There is AC for those hotter days too when you'd rather keep it cool inside.
The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a couple of strategically planted palm trees providing just the right amount of privacy from any beach passers-by, of which there are very few. There were several times that we could not spot another soul on the long stretch of beach between us and the village. There are also a few hammocks on the property to relax and take in the view.
Isabelle and Gilles were wonderful, welcoming hosts and were ready to help out with suggestions or answer questions, but not at all invasive, giving us our privacy. Shout out too to George and Candy who help the hosts maintain the property - they were super friendly and helpful. BTW, consider having George cook you a meal. We knew we had a long day out on an excursion one day and arranged to have him cook dinner upon our return. What a treat - the man is an incredible cook!
I really could go on and on, but we need to book our next stay at Ohana before it becomes too popular - LOL!
If you have a picture in your mind like we did about a beach cabana on the Caribbean with privacy, but close to the village - you will absolutely love this place.
Thank you to Isabelle and Gilles for sharing their home and a slice of paradise with us!