TINY PERFECTION!!!

If you are looking for the perfect romantic getaway, stay at Birdhouses! Luis & Lucrecia are great hosts - kind, generous, respectful of your privacy yet always there if you need anything and they treat you like family. Birdhouses is perfectly situated on the back of the island, right on the water for beautiful, peaceful views of the ocean right from your bed. You are just a 10 min walk/5 min bike ride from the bars, restaurants & shops downtown yet far enough away to feel like you're on your own tiny island.

The residence itself is the cutest little building. The first floor consists of a small, well-equipped kitchen in which you can make your own meals should you want and a large, beautiful bathroom with a spacious shower. Narrow steps near the front door lead up to the perfectly sized bedroom and balcony with hammock and small table with 2 chairs. The bedroom has a TV with cable (though you will probably never need it!), a safe to lock up any valuables and storage for your clothing. WiFi is reliable - we didn't stream anything but for our purposes of reading/responding to emails, browsing the Internet and the occasional Facebook scan, the WiFi was perfect. The hand-built wood headboard has reading lights that are so convenient. The bedroom also has a fan and AC and the bathroom has a fan as well. All the windows and the balcony sliding door have screens so you can leave them open to enjoy the ocean breeze and not worry about bugs getting in.

Luis and Lucrecia built their house themselves at the front of the very large, waterfront lot as well as the house we stayed in which is at the back of the lot, right near the water. They have almost completed a second rental, identical to the one we stayed in, which also has a killer view of the peaceful ocean.

As for the town, we loved the laid back island vibe. We took a day trip to San Pedro, a 30 min water taxi ride away, and immediately were very glad we stayed on Caye Caulker. Go to San Pedro if you like a bustling, crowded, touristy place with a lot of nightlife. Stay on Caye Caulker if you want a relaxing, peaceful vacation with amazing food. Practically everywhere we dined had tasty meals. Go to Amor y Cafe for breakfast, Roy's or The Happy Lobster for lunch or dinner. Stop by Coco Loco's on front street for fresh, young coconut water and then have him cut up the coconut for the tasty meat. Definitely rent bikes for your stay - such a great way to get around and see the island!

Last, go to Caveman tours to book your snorkeling trip - we saw how some of the other tour operators rushed their group through the destinations. Caveman lets you take your time.