The drive up to Santa Cruz Cabins feels harrowing and a 4WD is definitely important, BUT once you turn onto the property, it feels secluded- like a tropical paradise. The drive up the hill is 100% worth it. Being so close to the towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio, one would imagine an urban feel, but the landscaping and the attention to comfort in the cabins makes this feel like a retreat.
We were served a delicious and flavorful breakfast on our cabin's patio and Juliet even took time to show us around the gardens. She is a treasure trove of interesting information about medicinal and herbal flora! Should we have the opportunity to be in Belize again, we will definitely stay at Santa Cruz Cabins again.