This really was an incredible experience for my wife and two daughters. We hung out with some of the most wonderful and kind natives there in Placencia. Lots of snorkeling, biking, walking, sight-seeing and more. We will want to come back and try out the main house next time, but I'm very blessed with a tough family who would be happy in a tent on the beach.
Yes, you can snorkel right out-front, and it's great but DO take the tours at the south end of town. The caretakers Val and Valerie are wonderful and their sweet mascot Marley is there to act like your bodyguard, although none is needed (don't tell her I said so).
Sincerely,
The Alflen's.