There is a part of me that doesn't want to write this review simply because i know i have to be honest and I selfishly want to keep Oscar's place to myself. Oscar was a very polite and considerate host. He would oft times check on me to make sure everything in the cottage was running properly. He never acted "put out" when i asked him how to operate equipment or how to find things in town. On the contrary, he would bring up potential issues before they became "issues" and asked... nay (That's right, i said nay ;) pleaded with me to let him know if anything needed addressing before letting them become problems. Oscar even helped turn what could have been a lackluster Valentine's Day into a success by pointing me in the direction of some Belizean's who were selling beautiful flower arrangements on that day only. I know that electricity is expensive in Belize, and yet being the spoiled American that i am, i taxed his AC pretty hard when it came time to sleep and felt absolutely no internal debate in offering him more money when i left. In regards to the location of his abode, it was perfect for my purposes. It's in town so i had access to multiple restaurants, stores, and banks. I almost always ate at Scotty's which is an open air bar/restaurant right around the corner from Oscar's. It literally sits across street from the water. It is a frequent expat hangout and the food is amazing! Their bbq bacon burger and Hawaiian pineapple burger were to die for. Also, the beans and rice (practically the Belizean's​ dish) is amazing. I would frequently sit on the second floor, look out over the water while drinking a delicious Banana Colada and enjoy the ocean breeze rustling through the palm leaves. If you get tired of the bar scene you can walk North of Scotty's along the shoreline and go to an expat owned Hotel/Restaurant called The Copper House Inn (i believe that's it's full name but i could be wrong). Me and my Better Half spent hours one beautiful evening on the patio talking to the owner Gloria and her mother Sarah about a myriad of topics not the least of which was horse breeding, bloodlines, and genetics. Which to me was incredibly fascinating. They have many items on the menu but if you want a more traditional breakfast (such as pancakes covered in bananas) then this is your place. I had also discovered a little bakery not even 40 paces North of Copper House that was full of expats as well. They actually undercharged me and when i pulled out the correct amount they waved it off and said "we want you to come back". So i did. As far as walking around i never felt in danger during daylight. Yet locals frequently warned me of being wary at all times, especially at night. You likely won't encounter any trouble BEFORE...