If you’re hoping for a private hideaway surrounded by birds, monkeys, geckos, and all the sounds of the jungle without the bugs- this place is it! I loved waking up to the sounds of the Toucans and Montezuma birds that Cecilio feeds. The setting of the home is peaceful, private, and pristine. We stayed on the upper floor (2 bedrooms, 2 baths) with a gorgeous veranda looking out over the well-tended fruit and ornamental trees. Expect all the modern amenities with a laid-back vibe that immediately invited you to relax and be at home. The home is just a 15- minute drive from San Ignacio, although the road is a bit “sporty,” but my minivan has been on worse.
My children looked forward to picking coconuts with Cecilio, the caretaker, every evening after our adventures. He opened them, showed the kids how to drink the coconut water fresh from the tree and scoop the meat. Rosa, his wife, and her daughter doted on our youngest- ages 2 1/2 and 7 mos. Rosa helped us with our provisioning and made us three fabulous meals- all local dishes. We can’t decide which we like best, but her Fry Jacks, Escabeche, and Cecilio’s grilled chicken are amazing. This was the vacation of a lifetime and this house and it’s family are part of it. Stay here. You won’t regret it!