Wow, where to start. First, let's just get this out of the way. If you are a true 'city-person', used to a tv babbling in the backround, air-conditioning, bellhops and boutiques and trendy restaurants nearby, this place probably isn't for you. But if you have an ounce of desire to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, or even a smidgen of love for nature and animals, this place should be on your bucket list. The design is outstanding and airy - screens replace windows, a gentle, fragrant breeze replaces air conditioning. Decor is beautiful and functional and the kitchen is highly functional and graceful. Latched screen doors lead to multiple 'rooms', including a second very basic bedroom off the main porch, though realistically this is a two person house. The shower, the internet, the fans for additional cooling, fridge, etc. are all in fine shape. The bed has an additional bug screening to ensure you sleep in peace. Our host, Erika left us a cell phone for emergencies and we were impressed with both her responsiveness and genuine interest in our comfort. Our tour guides/drivers/hosts both around Belize and to Burrell Boom were the best. Shana and Kenny are professional, courteous and they *know* the place. Expect them to be on time, take you where you want to go(safely) and explain as much of the local culture as you'd like. Both spoke fluent English and you could tell they had their sh*t together. I'd request their assistance if you don't rent a car. The property itself though is simply amazing. First you are fifteen feet off the ground, surrounded by a huge deck overlooking a swift river. Tropical trees, birds and animals are your neighbors. The only other house nearby is barely visible through some trees. A huge array of birds you've probably never seen before sing and call and make themselves seen. The sounds of birds, wind through the jungle and geckos are all better sedatives than any pill. Huge iguanas are your friends. From a foot long to *five feet*, they bask in the sun on a tree limb ten feet from your deck. There is a three foot crocodile in the pond behind the house, but fear not, It should be safe for all adults. The bugs outside the screened area can be tenacious, but as long as you don't plan on laying naked on the deck, you can enjoy mostly bug-free time inside the house and the screened dinning area. That's the price you pay to be THIS close to monkeys. Yes, Howler monkeys will probably visit you. We had hoped to see them or hear them on our trip and we were overwhelmed by how often they were visitors, check that, residents. On more than one occasion six of them, Dad, a few Mommas and BABIES slept in the tree twenty feet from our deck. We enjoyed watching them leap from tree to tree, bask in the sun and howl when they felt...