If you are looking for a retreat in the jungle, THIS IS IT! This house is gorgeous and very spacious. My family and I planned our vacation to Belize for about 4 months and Jim not only hosted us, but was very informative and gave us many recommendations that filled up our itinerary. Through Jim's recommendation, we were able to book all of our activities through Jungle Splash Tours- they are phenomenal.
The house is very spacious and will fit a family of 6 comfortably. We were able to see some spider monkeys from the porch during our lunchtime which is a memory that will stay with me forever. The house has a hiking trail that leads to the Macal River located less than 10 minutes away from the house; there is also a canoe as that fits 3 people which you can take out on the river. I can not say this enough but you WILL need a 4 wheel drive! The 10.5 mile drive to the property is beautiful but the road is just horrible. We went during the wet season and it seemed like every time it would rain, more of the road would disappear.
If you plan to have a busy itinerary I would highly recommend preordering your meals to have them made for you at the house during your stay. We did the ATM Tour with Jungle Splash Tours and returned to the house exhausted, bruised, and damp from not only the cave but the rain and let me tell you, it was so comforting returning to the house in the evening and having a warm Belizean home cooked meal waiting for you.
The house does have a lot of wildlife in the area. You will be in the jungle so expect to hear the howling monkeys at 2am lol. I thank god I did not personally get to witness any tarantulas or scorpions, but they are in the area. It's important to remember that you are in their home so just be extra cautious and remember to check your shoes before putting them on.
If you enjoy scenic views, wildlife, mayan culture, or just want some time away in a remote location, I HIGHLY encourage you to book your stay with Jim!