How do I begin to describe my stay with wonderful Aria and Ben?! What special people and such kind, generous and warm hosts. I admit it is making me sad writing about them here as I am missing them so much. And of course Shadow and AC, my little companions.
I just spent around 5 weeks staying at Gumbo Limbo, first in the new studio and then in the cabana. Like me you might be wondering which accommodation suits you better so let me describe both in case that helps.
The Studio
The studio is brand new so of course everything is shiny and clean and neat. The big studio room has a well equipped kitchenette, a little sofa sitting area, a huge TV and the best air con in all of Belize I think! The bathroom is beautiful, with a huge shower. If you want to be sure you will be comfortable in the heat and have no worries about insects then the studio is perfect for you.
The cabana
The cabana is quirky and cute, with a separate lounge room and bedroom, and a good sized bathroom. There is an air con in the bedroom but a good ceiling fan in the lounge. I loved the cabana with its little library and hammock on the patio. If you prefer your bedroom separate to living area and to feel like you're in a romantic little home, then the cabana is my recommendation for you.
Gumbo Limbo is well located away from the noisy part of Caye Caulker and the beach is just through the neighbours yard. You can use one of the bicycles and you will soon be whizzing everywhere by bike and forget how to walk like I did. Haha! Ben and Aria will give you loads of tips about where to go and to eat etc. Don't miss jamming night at the sports bar on Friday nights or pizza from Southside, or fry jacks for breakfast from Errolyns. If you're a diver, ask Ben to forward you my advice about diving on the island.
Have fun, I'm jealous! Top tip, Ben and Aria love tequila