La Perla Del Caribe was absolutely amazing. Our group of seven friends stayed in Villa Ruby for an entire week to celebrate my 40th birthday. Not only did Michaela help me organize our local flights, taxis, golf carts, sailing trip, private chef and massages months before we even arrived, she made sure that she checked in with us every day to see if we needed extra water, ice, kayaks, and towels. She greeted us on our very first day in a way that made us all feel special and cared for. Michaela even surprised us by decorating the villa (while we were away in town) with "happy birthday" decorations for our last night. She was incredible!
The grounds of the property are clean and pristine -- away from the bustle of downtown San Pedro. There is a full view of the ocean (and sunrise) from Villa Ruby and the pool is just a few steps away. While the pool is shared with different villas, we almost always had the pool to ourselves. Golf carts are definitely necessary but the trip is not nearly as bad as others have described. It was a fun and quick 20 minute trip into San Pedro. Just watch out for the many pot holes. :) We also were able to take the carts to visit Secret Beach about 15 minutes away - definitely worth visiting!
We had Chef Sarita prepare breakfast every day for our group, as well as a few lunches and dinners. She was THE BEST! Chef Sarita made our trip unforgettable. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Chef Sarita was kind, warm and shared personal stories and details about Belizean culinary traditions and culture. Be sure to ask for the fry jacks or bread pudding for breakfast and splurge on the banana leaf wrapped grilled fish for dinner!
Tips: Be prepared to bring cash to tip housekeeping at the end of your stay, as well as cash tips for the gentleman who help bring your groceries or luggage to your room. We also tipped Michaela, as well as Chef Sarita, in addition to the expected meal costs. While this is an AirBnb, it really feels more like a resort. It was an amazing deal for such a beautiful experience.