After a few nights on the mainland, my family spent 3 nights in the Sea Pearl apartment just south of San Pedro town. It's a quick cab ride from the airport for about $10, and the knowledgeable taxi driver explained how to drive on San Pedro with the one way streets and numerous golf carts, taxis and bikes.
The very helpful caretaker met us at the gate and taught us about the apartment, the golf cart we rented, and local options for getting a few groceries and bottled water. The apartment is decorated very nicely and the beds, couches and pillows are soft and comfortable. Both bedrooms have wall air conditioners that work really well and all the rooms have fans. We were very comfortable. Having two bathrooms and a washer and dryer was definitely a plus! The kitchen has pretty much anything you would need to make basic meals or just have a quick breakfast, but dining out in San Pedro is the way to go in my opinion, as there are so many great options. (Tip: you may want to make dinner reservations!)
The location is very convenient and close to restaurants, bars, stores, a fruit stand and the beach. Being an early bird, I got a chance to walk to some local cafes and observe the locals going about their daily routines. Excellent local coffee, too! People are very friendly throughout th entire country but especially on San Pedro.
The apartment has cable tv and wifi if you're limiting your phone data usage like we were. I was hoping for a mostly "unplugged" vacation with my teenagers but they managed to spend some time online. The wifi is adequate for basic web surfing, use of social media and checking email. If you need a stronger signal for business purposes the caretaker can tell you about other options.
The view from the veranda is beautiful and the hammocks were great for relaxing with a cold drink. On our last morning there I enjoyed watching the rain from the veranda and then saw the rainbow as the rain was stopping. A perfect ending to our best family vacation so far! We really hope to come back soon.
We appreciate Jenny's prompt response to all of our questions and the help arranging our snorkeling adventure with a private tour guide. Booking the room and paying for it was a piece of cake. Our first experience with Belize and AirBnB was really great. Thank you Jenny!