Monique and Maurice were terrific hosts - very easygoing, pleasant to talk to, and provided us with everything we could have needed. Wish Willy is a terrific restaurant as well, so don't miss out! Be sure to have them cook you something delicious.

Since the current photos were taken, the neighbors have built a structure next to the cabana, so there's not as open a view of the beach as there used to be. However it remains extremely close to everything great that Caye Caulker has to offer, and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go! The shore and the split are just minutes away by foot, and a short stroll down the street provided plenty of bars, restaurants, gift shops and convenience stores.

We visited during Belize's hottest month (May), and the fans weren't enough - the room got extremely warm and humid during the day, and remained warm into the evening. But we managed by sitting in the breezy shade of the nearby beach, and drinking plenty of cold drinks. Ice took a couple of days to freeze all the way through, but ice is readily available at any of the island's shops, so we bought it when we needed it. Another thing to be aware of is that guests are asked to throw toilet paper in the garbage can rather than the toilet. This is common in Central America and Mexico, but it was definitely not what we were used to.

This may sound like we're complaining, but on the contrary: we had an excellent time. The veranda is breezy and comfortable to hang out on, the liveliness from the restaurant was cheery and fun, and the location can't be beat. As Monique said when she showed us the house, "it's not fancy", and it's important to bear that in mind. If you're looking for a noise-free, air-conditioned suite with enormous TVs in every room, this isn't the place for you. But that's also not really what Caye Caulker is about - it's a very rustic, outdoorsy, laid back place, and the Wish Willy cabanas embody that vibe quite well.