We stayed at Laura’s Lookout in 2018 and couldn’t wait to return! Our travel group grew to seven people, so this time we rented both Laura’s Lookout and her new second location on the same property (Great Location Near Placencia Main Pier). Both locations were top-notch – exactly as advertised – and Laura continues to do an excellent job of making sure your trip is an experience you’ll never forget! She helped us navigate Belize’s current Covid restrictions and having Covid testing onsite for return air travel made it super convenient. While we were there, curfew was 9pm – luckily, Laura’s Lookout has a great veranda which we used nightly to watch people pass by and have a few Belikins. The porch was large enough to accommodate all seven of us, so we were all able to be together in the evenings. Laura’s second location is new and she did a great job of designing the layout for everything a traveler could desire.
While a few things have changed since we last visited, the wonderful people and beautiful scenery certainly have not. Laura arranged for Gilly to pick us up in Belize City and from there we went to the zoo. Although it’s my third time at the zoo, I continue to be in wonder of the unique wildlife and the people’s commitment to protecting it. He then took us through the countryside and down the peninsula – those speed bumps are ALL still there. We also contracted Gilly through Trip ‘N Travel to take us to the Mayan ruin of Lubaantun with lunch at Coleman’s (a wonderful local restaurant) and to the beautiful Maya King waterfall. The water was refreshing! Gilly is an AMAZING tour guide – extremely knowledgeable and very active in the tourism community. I’d highly recommend using him for your excursions.
With the pier being so close, we ventured there to see the aquatic life. We also got to see the day’s catch come in – what an experience! The fishermen were kind to help us select our fish for dinner while entertaining us with fishing stories and knowledge. We took it back to Laura’s and her kitchen had everything needed to make a fine dinner for seven!
Her place is located in the heart of the village, so it is very easy to get to grocery stores and restaurants – oh, and the beach! We went to Tutti Frutti for gelato, Carmen’s, Wendy’s, Barefoot to see Christy, J Byrd’s to see Jerry, Paradise Resort for fry jacks, Burger Joint for a taste of home, Rumfish for craft cocktails, and even caught an Iowa football game at Cozy Corner!
Laura’s location is perfect and the people of Placencia are so welcoming. We can’t wait to do it all over again – using Laura’s Lookout / Laura’s Lookout II as our home base!