Hilda was incredibly friendly and helpful. When I arrived on Caye Caulker it was to find that the entire island had lost power. Because of lobster fest, which was planned for that weekend, the generators had been overloaded. After sending her friend Jose to pick me up from the water taxi via golf cart - a very convenient service when you have luggage and other items to transport - Hilda met me at the property with everything I would need to make it through the night without power. She sat down with me and showed me a map of the entire island, pointing out restaurants and various sights to see as well as locations of all the major tour companies. She provided me with headlamps and candles for when it got dark, and even showed me to the nearby convenience store to help me get stocked for the first night.

During the following days of my trip Hilda was extremely accessible. She is very well known on the island so it was easy to locate her simply by asking around. I even ran into her while getting turned around and she helped me back to the property. Whenever I needed anything she responded quickly to my messages and helped arrange for a ride with Jose back to the water taxi when I left. One of the highlights of her hospitality was the provision of bicycles to get around the island. Due to the location of the property being on the opposite end of where the main village is located, I was slightly worried about having to walk back and forth every day, but the bicycles allowed me to get to the village within minutes. It was nice to stay away from all the hub bub, especially during lobster fest, but still be able to visit the busier areas when I wanted to without too much fuss.

All of the basic amenities were provided: clean sheets and towels, pots and pans for cooking, dishes and silverware. There was even a small collection of books to peruse, as well as sunscreen and insect repellent left by previous vacationers. Hilda even provided a convenient information guide to the island that included property policies and other resources like police contact information and tourist information.

I would definitely recommend staying with Hilda. My boyfriend and I are planning another trip to Belize to see everything that I missed, and I already plan on staying with Hilda again. She is an extremely caring, attentive, and relaxed person who takes immense pride in where she's from and makes every effort to ensure that her guests have a positive experience in Belize and on Caye Caulker. If you're looking for a low key, island weekend away from tourists and crowds, I would definitely recommend staying on Caye Caulker. There are certainly more resort like properties that cater to more refined travelers, but Hilda's apartments are perfect for anyone who is looking for an affordable and cozy accommodation.