Short walk (10 mins) from San Ignacio but the safety of a secure gated housing compound is nice. Julie and Gary (and their two dogs!) are very welcoming hosts and I would highly recommend staying with them for a trip to San Ignacio. Julie toured us around the city and showed us her favorite spots when we arrived, which was really helpful in picking where to go in our free time. The place is plenty spacious vs a hotel and has all the basic needs you look for in a vacation rental. Julie works with a local tour company and will assist in reserving tours for you too.