There are no words that accurately convey the experience of Flora and Casa Mariposa. I’ve been searching for words since leaving Belize, and they all fall short of the praise they deserve. I’ll make my best effort to detail as much as I can here. From the beginning, Flora was exceptionally responsive. Lightening fast. She made me so comfortable upfront that I felt as if I were communicating with a dear friend! This was our first experience with AirBNB, our first visit to Belize, and as it turns out, we were Flora’s first guests! Although we were learning together, Flora proved an expert at hospitality and human relations. She even arranged a ride to/from the airport which was huge for us. The drive to Casa Mariposa was about an hour long but scenic and relaxing. The weather was ideal. We used that ride as an opportunity to explore and sightsee. Our driver was WONDERFUL, and stopped us to eat at a restaurant, as we hadn’t eaten since 5 am, then to a local market for a few food items. Then we moved on to the beautiful Casa Mariposa! Listen, the photos online do not do the villa any justice at all. Casa Mariposa is EXQUISITE. It’s huge and way better than any resort or hotel accommodation could have been. It was truly home away from home. Comfort at its best. Flora provided us with EVERYTHING. There was a water filter system, loads of toilet paper, paper towel- even hand and body soap! It is apparent that Flora took the time to make her home feel like a home. We didn’t need for anything while we were there, just a few food items. The water pressure in the shower is great as is the water temperature, if you’re not looking for a steaming hot shower daily! Flora even went an extra step and provided us a binder with local restaurant and supermarket information and recommendations, information for the house to include a secure WiFi connection, and tours/activities we may enjoy. We took full advantage of everything in the binder- it really came in handy. We even had a washer and dryer. Flora is a master at hospitality. She checked in on us periodically, and even checked in to be sure we arrived home safely. We cried on our last day. This was the best vacation we’ve ever taken. You will love the town of Orange Walk. The Belizean ppl are extremely kind. Markets and restaurants are within walking distance. I’m a plus sized woman and it took me five minutes to walk from the villa to the restaurant, and ten minutes to the supermarket. Sturdy shoes are not necessary, but could help as the roads are unpaved. There are a lot of stray dogs, but they are friendly. The prices are in Belizean dollars. USD is half. The town is rich in culture, and if you’re like me and uninterested in resorts and beach lounging all day, the history of this...