Vanilla Hills Lodge is a rare gem situated in the jungle just minutes outside of the bustling city of San Ignacio. A quick taxi ride from the city (costing between $5-7.50 USD) delivers you to this secluded, packed with amenities lodge. Everything about the lodge is gorgeous from the restaurant to the pool to the guest houses/tree houses. The gumbo limbo treehouse is breathtaking. Tucked back in the jungle, this building is surrounded by just enough vegetation that you don't even see the other guesthouses nearby. The bed is very comfortable and the floor to ceiling panoramic windows make for the most beautiful view. My absolute favorite part of the whole stay was the outdoor shower. Large open air windows allow you to feel like you are showering in the middle of the rainforest but still in a luxurious, very clean, safe space. And last but certainly not least, I must mention how wonderful of a host Claudia was. She is extremely knowledgeable and works closely with the best tour guides to make your experience in Belize unforgettable. We hit a snafu in our travel plans because of COVID and Claudia was beyond helpful and accommodating in making sure that our stay in San Ignacio wasn't ruined. I highly recommend a stay here!