Herbert and Simone were fantastic hosts - really going out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Upon arrival, Herbert greeted us with beers and was a constant source of information and recommendations for the area. He even lent us his dingy to go out onto the Laguna, where we saw a manatee. That was a highlight of our whole Belize trip.

We stayed in Maya beach as we didn't want to be in the middle of Placencia and we are glad we did. The beaches and sea are much nicer than in Placencia and there is a local super market to buy food. There are also plenty of restaurants within walking distance and we didn't miss the town. We rented bikes and were able to cycle into Placencia in 45 minutes.

The cabin is very nicely done - testament to Herbert's DIY skills. The kitchen is fully equipped and the shower is really powerful (and hot).