The Howler House was such a cool and new experience. Having screened-in windows was new for me. Seeing monkeys in the backyard and being around manatees in the lagoon was magical. Unfortunately we had a decent amount of rain and so the stars were not in full-force. The only downside was the bed--the smaller one is quite comfortable but the main bed is quite "springy." All in all I would recommend staying here if you truly want to experience Belize. The local people were so kind and generous and we would not have been exposed to that side of Belize if we went the more touristy route.