Pernell and his wife have been the perfect hosts. They respond rapidly to emails and are a great source of information. The casita is beautiful. The photos don't do it justice, it really is a lovely place to stay. The absolute plus points are the location (a few steps from the shores of the Caribbean), the onsite bar and grill and the pool.
The locals and other owners are friendly and welcoming and we were made to feel a part of the community.
The one thing that could be better is the signage to Orchid Bay, in fact road signage as a whole in Belize is distinctly lacking so be prepared to get lost on occasion. That said, if you stop and ask anyone the directions to a place you are trying to find, they cannot be more helpful or accommodating.
There are also 2 hand cranked ferries you take to reach Orchid Bay. The operators are great and let the kids have a go. Also keep your eyes peeled, there are manatees in the tributaries and they just glide alongside the ferry without a care in the world!
I would recommend Pernell's casita to anyone who wants to stay in a safe and welcoming environment with beautiful grounds and free use of water sports equipment. We will be back!