Cheryl & Jeff run the best AirbnB at which I’ve ever stayed! You’ll feel truly fortunate to have lodged at The Lucky Dreamer, and to have brought Belizean jungle dreams to life.
I stayed for three nights, so I got to enjoy the property to the max. Gorgeously landscaped and populated with tropical plants, you’ll feel as though you got to vacation within a botanical garden! Pineapple, banana, avocado, dragonfruit, allspice, and lemon are just some of the flora to savor. I spotted a pair of toucans, too, and hummingbirds are all around. (BTW, I didn't see a single mosquito during my entire stay!! Keeping the lights off as much as possible, also held any other bugs at bay.)
The Banana Bungalow not only feels like home, but shines every bit as beautifully as the land around it. Built from local hardwoods, you’ll enjoy a wonderful bed, as well as a terrific bath & shower.
LD boasts a fantastic location in Cristo Rey, just minutes from downtown San Ignacio. While in Belize, I chose not to rent a vehicle, but that wasn’t at all an issue from here. The shuttle for the ATM cave tour picked me up right at Cheryl & Jeff’s, and Otto—with his van, Matilde—charged a low, low $2 BZE for transport into San I.
If you're looking to stay in this area, you're probably also aware of the proximity to Maya ruins. Located just outside San Ignacio, Xunantunich offers a wonderful experience. Otto won't get you there, but I would guess that a taxi would charge around $20 BZE. (I went in a friend's car, so I can't speak to this, personally.)
Right on the Macal River, the Lucky dreamer property also offers free access to a tandem kayak. I used the boat to paddle up-river to try my luck at spotting monkeys in the wild. I didn’t score on that count, but thoroughly enjoyed the herons and kingfishers all along my trek. (Tip: You’ll want to bring along extra reef-safe sunscreen, because you’ll most likely need to pull the kayak through some shallow areas if you go far.)
Although Cristo Rey doesn’t offer many amenities, Carm’s just up the hill from LD, serves incredible food. I enjoyed a different breakfast each morning to pair with the excellent coffee Cheryl & Jeff offer on-site (also free). Otto can get you into San I for almost any other want/need. I utilized his shuttle to buy beer, as well as to get the obligatory Covid test prior to flying home.
PLEASE, do yourself a favor and choose The Lucky Dreamer Lodge as your home base for your jungle adventures. Your hosts will help you best plan prior, then offer support once on site. For the location, surroundings, and cost, this AirBnB ranks five-stars with absolute ease!!