My fiancé and I had a wonderful time staying in the Lime Tree Casita with Cheryl and Jeff. The casita that they have built on their property sports an amazing view of the Macal River and the jungle running a long its banks. Your room opens to a nice porch with a hammock and stylish table fixed with binoculars and a nature guide for Belize. I spent many of my mornings standing and admiring the bird life that inhabits their property. If you want the jungle sounds and nature escape that Nicole and I were seeking, this casita will fit you perfectly.
The room is beautifully built by Jeff himself and is characterized by unique woodwork and a large space for your belongings. The shower is spacious and comes complete with a neat shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensing gadget. The water temperature in the shower was finicky at times. It was hot for a few moments and then went straight to cold even after toying. However, the cooler showers were perfect for us after hot days exploring the Cayo District. Honestly, this is the only ‘problem’ we found while staying with Cheryl—and it wasn’t in any way an inconvenience.

The Lime Tree Casita does not have A/C, but the ceiling fan and open-air design of the room kept us cool in the evenings for sleep. Cheryl offered us an extra plug-in fan, but we never needed it. The bed is large and extremely comfortable. Other places we stayed didn’t have near the amenities that we found here! If you’re planning to stay in the San Ignacio area, don’t overlook Cheryl!

As hosts, Cheryl and Jeff exceeded our expectations! We awoke each morning to different varieties of local fruits in the kitchenette area (yes, you can share in their outdoor kitchen, and they provide a fridge if you need)! I tried multiple local fruits I would have otherwise not known about. We spent most of our mornings here having pleasant conversation over coffee before our tour guide agency came and picked us up. That’s right our guides picked us up at the Lucky Dreamer Lodge! Make sure to ask Cheryl about local tour guides if she doesn’t already freely name drop! She made sure to give us recommendations on tours in the area soon after booking. It worked out brilliantly as we saw the ATM cave and even traveled to Guatemala to see Tikal.

Cheryl and Jeff also have a kayak you can take for free down the Macal River that runs beside their property. We had a wonderful trip down the river on our final morning of stay. Also, ask them about local transportation and eateries because they have fantastic recommendations! There are some wonderful village restaurants within walking distance of the Lime Tree Casita. While talking with other tourists and the places they stayed, we found that Cheryl and Jeff provided far better insights and hospitality for our money.

p.s.: make sure to ask about Coconut Jeff!