A true paradise, we loved our time at Fineca. The beach was beautiful and having the hammocks and chairs right at the edge of the water was perfect. We really had a hard time leaving our own private beach to do any activities. The beach is so great at this location.
Checkin was a breeze and Valerie and Val the caregivers of the property were very helpful. It was easy to find even though we got in after dark. We decided to drive from Belize City which worked out well. We did however follow Google maps when it told us to turn on the Costal Hwy. which turned out to be a dirt road with huge potholes. We saw only 3 cars the entire 54km and zero houses. On the plus side we felt like we were really seeing the land on the bad I worried about breakdowns and dark before we hit pavement again. Only go this way if you a 4x4 vehicle and it is not the rainy season, otherwise drive around through Belmopan
The house was very cute and simplistic. I enjoyed the fact I wasn’t staying in a look alike condo I could find anywhere in the States. The kitchen is well stocked with all the essential cookware, from presses for limes to crockpot for dinner. We ate all our breakfasts out on the deck looking at the ocean. The bed was very comfortable. It is a double size but worked well for us. The safe was an added bonus for security.
It is noted in the write up that there is no AC. We traveled to Placencia late May and it was very hot the week the we stayed. The ocean breeze however made everything bearable. We pretty much stayed outside on the deck the entire day and evening. Sleeping with both fans on at night helped greatly, I am a Seattle girl so if I can take the heat just about anyone can. Realize however that windows open and breeze can also equal more moisture on clothing etc so if that is something that bothers you a place with AC might work better for you.
The food and restaurants in Placencia are excellent. We did not have any meals we did not love. We did have a car to get to town and it would take us about 10 minutes. Without a car it would be a long hot mosquito nightmare walk. There are bikes to use but don’t know how long they would take to get you anywhere. Lots of taxis but I didn’t use them. If you don’t drive I would highly suggest getting a golf cart if your not athletic enough for the bikes. If biking bring headlamps or flashers from homes as it gets dark at night.
The vegetable stand and fruit are fantastic so stop and buy lots. Grocery stores were very limited but as the restaurant are so good and fairly inexpensive we went out every night. On average a nice dinner with drinks, appetizer and entrees for 2 was about $50 US.
We absolutely loved our time at Andreas place and highly recommend it. I will stay here again when coming to Belize.