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Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 104200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Placencia, Stann Creek District
  • Popular LocationJaguar Bowling Lanes12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlacencia Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaya Beach22 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Placencia

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Placencia Peninsula and Jaguar Bowling Lanes. Also, Placencia Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Silk Caye Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Placencia Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 12 min walk
  • Placencia Beach - 16 min walk
  • Silk Caye Beach - 7 min drive
  • Maya Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Omars Creole Grub - 7 min walk
  • Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - 2 min walk
  • Rumfish Y Vino - 3 min walk
  • The Shak - 1 min walk
  • Inky’s 19th Hole Restaurant - 20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Island Time Gecko is a 2 story custom waterfront estate with 4 bedrooms w/ private in suite bathrooms and 2 half baths. This unique property is located just a few hundred yards from Placencia Village on Placencia Caye overlooking the Caribbean Sea with covered pier and amazing Maya Mountains views!

Island Time Gecko is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and managed by a highly respected company that manages four exclusive private island and numerous luxury waterfront villas in Placencia.

The large covered ocean pier is a fantastic place to watch the dolphins swimming and playing around when the sun starts to go down. Or you might catch a glimpse of a manatee floating around nearby. You can have the best of both worlds as the home is located on a private island, with security and privacy of being on a private island yet only a 1-minute boat ride to the center of Placencia Village.

This Villa offers the privacy and comfort of your own home along with all the associated high-end resort amenities. Including daily maid service and a professional chef to cook your meals 3 pre-set days a week in the home. It offers all the comforts of home, FULLY AIR CONDITIONED, high end appliances, commercial ice maker, city power, water, etc.

Home features two freshwater pools, one on the ground level and one on the second floor to watch the amazing sunsets over the mountains and ocean.

Each large bedroom has a private bathroom with walk in showers. The Master Bedroom has a huge outdoor shower and bathtub as well as a private bathroom indoors.

Large covered patios are located on all levels of the home overlooking both the marina and the ocean, providing the perfect place to enjoy the amazing island breeze and sunrise/sunset which are some of the most beautiful views in Placencia!

Get on one of the provided paddle boards or kayaks, located right on the white sand beach behind home. Take a tour around the island and the amazing house reef on the front side of the island, or through the marina. Nice snorkeling is right around the island and the water is always smooth on the leeward side where the house beach is located.

Jump in the provided shuttle boat and have the caretaker drop you off on the Placencia Village dock just 2 minutes away and go into town and check out of the fine restaurants, bars, or gift shops along the famous Placencia Sidewalk.

Large open kitchen, dining room, and living room on 2nd floor with amazing views. Large game room with pool table and full walk around bar on ground floor Large flat screen TV's with cable in each bedroom, living room, and game room.

At Gecko Vacation Rentals, we are passionate about two things; providing the highest quality services and ensuring our guests have a great vacation & experience in Belize. Our extraordinary property provides a one-of-a-kind setting, but the amenities we provide elevate it to a league of its own. From the personal chef to daily guest laundry, our idea is that our guests should not have to lift a finger. The staff at Island Time Gecko will stock the fully equipped kitchen with provisions as requested in advance, so our guests can get into vacation mode right away, with no effort and only the actual cost of the food you have selected.

Max Occupancy: 10 guests (8 adults max)

ACCOMMODATIONS
Master Bedroom 1 – King
Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 – 1 Queen
Bedroom 4 – 1 Queen
Game Room - 2 Daybeds


We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience with all of the following included with your stay.

Daily Maid Service
Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included)
Quest Laundry Service
Shuttle Boat for going back and forth to Placencia Village
4 Seat Gas Golf Cart (with payment of $40 gas and usage fee)
High Speed Internet and WIFI
Smart Television Sets
Use of Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Full Time Concierge Service
On property spa services available upon request
Transfers to/from Placencia Airstrip on Check-In Day & Check-Out Day
Soap, Shampoo, paper goods, beach towels, etc, etc.
Welcome Drink
On site caretaker (lives in separate staff house)

Placencia is the second most popular tourist destination located in Southern Belize. It is located on a 16 mile long peninsula that is surrounded by the Placencia Lagoon on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It is much smaller, less congested and more laid back than Ambergris Caye / San Pedro. Being on a peninsula and not an island, Placencia provides easy access to the Belize Rainforest and many activities on the mainland like Mayan Ruins, waterfalls, zip lining and cave tubbing to name a few. Placencia offers numerous restaurants, small shops and bars and is home to famous Placencia Sidewalk and is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation.

All international flights coming into Belize land at the Belize City Airport (BZE). Our full time concierge will work with you to arrange transportation from BZE to the property.

Getting from BZE to the villa is easy with 2 options available.

Option 1 is to take a short (approximately 30 minute) local commuter flight from BZE to the Placencia Airstrip where you will be met by the Gecko Properties staff that will make sure you get in shuttle for the short ride to the Placencia Pier where the villas staff and boat will be waiting to take you on the short 2 minute ride out to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book these flights once you have your international flights booked and locked in.

Option 2 is to take a van shuttle from BZE to the Placencia Pier where the villas staff will be waiting in the boat to take you on the short 2 minute ride to the villa. The driver will meet you outside of baggage claim. The drive from BZE to the marina is around 3 hours. Our concierge will work with you to get this booked again once you have your international flights booked

BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund minus a non-refundable booking fee of $150, will be issued when Guest elects to cancel the booking at least 60 days prior to check-in date. If the booking is canceled at any point after the 60 days, all payments made will be retained.

Effective July 14th 2022, the Government of Belize has decided to remove all public health measures at the points of entry in Belize. Belize Travel Insurance is now optional for entry. Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test is no longer required upon arrival and for entry into Belize.

Property manager

Gecko Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events are allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No events are allowed This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Island Time Gecko
Time Gecko Private Placencia
Island Time Gecko Private Island Villa
Island Time Gecko - Private Island Villa Placencia
Island Time Gecko - Private Island Villa Private vacation home
UEV13950V9

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village to the airport?

This villa is 2.2 mi (8-min drive) away from the Placencia (PLJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village to the beach?

This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village to downtown Placencia?

This villa is 0.5 mi away from Placencia.

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything work out great, actually better than expected
If anything I’d say That the pictures of the house rooms doesn’t give it justice, the rooms and the kitchen and living space are bigger in reality. We were all positivly surprised over how spacious it was!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan B., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Thanksgiving!
What a great experience, 1st class all the way!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Time is a Good Time
From the moment we walked in to the property, we were impressed. A beautiful space, with a fantastic staff who were always courteous and quick to help, even going out of their way to ensure the little details were taken care of. We definitely are keeping Gecko in mind for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Tallahassee, FL 32312

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodation!!
This was overall THE best place! The staff were very accommodating and friendly (Juanito, Cindy and Julia). The house was stocked with everything we requested for groceries and such. Gecko Island Time was large and spacious and easily accommodated eight people. The meals cooked by Chef Julia were fantastic and the grounds and house were kept immaculate on a daily basis by Juanito and Cindy. Juanito was at our beck and call and just a phone call or text away. The concierge, Heidi, responded promptly to all my inquiries prior to our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Location. Service. Accommodation all excellent
We had our family is 8 plus three infants at island time Gecko this past week. The house worked really Well For us. The hosts were super accommodating. From boats trips over to the mainland when we wanted to amazing meals. The beach is lovely. The dock is the best place to be in the morning. It’s shady and you can watch all the fish in the water. We saw dolphins and stingrays and birds from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Beautiful home and surroundings, but what made our stay the best was the care we received from Jim and Maria!! Excellent food, excellent care. Such a lovely couple. The house was big and the rooms were wonderful. And the view...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation!
The house was perfect! Island Time Gecko had everything out 2 families, 4 adults & 4 teens, needed for a fun & relaxing week in Placencia. Pool, the dock with a hammock, kayaks, paddle boards & Jim & Maria to cook. It was A+++
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is simple amazing
Everything was just as pictured. The housekeeper does an excellent job. Our chef prepared our meals which were delicious. The boat captain was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We just returned from a week at Island Time. We had such a good stay. We wanted family time so spent most of the week enjoying the house - 2 pools, on the beach and just a quick boat ride away from Placencia. Sunsets every night were beautiful. The local restaurants were great (Barefoot, Rumfish, Tipsy Tuna, Chachis). But the highlight were Jim and Maria. Jim is a chef and all of our meals were fantastic (3 meals a day for 3 days). The last night we were there, the kids had gone deep sea fishing and caught a variety of fish (barracuda, crab, lobster) - Jim offered to make a seafood curry over rice - soooo good. He was also our "captain" so took us to and from town whenever we needed, along with his co-captain, Kurt (his son :)). Maria was there every morning making our beds, cleaning, etc. We were so pampered and loved every minute. Thank you for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing place to stay
We chose this vacation for a couples trip for my husband’s 50th birthday. It was all we wanted and more. Jim and Maria are truly accommodating and work very hard to make every request possible. We really hope to make another visit within the next year and plan to stay at Island Time 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022