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Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Placencia, Stann Creek District
  • Placencia Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    13 min walk
  • Placencia Beach
    16 min walk
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    8 min drive

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About this property

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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
One complementary transfer 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.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Placencia Peninsula. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Placencia Peninsula and 13 minutes by foot from Jaguar Bowling Lanes
As a guest of this villa, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly villa also features a garden and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Placencia villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Gecko Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village Reviews

Reviews

10

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING STAY!
This house was perfect for our family trip to Belize! Juanito and the rest of the house staff were always available when we needed them and so friendly and easy to interact with. Our chef, Jonathan, prepared delicious and fresh meals and was able to accommodate our picky eaters. He did everything from preparing to serving to clean-up. This experience really enhanced our stay! We loved being able to use the kayaks and paddle boards and the pools were a great way to cool off during the day. We would book this place over and over again and highly recommend staying here for a trip to Belize!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

marcus c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Placencia Caye
Jim and Maria were our host family. They were amazing and bent over backwards to ensure our stay was as perfect as possible. From taking us to town, to cooking, cleaning, advising us on the way it works there in the village...everything! Just a couple of notes for anyone who is interested 1) if you want to snorkel call Ocean Motion, and do the full day. Do it early in your trip because it is likely you will want to go again. I suggest bringing your own mask. Get one before you leave as it makes a huge difference. They rent all the gear...but you don't want to miss anything! also, bring money as the last stop for the day is swimming with the rays and sharks and turtles. You stop at a local fishing boat and can buy conch and lobsters straight from the guys... amazing! 2) resupply days are tuesdays and fridays in the village. At the veggie stand you can get fresh veggies but go early, it sells out fast. Also, look for the Amish selling veggies on the street across from Omar's (or close) they have awesome produce. 3) you don't need to exchange any money. The locals give you a better exchange rate than you will ever get at the bank or exchange shop. 2 belizian dollars is one american. 4) it is expensive in Placencia. Expect to pay american prices for just about everything. 5) Jim and Maria are great cooks and do a better job than ALL of the restaurants in town! they are a fantastic resource for you. 6) Bring bug spray...and I mean it! if it rains the "no see UMs" will get you and the bite lasts a long time. Itchy and bumpy...try to use coconut oil all over your skin and spray bug spray on top of that. I found that to work well. 7) there is a TON of wildlife...manatees, rays, herons, egrits, and if you get out to cockscomb howler monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws among other things can be seen. The waterfall was amazing on the way to Ben's Bluff.... well worth the hike. Make sure to buy your gifts at the Mayan store outside of cockscomb as the prices are very reasonable and the items are made by the mayans there. 8) remember to tip Jim and Maria big! They do it all for you!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., Jenison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
We had an amazing time. Everything from the help getting in after a day of flight delays, amazing house, beautiful location, superb meals by Jim, awesome excursions with captain Jak’s, swimming with sharks and sea turtles, the friendly people in Placencia. I could go on and on. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belize Getaway
This house is everything you want it to be....there were 5 adults, that were family, and we had plenty of room to move around without being on top of one another. Everything went like clockwork from the minute we landed in Belize City, getting thru customs, getting on the smaller plane, getting to Placencia and getting to the boat to get to the house. Heidy was very gracious our concierge, who had everything lined up for us. We met Jim and Maria who are the caretakers of the house, the chefs and maintenance. They took care of everything and beyond....the food the Jim and Maria made, just seemed to get better with every meal. Maria made sure the beds were made every day and would even do our laundry. You are truly pampered there. I would stay again there with no hesitation. Maria also made the best rum punch...we had her make us more throughout the week!!! Thank you to everyone that made it a vacation to remember!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave A., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property. Jim and Maria were fantastic
Wonderful home and trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best House!
Pictures do not do this spot justice! I had an intimate wedding ceremony of 7 at this home. Sailboats mooring in the distance, Placencia a 5min boat ride away! The best food prepared right at the home by Jimbo, Maria.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Island Time Gecko
The villa was perfect for our group of 10+ including kids aged 12 to 17. The villa is just a short boat ride from Placencia and we travelled to and from frequently for provisions and entertainment at many of the great restaurant, beaches, shops, and small groceries. Some of our favorite stops in town were Rum Fish for dinner, Above Ground for morning coffee and pastries, Chachi’s for great pizza and Tuti Fruiti for gelato. The golf cart was just a short walk from the pier and came in handy. Henry our concierge made sure everything from our flight in to our departure home went like clockwork. Jim and Maria were wonderful hosts. Don’t miss a chance to try Jim’s burgers or Maria’s flour tortillas. We will be back to Island Time Gecko some day soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belize
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous B.

Amazing Experience!
We had the opportunity to stay at this amazing 4 bedroom villa this past week and it was the best vacation we have ever had!!! The staff Jim and Maria are superior and spoiled us for the entire week. We had two pools, our own private pier, and kayaks/paddle boards to cruise around our villa that was located on a small island off the coast of Placencia. Very cool experience, we will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

So relaxing
We had such an amazing and relaxing vacation. The property was beautiful and the house had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. Maria and Jimmy were absolutely fabulous!!! Jimmy is quite the chef. The best meals that we ate in Placencia, were the ones that Jimmy cooked. We would highly recommend staying at Island Time!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Tropical paradise!
Great house on beautiful island of Placencia. Hidden tropical oasis!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Love, Love and More Love
This was the best and most restful vacation ever. Placencia is beautiful, the Island Gecko home was spectacular, and the staff went above and beyond the call of duty. We look forward to returning, and once again basking in the lap of this luxurious little slice of heaven. Denise and Rodney Baker (members of the Greg and Traci Boone party)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marny S., Taos Ski Valley

Great vacation
The house was lovely & accommodated 8 adults very nicely. Jim & Maria were the best!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Most relaxing vacation in a beautiful home & location
From the time we arrived, Jim & Maria made us feel at home. Although there were many restaurants with excellent food, we all felt that the food selection, preparation and presentation by Jim & Maria was nothing short of excellent. In addition, we had a number of dietary and food preferences that were always accommodated without any question. Jim & Maria were always happy to ferry us to/from the mainland, always with a smile, even though we didn't always give a lot of advance notice. The house is beautiful with ample room to congregate inside or out, relax, play games, cool off in the pool or just do nothing enjoying the weather. Maria always had the house clean with the rooms and bathrooms freshened up. I enjoyed going for a daily kayak as well as daily paddle board ride from our private beach. All of the people in the town were friendly, Captain Jaks took some of us Scuba diving on 2 days with very professional crew. If I had to criticize anything - it would be not staying longer than a week :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019