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Amazing Jungle Tree House right over the river with bikes and canoe
Burrell Boom Village, Belize district

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle Gem
My young adult son, myself and our little dog loved our stay here: To relax and dream, hammock rocked on the wraparound deck to soothing jungle sounds and meditate on the amazing wildlife while overlooking the Belize River was a heavenly respite, a true gem, cozy and quaint, in the jungle. A bevy of fans keep you cool. As Shanna and Kenny were under the weather, a driver named Ernesto picked us up at the airport, took us out for a delicious roadside lunch, grocery shopping and then to the Howler House. Shanna is excellent at communicating and arranging tours and a flight via Tropic Air to Placencia, our next stop. Ernesto drove us to our tours: We loved the Baboon Sanctuary and the cave tubing we ventured on was exciting and relaxing. Ernesto is friendly, helpful, professional and informative. The highlight of the Howler House is how secluded it is in the jungle. However, 3 other homes are being built on the property. The homes are spaced far enough apart to keep some privacy, but the seclusion will be lost. The other special feature of the Howler House: an incredible canoe ride. No crowd of homes alongside the River. Just wild jungle. We were greeted by a luminous green flying object come dusk on the deck: a glowing click beetle. So enchanting. We had never seen one before. And as we awoke to leave on our too short 2 night stay, 4 Howler Monkeys came onto the deck! One ate from our hands. Note: they love bananas not grapes.This was the best goodbye gift!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shelby F.

Quaint Retreat
Very quaint and cute house by the river. During our stay we saw several parrots, howler monkeys, and the resident iguana. The screened in porch was amazing for relaxation and tuning in to the sounds of the jungle. Shanna was wonderful to work with and helped us with tours and transportation, and she took us to several shops and stores to pick out groceries before our stay. 10/10 would recommend her services!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
We loved our stay at the Howler house! The covered patio was great to sit and listen to the wild life, and keep the bugs off. Got to see the monkeys on the deck, lots of birds, and a few lizards. Hope to be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Quiet get away
We had a wonderful stay at Howler house! Shanna was great and so helpful planning our excursions. We epecially had fun with the cave tubing and the guide she set us up with. We saw a lot of howler monkeys, the little croc guarding the bridge, and we even saw a tapir visiting the house. This was a very nice and different get away and I look foreward to coming back for a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy m., Eaton usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree house stay
Our stay was short but wonderful. The owners helped us so much with our transportation problems and made sure that our stay was great. Beautiful surroundings in the jungle area, the river view from deck, listening to native birds, and howler monkeys made our trip very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you Lucy we are happy the home was what you were looking for...

8/10 Good

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Way to short
The Howler House and personal cave tubing tour was the perfect way to finish off our Belize trip! The location set in the tree tops with birds, frogs , iguanas and yes howler monkeys!! Shanna and Kenny were amazing and knowledgable, even arranging pick up to take us to the water taxi to get to Caye caulker which was our first destination. We would have loved to stay longer (but as they are building 3 more unit's on the property, and a little construction happening we were glad we booked the relaxing cave tubing during the day ) The new units look amazing so we may just have to return someday ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2024
Thank you ladies it was our pleasure...

10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place in the jungle.
The hosts of this property are very friendly.They helped us with every aspect of our time with them. We went on a baboon sactuary tour which was amazing. Overall the property was perfect. Quiet and peaceful. We got a visit from an iguana and the howler monkeys were off in a distance. We had toucans right at the property. Beds were comfortable and we all slept like babies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you Doreen we are so happy you enjoyed your stay..

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle tree house with the family.
We had a wonderful stay at the Howler House. The hosts Kenny and Shanna are wonderful and quick to reply to any messages. We came during the shoulder season so we did get two days of rain but we expected that might happen. We had to cancel the Zoo tour we had booked (hiding animals are no fun for kids) and Shanna tried to find a time to make it work for us but was very understanding when it didn’t work out. The place is fairly remote which we wanted. We arranged a second grocery trip with Kenny when our Zoo plans fell through. The pool at the local resort was a hit with the kids. There is currently construction on site but it didn’t bother us much. Our first morning we had a wonderful encounter with the Howler monkeys, saw the Iguana, and even a tarantula. I think this would be a lovely stay for a couple wanting to stay longer with a rental car, there are several areas to lounge and even work with great wifi!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Tina thank you for an amazing review we appreciate it..

10/10 Excellent

Ward-and-Andrea ..

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway!
The Howler House was so relaxing. It has all you need to unwind and enjoy nature. The monkeys came each day, we saw iguanas and so many birds. Kenny and Shanna made sure we knew where everything was and how to get around the town. The tours we booked with them were amazing, very personalized. My husband has some mobility issues from a stroke, we had no problem doing the zipline, cave tubing, horseback riding. They were willing to accommodate with an easy pace and we had great guides on each tour! The Mayan chocolate tour is excellent! Hands on and yummy tasting. We would definitely recommend this property and tours they offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for a great review.. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure with ease
I love to go off-grid when traveling, to be in the middle of nature, and to meet interesting people. Howler house ticks all those boxes! Communication with Kenny and Shanna was easy, and they took such good care of us, setting up a trip to the Belize zoo (exceeded expectations), a cave tubing adventure, and a zip-lining adventure. The positive experiences started when their staff picked us up from the airport and took us to a roadside stand for delicious rice, beans and stew chicken. Howler house is spacious, with a wraparound porch that looks out over the river. There is also a screened porch with a comfy couch and a hammock. When we were not out on an adventure, we swung in the hammocks at the house, with breezes from the many fans in the house. One afternoon, we were amazed to observe playful howler monkeys swinging from a nearby tree. The kitchen is well-equipped (including with drinking water), and there is pretty tile-work in the bathroom. One evening, Kenny drove us to nearby Black Orchid, where we had delicious ceviche for dinner. Kenny and Shanna are special, kind friends, and I hope to see them again at Howler House!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you Jeanne for lovely comment..

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Riverside Romantic Retreat
Where do I begin, first if you're looking around this area just stop looking & book this little gem now! We seen Howler monkeys on our first evening upon arrival, even a baby! Seen the little croc too! We loved everything about this stay, but what really set it apart from our other stays during our vacation in Belize was Shaunna and Kenny! Wow we took a trip booked through them to the ATM cave and loved it so much we booked the half day snorkeling tour the following day!!! I highly recommended both and if we would have stayed longer we would have done even more! Kenny knows so much about Belize, Shauna is so attentive and checked in on us so much, I am so grateful we booked with them!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you! Have a great winter and hope you'll come back and visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C., Huntington, WV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
River Fun!
We loved staying at this house! There was abundant wildlife and we saw lots of howler monkeys! There are plenty fans for the hot summer nights. There are bikes to ride and the canoe was so much fun to take out early morning. The kitchen was stocked with cookware and the porch is so awesome to relax on in the evening. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host you Sydney

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How many places can you feed a troup of howler monkeys mangoes off of the front porch? You can here! Thank you Shanna and Kenny for such an amazing stay. Hopefully we'll see you again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle Oasis
The Howler house exceeded our expectations. The location is amazing: the river right behind you, surrounded by trees. There was a toucan living in a knot in the tree out by the stairs- it was a smaller variety with a black and white beak! Every morning we woke up to bird sounds that sounded like a movie soundtrack. We saw the monkeys a few times and listening to them was amazing. We took the canoe out a few times and also walked around Burrell Boom. The house has screened in porches on 2 sides and a back porch along the back so plenty of places to sit and read or listen to the sounds around you. We had cell service at the house, if that is a concern for you. The kitchen had everything we needed. The furniture was comfortable and overall the place looked like a comfy cabin with colorful seat cushions and some items from the owner's world travels. A BIG bonus to this stay are Kenny and Shanna, the managers. I highly recommend using them for transportation/guides if you don't want to rent a car. They are wonderful people and have lived in Belize their whole lives so can tell you lots of interesting info. We booked a tour to Lamanai through them- highly recommend it!- and they picked us up from the airport and drove us to the ferry terminal at the end of our stay. I am mostly an introvert but Kenny and Shanna are so easy to be around. Their company really added to our trip. Cannot recommend them enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Lovely review thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howlers, Toucans and Dragons on the Belize River!
Wonderful stay! During the six days there, we enjoyed the Howler monkeys coming down to the deck, the two youngest (the Twin Tornados) enjoyed our bananas and provided great entertainment and pics. From the trees came the Fiery-billed Toucans, fly catchers, basilisks and iguanas. Wonderful place! Erika's African and Argentinian artwork decorate the walls and shelves and give the Howler House a gallery atmosphere! Thanks, Shaanna! (the manager), And for the Jeep to get to Coracal, and for the trip back to the airpost. You made it all so easy! Thanks again, Richard.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
One of my favorite set of guest thank you for great review richard... see you guys again soon....

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A treehouse in the jungle is a great way to unwind from the daily rigors of life. I truly enjoyed the serenity. Shana and Kenny made me feel like family! I want to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and adventurous
The Howler House is the perfect way to experience the jungle and the villages of Belize. The house is very clean and peaceful and feels like your own jungle escape. Watching the monkeys in the trees come by the house and listening to the birds at all times of the day was magical. Kenny and Shanna will take you anywhere you’d like to go! From picking you up at the airport to dropping you off to the ferry to go to one of the islands. They will connect you with wonderful tour guides/give you ideas for exploring. We had the best time there and getting to know Kenny and Shanna. From the day we booked our stay, we’ve been in touch and letting them know what all we would like to do and what their recommendations are. They are so knowledgeable on who the best tours are and the days you should go! I highly recommend staying at the Howler House and we hope to come back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Thank you Allison for great review

10/10 Excellent

Val C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wildlife Photography!
Greeted at the airport by Kenny, we were off to Howler House. As promised, a troop of Black Howler monkeys peered down at us from the trees as we arrived!. Howler House is a rustic, but well appointed cottage in the tiny town over-looking the Belize river. The property managers, Kenny and his wife Shana were excellent hosts. They arranged all of our excursions for cave tubing, Mayan ruins, monkey reserve, and a tour to San Ignacio. All tours included transportation, personal guide, and lunch. If you are interested in seeing Belize as it's residents live it, this is your ticket. The cottage had everything we needed, and we loved that we were surrounded by porches, both screened and unscreened, to view our wild neighbors. Toucans, parrots, Coati, Howlers, we saw them all. Tho prepared for mosquitos, it has been dry, and they were blessedly absent. The cottage is exactly as pictured, and included reliable WiFi, in case you want to stay connected.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Lovely review....

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Howler House is spectacular and I wish we had more than one day to stay. It's quiet and totally beautiful with lots of trees and river views. Shanna and Kenny were great hosts. We heard howlers across the river and four toucan perched in the trees. We walked to a nearby market and cooked dinner in a well stocked kitchen. It's very relaxed and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monkeys!!!!!
What an awesome experience!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at The Howler House. When we walked inside, we noticed the cleanliness of the property. Kenny took us to a local bakery, meat shop, and grocery where we were able to buy food to cook. At this point in our trip, we were ready to skip the restaurants. We also stopped at a roadside food stand and were able to buy a lunch of chicken, beans, and rice. We enjoyed seeing more of the local culture at these places. The place is much bigger than expected with a lot of outdoor decks to enjoy viewing the peacefulness of the river. There are fans everywhere, but be prepared--it is hot and humid. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it if you want an adventure. We did not see any wildlife. My husband tried the canoe, but the dock is not in good shape in which to launch
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L., Geneva, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Lovers Alert!
Going to Belize and staying at Howler House was a trip of a lifetime. A true jungle experience awaits you in this secluded jungle house. During my one month stay, I saw and heard many birds, many iguanas, and dozens of butterflies. Not to mention seeing or hearing the howler monkeys almost every day. A peccary also made an appearance a few times. You fall asleep every night to jungle sounds. Overlooking the Belize River, it was a peaceful, tranquil experience. I walked around town every day, being greeted by the friendly Belizeans. I occasionally rode the bicycle or walked over the the excellent restaurant at Black Orchid Resort, although Howler House has a fully equipped kitchen. The local food was delicious and very flavorful. The housecarers, Kenny and Shanna were very attentive and took very good care of me. They are also available for day trips should one desire to see outside Burrell Boom. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to experience real jungle living. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy God's creation.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you so much crystal for staying with us and a great review...

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Lake Lure

Liked: Cleanliness
HOWLER HOUSE was amazing for photographing Howlers right from our back porch
We stayed for 3 nights on the front end of a dive trip in Amergris Caye. There is no AC, but plenty of fans to keep you cool at night. If you are adventurous and NOT high maintenance, you will love Howler House. It is very small and best for 2 people or 3 with the 3rd being a kid. It was a great location for doing tours, and Shanna, the property manager set up all 4 of our tours. We did ATM spelunking, Caves Branch Tubing through caves and visited the Howler Monkey sanctuary. On our last day we went with Wentworth to the Mayan ruins, before dropping us off at the airport for the quick flight over to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and he was a phenomenal guide. All these trips can be pre-arranged by yourself, online, or you can do what we did and have Shanna book them for you. She was excellent and worth the extra price of not having to worry about anything and the guides that SHE hires are phenomenal. Special shout out to Wentworth, who was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and so friendly and giving of his time and knowledge.....he was also our guide for the Caves Branch tubing adventure. You may choose to save about 20% by booking things yourself, but for us, Shanna was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you Matthew for a great review it was our pleasure to host you!

10/10 Excellent

Clyde D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howler House is AMAZING
If you need air conditioning and crowds then this isn't for you.. If you want seclusion relaxation and nature then book now. The howler family made an appearance the first day and was a joy to watch. Evenings spent on the back porch listening to the sounds of the jungle were well spent and so relaxing. So many nice people we met along our travels made the journey much easier than it could have been. Shout out to Kenny and Shana. They do a great job maintaining the property. Hindsight being 20-20 we would have booked tours through them and taken some of the stress out of driving ourselves. The Howler house was a hit and we would definitely return. Although we didn't meet Shana Kenny is a knowledgeable and resourseful young man. *****
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you for an awesome review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Loved the howler house, bring your bug spray! But lovely place to enjoy nature and village life in belize!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thanks Steph your family was amazing ..

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty close to a jungle experience
We stayed for two nights. Bugs will be something to account for, and the second single bed doesn’t have a bug net. Shanna was our guide — she was lovely; she set up some tours for us. The guide who took us on those tours, Wentworth, was nice and friendly as well. The stay was not luxurious, but it did feel close to the jungle and it was an interesting experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2022
Thanks so much for great review …

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, amazing host!!
We will start by saying that the host, Shanna, is the absolute best! She picked us up from the water ferry in the vehicle she rented us and drove us to the store for supplies since the more stocked stores are closer to Belize city. We got to meet her family when we arrived in Burrell Boom and they were super sweet and offered us some dips they had made along with a Belizean bitter (ask her what it tastes like😂) . We arrived at the house and Shanna gave us a quick tour and rundown of the place. Since it was nighttime, we didn’t see much in the dark, but we woke up to the most amazing view of the river and even had some Howler monkey friends a bit later on. The place is pretty magical. We spent most of our time on the back porch watching wildlife. The river was high so we didn’t get to use the canoe or see the croc, but we did see monkeys, agoutis, lots of iguanas (look for Frank the Tank..you’ll know when you see him) and even two tapirs in the yard! We only stayed three nights but next time we want to stay much longer. Kenny was kind enough to bring over an extra bike to use, but we had a hard time leaving the house. Shanna, Kenny, thank you both so much. You guys are gems and we can’t wait to see you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Our best friends ever … See you soon !!

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howler House
We had a great time seeing all the wildlife that visited us at the house! Kenny and Shana took great care of us, and the locals were so kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thanks so much we miss you guys ..

10/10 Excellent

Brent D., Denver, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howler House
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Howler House. I’m a teacher and stayed a few nights at Howler House during my Fall Break. The hosts, Kenny and Shannna, were excellent at communicating and taking care of any details I requested for my trip. (They even arranged to do my laundry as I traveled with a small backpack). When I arrived in the morning - Shanna arranged to have someone waiting for me at the airport who took me on an awesome privately guided cave tubing adventure. Afterwards, I was brought to a grocery to get some essential food, and given a tour of the small village of Burrell Boom to show me restaurants, the Black Orchid Resort, and local stores. I enjoyed the privacy of Howler House - getting to lay in a hammock and read a good book, and having howler monkeys swing right up to the deck of the home. It was also nice to have bikes available to take short rides into town where I could go out for a meal or enjoy a swim at The Black Orchid. I enjoyed the peace and solitude of being in the rainforest, yet knowing Kenny and Shanna were just a phone call or text message away if I needed anything. I stayed for 3-nights and got a ride from Shanna to the ferry terminal to go to Ambergris Caye - where I stayed in San Pedro for a few more days. If you are looking to stay at a fancy private resort with all your needs being catered too - this is not the place for you. But that is not the experience I was looking for. Howler House was exactly what I was wanting. If you are looking for a private retreat as a single person, a couple, or as a family - I would highly recommend Howler House. It provides the experience of a private and unique stay in the rainforest of Belize, and yet is close to several attractions around the country. My stay will remain a fond memory of my time spent in Belize!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thanks Brent it was a pleasure having you and we were more than happy to take care of you !!

10/10 Excellent

william a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wildlife that comes to you!!!
It’s a jungle house not a 5-star resort. I loved this jungle house and hope you try it as well. We had Toucan, baby croc, iguana, few sorts of lizards, Male black howler monkey, and many others come visit my wife and I at the house. Bring off!!! Mosquitoes will try to take off with you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thanks william and wife for staying with us indeed it was the time the mosquitoes were on.. jungle life thanks .

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howler House
We had a wonderful stay. We were fortunate to have a small family of howlers visit us on the porch deck; an iguana also checked in on us. The premises were clean and the kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary tools and utensils for cooking. We would readily book another stay here. Thanks for the great communication and the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thanks Tom we did not get to meet up but glad the space was what you needed .

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond exceeds all expectations!
I can’t begin to express how much we loved staying at the howler house! Kenny and Shana were the best hosts! They made sure our vacation was worry free on every level! Even after transferring to an island for the last couple nights of our trip they arranged all of the transportation, including getting picked up on the island and a local friend of theirs to contact if we needed anything. Their hospitality and welcoming environment made us feel right at home. I completely recommend booking all of your tours and excursions with them! If you have the opportunity to do the cultural experience tour, it will change your life and give you a true appreciation of Belizean culture! If you are possibly considering booking this house don’t hesitate!! We had howler monkeys in the trees to greet us when we arrived and again on the porch the day we left. Iguanas all over the trees, butterflies, birds, and the crocodile in the pond! (Don’t let the croc scare you away, it’s very safe and kind of adorable!) We stayed in august and the heat wasn’t bad. The fans in the house make it perfect! I loved reading a book in the hammock on the deck listening to the jungle sounds. I really can not imagine a better place to stay! On another note if you stay here you have to go eat at Ms Carols! Also the road side bbq stands are on point! You must try stewed chicken with rice and beans (the best you will ever have is on the cultural experience tour). Have Kenny pick you up at the airport and take you shopping! We stopped at numerous small authentic stores to pick up baked goods, meat, fresh ground coffee, fresh fruit and vegetables. Everything we picked up was delicious! Thank you again Kenny and Shana!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
We truly appreciate your great review and thank you again for choosing to stay with us. You two were incredibly sweet and we are happy you accepted and appreciated our gestures. Thank you for a great review.

8/10 Good

vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely, secluded retreat. We saw so many reviews of monkeys and animals, sadly that was not our experience. The hosts are lovely and extremely helpful. Be aware that this is VERY rustic stay, so be prepared for massive bug issues and extreme heat. The fans help, but if you are not prepared to sleep in 85 degree weather with massive humidity- this is uncomfortable. We were a bit naive about the reality of this, not the fault of the owners, just not the best choice for us. We would have loved to have encountered the monkeys. We were able to hear 1x. This is a great option for those wanting a more rugged look at jungle options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Loved the jungle feel. Right on the river. So beautiful. Loved the fans in every room. Its very hot. Loved the little crocodile in rhe pond. Had lots of visitors of rhe animal kingdom. Very beautiful. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D., Temple

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Jungle Experience
Everything about this property listing is accurate, right down to the amazing hospitality of Shana and Kenny! My daughter and I came to Belize as her college graduation trip. And although she and I prefer to explore more on our own (we didn't book any tours through this property), I have no doubt they would've been excellent if we had. Shana always answered any questions, made recommendations, etc. in mere moments from when I would message her. The location was so special! We enjoyed Howler Monkeys on the deck every morning! If you are looking for a really unique experience in Belize, you have to book the Howler House! The people of Belize are so warm and friendly, it made it bitter sweet to leave on Tuesday! Thanks so much for everything! Kim and Logan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2022
Thank you so much Kimberly it was my pleasure having you and Logan. We hope you will visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

tracey k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Had the best time staying here. It was so cute. The place was very clean, fully stocked kitchen. Wish we could have stayed longer. The hosts were responsive and friendly. The locals were friendly and informative. We saw the howler monkeys everyday which my kids loved. The local restaurants had amazing food. If you are planning any excursions talk to the hosts as they do them and they cost less and they pretty much assist in all activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2022
Thank you Tracey for your great review..

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A time of rest
This truly was a house in the trees. We enjoyed our time next to the river and surrounded by wildlife. The troup of 7 Howler monkeys that make the surrounding 5 acres home would make their way to the river late every afternoon. We enjoyed the location close to the airport/Belize City as well as Altun Ha mayan site, Belize zoo, and fresh roadside produce. The property manager was easy to get in touch with by text and was very helpful. We spent a lot of time in the hammocks resting and watching birds on the screened-in porch. We will come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Thanks guys for a great review we are happy you were able to enjoy the tranquility and serene of the Howler house. See you soon again !

10/10 Excellent

Sheniqua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in the trees!
The Howler Monkey house was everything I needed to get the relaxation I deserved. I loved the location! It is in a rural village but there were places within walking distance to eat or to get supplies. We walked to Carol's Place for lunch and Ms. Carol was so charming! Plus the food was excellent. We also rode the bikes to Black Orchid Resort for dinner and the dinner was fabulous. The two balconies at the house, one of which is screened in, was where me and my friend spent most of our time. The Howler Monkeys are visible in the trees and we actually had a couple come onto the porch while we were there. Amazing! All kinds of birds were visible as well. The house overlooks the river so the view was fantastic. You could even the crocodiles! The house was well equipped with all the essentials needed for a relaxing stay (towels, hammocks, pots/pans, coffee maker, some spices and butter, bottled water, etc.) Please note: There is no A/C but the fans were enough to keep us cool at night or whenever we needed it. Kenny was our guide and chauffer and Shana, his wife, was always available via WhatsApp to communicate with us about anything going on at the house or in the area. Kenny took us on a tour as we drove in from the airport and gave us detailed info on the true Belizean shops and restaurants. Kenny linked us up with another guide named Wentworth to take us to the Zoo and Cave tubing who was just as excellent as Kenny. I would definitely go back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Thanks sheniqua we would love to have you guys again.

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howler House Burrell Boom
The most amazing experience ever!!! Kenny and Shana are both amazing host. I would recommend this location for anyone. You get a unique perspective of the culture and the locals, as well as the local wildlife. Definitely a tropical Eden within the Caribbean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Hey Adam you were a superb guest we would love to have you again! Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay at Howler House!
We had the most DELIGHTFUL stay at the Howler House. Kenny and Shanna were the most gracious hosts and arranged every little detail of our stay. The treehouse was clean and we loved sitting out on the porch listening and watching the howler monkeys and all the sights and sounds of nature. We saw howler monkeys on multiple occasions -- up to six at a time! It was a smidgen warm but we definitely believe that an AC unit would have diminished the experience -- listening to the jungle was a big part of the experience and there were plenty of high-powered fans to keep you cool. The hammocks were my favorite spot! We used the bikes for a 5 minute ride to the corner store. We also booked several tours through Kenny and Shanna and they are the best hosts you will find anywhere in the world. We loved the tours and enjoyed chatting with them to and from our tours -- they really gave us such a personalized, private tour of their country for very reasonable prices. It offered a much better glimpse of local life than you'll get through any tour company (most of which are run by foreigners in Belize). You won't regret staying here! We travel all around and this was truly a one-of-a-kind unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for a great review it was our pleasure to host you lovely ladies.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Where do I begin??? The howler house was an amazing get away after going to the beach in Caye Caulker. Beautiful views, sounds of nature, and we got to see a family howler monkeys jump around right in front of the house. The howler house was a great stay but that’s not why this gets an amazing review. Kenny and Shanna, who are the property managers, were the absolute best. They made this trip so easy for us girls. From picking us up at the airport and taking us to water taxis, which they had already bought our tickets so we didn’t have to worry, to having someone on the island to take us anywhere we needed to go, Keron was an absolute angel, to picking us back up at water taxis and taking us ANYWHERE we wanted to go. They were checking in on us while on island, and made sure we got to experience the Belizean ways. I will be going back to Belize because of them. They made everything so relaxing for us and I can’t thank them enough. If you’re looking to go to Belize, stay at the howler house just so you can have Kenny and shannas information because they are the best!! And Keron too if you’re heading to the island. (Caye caulker) If you’re looking to go to Belize; this is your stop!! Stay here and I promise you your trip to Belize will be relaxing, easy, and safe. Much love!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
We absolutely loved these ladies they were young and energetic and were super awesome thanks ladies for a great review.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being so close to nature was amazing. Comfortable bed. Shanna responded quickly to any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing place to stay in the jungle!
If you love to be upclose to the real Belize, Howler House is the place to stay. It's soft sounds lull you to sleep every night and refreshing breeze allows a deep restful sleep. The nature is as close as your back deck. It's fun and funky decor is a refreshing change from boring hotel rooms. The house is completely private so intimate moments can be plentiful and uninhibited. Shana and Kenny were our personal tour guides and created memorable and fun adventures for us the entire 14 day stay in Belize. They connect you with personalized experiences that fit your vision and price range. Reach out to them for the best experience. If you are lucky like us you will gain friends for life
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
It was a pleasure to have you .

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Experience
We stayed only one night before a trip to the islands. Kenny is awesome and made the trip easy. The house is good and the wildlife was fun to see. The canoe was a major bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for a great review.

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay....great place.....great people
We had a great stay at Howler House. The house was awesome and....Kenny and Shanna were a delight. Super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for a great review

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything and more than what we expected!
Well from booking to staying and beyond have made a life long friend in shanna and kenny! They were helpful and patient. Miss them already! I will be back again for sure! Only thing that was a surprise was that there were no glass in the Windows lol so the 1st night was exhilarating!! Lol but i loved it and my 64 yr old mother ended up enjoying it so much! The other thing was i felt bad cause the shower while just what ya need its small so the floor gets pretty wet but they have towels and mat down ... I cant wait to come back you wont be sorry it's a chance in a life time to go see the howler monkeys right out the window! We saw 2 different sets of them each having between 5 and 7 in each group! . . the iguanas .. I could watch forever the color on Big Red was incredible and so was the baby crock! I nicknamed Rhozie lol idk if not or girl but its all good! Loads to tell and the pictures I got were some of the best I've gotten! I have told so many about this quaint treehouse and so many habe looked into it! Lol loved everything about this color gem in the trees!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
My new besties thanks we had an amazing time with this lovely set..

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Howler House lived up to it’s name! As we arrived a family of Hower monkeys came to eat from the trees above! I had one night in Belize and wanted to experience the rain forest. Here we got to see the friendly croc in the river, red and green iguanas in the tree outside, parrots, monkeys and more! We lounged in the hammocks and took the canoe out for a ride. No AC but fans kept us plenty cool! We hired Kenny as transportation and he took us everywhere we wanted and shared a wealth of information! We had an amazing time here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up close with Howlers
We enjoyed our short stay at the Howler House, up close with howler monkeys. I've been interested in staying here in years past, but the property wasn't available for our dates. This year we lucked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Glad to hear ..

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Kenny and Shana were excellent hosts and were super helpful with everything. Made the trip go smoothly and we were able to expirience Belize in a way we never would have been able to
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021