Title: Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool Family fun on the beach ## Photo gallery for Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool ![Exterior - Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96670000/96669300/96669295/eb2e1df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96670000/96669300/96669295/b369fb5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96670000/96669300/96669295/566941b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96670000/96669300/96669295/4e68fb7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96670000/96669300/96669295/9e5a4c87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Placencia Caye, Island Breeze Villa is an enchanting retreat that seamlessly blends beachfront luxury and private island tranquility. Enjoy scenic views of the Caribbean Sea from the rooftop pool or covered bar area, explore nearby Maya Mountains and village via paddleboard or kayak, then indulge in gourmet meals prepared by your personal chef 3 days a week. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 145500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool Island Breeze Villa is a brand new 3-story custom beachfront estate with a huge rooftop living space and pool with scenic views of the Caribbean Sea and Placencia Village. The villa has 4 bedrooms w/ private ensuite bathrooms and a 5th bedroom with 4 single beds. There are 3 half baths - one on each floor. This unique property is located on Placencia Caye, which is just a few hundred yards from the center of Placencia Village, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and amazing Maya Mountains views! The covered rooftop deck is a fantastic place to hang out. Cool off in the amazing rooftop pool or have a drink at the large built-in bar and entertainment area as you enjoy the amazing sunsets. You might catch a glimpse of a manatee floating around nearby! You can have the best of both worlds with the security and privacy of being on a private island yet only a 2-minute boat ride to the center of Placencia Village. This villa offers the privacy and comfort of your own home; fully air-conditioned, high-end appliances, city power, water, etc., with all the associated high-end resort amenities such as daily maid service and a professional chef to cook your meals 3 pre-set days a week in the home. 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 captain drop you off on the Placencia Village dock, located at the end of the famous Placencia Sidewalk just 2 minutes away, and go into town and check out the fine restaurants, bars, or gift shops. First Floor: • Bedroom 3 - 1 king bed w/ ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 4 - 1 king bed w/ ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 5 - kids room w/ 4 single beds • Living room complete with full walk behind bar • Half-bath Second Floor: • Bedroom 1 - 1 king bed w/ ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 2 - 1 king bed w/ ensuite bathroom • Large gourmet kitchen with island • Living room • Half-bath Top Level: • Pool • Roof top deck with covered bar area • Half-bath This Villa offers the privacy and comfort of your own home along with high-end resort amenities including daily maid service and professional chef to cook all your meals 3 days a week right at the villa (the actual cost of food purchased at the store by the chef for such meals is not included in rental rate). For those wanting more than 3 days of chef service additional chef days can be purchased through your concierge for $125 USD per day. 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 Breeze Villa will stock the fully equipped kitchen with provisions as requested in advance, so you and your guests can get into vacation mode right away. Your personal concierge will provide you with the list of available provisions and associated costs prior to your arrival. She will also work with you and your group after booking to plan your menu for chef days, book any tours and excursions, spa services at the house, special on property entertainment and transportation from/to the Belize City Airport. (+) Enhance your getaway with our Food Package Add-on; featuring daily chef-prepared meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and a lobster dish when in season. Rate per chef service days: $75/person (6 years & up). Alcohol packages also available. \*\*MAX OCCUPANCY\*\* 14 guests (10 adults max) \*\*ACCOMMODATIONS\*\* Bedroom 1 \[Second Floor\] – 1 King Bedroom 2 \[Second Floor\] – 1 King Bedroom 3 \[First Floor\] – 1 King Bedroom 4 \[First Floor\] – 1 King Bedroom 5 \[First Floor\] - 4 single beds Common Areas - 1 Queen Pullout \*\*GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES\*\* We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience and include the following amenities: \-- Services Full Time Concierge Service to help plan every detail of your island vacation Daily Maid Service Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included) Grocery stocking prior to arrival (cost of items not included) Guest Laundry Service One complementary transfer to/from Placencia Airstrip on Check-In Day & Check-Out Day Shuttle Boat for going back and forth to Placencia Village On property spa services (addon upon request) On property entertainment (addon upon request) On site caretaker (lives in separate staff house) \-- Amenities Kayaks and Paddle Boards Games (Corn hole, Foosball, Board Games, Life size Jenga, Big Connect Four) Volleyball Snorkel Masks Welcome Drink High Speed Internet and WIFI Soap, Shampoo, paper goods, beach towels, etc Smart Television Sets Pack-n-Play and High Chair available upon request \*\*ABOUT PLACENCIA\*\* Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is the second most popular tourist destination in the country. It is situated on a 16-mile-long peninsula that is surrounded by a 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 inland, Placencia provides easy access to many activities on the mainland like Mayan Ruins, waterfalls, ziplining and cave tubing to name a few. Placencia offers numerous restaurants, small shops, bars and the famous Placencia Sidewalk. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation! \*\*GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY\*\* All international flights into and out of Belize are serviced through the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), located northwest of Belize City. Your concierge will assist with the first options to arrange domestic transportation from BZE to Placencia: \- Travel by plane on a local commuter flight from the airport (BZE) to the Placencia Airstrip (PLJ). Flight time is approximately 30 minutes. Once in Placencia, our staff will pick you up and take you to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready. \- Travel by private shuttle van from BZE, where the driver will meet you outside of baggage claim. The drive time is approximately 2 hours. You’ll be taken directly to the villa. Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready. \- Option 3 is to rent a vehicle at BZE and make the drive down to the condo yourself. There are numerous rental car agencies right across the parking lot from baggage claim including Hertz Avis and Crystal Car Rental a larger local car rental company. You would just need to go online to book and secure a vehicle prior to arrival. \*\*THINGS TO DO\*\* Concierge service is included with your rental to assist with arranging activities for your group including spa services, excursions and various types of entertainment right at the villa. Our concierge will assist in planning and booking your activities to enable you to get the most out of your trip. \*\*BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY\*\* 60 days or more prior to arrival - full refund less $150 booking fee less than 60 days prior to arrival - no refund ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Kayak - Paddleboard - 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 - Garden - Unit size: 5,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15411300/15411204/37bf3255.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mariposa Belize Beach Resort Placencia Village - 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Absolutely no smoking permitted inside home. Cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and other trash shall be properly disposed of and not left in yard, or be Lock golf cart with steering wheel lock when not in use as all club car keys are same. Return cell phone and charger to caretaker at check out. ### Pets Pets are allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No events are allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No events are allowed Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as UEV13950V27 ## About the area Located in Placencia, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Inky's Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Placencia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Placencia.dx12041) [View more Villas in Placencia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Villas.d12041-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C16.51075%2C-88.36167&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jiQU0Vo_MlIItDZPmQjZx0BUemM=) Placencia ### Getting around - Placencia (PLJ) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Landshark Bar & Grille - The Shak 2 min walk - Barefoot Bar 10 min walk - Koi Sushi Placencia 5 min walk - Tipsy Tuna 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool have a pool? ### Is Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool? ### What time is check-in at Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool? ### What time is check-out at Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool? ### Where is Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oceanfront 5 Bedroom Private Island Villa w/ Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan O. 5 Mar 2025 #### Island Breeze Villa was a great vacation spot Island Breeze Villa was a great vacation spot. All the staff were wonderful and working with Gecko was easy and efficient. ##### Alan O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel 5 Mar 2025 #### Gorgeous house and breathtaking location Gorgeous house and breathtaking location. jazz, Julia and Heidy took great care of our group of 7\. This was, by far, the most smoothly coordinated vacation and adventures we've ever had. Well done, and highly recommended! ##### Laurel This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cooper O. 15 Mar 2024 #### Beautiful Oceanfront Villa My stay at this villa near Placencia was absolute bliss. The view of the Caribbean Sea was simply stunning, and being so close to the heart of Belize added an extra layer of excitement to my trip. The villa itself was spacious and beautifully appointed, with a rooftop pool that provided the perfect spot for relaxation and soaking up the sun. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat with breathtaking views. Five stars all the way! ##### Cooper O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby H. 25 Mar 2024 #### It is truly a spectacular property Three families went to Island Breeze Villa. It is truly a spectacular property with a canal on the front and beachfront on the back. Three stories with wonderful living spaces on each level. The attentive staff of Chef George, Captain Jazz and Abner property manager were at our beckon call. The food was delightful. Gecko does such a great job from initial contact through each phase of our stay. We will be returning. ##### Bobby H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexa M. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Belize perfection We had the most incredible week in Placencia staying at the Island Breeze Villa. The management company, Gecko Vacation Rentals, saw to our every need and we could not have been more impressed with the house and service we received. The house itself was perfect for our group of 9 adults (with 2 adults sharing the bunk room, wouldn't recommend it for more adults than that) - there were tons of areas to spread and hang out, with the beach/volleyball court in the yard and patio at ground level, tons of room in the main level to eat, play games, and hang on the patio, then the upstairs level with the pool, bar, and furniture was the place we spent most of our time. The views are absolutely incredible - true paradise! We loved how the place was on Placencia Caye, so there was a bit more privacy, but Placencia town is only a short boat ride, paddle board/kayak, or swim across the way. ##### Alexa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis K. 16 Mar 2024 #### Perfect house, location, and more The house was nothing short of perfect. Big rooms with ac units that kept you cold at night, comfy beds, and nice showers. However, the roof is definitely the crown jewel of the house. The pool looks right across the bay and is the perfect spot for watching the sunset and some evening cocktails - which you can make at the full bar station on the roof! We visited the village almost every night if our stay for dinner or drinks, which is made easy by the house being less than a 5 min boat ride to the village dock! Overall, couldn’t recommend this property enough!!! ##### Travis K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### billybones58 5 Mar 2025 #### We enjoyed it thoroughly It is a great location with friendly staff, very helpful. Don’t expect to take a walk right out of the villa. A boat(provided), needs to taxi you to the mainland. We chose to take a Monkey River tour. That was very informative and fun. The jungle walking proved to be a quagmire due to previous rains. Wear hiking boots. We had a chef, Kenton, who was very good. We went into Placencia and took a guided tour of local eateries. Learned a lot about Belize’s culture. The water is not crystal blue and clear as you may think. Expect a very natural setting. No concrete curbs and finished roadways. We enjoyed it thoroughly. ##### billybones58 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali &. 29 Jan 2025 #### Absolute perfection! We had the most incredible week in Placencia staying at the Island Breeze Villa. Gecko Vacation Rentals, saw to our every need, starting with our concierge Heidy, and we could not have been more impressed with the house and service we received. The house itself was perfect for our group of 9 adults (with 2 adults sharing the bunk room, wouldn't recommend it for more adults than that though) - there were tons of areas to spread and hang out, with the beach/volleyball court in the yard and patio at ground level, tons of room in the main level to eat, play games, and hang on the patio, then the upstairs level with the pool, bar, and furniture was the place we spent most of our time. The views are absolutely incredible - true paradise! We loved how the place was on Placencia Caye, so there was a bit more privacy, but Placencia town is only a short boat ride, paddle board/kayak, or swim across the way. Our main property contacts, Jose and Sergio, were so welcoming, kind, and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed - and was only a text away if we needed to get across the water - they went above and beyond to make sure we had the most special vacation. The onsite chef, Britney, was also absolutely incredible and also went above and beyond to make our stay special and celebrate the several birthdays we had while there. They all ultimately became like family by the end of the trip - this is a vacation we will never forget and always treasure. ##### Ali &. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### S A. 19 Jun 2024 #### Gecko- you have a fabulous staff. They are keepers This is our second stay with gecko in Belize. The first stay was in 2021 and we stayed at southgull. this time we stayed at island breeze. Both times were amazing. Island breeze is a really nice, newer home. The home is located on a little island with a few other homes. The home comes with a boat captain who takes back and forth between the pier and the home. I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a ride! Juanito even got up for me and my hubby at 5am so we could get a ride to the pier so we could run before the heat. Abner was also part of the crew and he did just about everything. Marcin was our chef and Brends took care of the home for us. They were really incredible. Always smiling and willing to assist us in anyway that we needed. They were kind and i cant thanks them enough for being so great with our kids too. We just loved everyday and they made our trip. Heidi was our concierge and she was also amazing! Gecko- you have a fabulous staff. They are keepers ##### S A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ivan e. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Incredible staff and service! The rooftop area is the highlight of the property. ##### ivan e. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kobi R. 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The staff was amazing. A special shout out goes to Chef Miguel, who went above and beyond. The property was beautiful. What made our stay amazing was the staff always went above and beyond to make us happy. ##### kobi R. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### William C. 25 Mar 2025 #### I highly recommend them Great trip, great house, and amazing staff. Everything was well done and planned. Gecko made our trip abroad feel like we never left home. I highly recommend them. ##### William C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn S. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I may stay here once a year every year Location is almost beyond words, but let’s start with “gorgeous”, “inspiring”, and “tropical”.House and property are are better than advertised. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s an environment that really lets you relax.And the staff…WOW! Chef Marvin’s breakfasts, lunches, and dinners were amazing. Fresh flavorful and full of local vibes but still accessible and tasty for the less adventurous eaters in our crew. Leslie came in daily to clean and keep the place lovely. The boat crew were awesome…loved traveling with with them. Always there when we wanted to get around the island…courteous and fun and super safe.Property manager communication was very proactive and pleasant.BEST VACATION EXPERIENCED AND BEST VACATION VALUE EVER! ##### Shawn S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ---