Title: Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=12041&destination=Placencia%2C+Stann+Creek+District%2C+Belize&selected=75106250&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier ## Photo gallery for Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier ![Exterior - Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75110000/75106300/75106250/8329883e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75110000/75106300/75106250/5e5417dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75110000/75106300/75106250/df25725d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75110000/75106300/75106250/5391da75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier (Placencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75110000/75106300/75106250/4bfa6fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the tranquil Placencia Peninsula, Lucky Duck Villa is a custom oceanfront estate with 250 feet of Caribbean Sea frontage. Unwind in one of four spacious bedrooms, lounge by the private pool or beachside palapas, and take in sunrise and sunset views from the Eagles Nest deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 125000 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. ### Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier Welcome to Lucky Duck Villa! Featured in the 2022 Hallmark Original Movie "Caribbean Summer", Lucky Duck is a unique, custom home located in the quiet Maya Beach area of the Placencia Peninsula. The bright and cheerful villa occupies a palatial ocean front lot with 250 feet of frontage on the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include a private pool, large private ocean pier, mature landscaping and two spacious palapas that are located directly on a beautiful sandy beach. This 4-story, custom beachfront estate has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens inside, and an outdoor dining area as well as several covered patios overlooking the ocean. A spacious, thatch-roof palapa beside the pool provides the perfect outdoor dining and living area right on the beautiful sand beach. The Villa also features an amazing covered "Eagles Nest" deck on the 4th floor that has stunning sunrise and sunset views. Each bedroom in the villa overlooks the beach and is filled with energizing natural light and soothing ocean sounds. The house is situated in the middle of the huge heavily landscaped lot behind a gated entrance to ensure the utmost in privacy. Extending into the crystalline Caribbean Sea is your own private ocean front pier with covered palapa at the end. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze, watch the sunrise, or take an afternoon siesta. Lucky Duck Villa is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and meticulously maintained by a dedicated onsite team of careful and attentive house and grounds keepers that live in a separate, detached staff house in a corner of the property. Your Gecko Vacation concierge will ensure your stay is everything you wish for and can coordinate any number of excursions and incredible local experiences. The first floor of the main villa is a large, open-concept, private master suite. This suite has a king-size bed in the bedroom nook, a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, a twin chaise lounge, and a gorgeous handmade wardrobe. It also has a small kitchenette with a refrigerator, water cooler, microwave, coffee pot, counter space, and a small kitchen table. There is also a workspace based on a hand carved desk with bookshelves and a WIFI printer. The first-floor patio opens directly to the beach and a large thatch-covered dining and living room adjacent to the pool. The second floor of the villa consists of a cozy queen-sized private bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. The living area has a twin size chaise lounge, smart TV, DVD player with movies, bookshelf with a handful of books, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy a meal in the dining room with attached workspace or congregate al fresco on the large patio with a pub style table and views of the garden. The 3rd floor of the villa contains a master bedroom loft with ensuite bath, complete with a private patio that overlooks the ocean and access to a 4th floor eagles nest deck where you can gaze over the peninsula for miles; you can watch the sunrise over the ocean and the sunset over the lagoon. Detached from the main villa and located over the garage is a private one-bedroom unit with a queen size bed, fully functional kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with a queen size sleeper sofa, and bathroom with a walk-in shower. The apartment enjoys its own private patio with a pub table and amazing views of the beach and ocean. The villa is in the quiet, charming area of Maya Beach on the Placencia Peninsula, just 6 miles North of the Placencia Airstrip. Maya Beach is a great area that provides for a very private beach setting, yet it is close to fine dining, upscale resorts and other activities. Lucky Duck is the perfect setting for unforgettable family vacations or intimate retreats with your closest friends. (+) 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\*\* 12 guests \*\*ACCOMMODATIONS\*\* Bedroom 1 First Floor - 1 King, 1 Queen sleeper sofa Bedroom 2 Second Floor - 1 Queen Bedroom 3 Third Floor - Master Loft - 1 King Bedroom 4 Second Floor detached over the garage - 1 Queen Also located on the property is a detached caretaker house where the villas full-time caretaker lives. The caretaker house is tucked into a corner of the huge lot to ensure privacy for our guests. \*\*GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES\*\* We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience and include the following amenities: Daily Maid Service Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (Cost of food not included) Guest Laundry Service 4 Seat Gas Golf Cart (with payment of $40 gas and usage fee) High Speed Internet and WIFI Use of Kayaks and paddle board located on beach at the villa 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) \*\*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 LUCKY DUCK VILLA\*\* 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 arranging domestic transportation from BZE to Placencia. There are two options: \- 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. \*\*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 - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 5,000 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1677500/1677402/dc767ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Placencia Resort Plantation - On private beach - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle 7.8 Good 320 reviews £140 includes taxes & fees 5 May - 6 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-05&endDate=2026-05-06&selected=1677402&PinnedHotelID=1677402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 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 UEV13950V22 ## About the area Located on the beach, this villa is in Maya Beach, a neighbourhood in Placencia. Placencia Beach and Maya Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Inky's Mini Golf and Lebeha Drumming Center. Scuba diving, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding 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%7C16.60292%2C-88.35474&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uLmEEYyFSSOVBw_DndYIryMny3M=) Placencia ### What's nearby - ![Maya Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070903/7097ebfb-fc79-4f51-ad18-8d9538e570c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maya Beach 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Placencia Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070901/bee4ac05-fc4c-4994-a1ad-cdd3079d78d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Placencia Beach 17 min drive \- 5.9 miles - ![Aerial photos of the Silk Cayes in the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve located in the southern waters of Belize.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977104865/461304a4-45f6-4be0-9d15-5c91d35167c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Silk Caye Beach 18 min drive \- 6.4 miles - ![Hopkins Village Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977104868/291d66dc-a0d5-43e4-b731-fb85437ba58e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hopkins Village Beach 56 min drive \- 40.2 miles - Inky's Mini Golf 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Placencia (PLJ) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - The Shak 23 min drive - Barefoot Bar 21 min drive - Koi Sushi Placencia 22 min drive - Tipsy Tuna 21 min drive - Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine 22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier have a pool? ### Is Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier? ### What time is check-in at Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier? ### What time is check-out at Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier? ### Where is Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier 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 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan N. 25 Mar 2024 #### Beautiful and comfortable accommodations! We loved staying at Lucky Duck….. especially appreciated the kindness and care of Carlos and Lupita…they are the best. Beautiful and comfortable accommodations! ##### Susan N. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. 9 Jul 2024 #### Everything about this trip was amazing. Everything about this trip was amazing. Great food, great service and the views were amazing!! ##### Robert G. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmon O. 18 Mar 2025 #### Everything about our family vacation exceeded our expectations! Everything about our family vacation exceeded our expectations! All the people I worked with were exceptional from my concierge planning the trip to our on-site hosts and chef. We all felt like we were in a movie... vacationing at an incredible Villa with the nicest and most attentive caretakers in the beautiful country of Belize!! ##### Sharmon O. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny H. 5 Mar 2025 #### It was a very relaxing week! We stayed at Lucky Duck Villa with 2 other couples. We had a wonderful time! The staff, Lupita and Carlos made our stay very comfortable and stress free. Lupita kept the home very clean and did multiple loads of laundry! Carlos kept the grounds looking amazing. The chef was also very good and accommodating. It was a very relaxing week! ##### Jenny H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 17 Jan 2024 #### There was no downside to this house. There was no downside to this house. Staff is amazing. The location is outside town so it’s peaceful but yet only a golf cart drive to everything. ##### Mark From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariah M. 7 Mar 2025 #### The property is stunning, immaculately maintained, and the perfect getaway for a large group. Our Nov 2024 stay at Lucky Duck Villas was absolutely phenomenal!! We couldn't have loved it more. The property is stunning, immaculately maintained, and the perfect getaway for a large group. We had a blast swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, playing in the pool, relaxing in hammocks, and taking the golf carts to delicious local restaurants. Lupita and Carlos are the sweetest caretakers and they tended to our every need. They even set up a birthday surprise for one of our guests, it was so special Chef Julia cooked for us for 3 of the days and that was the best decision ever. The food was fabulous and being able to enjoy our meals at the Villa was so awesome. We are already planning our trip back to Lucky Duck and Maya Beach. This area is truly a dream come true and we can't wait to return. ##### Mariah M. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 3 Apr 2024 #### We all absolutely loved it. Our family of nine spent Christmas, 2023, at Lucky Duck Villa. We all absolutely loved it. Our every need was taken care of and questions answered by the wonderful staff of Lupita, Carlos, and Julia. We had great planned excursions, but our three teenage grandchildren loved staying at the Villa just as much with kayaks, paddle boards, and the dock. Erica, our concierge, helped with scheduling excursions, and even scheduled flights to Placencia for us when part of our family didn’t make their flight from the US. I highly recommend Gecko Vacations for a trip you will never forget! We can’t wait to go back. ##### Amy S. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam W. 1 Dec 2025 #### We had such an amazing time. We had such an amazing time. We traveled with multiple teens and the set up could not have been better. ##### Pam W. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather T. 1 Dec 2025 #### We had an amazing experience at The Lucky Duck. We had an amazing experience at The Lucky Duck. Lupita and Carlos were warm and welcoming. We enjoyed a relaxing week on the property while taking a couple of excursions to see Belize. Everything you needed was at the property! ##### Heather T. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Alan M. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication Lupita (House Keeper) and Carlos (Grounds keeper) were both top notch. They were on top of all our needs and wishes. They went above and beyond to make it our best vacation to date. Plascencia and the Lucky Duck Villa are a beautiful and amazing experience. The people are all very nice and inviting. The cost of living is fair and all excursions with Captain Jak's were amazing and quite safe. We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary during our stay and Lupita and Carlos made the day quite memorable. They found a Priest to perform the renewal of vows ceremony and decorated the beach and our rooms for the occasion. The price we paid for the Villa was well worth the memories we have. Many thanks to Lupita and Carlos, we will go back because of the two of you. ![Bride, Groom, Best Man and Maid of Honor](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d94da4e3-a23f-4a89-a792-63e7720d478d-1756221678088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Scott Alan M. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Heidi B. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Housekeepers the Jewel of it all Carlos and Lobita who where our daily service providers were fantastic. They went above and beyond in cleaning , accommodating and providing us with anything we needed. The house itself was pretty close to it's listing but with some recommendations in improvement as follows: Pro: great location, Carlos kept the grounds impeccable clean. Amazing. Great pier, great air-conditioning, great views, very private, clean pool amazingly kept that way the whole time. Wifi worked great. TV sizes great , games for everyone, first-aid kits in every room. Clean towels, linens floors etc. Amazing. Cons: 8 adults: may be a bit to small. One large central kitchen, not as big as the picture, but manageable, for sure. If you are a coffee drinker, coffee machines not the greatest, could use an update -had to fix it several times. Small kitchenette in the 1st floor level, no sink, and very small 2cup coffee machine, unable to clean anything or throw away liquids due to no sink, but manageable. Most complaints were the following: Beds in all the rooms were very uncomfortable including pull out couch in the the above garage suite. Except, the king size bed in ground level was comfortable. Not enough seating / lounges for 8 adult around pool or by water or on pier, Seating on main deck enough but very uncomfortable due to no cushions. Kitchen undersupplied not enough for 8 people and nothing available for outdoor use (which is were everyone wants to be) recommended plastic glasses , Overall, we managed and enjoyed our stayed very much since it was about family being together, but thought it was overpriced for the type of amenities available (quality of pots, pans, glasses, chairs,coffemachine ,golfcart) . Again, best part were Lobita and Carlos who truly made our stay. ##### Heidi B. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean O. 29 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! Great overall experience! House was the highlight of the trip as was the staff! ##### Sean O. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ---