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Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sittee Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hopkins Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Independence and Mango Creek (INB)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hopkins

On the beach.You'll find Anderson Lagoon and Hopkins Village Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Sittee Point and Hopkins Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sittee Point - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hopkins Pier - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 39 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Benjamin Nicholas' Studio - 42 min drive - 28.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roast Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Fitness Gym & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maxim’s Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J & J Cool Spot - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa

Perfect for a romantic retreat or family holidays. The home is 2 levels. This Oceanfront Home located directly on the Caribbean, with a secluded natural beach. This listing is for downstairs 2-BR/1BA apartment featuring: private entrance, covered veranda facing the sea, thatched roof palapa at the end of 100 feet pier to relax at the sea and watch wild life up-close, high speed internet WIFI, air conditioning, large fully equipped kitchen, and a laundry room with modern washer and dryer.
Tastefully decorated and upgraded with Mahogany wood cabinets, doors, furniture and local art. Both units have access to a separate laundry room with washer and dryer, outdoor BBQ, and a private pier with thatched roof covered palapa.
Feel the ocean breeze and enjoy the beautiful Caribbean water on your own secluded beachfront or explore the wonders of Belize. Located just south of the Resort Area and the Village of Hopkins. Shallow Bay Beach House is within a short distance from Restaurants and Bars, Golf Cart, Motorcycle Rentals, and shops. Diving, Fishing, Snorkeling and Sailing, hiking, zip lining in the Maya Mountains.

If you are looking for complete privacy ask us how to reserve the entire property with this unit. The other upstairs unit is 1br/1ba and often occupied by owner. When available it can be rented or blocked for a small daily fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

At check out: clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used, put any dirty towels in the hamper, and take trash outside to the enclosed trash cont
No 3rd party vendors should be invited without prior authorization. Only authorized vendors are allowed
The property owners are not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from falling coconuts or other natural occurrences on the property.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.8 mi (41-min drive) away from the Dangriga (DGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa to the beach?

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

Does Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa to downtown Hopkins?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Sittee River.

Beachfront romantic gateway, nature retreat with 100ft ocean pier and palapa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Everything about the house and property was great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Very peaceful and relaxing

Reita and Rich were terrific hosts and this property is quiet and in a picturesque waterfront location. While we were there for work on our land, it was nice to have a comfortable, quiet, and relaxing place to bed down. lounging in the hammock on the porch with the sea breeze was a nice way to end a busy day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Perfect vacation base

Gorgeous, comfortable house, wonderful back deck with hammock and ocean views. Hopkins is an ideal base for visiting nearby protected areas (Cockscomb Basin, Mayflower Bocawina etc) as well as for accessing the Cayes and reef . Bedroom a/c; internet; blender; coffee maker all worked perfectly - everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Belize.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUTSTANDING

We've stayed here before and the house is gorgeous. They provide everything you could need. We had an unusual problem and Jeanette, the property manager, went above and beyond to help us out. There's no other place we would consider staying when we're in Hopkins.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Private Paradise!

I stayed with my husband and toddler and it was amazing! The water off the dock was only about thigh/waist deep which was perfect for us, but did get deeper further out. We even got to see manatees! When the ocean was too rough we swam at jaguar reef (just spend $25 (usd) per adult and you can swim!) It was an easy drive to all the local places. Hopkins was friendly and laid back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shallow Bay

We just loved our visit here. It worked perfectly for us. It’s just enough out of town that it’s quiet, but was still accessible to town by bike, which was perfect for us as we like quiet peace and a little exercise :-)! It really helped that. The properties on either side have not yet been developed and so you had a nice green barrier between the neighbors on either side
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

A Beautiful, clean, well equipped vacation home!

We spent 5 fantastic weeks at Shallow Bay Beach House! The inside is beautifully furnished with everything you need. The outside is a perfect place to spend hot afternoons in the sun and sea, or lounge in the hammock in the shade of the covered deck. The breeze is perfect to keep you cool while enjoying the gorgeous yard. Close to the lovely town of Hopkins, where you can find plenty to do! From the time we booked last March until our vacation ended Rita and Steve were always very helpful and willing to do whatever they could to make our stay perfect. And it was!! We will be back!!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Dan (North Carolina ) Great stay in Belize

Dan (North Carolina ) Great stay in Belize Beautiful beachfront home with gorgeously landscaped lot on the Caribbean! The home was very clean, spacious and well appointed. Laundry room conveniently located with modern washer and dryer. Very private and quiet, but close to shopping and local restaurants. Stay included free wifi, air conditioned bedrooms, beautiful large bathroom and full kitchen with local water you could drink from the tap. Steady breeze off the ocean kept home cool, covered patio with hammock, outdoor eating area and steps from the ocean made this a perfect vacation spot. Great for romantic get away or family stay. Rita and Steve were great to work with, accessible and very helpful. Highly recommend. Mature couple | Shallow Waters Ground Level Oceanfront Villa | stayed in 5/2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Shallow Bay House is a wonderful place to stay. The property manager, Janette, was very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it here. We are considering buying property now in the area.

Hopkins is beautiful and after staying at Shallow Bay, we too would like to own a little piece of paradise. The house is as advertised. The owners are very nice and helpful. The location is awesome. Lots of animals as well. We enjoyed watching them. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and hope to stay in touch with the owners if we do end up purchasing nearby next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation house

The house is better than the pictures and the pictures are very good. This place is beautiful. Very well furnished and they remembered the little things. The neighborhood was very quiet and while out enjoying the dock and water we never saw another person. Having the W/D was also a big plus. We highly recommend this house and will be back in two years and plan on renting it again. We've now found the perfect place to stay when we come to our favorite place in Belize. Thank you for letting us use your house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely area and home

lovely area. lovely town and culture. house was comfortable and had what you needed. water was great except for the seaweed -not owners fault. just from the shape of the bay. will come back and hopefully the sargassum will not be there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyoka J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation EVER !

Shallow Bay is the finest place I have ever stayed...and I have traveled alot in 63 years. Beautifull beach, beautifull house! Clean, private, peacefull! I am fixin' to make plans to stay at Shallow Bay on my next visit to Belize.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Della O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private paradise

We had an amazing time in this clean, well kept, and cutely decorated beach house. The property spoiled us with its filtered faucet water, gas stove/oven, cable TV (even though we didn't really use it- checked out the local news), AC, and private dock. The beds and pillows were also comfortable! Its a close bike or car ride to the village. Rita and Jannete were available to answer any questions we had about getting around and local happenings. Hopkins is one of our favorite vacations spots due to the chill and friendly people. This rental just made Belize that much more enjoyable with its ease of use the owners provided. I would definitely recommend renting from Shallow Bay Beach House since they are so great about communication and even provide a local guide for the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to explore South Belize

The house is really nice, good size rooms, wood finishings, nice garden and a great dock with covered area. There is no ‘beach’ as such. Swimming from the dock after a day of exploring is a massive asset. Jeanette made live very easy for us, organising tours. Diving at Glovers Reef with Belize Underwater was a great experience, as was the snorkelling off the first reef. Make sure you have a car to explore the region, it’s beautiful!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jina B.

Relaxing and Semi Private

We really enjoyed our vacation in your home. thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Better than the pics

Shallow Bay was better than the pics. The house was really clean with well maintained yard. It was very relaxing to have meals on the picnic bench. As the name implies, the bay is very shallow - you can walk out several hundred yards and be no more than waste deep which was great for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake E.

Great house with just a few minor issues.

We stayed here with our friends and had a very nice time. The house was VERY spacious, well appointed and well decorated. The caretaker, Janette, and her "crew" Alex, Gregorio and a few others were very attentive to our needs. When we arrived, the smell of the seaweed was a bit pungent and very strong. Not the owners fault but still tough to handle in the house. When on the deck, you couldn't smell is as the beautiful breeze coming off the ocean kept that smell at bay. The seaweed made it impossible to get into the water without walking on or through it and it got worse as the week went one. The groundskeepers did their absolute best to keep it off the beach, to no avail. Again, not the owners fault but still tough to handle at times. Also, there was a lot of garbage that washed up on shore, plastice cups, lightbulbs and all kinds of other trash. Not sure where that was coming from but even during a day trip to Placencia the trash in the beach was crazy! Again, our stay was very pleasurable overall. One issue we had inside the house was ants. At first there were just a few each day. Then they got a bit more numerous. Again, Janette sent someone out right away to spray outside the house and Alex then gave me a can of spray if I wanted to spray inside. I did spray and WOW the ants came marching out of their hiding places in force! We spent a solid 2 hours spraying and vacuuming up the ants that were crawling out underneath the kitchen cabinet. Once we did that we barely saw anymore the entire rest of our stay. Gregorio, a groundskeeper was amazing. He cust down a few coconuts that were ripe, we drank coconut water and then scooped out the meat of the coconut and ate it throughout the week. Everyone we came in contact with was so nice and helpful. Janette, recommended Luckie for a snorkeling trip and we were NOT disappointed. Just a short drive to Luckie's boat launch and we were on our way. Other things we loved... A/C units in bedrooms, hammock, deck, porch, firepit which we grilled on several times! Beautiful, clean, inviting landscaping. House was so comfortable to stay in. Again, I thought this house was very nice, and besides the issues addressed in this review (some which were NOT the owners fault) we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

william s.

Beautiful house, difficult hosts

Beautiful place, lovely beach and amenities and the owners negotiated on price. That said, the hosts were difficult. They said we left a stain on a beach towel that we did not use, and charged us $50 for that. Then they started cleaning the apartment half an hour before our agreed checkout time. We felt chased out when the host came in as we were getting out of the shower and were preparing to leave. After we disputed the charges for the towel she admitted that the stain was probably from a bug spray that she used on an ant infestation that we found when we arrived, but she still asked us to pay for half the towel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Excellent vacation home!

Shallow Bay Beach House is a beautiful, private, comfortable place for a relaxing vacation. Rita made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, beautiful view, relaxing hammock...Shallow Bay Beach House has everything! Make sure you bring some mineral oil to keep away sand flies so you can enjoy the beautiful deck on the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

deborah r.

Quiet and peaceful, spacious beach house.

We recommend this for a relaxing vacation when you want to spend time in a real home. I went with my grown daughters and we enjoyed the space and the freedom to hang out here. The house is well organized and we had everything we needed, including ceiling fans in every room. The home is beautiful and the view over the water is superb. We went to a farmer's market before arriving and this worked well to bring all the food we wanted at arrival. Rita, the owner, was extraordinarily helpful, giving us advice and driving us into town to rent a golf cart. You need transport to get around Hopkins. It is too hot for walking very far. The water is warm, shallow and wonderful for walking out into. We chose to scuba dive with Seemore Adventures while we were in Hopkins. There are also wonderful places to eat out in Hopkins especially Geckos Restaurant.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Parvati C.

Incredible stay at the Shallow Bay Beach House

We had a wonderful time at the Beach house. We stayed in the ground floor unit, falling asleep to the waves lapping on the carribean shore and awaking to the trade winds and sounds of birds. This house is a perfect distance between town and the marina on the Sitte river. It is peaceful and quiet and still close to all amenities. Rita and her husband Steve were kind and helpful. We would highly recommend their little slice of paradise.