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Perched overlooking Macal lake, this 2-bedroom home offers a tranquil retreat amidst tropical wildlife and nature. Enjoy traditional Belizean meals and drinks on the spacious porch while learning about the culture from friendly staff. With a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, hiking trails to explore, and horseback riding or pontoon boat tours nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins

  • Discover your ultimate jungle retreat at this breathtaking estate overlooking the pristine Vacca Lake Reserve. Wake up to mesmerizing sunrises from the expansive deck, where the lush jungle stretches as far as the eye can see. Designed for gatherings, the home features a chef-style kitchen, perfect for crafting memorable meals, and a spacious dining area for sharing stories and laughter.
    Venture beyond the property for unforgettable adventures—swim in hidden waterfalls, glide through the jungle on a thrilling boat tour, or explore the untamed beauty of the landscape on horseback. For a more tranquil experience, simply relax and let the soothing sounds of nature envelop you. Whether you’re seeking excitement or serenity, this tropical haven promises an unparalleled escape. Your adventure awaits—book now!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Farming classes
  • Kayak

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

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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
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

About the area

Benque Viejo Del Carmen is home to this holiday home. Bol's Cave Museum and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Benque Viejo House of Culture and García Sisters' Place. Belize Botanic Gardens and Upe Nai - Living Maya Immersion are also worth visiting. Visit our Benque Viejo Del Carmen travel guide
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Map
Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo, Cayo District

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Five Sisters Restaurant
    99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins located?

Situated in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, this holiday home is steps away from Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and Macal River. Che Chem Ha and Benque Viejo House of Culture are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

B. J. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing stay... great adventure for the kids. host was extremely helpful and hospitable... will be returning for another start
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a trek- in the best way. The scenery is idyllic and so peaceful. The home is gorgeous and everything we hoped for. Lucy’s cooking was a huge bonus!! Go for her belezian breakfast AND the monkeys you can see from the balcony… we did a jungle river tour and horseback ride that basically left from the property and were life changing. I could not recommend a place more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Belize jungle eco property is truly extraordinary. Surrounded by lush, vibrant rainforest, it offered the perfect balance of comfort, sustainability, and adventure. The howler monkeys sounded just like Jurassic Park. For sure take the pontoon boat ride!!! Walter, the host, was exceptional—attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect and made us feel genuinely cared for when we had some car trouble. This was truly an experience we’ll never forget. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walter was great to work with and helped us connect with the pontoon boat and horse back excursion owner, Robert. Our family of five loved being off the grid in the jungle! Monkeys every morning and night! Views of the river in the valley below. The property was very clean and comfortable. Be ready for the adventure staying at this location and a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. Solar power was a little issue with the rain storms but nothing that Walter couldn't overcome with his backup generator! Would love to stay here again some day and continue our jungle adventures!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walter and Lucy House has stunning views and was her
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Earline

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This location is absolutely not suited for anyone wanting to do excursions, meet the locals etc. The community photo was AI generated. Traveling 1-1/2 hour on a rocky, washed out, rutted dirt road in a rental vehicle was not acceptable, and at one point we received notification from our phone carrier “welcome to Guatemala, therefore we turned around and cancelled the booking. I believe the owners pictures and explanations of the property are exaggerated, also three tour guides confirmed this. Would not recommend to anyone wanting to spend time in San Ignacio, and do excursions. ATM tour alone would be 3+hours drive one way, cave tubing another 3+hr drive one way.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irfan B.

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

Eco-Friendly Jungle Retreat

This property was peaceful and serene in the jungle of Belize. The views from each room were picturesque and simply amazing. The home is remote from town and roads are not the best but still a wonderful place to stay. The host Walter is very knowledgeable and helpful and accommodating. With his guidance, we were able to see all of the local sites including the ruins, waterfalls, cave etc. The location of the house is perfect, and we were able to see the spider monkeys, enjoy the pontoon boat trip, and can hear the howler monkeys throughout the day. We requested a chef for our meals, and they are reasonably priced and each day we had a delicious breakfast and dinner prepared fresh for us. A very enjoyable and peaceful retreat to disconnect from the electronics.
entry way to the caves which are explored via the canoes.
cave entrance and the water is crystal clear.
the caves at barton creek. amazing excursion and a must-see place in belize.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

claude k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house has huge potential. It is privately located and has a beautiful patio, view and comfortable beds. The "gourmet" kitchen falls far short of this description, having old and scratched pans, dull knives and minimal baking dishes. The stove could be nice if it worked properly. We did not like having to start a loud and smelly generator every morning to charge the battery bank. The hot water only worked for a very short period and we had only cold showers during our 4 night stay. We were also surprised that the laundry was occasionally used by the cleaners and that the owner would just enter. We did the meal service for 1 dinner, and although it was good, it was severely overpriced. We had to same US 30 PP dinner at the local market for US 6.50. Additionally, AWD or 4WD is required for the roads if there is any rain. The use of the canoe was a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025