Within a short walk of Macal River, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. The villa includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Green Iguana Conservation Project - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
San Ignacio Market - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
Belize Botanical Gardens - 15 min drive - 5.5 miles
Getting around
San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 4 min drive
The Cozy Restaurant and Bar - 6 min drive
The Guava Limb Café - 4 min drive
Tolacca Smokehouse - 2 min drive
Hode's - 4 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.
Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.
Villa CAYO is to the jungle what Condos are to the beach. These air-conditioned, fully equipped, luxury boutique villas provide comfortable, affordable accommodations on a private 12 acre estate focused on ecotourism. Located just 1 ½ mile from the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena with auto rentals, taxis and bus service easily available making this a perfect vacation destination.
The villas are nestled on a terrace overlooking the Village of Cristo Rey Village and the Maya mountains. From the observation deck of the main villa you can see Spanish Lookout and the surrounding countryside. While on the roof veranda you could also be greeted by some of the 225 birds known to occupy the jungle canopy in the Cayo district. Particularly friendly you could be greeted by the Aricaris checking to see if you might have a papaya to share with them. At night the local kinkajou or coatamundi could be in the trees eating the seeds and nuts.
Waking up to the jungle mist and the sounds of the chacalaca and parrots can be one of the greatest jungle experiences.
The BBQ area is located on a hillside terrace under tall Salam trees that offer food to many of the birds and wildlife of our area. There is a conversation and observation deck available for all of our guests to use.
The villas kitchens are fully equipped to allow cooking for special diets or to avoid the high cost of resort dining or local restaurants. There are baking sheets for roasted vegetables, crock pots for slow cooking and a BBQ area for grilling.
This excellent location is close to most of the Maya sites, zip lines, caves and cave tubing. The friendly owners can help you arrange your adventure tours. They will strive to make your eco-adventures a safe and relaxed experience without any hidden charges.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a phone, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.
Property manager
Ken and Virginia Krohn
Languages
English
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Luxury, affordable close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.
Luxury, affordable close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 440 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
This property doesn't allow children
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this villa?
This villa is located in San Ignacio within a short 7-minute walk of Macal River. You'll also find San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and San Ignacio Market within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this villa?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa associated with a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.
Is Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic villa include a kitchen as well as a terrace and a video library.
Does Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Are there connecting rooms at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip), which is 7.9 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva), which is located 23.5 mi away (37-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area.?
Yes, every villa at Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Luxury, affordable, close to town and all of the attractions in the CAYO area. Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jose M.
Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you, Villa Cayo
Whew! we finally arrived back in the states and I am still crying for Jose and I having to leave your beautiful establishment and the rich culture of Belize. Jose and I wanted to thank you, Ken and Luis for making us feel SO welcomed; because of you and the amazing people of Belize we want our first time visit to turn into an annual occurrence. Thank you all again for your hospitality,Sincerely, Dawnn and Jose
Jose M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
racheal m.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Breath Taking
Beautiful view, check in was easy. Kenneth and Virginia were very helpful and accommodations were great! Very nice people. Everything you need and more. We stayed for two weeks, a home away from home.
racheal m.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
forney i.
Feb 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
excellent stay. superb host. highly recommend the property.
forney i.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
stephanie b.
Sep 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Communication was great from the moment we booked. When we arrived the location and villa itself exceeded our expectations. Virginia and Ken are wonderful and were always available for questions. They booked all of our tours and the company they use has the most phenomenal tour guides I’ve ever encountered. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future!
stephanie b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for the jungle experience!
If you want to experience the jungle on your trip to Belize, this is the perfect spot. You will enjoy the outstanding views and sounds of the jungle. This place is sparkling clean and so comfortable with everything you need right there. You are only a couple of miles to downtown with a quick taxi ride. Virginia and Ken make it so easy for you to do any tour or excursion you wish. We have never had such exceptional hosts! All of their recommendations were outstanding tour guides. We had the best experience! We will return for sure!
Melissa P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy C., Centenial
Mar 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat!
Ken and Virginia were the perfect hosts! Knowledgeable, friendly and around when you needed them! The Villa was exactly as described and we had everything we needed - plus daily housekeeping!! We found the quietness of night sky stargazing one of our favorite parts…. Although the tours, local market, restaurants and Ruins were everything we could have imagined! We will come again…. So much to see and do! San Ignacio is a great home base to explore inland Belize!!
Amy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cliff W., Clifton Park
Feb 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Superb hosts
Virginia and Ken were truly amazing and gracious hosts. We ended up having a breakthrough case of COVID and had to isolate at Villa Cayo for 12 Days. Virginia and Ken checked in on us daily and tended to our every need while following all safety protocols. They made us feel welcome and cared for in their lovely accommodation.
Cliff W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
David B.
Mar 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous amenities, location and fantastic hosts
Virginia was always extremely helpful and responsive to questions prior to trip, and during stay. Arranging guided trips or giving ideas for self guided adventures, foods, and shopping. The place is beautifully decorated, very clean, completely furnished, and cleaned daily with everything fresh upon your return of the days adventure. It is an excellent jumping off point for touring various Mayan ruins, caves and falls. We loved the local area, lodging and Ken and Virginia as well. You will not be disappointed if you stay with them in one of their cottages.
David B.
10/10 Excellent
Tassie H.
Apr 2, 2017
A place that we would visit again!
The view was magnificent, the place was close enough to town, yet felt like a true 'escape' in the jungle. I wished we had stayed longer. Virginia and Ken were so helpful: taking us in town the first day we arrived to get groceries, showing us around the town, and helping us organize a tour to the ATM caves. We felt completely at ease at their place. They left us contact information for taxis and other important numbers. All details were considered, from the cookware, comfortable bed, blackout blinds, to the overall appearance of the place. There was a lot of care put into this place and it was greatly appreciated. A wonderful place to stay... definitely our favorite during our travels through Belize.
Tassie H.
10/10 Excellent
Nicole A., Denver, Colorado
Feb 24, 2017
Beautiful accommodations and setting, wonderful hosts
Ken and Virginia were super helpful. They assisted us with setting up tours, providing directions to places and gave us advice on car rentals and dinner spots. The cottages were nicely decorated and had quality construction, which is often rare for central America. And the setting was amazing!
Nicole A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
10/10 Excellent
Justin K., Ottawa
Feb 10, 2017
Outstanding Accommodations with Gorgeous Views!
My girlfriend and I stayed here from Jan 24-27, 2017. We actually planned the start of our trip around a 3 night opening we found in their schedule. Delaying the anticipated start date of our trip to Belize proved to be a great decision once we arrived at Villa Cayo. The accommodations were phenomenal and definitely lived up to our expectations and more. The villa was very clean and comfortable and had a gorgeous bathroom/shower with good water pressure. Although we were busy during our time in San Ignacio, we made every effort possible to simply unwind and spend time at our villa. We bought groceries at Chen's supermarket (recommended by Ken and Virginia) to make breakfast before our ATM cave adventure and our last morning before checkout. We had everything we needed to make a great meal and it was so relaxing to enjoy a meal outside with such spectacular views. We took some of the best sunset pictures with the landscape/mountains in the background!
Ken and Virginia were the best hosts we could've asked for. We arrived late after a long day of travel and they greeted us to help with luggage and made sure we were comfortable. They provided recommendations on anything we needed including restaurants, taxis, planning day trips, etc. and even gave us a ride into town our first morning there with a personalized tour of town. They were always available to help and made a great effort to ensure we had a worry free and memorable stay :) Ken and Virginia connected us with a taxi driver named Jose who we ended up arranging a shuttle with after checking out our last morning and beginning our Journey to San Pedro. Jose was super friendly with a great personality; highly recommend him even just for local rides to and from town.
Do your self a favor and stay here!! 3 nights is not enough. Before we even left, we were already contemplating our next trip back to stay at Villa Cayo to potentially do a day trip to the Tikal Ruins in Guatemala!
Thanks Ken and Virginia!!!
Justin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
10/10 Excellent
Scott & Deanna T., Ft. Collins, Colorado - summer in Rand ,CO.
Jan 31, 2017
Fantastic Place, Views and Hosts!
Our stay at Villa Cayo was a fabulous experience. The unit is the best equipped place we've stayed in the 15 years plus we've used VRBO. The kitchen had everything you could want for your stay. All appliances were first rate. The shower, bathroom and hot water system are well designed. The best thing was the king size bed was very comfortable, which is a big deal for us. Ken and Virginia could not have been more welcoming, friendly or helpful. The Crave restaurant which was their number one recommendation for dinner was a great dinning experience. The fact that it is a studio Villa does not do the place justice, it's more Villa than studio. Overall this was a great stay and experience, I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed Villa Cayo. We will return.
Scott & Deanna T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2017
10/10 Excellent
Ronna W.
Jan 30, 2017
Breathtaking! A must stay in the Cayo District!
Wow, wow, wow! Villa Cayo is an awesome place to stay! I enjoyed myself, felt safe, and felt comfortable staying there. First, the panoramic view and sounds of nature is breathtaking. Next, the modern conveniences available made my stay very comfortable. Finally, Ken and Virginia were so gracious and welcoming. They made me feel like family. Upon my arrival, Virginia took me to San Ignacio, gave me a tour of town, took me to the market, and made sure I was good to go. She also assisted me in the coordinating of transportation and tours for my adventures in Cayo. I had nice conversations with Ken and got to meet their dogs too. It's good to stay in a place where you feel treated very well. I would highly recommend staying at Villa Cayo. Thank you Virginia and Ken!
Ronna W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2017
10/10 Excellent
Tracey G.
Jan 8, 2017
A lovely place and great hosts!
My partner John and I had a wonderful time in San Ignacio! Ken and Virginia are delightful, they pre-booked us with a local guide, David, who took us on a tour of Barton Creek Cave and to Big Rock Falls. David, a local of Mayan and Jamaican decent, is extremely knowledgable of the area, plants, history etc. Ken and Virginia provided us with additional information of where to go in the area, ruins, good super markets, etc.
Great people, we would definitely stay there again! A beautiful view from the sitting area and our villa, hummingbirds at our window, many birds including parrots flying by, and great sunsets! Very peaceful, we loved it.
Tracey G.
10/10 Excellent
Abbey P.
Jan 5, 2017
Better than we could have imagined!!
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by Virginia we knew we were in good hands! We couldn't wait to return to our place every night and watch the sunset, the views are amazing! Virginia even recommended places to eat, taxi drivers and tour companies so that was super helpful! We used Mr. Biaz for our taxi driver and he was amazing! We cannot wait to go back!!
Abbey P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
10/10 Excellent
Frances E.
Dec 10, 2016
Remarkable view, wonderful hosts
We were met at the property by Virginia and Ken. After dumping our bags, Virginia took us to town for a tour, grocery shopping and bank ATM.
The view from the villa is stunning and we could see Guatemala.
The villa was cleaned daily, and hibiscus flowers were left on the bed.
The kitchen is totally equipped and my husband cooked all our meals. The BBQ works well too. Everything in the villa is top notch from the design to the furnishings. Air conditioning was welcome in the heat and humidity.
Both Virginia and Ken were a wealth of information about the area.
It is a convenient 10 minute bus ride from San Ignacio.
Frances E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
8/10 Good
cara e.
Oct 23, 2016
Well appointed. Beautiful views
Virginia and Ken went out of their way to acclimate us to the area...going so far as to drive us thru town while pointing out points of interest, good eats etc. They went beyond to even assist in scheduling tours, transportation and offering great insight to options to spend our time effectively to see and do as much as possible in the time we had. Very much enjoyed our stay!
cara e.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
10/10 Excellent
Eric G.
Oct 16, 2016
Ken and Virginia are the nicest and most welcoming people you will ever meet. The property was 5 sta
San Ignacio is a wonderful small town. There were many activities to do and a variety of places to dine. The villas are 5 star. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. Even though there were plenty of places to choose from to dine, we ate breakfast in the villa just about every morning. It is quite pleasant to watch the sun come up while viewing the jungle and valley just steps from our front door. The villa and property are very clean and maintained well. During the day while we were out, the villa was cleaned thoroughly allowing us to return from a long day to watch the most beautiful Belizean jungle sunsets. Belize is a beautiful country with very nice and welcoming people. We look forward to returning to Belize and Villa Cayo.
Eric G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M., ROCKPORT, TX
Sep 23, 2016
Amazing view and peaceful!
We have been coming to Belize for 5 yes. This by far has been our best accommodations. So convenient and close to town, yet so quiet and peaceful without having to take a long trip into the jungle. Virginia has built beautiful cabins and placed them perfectly on the mountain to provide you amazing views to wake up to. She is also so willing to share her years of advice from living here. Trust me you will not be disappointed when you stay here, I know we will be back.
Sharon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
10/10 Excellent
Norma S.
Aug 3, 2016
Excellent!
We stayed here for 4 nights in July , We would highly recommend this property ! The owners, Virginia and Kenneth were so helpful , they even helped us book a trip to Tikal in advance of our arrival. Not to mention the tour of the town and restaurant / activity recommendations. The villa was incredible, very comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and stunning views. We would return to this property anytime!
Norma S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
Joseph R.
Jul 20, 2016
Wonderful
I can not say enough nice things about Cayo Villa. The actual villas are so nice. The view is amazing. The bed is comfortable and nice sized. The shower is great. Virginia has stocked the kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, blender, and coffee maker. She has thought of absolutely everything you can need. Daily maid service is also a huge bonus. We will be back!
Joseph R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
Delores O.
Mar 31, 2016
Perfect!
Perfect stay at Villa Cayo. Villa is stocked with everything you need. Very comfortable. View is amazing. Owners very nice people, helped with anything needed at the villa as well as tips for the surrounding area. TV and internet best ever (7 previous stays in Belize) Good location for many things to do. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.