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Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

Guesthouse in San Ignacio

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Elena, Cayo District
  • Place, San Ignacio Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Iguana Conservation Project
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

San Ignacio

This guesthouse places you next to Macal River and within a 10-minute walk of San Ignacio Market. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Macal River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Ignacio Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hive - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ko-Ox Han-Nah - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Guava Limb Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hode's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Restauraunt - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana

Private, Secure, Macal River guest Cabana with kitchette. Fenced property with automatic gate opener and off street parking. WiFi, Cable TV, A/C, Hot and cold water. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the large market in San Igancio.

Our place is close to the city center, great views, restaurants and dining, art and culture, and parks. You’ll love our place because of the views, the location, and privacy. As well as our Personal Hospitality. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers.

Close to everything. Easy access to taxis and buses. Walking distance to downtown and the market (10 minutes).

Beautiful views of downtown San Ignacio and the rain forest. Property sits high above the river. There is a covered picnic table area with plug in and light, and laundry facilities as well as filtered water onsite. No need to buy water!!

Owners live on this private property and we are not a public resort or hotel.

Check in time is anywhere between 12-6 pm. Just give us a smaller window of arrival so we can be here to welcome you. And checkout is 11 am, but we are very flexible. If you need special arrangements we will do everything possible to accommodate you.

Easy access to tours, transportation, restaurants, banks, churches, stores. We will book any tours you want with our trusted local tour company. So many options and so many things to do. So many great restaurants/bars. Ask us and we can recommend some of our favorites.

Off street parking is included. Public transportation and taxis are plentiful. We are two blocks off the George Price Highway in Santa Elena. Most tour companies will pick you up at our gate.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Kitchens, washing machines, and refrigerators are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse Santa Elena
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Wish Willy Getaway Cabana San Ignacio
Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Guesthouse San Ignacio

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this guesthouse?

This guesthouse in San Ignacio is within a 10-minute walk of San Ignacio Market and Macal River. You'll also find San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse next to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Wish Willy Getaway Cabana a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this riverfront guesthouse will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Wish Willy Getaway Cabana have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does this guesthouse offer breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip), which is 6.5 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva), which is located 22.1 mi away (40-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana ?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Wish Willy Getaway Cabana .

Wish Willy Getaway Cabana Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coco P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Julie is a Wonderful Host

I got a little turned around, and called Julie. She talked me through getting to her place. She even scheduled your for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like family

Julie & Gary made me feel like a member of the family; Ready to aid if/when I needed. Had suggestions for a variety of activities or restaurants. (For me) walking distance to downtown and neighboring San Ignacio (15-20 min walk)Plus benefit to taste some of Julie’s Zucchini’s salsa!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Ignacio Visit

Our stay was wonderful at Wish Willy! Julie and Gary are excellent hosts taking care of any needs! The location is fabulous with a quick walk to town where there are lots of food options. We had pickups directly from Wish Willy for tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Hosts!

Julie and Gary were absolutely fabulous! Their communication in the weeks leading up to arrival was phenomenal. They greeted me with a warm welcome and were extremely helpful in area familiarization. Their cabanas are beautiful and clean and provide the best view in the city. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Really great place. Awesome views of the river and surrounding nature (birds, iguanas, etc). Walking distance to both towns. Don't forget to get some salsa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alida M., Kingman, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Super sweet

Great location and sweet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an awesome stay with Julie and Gary. Terrific hosts, and a terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great owners and location

Julie and Gary are fantastic hosts. They arranged tours for us in advance of our stay and recommended all the best restaurants and experiences. Location is a quick 10-15 minute walk to San Ignacio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!! Highly Recommend

Julie and Gary are amazing hosts. Their place is so wonderful, secluded and accommodating. We had a cute little efficiency with everything we needed. Probably the best part of staying here is the hosts Julie and Gary and their amazing deck high above the river. They were great about pointing out things they knew we were interested in such as birds and other wildlife. Julie gave us a tour of town and offered suggestions for restaurants and good attractions and activities. The places we ate at her suggestion were really good. We did the Raptor Center as well and thoroughly enjoyed that. The place is wonderful, the hosts are incredibly likable and helpful and the deck at their compound is amazing. Hated to leave. Would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Convenient and comfortable

Gary and Julie are wonderful hosts and even set up a dinner at a nearby restaurant for all the guests (nine of us) who were staying at Wish Willy (which, by the way, is a kind of lizard). The view of the river and the jungle around it may be misleading--it's an easy walk into San Ignacio (across the bridge) to restaurants, the market, and the bus station. We recommend room number one--very spacious with its own deck. Other rooms are pretty small for two people but would work great for one. Julie will set up tours and trips and bus transport is easy to access. The whole place is clean in very informal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019