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Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hopkins Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Anderson Lagoon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the area

Hopkins

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Hopkins Village Beach and Hopkins Pier. Anderson Lagoon and Sittee Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hopkins Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anderson Lagoon - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sittee Point - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 25 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪the paddlehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Geckos Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize

Our sea front home is located in the south part of the very quaint, friendly and safe Garifuna fishing village of Hopkins. It has excellent views of the sea, sunrises and the Cayes from the 300 sq ft balcony.

During the week, the village tends to be fairly quiet ( except for the occasional rooster!) while on weekends the the area comes alive with music and activity.

The house has an open design, with vaulted, cathedral, tropical hardwood ceilings and large windows to maximize the Caribbean Sea breeze. Both bedrooms have split air conditioner units. With one queen bed, two twin beds ( which can be converted to a king bed) and a full futon in the living room, Casita Del Mar will comfortably sleep five-six people. Ceiling fans in each bedroom and two in the main living space give you alternatives for air flow.

A multi-filter system provides drinking water to both kitchen and bathroom allowing our guests easy access to unlimited fresh water.

There is a safe in the house where you can keep small valuables and documents so that you can relax worry-free on the beach.

Our one neighbour is away working in the States most of the time while the other is a friendly, elder woman of the village who keeps to herself but always has a moment to wave or say hello.

A short walk will get you to local grocery stores and a variety of restaurants. The beach is sandy, the water is 83 F and the Cayes, for snorkeling or diving, are only 5 miles out. Tired after swimming all morning? Relax in a hammock in the shade on the deck. Or check out the many adventure tours offered in the village from zip lining to cave exploration. Something for everyone.

Laundry facilities are available minutes away on the main street. Internet services are also available.

Our Property Manager, Cheryl, co-owns a popular local tour company and is ready to meet any of your adventure needs during your stay.

We do offer discounts for weekly (7 nights or more) stays. When you enter your dates, the site will calculate the discount for you!

Casita del Mar is registered and licensed with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB).

For more pictures and information visit our web page which can be accessed through the link below.

Property manager

Cheryl Rowland-Nunez (Property Manager)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do not have high chair or crib/pack and play.

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize Hopkins

Beach Front Rental, Casita Del Mar, Hopkins, Belize Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jessie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Overall but You Cant Just Review The House
It isnt possible to rate this property without some background on Hopkins and the area around the property. The house and land is amazing, you have your own private beach and the home is equipped with everything you need and then some, like an awesome sea kayak. Inside the home there are plenty of dishes, utensils, and everything you need outside of a dishwasher and washer/dryer. I do think that is common in this area though and that has to be part of the overall review. Hopkins was a surprise to me. After a week there i can honestly say I loved my stay and we had an amazing time but i am not sure no matter how awesome this house and property may be or that it is a good choice for someone who is uniformed. Hopkins is a small, undeveloped, poor, and dirty town. Walking down the main road there are many unfinished dilapidated structures everywhere and to be honest a lot of trash and garbage. Hopkins is full of poverty and people live in conditions that some may refer to as abject poverty. This is no outside development here, no chain hotels or stores and you cant get a lot of things on a daily basis, such as avocados. There is though a charm to it and beautiful beaches, a reef and jungles all around. My wife loved our vacation but wont go back, my daughters and i are on the fence. What you see on line about Hopkins 100% does not inform you of the reality of Hopkins. A better option may be Samara, Costa Rica if you want a small, local type beach town.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hopkins Village Belize
The Casita was exactly as advertised, clean on the beach and beautiful property. Hopkins village was laid back and the restaurants were great. If you want a peaceful place with plenty of other activities to travel to then this is the place. The house and deck were just what we wanted.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, Relaxing Stay in Hopkins
We had a great stay in Hopkins. Casita del Mar was very comfortable. The view was incredible and the sun rises were amazing. We did a fair bit of work remotely during our two week stay and the wifi was very good. We had no problems with connectivity and did several virtual meetings. The kitchen was well-stocked with cups, glasses, pots, pans, cling wrap, and the like. We had plenty of towels, and the bedding was nice. The mattresses were good for me but a bit firm for my wife, but the property manager provided a couple of quilts that we put under the fitted sheet to make the bed a little softer. It's not noted in the descriptions nor in the pictures, but Casita del Mar is now a duplex--a second living area has been constructed under the original house (which is/was pictured on stilts). I don't believe this unit is for rent but rather for the personal use of the owners. They don't live there permanently but were around for part of our visit. They nice, friendly, and quiet, but you may not have the property entirely to yourself. Hopkins is a small village, and the location of Casita del Mar makes many things very walkable--several restaurants, grocery store, fruit stands, and laundry. To get a little farther afield, you might want to rent a car or a golf cart. We had very good food within walking distance and a couple of incredible meals down at the resorts south of the main village. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for…a real non-resort experience.
Very well-maintained and comfortable….close to Hopkins center and numerous restaurants and small Garifuna food stands. Beach area in front of the property extremely clean and well-groomed, unlike many of the properties nearby (trash, etc.). The kitchen was well-stocked if needed. The communal chickens were fun to watch….and even the neighborhood dogs on the beach were super chill! Villagers were perhaps the friendliest that we have ever interacted with anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic find!!
Stunning property right on the beach. Owners keep it immaculate and the house is up to date and super cute. I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in Hopkins
Great house just as advertised. Management crew is very responsive and really made us feel at home. Highly recommend by experienced travelers. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Honeymoon Getaway
The place was clean and well stocked. Had everything we needed. The view was amazing. Cheryl the property manager was definitely on the ball with anything that came up. Neighborhood was fairly quiet and the people were so friendly. Definitely recommend. Thanks for making our honeymoon memorable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Everything at Casita del Mar was perfect! Kitchen is well stocked with everything (other than food) you might need. Pots and pans, cups and glasses, oil, salt, microwave. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. A/C was cold at night. Bathroom was large and the shower was spacious. Plenty of bath, hand and beach towels; we brought our own, too. Living room is nice and cozy with a futon, 2 chairs and small coffee table. And the best part! The AMAZING porch that looks out onto the beach and you can hear the waves all day long! We hung up the 2 hammocks provided, and there are 2 lounge chairs available, too. There were many other amenities we didn't use; yoga mats, binoculars, cards, mats, etc. A very well organized beach home. Cherly is vert helpful and quick to answer any questions and to help with food, shuttle and whatever else we needed. We were late to check in because we took the long way from BZE and she even texted me to check on us. Definitely a place we would stay in again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2019 Stay at Casita Del Mar
Our overall stay a Casita Del Mar was very good. The house was very clean and just the right size for my family of 3. The property managers Cheryl and Luckie were very nice and easy to work with. The view from the deck was beautiful and very relaxing when you are in the hammock and you have a beer in your hand. There is generally a very nice breeze coming off the water. The beach itself was pretty nice. The water was a little “seaweedy” at the edge, but once you are out a few yards, the water was fine for swimming. Plastic and trash are an issue on the beach, but I think that is an issue most places in the world sadly. Restaurants and grocery stores were very walkable from Casita Del Mar. I think we liked Maxim’s the most for good food and easy walk from the house. We had some very nice side trips on our stay. Cheryl set us up with Charlton from Hopkins Kulcha Tour for our in-land. We spent the better part of 3 days with Charlton and the local guides he set us up with and had a wonderful time. Cheryl and her husband Luckie, run Happy Go Luckie Tours, they do boat tours. We had a wonderful day out on the water with Capt Luckie and Beans. Beans was a great guide on our snorkeling of the reef. Capt Luckie helped my wife and son catch fish for our supper and was nice enough to fillet fish for us. Overall, we had a very enjoyable trip to Hopkins and Casita Del Mar. We did have a couple of hiccups with the house itself. When we arrived the gas tank, used to heat the water and supply the stove, was empty and the air conditioner in one of the bedrooms was not working. The gas tank was taken care of quickly and the air conditioner was fixed after second day. The wi-fi also went out for a few days. The water pump also went out briefly (30 mins). Cheryl was very easy to work with and worked to get these issues resolved. As a result, the house has a new wi-fi router and was scheduled to get a new water pump.

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of heaven
Property is amazing. Snorkeling at the reef is a must. Visit the islands! People are friendly. Very slow paced and quiet. Exactly what I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Happy in belize
Wonderful time at a wonderful home rt on the beach. They had everything we needed and is close to everything. Had a couple mechanical hicups but they were addressed quickly and fixed, we were also compensated for any inconvience. With the warm weather the ac at night in the rooms was awesome. Definitely would come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

casita del mar
We had a wonderful stay at Casita Del Mar. The managers were responsive to any issues that came up. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Ocean front paradise
Beautiful property in a perfect location. Hopkins is just busy enough to provide shopping and restaurant options, but still a sleepy paradise. You can easily walk from the property anywhere in town, or watch the waves on the deck overlooking the private beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Clean updated home in the center of Hopkins
We had a wonderful stay in Hopkins and this home is in the middle of Hopkins with 2 great restaurants, a grocery store, auto rental and golf cart rental all within easy walking distance. A great place to stay if you want to immerse yourself in the Garifuna culture. Highly recommend Maxims to eat. Easy walk down the beach and it looks like a shack but the food is awesome and reasonably priced. We ate there many times. All is good but I had the lobster twice. Also ate twice there for breakfast and they have WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Warning: you’ll leave a little piece of your heart in Hopkins.
We fell in love with the community of Hopkins and Casita Del Mar is the perfect home from which to enjoy it and the surrounding area. Firstly, the photos do not do justice to the beautiful home. It is lovely, well appointed and in an ideal location in Hopkins. You should see the home flooded with warm sunlight first thing in the morning! Mirko is the perfect manager. He is available to attend to your every need so don’t be shy to ask. Every detail was arranged perfectly to our satisfaction. From Tropic Air reservations to transfers and tours, all our needs were ideally met. Thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Beautiful! Perfect property!
We had a wonderful time staying at Casita del Mar. The property is gorgeous, the house is lovely, comfortable and immaculate. Mirko was wonderful to deal with and answered all questions, gave great recommendations and was there to help whenever he was needed. We loved Hopkins! Every restaurant was delicious and we always felt safe. We loved visiting the Ixcacoa Plantation and would suggest it as a great tour! We would love to come back someday and bring our children to experience Belize!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fred A.

Poorly serviced and managed Too bad more space in comments is not provided as 7 more items remain.
1.I was treated discourteously when a week before our occupancy while staying at a nearby property i went to your property manager's residence to pay all of my outstanding owed balance for the rental. 2. It was difficult to ensure the property manager would be onsite to assist us in gaining access to the property on the date of our arrival due to a non reply to an e-mail message. i wrote an e-mail message and had to proceed without an acknowledgement. 3.On arrival it was immediately apparent that there was no hot water available. This condition persisted from Friday the 17th until the following Wednesday. Had an inspection been done by the property manager prior to our occupancy this should have been known and remedied (and/or alternative accommodation should have been made available).To have 4 people in accommodations that had NO hot water for the bulk of their stay should not have been required to endure. 4. During the night the refrigerator stopped working and remained so until the evening of that day. We only became aware that it was acknowledged (message sent to the property manager early in the morning) when a refrigeration repair person showed up about 7pm. That very much affected our movement desires for that day. In addition due to my prior involvement with a refrigeration issue at my home domicile i was able to converse with some knowledge with the repair individual. It was confirmed that due to the refrigerator and freezer setting being at absolute maximum there was clearly an outstanding problem with the fridge from a time prior to our occupancy. This was born out by the property manager's statement that the fridge was going to be replaced (but not while we were there). 5. There are two separate lights on the upper verandah. Only one worked. 6. The metal shower drain had a protruding piece of hard metal on it and was an opportunity to severally injure one's foot. 7. If the argument re items 5 and 6 is "well they would have been attended to if they had been made known". My argument would be that if proper and thorough inspections were being done on a routine basis these would have been known to the property manager. Especially as one of them was a safety hazard. 8. No instructions were given as to how to close and lock up on the morning of our departure i was obliged to send an e-mail indicating what i would do. This even though i attempted to communicate with the property manager the day before. 7 more space limitations do not allow
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017