Instead of the crowded Placencia peninsula, enjoy a private 77 acre solar-powered jungle estate just a few miles away. Springboard to explore the peninsula and its beaches, all of southern Belize. Ideal for large families/small groups. Spectacular flowers, pool and deck, night lighting! Explore our private 20 acre organic exotic fruit orchard (293 exotic fruit varieties) and 50 acre rainforest (great birding--250+ species!) Splash in our year-round creek, only 15 min walk from the house. The space Luxurious upstairs (king & two queen beds) with a downstairs unit (king bed). Private elevated pool and huge deck with cabana and spectacular night lighting! 3.5 bathrooms. The house was fully renovated in late 2023. All new furniture and appliances! Furniture is handmade from solid mahogany, rosewood or other Belizean hardwoods. The large upstairs living, dining and kitchen area has a magnificent cathedral ceiling. The fully equipped kitchen has an island with beautiful quartz counter tops. Ten person dining room table. Washer/drier room. A sliding door connects the living/dining area to a huge walk-out balcony with an 8 ft swinging sofa, pick-nick table and Adirondack chairs from where you have a marvelous view of a big garden, the fruit trees, the Mayan mountains, and fabulous sunsets. A short flight of stairs leads direct to the second deck, with pool and fountain, with lounge chairs and barbecue. Watch the parrots, toucans and other exotic birds direct from your deck! If you wake up early morning and just lie in bed, most days you will be treated to a beautiful avian concert! Amazing stargazing on a clear night! The entire house, including air conditioners, is powered by our very own solar energy system. The house is decorated with the best original Belizean art (Anton Leslie, Ernesto Gomez, Sami). Our farm manager and his wife, who live in a separate dwelling 4 minutes walk away, are close enough to be on standby to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, but far enough so that you will feel total privacy. One of the best birders in Belize is available to provide birding tours within our own private rainforest and one of the best masseuses in Belize will come to the house to pamper your. (Extra but reasonable charges apply). So far, every guest who has stayed with us agrees that the photo and description do not do justice to the property! This is something very unique, truly one of a kind! Guest access The entire main building with the exception of two small storage areas. Other things to note We are happy to provide you with a free tour of the all-organic fruit farm and/or the rainforest. Or soak in your private pool! We highly recommend that you rent a car (we can get you in touch with rental car companies). Note: there is no shopping within walking distance. Our location provides a fantastic base of operations from which to explore southern Belize. We are a 25 minutes’ drive to gorgeous beaches and less than one hour drive to the resort towns of Placencia and Hopkins. These are easy day trips or even half day trips! Within a one-hour drive you will also find * horseback riding * scuba diving * snorkeling * mini-golf * bowling * racket sports (tennis, pickleball) * dozens of fine restaurants! We have also arranged access for our guests to a seaside resort only 25-minute drive away, with an expansive sandy beach, with a bar, and beach chairs. Luxury Features • Basket of organic exotic fruit delivered to your door every morning, whatever in season, picked fresh from our farm. • All year-round lovely flowers and plants. Enjoy (heliconia, birds of paradise, hibiscus, bougainvillea etc.) • Air conditioners and fans in all indoor areas, fans on the balcony • We have dimmer switches everywhere to create the perfect mood to entertain or just kick back. • Security systems such as cameras, guard dog, and staff living nearby, (who will also be there to greet you on arrival, orientation and provide access). • Broadband WIFI, 55” HDTV in the living room and a smaller TV in the master bedroom. • Bathrooms each equipped with hair driers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel, etc. • Brand new dishwasher, washer and drier, ironing board and iro. • Bed linens of highest quality (Egyptian cotton, etc.), extra pillows and blankets. • Safe for valuables. • Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, flashlights and first aid kits. • Toaster, blender, Cuisinart pots and pans, coffee maker, wine glasses. • New mattresses, bedding and décor in “tropical” style. • We offer daily housekeeping service and a local chef as options (not included in our base price). Please indicate your need for these services at least a week before your arrival. * We offer Swedish massage to our guests, under the luxurious palapa by the pool (not included in our base price). A most excellent masseuse! Our solar farm provides the electricity for our farm, except for during long stretches of cloudy weather, the grid serving only as a back-up. This property has recently been approved by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB).