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Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise

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Property grounds
TV
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise

White orchid villa is a one of a kind property sitting on the bank of the Sittee River minutes from Hopkins just up River from the marina. The villa is located on two acres off beautiful rain forest and has many large majestic trees including cedars, mahoganies, mangos,mayflowers, breadfruit and many species of palms. The property also contains a wide variety of botanical plants and fruiting bushes and trees which attract all kinds of birds and other wildlife.

The air conditioned villa is designed to allow ultimate viewing off the natural beauty of the surroundings. The vaulted living and dining rooms have large windows facing one of the greatest river views in belize. The modern kitchen has a 10 foot panorama window which over looks a very large mahogany tree and several fruit bering trees which attract hundreds of birds to them daily. In front off the house there is a large tiled patio and a second, screened and covered, one to the side of the living room. There are two large vaulted bedrooms with king and queen beds and two washrooms complete with oversized showers.

There is a dock on the river that is great for fishing off and a great spot to watch the sun set. In the winter months the river can be so smooth you can hardly tell where the River ends and the sky begins. There is a fishing rod for your use in the villa. You can buy shrimp at the grocery store for bait. We also have a canoe for our guest to use. You will be able to step out of your house into a canoe for an amazing ride at your leisure.

The villa is suitable for a great family get away or a quite couples retreat close to all the amenities that the area has to offer. If your a bird watcher this is the spot for you. We have a wide variety of birds visiting the property all the time. The local River guides sometimes use our lot to point out various trees and wildlife. If your a fisherman there is no better place to stay you can fish off the dock or take a canoe and fish any where on the river or in Anderson lagoon farther down River. We also have two bikes for your use.

We can have our property manager assist you making reservations for any excursion you want in Belize.

Come stay with us for an on forgettable vacation.

Property manager

Rupa Gibbons

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-out

Contactless check-out 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

New... Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise Hopkins
Your Private ctuary Nature' s
New... Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise
New... Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise Villa
New... Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise Hopkins

About the neighborhood

Map
Hopkins, Stann Creek

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hopkins Pier - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Anderson Lagoon - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sittee Point - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 31 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Big Dock Ceviche Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪the paddlehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hopkins Village Beach, Anderson Lagoon, and Hopkins Pier. Sittee Point and Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Your Private Sanctuary ... Nature' s Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and close to town
Great stay. Our hosts were helpful and the caretakers were there as well to ensure things went well. We were able to cook easily and enjoyed evenings relaxing with a view of the river. Birds were amazing. Will come again
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing!
The white orchid villa was an amazing place to spend our 10 days in Belize. The location is quiet and calm, letting you enjoy nature to the fullest! We saw and heard many many birds. The screen porch lets you enjoy being outside, while keeping the bugs away! The house was very clean, very well equipped for cooking, and the beds comfortable. Groundskeeper was friendly and helpful, property manager was great also. Tours are easily coordinated from Hopkins, and they will pick you up at the property even. Definitely recommend this property for a peaceful, calm, relaxing get away! Thank you Rupa for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property
We had a perfect stay at White Orchid! The Sittee River is stunningly beautiful and Hopkins is a friendly town with everything we could have needed and more. Can’t wait to return! Hopefully, we can stay at this villa again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded jungle compound
We had a great stay at Rupa’s Jungle Compound on the Sittee River over Christmas. Rupa even arranged to have a Christmas tree set up for our two year old daughter. The property is as advertised right on the river. We were hoping to swim in the river, but there are crocodiles. It’s pretty murky, so you can’t really tell what lurks beneath the surface. Enrique and his wife, the Mayan caretakers, are very amicable. Enrique took me fishing on the canoe. Many fish were caught. His wife made a traditional Mayan fish soup for us on Christmas Eve. The property is a ways out of town on really bumpy roads. A vehicle with high clearance is recommended. We had a Hyundai sedan and it was painful to drive. No internet, but we knew that going in. If you have T Mobile you’ll get 256k speeds for data and texting, which worked fine. The dogs barked every night. It didn’t wake our daughter, so it was a non issue for us. Mosquitos were pretty bad, but we were prepared for them. Overall we had a great time at the compound.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

Liked: Cleanliness
So excellent
Very responsive and respectful owner, beautiful property and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jodi C., Mandan, North Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature's Paradise
The property was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. Fished right off the dock. 24 year old daughter was not crazy about the fact there was no WIFI. I found it a plus. Unplug and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Karen V.

Horrendous roads
Cockroaches
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded get-away
We LOVED our stay in Hopkins, and this property was fantastic. Hopkins is what you imagine a Belize village to be - multicultural, beautiful, tropical. It is NOT developed and touristy like Placencia - here, you can eat at a touristy location or a local restaurant - you can enjoy the local outdoor market on the weekend - and you can also access tour operators. This house was a very short drive from Hopkins, and perfectly situated on the Sittee River. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, the property was safe, and the house was a lovely airy, bright home. You ARE in a relatively remote, tropical setting, and if you have the right expectations going in, you'll have a great time. There ARE bugs, there is no wifi, cell reception is spotty at best. There are plenty of family games, a well stocked kitchen, a friendly caretaker, and the beauty of birds, iguanas and the jungle right outside your door. This is the perfect base-camp for self-catered day trips. Don't miss the hike up Antelope Falls (in Bocawina Mayflower Park - 15 minute drive) - the view and pool you can jump in at the top are spectacular. Also don't miss a leisurely canoe trip up or down the Sittee River, which is right outside your door! The caretaker was friendly and accommodating, communication with the host was prompt and thorough. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property
This house was perfect. We loved that we were a little out from Hopkins (about 10 min.) and on the river. The house was a great size for 5 adults. The owners, property managers and care taker on site were all very kind and helpful. We mostly interacted with Domingo and Dana. Dana offers a cooking service and we hired her for a couple meals. It was the best decision we made, it was delicious! We loved canoeing in the river and enjoying the beautiful views around the property .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Awesome
me and my family had a wonderful time the house is very cofortable the river was great we seen manatees fishing was good beautiful place thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, spacious home with a gorgeous setting!
We were absolutely thrilled with White Orchid Villa! The setting is absolutely beautiful, and the home is so spacious.There was nothing lacking - we had what we needed to cook, there was plenty of comfortable seating, beds were great, a/c worked very well, and having a washer and dryer was a big plus. We appreciated having a kind caretaker on site, as well as friendly, but watchful dogs on the grounds - I never felt unsafe, and I was a little nervous when we booked about that since it's remote. Even though the property is remote, it really wasn't that long of a drive to get to the village. We went to Mayflower/Bocawina and hiked to Antelope Falls one day, then took the Sittee River Tour that evening up the river, and then into Anderson's lagoon to swim in the bioluminescent water - so cool! We took a trip to Plancencia Village and hung out at the Cozy Corner on the beach - great food and beach chairs. Stopped at the Lucky Lobster on our return for wings and the lobster flatbread - yum! Had a meal at Chef Rob's for New Year's Eve - wonderful food and ambiance. Spent our last day hanging out at the house, reading in the hammocks and canoeing, and eating coconuts from the property. I was a little bit concerned about not having WiFi while we stayed there, but it ended up being a great thing! Be sure to read the guestbook - there are some fun tips in there that we didn't see until our last day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Private and Comfortable
Everything we needed for cleanup (laundry facilities) and cooking. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with view of river. We rented kayaks and enjoyed the river right out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Great stay!
We stayed for a week in March, 2017. Everything was perfect! The caretakers are very friendly and helped us with any questions we had. This is a beautiful house with an amazing view of the river. I would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a little paradise in Belize.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

A great find!
The property was beautiful. We enjoyed the screened in porch for hours listening to the symphony of birds and rain on the roof. The caretakers and property manager were very helpful and we highly recommend this villa. Be prepared for difficult road conditions.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

A wonderful retreat.
This is a beautiful home with a gorgeous view. Very well stocked with excellent ammenities within. The care taker and his family are very sweet. We felt safe here and enjoyed watching the birds amd iguanas while have morning coffee. Make sure you have a vehicle for the drive in as it is a bit rough -- no golfcarts or cars.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Perfect home away from home.
It was a real treat staying at this home. I have been to Belize a few times before this trip (Dec. 2016) and have found that most accomodations are lacking, but this was not the case here. The home was modern, clean, and well stocked. There were plenty of cups, glasses, plates, bottle openers, silverware, pens, and even coffee. The view of the river from the porch is stunning. The home is located away from the village so there is no noise from traffic or other activity. The air conditioners worked very well. This home is a hidden gem and I am very glad I found it. My wife and I stayed here with another couple and when the nightly cost of the home is split in half, the cost of our stay was less than most hotel rooms with a fraction of the space and convienences.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Beautiful house and surroundings, Sittee River is just a few steps out the back door.
House was very comfortable and clean. Linens were clean and bathrooms were very tidy and well supplied with towels. Lovely deck and riverfront view.!! I would say the description of the house was quite accurate. We utilized the kitchen (which was well equipped) for several big dinners with our fresh fish and local veggies and fruit. Everything was working very well, no problems with the AC or ceiling fans, plenty of hot water. Washer and dryer worked perfect. Groundskeeper lived on the property and was very friendly and helpful. Property manager was available to give us numerous names and suggestions for diving operators and fishing guides. Towards the end of our stay a minor hurricane made landfall very close to the house. We felt very safe. The owner had contacted us as well as the property manager. The owner was concerned about our safety and stayed in contact with us. The storm passed overnight and there was no damage (concrete walls) to this very well built house. The village of Hopkins is just a couple of miles down the road and the marina is not more than a mile away. We explored the river with the canoe that was provided with the house. Great place to get away from it all. Very friendly folks in Hopkins and some really good local food if you take the time to check it out. Huge variety of activities to do in this area ranging from flyfishing, diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, hikes in nature preserves, cave trips, waterfalls, trips to ruins, etc. We always rent a car at the main airport and really enjoy the beautiful scenery that Belize has to offer. If you are not comfortable renting a car I am sure that you could arrange day trips with locals for a reasonable fee. Without a doubt would stay here again and recommend to others. Kelly Keith, Austin, Texas
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

chantal m.

Fabuleux !
Maison magnifique, havre de paix au bord de la rivière, avec une vue magnifique. Des gardiens discrets mais disponibles. Maison très propre, spacieuse avec tout le confort après une journée à la plage ou dans la jungle. Bref, location à recommander, sans hésitation !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017