Melinda

Reviews

Superhost

151 total reviews

93% Excellent

151 reviews

4.90

2020–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 4.9

Location 4.8

Check-in 5.0

Value 4.9

151 reviews

2BR Cabin in San Pedro

Cassandra

Excellent, 3 months ago

Our stay was great! Easy check-in & out. Location was fantastic with our own cute little cafe right bellow. Melinda & husband were very kind and helpful answering any questions we had before & during our stay! Highly recommend! Thanks for having us :)

The home is in good condition. The bathroom is good. The AC works great. The home is conveniently located over a coffee shop. It is walking distance to most stores and restaurants in San Pedro. We really appreciated Melinda picking us up at the airport, giving restaurant recommendations, and getting us a taxi. San Pedro’s “golf cart” traffic can really take away from the peacefulness of the veranda of this property, especially on a party weekend - we were there over Easter. To sleep, I popped in some earplugs and was fine.

Melinda was awesome! She was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. She also offered to pick us up from the airport, gave us a quick tour of San Pedro and then drove us to the airport when we left. You can't beat the location - walkable to anywhere in town. Yes, there was some street noise but that is to be expected when staying in a city/town. I would highly recommend Melinda and her place to anyone visiting San Pedro!

This was my second time in San Pedro, Belize in a three month period. I enjoyed every bit of our stay there. It was closer in town than we were the last time close proximity to everything dinner restaurants breakfast spots excursions. But the one thing I do have to say is if you are not a morning person that gets up around five 6 o’clock there is a grocery store on the left and they must have dogs every morning at five in the morning three dog would bark nonstop until 8 o’clock. And at night time, the noise outside could be a bit much during busy season.

Melinda was the best host we’ve ever had. She was very friendly and responsive. She went above and beyond to ensure we had what we needed during our stay. Melinda is also local to the area and it was important for us to support locals while staying in Belize. The unit was spacious, clean, and recently updated. We felt right at home. It’s about a 5 minute walk from the beach and beachfront restaurants such as Sandbar and Palapa. I would recommend her place to anyone visiting San Pedro!

Having parking, WiFi, and a coffee shop downstairs were all pros. There is water, plenty of towels, and a 2 wash cloths. Advice: If you use them, bring them with you! The air was off upon arrival and it took a bit to cool the place down. A/C units are in the bedrooms so the rooms cool quickly. The only thing that annoyed me was how loud it was outside and I went during the off season! Dogs barking, people talking/yelling, golf carts, and motor bikes going all night. If you're used to sleeping through city noise then you'll be fine.

2BR Cabin in San Pedro

Adelaide

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

Always a pleasure!!

Melinda was the ideal host. Communicated great, but not excessive. Picked up and dropped us off at the airport. Even gave us a quick tour on the way and activity/restaurant recommendations. I accidentally locked myself out and Melinda was there to let me in within 5 minutes which was extremely appreciative. The place was just as described. 1 block from the beach. Very clean. Everything you need. Walked to get groceries and restaurants but still recommend renting a golf cart, especially for nights and rainy days. The family also owns a coffee shop downstairs, very convenient and made the experience felt like a true family B&B. Only downfall was the morning noise, lots of golf cart traffic and dogs barking (which is out of the host control). Other than that, I would highly recommend and would absolutely stay again.

Melinda's place felt like home! I would say it's in a more local part of town, but I loved eating at the local places, working out at a local gym, and enjoying the popular beach restaurants as well as the popular seafood restaurant in town - all within walking distance. I felt super safe at the apartment and walking or driving the golf cart in the area. The apartment itself was spotless! It was clean, had everything we needed and more (water, kitchen items), and the AC and fans kept the place cool. Melinda was the perfect host. She went above and beyond to meet us at the airport and get us to the apartment. She was also flexible and let us check in early. I 100% recommend this place!

My friend and I enjoyed our stay at Melinda’s apartment. It was clean and comfortable. The location was great because it was walking distance to all the restaurants and activities we had planned. As other guests mentioned, it was loud with the traffic but with the fan on and earplugs, it was definitely doable. Melinda was kind enough to pick us up and drop us off at the water taxi. She was friendly and responded quickly to any questions we had.

The airbnb was amazing. It is on a busy road but you can not hear anything in the bedrooms. We walked to many restaurants but did have a golf cart. The coffee shop below was amazing the best coffee we have ever had. Speaking with Melinda and hearing stores and her knowledge is amazing. The beds were so comfortable and the place was beautiful and we loved every minute. We loved it and will recommend to everyone. thank you so much

We loved our stay at Melinda's. She was always responsive with anything we needed. We loved sitting out on the balcony. Although it was very noisy with golf carts, as expected, it quieted down later at night and almost completely silent in the rooms (other than the dog barking next door right outside our window early in the morning). The bedrooms have great space with a clothes rack and lots of shelving. There was also beach towels, aloe and bug spray, which we appreciated (and needed all 3!). The kitchen has plenty of plastic cups, coffee maker, hot plates, everything you could need. The location is great because you can walk straight out to the beach and to all the over water bars/restaurants, or you can walk to town in about 5-10 min as well. If ever back in San Pedro, would not hesitate to stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay at Melinda’s. The apartment is in walking distance to just about anything. Upon leaving we even walked to the airport! We walked to restaurants such as Caramba, Estel’s, Sandy Toes, and D’Family. In the morning and evenings, we sat on the porch and people watched. Melinda was very helpful and friendly. Always a text a away. I suggest booking your golf cart before arriving because we didn’t and lost out. The apartment does have outside steps. I would stay again.

Overall we had a good experience. We had difficulty finding the place and even had a local there to help us. There is no way we would have found it on our own. Melinda did offer to meet us at the ferry but we decided to have the golf cart company help us there. We arrived at noon and our room wasn't ready but she let us drop our bags until the room was ready. This place is all about location. It is walkable to everything in downtown San Pedro. We rented a golf cart but it was only needed a few times during our stay. The room was modern and comfortable. The downside is that it is located on the main road through San Pedro so it was loud with golf cart traffic. I had a hard time sleeping because of several dogs barking outside at all hours of the night. I slept with the windows closed, with ear plugs, and a sound machine and I could still hear them. My friend seemed to sleep through it fine but I did not. If you are a light sleeper like me, this place may not be for you.

Melinda's mother manages the apartments in the house. She is a very nice quiet person. Noise pollution seems to be a subjective perception, as it is hardly reported in the other comments. Therefore, I will now describe the situation objectively without any personal attributes. The house is build less than 3 meters from Laguna Drive. This is the main road connecting the city center with the beaches and hotels to the north of Cayo Ambergris. It is used by carts and trucks. On the other side of the street there is a continuous 3m high wall that reflects the noise. The veranda, the apartment door and the living room window face to Laguna Drive, the windows of the two bedrooms are on the side of the house. I hope this description helps to measure the noise in the living room on the one hand and in the bedrooms on the other.

Host Response

Hello Ulchiri, thank you for your feedback. I am sorry of the noise, but it is out of our hands. The entire downtown of San Pedro is being affected. I will definitely look into strategies to alleviate it. Melinda is the mother who runs the Airbnb.

Melinda was amazing ! She made our vacation in Belize such an awesome experience. The Airbnb was clean, super cozy, and it is in the area of many bars/restaurants. We rented a cart but literally everything is in walking distance. Melinda communication/response was by far one of the best I’ve ever had while staying in airbnb. Book with Melinda.. you will not regret it ! I highly recommend booking her for your stay in San Pedro. I will definitely continue using her for all of my visits. Thank you again Melinda !

Melinda was a wonderful host - responsive, kind and considerate. She made sure we had plenty of towels and extra blankets. We loved staying here while in San Pedro and felt just at home. It was comfortable, clean and spacious. The location is perfect and allowed us easy access to the town, restaurants and beach. We even had to book this spot last minute and Melinda was super accommodating, responding to our reservation request and meeting us for check-in within the hour.

2BR Cabin in San Pedro

Kayla

Excellent, 2 years ago

Great place next to everything!

2BR Cabin in San Pedro

Adelaide

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

Great place great host!!! We have stayed here twice and will definitely consider future visits, definitely recommended!!

The location of Melinda's Airbnb was perfect, as it was conveniently situated near popular restaurants and several supermarkets. We were able to easily explore San Pedro and return to a comfortable space at the end of the day. What truly made this Airbnb experience exceptional was the host's hospitality. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about our comfort. They provided us with great recommendations for local restaurants and attractions, making our stay even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable stay. The host's attention to detail, cleanliness, and outstanding hospitality truly set this Airbnb apart. I would not hesitate to book with them again in the future.

Melinda's place is everything you see in the listing and more. I Have visited San Pedro many times before and stayed in everything from hostels to expensive hotels. I will look for this listing when I return. Response times were immediate and when I could not set up a fishing trip with my regular guide she found me a great replacement weeks before my trip. Clean, nice mattresses, pillows and sheets. Air conditioning works perfectly. Highly suggest.

Did a girls trip to Belize, Melinda’s place was central in San Pedro. Near coffee shops, grocery store, and golf rentals. Apartment was clean and just as pictures described. Melinda picked us up from the airport and dropped us off via golf cart which was very appreciated. Throughout our stay, Melinda was easy to get ahold of for any questions we had and she showed us a bunch of local eateries to try. Only con is the balcony is overlooking a Main Street and at night all the golf carts can be a little loud. We had no problem sleeping in our rooms/the noise was muffled but when in the livingroom, you can hear the hustle and bustle. Aside from that, great safe space and highly recommend!!

Host Response

Excellent guest,easy communication. Definitely will host Emily again.

Dealing with Melinda was great from the beginning. We arrived 2 hours earlier than we expected and told her we’d hang out,we’ll be fine. When we arrived, Melinda was there waiting. She drove us to her place and stored our bags until the unit was ready. Then she took us to a nice place to eat over the water. The unit itself was just as nice, spacious and clean. Good storage space and the beds were extremely comfortable. It’s on the main street so traffic is noisy and kinda nonstop. Regardless of the noise, I would definitely stay here again.

Melinda was an outstanding host! Very kind, responsive and informative. The location is great: walking distance to everything. The AC was perfect. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Good water pressure and hot water. The bed was very comfortable. The linens all clean and no smell. Great landscaping and golf cart parking in the back. Everything was great. The only thing that was less than ideal was the road noise. The apartment sits on a main road where lots of golf carts drive by all day and they all have loud engines. None of that is Melinda’s fault, obviously. And it wasn’t a deal breaker for us by any stretch either bc the road noise barely makes it to the rear bedroom, so we slept peacefully. The only place the road noise might bother is if you’re trying to watch a movie in the living room, but who goes to Belize to do that? The balcony was an awesome place to chill, but the road noise made it hard to spend a lot of time there. Overall, I’d definitely stay here again.

Melinda is a great host! I gave the 5 start review because of how nice and helful she was. She gave us rides from and to the water taxi terminal. Our departure time wasn't convinient to her, but she went out of her way to help us to get to the terminal. She also gave local recommendations which were helpful. The size of the apartment is good for a small family. There are pros and cons for the location of the apartment. It is on a busy street, and is convenient to go anywhere. On the other hand, because it's on the most busy street, the golf cart traffic was literally non-stop even at late night generating great noise except on Friday (we left on Saturday morning). This is a great choice if you don't mind the noise or you stay during a less busy time.

2BR Cabin in San Pedro

Michael

Excellent, 3 years ago

Melinda is a great host! She picked us up from the port, showed us around San Pedro, and made us feel right at home. Place is super nice and walkable to lots of places nearby. Place was as described too and very good wifi.

Thank you Melinda for wonderful vacation in San Pedro. Apartment is very clean with new shower, bathroom, air-conditioning, refrigerator, mini-kitchen in perfectly working order, both beds are comfortable. Melinda met us at ferry/water-taxi at arrival and drove us to the apartment on her golf-car which was huge help since it was our first time in San Pedro. Apartment located in front of high school on somewhat busy main street with 5 min walk to beach and popular Palapa Bar and Grill, and about 10 min walk to mid-downtown and popular dive shops (we went diving with Amigos Del Mar which I highly recommend). Since apartment is so close to downtown we rented golf-car only for 1 day to visit Secret Beach , other days we walked. There are three grocery stores 3 min away in case you want to make your own breakfast.

Melinda’s apartment is exactly like the pictures. The location is close to stores and places to eat and felt very safe. The linens are clean and smell very nice which is very nice. The apartment was spotless. The beds are very comfortable and the AC is nice and cold for those hot hot days. She responded fast if there were any questions. She has a binder with very helpful information as well as recommended tours. I definitely would stay here again.

The location is very nicely situated in town and you can easily walk to the many different local restaurants and shops in the main part of town. We rented a golf cart for the week, but it’s really not necessary… maybe only for a day trip out to Secret Beach. There’s parking in the back too, which is nice. The apartment is also nicely decorated and we had a great stay. We were able to meet both Melinda and her daughter and they were both very gracious and lovely people. We would stay here again.

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