Israel Manrique
Reviews
Superhost32 total reviews
100% Excellent
32 reviews
5.00
2024–2026
32 reviews
Our stay was phenomenal, my entire family loved it so much. Will definitely be staying there again.
Israel was the best host. Always super responsive and helpful with setting up pickups and drop offs. He also went above and beyond with helping set up excursions and made sure everything was set up correctly. The place was so big and spacious for our group of 6. Each room has its own bathroom and the A/C felt amazing after a long hot day at the beach or pool. I definitely would come back! Also side note, we made the cutest little kitty friend that lives on the property, she is super sweet.
Doreen
Excellent, 2 months ago
We had a wonderful stay on Caye Caulker. Our space was beautiful and watching the sunset from the pool and/or rooftop was so nice and relaxing. The condo is so close to everything yet off on the west side so quieter, perfect for us. I would definitely stay here again and will dream about doing so in the future. Our host was great, super responsive and really went out of his way to make our stay even more memorable.
Luis
Excellent, 3 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful Airbnb. The swimming pool was a delightful amenity, perfect for cooling off after a day of exploring. Its location was truly exceptional, offering easy access to all the main attractions on Caye Caulker. We found it incredibly convenient to have everything we wanted to see within such close proximity. We highly recommend this property for a fantastic visit.
Our family of 6 stayed at Bonita’s for a week and had the best time! Mary was so hopeful with local recommendations for groceries, restaurants and places to see. She arranged for transport from the airport all the way to caye caulker and had golf carts ready for use to rent for our stay. Super quick response if needing to get ahold of her. The only thing we could say that wasn’t perfect for our stay is there are a lot of steep stairs to get up to the house if your mobility is limited, and no bathroom at the pool area - other than that we cannot say enough how much we loved our stay!
Every thing about our stay was AMAZING! The layout of the house was perfect! The pool was AMAZING! It was everything we needed and more. Israel and Mary were very responsive. And I'm seriously hoping that we can stay there again in the very near future. It was truly FANTASTIC!!!!
Host Response
Thank you Samantha for your kind review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the Black Pearl, at Bonita's Bayside so much. Thank you for staying!
Ken
Excellent, 4 months ago
The place was really nice, very private with a really nice Pool, five Star. Will vacation again.
Just off all the center of town. V clean, quiet and relaxing. But mostly it was Israel- our host… he hooked us up with bikes, rides, suggestions… we just kinda rolled in exhausted and road worn- and he was so v v helpful!!! We are so thankful! Def wanna come back!
Good location if you prefer quiet to the busier area and are willing to walk most of the time.
Great location. Close to town but secluded and quiet. The pool is a gem.
We had the best time. Only downfall was the mosquitos and no seeums.
Israel was extremely helpful and responsive. Everything and anything we needed. From landing at the airport to when we left Absolutely beautiful house. Perfect for our group. Private grounds pool and the deck was amazing to hang out on. Bbq a few great meals. Whole island was walkable. Suggestion restaurant very close and outstanding. Local grocery store was great Cannot say enough for how helpful and kind Israel and family were as hosts A perfectly relaxing holiday. Caye Caulker is amazing!
The house was absolutely beautiful!. Isreal had everything lined up, including transportation from the ferry. The pool was spotless. Beds were very comfy. Kitchen was immense. And there's a grill on the upper patio we used for steak and lobster. 5 stars. Will definitely make the same arrangements next year.
We had our flights canceled and decided to come back to the island for a few days. We took a chance and booked this place …. Let me tell you, it is SOOOOO CLEAN! It is the best stocked kitchen that we have ever seen in a short term rental! The location is peaceful and close to everything. The host was so friendly and helpful! The pool was clean and fun! We would definitely recommend Bonita’s!
It is a beautiful house with a super nice and helpful owner. We enjoyed the stay very much and can highly recommend the host and the accommodation!!
We had an amazing stay. We are a family of 6 adults and found the Airbnb to be beautiful and spacious even better than the photos. The pool was pristine and the location is fantastic peaceful yet only a 10 min walk to the main strip of bars and restaurants. Israel is a fantastic host with a nothing is too much trouble attitude. I would highly recommend!
Great place for our family of 6! Israel was very accommodating and everything was clean and comfortable. Our kids loved the pool and we walked everywhere. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Beth
Excellent, 8 months ago
Speaking with and staying at Israel’s place is right at the beach… this place is very very clean and I will be staying there everytime! We had a roof top wedding there last week and everyone went up and above and it was the most beautiful with the ocean behind the couple. Very very clean and everything you need in your room .. the bed was THE most comfortable!!! Thank you Israel and Mary ❤️❤️
Host Response
Beth, you are a wonderful person, your grateful heart is gold. We would love to have you back. Thank you for the booking at La Vida Perezosa and for being part of our lives.
This home exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful, well equipped, and wonderfully quiet. The primary bed was extremely comfortable. I slept better here than anywhere else on our trip. Israel was very helpful and went above and beyond, including offering to help arrange transportation. Highly recommend.
Beautiful property and private pool. Israel was responsive and accommodating, highly recommend to anyone looking for a private base camp on Caye Caulker!
Optimal location for family or little groups. You have your own space and in few minutes walking distance to everything you wish
Amazing place .. I would highly recommend this accommodation. I was a bit nervous with the limited reviews but don’t worry and book this place. Israel and Mary the hosts were extremely pleasant and helpful with all our needs. You can walk anywhere from the residence . Have no worries when booking this Airbnb.
Tara
Excellent, 1 year ago
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this property (first time booking through Airbnb) and we love, love, LOVE it! It’s on the side of the island with less wind & the sunset, but only a 3 minute walk away from the other side that has more restaurants & the sunrise. Not only is the pool better than most on the island, but the hosts & other guests we interacted with were all great! The Host is super helpful coordinating taxis & responding to other questions! Be sure to check out the feeding of the stingrays at Iguana Beach two properties over & grab a fry jack at Errolyn’s around the corner! We can’t wait to visit again!
Lindsay
Excellent, 1 year ago
Perfect place- 2nd time I’ve stayed in one of these units, and it was just as perfect this time- super walkable to everything, and right next to the soccer field (so fun to see the local team playing!)- super comfortable bed, enough pillows (both soft and firm), and ice cold ac- views from the roof are outstanding- already planning our July trip back!
Our group of 6 really enjoyed our 3 nights at Bonitas Black Pearl. House had plenty of room and we spent most of our time on the back deck. Israel was very helpful and even booked us a golf cart that was waiting for us at the airport. I would highly recommend this house.
Rick
Excellent, 1 year ago
This was our second time staying at La Vida Perazosa. We celebrated our 25th anniversary and renewed our vows up on the rooftop. The entire property is beautiful and well taken care of. You truly cannot beat the view and overall location. Bob, Liz, Mari, and Seth are great people and extremely accommodating. We also met Israel for the first time when he came to check on how our stay was going. Very nice guy and very helpful. Our only regret is that we had to leave. We will be back again in the future, and wouldn’t dream of staying anywhere else.
What a beautiful home, lovingly crafted and cared for. The wrap around deck, where we spent much of our time, and the pool were highlights. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was a great feature. Combined with the open living room-dining area-kitchen, there was a perfect balance between privacy and communal space. Israel was also very warm and helpful, particularly with arrangements to and from Caye Caulker and the water taxi. Even though two of our four days on the island were pretty rainy, we were very happy just to spend that time relaxing at Bonita's.
There were few reviews on this place so we were worried but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. We were a family of 10 ranging from 6 to 70 years old and this place was perfect with the additional 2 cabannas. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the large very clean pool. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need to cook for a family of 10. The 3 bathrooms in the main house was convenient for us. We loved the deck overlooking the pool. Walking everywhere we needed to was a breeze.
This is a beautiful place and Israel and his wife Mari are extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you for making this a very special trip to Caye Caulker for us! Would definitely stay here again!
Host Response
We enjoy kind and friendly guests always, so it was a pleasure hosting your family. This is your home away from home!