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Chad

3 years ago

Had a great time staying at the Iguana House Chris helped with getting golf carts set up before arrival and they met us on arrival Chris helped with fly fishing trips through local guides and both were awesome Used No Worries tours for scuba, deep sea fishing and every trip was great and made great memories I know we enjoyed the back porch watching sunrises and sunsets The breakfast burrito guy showed up every morning It was nice having a kitchen to cook fish we caught and enjoyed great local cuisine Everyone in our group enjoyed having good wifi and had movie night couple nights on Netflix with smart TV Jose the house concierge took us to local grocery and pointed us in right direction for beaches, massages, fruit stands It was a great trip and definitely come back again and again

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Nora

3 years ago

We had such a fabulous stay at The Iguana House. The home is comfy and clean. Of course the real stunner is the view. Sitting on the porch and feeling the ocean breeze and gazing out over the ocean is pretty much heaven. The only thing that was not super clear is that beach/ swimming is not really appealing right off the house but very few spots in San Pedro have this. However, it is a short golf cart ride the that amazing Secret Beach. Our favorite spot there was Sunset Palace. Chris and Mary Alice also gave us fabulous recommendations for places to eat and set us up with a perfect golf cart and an amazing snorkel tour. They were super responsive and made sure we were completely taken care of. I absolutely recommend booking The Iguana House!

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Miranda

4 years ago

We’ve just wrapped up a 7 day stay at The Iguana House and as a former super host and world traveler… this property is so unique and magical. I can’t recommend it enough. We were very lucky that Chris was in town during our stay so we met him and benefited from all his kindness and generosity! The house itself is exactly as pictured, gorgeous rooms, comfortable beds, beach towels provided(!), grill at the ready and of course… that gorgeous view from the front deck! Definitely rent golf carts, and definitely be willing to explore! Our top 5 Ambergris Caye recommendations: 1. Iguana House! Of course! 2. Portofino- stunning resort 5 minutes from the Iguana House with a spectacular pool, excellent food and so welcoming of guests to stop in and enjoy! No extra fee… just your food and drinks! Stunning pool! 3. Island Dreams/YOLO chill cruise- At $150USD per person, this trip was one of the highlights of our stay. We had two vegans in our group and they accommodated no problem. The food was excellent. Vibes were superb. Don’t miss this!! 4. Caye Caulker day trip- the Belize Express Water Taxi brought us to this little magical island where we had an amazing day with incredible food and so, so much fun. There is no shortage of cute, unique places to pull up a swing (or a chair… or a hammock!) 5. Eneill’s- recommended by Chris, “Big Mac” made us a very delicious dinner. When you arrive, the tipsy lobster folks will try to pull you into their restaurant, but resist and keep going… and you’ll be rewarded by delicious food and one of the friendliest guys on the island. Be extra kind and he might introduce you to “Big Ben” - a giant croc living in the mangroves that is as puppy dog as he is giant killer. 😬 We also loved Secret Beach (a very short trip from the Iguana House) but it just didn’t make the top 5. :). We should also mention the morning breakfast burrito delivery, the generosity of the host at the slightest request and just truly… a superb travel experience. We were originally intending to make this trip in January but Chris kindly gave us flexibility to reschedule given the peak in COVID cases… it was our first experience with his generosity… but certainly not the last. If you’re thinking of a journey to Ambergris Caye.. don’t miss out on this gorgeous home with a generous host that truly breathes Belizian hospitality!

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Jill

4 years ago

Best Airbnb ever. Best hosts, best house, best location. We suspected early on when we reserved the Iguana House that we had made the right decision. Chris and Mary Alice were very quick to respond to our many questions and took the time to call us personally. They facilitated our golf cart rentals and advised us on tours and local transportation to the island. During our stay they were just an email away and provided instant and valuable assistance with a personal concern. They are well connected on the island and have planned for every contingency. They absolutely want you to have a wonderful experience. Iguana House: comfortable, clean, beautiful! The home has an old world Caribbean feel with gorgeous wood floors and cabinets, local and ocean themed artwork, a large beautiful porch, plentiful and comfortable beds and a kitchen with ample cooking and dining utensils. The house is located an easy distance north of San Pedro giving it a private and quiet feeling. And of course, saving the best for last: the Caribbean Sea, just steps from the front door! If you don’t get up in time to watch the sunrise over the sea, you will regret it! If you don’t rent this house you will regret it more!

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Tammy

5 years ago

Chris was very responsive and so helpful answering questions. The house is north of San Pedro - which we liked- but you’ll drive to get most places. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We had plenty of room for our family of 5. Rubio (caretaker next door) was also very helpful with anything we needed. We had a great time!

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Annie

6 years ago

Great home right on the beach! A beautiful home with beautiful views. We loved the location, being away from the San Pedro. Perfect set up for three couples. The owners were super responsive before and during the trip; Mary Alice was especially helpful in putting us in touch with Genie at Coral Divers and arranging for a golf cart! We went on two excursions (snorkeling & fishing) with Genie that were both amazing!

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Eric

6 years ago

Iguana house is a perfect location on Ambergris Caye with nice swimmable water right at your doorstep, snorkeling and Mayan Ruin tours leaving right from the dock, and Secret Beach directly across the island for the most amazing clear blue quiet water and beach bars. The hosts make logistics easy - we were brought to the house by boat upon arrival and had a gassed up golf cart waiting for us for local travel. The house is spacious and well-kept and the deck is huge with a nice variety of loungers and deck chairs to enjoy the breezes and the beautiful view. This is paradise.

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Lora

6 years ago

We all screamed with delight upon our arrival to The Iguana House! It’s such a cute little yellow beach-house, on the water with a view from every room. It accommodated our family of six perfectly, with a bathroom off of all three bedrooms. We loved the location, being 20 minutes north of San Pedro and away from the busy town. We rented a six passenger golf cart to get around. We bought fish and lobster from Genie next door and grilled at the house a couple of times & there are lots of grocery stores in town (a bit expensive) where we bought rum and mixers and snacks. If we had it to do over, we would probably check one bag full of non-perishable food. Lots of small restaurants and we actually loved the taco/burritos stands right off the ferry pier! ALSO, there is a “burrito man” that stops buy every morning with your breakfast burritos!!!!! Yesssss! Of course, it’s all about the snorkeling/scuba diving or fishing while you’re here, so don’t miss your chance to see the beautiful underwater views! Don’t miss Hol Chan, Shark Reef Alley & Caye Caulker. Definitely take a drive over to Secret Beach for a fabulous tropical “beach” day of sun and drinks. Get there early to pick your lounge chairs with a view of calm, turquoise water where they bring you drinks in a coconut with an umbrella. We booked our cave tubing and zip lining trip to Jaguar Paw with Genie next door and he arranged everything right down to renting an suv and driving us to the park. Cave tubing is a magical experience that should NOT be missed. Go on a Saturday to avoid the crowds from the cruise ships that stop in Belize City. The owners, Christopher and Mary Alice were off the charts with responsiveness and willingness to help with any and all questions, as well as booking the golf cart and tours. They arranged for us to be picked up and driven to the house (all included in the deal). We used her recommendation for the golf cart and it was delivered right to the house. If you are looking for a laid-back vacation or an action packed trip of excursions, don’t hesitate to book here. I highly recommend. Everyone speaks English and they take either US dollars or Belizean dollars. Bring less clothes than you think. Tee shirts and shorts, swim suits and cover ups. It’s VERY CASUAL. Bring lots of bug spray and reef-safe sun screen. We didn’t want to leave the Iguana House. I hope you go and have as much fun as we did!