Jason
Reviews
59 total reviews
98% Excellent
59 reviews
4.97
2017–2026
59 reviews
Chad & Jody
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
We spent an incredibly relaxing week with another couple on Little Peter Island. The majority of our time was spent chilling in the “blue hole” off the deck. The snorkeling on the reef right outside was stunning, meals were delicious & the fridge stayed stocked. Evenings were spent by the tiki bar watching gorgeous sunsets & the nightly bonfires on the beach were awesome. Manny & his guys took amazing care of us from start to finish. I would not hesitate to book LPI…you’ll love it!
John
Excellent, 9 months ago
We just returned from Little Peter Oasis and the experience was just incredible. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. Manny went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. The entire staff was attentive, knowledgeable about the area, and genuinely seemed to care about making our stay special. The food Henry prepared was outstanding – every single meal was delicious. The views alone are worth the trip. The water is beautiful and the mountains in the background make for a truly unique experience. The fishing was so much fun (I caught more red snapper then I ever have), and the snorkeling was some of the best we've experienced. This was a complete experience. Everything felt top-shelf, from the accommodations to the amenities to the hospitality. If you're looking for a truly special getaway, you will not be disappointed in this place.
Host Response
John, thanks so much for your amazing review! Im so glad you had a wonderful visit to the island and our staff truly enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you back again someday! Safe travels! Jason
Margaret
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a great stay on this private island. Manny was waiting for us at the airport and ferried us to the island. Henry and Frederic cared for us while on island with great meals and service. We loved the ability to dive into the water and snorkel right in front of the house. Gorgeous views, breezes, and an evening fireside sunset. Would do this again!
Jim
Excellent, 1 year ago
Little Peter Island is literally paradise. From the time we got off the plane to the time we departed it was a 1st class experience. The island is over the top beautiful and Jason, Manny, Fredrick, Alvin and Henry were absolutely perfect. Ate fresh caught fish daily and Manny is so knowledgeable and hardworking it’s like having your own personal tour guide. Thank you for everything and thank you for making our vacation so perfect. We will be back next year for sure.
Host Response
Our staff really enjoyed y'all's visit and spoke highly of your time together on the island! Excited for you to come back!
Ahmed
Excellent, 1 year ago
well, where do I start. it was awesome, beyond words and description. We were a family of 4, myself, my wife, my son and his wife. First of all, Jason was very helpful and quick to respond to my questions. he even went out of the way to provide halal beef that we requested and was ext difficult to find. when we booked the place, he set up everything and delivered as promised. we were there for 4 nights. emilio met us at the airport and had our flights booked for Dangriga. very helpful. from there, Manni welcomed us and took us all the way to the island where we were welcomed by Henry ( the cook) and Alvin. they were all very welcoming. they had the fridge stocked with all tropical juices we requested, since we dont drink alcohol. got 3 meals a day cooked by Henry right on site plus snacks. all the seafood ( snapper, lobsters, barracuda were csught right there). manni brought in fresh coconuts that requested. the place itself was perfect, overwater bungalow with the lagoon.
Host Response
Thanks so much Ahmed for your kind words and so glad to hear your family had a nice time on the island! We look forward to having you come back and see us again! Jason
Stacy
Excellent, 1 year ago
In a word, WOW! Jason was very helpful/accommodating with some hiccups, on my end. From landing at BZE—Emilio was right where Jason said he would be. He collected us, checked us in for Dangriga—even got us on an earlier flight & activated the staff to prepare for the transition. The staff—I can’t say enough about their professionalism and dedication to ensuring guests have the experience they desire. Manny—knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful. He met us at the airport, caught our food daily, shared food grown w/ love from his farm, & stayed ready for anything we might need. Mateo—THE chef—I wanted to bring him home with me! The love & care he put into ensuring meals were an experience—unmatched! From fresh ingredients, to seemingly reading my mind, & his ability to make the simple elegant & tasty—chef’s kiss! There were a couple of things out of their control—they even made accommodations for those. Everything I needed! Now I have to figure out how to get back there! Highly recommend!!
Amy
Excellent, 2 years ago
If you are on the fence - book it! We had an absolutely amazing time at the island. Here are a few of the highlights: * Completely a private experience. The staff were on site but very unnoticeable. If they needed to contact us, they used a 2 way radio. * The chef made unbelievably delicious food every meal! It was fresh, prepared perfectly, and beautiful presentation! * They caught us fresh lobsters hours before dinner. Can’t get any fresher! * The host responded to my emails within less than 24 hours. Most times it was within less than 2 hours. Being from out of the country, we had a little more to coordinate and he was helpful, professional, and knowledgeable every time. * Our flight home from BZE got shifted to a departure that was almost 2 hours early. This put our Dangriga flight too close. The team literally said “Don’t worry. We will make it work” and they did! I could write a novel, but let me just summarize with a huge THANK YOU to the entire group!
Host Response
Thank you so much for your kind words and words of encouragement to those reading these reviews. A private island rental is a unique once in a lifetime experience and one that often gets repeated over and over! You are part of the island family now, please come back and see us again soon! Stay warm and safe travels! Jason
Brian
Excellent, 2 years ago
If you are looking for a bucket-list, unique experience, then book this place. We came to celebrate our 30th Anniversary and Little Peter Oasis exceeded our expectations. They walk you thru the process from Belize City to the Island. After customs in Belize City you will meet Emilio. He told us "you don't wait in lines". He checked us in at the counter and took our bags, then walked us thru security. Cost of the Maya Airlines flight to Dangriga was $360 US round trip and they will arrange that flight. After the 15 min flight, you are greeted by Manny. He will drive you 40 min to Hopkins where you'll take a private boat 30 minutes to the island. There you'll be greeted by your staff with a cocktail. This is a vacation completely customized to what you want. From when/what you eat, to excursions (or not) everyone is there to cater to you or leave you alone. The island, sea life, and wildlife are magical. Book this place!
Laura
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had a great time. Can’t say enough about the staff. They were very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. They made sure we had everything we needed. The water was clear and warm. We enjoyed our stay.
Sylvia
Excellent, 3 years ago
What a beautiful retreat !! The peaceful setting the wildlife , to be able to Completely unplug from the daily hustle and watch the sunrise and the sunset , listen to jus the wind and the sea at night . We had every weather possible and it was always that more special . The fishing , lobstering , snorkeling , swimming . Albert took care of us like family with all his wonderful meals , Manny took us to the reef and fishing , and and Larry always there making sure we always had what we needed . Most importantly of all the great service and personal touches from fresh flowers and fruits from Manny’s farm to fresh black beans from Albert’s farm , this is the place to visit ! They even had a special sunset meal and we shared our last meal together and had a fire and played corn hole while we prepare to say good bye the next day . Thank you for all you did for us , we will miss you but will be back for certain
Sharon
Excellent, 3 years ago
Decided to stay at this amazing place for our 29th anniversary. It was everything I had hoped for, weather aside, for this trip. Jason has it down to a "T". We arrived at the airport and immediately were put into the good hands of Emilio who made the whole process extremely simple. Off to the marina to meet Manny who welcomed us with a big smile and the "I've got it from here" attitude "just sit back and enjoy" Albert's meals were always a treat and I'm not sure the fish could get ANY fresher. Alvin and Larry always made sure we were well taken care of with a well stocked fridge of beverages and to make sure we always had a dry chaise to lay on when the rains passed. On our last night, the guys pulled out all the stops with dinner next to a beautiful bonfire and grilled lobster for dinner. Albert even went so far as to decorate a beautiful anniversary cake for us. The attention to detail was above and beyond and we are very thankful to the guys for making our trip so special
Thu
Excellent, 3 years ago
The property is just as described in the listing and Jason is a tremendous help with our travel plans. But what makes this place really stands out is the staff on the ground that makes our travel seamless and our stay as relaxing as possible. Albert, our chef, made food to order based on our preferences, bringing in jungle leaves and herbs just to make a traditional Mayan fish dish we talked about the day before. We had fresh seafood daily and is always willing to cook the fish that my kids caught off the dock, even when it's 30 minutes before dinner time. When my daughter told him she really loves drinking young coconut, they brought in coconuts from the mainland to make sure she gets one every day. Larry was very patient with my children, always willing to unhook fish and providing bait (this is for a child who spends 6 hours plus each day fishing off the dock). He also makes great virgin pina colada for them each day. Thank you for a fantastic vacation!
Desiree
OK, 3 years ago
Overall, we enjoyed our stay, however, felt like we did not get the full experience we were hoping for. To start with the positives: -The island and surrounding waters are beautiful! We saw nurse sharks, starfish and stingrays right from the deck! -The staff is really nice and friendly. -The trip there is long but made very easy and stress free with the assistance of Jason and his team from landing in BZE to getting to the island. Areas in need of improvement: -Too much dependency on one person-the main staff person (Manny) dropped us off at the island and did not come back until our last day there, which prevented us from enjoying excursions and activities which were paramount to the experience like snorkeling, island hopping and parasailing. In addition, certain ingredients needed for our meals were unavailable as the staff was waiting for Manny to come back in order to get it, which did not happen -Even though we filled out the intake form prior to our arrival, the staff were unprepared to accommodate my vegetarian dietary preference. I ate the same vegetables of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots the entire week for lunch and dinner. There was no variety even though the menu indicated there was eggplant available, when I asked for it, I was told they were out. -The staff was stocking the house while we were there, as opposed to having it prepared prior to our arrival and certain things were not restocked such as toilet paper which we needed to request. -For a $500 cleaning fee, the house was not as clean as I would expect. There was an empty bottle of rum sitting on the deck from the previous guests, a used washcloth in the shower, and used opened snacks in the cabinet as well as opened drinks. -We requested to have our flight from Dangriga changed to a later time because whoever originally booked it made it for way too early as our flight from BZE was much later in the afternoon and we had a 3 hour layover in BZE. We would rather have had a couple extra hours to spend on the island (still would have checked out before the check out time) since we paid so much to be there, and not to sit in BZE for 3 hours, but were lied to and told the flights could not be changed as they were booked. We checked ourselves and saw that there were two later flights we could have taken but they just wanted us to leave because when we left, they also left and had time off before needing to go back for the next guests. -There were other people on the island besides the staff. We heard laughing and voices as well as music playing and were later told it was people from the "statistics" office. I have no idea if that was true or not but it felt uncomfortable to have other people there other than the staff. -There is no way to communicate with staff like a two way radio or phone. This would assist with privacy as staff walk up to the house during the day unannounced besides to yell out "hello". As the only guests on the island, you expect a little more privacy and security. -The main house could use some updated conveniences, for example, the coffee pot was very old and had a burned and tattered heating element. It would have been nice to have a Keurig. (I later saw a Keurig in another guest house which I didnt even know existed until mid way though my vacation there) and even though I hinted that I wanted to borrow it to take to the main house, it was never done. Oh well. We also did not have bowls or spoons. Other items for you to consider: -Even though we did not mind at all as nature lovers, you should know there are a lot of geckos that climb the walls inside the house every night and make a lot of noise. We enjoyed the little critters but if you are not ok with lizards climbing around you, you may not like this. -There are a lot of sugar ants all over the house. You will have to share your food with them. There is no way to get rid of them it is just part of the experience. Again, we werent bothered so much by this. -There is no air conditioning except in the evening, when you need to let the staff know what time you want it on and they need to come in every night to turn it on. It shuts off very early morning and during the day, you rely on the fans and breeze. -You only have one time (which you need to let them know) when you can take a hot shower. We usually took them in the evenings after a day of swimming -The staff hopped a ride with us in our taxi to the airport as they were going home after we checked out. While we did not mind as we enjoyed our conversations with him, this may not sit well with everyone, so i thought it is good to note here. -The boat ride in to the island was a little rough, we bounced out of our seat when the boat hit big waves, Be sure to hold on tight, as we were unprepared for how much it jostled us around. Also, on the way back home, the boat stalled out. We were not affected as we still made the flight. -There was a strange boat that came very close to the house when we were sunbathing, the staff later told us it was most likely people lobstering. We never felt unsafe, but for a minute, we were a bit concerned because you arent expecting to see anyone that close to the island. Hopefully you find this helpful as we would have loved to
Host Response
Desiree a private island rental is a very unique off grid experience that comes with a whole set of challenges that all island owners and their guests face regardless of whether you pay just 1500 per night to have an entire island to yourself or 3000-5000 per night at some of the other local properties. Your honeymoon for two had 4 staff members to attend to your needs, plus me who you could have also messaged through Airbnb and I would have been glad to help in any way possible, despite Manny not feeling well and just trying to keep his distance (for your benefit). Some of the housekeeping concerns that you highlighted were valid and simply unacceptable and have already been addressed with my staff. As far as vegetarian meals, we are limited to vegetables that are locally available and in season. We're sorry if some of the missing ingredients were not in season. As far as your flight out of Dangriga it was scheduled properly to ensure that you have ample time to get to the airport should we encounter rain or rough seas which are common during hurricane season. As far as other island visitors, the Belize Tourism Board, Census Bureau and Fisheries department all have jurisdiction to enter the island as they please. Rarely does this happen, but when they do, we cater to their requests and I ask my chef to provide them with food and drink which might explain the talking and laughing you heard during their brief visit. As for the coffee pot it is 1 year old and one that my wife picked out so that we could brew local Belizean coffee to help support local producers who do not offer K cups. In any case, if you insisted on having a Keurig you should have just asked. As for communication, 2-way radios are provided to our guests. Your detailed account of the trip focuses very heavily on negatives and mentions very little about the positive things we do to make you feel welcome like the cool face towels provided upon arrival to flowers and towel figurines on your bed or the beautiful blue lagoon or amazing snorkeling right out your back door. In the past 4 years we have had nothing but 5-star reviews from every guest which tells me we must be doing something right. Perhaps not perfect in every way, but good enough to make so many people happy to bless us with amazing reviews and pages upon pages of amazing stories written in our onsite journal. For those of you reading this, nowhere do we advertise perfection or white glove service with caviar. We offer a great product at a great price and my staff are some of the kindest people on the planet. They work very hard to take care of their guests with the incentive of earning good tips to help support their families in their villages. Constructive criticism is always welcome as it makes us better and Airbnb provides a platform for delivering that feedback to owners privately and professionally. Final food for thought, The Belize travel industry was dealt a devastating blow when COVID closed our borders. For those who survived, we are blessed to say that we are coming back stronger than ever and encourage all new visitors to enter this beautiful country with a spirit of kindness and positivity and you will be amazed with the love that will be given to you in return. May God bless you and your families with good health and safe travels!
Caleb
Excellent, 3 years ago
Little Peter Oasis was a unforgettable experience. The staff on the island could not be better. Manny and Larry took us Snorkeling and fishing and made sure we had a amazing time on every outing. Albert had amazing food ready for every meal. Larry and Albert really made our stay memorable. Had a fun last night playing hide and seek and asked Albert and Larry to play with us. I would recommend being on Larry's team! ( hint he likes hiding in trees lol) Best vacation ever!! We already went twice and planning a 3rd trip already.
Marty
Excellent, 4 years ago
This place is just amazing. It is truly like walking onto a movie set. You wont believe your eyes when you first set foot on the balcony with your own private view of the reef and lagoon. Private really means private on this beautiful island. Just you and the wonderful staff that make the stay a real five star experience. Every meal was delicious, every experience better than the last. You can do it all on Little peter Oasis, fishing, snorkeling, exploring are all literally steps outside your door. I have never felt so relaxed coming home from a vacation. This place is a true escape from everything! Trust me You wont regret it