Family-friendly vacation rentals in Placencia

The location is wonderful and the unit was the perfect size for our family of five. The beach and pier is a beautiful setting! The pool was much appreciated on hot days. Lots of accessible activities.

We were two families traveling together looking for a nice space to relax with our kids for the week. The condos had separate living space, but joining balconies, which was really nice for privacy, but also able to spend time with friends. Kitchen was very well stocked to cook all our own meals. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boards. The other residents were really kind to our kids at the pool. Overall a great place for families, or any larger group traveling together. Our host was really proactive and communicated well. We would definitely stay again.

Cocoplum Condos are great. We have stayed at over 20 condos in the past few years. The pool area is our all time favorite. It has beautiful trees for partial shade and is next to a lovely sand beach. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We had a car rental and Herbert sent directions to the condo and was waiting for us when we arrived. We spent lots of time on the deck enjoying the peaceful surroundings when we weren't in the pool or hot tub! This is a perfect condo for two couples or a family with children.

This condo was great! Management was very helpful with assisting us with planning activities and meals. Be aware that the location is a bit away from Placencia village and will require a golf cart or car. We were a bit nervous driving the golf cart after dark, so used a taxi service for dinners. Taxis are a bit expensive. Be aware that there are sandflies on the beach, particularly around sunset, they were a minor annoyance, but be sure to have bug repellant on, when walking the beach, this is an issue all across Belize. This was our homebase for activities in the area, which included a visit to Cockscomb, Ranguana Caye and fishing. (They picked us up and delivered us with a pile of fish at the Cocoplum dock). We enjoyed meals, lounging and drinks on the beach right next door at the Naia resort. I am a photographer and enjoyed the cool mornings on the patio taking photos of beautiful birds right from the patio. Overall it was a great experience and we will be back.

Kimberly’s support, services, recommendations and responsiveness was exemplary. She helped us in so many ways and responded to our questions in a timely manner. The condo was absolutely beautiful and the location was outstanding. The resort was peaceful, protected from the wind and was very private. Long walks on the beach, lounging at the palapa, paddling to the false Caye near by, shopping at the nearby village, swimming off the dock and just lounging on the beach were just a few our highlights here.

This was our first trip to Belize. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed fishing from the pier, swimming in the pool and kayaking. The villa was comfortable and clean. It has all the necessities and comforts of home. Herbert was very responsive to our questions including the staff who made us feel welcome. I would recommend a vehicle to go into Placencia. We did book several excursions and they picked us up at the Villas. Highly recommend staying at the Villas at Cocoplum! Carla L.,

A wonderful uncrowded resort with all of the amenities you need. Great condo, fully equipped with everything you’ll need. Herbert and the other staff are so friendly and helpful, they were wonderful! The pool is amazing, we played in the water and jumped off the pier. We ate next door twice and enjoyed how quick it was to get to Placencia

What a beautiful place. It's quite and the staff is friendly. Kimberly the property manager was easy to talk to. Alvaro the head grounds keeper was awesome with taking care of us. Our place was on the 3rd floor but does not have an elevator, the 3rd bedroom is on a loft up the spiral staircase. 2 set of French doors leading onto the balcony. 1 from the master and the 2nd from the living room. Our trip included 4 people and we stayed a week. A picture perfect first time in Placencia. Will I be back? You betta Belize It!

place was very nice and well described! might not be best suited for people looking for luxurious room, we were backpacking and it was perfect! right on the water and super close to a bunch of restaurants :) would really recommend thank you for having us!

Magical setting! The veranda is wonderful for watching the sunrise & lying in the hammock listening to the lapping of the waves & watching the antics of the pelicans. Andrea is a very interesting woman, who is working hard to address the many challenges of owning an oceanfront property sandwiched between manicured resorts. The beach house is charming with a great bathroom & shower & a functional kitchen. The caretakers were friendly & helpful & it was delightful to watch their two little girls playing & laughing in the ocean. We’ve been visiting Placencia yearly for over a decade & it is reassuring that there are still places like Andrea’s to stay.

The cabana was perfect. Ocean at your feet. Swam everyday. Beautiful breeze no need for air conditioning. Lived in my hammock. Everything is within walking distance. The caretaker Tracy was fantastic. So helpful, and kind. I would definitely stay again. The people of Belize are so warm.

This location was amazing the view , the snorkeling , everything was great about it.

We had a wonderful few days at TREES. It’s a beautiful place, an organic farm, ecology research and education centre. We stayed in a great cabin surrounded by nature. We cooked some of our own food but also had good meals in the main building. It was a great opportunity to meet ecology specialists who were doing research and students. We went on a fascinating night forest walk looking for tree frogs. If you like peace and tranquility, this is the spot. There is a yoga area, a library, walking trails and a swimming hole. Buses stop right outside the door and we used TREES as a base for visiting the coast. We bought food supply’s on route but meals and drinks are available. A lovely, friendly and interesting place.

We had a very relaxing stay at our cabana. It had 2 full size beds, 2 end tables, a place to hang some clothes with hangars, a table with a microwave, coffee pot and coffee, and a refrigerator. We opened the windows and turned on the ceiling fans. The breeze from the ocean kept us very comfortable even though there was no A/C. The front porch had 2 chairs, a hammock and a gorgeous view! There were lots of good restaurants within walking distance. Tracy and the rest of the staff were fabulous! They cleaned our room each day, and we had access to beach towels too. Tracy will answer any questions and is full of suggestions of what to do and where to go. It is rustic, but a nice getaway for a week or longer!

Three of us stayed in a beach cabana for 5 nights. Tradewinds lived up to our expectations tenfold. Falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean (15feet from your front door) can’t be beat. The overall responsiveness and attentiveness of the staff was amazing. Matteo set up a hammock for us the first day, he brought us fresh coconuts, and set us up with sea kayaks. Tracy gave us so many local recommendations and made sure our stay was wonderful. Everything is nearby and walkable. If you are traveling as a group, make sure to read about the space ahead of time. The cabanas can be tight with a larger group, but you probably wont be spending much time inside anyways! Will definitely stay here again for our next trip to Placencia.

Phil's place is a great location for exploring Belize without the tourists! Centrally located in the southern part of the country, it was within an hour of great little villages like Placencia, Dangriga and Hopkins, as well as the mountains and cayes for hiking, zip lining, snorkeling, caving...you name it. It's off the beaten path, nestled in a reserve so be prepared for driving on dirt roads to get there, but hey, it's Belize, so that's common and you'll get used to it. We drove from Belize City so didn't take up Phil's offer to rent his personal Jeep, but you'll definitely need an SUV (that's all rental companies provide anyway). It's a good place to stay if you are allergic to tourists and want a nice quiet, peaceful home with all the amenities....but close enough to drive in for dinner or drinks with expats or tourists if you get lonely. Phil's house was super clean, safe, beautiful, comfortable and well provisioned. We stayed with our two teenage boys who loved the pool and the beach club with access to the ocean, paddle boards and kayaks. We had it to ourselves most days! There is no cable TV (which we loved) but Phil's got the most amazing collection of movies (1,000+) so you won't be bored (movie night was every night!). Since it's a bit remote, you likely won't be going out to eat every day, so stop by a grocery store in any of the towns on the way in or the surprisingly well-stocked store on the community, including a case of Belikin beer in a returnable crate (THE beer of Belize).

Lovely place to stay- right in the village of Placencia so easy to walk to everything. Enjoyed the pool as well as the large screened in porch. The rentals was perfect had everything I needed. Would recommend and hope to stay agin

Herbert place was peaceful, clean, and inviting. We all 4 enjoyed our stay and loved being greeted by the local 2 dogs everyday. The morning sunrises were amazing. We took the kayaks out twice in the morning and enjoyed the view and all the beautiful birds feeding in the shallow sea floor while the sunrise glistened. The beach was clean, but everyday plastic would be swept in by the tides. Not a lot and no fault of the host Herbert. My husband and I would pick it up everyday. Only because we are activist about a clean earth. I wish all people would recognize this problem. Thanks Herbert for the great communication and your beautiful home. We all had a great time.