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Jadewinds Macaw Beach House

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Incredible Jadewinds palms from the Caribbean Sea
Open plan living area
Private balcony
Kitchen area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Placencia, Stann Creek District
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Placencia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maya Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Jadewinds Macaw Beach House

BEACH HOUSE WITH KAYAKS, PICTURE POSTCARD BEACH AND HOME COMFORTS!

Newly refurbished, beautifully appointed open plan beach house right on the beach in the idyllic neighborhood of Maya Beach.

Features 1 king bed, a sofa, inside living area, kitchen and veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Powerful air conditioning, ceiling fans, large screen television with streaming apps, high speed internet, imported linens and a hammock to swing in right on the veranda overlooking the coconut palms and exquisite beach.

Warm waters and a tropical Caribbean haven will greet you at this private sea front beach home located in the friendly village Maya Beach located on the Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District in Southern Belize.

Just 6 miles north of Placencia Airport, the Jadewinds property is within walking distance of great restaurants & dining, beach bars, grocery stores, an art gallery and Belize's only bowling alley. Stroll along the newly paved road and side walks or explore walking along the shoreline and taking in the natural beauty all around you.

This private, self catered sea front home is surrounded by coconut trees, sea grapes, coco plums, almond trees and palmettos that you can enjoy from your room upstairs in one of only two buildings set amongst over 100ft of soft sandy beach.

Jadewinds has three beachfront rooms in a spacious property right in the center of Maya Beach. If you need a group getaway or reunion, we have a total of 5 beds and can sleep up to 10 people.

*See our separate listing for Jadewinds Toucan cabana if you need space for more family and friends: https://www.vrbo.com/596569

*See our separate listing for Jadewinds Starfish cabana if you need space for more family and friends: https://www.vrbo.com/3868370

If you decide to trade in the beach towels and swaying in the hammock for a bit of adventure, nearby you can explore Mayan archaeological sites, jungle rivers, waterfalls and wildlife, islands, ziplines, 4 wheelers, chocolate tours, cultural tours, spice tours, and much more!

Excursions and tours can be recommended to you. If the sea is where you're headed, you can get picked up at the dock beachside. If the Maya mountains are where you're headed, you can get picked up roadside.

Things to do:

From Macaw you can book tours and excursions to explore all that Belize has to offer, or freely roam in your own time if you hire a car.

**Take one of our kayaks across to False Caye, a tiny coral fringed island opposite
** Dive the Caribbean Sea and marvel at the pristine underwater world
** Take the Monkey River Tour, a boat ride through the lagoon to spot Manatees, Howler Monkeys, and Crocodiles.
** Walk amongst ancient history at Nim Li Punit (Big Hat) and Big Falls an hour away!
** Try your hand at sport fishing or angling with a local guide with a day at sea to 'hook and cook' to your heart's content
** Zip line through the wild jungle and dive into the waterfalls of Mayan King
** Explore the exquisite riverside trails of Kendal on horseback
** Learn Mayan culture, food and traditions on a guided tour
** Hike through the phenomenal Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary or Mayflower Bocawina National Park, both within an hour of the peninsula

Jadewinds is owned by Anthony and your local host in Belize is Kimberley.

Keywords: Beach front, private home, fishing, snorkeling, air conditioning, sea, seafront, location.

Property manager

Anthony Wilhelm
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the screen porch

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placencia

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Placencia Village, a neighbourhood in Placencia. Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Inky's Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Placencia, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Placencia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 16 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Maya Beach - 19 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Omars Creole Grub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rumfish Y Vino - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Jadewinds Macaw Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jadewinds Macaw Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jadewinds Macaw Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jadewinds Macaw Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Placencia Village holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Placencia Beach. Silk Caye Beach is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

We lacked nothing...cooked, made salsa!!! Super mattress, lovely bath soap
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

So beautiful, geat place ,you will love it
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

Everything about this property was perfect! Exactly as listed. The beach was meticulously manicured almost daily, communication with the property manager with recommendations was above and beyond and the cabana was wonderful! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Home Steps From the Water

The space is clean and comfortable. We loved the private beach cabana and restaurant next door. It was the right balance of seclusion and convenience, especially traveling with a toddler. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy

Super clean, so beautifully decorated! All new but kept old Belizean charm! Close to restaurants, store and bar. On beach, great chairs! Lovely towels, sheets and matress!!! Only thing missing was a skillet...We will stay again! .
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the place to stay

Lovely 2 bed/bath right on the water. Great amenities. Grocery store and a bar/restaurant within easy walking distance. Maya Beach is a great location. We will be back again. Leo and his staff were very helpful!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bealizean Bungalow

So happy with the property. It’s description was right on and we could have been happier with our family of 4. Would defiantly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Torry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 weeks in Paradise

The house had everything we needed. It was so nice being right on the beach. The owner went out of his way to make us feel welcome. We ate at the Green Parrot next door. The staff there is great. We left feeling relaxed and happy. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the beach

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabana was in a wonderful area, with a restaurant next door. Very quiet area. Loved the thunder storm over the sea. Leo the property manager picked us up at the airport. He answered all our questions about the area. He also took us up to the local Maya Ruins. Would advise any one to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What's not to like about a beach front property? The weather and ambience was to die for and definite win fir us..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

Overall our stay was wonderful. Unfortunately, the TV did not work, but with the beautiful weather, I doubt we would have watched it very much. Access to the beach was amazing and lots of restaurants within walking distance. We did need someone to come out to look at the stove, but our request was answered immediately and the problem was fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Great As Remembered

I stayed at Macaw Beach House in August 2022 and couldn't wait to go back. It's such a comfortable, clean, and private place in a great location. Being right on a beautiful beach with your own palapa is a slice of heaven. Macaw House offers lots of privacy and there are great restaurants within walking distance. Marvin met us for our earlier-than-scheduled arrival and was very responsive during our entire stay. Anthony was also great in answering all of our questions in advance and handling our booking. I l can't wait to go back again and hope this special spot maintains all of its charm.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marlee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sufficiently Comfy

This two-story unit was very comfortable and private. I loved having two bathrooms! Unit can accommodate a much longer stay. Using the WhatsApp, I was able to communicate with manager on-site. This is located on the east side of the peninsula, making the beach part not inviting for swimming due to the kelp and trash that washes up on the shoreline.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Bend, OR

Wonderful!

This little piece of heaven on Maya Beach worked out perfectly for our vacation. Our adult daughter had the downstairs and my husband and I were upstairs. So great to have our own space while having time together too. The house is very comfortable, the beach is right outside the door and gorgeous - white sand, hammocks, beach chairs all right at the water. We loved it! And by the way, Leo and the entire staff at Green Parrot next door were so helpful and great - a definite plus having them right there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Absolutely Fabulous

This was the best vacation experience of my life. We were picked up at the airport and brought to the most beautiful spot on earth. When we came onto the property it felt as though we stepped back 60 years into a Hemingway novel. Morning coffe on the veranda. Afternoons on the quiet and serene beach under the palapa. We had snorkeling, fishing and tours to the interior all arranged by Leo and they picked us up at the house. I don't see how it could have been better.

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Rental us well stocked and very comfortable.

Beach was nice. Unfortunately in Feb sea grass came in most days as winds usually out of the east making it not great for swimming. Many good places to eat within walking distance. Vendors who travel up from the Punta Gorda area are very pleasant and not pushy at all. They do not barter unless multiple items are purchased as they are part of a cooperative that make and market the items. Leo is very helpful and knowledgeable. Unit has lots of linens and utensils.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

What more can you say. ON. THE. BEACH. What a view! This is an older home but nicely decorated and well maintained. Relaxing environment. Nice kitchen, but hey, who prepares meals when you are on vacation. Maya Beach and nearby Placencia have some great restaurants. Beach chairs and shade shelter provided. If you have multiple electronic devices, bring an extension cord. The downstair room has a damp musty odor as in older houses but the upstairs is fine. Keep that in mind if you have breathing problems or allergies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Relaxing

We were referred to this property by a hotel in Cahal Pech. Booking with Ken was simple and easy. We found the studio to be very quaint, comfortable, and private. It was also very clean! We appreciated the modern luxuries of the A/C, full kitchen, small appliances, complete kitchen, drinking water dispenser, and bicycles to use. The Green Parrot Resort next door was very accommodating with helping us access the bikes and transferring to the airstrip. A small grocery store is just down the street (2 min walk). The owner of the store was kind enough to let us take a cart of groceries to the house :). Overall, our stay was very relaxing as intended. Thank you Ken!

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Great vacation!

We just had a great week+ in Maya Beach. The place was perfect for our family of 5 and perfectly located for a laid back vacation that was accessible to lots of activities. The porch was a favorite spot along with the hammocks on the beach. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels to go around. We loved being able to eat at “home” but then also head next door to the Green Parrot for a quick meal or across the street to Bijou treats for yummy bakery items. Having Leo the manager at the Green Parrot as our contact while there was super helpful to book snorkeling/fishing trips and the Monkey River trip-both highlights! He also let us use the pool! We also loved our outing to the waterfall at the Mayan king, wandering around Placencia and the spa at Naia hotel down the road. We had a car which was great for outings. Thanks for a great stay! We are already thinking about our next trip to Belize!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Muriel L., Westmont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place and location!

My husband and I spent a week at the Macaw house in Maya Beach. We feel that we could not have found a better place. Granted, the kitchen and bathrooms could use an update, but everything was very functional, and we cooked dinner every other day. The location offers gorgeous views of the beach and surroundings. We were able to swim every day, as the water was warm and had enough waves to make it fun, but not unsafe. Leo and Marvin were great for everything we needed and for organizing day trips. The proximity to the Green Parrot beach restaurant was a big plus, as we could just walk next door to have lunch or dinner. Also grocery store and bakery within walking distance. We rented a car and drove from Belize city airport, which was about 2:40 hours via the Coastal Highway. Still under construction, so a little slower, but shorter than going through Belmopan. Placencia is a quaint little town with great cute places to eat and enjoy the surroundings. We would love to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adequate lodging for a few days.

The place is dated, but it was clean and functional. The location is great. The bathroom needs a gut-job and remodel. It really didn’t have the cleanest feel, expecially the shower. We didn’t pay for five-star accomodations, so no real complaints, just letting people know what to expect. The only real problem was the beach. It was essentially unusable due to the trash washed up. It had not been cleaned/raked in quite some time. There was even a syringe laying there nicely in the piles. Yuk! Leo was great. They were very responsive. In fairness, I did not complain about the beach at the time we were there. If we had, I feel they likely would have done something about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Deborah B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not as good as listed

Was not as promised! It said screened in porch. It was not. The air was out our first night. We had to sleep on the porch. Yes, the porch. When we could not reach the manager we contacted the owner by email. He was very unhelpful, The beech was full of seaweed not cleaned to get to the water. The tv did not get local channels and did not have instructions to use it. The inside of the house was ok and it did have a view of beech. The hammocks where rotted. We were not offered compensation for the night we had to sleep on the the porch because the house was hot . The house was not bad after the air was repaired.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great for families

Ken is a great owner and easy to access via email and phone. His place is great, clean and relaxing. Very relaxing, if you want to hang. His photos and description are very accurate. His price is great for the area and the air conditioning is a huge plus. Mosquito screening in both places was great. Do not ever purchase a room in Belize without an air conditioner or screens. Both of Ken's rooms have them and both were well used. The beach is clean, easy to walk on and shallow. It is a few yards from your door. We cooked most of time. If you want to get all your food for the week you do have to make going to Placencia a big shopping day. It does cost $15 USD each way to get to the Placencia. We went when the water around the island was murky so we could not see much, but got a great trip to Silk Caye with Splashdive. Restaurants charge about $12-18 per meal per person. Prices in Belize are not cheap, but they are reasonable. Placencia has some good restuarants: the Shak, the Secret Garden. Just expect food to take a long time to be served.. remember you are in Belize and food is served on Belize time... not your time. Have a great time in Belize and rent from Ken.

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caribbean Delite, Macaw

The house was exactly as advertised! It was clean and right on the beach. The green parrot next door was our favorite place to eat and meet the locals! Leo and Marvin were exceptionally accommodating and couldn’t have asked for finer people! I’ll go back over and over and will not stay anywhere else! Love, love love!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Beautiful, quiet location near Placencia. The beach out front door is remarkable and there is a great bar next door. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Wilhelm

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I'm Anthony, the owner, from Michigan. I co-host with Kimberley who lives nearby and is British. Together we have created your ultimate hosting team who can recommend everything and anything we love about Belize to co-create the vacation you always hoped for.

Why they chose this property

Maya Beach is super relaxed and easy going, we love how the beach stretches out onto a flat expanse of sea before you, how the palms rustle in the tradewinds and how people have created a happy community here. Maya Beach is quiet, leafy and home to great restaurants and sun drenched beach bars. Nothing exciting happens after 9pm and everyone loves a sunrise over that beach - the birds and the colours will greet you early here.

What makes this property unique

Authentic hardwood cabins made luxe and modern - we kept the history, honoured the traditions and revamped it for the contemporary traveller. Formerly 'Caribbean Delite', our cabanas have always been a classic on the beachfront and we aimed to keep them that way.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests