Jan's Beach Cabana\/Hopkins\/Beachfront with Spacious Interior\/Gold Standard
About this house rental
Hopkins House Description Jan’s Beach Cabana is nestled among palm trees on a quiet stretch of seafront located directly on the Caribbean Sea. Secluded, yet minutes from the shops and restaurants of the quaint Garifuna fishing village of Hopkins. Enjoy beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea to your East and the Maya Mountains to your West. Wake up to the sound of waves and tropical birds. Enjoy your coffee on the veranda overlooking the water and pristine cayes offshore. Be on the lookout for dolphins, manatees, pelicans, parrots, magnificent frigate birds, herons, ospreys and hummingbirds just outside your door. House is painted in the colors of the Caribbean and decorated with local artwork. Designed with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, tile floors and ceiling fans, the cabana is surrounded by windows so you can enjoy the incredible Caribbean breezes and sounds of the sea. AC is not necessary but was installed in July 2016. However, for those who need AC the use of the unit is included in the rate. This beach house is perfect for two but can sleep 4. The bedroom has a king size bed and located in the living room is a full size futon. There is a modern tiled bathroom with a hot water shower and a modern kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, blender and coffee maker. High speed internet, 2 bicycles, beach chairs, chaises and beach toys are all included for your enjoyment. Golf cart and motorbike rentals are also available. Groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought in Hopkins Village. Jan’s Beach Cabana is licensed by the Belize Tourism Board. This can be your ultimate relaxing vacation. Enjoy the day sunning or reading in the beach chairs. Play in the beautiful shallow waters of the Caribbean. A 10 minute walk South will take you to Mangos Beachfront Bar which is open most nights for great food and drinks and games to play. Visit the restaurants, shops, spas and dive shops at the resorts just minutes away. Just a little further north, but still minutes away, visit the local shops and restaurants of Hopkins Village. Take a drumming lesson at the Garifuna Drumming Center in North Hopkins. Your visit can also be the adventure of a lifetime. Snorkel or scuba dive the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. Visit Glovers Atoll and the many pristine cayes located right off shore. If you are interested in hiking, ziplining, repelling, kayaking, tubing, bird and animal watching, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mayflower/Bocawina National Parks are close by. You can also visit Mayan Ruins, go caving, windsurfing and fishing. Our manager Candace Carney with La Vida Loco Realty, can provide you with all the information you need to enjoy your stay. She can point you in the right direction for transportation, tours, and adventures. Another option is to rent a car or golf cart and enjoy the area on your own. Candace can assist with information for self-guided exploration and vehicle rentals as well. Just ask and she will be happy to assist you. Jan's Beach Cabana is licensed by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Gold Standard Approved.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Garden
Map of Stann Creek District
House in Stann Creek District
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(88 Reviews)
8.0
Nice, quiet location after staying in downtown Hopkins.
Everything we needed !
10.0
My husband and I stayed for a month. Everything was exactly as described. We would stay here again. Thanks!!
10.0
My husand I stayed stayed for 3 nights and he said it was his favorite place we stayed! Its not right in the main part of town so its very quiet. The cabana was very clean and had all the amenities we could have needed. We'd definitely go back again if we return to Hopkins!
5.0
Loved this property. It had the perfect Caribbean feel and the location was great. Candace was easily accessible and helpful. Would love to return!
5.0
We had a great time and enjoyed the views and easy access to the sea. Just a short drive into town gave us a huge taste of the Garifuna culture in Hopkins.
5.0
You must stay to understand the moonrises and sunrises !! Astronomical !!!
Loved all of it !
5.0
We had a marvelous time. The house was exactly what we were hoping for. It had everything we needed. The beach was quiet and beautiful. We enjoyed watching and listening to the birds in the morning while having coffee and juice on the deck. We used the air conditioning at night as it was very warm and humid while we were there. The many wonderful restaurants and activities were close and accessible. We can't wait to come back and would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We spent a week at Jan's Beach Cabana and had an amazing time!! The cabana was the perfect size and had everything we needed! Cheryl had the place immaculate when we arrived!! There are a lot of reviews on here pertaining to ants. I kept the counters clean and didn't have any issues! Highly recommend! We absolutely loved Hopkins!
5.0
Perfect !
5.0
Really loved this place. We went swimming almost everyday. We used the bikes almost everyday to ride to town which takes about 20 minutes and half of the way is a dirt road. It is too far to walk to town and that is where most of the restaurants are. There are two places you can eat/drink that are in walking distance from this house which is located in a neighborhood. If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle this is the place. We did several tours while we in Hopkins. We had an amazing time with lucky where I went snorkeling and my husband went spearfishing. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
5.0
We loved the house and and waterfront location. The water is very shallow so you can walk far out into the water. There were tons of sand dollars on the ocean floor. Two bikes are provided but the dirt road is rough and it is some distance to get to Hopkins so we didn’t use them. It’s a fairly easy drive into Hopkins for food and entertainment. The amenities were nice including owner providing two 5 gallon jugs of drinking water. Air conditioning present but we chose to throw open all the windows and enjoy the breeze. Would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
5.0
Not much to say as it was all wonderful!!
5.0
We stayed here for a week in December and absolutely loved it. The place is spotless and private, you even have your own beach. Even though the water was a bit choppy, we swam every day - what a treat! The town of Hopkins is wonderful, the people there are the nicest you will ever meet. After looking around a bit I believe that Jan’s cabana is by far the best place that you can stay. It is very reasonably priced for how awesome it is. Highly recommended!
5.0
Excellent
4.0
The property was very nice and the yard was in a well kept condition. The Wifi router was down but was replaced promptly. Our morning coffees where amazing enjoying beautiful sunrises almost every day. Great neighbors also new friends. You can't beat the relaxed lifestyle of Hopkins Belize. We will be back soon.
4.0
As I wrote in the Guest Journal in the cabana, Jan's Beach Cabana was great! Tasteful decor, very comfortable and stocked with everything we needed to cook, etc. It was a pleasure working with Cheryl, the Property Manager, who was very responsive. The major issue that we had to contend with during our entire stay was the "sargassum" all along the shore. The water was contaminated, had an awful odor (we bought scented candles) and we were unable to enjoy the otherwise beautiful Caribbean Sea. The shore on each side of the cabana was also full of trash--mostly plastics--that had washed up. To compensate we spent a lot of money on people to take us on a speedboat to the Cays 8 miles from the Belize shore. We wish we had known about this problem in advance.
4.0
Belize Anniversary Vacation
As I wrote in the Guest Journal in the cabana, Jan's Beach Cabana was great! Tasteful decor, very comfortable and stocked with everything we needed to cook, etc. It was a pleasure working with Cheryl, the Property Manager, who was very responsive. The major issue that we had to contend with during our entire stay was the "sargassum" all along the shore. The water was contaminated, had an awful odor (we bought scented candles) and we were unable to enjoy the otherwise beautiful Caribbean Sea. The shore on each side of the cabana was also full of trash--mostly plastics--that had washed up. To compensate we spent a lot of money on people to take us on a speedboat to the Cays 8 miles from the Belize shore. We wish we had known about this problem in advance.
5.0
This is a great spot and location for doing activities outside of town and enjoying Hopkins. Also a very good value. Clean and well kept. We would stay here again.
10.0
This is a great spot and location for doing activities outside of town and enjoying Hopkins. Also a very good value. Clean and well kept. We would stay here again.
5.0
Great spot! April 19-22, 2022
This is a great spot and location for doing activities outside of town and enjoying Hopkins. Also a very good value. Clean and well kept. We would stay here again.
5.0
Jan’s Cabana was the perfect fit for our stay in Hopkins. Peer was a great host and showed us the property and we had a great dinner at his restaurant, Peer’s Place! The cabana was clean and we used the kitchen to cook breakfast each day. The bed was very comfortable and you have your own private beach space when you stay here! We used the bicycles provided to get around town. Hopkins is a quiet and tightly knit community. All the locals we met were authentically nice and wanted to interact with us so we made many new friends while here. We keep saying we want to just quit our life here in America and move to Hopkins! We felt safe and welcome everywhere we went. Please consider staying here. You’ll thank me later! Thank you Jan, Peer and all of Hopkins……we WILL be back.
5.0
You’re going to want to stay here!
Jan’s Cabana was the perfect fit for our stay in Hopkins. Peer was a great host and showed us the property and we had a great dinner at his restaurant, Peer’s Place! The cabana was clean and we used the kitchen to cook breakfast each day. The bed was very comfortable and you have your own private beach space when you stay here! We used the bicycles provided to get around town. Hopkins is a quiet and tightly knit community. All the locals we met were authentically nice and wanted to interact with us so we made many new friends while here. We keep saying we want to just quit our life here in America and move to Hopkins! We felt safe and welcome everywhere we went. Please consider staying here. You’ll thank me later! Thank you Jan, Peer and all of Hopkins……we WILL be back.
5.0
This is a great little place to stay! Quiet and right on the water. Ocean breezes and beautiful sunrises are what you will find here. Perfect geographical location for seeing all of Belize's mainland. An hour to Placencia and 2 hrs 45 minutes to San Ignacio (Mayan ruins and beautiful jungle/waterfalls). The price per night is very fair. Hopkins is a quaint little town with good food and friendly people.
5.0
Great little place
This is a great little place to stay! Quiet and right on the water. Ocean breezes and beautiful sunrises are what you will find here. Perfect geographical location for seeing all of Belize's mainland. An hour to Placencia and 2 hrs 45 minutes to San Ignacio (Mayan ruins and beautiful jungle/waterfalls). The price per night is very fair. Hopkins is a quaint little town with good food and friendly people.
5.0
Very nice beach side place. No complaints. Property manager (Peer) was very helpful. Highly recommend. PS. Rainy season June through November.
5.0
Very nice place ….
Very nice beach side place. No complaints. Property manager (Peer) was very helpful. Highly recommend. PS. Rainy season June through November.
5.0
First off, Peer is the best host. He was very helpful and just made you feel relaxed and welcome with in minutes of arriving. You'll need to stop at Peer's Place to pick up your keys and I recommend enjoying one of his delicious meals. Jan's Cabana was in a great location, Ocean views every morning, quite neighborhood, walking distance to the marina. The perfect place for a small group to stay. The place has most everything, but no TV or Radio and no washer or dryer, but there is laundry service (Elsa's) downtown. The Bank is an ATM across from the Police station off Hopkins Rd. They do have wifi and plenty of beach. The water is clear and waist high for several 100 yards, great location for small kids to get in the water. All private piers, can be accessed until 6pm, the one just two house down was nice. Only had one couple in there house next to us. The other's near us had no one there at the time we visited. The locals are super friendly, helpful and laid back. The downtown area of Hopkins isn't grand, there is no Starbucks, fastfood restaurant, Walmarts, or grand high rises. What you will find: Great food and drinks (Peer's Place, other's), several grocery stores, fresh fruits and Veggies stands, and the best beer ever (Belikin).if your there on a Friday, Market day happens right next to Peer's Place on the beach. There is a couple of resorts: Almond Bay, The Jaguar Reef. there is one large gift shop, they have all the local things your looking for. Plenty of places to go on tours or do it on your own tours. If your into fishing, snorkeling, diving, there is a lot of tour guides. I recommend going to the Marina, plus you can just walk there from the cabana. FYI! watch out for the speed bumps on the roadways and Hopkins One way streets is two ways! The natural parks and waterfalls (clear, cold, drinkable water) are awesome, the Mayan ruins (just a few hours away) will take your breath away, both figuratively and literally (good hiking shoes recommended) If you rent a vehicle, I recommend Crystal rentals, they have Jeep 4x4's, which you will need, since most of the roads are off road style. Gas stations are only near major city's (Hopkins has two) highways are two lane, bumps, and not a lot of traffic. Oh! One more tip, Don't take the Coastal Hwy, it isn't completed. We made the mistake of following the GPS and started our off road adventure early. We did make it to Hopkins, but we wouldn't do it again, until the Highway is completed.
5.0
Best little secret in Belize!
First off, Peer is the best host. He was very helpful and just made you feel relaxed and welcome with in minutes of arriving. You'll need to stop at Peer's Place to pick up your keys and I recommend enjoying one of his delicious meals. Jan's Cabana was in a great location, Ocean views every morning, quite neighborhood, walking distance to the marina. The perfect place for a small group to stay. The place has most everything, but no TV or Radio and no washer or dryer, but there is laundry service (Elsa's) downtown. The Bank is an ATM across from the Police station off Hopkins Rd. They do have wifi and plenty of beach. The water is clear and waist high for several 100 yards, great location for small kids to get in the water. All private piers, can be accessed until 6pm, the one just two house down was nice. Only had one couple in there house next to us. The other's near us had no one there at the time we visited. The locals are super friendly, helpful and laid back. The downtown area of Hopkins isn't grand, there is no Starbucks, fastfood restaurant, Walmarts, or grand high rises. What you will find: Great food and drinks (Peer's Place, other's), several grocery stores, fresh fruits and Veggies stands, and the best beer ever (Belikin).if your there on a Friday, Market day happens right next to Peer's Place on the beach. There is a couple of resorts: Almond Bay, The Jaguar Reef. there is one large gift shop, they have all the local things your looking for. Plenty of places to go on tours or do it on your own tours. If your into fishing, snorkeling, diving, there is a lot of tour guides. I recommend going to the Marina, plus you can just walk there from the cabana. FYI! watch out for the speed bumps on the roadways and Hopkins One way streets is two ways! The natural parks and waterfalls (clear, cold, drinkable water) are awesome, the Mayan ruins (just a few hours away) will take your breath away, both figuratively and literally (good hiking shoes recommended) If you rent a vehicle, I recommend Crystal rentals, they have Jeep 4x4's, which you will need, since most of the roads are off road style. Gas stations are only near major city's (Hopkins has two) highways are two lane, bumps, and not a lot of traffic. Oh! One more tip, Don't take the Coastal Hwy, it isn't completed. We made the mistake of following the GPS and started our off road adventure early. We did make it to Hopkins, but we wouldn't do it again, until the Highway is completed.
5.0
Very laid back & enjoyable. Loved the sand & ocean as a front yard!
5.0
Culture & patadise
Very laid back & enjoyable. Loved the sand & ocean as a front yard!
5.0
We loved this bungalow. It is in a residential neighborhood and had a blast hanging out with the neighbors! the water is shallow and clear. Peer was cool and easy to communicate with. Everything was clean and had exactly what we needed. Highly recommend.
5.0
Great location
We loved this bungalow. It is in a residential neighborhood and had a blast hanging out with the neighbors! the water is shallow and clear. Peer was cool and easy to communicate with. Everything was clean and had exactly what we needed. Highly recommend.
5.0
Can't beat the views from the patio. Nice to to be able to get into the water just steps from the front door.
Property was a described. Check in/out was a breeze. Property is very well maintained. Pride of ownership is evident. Very clean. Very nice linens. Plenty of hot water. Wifi worked well. There is no TV, but there was no need for one. Kitchen stocked as you would expect. Was nice that a few items were provided -- coffee filters, creamer, sugar, salt/pepper, paper towels.
Things are starting to pick up post COVID, but generally things are still a bit quiet. Was ok by us, as we were looking for a low-key relaxing vacation. Worked out perfect.
Couple recommended eateries include Peer's Place, Coconut Husk and Gloria Tugucina (take out, find her on FB). Mango's was great for drinks -- also very close to Jan's Beach Cabana. Typical bar food, except for specials (BBQ chicken was excellent).
Property is located outside of Hopkins Village, as noted in the listed/on map. The road is not paved leading to the property, so it does take a few extra minutes to reach it (unless you drive like a local and ignore the speed bumps....lol).
Property on one side is occupied by full time residents -- they were very nice. Property on the other side was vacant during our stay. Overall, quiet secluded location.
5.0
Room with a View
Can't beat the views from the patio. Nice to to be able to get into the water just steps from the front door.
Property was a described. Check in/out was a breeze. Property is very well maintained. Pride of ownership is evident. Very clean. Very nice linens. Plenty of hot water. Wifi worked well. There is no TV, but there was no need for one. Kitchen stocked as you would expect. Was nice that a few items were provided -- coffee filters, creamer, sugar, salt/pepper, paper towels.
Things are starting to pick up post COVID, but generally things are still a bit quiet. Was ok by us, as we were looking for a low-key relaxing vacation. Worked out perfect.
Couple recommended eateries include Peer's Place, Coconut Husk and Gloria Tugucina (take out, find her on FB). Mango's was great for drinks -- also very close to Jan's Beach Cabana. Typical bar food, except for specials (BBQ chicken was excellent).
Property is located outside of Hopkins Village, as noted in the listed/on map. The road is not paved leading to the property, so it does take a few extra minutes to reach it (unless you drive like a local and ignore the speed bumps....lol).
Property on one side is occupied by full time residents -- they were very nice. Property on the other side was vacant during our stay. Overall, quiet secluded location.
5.0
Great stay!
Jan’s cabana is an excellent place to stay. It provides you with some distance from the resorts and access to restaurants. A great place to stay!
5.0
Perfect for us
Beautifully well kept, perfect views, safe neighborhood, ocean frontage was a joy to play in. The bikes were a nice amenity which we used to explore. Peer has a great restaurant at a different location in Hopkins which if our timing would have allowed we would have eaten there more. Thank you Peer for making us feel welcomed.
5.0
Wonderful place to stay while in Hopkins!
Five stars for sure! Upkeep on the place was immaculate. Well stocked. Pillows were great. Phone provided for local contact - a plus. My husband says it's the best shower we have ever had in Belize. Peer and Marto were friendly and helpful. Thank you for making our stay SO pleasant!
5.0
Wonderful stay at Jan’s Cabana
We stayed for 6 days.
The cabana was so pretty with an amazing view of the ocean. Very well appointed with everything you could need.
We had a rental car but used the bikes a lot to go into town.
There seem to be invisible bugs so use bug spray, especially when on the beach.
We had wanted to do long walks on the beach but it’s not possible in this area so we rode our bikes into town and walked the beach there.
Great outing to the Cockscomb Basin hiking the Tiger Fern trail.
5.0
Unbelievable
Great time the view is outstanding the bed very comfortable and Hopkins is a great place to escape winter.
5.0
Beautiful and quiet!
We stayed for our honeymoon and they took the time to set us up with a bottle of champagne and spell out LOVE on the bed with flower pedals, which was a very nice surprise.
We enjoyed the quiet private beach right out the front door. We enjoyed our stay and made the stay in Hopkins very special for us, on such a special occasion. Peer was friendly and we ate at his restaurant, which was very quiet little place. The water was a little brown and murky so we didn't wind up swimming in the private beach, but we were able to catch the amazing sunrise over the sea, which was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be looking to stay here again on our next visit out. thank you for the hospitality, we enjoyed our time here very much!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Stann Creek District?
The average price for a rental in Stann Creek District is $258 per night. This rental is $79 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Jan's Beach Cabana\/Hopkins\/Beachfront with Spacious Interior\/Gold Standard . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Jan's Beach Cabana\/Hopkins\/Beachfront with Spacious Interior\/Gold Standard pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Jan's Beach Cabana\/Hopkins\/Beachfront with Spacious Interior\/Gold Standard ?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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