I can't say enough good things about Dolphin Beach Villa.  You will not regret booking it.  I'll share a few things I was unclear about before coming, thinking it might help some of you.  There are 2 bedrooms on the bottom floor, one bedroom on the main/2nd floor with the kitchen and 2 porches. The 4th bedroom is on the 3rd floor as it's own stand-alone retreat with 2 porches as well (our teenage son LOVED having that as his bedroom).  The 4th floor is the penthouse deck with incredible views.  One review mentioned not liking there being people around the house but it didn't bother us at all.  Just like you would have staff at a high end resort, these staff did a fantastic job keeping the house, pool and beach clean and treating us to coconut waters from coconuts picked from the trees in the back while we were lounging at the pool. If you're looking to have an absolutely secluded vacation where you interact with absolutely no one, this might not be the best pick for you.  Our excursions were seamlessly arranged and so worth it.  The snorkeling was the best I've ever experienced.  The chef?  Oh, I can't tell you what a delight it was.  The golf cart to go down to the village was a bonus treat (but it is a 10/15 minute ride in the golf cart, so just something to keep in mind). I hope we can return and would highly this vacation home to anyone wanting to experience un-belizeable Belize.

Our vacation was wonderful! The Gecko customer service was phenomenal. The communication was great. Everyone was so helpful. The house was beautiful. It had everything we needed. The views were gorgeous. The grounds were great. We will definitely be back.

We made our first trip to Belize from 2/1–2/8/2026 with three couples, celebrating two 50th birthdays, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. The Gecko concierge team coordinated all the details in advance — excursions, massages, groceries — making the planning effortless. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and cared for. A Gecko team member greeted us with a delicious beverage, chips and salsa, and a full tour of the home. The house is exactly as described: beautiful, private, right on the water, and incredibly spacious. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom, plus an extra to spare. The service throughout the week was exceptional. Daily housekeeping (including laundry), drinking water on two levels, and fully stocked paper products meant we never had to worry about a thing. We loved the fresh coconut water drinks the team made for us. The chef-prepared meals were outstanding, and the birthday cake and decorations made our celebrations feel truly special. Even though the weather was a bit cooler than ideal for swimming, we enjoyed relaxing outdoors, walking the beach, and playing frisbee golf. Decorating a fence board to leave our mark on the property was such a fun touch. The included 6-person golf cart was perfect for getting around — we never needed to rent a car. We made many trips into the village for amazing food, drinks, and entertainment, and met some of the kindest people all week long. The laid-back atmosphere was exactly the escape we needed from everyday life. We can’t thank the Gecko team enough for making this such an incredible experience. We truly can’t wait to come back!

Great property and fantastic services. House is short golf cart drive to many restaurants and bars. People were very friendly.