Habaru House

Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this house rental

Located in Hopkins, this lovely house for $415 per night is a great option for your next trip. Congratulations! You have found Habaru House on VRBO. VRBO is also showing you “comparable units” to look at. But where are those units are located? How far are the places they suggest staying from the places you want to visit in Belize? We are in the laid-back village of Hopkins, which is a hub of tourism and adventure for central Belize. Beautiful hiking trails and wildlife preserves are close by. Take a day trip to the Mayan Ruins, or turn towards the sea for snorkelling adventures, scuba diving, fishing and paddle boarding. Hopkins is a unique, relaxed village that successfully transitioned from a traditional fishing village into one with an eco-tourism theme. Walk the streets, ride one of our bicycles or rent a golf cart to explore the various eateries, shops featuring local wares, and grocery stores. This is a destination for the adventurous to see the real Belize in Hopkins and its surrounding area; if you are jlooking for a cosmopolitan, busy, up-to-the-minute place, Hopkins is not it. Habaru House is a terrific home base for your Belize adventures. Ideal for families, it is fronted by a gentle, sloping beach with little to no walk-by traffic; we believe we are located on one of the nicest beaches in the country. Enjoy the beautiful ocean from the white sand beach or second floor covered patio with its exotic cane ceiling. Beach chairs, a lazy day hammock, an outside "rinse-off" shower and an outside charcoal grill are all available for your use. South of Hopkins village proper, Habaru House is a 12-20 minute walk to ten outstanding ocean front restaurants and several roadside eateries. We are happy to inform you that our accommodation is a Tourism Gold Standard Recognized Accommodation, which means we have implemented strict measures to mitigate any COVID risks for our guests and employees including disinfecting all surfaces, cleaning, and sanitation of all high touch areas. We sparkle! An emergency cell phone is provided for direct contact with our property managers. Additional minutes can be purchased at the nearby Diversity Cafe. The Habaru House living area is on the second and third floors (see floor plans in picture area). Local artwork and wall hangings enhance the atmosphere. If you choose to "cook in" you will enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen with mahogany cabinets adjacent to the dining and living areas. Or have our housekeeper prepare one or more meals for you; she is an independent contractor and a fantastic cook! Habaru House also has a deluxe ground floor apartment for two: Habaru 31G, which is rented separately (please see VRBO listing 9714405). The deluxe one-bedroom unit is connected to the upstairs house via an internal lockable stairwell and may be rented in addition to Habaru House to expand the total capacity of the rental. The flooring in the living area is Italian marble; bedroom floors are barbajalote; all exterior and interior trims are Belize mahogany; and vaulted ceilings feature a mixture of exotic hardwoods. Doors are hand made from local “poison wood”, known for its outstanding wood grain. The spacious master bedroom suite has exotic cane ceilings and the large master bathroom boasts double sinks, a deep soaker tub and a large separate shower. Habaru House is centrally located to reach many of Belize’s exciting activities. Water-based activities include: Snorkelling trips Scuba diving Fishing; drop fishing, trolling, river and lagoon Fly-fishing Inland Trips: Mayflower Waterfall Hike Mayflower Bocawina waterfall rappelling Jaguar Preserve in the Cockscomb Basin Jungle horse back riding Guided hikes Cave tubing Monkey River trip Xunatunich Mayan Ruins Southern Ruins trip Zip lining Marie Sharp’s factory- HOT sauce Guided bird watching Cocoa farm/chocolate tours Work with our tour partner, Hopkins Kulcha Tours, to plan your stay. The fishing is wonderful! If fresh lobster and conch are in season and something you are looking for, you have come to the right place! The close-by hotels have the best restaurants in Belize, in our opinion. Or even better, go into the village and eat at one of the local restaurants to enjoy a local, cultural “Garifuna” dish. This home-away-from-home features all of the comforts of your own home: flat screen TV, all appliances, reading materials and a variety of games, AC in all living areas. You will not be roughing it on this Belize adventure! Check out the photos. Don’t feel like cleaning, cooking, or doing the laundry on vacation? These services are all available for an additional charge. Make your vacation a true vacation!. Transportation to and from Dangriga airport or from BZE International is also available from Kulcha Tours. A fantastic crew maintains our property. They rake the beach, arrange for the kayaks, and handle any of your concerns; just ask. They treat guests as family and want you to truly enjoy your vacation. How to get here: Major airlines fly into Belize International Airport (BZE). From there you have options: rent a car and drive down to Hopkins (about a 2-2.5 hour drive on the beautiful Hummingbird Highway, or slightly less on the newly completed Coastal Highway. Or, take one of the regional carriers (Tropic Air or Maya Air) to the Dangriga Airport; from there it is only a short 20-25 minute taxi ride to the property. Let us help you have a vacation to remember! Please note: Individuals/groups looking for a "party house" should look elsewhere: this a quiet beach front area and a family home in which we take pride. We value the relationships we have with our neighbours, so if there are complaints, you will be asked to leave.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV

Map of Hopkins

Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(54 Reviews)
5.0
Jan 2024
We had the best stay @ Habaru House. It was tremendously clean and comfy and was stocked with all the things we needed. I loved that they also provided sunscreen, bug spray, water and laundry detergent. The property managers were so helpful and came 2x during our stay to see if we needed anything. The multiple AC wall until were perfect allowing us to adjust our bedrooms to fit individual needs. The house is equipped with kayaks and bikes. Loved having the option for in house chef too. Proximity to all the locals and restaurants made us feel apart of the community, which was our favorite part. House sigs Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Dec 2023
We had a little bit of a rough start, but Anthony (the property manager) was there to help us through - when the water stopped running after a power outage, when the airline lost my luggage, when the beach needed some trash clean-up. And Gillian (the owner) was always reachable and very responsive with any/all questions we had (before and during our stay). The house was clean, comfortable, and roomy. The view was gorgeous (although not located for direct sunrise or sunset viewing). It was great to have access to the bikes and kayaks. The bikes would have been especially helpful if we didn't have a car, to get to the restaurants in the village. The bugs were there - but that is to be expected in Belize. Overall - Habaru House was a great place for us to stay and have a great time with our family.
5.0
Jun 2023
The house was beautiful and clean, the kitchen well-stocked with utensils and gadgets, and the property and view were gorgeous. The covered patio was my favorite spot. The house is located fairly close to the village which was convenient. Only one of the days allowed for kayaking off the beach, but those that went got to see manatees. The host and property manager answered questions very promptly. I do recommend that the procedure to re-start the water pump following a power outage be added to the guest book, but we had no issues getting it resolved quickly with the property manager's assistance. Overall, we all had a really great visit and would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Feb 2023
The Habaru House is beautiful! And perfect for groups. Clean, spacious, right on the beach, and with four bathrooms! Everyone loved it. We’d also recommend hiring Dana for catering a few meals at the house. Her cooking was wonderful. The sea grass as others have mentioned can build up on the beach some days, and other days it’s more clear. This is no fault of the Habaru House since it is dependent on the tides and larger sea grass patterns, and we communicated with Anthony when the beach needed to be raked. Several people in our group swam in the ocean every morning. We would stay here again.
5.0
Jan 2023
We had a wonderful family vacation. The house is larger than we expected. Very large rooms. The large kitchen was great for everyone being able to help cook. The location is close to restaurants and village. However the deck with ocean views was the best.
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2022
This place was perfect in every way, location, the beach, right on the sea, but there was one exception. The furniture in the living room was absolutely horrible. You could not sit on a comfortable couch or chair after a day on the water or exploring the village of Hopkins or even any tours. Please put in new living rm furniture so your guests have a place to relax at the end of the day! If it wasn't for that it would be 5 stars all the way down.
5.0
Aug 2022
Great property. Super location for enjoying the beach. Fishing was good in front of property. Loved using the kayaks and bicycles
5.0
Feb 2022
Wonderful Stay at the Habaru House
Wonderful Stay at the Habaru House
The apartment was perfect for 2 people. It had all the kitchen stuff needed and the location was fabulous as right on the beach and close to great restaurants. Was nice to have bikes and kayaks available too. Bikes were great to get to the village. Only thing missing for us was chaise lounges for suntanning and perhaps more regular cleaning of the beach. Other than that would highly recommend staying here.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Hopkins?

The average price for a rental in Hopkins is $212 per night. This rental is $203 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Habaru House. 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 Habaru House pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Habaru House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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