Alma Del Rio Eco-Comfort on the water- La Alma

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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 779 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Water view

Explore the area

Cristo Rey, Cayo District

San Ignacio Market8 min drive
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture8 min drive
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins9 min drive
Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Alma del Rio is simply the perfect spot to perform the Belizean verb of 'Chillaxing' for the true nature lovers. Our Charming and natural Eco-House is Located on the Macal river only 10 min from San Ignacio on the newly paved road to the famous Pine-ridge. Immersed under huge trees, enjoy the wildlife, pristine views and a secluded river island-beach and swimming spot . Our interior is artfully hand crafted, and is equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay without compromising the environment.
Alma Del Rio is a unique & natural homestay acknowledged by the Belize tourism board as a 'health and safety gold standard facility'. Our house is nested peacefully in the environment. Enjoy our screened lounge with a breathtaking view of the river, often visited by many colorful birds. We have fast WIFI and the perfect view to show off to your colleagues if you are working from afar. We planted a young food forest under the huge Guanacaste trees. Below our house we have a secluded river island with comfortable access (in season). There is a second house on the property, 40' away and separated by dense vegetation. We made all effort to make sure each house has its privacy and yet, if you are a larger group, you can now rent the 2 houses :)
We offer all the amenities to enjoy our river experience: A Cooler, picnic mat, beach towels, water shoes and paddle boards. Enjoy complimentary tropical fruit, handmade soaps, coffee, tea and drinking water. We offer a fully equipped kitchen, a hot and cold shower, board games, a spacious dining table and a lounge area with a great river view. We are Kids friendly!! We do not have AC, but we do have a great river breeze most of the time and by passive cooling the bedrooms stay cool. Our house is environmentally friendly: We use a solar water heater and energy efficient lighting, together with only biodegradable products and minimizing plastic use. We strive to make minimal impact on the environment.
We often bring our two dogs on the property, please let us know if this is an issue.
We offer a natural jungle stay, close to town and near famous attractions. Mind that living in nature means we do get visits from multi-legged or flying critters inside the house. The occasional bangs from falling branches and the chirps and clicks of the geckos add to the tunes to the beautiful orchestra of nature playing for us :)
*Minimum 2 nights stay.

Property manager

Hadas Perry

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

San Ignacio

Located in San Ignacio, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maya Biosphere Reserve and Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, while Sa'c Tunich and Upe Nai - Living Maya Immersion are cultural highlights. Green Hills Butterfly Ranch and Belize Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Cristo Rey, Cayo District

What's nearby

San Ignacio Market - 8 min drive
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 8 min drive
Green Iguana Conservation Project - 8 min drive
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 9 min drive
Belize Botanic Gardens - 28 min drive

Getting around

San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 6 min drive
Tolacca Smokehouse - 3 min drive
Bambu Tea + Coffee (Santa Elena) - 6 min drive
Hode's - 5 min drive
The Guava Limb Café - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alma Del Rio Eco-Comfort on the water- La Alma pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Alma Del Rio Eco-Comfort on the water- La Alma?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alma Del Rio Eco-Comfort on the water- La Alma?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alma Del Rio Eco-Comfort on the water- La Alma located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture, San Ignacio Market and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts. Branch Mouth is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

9 Apr 2024

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

Great spot on the river close to town

We really enjoyed this accommodation. It was very easily accessed from San Ignacio. Comfortable and beautiful. We would stay here again, hands down!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H., Parker, Colorado, USA

13 June 2023

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

Beautiful home, good location

We loved staying at Alma del Rio. Hadas and her family were so kind and helpful and so welcoming. The home is beautiful and they’ve given a lot of attention detail. The grounds are gorgeous. She had many fruit trees and beautiful flowers everywhere and there’s a bird feeding station where you can leave fruit and watch the birds (and the occasional lizards) come to snack on it. We loved listening to the birds and geckos and watching the sun set in the evenings and we had fun using the paddle boards in the Macal river just down the hill. The only complaint was that the house was very hot and because it’s open to the outside lots of bugs get in. The location was great though - close to town but feels like you’re totally removed from it all. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

15 Apr 2023

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

Amazing all around!

Booking a stay at Alma del Rio is a must if you’re traveling to San Ignacio. I can’t say enough about this place. It’s secluded yet not too far from the city. The property is absolutely gorgeous and the caretakers are some of the most lovely people you’ll ever meet! Hadas and her family were out of town during our stay but still kept in great communication with us. Elmer and Dora met us at the property when we checked in and were so warm and welcoming. It was an amazing end to a long and stressful travel day! The house itself and the property are stunning. Our boys loved exploring and hanging out down by the river. A big shoutout to Elder (not to be confused with Elmer) who showed us around the property and the different plants and trees growing around us. He was kind enough to get some fresh coconuts and break them open for us for some fresh coconut water! We are looking forward to visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

4 July 2022

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

Great stay

The whole family enjoyed our stay. The house was extremely clean and exactly as described. The attention to detail in the cabin was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

randomransom

9 Apr 2022

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

Randomransom

Beautiful house, and an excellent location. Hosts are as nice as they come.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hadas Perry

Alma del Rio, the 'soul of the river', is named after our little Alma Sophia, who was born here in Belize and is raised among its diverse nature and culture.
We've been living in Belize for nearly 10 years. For the first two years we managed a luxury island resort and presently own a business introducing and distributing renewable energy products. We bring into Alma del Rio all we know and believe in - professional hospitality and environmental awareness.
We will be more than happy to help you get around, visit the best destinations and plan your trip according to your preferences and budget. We know the hospitality industry in Belize well and will be glad to share our knowledge with you.
Have a wonderful day!
Tom, Hadas & Alma