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Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool

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A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden furniture, and a view of the landscape.
A stone pathway leading through a lush, green landscape with dense trees and vegetation.
A view through a doorway into a dining area with a table and chairs, a small kitchen area with a sink and countertop, and a view of greenery outside.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a forested area.
A spacious living area with a colorful sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Elena, Cayo district
  • Place, Macal River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Ignacio Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3/ TV Room suite

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Children bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 for master &children bedrooms

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 for TVroom/3rd bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool

Nestled amongst lush tropical forest on a breezy hilltop just outside of downtown San Ignacio, our serene 3-bedroom home awaits your arrival. Casa Hill View offers stunning near-360° panoramic views of the surrounding Maya Mountains and its resident tropical birds. Enjoy ample space for solo quiet time in a hammock, or gathering over morning coffee in the open-concept living space and attached sunrise deck. Amenities include pool, high-speed wifi, two rainfall showers, and optional in-house chef.
The Space
All three bedrooms offer complete privacy and comfortable beds (1 king, 1 double, 2 twins). The double bedroom on one end of the home has a bonus tv lounge attached. The other two private bedrooms open onto a sprawling screened-in porch perfect for reading and yoga. The sloping gardens and walkways off the eastern pool deck offer superb birdwatching and sunrise views.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Toys available (mega blocks, legos, jenga, etc.)
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Events

No events allowed
Music strictly at low level only at ALL times.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly not allowed. Not smoking on decks either.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the surface kitchen clean, the rest can stay as it is. We take care of garbage, linens, towels, refrigerator, etc.
Lock all doors and close master bedroom window for the rain.
Open the gate by getting closer to it. Comeback to leave the remote control on the kitchen island. The gardener will close the gate afterward. Lock the main door on your way out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unregistered guests allowed. Kindly keep the door close when A/C is in function in the bedroom. Music at low level only.
No dogs inside the house. We find it rude when you throw your beer caps over the decks around the property. Smoking not allowed.
Use only the set of towels that have been provided to you. Avoid cleaning muddy feet with white towels. Let us know when something breaks its helpful.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 21346
Property # 420128vb
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
Note from host: Music strictly at low level only at ALL times.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Ignacio

Located in San Ignacio, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and Lower Dover are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and Aguacate Lagoon Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and Belize Botanic Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Santa Elena, Cayo district

What's nearby

  • Macal River - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • San Ignacio Market - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hive - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ko-Ox Han-Nah - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Guava Limb Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lola’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Urban Brownie Basket - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool located?

This family-friendly San Ignacio holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belize River, San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and San Ignacio Market. Macal River and Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 99 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely stunning. It sits on top of a hill and captures an amazing breeze through the massive whole house sliding doors. It features beautiful modern architecture that blends seamlessly with the beautiful jungle view from the top of the hill it is perched upon. It is fully fenced/gated with a key fob for easy entry to the property. It feels extremely secure. It features lush, pristine landscaping all around which is lit at night for a peaceful ambiance. The pool is fantastic for cooling off after a day hiking in the jungle or exploring the myriad of local restaurants. The pool has a gate from the massive covered porch that can be extended to keep little ones out when desired. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location that is convenient to town (5 min. drive to grocery store) but with large private grounds and great bird watching. House and property are wonderfully designed and the kitchen well-equipped. Host and housekeeper are very responsive, pleasant, and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was amazing with a beautiful view. If you like watching birds with your morning coffee this is A+. Super friendly and helpful with any questions you have. Good location for the trips to Xunantunich and ATM caves.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect. It's one of the cleanest houses we've ever had the pleasure of staying at and the setting was beautiful. The hosts clearly care for this home. Highlights: breakfast on the deck with the sunrise, toucans in the trees, multiple hammocks for relaxing, a nice path to the end of the property, amazing view, and cool breezes at night. Open up the wall of glass doors and the windows and it was extremely pleasant. The house is spacious and our family of four was very comfortable. We loved the cool pool after returning from touring all day. All the necessities like towels, cookware, and bottled water are provided. Consuelo is a gem and I highly recommend requesting she cook a meal for you. She's lovely and the dinner was a treat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and great location. The pool was well maintained and felt so nice after hiking. All communication with the owner was easy and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

The property was beautiful, clean and well kept. The view is amazing and the property owner is extremely helpful and communicative. We used the owners cook and recommended tour guide as well and both could not have been better. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful scenery

The home was a great place to stay and provided a new experience of life in a jungle-like environment. It was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Cayo District

Our family had a great time during our spring break. The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location for our day trips to the ATM cave, Mayan ruins in Belize, and visiting Tikal. The host was great and met us on arrival and was there for check out. You should also consider arranging for the arrival dinner. It was really good and made for a relaxing first night.the gardens were beautiful, well maintained and the kids loved the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Base for touring the Belize jungle and ruins

Awesome stay. We really enjoyed the location and awesome view which is above the jungle outside of Santa Elena. We felt a part of the community. The pool is awesome and the wildlife viewing is great from the patio and pool area. Katia and her entire staff of workers were great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The house was beautiful. The view as soon as you walk in the front door was better than the pictures could do justice. Communication was a 10 on a 5 scale. I cant say enough about how fast, informative and amazing all communication was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home base for the Cayo

This is a very nice home in a beautiful location. We stayed here for a week while exploring the Cayo. The view from the deck in amazing. The pool was a nice to cool off in during the really hot afternoons. The host, Consuelo, was great and we had her cook dinner twice at the house (I highly recommend it).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great! We loved staying here, communication with Katia was easy, and Consuelo was a sweetheart. The pool was much larger than the pictures made it look, and we enjoyed swimming in it every day! The grounds were beautiful also, and we felt like we were in an oasis in the middle of the jungle!A few cautions: the road at the end is a bit bumpy and steep. If you go the wrong way it is REALLY steep and 100
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We miss it so much!

The house was incredible. The property was perfection. The host was responsive, and Consuela is the most lovely human! Make sure you arrange to have Consuela cook - it was one of our very favorite experiences during our few days in Santa Elena. I hope we will be back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Beautiful home with an amazing view. The home was clean and plenty of room for our family of five. We loved spending time in the pool after long hot days doing adventures. We had a delicious meal cooked by the property manager and the owner went above beyond aiding us in getting a left sweatshirt. Will definitely stay at this magical home again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property with our 3 teenage children for four nights. The view of the hillside is spectacular and the property is one of the most unique and beautiful that we have ever stayed. The directions to the house were very clear. The road up to the house is unpaved and pretty bumpy. Only one room has air conditioning but the others have fans and they helped on the hot nights. One of our favorite memories of the trip was having Consuelo cook a traditional Belizean meal. We will never forget how delicious and special it was!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazingly beautiful and overall comfortable home in Santa Elena, Belize. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable and the bedding was soft. The home was clean and secure.The only disappointment was when I read "ac" in the description, I presumed more of the home would have ac. The only ac was in a small bedroom that had a double bed. Overall, the home is very open and a constant breeze kept it mostly comfortable.I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

what an amazing find!

We just loved our time in this beautiful home. Tons of space, completely surrounded by nature, well equipped home, brilliantly designed to take advantage of the breeze, a refreshing pool to dip in, dark sky for stargazing, perfect view of the sunset and sunrise, tucans in the trees during sunrise, comfortable beds, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, lots of towels, and the host is a wealth of knowledge on the area and super responsive! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hillview House

This house in Santa Elena is so cool! Our family of 5 stayed here for three nights. The house itself is well maintained, very spacious and clean. The views around the property are gorgeous and the surroundings are lush and so peaceful. We had Consuelo cook for us one nights and it was the best as she prepared food and cleaned up everything after. We got to relax after a long day. And Consuelo is so sweet and helpful. Wonderful stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This house is AMAZING! It is the coolest concept design, a stunning location, and the host, Katia and her helper Consuelo did a phenomenal job welcoming us. Communication was top notch. This house is a rare find big enough to host a family with three teens. Lots of space to take a break!The only cons- only one bedroom room has AC. Absolutely no big deal in the cooler months, but if you aren't acclimated to BZ heat it might get toastier. The floor plan is definitely designed to keep the breeze flowing through the house and there are plenty of fans. There was no hot tub as advertised, but the infinity pool is extra cool!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic home!

Gorgeous home and grounds. Katia is super helpful and responsive. The only issue we had was that the new girl they were training didn’t provide us all the information she should have during check in. Katia was quick to help out when we needed it, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home

We had a great 3 nights in Santa Elena. The home was perfect for us, three teenage boys, my husband and I. Katia had great communication, made excellent recommendations for some fun adventures while we were there. Consuelo cooked us a delicious Christmas dinner. We couldn’t have asked for a better meal, eating on the veranda with a beautiful view overlooking the hills. So pretty! The home is a great location for adventures around San Ignacio and an excellent place to retreat to after a busy day. Comfy beds, hot showers, hammocks everywhere, just sit back and relax:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at this stunning hilltop rental property with breezy breathtaking panoramic views and a luxurious pool. This modern home exceeded all expectations, providing a truly unforgettable experience. The property manager, Consuelo, was exceptional, ensuring our stay was flawless. Her warm hospitality and attention to detail were remarkable. To top it off, Consuelo treated us to a delectable homemade meal one evening, which was both delicious and reasonably priced. I cannot recommend this property enough - it truly offers the perfect combination of beauty, comfort, and outstanding service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot all around

Our group of 6 were extremely impressed with the beauty of this home; little extra touches and beautiful wood throughout; sitting on the dining room deck overlooking the amazing view of the jungle/forest; coming home after a day exploring and taking a dip in the pool; Consuela cooked for us 1 night - it was a nice break and great food. Katia answered any inquiries quickly and was very helpful with directions and details. The gardener kept the grounds clean and always had a smile; the resident dogs were very friendly and so well behaved. All 6 of us were pleasantly surprised and would not hesitate to recommend to friends or go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katia Paradis

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We built our dream house property in 2008 and feel it is the best place to live in Belize!

Why they chose this property

The property sets on the top of a breezy hill with a majestic view we never get tired of looking at. It offers the privacy and intimacy of a resort while not being too isolated and close to the groceries store and bustling village life. In fact, we were not the first one to find this location as a premium spot, while building the foundations of the house, we found 2 ancient Mayan foundations laying one on top of another. We believe it is a great property for those who go for the car rental option, preferably a SUV, either in San Ignacio or Belize City and explore the area at their own rhythm without being bound to any schedule. The road access to the house is a dirt path, often bumpy, that gets muddy on rainy season. Inquire about drop-offs or pick-ups in town.

What makes this property unique

On days where everyone complains about heat and humidity and get to our place, they are always surprised by how much more comfortable and cooler it is up there. The locations is ideal : close to town with spectacular views but it feels like far away.

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