Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard
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.
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Hopkins
Located in Hopkins, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Anderson Lagoon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lebeha Drumming Center and Blue Marlin Dock. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 39 min drive - 28.9 km
Getting around
Dangriga (DGA) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Roast Coffeehouse - 6 min drive
Ella's Cool spot - 8 min drive
Oasis Fitness Gym & Cafe - 4 min drive
Maxim’s Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
J & J Cool Spot - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard ?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Jan's Beach Cabana/Hopkins/Beachfront with Spacious Interior/Gold Standard located?
Nestled on the beach, this Hopkins holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Anderson Lagoon, Hopkins Village Beach and Sittee Point. Hopkins Pier and Lebeha Drumming Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabana was clean and well maintained. Excellent communication and suggestions from the host and the property manager and maintenance man were helpful and friendly. Marto even showed us how to cut open coconuts to get to the coconut water inside and gave us some to drink. Wonderful location - would absolutely recommend staying here!
The photos and details on this property are spot on. The most relaxing and refreshing vacation location ever. Martin is amazing and accommodating. Mangoes is a short walk as is Sittee River Marina. The home and amenities were 5 stars.
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.
Craig M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing Jan's Beach Cabana. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
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!
Tania N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Hope you can make it back to Belize soon.
This is the second time staying here and will continue to return. It’s all about location location location!! The sunrises are spectacular! Candace was prompt with our requests and the place is comfortable and clean. We will see you next year!!
Melissa B.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again next year. -Candace
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!
Taralee A.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2022
Thanks for staying with us Taralee. We are so glad you liked your holiday at Jan’s Cabana.
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!
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.
Sandra G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kevin
1 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Overall this property exceeded all expectations. There were a few kitchen items that could be updated because my partner likes to cook but we made do. The bed was comfortable and the view of the beach was spectacular. I wish I had known about the sand fleas and could have sprayed up because they liked my pheromones and I came home with many itchy bites. There were many excellent restaurants in town. The Paddle Board for lunch was one of our favorites and pizza at the Driftwood. Snorkeling was a blast and we rented a car (highly recommended) so were able to drive around the country and experience all there was to see. What we found about the town of Hopkins was there were many different cultures - the Garifuna being one of our favorites. Be sure you experience the Garifuna drumming. We will surely be back to visit as it was truly a Paradise.
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.
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.
Kevin G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2023
Thanks for staying with us and we hope you come back soon!
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.
Robert W.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Robert, thankyou for your review. We are glad to know you enjoyed the house. We are sorry for the unfortunate issue with the sargassum seaweed. This is unfortunately out of our control and is something that effects the whole Caribbean at unpredictable times. There was no issues when you booked and the nature of the situation is that it can be here today and gone tomorrow so we try to explain the situation and do our best to make sure guests have all the options available to enjoy their holiday. There is plenty of things to do around Hopkins and resort pools available to day users when the seaweed situation is at its worst. The ocean plastics is another issue that comes with the seaweed mats and we do try our best to keep the property clean but we cannot do much about the trash that impacts neighbouring properties unfortunately. Currently the sargassum is minimal and the beach and waters are enjoyable. We appreciate your business.
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.
Heather C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2021
Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Hope to see you again Heather