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Habaru House

Habaru House

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Property grounds

Overview of Habaru House

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Popular LocationHopkins Village Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHopkins Pier16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSittee Point11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Habaru House

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.

Property manager

Gillian England
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Shallow, gentle sloping beach ideal for youngsters

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
All service dogs welcome. Cleaning fee req'd

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hopkins

Located in Hopkins, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marie Sharp's Factory and Blue Marlin Dock. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hopkins, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hopkins Pier - 16 min walk
  • Anderson Lagoon - 9 min drive
  • Sittee Point - 11 min drive
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ella's Cool spot - 7 min walk
  • Driftwood Pizza Shack - 20 min walk
  • Bahay Fiesta - 3 min drive
  • The Big Dock Ceviche Bar - 3 min drive
  • Maxim’s Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Habaru House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Habaru House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Habaru House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Habaru House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hopkins Village Beach and Hopkins Pier. Anderson Lagoon is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great time
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House and Property
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach home in Hopkins
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Encinitas, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly Town
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gillian England

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We live in Western Canada, but have developed a love for Belize, and especially the quiet, laid-back Hopkins over the past several years. Our new house is our family get-away, but we'd like to share it with other travellers as well.

Languages:

English

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