Beach loungers on the sand directly in front of the villa

Families · Secret Beach · Ambergris Caye · Belize

The family villa with the calm water

Waist-deep, glass-clear shallows out front, a bunk room built for six, and a chef who has the nuggets covered. Belize is the easy Caribbean with kids; this is the easy house.

Rated 5.0 on Google  ·  Featured on Airbnb Luxe  ·  Whole villa, sleeps 12

The short version

Why families pick this house

Book direct and welcome cocktails (or the drinks of your choice) for the whole party are on us.

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Water
Shallow, calm, clear
Bunk room
Sleeps 6, own TV
Sleeps
Up to 12
Bathrooms
Five
Kids' meals
On every menu
Pool
Saltwater, shallow end
Why Belize

The easiest Caribbean trip with children

Belize speaks English, takes US dollars, sits two to five hours' flight from most of the United States and runs on Central Time. The paperwork is a passport.

Ambergris Caye adds the reef, the flats and an island that moves by golf cart. Secret Beach adds the part that matters most with small children: water you can stand in fifty metres from shore, with no surf and no seaweed. Our guide to Belize with kids covers flights, health, safety and what to pack; this page is about the house.

The water

Shallows, pool, dock and sand

The dock and the waist-deep, clear shallows of the west shoreThe shallows
Waist-deep, glass-clear and warm for a long way out. Parents supervise; nobody fights the surf.
The saltwater pool and sun deck with the sea beyondThe pool
Saltwater, with a shallow end, a submerged bench and wide entry steps, right off the great room.
Paddleboards and kayaks beside the private dock, included with the villaThe dock
Paddleboards and kayaks in calm water — beginners are paddling within minutes.
Beach loungers on the sand directly in front of the villaThe sand
Cornhole and bocce on the beach, sunbeds for the adults, the whole shore to walk.
Who sleeps where

A bunk room for the kids, three king suites for the adults

Sleeps up to 12: three king suites and the Lagoon Bunk Room with two queens below, two twins above — its own television, a desk and an en-suite bathroom. Five bathrooms in all: four en-suite plus a half bathroom.

The Primary Suite: king bed behind a wall of glass that opens to a private deck over the water
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The Primary Suite

King bed behind a wall of glass that opens to its own deck over the water.

King · En-suite · Private deck
The Orchid Suite: second-floor king with a private balcony over the pool and the sea
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The Orchid Suite

Second-floor king with a private balcony over the pool and the sea.

King · En-suite · Balcony
The Palm Suite: king bed with floor-to-ceiling glass and a corner window facing the sea
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The Palm Suite

King bed with a corner window that keeps the sea in view from the pillow.

King · En-suite · Sea view
The bunk room's balcony doors and sea view
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The Lagoon Bunk Room

Two queens below, two twins above, its own television, a desk with wired internet, and the same sea view.

2 queens + 2 twins · Sleeps 6 · En-suite
Meals

Breakfast is done, and the kids' plates are on every menu

Breakfast is included every morning. Lunches, dinners and cocktails are optional, chosen on the pre-arrival form so the ingredients are stocked for your selected meals — including the children's favourites.

Breakfast at the villa: fresh fruit, oatmeal and orange juiceBreakfast, included
Fruit, eggs, oatmeal, fresh juice — cooked by Delma and on the table while the adults have coffee.
Quesadillas with fresh salsa and dipsKids' plates
Pizza, nuggets, burgers, hot dogs and quesadillas on every lunch and dinner menu.
Fresh fish and shrimp in a lime and caper butter sauceGrown-up dinners
The day's catch, lobster in season, ceviche and curries at the chef's table after bedtime.
A cocktail with a salted rim and a slice of lime, mixed by Everaldo at the villa barAfter bedtime
Everaldo mixes on the dock or the upper terrace by the fire tables. Welcome cocktails are on us when you book direct.
Days out

What families actually do here

Most days are the water out front. When you go out, the boat collects you at the dock: Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley are the snorkel trip children remember (rays, turtles, nurse sharks in a metre of water), the Blue Hole flight is an hour that works for any age, and the Maya ruins are a long but easy day for older kids. Beachcombing, the resident iguanas and the spoonbills in the lagoon next door cost nothing. Our four- and eight-day itineraries put it in order.

The Lagoon Bunk Room: two queen beds below and two twins above, sleeps six
The Lagoon Bunk Room: two queens below, two twins above
Practical

The things parents ask about

Blackout drapes in every suite, air conditioning and ceiling fans, quadruple-filtered UV-treated drinking water from every tap, and two people on site every day who know the island.

  • Travelling with a baby or toddler? Tell us on the pre-arrival form and we will arrange what we can
  • Parents supervise children in and around the water, pool and dock
  • A pharmacy and clinics in San Pedro, about forty minutes away; Everaldo knows the numbers
  • Quiet hours 10 PM to 8 AM — the island's rule, and a family's friend
What you get

Included, and what is extra

Included

  • Chef-prepared breakfast every morning, planned on the pre-arrival form
  • Delma (chef) and Everaldo (bar and grounds) on site every day
  • Daily light housekeeping
  • Saltwater pool, private dock and beach; paddleboards, kayaks, pool floats and yard games
  • Starlink plus a wired connection at two desks (television room and bunk room); solar with battery and generator backup
  • Air conditioning, blackout drapes, cooling memory-foam mattresses, Egyptian-cotton bedding
  • 75-inch and 50-inch smart televisions, Sonos indoors and poolside, one in-room safe
  • Turkish beach towels, hair dryers, and quadruple-filtered, UV-treated drinking water from every tap
  • Everaldo meets you at the San Pedro airstrip and guides you to the villa

Optional, arranged before you arrive

  • Chef lunches, dinners and cocktails Chosen on the pre-arrival form, priced per dish and per drink, and shown before you pay.
  • Golf cart Guests rent their own, roughly $35–75 USD a day, license required. Secure parking at the villa.
  • Excursions Snorkeling, fishing and sunset charters with trusted local captains, who can collect you from the dock.
  • Flights and transfers International and island flights, the water ferry and private boat or taxi transfers.
  • Groceries We do not pre-stock groceries, but we are happy to recommend stores if you ask.
Pricing

How the villa is priced

Book direct and welcome cocktails (or the drinks of your choice) for the whole party are on us.

Guest words

Rated 5.0 on Google

Every detail was thoughtfully curated … truly 5-star hospitality from start to finish. The water right outside the villa was crystal clear, calm, and actually swimmable.
Kari G. · family of twelve
No traffic, no sargassum, no stress — just beautiful beach and crystal clear sea as far as the eye can see. I really can’t say enough about the excellent food and location. Heavenly!
C.S. · one-week stay
Each bed has an incredible view of the water … the location on Secret Beach left us breathless. Unbelievable service — I cannot recommend this stunning house enough.
Andrea F. · Google Local Guide

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Getting here

Airport to beach in four steps

  1. Fly to Belize City (BZE)

    Allow a 1.5–2 hour layover for the island connection.

  2. Fifteen minutes to San Pedro (SPR)

    Tropic Air or Maya Island Air, or a 90-minute water ferry from Belize City.

  3. Everaldo meets you at the airstrip

    Secret Beach is about forty minutes by golf cart, or take the Secret Beach water ferry and we meet you at the drop-off.

  4. Rent a golf cart

    The island runs on them. roughly $35–75 USD a day, license required; we recommend MTK (+501 608-6336).

Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM. Everything else is in the Guest Guide.

Secret Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize · 17.9832, -87.9674 · Open in Google Maps

Keep reading

More on staying here

The villa for twelve for the whole extended family. How the chef works. Villas at Secret Beach, compared. Where on Ambergris Caye to stay. And when to visit Belize for school-holiday planning.

House rules

The short list

Guests

Up to 12 guests, children included. Registered overnight guests only; no parties or events; no pets.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM. Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Meals

Breakfast, lunches and dinners are all arranged on the pre-arrival form before you arrive, so the ingredients are stocked for your selected meals. The kitchen is yours for self-catering.

Cancellation

Direct bookings are refundable (less payment-processing costs) until 91 days before check-in and non-refundable inside 90 days. Travel insurance recommended. Airbnb bookings follow Airbnb's terms.

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Good to know

Family questions, answered

Is the water safe for small children?

It is calm, clear and shallow — waist-deep for a long way out and usually 78–84°F — with no surf. Parents supervise children in and around the water, the pool and the dock; there is no lifeguard.

Is there a pool, and does it have a shallow end?

Yes: a saltwater pool right off the great room with a shallow end, a submerged bench and wide entry steps.

Where do the kids sleep?

The Lagoon Bunk Room: two queens below, two twins above, sleeping six, with its own television, a desk and an en-suite bathroom. Travelling with a baby or toddler? Tell us on the pre-arrival form and we will arrange what we can.

Will the chef cook for picky eaters?

Every day. Pizza, nuggets, burgers, hot dogs and quesadillas are on every lunch and dinner menu, breakfast is included, and allergies noted on the pre-arrival form are planned around.

Is Belize a good country to visit with kids?

One of the easiest in the Caribbean: English is the official language, US dollars are accepted everywhere, flights from the United States are short and there is no jet lag. Our Belize with kids guide has the details.

How many people can stay?

Up to 12, children included — that is the hard maximum. Registered overnight guests only.

Reserve

Reserve the family villa

Check live availability and book in a few minutes — the exact price for your dates is shown before you pay. Babies and toddlers: a note on the pre-arrival form is all it takes.

Live calendar, nightly rates and instant booking on our own site. Questions first? WhatsApp +1 206 948 9731 and a person replies.

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