Casa Vista Belize: Questions Groups Ask Before Booking

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These are the questions groups ask most before booking Casa Vista Belize, the beachfront property on the quiet north side of Caye Caulker. For photos, the layout and how to book, see the Casa Vista Belize page.

How many people can stay at Casa Vista Belize?

The Main House has 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 20. The Ground Level Apartment has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 6. Book both and the property sleeps 26. A spare bedroom on the ground level can be added to either booking for $50 USD a night when it is free.

Is the whole property ours?

The Main House and the Ground Level Apartment are booked separately, so another group may be in the other unit. Book both, or ask us to block the other unit, and the whole property and the pool are yours alone.

Is there a pool or a hot tub?

There is a pool, 50 feet long and 8 feet wide, running the length of the house. It is shared by the two units unless one group books both. There is no hot tub.

How do we get to Caye Caulker?

Fly into Belize City (BZE). From there take a 15 to 20 minute flight on Tropic Air or Maya Island Air, or a water taxi for about $30 to $34 USD per person round trip. On the island, a golf cart taxi to the Split costs about $5 USD per cart, and the Split to Split boat brings you straight to our dock for $5 USD per person. The full step by step is on the Casa Vista Belize page.

Will someone meet us?

Yes. Our manager lives on the property. Send your arrival time and flight or water taxi at least two days ahead, and the manager arranges the golf cart and the boat across the Split and helps with luggage.

Can we drink the tap water?

No. Drink only the bottled water we provide.

Where do we buy groceries?

There is grocery shopping on the north side near the house, and more choice in the village on your way to the Split. Send a list ahead and our manager can have groceries waiting. Bring ground coffee from home; it is hard to find on the island.

Can you arrange a cook or meals?

Yes. Daily breakfast usually runs about $15 to $25 USD per person, and other meals about $25 USD per person. Tell us how many people, which meals, any allergies and your budget.

Are restaurants walkable?

Yes. Several are a short walk, and the nearest is about 300 yards away. We keep 5 to 10 bikes at the property for guests at no charge. For the village, the Split to Split boat runs all day, and several north side restaurants will send a boat to collect you.

Can we snorkel off the beach?

Yes. The water in front is shallow, about chest deep at most, and the seawall attracts a lot of sea life. The best snorkeling is on the barrier reef, two minutes away by tour boat.

Is a boat included?

No. Every boat in Belize needs a licensed captain. Our manager sets up snorkeling trips, fishing charters and boat tours, and the captains pick you up at our dock.

Is there seagrass on the beach?

We have built more than 350 feet of seawall with 200 pilings, creating a protected cove. It has greatly reduced seagrass buildup. Seagrass, called sargassum, still arrives with the currents and weather, so a clear beach cannot be guaranteed. There are excellent swimming beaches a short walk or boat ride away.

How is the air conditioning?

The units cool a bedroom in about 5 minutes. Salt air is hard on equipment, and a unit has trouble on roughly one stay in ten. Tell our manager right away; we repair it as fast as island parts and tradespeople allow, and move you to another room when one is free.

Can we work remotely?

Yes. WiFi runs about 40 to 60 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up, fine for video calls.

Is it quiet?

The north side is much quieter than the village. The restaurant and bar next door plays music in the afternoons and turns it down if you ask.

Is it suitable for guests with limited mobility?

Book the Ground Level Apartment. The Main House is reached only by outside stairs.

Can we hold a wedding or an event?

Yes, up to 100 guests with approval. An optional food and drink package is $100 USD per guest for the event day: two local meals, plus beer and mixed drinks for 6 hours, served by our staff. Details are on the Casa Vista Belize page.

What are check in and check out times?

Check in is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM. You are welcome to drop your bags before check in.

Can we get a free stay in Belize by booking Colorado?

Yes. Every Colorado booking made by December 31, 2026 comes with a complimentary stay in the two bedroom Ground Level Apartment. Spend $15,000 or more across our Colorado homes and you get the whole property, the six bedroom Main House and the two bedroom apartment together.

More questions? Call or text Will at (303) 506 4914.