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HUGE! Belize Vacation Lodge, 1 to 6 Private Cottages Plus Fully Equipped Kitchen

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Property grounds
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Punta Gorda, Toledo District
  • Los Siete Altares
  • Rio Dulce
  • Cotton Tree Chocolate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda (PND)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Punta Gorda

When you stay at this cottage in Punta Gorda, you'll be 7 minutes by car from Cotton Tree Chocolate. .This cottage is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Blue Creek Cave and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Rio Blanco National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cotton Tree Chocolate - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Blue Creek Cave - 34 min drive - 27.9 km
  • San Antonio Church - 44 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Lubaantun - 48 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Belize Spice Farm & Botanical Gardens - 62 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda (PND) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Asha's Culture Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zhuo Shing Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪April's Snack Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HUGE! Belize Vacation Lodge, 1 to 6 Private Cottages Plus Fully Equipped Kitchen

There are 6 cottage houses available in this private lodge rental exclusive for the use of your party. Cottage room rates are US$130 per cottage with a max nightly rate of all (6) cottages for US$650. Booking fees will be calculated on cottage room(s) occupied and additional charges will be charged at check-out.

Hickatee Cottages is a Belize Tourism Board GOLD STANDARD CERTIFIED PROPERTY RENTAL. We welcome you to read further about our health & safety commitment on our website under our Health & Safety link.
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Hickatee Cottages is a quaint jungle property rental approximately 1.5 miles from the Punta Gorda town in Belize, Central America. Built in 2005 on 20 acres, it has been created with minimal impact to the environment, and maximum benefit to the community by using local contractors, labor, and suppliers. A small part of the land had been cleared several years before for small-scale farming and it is only this area which has been re-developed for the Cottages. The ‘lion’s share’ of Hickatee Cottages is in its original natural state, with many large trees and lush vegetation and is home to an array of wildlife – howler monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, blue morpho butterflies, and more!

We are outside of the Punta Gorda city limits and we are off-grid, predominately solar-powered, with comfortable rooms, a low-key relaxed atmosphere and custom service for any group travel need.

Hickatee offers 6 cottage houses ranging in size. Each house has its own entrance and en-suite facilities, including fully screened windows for excellent ventilation, ceiling fans, hot/cold showers, hammocks and comfortable beds. The property also includes a separate house for the gathering area with a bar area, dining areas, kitchen facilities and library! We have plenty of seating to relax with a book from our library or sit at the bar, and to come together for a group meal on the outdoor verandah. Travel packages can include catered meal services along with the fully equipped kitchen to accommodate self-catering and catering needs!

Additional amenities at Hickatee Cottages include:
• Private use of grounds, nature trails throughout the property
• Access to on-site splash pool
• Complimentary WIFI
• On-site hosts, including nightly security
• 100% off-grid; solar-operated
• Fans in all cottages, No Air Conditioning
• Free Parking

The Toledo District has so much to offer any traveler. We assist with tour packages as well as offer recommendations for self-guided tours - Go snorkeling, fly fishing, visit Maya Archeological sites, jungle hike, cave and kayak, river-tube and zip-line, head to the Belize Spice Farm or visit a cacao farm. Depending on interests, budget and preferred travel style there are options for all!

Note: The rental fee includes full facility use, including the cottage houses, the main dining house, use of kitchen facilities and private use of property grounds and splash pool. Catered meal plans can be made available to any group at a per person cost. Housekeeping laundry services also available at an additional fee.

Interested in a quotation for your larger group reservation? Email us today for a quotation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Hickatee Cottages

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Waste must be disposed in a proper ashtray

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under 17 years allowed if accompanied by an adult

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: 50
Note from host: Events are permitted with prior approval
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

HUGE! Belize Vacation Lodge, 1 to 6 Private Cottages Plus Fully Equipped Kitchen Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful jungle retreat

We recently traveled to Punta Gorda with our two young children and had an wonderful stay at the Hickatee. The off-grid property is not far from town but feels like a peaceful retreat in the jungle. We loved hearing howler monkeys! The grounds include a jungle path where you can explore and look for wildlife, a small splashing pool the kids loved, and a relaxing sitting area nearby. You also have access to the main house where you can cook for yourself, make coffee, use the fridge, relax and play games. The cottages were charming and comfortable. There’s no air conditioning, but we didn’t miss it. The only small issue we had was regulating the water temperature in the shower.Our host, Allison, was fantastic. Before we arrived, she helped us arrange all of our tours, which made planning so much easier. Once we arrived, she kept us updated about the tours. Her communication made everything feel effortless. One of the highlights of staying at the Hickatee is access to the butterfly farm. It’s a fascinating experience where you can learn about the life cycle and business of butterflies. We also opted for the meal plan and are so glad we did. Allison is a wonderful cook and went above and beyond to accommodate our family’s food allergies and intolerances. I never had to worry about reactions, and honestly, I haven’t eaten that well in a long time.Hickatee felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wunderschön und mit Herzblut geführt

Wir haben eine Woche in der Sweet Suite verbracht. Allison ist eine großartige Gastgeberin. Sie kocht hervorragend, hat uns in den Ort mitgenommen und unsere Ausflüge organisiert. Toledo ist noch sehr ursprünglich und wir haben viel gesehen. Das Gelände der Cottages ist schön gestaltet und vom Dschungel umgeben. Man hört die Brüllaffen und Papageien, kann auf den Dschungel Trails wandern und beim Frühstück auf der Terrasse Kolibris beobachten. Es war ungewöhnlich heiß als wir dort waren aber wir haben trotzdem gut geschlafen. Das Bett war super bequem und durch die zu allen Seiten offenen Fenster mit Insektenschutz und die großen und leisen Deckenventilatoren war es immer angenehm im Cottage. Eine Klimaanlage braucht man dort wirklich nicht. Der exklusive Ausflug zur Schmetterlingsfarm ist sehr zu empfehlen. Insgesamt gibt es so viel zu sehen, dass eine Woche viel zu schnell vorbei war. Wir sind jetzt in Placencia an Strand. Hier ist es auch sehr schön, aber wir vermissen den Dschungel und Allison. Wenn Belize für uns nicht so weit weg wäre, würden wir ganz bestimmt wieder Urlaub in den Hickatee Cottages machen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ama

Our stay at Hikatee Cottages in Toledo, Belize, was pure magic—a true slice of paradise! The property is a vibrant oasis, brimming with colorful flowers and lush greenery that feels straight out of a dream. One unforgettable moment was spotting the rare and exquisite black orchid, Belize’s national flower—a breathtaking experience for any nature lover. As the tropical sun set behind the treeline, the resonant calls of howler monkeys echoed through the rainforest, creating a mesmerizing, otherworldly ambiance that made us feel deeply connected to the wild beauty around us.What made Hikatee Cottages even more special for us was its fully off-grid setup, perfectly aligning with our values of sustainability and eco-conscious living. Its secluded location, a bit out of the way, only added to its charm. We cherished the peacefulness and sense of privacy that came with being tucked away in such a serene, natural setting.The cottages were thoughtfully designed with cozy beds for restful nights. Allison, the amazing host, greeted us with fresh-cut flowers in each room, a gesture that made us feel so welcome. The main house featured a full-service kitchen, perfect for preparing meals.The grounds are a haven for serenity.With stunning artwork, a tranquil bar area, and Allison’s warmth and attentiveness, Hikatee Cottages far exceeded our expectations. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a peaceful, eco-conscious getaway. We can’t wait to return to this enchanting retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent W., Atlanta GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay for large group of friends

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, great host

The property itself was gorgeous. Our stay was peaceful and relaxing. And Allison is a wonderful host. She was friendly and helpful, and made out stay everything we wanted. I look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025