Villa Massis Luxury Villas
9.5
Outstanding(57 Reviews)Villa in Cayo District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this villa rental
Villa Massis Luxury Villas features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in San Ignacio, 5.8 km from Cahal Pech. With lake views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The infinity pool features a pool bar and fence.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cayo District
Available Rooms
1 King • 1001 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 1 Queen • 1356 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Double • 624 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 1 Double • 1356 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
9.5
Outstanding(57 Reviews)100% verified reviews
10.0
Food was out of this world delicious and so very fresh
8.0
This is a family owned Villa. Larry was very accommodating he helped us with transportation and with tours. Mel is the chef and every meal was excellent. You have to try her fryjacks they were amazing. The room was perfect, we had a daily visitor that we named Joey. It was a small bird that would "knock" on the door. The WIFI is strong and the AC is cold. I really enjoyed my time with Larry and Mel and appreciate their helpfulness for my first trip to Belize.
The only downside is there isn't a lot to do in walking distance. However if you plan on taking tours and relaxing this is the best place for you and your family.
8.0
Beautiful location. Staff was awesome accommodating and knowledgeable
Bed was a bit stiff but still comfy
10.0
Very friendly staff met us upon arrival and helped us throughout our stay. They were available to help arrange tours if interested and gave recommendations for restaurants and things to do.
This wasn't an issue for us as we had rented a car, but I could imagine the stay may have been more difficult if you don't have a car of your own. I believe the tours may pick up that far out and I'm sure if the staff helped arrange the tours it wouldn't be an issue, but going for dinners, etc or just to down town San Ignacio would be annoying without a car.
10.0
The property is in the wild; we had Howler monkies in the tree right outside our room two afternoons in a row! The pool was nice, but the awesome dinners every night were the best.
The roads to get there were typical Belize roads (bumpy) for the last 5 minutes of the drive.
9.0
Loved the attentiveness of Amini, Michelle and Larry. They fully took care of us and ensured we had dinner available after our day-long excursions. They prepped a wonderful New Year’s Eve buffet and ensured we had a grand time! Even provided us a complimentary bottle of wine and had sparklers for our daughter! It was truly a home away from home and allowed us to learn so much about Belize and connect with our wonderful hosts!
There was a bit of musty smell in the unit, which is likely due to the tropical, humid weather. Perhaps this can be addressed. We just left the glass door open when we were in the unit to help with air flow.
10.0
The Villa, customer service, the food and location.
An enjoyable first-time visit to Villa Massis it was with high standards and excellent customer service from start to finished.
Upon booking our stay I instantly got a message confirmation from Larry the Owner my only request to the villa was that I wanted to have an amazing, intimate unforgettable experience with my love.
Larry responded promptly and informed me that my request will be granted and yes it absolutely was.
My husband and I stayed in the 1 bedroom villa nestled in the jungle of San Ignacio.
Our second floor hideaway has a over sized well decorated and fully furnished balcony.
The balcony has a hammock perfectly placed to enjoy the beautiful sunset while gazing at the waterfalls cascading down into the beautiful pool and lush greenery surrounding the entire property.
Our private Villa was as displayed on the pictures a fully functional kitchen with complimentary water, plates, kitchen towels, appliances and utensils. The bathroom with fresh clean towels and bath robes and a nicely decorated living space.
I totally enjoyed the comfortable king size bed and furnishings, the tinted class doors and windows that allowed us to enjoy the views from all areas of the villa.
The service from all the staff was absolutely fantastic, and unforgettable. On arrival at the villa we were greeted with perfectly mixed welcome drinks and Melanie aka( Mel) had a birthday cake that she personally baked and decorated for my Birthday.
I must pause just to reminisce on some of the most delicious well prepared meals bursting with flavors that seems to exlode on contact or arrival to my buccal cavity. Amini and Mel takes great pride with preparation, presentation and delivery of every meal and beverages served.
Honestly I really missed having my fresh glass of watermelon juice each morning pared with the best fried jacks we've ever had during our entire time in Belize.
Thanks to the entire team at Villa Massis.
Lizzard but its in the Jungle
10.0
The entire experience from start to finish was first-rate. The entire Villa Massis team was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and hospitable. The villas are beautifully decorated and the attention to detail is incredible - the furniture and beds are super comfortable, the sheets, towels, and guest robes are superb quality, and there's plenty of coffee, fresh water, and tea. The common areas including the pool and dining spots are clean and inviting; the luscious and beautifully kept garden gives you a 'luxury jungle escape' vibe. Make sure you eat all of the food you can there - Mel, Amini, and the team are fantastic chefs, whipping up local and international treats in minutes. We recommend the cooking classes too which were great fun and very informative. Larry is a remarkable and accomplished character - be sure to ask about the local history of the Cayo region as well as some of his many stories!! Truly a Belizean experience that somehow felt like a home away from home. 10 out of 10, would recommend :)
10.0
Villa Massis far exceeded my expectations on every level. It was the perfect combination of luxury and experiencing the local vibe.  Our villla and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. We felt like we were right in the jungle. Everyone was friendly and so helpful I would stay here again and again and again, and I would recommend this facility to anybody. We were able to do all the activities that we wanted , we had all of our questions answered, and all of our needs met.
Nothing at all
10.0
Exactly the jungle stay we were looking for. Beautiful decor and luxurious air conditioning. Loved watching birds and enjoying the rainforest from the balcony and from the beautiful gardens on the grounds. The beautiful Mopan river is perfect for cooling off on a warm day. Location is close enough to the town to get access to anything you need, but far enough that you can enjoy the sounds of the jungle. Amazing hosts will help you with anything you need, he literally wrote the book on travel in Belize! Also note that if you book the upstairs apartment like we did, that it is only accessible via spiral staircases. We didn't mind, but is a good thing to know in advance!
Had a bit of a difficult time finding the place from the Booking.com coordinates, but searching Villa Massis on google Maps got us there easily. Once you're through the neighborhood, you'll see a couple hand-painted Villa Massis signs pointing you in the right direction!
10.0
Larry, the host, is one of the countries most knowledgeable sources. He not only provided a gorgeous home away from home with cold A.C, but also all the right information of what to do, where to go and how to get there from ruins to waterfalls to best restaurants.
8.0
Lovely village, very nice property, great facilities, "french" bakery 2 minutes from property. possible to swim in river, clean but low water.
no breakfast, $10 for a plate of fruit supplied on request. Restaurant nearby poor.
9.0
nicely decorated and spacious
strange layout, the bathroom and only closet were only accessible from the master bedroom
10.0
The property was a beautiful jungle oasis, just in bullet tree falls about a 10 min drive from San Ignacio. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the villas has everything you would need to make your stay comfortable. We were able to see wildlife right from our balcony with the howler monkeys making their morning rounds.
The location was easy to access all the major points of interest within the area. We had a car which made transportation easy between the locations to be able to see all the major sites. Also, a short walk to the restaurant and bar.
Larry was a wonderful host and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was enjoyable. He was very helpful for providing recommendations to help us plan our itinerary for the five days we were there. He also was able to organize a day trip to Guatemala to visit Tikal.
We loved the villas and look forward to coming back again!
That we had to leave!
9.0
The host was present and greeted us by name. He arranged several tours for us so that we could be picked up on-site. The villa was very spacious and had everything we needed, including a coffee maker! The space was impeccably clean. We saw howler monkeys every day.
The only thing that could have made this better was a pool. After a hot day exploring the ruins and jungle, a relaxing dip in a pool is always welcome.
10.0
The villa is located about a 10 min drive from San Ignacio. It’s quite hard to find, but you can ask anyone in town, they will know the host Larry. You definitely need a car.
It’s a very nice little place in a beautiful setting surrounded with palm trees. It’s extremely quiet and that gives a nice break from San Ignacio. The beds are big and very comfy. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment and it was perfect for our family of 4 even without a living room.
Larry can give you good advices about the activites in the area.
There was a bad smell coming from the bathroom, but we stayed in other places in Belize and it seemed to be a problem almost everywhere.
10.0
The apartment was beautiful and immerse in nature. Larry, the host, really makes you feel at home. Always friendly and helpful with any request. He introduced us to Dan, wonderful and kind guide who helped us discover the beauty of San Ignacio area.
10.0
This is as gorgeous as the photos. You feel like you’re in the middle of the jungle but only 10 min drive from San Ignacio. Rooms are beautiful with all local handiwork. Comfy beds, great kitchen.
There wasn’t anything not to like.
10.0
It truly is luxurious! The terrace is enormous and so comfortable and the views are awesome. The bathroom is huge and there are robes! A freshly cooked breakfast daily! The staff go out of their way to make the stay perfect. It’s a short ride to town and the ruins are not far. Don’t pass this up!
We loved every inch of it!
10.0
Fantastic place to stay, friendly host and lovely finish to the rooms
10.0
My husband and I decided on Villa Massis for our first time in Belize. We couldn’t have picked a better place. For starters Larry the host was INCREDIBLE. Not only did he have tons of information and history on Belize, he was incredibly accommodating to any request and also set up several things for us to enjoy. By the end of the trip we considered him a friend not a host. You are able to hire a private chef to come to the Villa and select a 3 course dinner from a menu. Chef Amini’s food was fantastic. We hired her for one dinner and two days of breakfast. It was very reasonably priced. Larry also set up a massage for us. Not too expensive and the masseuse came to the Villa! Last but not least Larry suggested several excursions. We decided on cave tubing with Nine Eco tours. They provided transportation and the tour was private! The stay was comfortable and looked exactly like the pictures. There was also a walkway with beautiful plants around the property. I cannot recommend enough.
The only downside was spotty WI-FI BUT you’re in the jungle so enjoy nature.
10.0
We really liked the entire aesthetic of the property. From the beautiful grounds (which we didn’t get to fully explore because there is always so much to do in Belize) to the stunning interior, that feels like a home away from home. We were provided all the things necessary to cook and eat in the villa as well as little touches throughout that showed a real attention to detail (very Virgo like 😜 Thank You Larry). Even things like bathrobes and epsom salt for the tub to help our muscles recover from our adventures. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in San Ignacio and highly suggest you do to. Oh and how can I forget the lanai/patio that was a whole secondary living space (it’s just too much to mention.
We couldn’t stay longer but that’s not really their fault ❤️
10.0
Larrys place was fantastic , he was very accommodating , organized all our adventures which were amazing! Amini cooked an amazing private meal and even the local artist came by and took us to his art gallery . All and all an amazing experience .
Wish we knew Amini was offering cooking lessons ahead of time !
8.0
The owner is very friendly and always try to found a solution and has good advises ! The rooms are big and it is very clean ! The quality of the bed is very good
A bit far away of the center of san ignacio if you dont have your own car ! Access to the river for the client should be installed and arranged !
10.0
This Villa was amazing, and better than the photos. The bed was comfortable, hot water ,and staff amazing. The chef Amina cooked some of the best food I've ever had. Every meal was made to order and my welcome lunch upon arrival was right on time. I'm looking forward to visiting Villaa Massi again with family and friends.
Everything was perfect!!
10.0
Very private and quiet home in a beautiful setting. The host is an extremely knowledgeable tourist guide and travel planner.
The unit was accessed via a metal spiral staircase. This was inconvenient with our small children but manageable - I would still stay here again though.
10.0
The property was locally owned and tucked away in a quite neighborhood. We were surrounded by lucuous greenery and lovey wildlife. The room was spacious and clean with an open floor plan. The host was a wealth of local knowledge of Belize and hooked us up with a guy who gave us some of the best tours of ATM & Tikal. Highly recommend staying here if you have a car.
nothing. it was great.
10.0
It’s a great open layout with nice comfortable furniture and bed. The kitchen and bathroom are spacious and have everything you need. The balcony is also huge and nice to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The owner Larry is very friendly and helpful for anything you need. It’s hidden in the jungle, but still just 10 min from downtown.
Not much I can complain about. The hot water ran out before we were able to fill up the hot tub, but wasn’t a big deal ^_^
10.0
everything great! Larry very helpful and knowledgeable. nice to have a tub and kitchen. beautiful.
10.0
Larry was a fantastic host and his place was great. We had a bit of trouble finding it with GPS, but he was very responsive via Whatsapp to help us get to the right spot. He was very responsive our entire stay, which was awesome. He's very knowledgeable about the area and so willing to share that information. He is very friendly and accommodating and had time to chat with us when we wanted to chat and figure out a plan of what we wanted to explore in the area. The house/apartment was beautiful and very clean. The AC works GREAT! The bed is comfortable and we slept great our entire stay. There is a full kitchen with everything you would need to cook. This was our favorite place that we stayed while in Belize and we would definitely stay here again.
My single complaint about our stay here was that the hot water didn't last very long, so I never did get to enjoy the huge beautiful bath tub. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but this is the only thing that could have made our stay better, because it was top notch.
9.0
Villa Massis is in the jungle, near a river a few kilometers outside of San Ignacio in the village of Bullet tree falls. It is off the beaten path and away from traffic and City noises. One can hear and see a number of local songbirds as well as howler monkeys. The room was spacious and inviting. There are both ceiling fans and AC, a full kitchen and very large front porch along with comfortable living area both inside and on the porch.
I felt welcomed and safe while staying with Larry, the owner.
The property is a little far from restaurants but fast delivery of anything the area has to offer is readily available and inexpensive.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Cayo District?
The average price for a rental in Cayo District is $166 per night. This rental is $67 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Massis Luxury Villas. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Massis Luxury Villas. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Massis Luxury Villas pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Villa Massis Luxury Villas?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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