A Tropical Treasure - 'Gibnut' Oceanfront Condo
Apartment in Stann Creek District
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this apartment rental
‘Gibnut’ is a comfortable, vibrantly decorated, home-from-home that celebrates the tropical colours and natural hardwoods of Belize. Sleeping up to six people, its uplifting atmosphere is a joyous backdrop to your time on this phenomenal peninsula.
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is conveniently located on the first floor within steps of the infinity pool, hot tub, beach and pier. Step inside to find a spacious and bright living area with a tropical flair, local artwork and exotic mahogany doors and cabinets.
Enjoy the sea air from the balcony or the cozy living room, complete with screened patio doors. If the sun has warmed you enough for the day, this home has air conditioning and ceiling fans to keep everyone comfortable. The games table will entertain your evenings, as will the cable TV, whilst the rocking chairs will encourage Caribbean daydreams and afternoon snoozes on the private balcony.
With a full, modern kitchen, you'll have no trouble whipping up meals while you're here!
Sit together at the breakfast bar to enjoy a quick breakfast of tropical fruit smoothies or a home-cooked dinner with local ingredients. You can also share meals outside on the covered balcony while overlooking the gardens and the sea beyond. A laundry means you can pack light and save space in your suitcase for gorgeous local souvenirs!
Please note that the property is on the first floor raised above ground level and requires the use of 6 steps to access it, making the property unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Where You Will Sleep:
Master Bedroom: King-size bed, access to the balcony and an attached bathroom with a stunning soaking tub.
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed
There is another full bathroom in this condo as well.
Optional Extra: Queen-size Murphy Bed in the living room creates space for an additional 2 guests, so it's perfect for a group of friends traveling together or a family of 6.
The Property: The Villas at Cocoplum
The Villas at Cocoplum offer the unique position of being a secure, gated beachfront vacation rental community with all the luxuries of a resort plus the privacy of a secluded, peaceful setting.
Enveloped by lush gardens and fringed by soft coral sand, the Caribbean meets Central America at its most extraordinary here on the Placencia peninsula in beautiful Belize. Swim, kayak, paddle in the crystal waters of the Caribbean, watch the horizon for manatees and dolphins or enjoy a game of pickleball, tennis or mini golf at Sirenian Bay Resort with an exclusive, discounted, prepaid pass through The Villas at Cocoplum!
For the adventurers and explorers, to the inland north are jaw-droppingly beautiful expanses of jungle, waterfalls, national parks and mystifying ancient settlements within 60-90 minutes of the property. Offshore to the north and south lie over 400 picture postcard cayes, many within easy reach of Placencia village by exhilarating boat ride through turquoise waters.
Amenities
Fully fitted kitchen and laundry
High quality bedding and towels
Shared BBQ, kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles
Cooking essentials, shampoo and laundry facilities all included
Flatscreen TVs with over 200 channels, streaming services and free wifi
Grounds meticulously cared for by full time staff
Gated, private setting with security
Pier with sublime views over the sea, loungers and palapa
Local Facilities
1 minute drive north: Maya Beach and its many restaurants, ten pin bowling, pristine beaches, local art gallery, grocery stores and beachfront bars
2 minute walk north: Naïa Resort and Spa with fine dining at 1981 restaurant
5 minute walk south: Sirenian Bay Resort - Spa, gym, rooftop martini bar, mini golf, tennis and pickleball plus restaurants
20 minutes’ drive south: Placencia and its famous Sidewalk - the narrowest street in the world - is home to unique Creole, Mayan and Garifuna influenced crafts, candy coloured buildings, fishermen, intoxicating flora and fauna and lively bars and endless restaurants. Boat access to the southern reef and world class diving and fishing.
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is conveniently located on the first floor within steps of the infinity pool, hot tub, beach and pier. Step inside to find a spacious and bright living area with a tropical flair, local artwork and exotic mahogany doors and cabinets.
Enjoy the sea air from the balcony or the cozy living room, complete with screened patio doors. If the sun has warmed you enough for the day, this home has air conditioning and ceiling fans to keep everyone comfortable. The games table will entertain your evenings, as will the cable TV, whilst the rocking chairs will encourage Caribbean daydreams and afternoon snoozes on the private balcony.
With a full, modern kitchen, you'll have no trouble whipping up meals while you're here!
Sit together at the breakfast bar to enjoy a quick breakfast of tropical fruit smoothies or a home-cooked dinner with local ingredients. You can also share meals outside on the covered balcony while overlooking the gardens and the sea beyond. A laundry means you can pack light and save space in your suitcase for gorgeous local souvenirs!
Please note that the property is on the first floor raised above ground level and requires the use of 6 steps to access it, making the property unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Where You Will Sleep:
Master Bedroom: King-size bed, access to the balcony and an attached bathroom with a stunning soaking tub.
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed
There is another full bathroom in this condo as well.
Optional Extra: Queen-size Murphy Bed in the living room creates space for an additional 2 guests, so it's perfect for a group of friends traveling together or a family of 6.
The Property: The Villas at Cocoplum
The Villas at Cocoplum offer the unique position of being a secure, gated beachfront vacation rental community with all the luxuries of a resort plus the privacy of a secluded, peaceful setting.
Enveloped by lush gardens and fringed by soft coral sand, the Caribbean meets Central America at its most extraordinary here on the Placencia peninsula in beautiful Belize. Swim, kayak, paddle in the crystal waters of the Caribbean, watch the horizon for manatees and dolphins or enjoy a game of pickleball, tennis or mini golf at Sirenian Bay Resort with an exclusive, discounted, prepaid pass through The Villas at Cocoplum!
For the adventurers and explorers, to the inland north are jaw-droppingly beautiful expanses of jungle, waterfalls, national parks and mystifying ancient settlements within 60-90 minutes of the property. Offshore to the north and south lie over 400 picture postcard cayes, many within easy reach of Placencia village by exhilarating boat ride through turquoise waters.
Amenities
Fully fitted kitchen and laundry
High quality bedding and towels
Shared BBQ, kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles
Cooking essentials, shampoo and laundry facilities all included
Flatscreen TVs with over 200 channels, streaming services and free wifi
Grounds meticulously cared for by full time staff
Gated, private setting with security
Pier with sublime views over the sea, loungers and palapa
Local Facilities
1 minute drive north: Maya Beach and its many restaurants, ten pin bowling, pristine beaches, local art gallery, grocery stores and beachfront bars
2 minute walk north: Naïa Resort and Spa with fine dining at 1981 restaurant
5 minute walk south: Sirenian Bay Resort - Spa, gym, rooftop martini bar, mini golf, tennis and pickleball plus restaurants
20 minutes’ drive south: Placencia and its famous Sidewalk - the narrowest street in the world - is home to unique Creole, Mayan and Garifuna influenced crafts, candy coloured buildings, fishermen, intoxicating flora and fauna and lively bars and endless restaurants. Boat access to the southern reef and world class diving and fishing.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Stann Creek District
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Reviews
10.0
The unit was just as described. The property manager quickly responded to questions and made the check in and out process very easy. He gave suggestions on area amenities helped with transportation and overall was very pleasant to deal with. The space was clean and comfortable. It was a great stay.
8.0
Our family of four was very comfortable in the condo, which had plenty of space and a well-stocked kitchen. Herbert was very helpful in answering questions promptly and giving us recommendations for a snorkel trip. We appreciated that the was spotlessly clean, had great, AC, and was just steps from the pool and sea. We also enjoyed the amenities, including beach cruisers, kayaks, and cornhole. Finally, we loved the restaurant just a short walk up the beach at the Naia resort.
Our one discontent was a reality almost everywhere we visited on the Placencia Penninsula - that is, the effort on the part of condos/hotels to preserve the beach by building rock "seawalls." The result of these seawalls is about 6 feet of stagnant water with seaweed and trash between the edge of the beach and the rock walls. The smell was gross and it was an eyesore. We were able to swim off the pier, which was beautiful.
10.0
The property was great with very friendly staff and host. We loved going to the pool.
10.0
We will be back as
10.0
The condo was well appointed. Comfortable beds and furniture. Everything you need in the kitchen. The property amenities were great. Paddleboards, kayaks, dock, beautiful swimming pool. We liked the location. It was out of town but not too far. Great places to eat close by.
10.0
I went solo on purpose to learn some things about myslf , Belize and the Villas of Coco Plum.
All were accomplished along with making some new friends.
I'll be back in January 2022. Host Herbert rocks!
10.0
The property manager Herbert and the maintenance staff were excellent. They all were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We loved it there.
10.0
We had such a great stay at Cocoplum. The condo was just what we needed —comfortable, well appointed, and spacious for our family. Our kids enjoyed the paddle boards, snorkeling off the pier, and playing in the pool. Our own little paradise!
10.0
We truly enjoyed our stay at Cocoplum. We would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a nice and secure place to stay while visiting Placencia.
10.0
We loved it here, between the pool and beach and easy drive to the town we were anting for nothing.
Herbert made dinner arrangements for us and helped us get a golf cart, all of which was so helpful.
We will be back!
10.0
We recently returned from a ten-night stay at the Villas at Cocoplum and we were absolutely delighted with our experience. Herbert was prompt with his responses during the booking process and with our questions leading up to our stay. He went out of his way to arrange our purchase of a crib for our child with special needs and had it assembled upon our arrival. He also had our condo (and the another condo rented by our group) ready for early check-in, even though both units had been vacated that same day. It was a relief after traveling all day with our kids to be able to unpack and get right into our swim suits.
The condo was spacious, well-appointed and very comfortable. I wasn't aware of this when booking, but our unit was on the ground level. While you lose some of the Caribbean view with this location, the convenience was well worth it. The kids could come and go to the pool easily and we could freshen our cocktails without having to run up stairs! Also, the stairs would have been challenging with our youngest who isn't well-coordinated. The only complaints I have about our particular unit is that the kitchen faucet would turn on if the handle wasn't positioned a certain way and that the flap that covers the ice maker on the fridge was missing. This kept our freezer working overtime and rendered our ice maker unusable. Both issues are more concerning from the water and energy usage perspective and did not affect our comfort whatsoever.
The beautiful grounds at Cocoplum have everything a vacationer could want: pool, hot tub, kayaks, bikes, volleyball, badminton, life jackets, outdoor kitchen and a private pier with a palapa hut, as well as security. And the groundskeeper, Joe, and his assistant, Leonel, do an exceptional job maintaining everything and attending to the requests of the guests. Whenever we had questions or needed something, they went out of their way for us. Thanks again guys!
Cocoplum is several miles from the nightlife in Placencia, though there are a number of resorts/restaurants within biking distance. In our college days, we might have preferred to be closer to the action. These days we are perfectly happy with daytime adventures and going to bed early. We chose the right spot for that. The Villas are perfect for those looking for a quieter or more family-centered getaway. This was our first family trip to Belize and we are already plotting our return. We will surely re-book at the Villas of Cocoplum!
10.0
The condo and the people are great. I highly recommend it!
10.0
Cocoplum is in a great, quiet location. The Managers were very helpful!
5.0
We are VRBO owners in Costa Rica and this property was the perfect place to stay.
Herb was a great host (he took care of our reservation and all the details of our stay in Placencia) He help us plan a couple of activities in the area ( that we would have never found by our selves).
The location is great, out of town but fairly close to everything... we got a car so it was easy to move around.
The condo was in mint condition, super clean and with everything we needed for our stay. Super private, safe, quiet and away from the crowds!
i did a lot of research in the area and this property is a great value! Looking forward to our next visit....
5.0
There were two couples in our group and right from the start, we were impressed with the location of the resort, the beautiful interior and exterior of the three buildings, the pool and the pier. We did not know what to expect since this was a new rental and there were no reviews to read yet. We LOVED the place. We were treated well by Herbert, who coordinated the rental for us. Placencia is the town about 20 minutes away and we highly recommend booking a few excursions from there. But the best restaurants are in Maya Beach which is about 10 minutes away, north of the resort. We lucked out and received a detailed list of best restaurants and sites to see from our neighbors in the condo building. In Placencia, be sure to eat at Omar's where the fish is FRESH and it is BYOB. We also highly recommend the Maya Beach Bistro!!The only sad aspect is the poverty of many of the people - there is no real middle class in Belize. But the people are very kind and friendly.Other must's include snorkeling at one of the Cayes and tubing down the river at the Jaguar sanctuary (which can be done on your own if you have rented a car). The area is very casual (no one wears high heals or dresses up) so be sure to bring the right clothing, including an umbrella for the short rain showers. Don't expect to shop much, at least in that area, but if you do go shopping, you will find beautiful bead jewelry and hardwood bowls.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Stann Creek District?
The average price for a rental in Stann Creek District is $245 per night. This rental is $91 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Tropical Treasure - 'Gibnut' Oceanfront Condo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A Tropical Treasure - 'Gibnut' Oceanfront Condo. Enjoy the water!
Is A Tropical Treasure - 'Gibnut' Oceanfront Condo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Tropical Treasure - 'Gibnut' Oceanfront Condo?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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