Title: Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock Family-friendly villa on the beach, with water park ## Photo gallery for Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock (Hopkins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33275400/33275361/ad541f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock (Hopkins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33275400/33275361/d51f35ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, streaming services - Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock (Hopkins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33275400/33275361/3784982d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock (Hopkins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33275400/33275361/71f65520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock (Hopkins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33275400/33275361/4cc7b712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the beach in Hopkins Belize, Villa Rising Sun offers a serene getaway with 3 spacious bedrooms and private entrances. Relax in your own palapa beach bar, enjoy fishing from your dock or soak up the sun on comfortable seating areas. A fully equipped kitchen and regular housekeeping ensure a worry-free stay. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock Villa Rising Sun is a 6,200 sq. ft. Villa on the beach in Hopkins Belize. Your rental is the entire first floor with private entrances, 3 bedrooms, a queen sleeper in the family room, two baths, your own private palapa beach bar and dock. The perfect place for family and friends to experience the paradise of Hopkins Village in Belize. Villa Rising Sun is located in the prestigious, safe resort district of Hopkins, Belize. The resort district is a lot quieter and offers a many of the finest bars and restaurants just a short beach walk away. Hopkins Village is less than a mile away. Whether you want to explore all of Belize, or just stay at the Villa, we have you covered with a host of on-site events that can be safely arranged. One of the great advantages of staying with us is your personal concierge service. From adventure tours to transportation, local advice on restaurants and what's going on, to personalized services, we go all out to make certain your vacation is worry free! Villa Rising Sun has achieved the Tourism Health & Safety Gold Standard certification from the Belize Tourism Board and Ministry of Health by implementing procedures to assure new health and safety standards. Your dock with over-the-water hammock, swings, and seating is perfect for soaking up the sun, sun sets, fishing, manatee sightings, or cocktails. Your 3 bedroom, two bath rental is beach level and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and a huge great room area for entertaining or relaxing. The great room also has a comfortable pullout queen size bed. It is equipped with everything you need for your vacation. Regular beach raking and housekeeping assure you can relax and enjoy your stay. We can even arrange a private cook to prepare your arrival dinner and serve you at your beach bar. The Great Room has a huge mahogany dining room table, two tables for desk or board games, two comfy sofas and chairs for relaxing after a hard day at the beach or exploring. A large smart TV with IPTV with over 8000 channels includes many of your favorites from The States, Canada, and Mexico for all your favorite shows and sporting events. Netflix and other logins are provided as well for additional entertainment. Open the door and step onto the beach. The property is landscaped with indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy your own private thatched beach bar with everything you need to have a great time and is a great spot out of the sun. With seating for fourteen, it’s a perfect place to party or enjoy your meals on the beach. Your private bar features a refrigerator/freezer, sink with filtered water, a fully functional bar. Nice speakers and a blue-tooth amp as well as an IPTV provide entertainment for the entire family. When you stay at Villa Rising Sun, we will arrange all your travel, tours and adventures within the Country, making your vacation worry free. We offer a large variety of tours, adventures, and private services like a private cook, drumming and more. Villa Rising Sun is proudly licensed with the Belize Tourism Board. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Private beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Front entrance ramp - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside only. Ashtrays provided. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Boat - Cooking classes - Gym - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 3,200 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46950000/46947900/46947809/0e90cd29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach in Front of Home - Hopkins, Belize Hopkins - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=46947809&PinnedHotelID=46947809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82150000/82144600/82144588/af02176a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect combination of luxury and adventure! 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Ashtrays provided. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Small celebrations in moderation are welcomed This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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, a first aid kit, 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 Property Registration Number HOT02110 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa Rising Sun Beachfront Beach Bar Dock Hopkins Villa Rising Sun Beachfront Beach Bar Dock Rising Sun Beachfront Beach Bar Dock Hopkins Rising Sun Beachfront Beach Bar Dock Rising Sun front Bar Dock Villa Rising Sun Beachfront With Beach Bar Dock Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock Villa ## About the area Located in Hopkins, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Hopkins Village Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lebeha Drumming Center and Marie Sharp's Factory. Traveling with kids? Consider Blue Marlin Dock and Inky's Mini Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hopkins travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hopkins.dx180988) [View more Villas in Hopkins](https://www.expedia.ca/Hopkins-Villas.d180988-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C16.83754%2C-88.26833&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K9TQlPL22fMUycbGbeVRXJ0wn20=) Hopkins, Stann Creek District ### What's nearby - ![Hopkins featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977104868/291d66dc-a0d5-43e4-b731-fb85437ba58e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hopkins Village Beach 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![HOPKINS, BELIZE - Apr 18, 2019: Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593724705/808bad12-0240-4cd8-9366-d0817cd41b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hopkins Pier 7 min drive \- 3.9 km - ![Antelope falls in the mayflower Bocawina district of Belize has some incredible views along with a set of 3 waterfalls and two pools for swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000652003/1c1bdcfc-25f7-4750-9692-b92009d28310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mayflower Bocawina National Park 32 min drive \- 25.8 km - ![Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070903/7097ebfb-fc79-4f51-ad18-8d9538e570c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maya Beach 55 min drive \- 64.3 km - Sittee Point 11 min drive \- 5.2 km ### Getting around - Dangriga (DGA) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Ella's Cool spot 4 min drive - Tugusina Gariguna 4 min drive - Thongs Beach Café 5 min drive - Driftwood Pizza Shack 6 min drive - J & J Cool Spot 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock? ### What time is check-out at Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock? ### Where is Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 115 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### warren j. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place Mark and Sabrina were fantastic hosts. Such a great property. Everything was as expected from the pictures and description on the website. Would love to stay there again.They have a lot of connections and ways to set up excursions which makes it super easy. Love the beach and Tiki bar. ##### warren j. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leslie r. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonder Experience for the whole family Every part of our stay was wonderful. We all plan on return. Mark, Sabrina and Dean made sure we had every we needed to focus on relaxation and exploring. Highly recommended for anyone looking to have beautiful scenery, privacy, and convenience. Excursions are must!! Shout out to Meds and Jeff for helping us make epic fishing memories. ##### leslie r. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clinton C. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing month A great property with on site hosts, concierge, cleaning staff and yard maintenance. Lots of info provided on place to visit, restaurants, bars, etc. The hosts and concierge are super friendly and very concerned about their guests having a great time ##### Clinton C. Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari S. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodations and recommendations Mark and Sabrina are generous hosts that provide a clean and well kept home. They have quick communication for any questions prior to arrival. Dean has many recommendations for excursions and local places for food and fun. The dock, swings and private bar creates many memories for our vacation! ##### Kari S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer N. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Fantastic location and property and wonderful hosts. Thank you! ##### Jennifer N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie P. Jan 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Such a great stay! Dean and Mark are very knowledgeable about the area and have great recommendations on things to do and places to go. They also set up our excursions and airport transports for us, so everything was so easy and enjoyable. Definitely recommend! ##### Katie P. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond expectations From the time we booked, they were our personal concierge service. Finding out what we like, helping us book adventures, giving us suggestions all the way through. The property is exactly what you see in the pictures and even more. When we were there, they checked in to make sure we had everything. Us with things. I’ll be going back.. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. Nov 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved our stay at the Villa Rising Sun! The property was gorgeous! It is well equipped, great beds, pillows, and linens. The ocean side cabana is beautiful. Dean was a great asset in helping us organize our golf cart, tours and recommendations for restaurants. Mark and Sabrina were great hosts always checking in to see if we needed anything. A place we highly recommend! ##### Sharon B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April D. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! This property was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and very spacious. The private bar outside was where we spent the majority of our time because it was absolutely perfect! The hosts were great. I couldn't have asked for a better way to start our Belize vacation. We will 100% be back to Hopkins and this Villa. ##### April D. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz N. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay We had an amazing time at the Villa Rising Sun! There were 7 of us staying. The Villa is clean, spacious and comfortable. Mark, Sabrina, Dean and Blaine were all terrifically kind, helpful and hospitable. They helped us organize the best adventures and food, including flagging down the local bread and veggie vendors and arranging delivery of a fabulous birthday cake. We all really loved swimming at the dock and hanging out at the beach bar. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Villa crew! ##### Liz N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nova S. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation Mark, Sabrina, and Dean are amazing hosts. We came as strangers and left as friends! They were extremely helpful and made our family vacation so comfortable and memorable! We will be back and will only stay with them! Their home has everything you could ask for and is beautiful! They were full of wonderful tips and suggestions. Thank you all for making our Belize vacation everything we hoped for and more! ##### Nova S. Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### margo s. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We were a very last minute booking and Mark, Sabrina and Dean bent over backwards to make our stay easy, fun and comfortable. They are around when you need them but not at all overbearing. The house is super clean and comfortable with everything you need and more. We rented golf carts (arranged by dean and delivered within minutes) and it was so fun to cruise around. All of the tours they arranged were fabulous. Hopkins and Sitter River are so great. We’ll be back! ##### margo s. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YLza9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gHzVsp9fuN1SbqfE15uRGX6AAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSI 3. Feb 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as perfect the second time around I think that the most reliable recommendation of a property is a return visit. After staying at Villa Rising Sun in 2021, we did not bother looking at other properties when booking our stay in Hopkins in 2024 -- it was just as perfect the second time around. There is no room for improvement -- the interior of the property is amazing, the outdoor tiki bar and beach area is a spectacular space for partying, relaxing, and enjoying the beach and the views. The hosts are wonderful -- they go above and beyond to make sure that your stay is perfect. Perfect suggestions for excursions and dining. Can't say enough good things about Villa Rising Sun -- except that we will book it again when we return to Hopkins. ##### YLza9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gHzVsp9fuN1SbqfE15uRGX6AAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSI 3. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen D. May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and Wonderful Our days at Villa Rising Sun were truly restful, magical and fun. Mark, Sabrina and Dean made themselves available to answer questions, make suggestions and provide information about the community, sharing their passion and love for their adopted home. The accommodations are spacious and clean with plenty of room for large groups (our party of six consisted of one couple, two mothers/mothers-in-laws, and two friends), with ample space for a variety of interests and activities. The Caribbean Sea is in the backyard, offering around-the-clock access to swimming, floating, or just listening to the waves wash ashore. We all hope to return very soon and will recommend VRS to our families and friends. ##### Gretchen D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly Q., Santa Clarita, CA Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Villa Rising Sun was a beautiful beachside vacation spot for our family (three teenage boys and a girlfriend) Communication by the the owners, Mark and Sabrina, and property manager, Dean was nothing less than excellent. Since nobody stayed at the property on the previous day, they contacted us to invite us for an early check-in. They all greeted us warmly upon our arrival, with help with our luggage and a tour of the beautiful property. They were all extremely attentive to any need that arose, without being at all intrusive. Dean provided excellent concierge services, not only with excursions, but also with any local restaurant recommendations. The excursions (zip line, rafting, and fishing) and services (spa and chef) that they recommended were all terrific! Overall, it was an amazing stay and we hope to return again soon! ##### Kelly Q. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie K. Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply Amazing Our week stay at Villa Rising Sun was perfect for our family of five. Our two kids shared a room and my sister had her own room set off towards the back of the house. The Villa Rising Sun team went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and relaxing. The home and grounds were clean and well cared for. I loved that cleaners were brought in midway through our week stay. An itinerary with our planned excursions and meal suggestions was provided by the management team. This along with the Villa Rising Sun guest website recommendations made it easier to choose restaurants and activities. We enjoyed most of our time outside at the bar watching the kids play in the ocean. The bar is equipped with an ice maker, wash sink, Bluetooth speaker system, and more. We enjoyed watching the marine life, including two manatees, off the well lite dock at night. We let the management team know what type of excursions we were looking at and they helped us coordinate them. It was so nice to be picked up and dropped off at the Villa for both of our excursions. The golf cart we rented for a day was also dropped to our door and pick up the next day. We look forward to returning one day! ##### Connie K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M., Helotes, TX Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful paradise in Hopkins, Belize Wow! If my 13 year old and 16 year old loved it, then it’s really a great place as they can be hard to impress. Nonetheless, we all had a wonderful time at Mark and Sabrina’s property. They literally thought of everything and their property is well appointed. From the amazing private beach in the backyard, to the dock, to the spacious layout of the home, and the AMAZING excursions we can not thank them enough for providing such a wonderful and well needed vacation from all the hustle and bustle. We really enjoyed the snorkeling/catch and cook tour with Meds and Jeff and the cave tubing adventure. Meds caught us a lobster and we saw multiple nurse sharks and stingrays. Book the catch and cook tour you won’t regret it! Dean was amazing as well, always available to us and answered all our questions. You guys really delivered! Hopkins Village was nice, everybody we met was very friendly and accommodating. All the tour guides were excellent. Really can’t thank everybody and the country of Belize for providing a wonderful vacation for our family. Lots of fun memories were created - we’ll be back! The tiki bar was really cool and relaxing, we spent a lot of time out there. Again, 10/10 stars book this place!!! ##### Chris M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell E. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best time ever! Book now! My family decided on Belize for our vacation and we wanted to pick something epic as our oldest daughter was about to go away to college in the fall. Villa Rising Sun was AMAZING and Dean did an spectacula job ensuring that our time in Belize was as special as possible. Mark and Sabrina were also great as they went shopping for us ahead of time and were checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. We booked almost everything that we could from a service and adventure perspective and took the recommendations of locals and the hosts. Shelley came into the villa and cooked for us 3 different nights and her food was amazing and she was born to cook :-) We also booked a golf cart for the week which I highly recommend because the stores and restaurants in town are great. We recommend Driftwood, Nice Cream, and the Italian place (name?) as they all had great food and service (be patient as food comes out on its own time). With regard to adventures we highly recommend the cook your catch and the waterfall adventure. Cook your catch was our favorite and we tried to book it a second time because we had so much fun. The coral reef on cook your catch and Bread and Butter Island were the highlights of the trip. We also did the monkey tour which was cool as we saw monkeys, crocodiles, and lots of other wildlife. In short, all of the services and adventures were fantastic! I am out of characters- so in summary, the dock, outside bar, and hosts at villa made the trip :-) ##### Russell E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin V. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Don't look further, book this location before someone else does This is an incredibly spacious location, directly on the beach, full of extra amenities. Our family of five stayed and thoroughly enjoyed Villa Rising Sun. Outdoors you're directly on the beach. The family enjoyed the swinging and fishing on the dock. You can wade into the water for a good distance and there is marine life to enjoy snorkeling. The outdoor bar location is a unique feature which we used consistently whether it be for socializing, outdoor eating, a quick drink or shade. They also provide beach loungers, chairs and towels for your use. Inside you have a kitchen which is fully stocked with every cooking or baking need you might have. There is also a barbecue available to grill any fresh catch. The bedrooms are spacious with loads of drawer and closet space. Bathrooms are well stocked with toiletries and extra towels. The team managing Villa Rising Sun is phenomenal. Communication occurs early as they proactively reach out to help you plan your trip - excursions, transportation, food, etc. This communication also includes a letter of information to know about Hopkins, weather, packing recommendations. I found this extremely helpful. They remain in constant communication throughout your stay ensuring you have everything you need or to provide any recommendations if you ask. This villa is a gem. We absolutely plan to return and stay here again. ##### Erin V. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd J. Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Amazing place, great and attentive hosts! ##### Todd J. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne W. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy SLICE OF PARADISE.This was an absolutely perfect stay at Villa Rising Sun. Mark and Sabrina are great hosts and a big shout out to Dean for his expert concierge services. All three of them would check in from time to time to make sure that we had everything we needed. The house is large, comfortable and very clean. The private tiki bar with a sound system was a great place to hang out. We loved being right on the beach and spent a lot of time in the gorgeous water. In the evening, it was fun to watch the fish from the edge of the dock. Shelly cooked an amazing lobster tail dinner, and we also had massages at the house, which both were highlights of the trip. The location of the house is perfect. It is close to so many good restaurants. Hopkins is a special place. I am looking forward to returning to Villa Rising Sun. ##### Joanne W. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd O. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I highly recommend Villa Rising Sun. Mark and Sabrina were both interested in everything we did, but also to make sure we had no needs or issues (which we didn’t). The listing is very accurate as the house. Very clean and well-located to Hopkins. We rented a golf cart and that was all you really need unless you want to venture further away.Great things about the place - the dock has a regular flow of manatee. We saw several. Also, the tarpon and yellow jacks at night are a blast to watch. Dean did a terrific job hooking us up with tours and we were really pleased with them (see Get To Know Belize Adventures). Dean was also there to make sure everything we needed was met. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/47794886-772a-48bf-8778-77d36bfd159c-1752972450690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6d6a45d7-8982-48ab-9506-d1be78e5165f-1752972451450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/67447e36-4382-4d45-a858-e45393ed1368-1752972449705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Todd O. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol M., Sedalia, CO Jan 21, 2019 #### Wonderful, all-inclusive place with exceptionally helpful and nice hosts. Comfortable and right on the beach. ##### Carol M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas R. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were met in the driveway by our gracious hosts and given a full tour of the property and house. Fresh fruit on the table, AC cranked, beach lapping on the shore outside. MmmmmmI caught fish off the dock, jammed at the beach bar with local talent WA-WA, and sipped the evenings away. Mark and neighbor Dean were very helpful with info and directions and arrangements and anything else we needed. Wonderful time. Rent a golf cart and cruise to local bars. Watch out for the speed bumps! Thank you Mark and Sabrina and Dean. ##### Douglas R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett B., Rathdrum, Idaho, USA Feb 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Excellent facility, fantastic service and great hospitality! ##### Brett B. 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