Title: Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. Vacation home in Benque Viejo Del Carmen with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27510300/27510222/4fdf5832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27510300/27510222/e7439405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27510300/27510222/38f2ee9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27510300/27510222/0f04b834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27510300/27510222/369cfe28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in an Eco-village on the Macal River, Casa Santa Maria offers a tranquil retreat. Take in jungle views from one of two outdoor covered decks or explore trails and gardens within the village. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. The Casa Santa Maria is a 3,000 sq. ft. retreat, located in an Eco-village on the Macal River features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen, and an optional full meal plan. The house is powered by solar energy and has eco friendly water and septic systems. The property requires 4 wheel drive vehicle to access, but our manager can coordinate all local tours including ruins, horseback riding, Pontoon Boat excursions, etc. Bedrooms include a Master (queen), Main Floor (queen), Studio (queen) and two lower floor hotel rooms (double). The house features two outdoor covered decks and a jungle view to the Macal River. The Eco-village features a number of trails, gardens and look out locations of the Mayan Mountains. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Outdoor shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Safe ### 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 - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101440200/101440111/dd34fc9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden in the Jungle - Amazing wildlife- Waterfalls close to Ruins Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=101440111&PinnedHotelID=101440111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92060000/92057800/92057767/c99632a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular view with a loft ! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ## About the area ![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%7C16.99866%2C-89.05559&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yWfRY4wKH3TdZMHwJNFdoFxvnlM=) Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo #### What's nearby - Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - 45 min drive - 22.5 km - Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 48 min drive - 33.2 km - Green Iguana Conservation Project - 49 min drive - 33.9 km - San Ignacio Market - 50 min drive - 34.3 km - Belize Botanical Gardens - 58 min drive - 31.6 km #### Getting around - San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Five Sisters Restaurant - ‬89 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away.? > Check-out is at 1:00 PM. ### Where is Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. located? > Situated in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Macal River and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Che Chem Ha. Benque Viejo House of Culture and Poustinia Land Art Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Santa Maria - Jungle River Retreat, Off-The-Grid, Seclude Get Away. Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie N. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the jungle! Jim was extremely responsive leading up to the trip and Walter and Lucy were perfect hosts once we arrived! Definitely coordinate to have Lucy cook your meals while there, no doubt! And use Robert to coordinate any trips. They have you covered no matter how you want to spend your time there. ##### Katie N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon V. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Welcome to the Jungle If you’re looking for a jungle paradise getaway, this is the place to go. Staff are incredible and quickly became the highlight of our stay here. They accommodated us as much as they could and shared their love for their passions and their home-country which made our family fall in love with the place. The drive in is a bit of a rough adventure so I wouldn’t recommend getting there after dark. ##### Shannon V. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta H. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in the heart of the jungle This property is very beautiful in an even more beautiful setting. Walter (property manager) was extremely responsive to requests and Jim the owner was quick to answer messages. Our entire family enjoyed this property. A few things to note the road getting there is extremely rough, when they tell you that 4 wheel drive is required that is not an overstatement. You will want to make sure you have everything you need before you head to the house because getting into town is not a small feat. But if you come prepared it really is a once in a life time experience, you will be serenaded by howler monkeys and other wildlife. ##### Roberta H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James B. Feb 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote Jungle Escape with Stunning Wildlife and Adventure We had a fantastic stay at this remote jungle retreat! The location is absolutely stunning—lush greenery, abundant wildlife, and the sounds of howler monkeys and birds all around. The property is truly off-grid, and we never needed to use the backup generator.The private trail down to the water was a great feature, though it’s quite steep, so be mindful of your mobility. The drive in is an adventure in itself—definitely bring a 4x4 with a low gear for the final stretch.The host and property manager were friendly, responsive, and very helpful. They recommended a local tour company, and Robert’s horseback ride and lake cruise were top-notch and very reasonably priced—highly recommend!The only small downside is that the house could use a bit of sprucing up. It’s nothing that would keep us from staying again, but don’t expect the same level of polish as a hotel at a similar price.Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely return. If you’re looking for a unique, off-grid jungle experience, this is the place! ##### James B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clifton O. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded getaway The property was a perfect getaway from our busy lives. Secluded deep in the jungle, we enjoyed a week among nature seeing birds, monkeys, quash, and other animals. The meals cooked by the staff and the nearby tour guide, Robert, were also worth it! ##### Clifton O. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ken I., Idalou, texas Mar 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love Casa Santa Maria! Such a lovely place and worth the 30 minute drive on a bumpy dirt road. It was heavenly and Iris was a wonderful cook! Belize is an excellent vacation destination. We will be back! ##### ken I. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorie G., Canada Apr 13, 2019 #### Big place Nice big clean place for 2 people. Lucy and Marcos are great hosts. Thanks Jim ##### Lorie G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Zac P., Where do you live? Jan 7, 2019 #### Really cool property Jim and Lucy were great in helping us coordinate our travel and stay at the Casa Santa Maria EcoLodge. I do recommend to bring ear plugs as the house is very loud and the generator is extremely noisy. As long as you can manage your groups energy consumption and behavior you will have a blissful time. Lucy is a great host and cook. We had excellent meals, tours, and service. Lucy even helped us track down some lost electronics a town over from another tour agency. Incredibly good service! ##### Zac P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alvin F. May 27, 2018 #### Absolutely Beautiful Casa Santa Maria was the highlight of our 10 day vacation in Belize. Lucy was great and made sure we had everything we needed while we were there and made our stay very comfortable. The property is absolutely beautiful and you will not be disappointed. ##### Alvin F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara M. Jun 18, 2017 #### Simply beautiful! Casa Santa Maria was the quiet escape that we needed. The pictures do not do it justice. It's a beautiful cabin, tastefully decorated and nestled quite perfectly into the jungle landscape. Although our vacation got off to a rocky start, Millie made every care disappear. She took such great care of us - helping us plan and reserve activities, preparing delicious meals, helping with delivery of our lost luggage and washing our clothes so that we were clean. Jim was also the most gracious host. He made sure we had everything we needed and then some. I would highly recommend Casa Santa Maria to friends and look forward to returning in a couple of years. ##### Tamara M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. Mar 24, 2017 #### Exelent This was a fabulous property the views are amazing. Lucy made you feel at home and a great resource for things to do places to go . ##### David D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### masha s. Feb 11, 2016 #### Beautiful place, just beautiful This is just dream come thru, place is gorgeous, i would say its even better than photos. Everything was very clean. We ordered dinners for all nights we stayed there, and Millie was absolutely great taking care of us, thank you so much! Food was delicious , the only regret, we only stayed 3 nights:( I miss Millie and the place. Jim, the owner, was very helpful and answered all my multiple emails with a few minutes of me sending them, even though some of them were not about the property, he helped with car rental recommendation, stores, etc Just a wonderful break from reality. Thank you ! ##### masha s. ### 4/10 Poor #### Jeff & Val R. Feb 8, 2025 ##### Jeff & Val R. 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