La Vida Belize - Casita

The casita at La Vida Belize was an absolute treasure! It is very hard to find words to express our gratitude and delight during our stay. The surroundings were just magical, you must experience it for yourself! My only recommendation would be to rent a vehicle as you cannot get around enough by foot or bicycle to truly appreciate what the peninsula of Placencia has to offer.

Beautiful beach location. Simple clean room with everything necessary. Nice plunge pool

Would absolutely recommend for any couple wanting a beautiful view and lovely accommodations! Positive: The casita is lovely and located right near the water with options for hanging out to view the sunrise each day and chill on the deck in the afternoon. The plunge pool is an added bonus on hotter days! Kitchen has everything you need and the bed was super comfortable. We loved it here! Negative: I do think this would be a tight squeeze for more than two people - the extra sleeping spot is a futon I believe. We LOVED hanging out at the casita! I’d say that as you head to placencia the overbuilt-up landscape covered in mansions is a bummer. The village itself is great though!

Loved this place. What you see in the pictures is what you get. Very charming, clean, comfortable, with beautiful sunrises. Having a car is a MUST. It’s about 30 minutes outside of Placencia and while there are some restaurants and stores on the way to town, it’s all driving distance. Brad was very responsive to any questions we had and was able to work with us to extend our stay an extra night.

Beautiful location. Very private and calm environment. It rained quite frequently during our stay and we loved having the option to sit on the porch and watch, while staying dry. Great place for a family, the baby accommodations were appreciated. By car we were a very reasonable distance from multiple attractions (Placencia, Hopkins, Butterfly Farm, Jaguar Sanctuary).

The casita, it's plunge pool, and the access to the private beach make for a fantastic - feels like it's away from everything - vacation spot. The nearby restaurants are affordable, welcoming, and delicious. The drive to slight further flung sites is easy once you get the rhythm of driving in Belize. My family is already talking about future trips after our stay with Brad.

Gorgeous view and picture perfect grounds! We chose this place for privacy while celebrating our anniversary. The 1st day we had the entire grounds to ourself, exactly what we wanted. On the second day, the main house behind us rented & then the studio beside it rented also. only 3 parking spaces for all 3 rentals. It had a common area (bigger pool & grill) which we were unable to use do to the main house occupying it with all of their things left out EVERYWHERE & the grill was either being used or left too nasty for us to use. No oven, so we were unable to cook the special dinner that we had planned. This place is VERY small. ZERO drawers or places to unpack leaving us living out of our suitcases for the entire week. Making for terrible pictures of our stay there were way too many & huge sign above the kitchen sink saying NO SMOKING, cheap & tacky looking considering it stated it in our rental agreement.

We loved staying at the Casita! The view is beautiful. We saw plenty of cool birds, lizards, fish, and other wildlife all while we were on property. Loved having access to their E-bikes, which made for a fun trip to Maya Beach. We would definitely come back next time we visit!!

Epic location!

We had a wonderful 8 day stay at Brad's casita. Even with the trade winds and rain, it was a magical place, and once the sun came out - the snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding were perfect! We had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves at this gorgeous property. We weren't familiar with the area before we arrived, so finding the address in the dark was quite the task but once we did, it was everything that was promised in the airbnb listing. We would highly recommend renting a car to get around, as there are no Ubers, etc. You can rent one in Belize City and drive to La Vida Belize (the casita) for two hours, or hop on the Maya airlines and take a quick 25 minute flight. Golf carts are available for rent but would take at least 40+ minutes to get to the beach town of Placencia from the casita. In our car, it took about 20. Thanks Brad, Gaylyn and Lucas! It was perfect!

We had a wonderful & much-needed peaceful visit at Brad’s casita and highly recommend this rental. We had a few stumbles with the storm/travel but Brad helped us at every turn, and they made us feel welcome and watched out for. The casita is beautifully built and feels much bigger than it is. We immediately felt at home & comfortable!

Place was just as pictures, private pool was great. Nice way to relax and watch sun rises.

Absolutely beautiful place. Very private and perfect for 2. If we ever come back to Belize we will definitely stay there again.

I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay at La Vida Belize was. The property exceeded all expectations. absolutely beautiful, private and welcoming. Just a short drive to the placencia sidewalk and shopping/restaurants. Highly recommend!

Very nice place!

The Casita was perfect for us. we were able to enjoy our private beach and pool. Easy to cook small meals or drive into town for a restaurant. We loved it.

Simply perfect!

I ended up at Brad's place because the resort the rest of my group was staying at was fully booked. How lucky for me because this place is fabulous. Woke up my first morning and grabbed a paddle board to have a leisurely float over the reef just out past the pier. Beautiful! The bed is comfortable and you'll wake up to a great view! Everything is tidy, plenty of soft towels and 2 pools to relax in. Definitely would stay here again and wish my stay was longer.

Our stay was absolutely perfect in every way! From the Casita and the pool to the pier with the amazing view and breeze! Already looking into our next trip down and renting both the house and Casita! Can't wait to experience the tranquil setting and relaxation again!

We really enjoyed our stay at La Vida Belize and hope to stay there again soon. It was our first trip to Belize and I’m so glad we stayed here instead of a resort. The studio felt super spacious, was extremely cute/functional, had amazing AC (a must), and the grounds were just as beautiful. We loved hanging out in the pool and on the dock. I’m not sure how the weather is at other times of the year (we stayed in mid May), but we didn’t get the clear water you might expect at the beach as it had a lot of grasses and garbage blown in with the winds. This is obviously no fault of the owners and wouldn’t deter us from staying again, just want to share as a heads up. I have to say the recommendations, quick response to our planning questions ahead of time, and the amenities were spot on. Great stay and great hosts - I highly recommend.

What a stunning and serene spot for a getaway! The Casita has everything you need if you’re looking for a quiet time to enjoy all that Placencia has to offer. You’ll wake up in the morning to birds singing and can then enjoy a nice dip in the pool while listening to palm fronds in the wind and waves. We enjoyed the addition of the beach hammocks and had fun trying our hand at cornhole. Inside, the WiFi works great and the AC keeps things cool when you need a break from the heat. Everything was thoughtfully prepared for our arrival and Brad and Lucas were very communicative and accessible if we had questions. Overall, I highly recommend this spot!

Had a great stay at Brad’s place. Excellent lounge pool, grounds, and amazing interior. Brad and the staff were very responsive and helpful in getting us checked in and answering some questions we had! The location was a little further north on the peninsula so it’s not super central but other than that everything was perfect!

The Casita was absolutely beautiful, and perfect for so many reasons. It felt like we had our own little slice of paradise! The private and well appointed space, views, proximity to delicious food, and activities was more than we had hoped for. Our host and his team were very friendly, had excellent communication, and went above and beyond to make our stay in Belize amazing. Thank you!

This was our first time in Belize and the first place we stayed while here. This was the perfect way to start our trip. It was so relaxing. The accommodations were just what we wanted and we loved the access to the ocean and the use of the pier. We saw turtles every morning😍 The restaurant recommendations were great and so close. Lucas also went above and beyond in assisting us in getting our car out of a sandy parking spot near one of the restaurants. He made that situation so much less stressful. We so appreciated his help. Thanks for the great start to our trip. We would definitely come back!!

Just perfect! We really enjoyed our time at La Vida - everything we needed. Some might think it’s a bit far from Placencia center, but for us it worked well to explore other areas (rental car a must). Buy roadside tamales in Maya Center! Visit Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary and Bocawina!

The Casita is beautiful and SO peaceful. It was a comfortable and relaxing stay, and we found Lucas to be very friendly and responsive when we had questions. We made use of the restaurant recommendations, pool, hammock, seating on the pier, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, and kayak. There’s not a great place to ride bikes, although we did see people biking on the main road. Our favorite thing to do was just chill at the little table on the porch while reading, playing cards, or eating in our semi-private slice of paradise. Highly recommended!

Great stay, beautiful ocean views, tropical birds, and the little pool was fantastic.

We loved our stay at La Vida. We wanted a week away from our cold winter and this was perfect!

Amazing place.

Place was amazing, just what we were looking for. Private area with options for eating and groceries within a 10 minute drive. The little pool on the front deck was perfect for cooling off on hot days and the dock was a great place to watch the sunrise. A little slice of heaven.

We loved the bungalow! It was perfect for our needs.

We LOVED la Vida! A totally relaxing spot with everything we needed. Would recommend a stay here.

Brad’s place was a slice of paradise. It’s such a peaceful location with gorgeous views. The beach was amazing and just steps away. There’s great food, stores, and restaurants a short drive away

A very beautiful stay. Would recommend to others.

Brad’s place is perfect if you’re wanting privacy and a place to relax. Sits about 15 min away from Maya Beach where all the restaurants and a grocery store is. The Green Parrot was our favorite local spot to eat. Definitely bring bug spray, they’re ruthless out there! The hosts communicate very well and helped us with all we needed, along with tour booking. I would definitely recommend LaVida!

We had an amazing stay! The property was easy to get to, check in was a breeze and we were welcomed with fresh coconuts. The place is perfect in size and accommodations. The beach starts right at the bottom step. Sunrises on the beach are incredible. The dock had a beautiful cabana where you can relax and feel the ocean breeze. I will surely stay here again. I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a relaxing romantic getaway.

We had such a great time at LaVida. First vacation I believe that I came back fully rested. The area was so quiet; no traffic, no loud sounds, just the sound of the waves rolling in. Having fresh cocunut water from the palms in the back yard everyday was so refreshing. The PM, Lucas was super helpful and friendly. Thanks for a great visit! We'll do our best to get back.

Great place to stay close to Placencia with plenty of privacy. We enjoyed the beautiful views from the dock and all the lizards!!

It is as beautiful as the pictures and felt like we were on a private beach.

Amazing stay! Just like the pictures, we felt at home and relaxed a lot! Lucas, the property manager was great, responsive and gave us recommendations. Would love to be back soon!

Perfect place to enjoy the sun and relax. The space was very clean, exactly as described. Easy to get to and driving distance to everything. Definitely recommend!

We had a truly great experience at La Vida Belize! It’s always a little daunting traveling in another country for the first time, but Lucas and Brad’s communication was fabulous and proactive, which made the entire trip more enjoyable. The bungalow was perfect for my wife and I, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beach, pool and pier. The bungalow and grounds were clean and well kept. We did quite a bit of cooking ourselves. Groceries and restaurants were nearby, and excursions were a bit farther away (1-2.5 hours), but we didn’t mind that. The area is quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. Thanks for your Belizean hospitality Brad and Lucas!

I could write pages of how wonderful this whole experience was, but I’ll leave it at this. My wife and I could not have picked a better place to spend our anniversary (first trip ever without kids, lol). The host and everyone involved with the property are amazing. The setting, scenery and people are as beautiful as anyone could ask for. Michael 602-4768 was a great taxi / guide. We loved cruising in our rented golf cart as well. Thanks for the memories or a lifetime. All the best, Joshua and Feleisa

A lovely little spot with near-private beach and convenient location for great snorkeling. Hosts were kind and responsive. Unfortunately, there was construction next door from 6am-6pm each day of our stay.

We had a great one week stay at the casita. Great location, great private beach/ocean area and the casita was perfect for two people.