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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hopkins Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lebeha Drumming Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dangriga (DGA)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Habaru House

Congratulations! You have found Habaru House on VRBO. VRBO is also showing you “comparable units” to look at. But where are those units are located? How far are the places they suggest staying from the places you want to visit in Belize?

We are in the laid-back village of Hopkins, which is a hub of tourism and adventure for central Belize. Beautiful hiking trails and wildlife preserves are close by. Take a day trip to the Mayan Ruins, or turn towards the sea for snorkelling adventures, scuba diving, fishing and paddle boarding.

Hopkins is a unique, relaxed village that successfully transitioned from a traditional fishing village into one with an eco-tourism theme. Walk the streets, ride one of our bicycles or rent a golf cart to explore the various eateries, shops featuring local wares, and grocery stores. This is a destination for the adventurous to see the real Belize in Hopkins and its surrounding area; if you are jlooking for a cosmopolitan, busy, up-to-the-minute place, Hopkins is not it.

Habaru House is a terrific home base for your Belize adventures. Ideal for families, it is fronted by a gentle, sloping beach with little to no walk-by traffic; we believe we are located on one of the nicest beaches in the country. Enjoy the beautiful ocean from the white sand beach or second floor covered patio with its exotic cane ceiling. Beach chairs, a lazy day hammock, an outside "rinse-off" shower and an outside charcoal grill are all available for your use.

South of Hopkins village proper, Habaru House is a 12-20 minute walk to ten outstanding ocean front restaurants and several roadside eateries.

We are happy to inform you that our accommodation is a Tourism Gold Standard Recognized Accommodation, which means we have implemented strict measures to mitigate any COVID risks for our guests and employees including disinfecting all surfaces, cleaning, and sanitation of all high touch areas. We sparkle!

An emergency cell phone is provided for direct contact with our property managers. Additional minutes can be purchased at the nearby Diversity Cafe.

The Habaru House living area is on the second and third floors (see floor plans in picture area). Local artwork and wall hangings enhance the atmosphere. If you choose to "cook in" you will enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen with mahogany cabinets adjacent to the dining and living areas. Or have our housekeeper prepare one or more meals for you; she is an independent contractor and a fantastic cook!

Habaru House also has a deluxe ground floor apartment for two: Habaru 31G, which is rented separately (please see VRBO listing 9714405). The deluxe one-bedroom unit is connected to the upstairs house via an internal lockable stairwell and may be rented in addition to Habaru House to expand the total capacity of the rental.

The flooring in the living area is Italian marble; bedroom floors are barbajalote; all exterior and interior trims are Belize mahogany; and vaulted ceilings feature a mixture of exotic hardwoods. Doors are hand made from local “poison wood”, known for its outstanding wood grain. The spacious master bedroom suite has exotic cane ceilings and the large master bathroom boasts double sinks, a deep soaker tub and a large separate shower.

Habaru House is centrally located to reach many of Belize’s exciting activities.

Water-based activities include:

Snorkelling trips
Scuba diving
Fishing; drop fishing, trolling, river and lagoon
Fly-fishing

Inland Trips:

Mayflower Waterfall Hike
Mayflower Bocawina waterfall rappelling
Jaguar Preserve in the Cockscomb Basin
Jungle horse back riding
Guided hikes
Cave tubing
Monkey River trip
Xunatunich Mayan Ruins
Southern Ruins trip
Zip lining
Marie Sharp’s factory- HOT sauce
Guided bird watching
Cocoa farm/chocolate tours

Work with our tour partner, Hopkins Kulcha Tours, to plan your stay.

The fishing is wonderful! If fresh lobster and conch are in season and something you are looking for, you have come to the right place! The close-by hotels have the best restaurants in Belize, in our opinion. Or even better, go into the village and eat at one of the local restaurants to enjoy a local, cultural “Garifuna” dish.

This home-away-from-home features all of the comforts of your own home: flat screen TV, all appliances, reading materials and a variety of games, AC in all living areas. You will not be roughing it on this Belize adventure! Check out the photos.

Don’t feel like cleaning, cooking, or doing the laundry on vacation? These services are all available for an additional charge. Make your vacation a true vacation!. Transportation to and from Dangriga airport or from BZE International is also available from Kulcha Tours.

A fantastic crew maintains our property. They rake the beach, arrange for the kayaks, and handle any of your concerns; just ask. They treat guests as family and want you to truly enjoy your vacation.

How to get here: Major airlines fly into Belize International Airport (BZE). From there you have options: rent a car and drive down to Hopkins (about a 2-2.5 hour drive on the beautiful Hummingbird Highway, or slightly less on the newly completed Coastal Highway. Or, take one of the regional carriers (Tropic Air or Maya Air) to the Dangriga Airport; from there it is only a short 20-25 minute taxi ride to the property.

Let us help you have a vacation to remember!

Please note: Individuals/groups looking for a "party house" should look elsewhere: this a quiet beach front area and a family home in which we take pride. We value the relationships we have with our neighbours, so if there are complaints, you will be asked to leave.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Hopkins Village Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hopkins Village Beach and a 2-minute drive from Hopkins Pier
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please ensure all A/C units are OFF and controllers are placed in plain view in the appropriate rooms; thanks!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Note from host: All service dogs welcome. Cleaning fee req'd

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Shallow, gentle sloping beach ideal for youngsters

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 720376185

Habaru House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home. Well equipped. Love the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
WE had a fabulous stay at Habaru House. Lots of space and very clean. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. We could walk to ice cream and restaurants in the hotel district. Bikes were lots of fun. Nice big balcony.Beds extremely comfotable. Only downside is the sand flies- all along the beach- make sure to always have spray.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach property

This was a wonderful house with an amazing semi-private beachWe took advantage of having DanaMake dinner for us one night and she made the best food This house was excellent and could not have been more comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V., Fairview, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Haburu House. Home was beautiful and extremely comfortable. AC worked perfectly in every room. So enjoyable to sit on balcony and watch the waves crashing to shore. It was convenient to all attractions in the area. Would highly recommend to anyone. House was immaculate with lots of towels for bath and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location, Fantastic Home, Thoughtful touches

The house is lovely and comfortable. Beautifully decorated. The beach is heavenly, and well-kept. The owners provide lots of helpful information, and so many thoughtful touches (like beach towels) and supplies (such as cabinets filled with items left by other travelers, everything from sunscreens and bug sprays to canned tuna and vodka!) that you are free to use. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for large family

Nice quiet location. Amazing property. The hospitality is great, people are friendly. We considered an all inclusive, but decided on the house for the space and privacy. Gillian is a great host, and Anthony and Dana keep the place very clean and in great order. This was our first time to Belize and this was what we were looking for. There is a house being built next door, but it was inconsequential to us. We walked to nearby restaurants few nights, but you'll want a car or cab to get to the closest convenience store. We used the kayaks and paddleboards a few times, and there are bikes available. Plenty of towels, some pantry and personal care items are available. We over packed because we weren't sure if we could get some of those things. A lot of rentals have cheap everything and nothing extra, but the house is well furnished and very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again and have no complaints about the property, location, amenities, or the gracious folks that share this home with travelers like me. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, plenty of kayaks and paddle boards to use

Great stay, plenty of kayaks and paddle boards to use
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a beautiful and spacious home on the beach. Hosts could not have been more accommodating and thoughtful. Kayaks and bikes were available. Kitchen was well-stocked and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Habaru House made our stay in Hopkins simply perfect!

This rental has everything you could need- A/C in every room , spectacular water view, beach towels and a kitchen stocked with everything needed to cook. Very accurate description on the VRBO website and location is at the quiet end of town. Located near grocery stores and gift shops, very clean and Gillian was always responsive to our questions!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place in Hopkins

Gillian's house is an incredible getaway. We were a family of 8 across three generations, and everyone loved this gem in Hopkins. Gillian, Anthony, and Dana were all extremely helpful and we loved Dana's cooking! Thank you all for an unforgettable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place

We had the best stay @ Habaru House. It was tremendously clean and comfy and was stocked with all the things we needed. I loved that they also provided sunscreen, bug spray, water and laundry detergent. The property managers were so helpful and came 2x during our stay to see if we needed anything. The multiple AC wall until were perfect allowing us to adjust our bedrooms to fit individual needs. The house is equipped with kayaks and bikes. Loved having the option for in house chef too. Proximity to all the locals and restaurants made us feel apart of the community, which was our favorite part. House sigs Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great time

We had a little bit of a rough start, but Anthony (the property manager) was there to help us through - when the water stopped running after a power outage, when the airline lost my luggage, when the beach needed some trash clean-up. And Gillian (the owner) was always reachable and very responsive with any/all questions we had (before and during our stay). The house was clean, comfortable, and roomy. The view was gorgeous (although not located for direct sunrise or sunset viewing). It was great to have access to the bikes and kayaks. The bikes would have been especially helpful if we didn't have a car, to get to the restaurants in the village. The bugs were there - but that is to be expected in Belize. Overall - Habaru House was a great place for us to stay and have a great time with our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House and Property

The house was beautiful and clean, the kitchen well-stocked with utensils and gadgets, and the property and view were gorgeous. The covered patio was my favorite spot. The house is located fairly close to the village which was convenient. Only one of the days allowed for kayaking off the beach, but those that went got to see manatees. The host and property manager answered questions very promptly. I do recommend that the procedure to re-start the water pump following a power outage be added to the guest book, but we had no issues getting it resolved quickly with the property manager's assistance. Overall, we all had a really great visit and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach home in Hopkins

The Habaru House is beautiful! And perfect for groups. Clean, spacious, right on the beach, and with four bathrooms! Everyone loved it. We’d also recommend hiring Dana for catering a few meals at the house. Her cooking was wonderful. The sea grass as others have mentioned can build up on the beach some days, and other days it’s more clear. This is no fault of the Habaru House since it is dependent on the tides and larger sea grass patterns, and we communicated with Anthony when the beach needed to be raked. Several people in our group swam in the ocean every morning. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Encinitas, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly Town

We had a wonderful family vacation. The house is larger than we expected. Very large rooms. The large kitchen was great for everyone being able to help cook. The location is close to restaurants and village. However the deck with ocean views was the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gage B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Habaru House

This place was perfect in every way, location, the beach, right on the sea, but there was one exception. The furniture in the living room was absolutely horrible. You could not sit on a comfortable couch or chair after a day on the water or exploring the village of Hopkins or even any tours. Please put in new living rm furniture so your guests have a place to relax at the end of the day! If it wasn't for that it would be 5 stars all the way down.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don W., Buda, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Habaru Hopkins is happening

Great property. Super location for enjoying the beach. Fishing was good in front of property. Loved using the kayaks and bicycles
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin L., Whitehorse,Yukon

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay at the Habaru House

The apartment was perfect for 2 people. It had all the kitchen stuff needed and the location was fabulous as right on the beach and close to great restaurants. Was nice to have bikes and kayaks available too. Bikes were great to get to the village. Only thing missing for us was chaise lounges for suntanning and perhaps more regular cleaning of the beach. Other than that would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff s., Windsor Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront Paradise

I enjoyed the property and the people Doug hooked me up with locally were outstanding. Sadie and Kurt with the car rental, Noewel and Bert with the fishing and Anthony were very helpful. A couple of things that some might have trouble dealing with was the refrigerator, even after turning it down froze things. There was no hot water but I found it refreshing after a day of being out fishing and the TV didn't work. I guess since it was off season it wasn't worth having it. I'm an adventurer so everything was "Great" for me but the more cultured might be offended...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Best Beach Yet

Our stay at Doug’s place could not have been better. Anthony was so helpful and Doug gave many useful suggestions so that we could hit many of the best spots in Hopkins. The beach, location, and proximity to town were perfect for us, especially with the kayaks and bikes. We are already imagining our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

Comfortable with a perfect location.

We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located & comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B., Inman, SC USA

Beautiful home and beachfront.

Fantastic wonderful home and beachfront. Truly a great place to stay. Everything was exceptional. We had such a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Return to Hopkins

We stayed at this property last year for 4 weeks and loved it so much we returned for 8 weeks this January & February. On arrival the apartment and beach were immaculate thanks to Anthony and Dana who manage this property and the new bed was extremely comfortable. We loved watching the sunrise over the ocean every morning while drinking our coffee on the patio. Couldn’t ask for a more relaxing and beautiful view. We would like to point out that occasionally sea weed & bits of plastic do wash up on the beach but this is in no way the fault of the property owner but down to the tides and the wind and is always cleaned up by Anthony and his crew as soon as possible. Well done boys! We received a wonderfully warm welcome back from all the local people who remembered us from last year and made lots of new friends as well. As all of our friends know we are both fishing mad and could be found fishing off the dock most days unless we were out on the river with Fred from the Green Iguana or out on the reef with Captain Burt & Kaleem from Golden Tours. Amazing catches this year including King Fish, King Mackerel, Permit, Barracuda, Snapper and Snook. If you want to see an amazing sight book the bioluminescence tour on the river which happens a few nights every month. Our favourite restaurants nearest Harbaru House are The Barracuda Bar & Grill, Rob’s Love on the Rocks and The Lucky Lobster. Great food and excellent service. If you need to hire a car then you can do no better than Hopkins Auto Rental who can also arrange to pick you up at Belize Airport and drive you back at the end of your holiday. Lovely people who couldn’t be more helpful if they tried. Thanks to Sadie and Kirk senior & junior. We love it here and hope to return again next year. The apartment has everything you could possibly need with views to die for and would definitely recommend it. Hopkins might be a little dusty with it’s dirt roads which can have a few pot holes in them but the experience of the locals warm and friendly hospitality more than makes up for this.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Fantastic Christmas Week in South Hopkins

The house is wonderful with excellent amenities at the beach (chairs, table, hammocks, palm umbrella), for recreation (bikes, kayaks, life vests all in local storage room), and all the necessities for in the house (appreciated local cell phone - internet was not working during our week). We stayed in the 1-br 31G below the 4-br unit. There were never any noise, lack of privacy issues, or feeling crowded on the beach; we enjoyed meeting and visiting with our upstairs neighbors. The beach area has a secluded feeling from the adjacent neighbors. Compared to north Hopkins the sand beach is more narrow (~25 yards), and very fine sand. Sea grass takes over at ~25 yards on the bottom - our upstairs neighbors had a manatee swim under their kayak!! We greatly enjoyed watching the pelicans. We appreciated Anthony and Dana checking in on us, as well as keeping the beach area clean.The property and area neighborhood is attractive with nice landscape plantings, and within walking distance to many excellent restaurants (most have free wifi). We scheduled pickups for daily excursions; it was fantastic! We highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

Great ocean front house!

Beautiful house located just south of the village. It was very easy to walk, bike and kayak to town. The house had everything that could be needed for a week stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018