Casa Tortuga is a two-story five bedroom villa on the beach in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The beach at Casa Tortuga is a quarter of a mile from the reef and Hol Chan Marine Preserve. The Property has 100 feet of beachfront and is surrounded by 28 coconut palms.

Casa Tortuga Villa is located 1 3/4 miles south of San Pedro, which takes six minutes by taxi van. Guides can pick you up at our dock for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and sightseeing. There are bicycles, golf carts, and taxis available for transportation. The taxi fare from the villa to town is $7.50 US dollars per van, which seats up to ten people.

The pale pink villa consists of 4,128 sq. ft. including 60 ft. verandas on both levels, facing the sea Located on the upper level are two large bedrooms, the living room, bar, bath, large kitchen, and two dining areas, as well as a third dining area on the veranda. The beach level includes three bedrooms, large open area, bath with tub and shower, and a 60 ft. veranda on the waterfront. For smaller accomodations, click here for our Pelican's Nest Guest House.

The pool is the largest private pool in Belize, measuring 38 feet long and 18 feet wide, plus an 8 1/2 foot wide circular alcove, which holds the 300 year old bronze horse fountain from Versailles, France.

The master bedroom, the Casa Tortuga Room, on the upper level has a king size bed. The closet doors are mirrored and the room is furnished in antique dark green Captain's furniture handpainted with clipper ships. This bedroom has two sets of french doors which open onto the veranda overlooking the Caribbean

The second upstairs bedroom, the Jungle Room, is large, 14 ft. by 24 ft. with a king canopy bed of large bamboo. At one end of the room is a mantelpiece under a large carved mirror, flanked by paper mache animal masks. The wicker furniture includes an oversized chaise upholstered in cream with jaguar print pillows. This room also has a game table with a roulette wheel underneath and a sea view.

The living room has a white sectional sofa and a marble coffee table. It has two sets of French double doors opening onto the veranda. The antique walnut bar seats three at the front, and has a back bar with curved glass cabinets and shelving, while the ceiling of the bar holds the crystal stemware and lighting.

The Dining table is oval glass with a brass base and Parsons high back chairs with covered legs. A large leafy chandelier with white shades on the candlelight bulbs light the dining area. Blue and lavender hydrangeas in an Imari container serve as a centerpiece.

The kitchen is equipped with all G.E. appliances including a microwave. All of the cabinets, doors and ceilings are mahogany. The stove hood and kitchen counters are tile. The floors throughout the entire villa are tile also. The kitchen has a table and seating for four. An 8 ft. tall antique walnut china cabinet contains the glassware and china service.

The upstairs bath is large with a tub and shower. The tile vanity has solid brass faucets, a large mirror and good lighting. There is also a ceiling fan, as in all of the rooms.

The upper level veranda is 60 ft. long, with Pawley Island double hammocks at each end. There is a comfortable wicker lounge, chair and ottoman with plush oversized white cushions at one end of the veranda, and the other end has a round wicker table with four high back wicker chairs with cushions

The beach level has three additional bedrooms. The Maya Room opens directly onto the veranda and beach. The view of the turquoise Caribbean from the half-canopied bed is wonderful. This room is accented with Mayan artifacts and paintings of jaguars. There are more jaguars in Belize than in any other country in the world. They inhabit the rainforest on the mainland of Belize.

The second beach level bedroom is the Palm Room. This room has a queen canopy bed and wicker furniture. It is surrounded by coconut palms outside with a western view of the sunsets and a partial sea view. The artwork reflects Belizean architecture, landscapes, and Caribbean scenes by renowned local artists. Since the sea view in the Palm room is indirect, there is a color TV built in as in the upstairs living room.

The third bedroom is the Seabreeze Room which has a queen bed and a beautiful view of the sea. This bedroom opens onto an open living area with an eight foot long mahogany bench carved with monkeys and tropical fruit trees. There are also tables and chairs in the living area and on the veranda.

The bath on the beach level has a tub and shower. There is also an outdoor shower, which is convenient for those returning from water sports.

A barrel of fresh water is supplied for your snorkel and scuba gear.

Although there are no guest laundry services on the premises, there is a laundromat a mile away.

There is a plentiful supply of games in the bar, a regulation dart board with sets of darts, and a set of horse shoes set up under the palms as well. The villa is also equipped with color Cable TV, a VCR, tape player and CD player. To make long distance calls from the telephone at Casa Tortuga Villa, you will need a calling card number from your long distance carrier, or you may call collect.

Activities in the area include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, sea kayaking, jet skiing, and daily snorkel excursions to the nearby island of Caye Caulker on a skiff or catamaran. There are boat trips to the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha on the mainland, nature trips to Bird Island and daily round trip flights to the largest Central American Mayan ruin in Tikal, Guatemala.

San Pedro is a quiet village with friendly English speaking inhabitants. Island law dictates that no buildings be taller than a palm tree, so fortunately, three stories is the maximum limit on the island The restaurants in San Pedro serve great food at average prices, although we believe that our staff at Casa Tortuga cook the most delicious food on the island! The lobster in Belize is also excellent. The Belizeans on the island are happy, content people, and the atmosphere is delightful.


Our staff live on the property, and take excellent care of our guests. Daily maid service is included in the rent. For groups of 5-10 guests, our cook Maria prepares up to three meals daily for $60 per day plus groceries. She will have regular or virgin piña coladas and appetizers for your arrival at the villa.

For your Arrival Dinner, she usually makes a typical gourmet Belizean meal of BBQ red snapper, green salad, fried plantains, a vegetable, beans and rice cooked in coconut milk, and dessert. For the first breakfast she serves coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, beans, homemade fry jacks, sweet bread, toast and cereal if desired.

You may choose to bring gourmet coffee with you. There is a $400 deposit for the initial groceries for the first few meals. After your arrival, you can plan the other meals with the cook, and give her grocery money as needed. She keeps grocery receipts and returns any unused money to you.

Travelers must have a valid passport to enter Belize, including children. The passport must be valid for six months after your return date, also.

RATES FOR 2008

Casa Tortuga Villa includes the living room, two verandas, dining room, kitchen, bar, bath, and five magnificently furnished bedrooms, including 2 king canopy beds, one queen canopy bed, and two queen half canopy beds. The Pelican's Nest Guest House at Casa Tortuga has a king bed in the bedroom, a jacuzzi tub in the bath, a kitchen, dining area, queen sleeper sofa in the living room, and two balconies overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Rates are per night and in US Dollars

ACCOMMODATIONS SUMMER FALL WINTER PEAK SEASON SEASONS Apr. 12 -Sep 05/08 Sep. 06/08 - Nov. 14/08 Nov. 15/08 Apr. 11/09 Dec 20 - 27/08 CASA TORTUGA 5 BEDROOM VILLA $1195 $995 $1395 $1795 THE PELICAN'S NEST GUEST HOUSE $300 $250 $250 $500

Rates include daily maid service.

The staff at Casa Tortuga cooks up to three meals per day for your group for $60 per day plus groceries.

Rates are subject to a 9% government room tax and a 10% service charge for W.A.S.A. and B.E.L. services.

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Rental Payment Schedule
A payment of half of the rental fees is due within 7 days after the reservation is made. The final half of the rental fees is due 60 days before arrival.

Cancellation Policy:
If a cancellation is made 75 days before arrival, all except 10% will be refunded. If a cancellation is made less than 75 days before arrival date, all except 10% will be refunded, if the villa can be rebooked. For medical emergencies, clients can reschedule for a 10% fee.

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