Welcome to Balam Beach Villa! A stunning new three-story home that embodies chic modernity and tropical comfort on a spacious private beachfront lot in the Maya Beach area of the Placencia Peninsula. This exquisite residence showcases industrial-style architecture with clean lines and an open layout that seamlessly blends functionality with elegance. Expansive windows invite natural light, highlighting the minimalist interiors while creating a seamless connection to the lush outdoor ... The space The large open rooftop deck with ample seating and lounge space provide the perfect place for sun-tanning and offers an amazing panoramic view off the ocean, mountains and a perfect spot to watch both the sunrise and sunset as well as the night stars. Balam beach Villa is located on a large beautiful sandy beach lot in Maya Beach. This area provides for a very private beach setting, yet it is close to fine dining and other upscale resorts in an exclusive section of Placencia. The home comes with a dedicated team of staff to ensure it is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards and to make your stay an incredible experience. Ground Floor: 2 beautifully appointed bedrooms with ensuite baths can be found on the ground floor. Bedroom 3 has a king bed and overlooks the pool deck. Bedroom 4 has a queen bed and is recommended for children or a single adult due to space, but can sleep 2 adults. An open-concept kitchen, dining area and living area with sofa and a large TV is also on the ground floor. A huge pool overlooking the beach and the ocean with lots of deck space, 4 loungers and a day bed complete the ground floor. First Floor (2nd level): 2 large bedrooms with king beds, ensuite baths and large covered patios over looking the ocean are located on this floor. A small living area at the top of the stairs between the two bedrooms is also located on this level. Second Floor/Rooftop (3rd level): Rooftop deck with a large sectional sofa overlooking the beach and ocean complete with a great view of the sunset. At Gecko Vacation Rentals, we are passionate about two things; providing the highest quality services and ensuring our guests have a great vacation & experience in Belize. This extraordinary property provides a one-of-a-kind setting, but the amenities we provide elevate it to a league of its own. From the personal chef to daily guest laundry, our idea is that our guests should not have to lift a finger. The staff at Balam Beach Villa will stock the fully equipped kitchen with provisions as requested in advance, so our guests can get into vacation mode right away, with no effort and only the actual cost of the food they have selected. Max Occupancy: 10 guests (8 adults max) ACCOMMODATIONS Bedroom 1 Ground Floor - 1 King Bedroom 2 Ground Floor - 1 King Bedroom 3 First Floor - 1 King Bedroom 4 First Floor - 1 Queen Common Area - Pull out sofa We will strive to make this your most memorable vacation experience and include the following amenities: Daily Maid Service Chef Service - 3 days for weekly rental (cost of food not included) Guest Laundry Service 4 Seat Gas Golf Cart (with payment of $40 gas and usage fee) High Speed Internet and WIFI Full Time Concierge Service On property spa services available upon request (cost of services not included) Transfers to/from Placencia Airstrip on Check-In Day & Check-Out Day Soap, Shampoo, paper goods, beach towels, etc, etc. Use of Kayaks and Paddle Boards 1 Pack and Play (crib) and 1 Portable Highchair Booster Seat Placencia is the second most popular tourist destination located in Southern Belize. It is located on a 16 mile long peninsula that is surrounded by the Placencia Lagoon on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It is much smaller, less congested and more laid back than Ambergris Caye / San Pedro. Being on a peninsula and not an island, Placencia provides easy access to the Belize Rainforest and many activities on the mainland like Mayan Ruins, waterfalls, zip lining and cave tubbing to name a few. Placencia offers numerous restaurants, small shops and bars and is home to famous Placencia Sidewalk and is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation. All international flights coming into Belize land at the Belize City Airport (BZE). Our full time concierge will work with you to arrange transportation from BZE to the property. Getting from BZE to the villa is easy with 3 options available. Option 1 is to take a short (approximately 30 minute) local commuter flight from BZE to the Placencia Airstrip where you will be met by one of the Gecko Properties staff and taken directly to your villa. Our concierge will work with you to book these flights once you have your international flights booked and locked in. Option 2 is to take a van shuttle from BZE to the villa. The driver will meet you outside of baggage claim. The drive from BZE to the villa is around 2.5 hours. The roads are all paved and a good portion of the drive is on the beautiful Hummingbird Highway that goes through the Maya Mountains. Our concierge will work with you to get this booked again once you have your international flights booked Option 3 is to rent a vehicle at BZE and make the drive down to the villa yourself. There are numerous rental car agencies right across the parking lot from baggage claim including Hertz Avis and Crystal Car Rental a larger local car rental company. You would just need to go online to book and secure a vehicle prior to arrival. BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund minus a non-refundable booking fee of $150, will be issued when Guest elects to cancel the booking at least 60 days prior to check-in date. If the booking is canceled at any point after the 60 days, all payments made will be retained.