Welcome to Lucky Dreamer Lodge, where many guests return after discovering our unique charm and sustainability efforts. They often keep in touch with us directly to stay updated on specials and what's new! Find stunning river and jungle views at Lucky Dreamer Lodge that immerse you in the wild, while keeping you connected to civilization. For more local tips on hidden gems, restaurants, and adventure planning, follow us: @lucky_dreamer_lodge on social media for insider info! The space We are Cheryl & Jeff, owners of Lucky Dreamer Lodge. At Lucky Dreamer Lodge, we are deeply committed to sustainable tourism practices and preserving the natural beauty of Belize. We believe that responsible travel not only safeguards the environment but also enriches our guests’ experience by offering a closer connection to nature and local culture. Explore the full story of Lucky Dreamer Lodge & our sustainable practices by researching us online. We are an AWARD-WINNING BELIZE JUNGLE LODGE with 2 bungalows on 1.5 acres on the river, less than 5 miles from San Ignacio. ↠Well-Stocked Full Outdoor Kitchen ↠Free Fast Wi-Fi (35Mbps) ↠Free Coffee & supplies ↠FREE Unlimited bottled water ↠No housekeeping fee & No check-out chores! ↠Free on-site parking ↠Village Shuttle to/from San Ignacio for @$1 U.S. ↠Free washer/dryer (including supplies) ↠Free use of Kayak & Innertubes ↠Extremely Safe & Authentic Belize Jungle Village (@ 700 residents!) Ꙭ After booking, you’ll receive a Personalized Digital Guest Guidebook _______________________________________________________________ Steps away from the Macal River in the heart of a small village in the foothills of the Mountain Pine Ridge. The bungalow has a large deck overlooking the river & jungle. The interior is fully screened. The Banana Bungalow is one of our stand-alone cabins at Lucky Dreamer Lodge - lovingly built by hand, by us and some local friends & neighbors. It was initially meant to be a guest house for family & friends, but everyone said it was too special not to share with others! We also have a second bungalow on the property with a jungle view that sleeps 4 - the Belize Bungalow (airbnb.com/h/belize-bungalow-lucky-dreamer-lodge ). And if you have a group of up to 6 people, book both! Our Banana Bungalow is made of local hardwoods and local pine from Mountain Pine Ridge. The bungalow interior is fully screened. There is a custom-made mahogany king bed and hardwood nightstands. The covered deck overlooks the property with a view of the Macal River and hills beyond. There are over 100 variety of birds on our property! We had a birdwatcher identify over 60 bird species in a three-week period! We are an official e-Bird HotSpot. There is a separate outdoor kitchen/dining area for the use of our guests. It is a shared area with guests that book our other Bungalow. The kitchen is not inside the bungalow - as just boiling water would heat the entire room! Even our own kitchen is 'outside.' :-) The outdoor kitchen is a few steps away from the bungalow. We provide ground coffee, sugar, powdered cream, salt, pepper, and other condiments/cooking ingredients. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots/pans, mixing bowls, dishes flatware, cups, etc. We also have items such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, non-stick spray, etc. We also provide unlimited filtered water for the use of guests. We recommend bringing refillable/lidded bottles to take advantage of the water and to avoid buying bottled water while here. Cold water is in the frig, as well as ice cubes for guest use. We pay your AirBnB Booking Fee + we do not charge any Housekeeping Fees! LUCKY DREAMER LODGE has been named 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Best Central American Jungle Glamping Venue AND awarded the LUXlife Community Impact Award 2022 for Belize, Green Initiative Award for 2023, and Best Birding Spot for 2024. We were also featured in the Sept 2022 edition of International Living. Check out the photos for the entire article. Guest access Lucky Dreamer Lodge guests have access to the 1.5 acre property, which includes a genuine Mayan mound (yes, you WILL find Mayan pottery, guaranteed!) but you have to leave it behind. Other features include an outdoor dining area/kitchen with a full-size frig and charcoal grill. There is also a double sink and 6-burner gas stove and oven - and lots of countertop space. We also have a guest laundry facility where guests can do laundry for no additional charge. Please let us know if you want to do laundry so we can turn on the butane and electricity. We grow fruits, herbs and vegetables. You are welcome to anything ready to harvest! Depending on the time of year herbs may include, basil, parsley, rosemary, oregano, garlic chives & mint. Veggies may include tomatoes, onions, lettuce, hot peppers, and more! Fruits include bananas, pineapples, mangos, soursop, dragon fruit, avocado, raspberries, nuts, and more! The Banana Bungalow has a spacious private covered deck, with a hammock, dining table with 2 chairs and two unique Belizean hardwood lounge chairs. There is a 2-person kayak available at no extra charge, as well as four innertubes for use on the Macal River - which is in our backyard! There are dams on the river, so in the afternoon the river rises and flows quicker - that's why we recommend kayaking only in the morning. Pick-up service for the kayak is not available. It is not feasible to kayak to San Ignacio as there are no secure places to dock. Other things to note WHEN you book LUCKY DREAMER LODGE, you unleash a world of AirBnB hosting you may not have experienced before. Check out our Blog online for more information about Belize & Us by searching for @LuckyDreamerLodge Add our listing to your AirBnB Wishlist by clicking the ❤ in the upper right corner. We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations & religions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LUCKY DREAMER LODGE is Gold Standard Certified by the Belize Tourism Board. No AirBnB Booking Fee! No Housekeeping/Cleaning Fee! If you need more space than the Banana Bungalow, we have another AirBnB listing that sleeps 4, called the Belize Bungalow. Book both Bungalows for Groups up to 6 people (inclusive of children). Belize requires all legal accommodations to be licensed. Our License # is 2078. There are a LOT accommodations in Belize that are not licensed (a few in our village) - so please ask them before booking if the listing doesn't mention the BTB license#. Please note that we are required to collect 9% sales tax. We do NOT have a gratuity charge. *************************** A Note about Travel Insurance: For your peace of mind, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance through Airbnb. This will help protect your trip investment against unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, illnesses, or other unexpected issues that may arise within 30 days of your arrival date. ************************** No open flames permitted in/near the bungalows. Also, we highly recommend no food, drinks, wrappers, etc., inside the bungalow. This is a jungle and the jungle bugs (mostly ants) LOVE food and have an amazing jungle communication network to share new sources of food with! *************************** LUCKY DREAMER LODGE is a member of 'Pack for a Purpose' - we collect donated supplies for two local organizations - Cayo Animal Welfare Society and the Cristo Rey R.C. Village School. *************************** Cristo Rey Village is in the jungle region of Belize. While this provides incredible beauty and natural wonders, it also means that heat, humidity, sudden tropical squalls, power outages and water outages are not uncommon (However, we do have a back-up generator, and back-up water supply & pump). ************************** We have free high speed wi-fi service on the property and in the bungalow. It is fast and reliable! However, if the power to the village goes out, we do lose internet service, but that doesn’t happen often. ************************** We strive for a calm, serene & relaxing environment; and most of the time it is just that. However, the local birds are very active as daylight breaks, and the Howler Monkeys can be a bit startling at night. We are also in the middle of a small, but active village. Sometimes the neighboring roosters, dogs, church music, etc. can be heard. HOLIDAY DISCLAIMER Holidays are VERY festive times in Belize, and the love for celebrations is deeply ingrained in the culture. During holidays, it's common for locals to enjoy lively gatherings with music and fireworks, contributing to a vibrant and joyous atmosphere. We understand that this exuberance may be disruptive to some guests' stays. However, whether staying with us, or anywhere else in Belize, it will be louder than normal during all Belize Holidays. And a Holiday isn't just a single day of celebration..... Belizeans start celebrating days before and usually at least one day after any given holiday. Some of the 'loudest' holidays are New Years, Easter, Belize Independence Day (Sept) and Christmas. For more information about Belize Holidays, we recommend reading our Blog article: belize-holidays-popular-to-little-known So, for those guests who are extremely noise sensitive please keep these things in mind.