Welcome to Lucky Dreamer Lodge Get a 5% discount when you book 4 or more nights at our intimate Jungle Lodge on the River. The river & jungle views are awe-inspiring and make you feel like you’re right in the midst of the wilds (while still in civilization) * Swim, Kayak, Tube in our River * Near Must-Do Adventures * Village shuttle to/from San Ignacio * Walkable to dining & groceries * Few biting bugs thanks to bats, dragonflies, frogs, & lizards * 90+ bird varieties sited on our property We are Cheryl & Jeff, owners of LUCKY DREAMER LODGE. Book 4 Nights or more and get an automatic 5% Discount! Check out our Blog with TONS of info about Belize & our Bungalows by searching online for: Blog Lucky Dreamer Lodge *************************************************************** 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 & Bicycles ↠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! 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 peek at the Macal River and hills beyond. There are birds everywhere & of all kinds! We had a birdwatcher identify over 60 bird species in a three-week period! 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 Best Central American Jungle Glamping Venue AND awarded the LUXlife Community Impact Award 2022 for Belize, and Green Initiative Award for 2023. We were also featured in the Sept 2022 edition of International Living. Check out the photos for the entire article. 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 two inner tubes 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. Please note that the bicycles are available to use within our village. They are 'well used' bikes and would not fare well on the roads outside of our village. We call our little jungle paradise home, and you can always count on a warm welcome and someone here on-site to assist you. We live on the property and take pride in personally greeting you upon your arrival. While there may be occasions when we need to travel to the states for various reasons, rest assured that there will always be someone we trust on-site, ensuring your needs are met, and questions answered. Whether you want to chat about Belize, seek local recommendations, or simply need assistance with any aspect of your visit, you’ll have a reliable point of contact right here. Your comfort and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us. We are early risers - usually up and around by 6:30am. Our guests' tours take them away from the property most of the day - but we are around to answer questions, provide directions, etc. We have two dogs & a cat that have full access to the property. They are all very friendly - and Milo (the youngest & largest dog) likes to spend time with guests on the deck. Cristo Rey Village, Cayo, Belize is the perfect destination for nature-lovers of all ages. From its beautiful tropical diverse wildlife to its stunning river and foothills of Mountain Pine Ridge, this village offers a unique and breathtakingly beautiful experience. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through our lush jungle property, explore the crystal clear Macal river that flows by our property or take our kayak out for even more pristine nature viewing. For those who want to explore the local culture, visit the nearby Mayan ruins, or take a trip to nearby San Ignacio. There are plenty of activities for the adventurer in you, from ziplining to horseback riding. With so much to offer, Cristo Rey Village, Cayo, Belize is the perfect destination for you! There is a small convenience grocery store directly across the road from us. There you'll find just about everything you need for simple meals. Just a short walk down the road are "Carm's" & “Sandals” two local restaurants that serve made to order local-style meals. Lucky Dreamer Lodge is a jumping off point for all the local adventures including Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, ATM cave, Tikal, Caracol, etc….. But here are some additional adventures/activities nearby: ATV tours (2 hour or 4.5 hours) A 1 minute drive from us! The longer trip takes you to a waterfall in Elijio Panti National Park. 3 Maya Cooking Experiences that include the meal (5 min & 15 min drives) You can visit Oxmul Coffee. (10 minute drive). They grow, harvest, dry, roast and sell their coffee onsite. Iguana Conservation Project (15 min drive). Super fun, where you can hold iguanas, and baby iguanas can crawl on you! Hands-on Chocolate Demonstrations (15 min drive) Barton Creek Cave. (20 min drive) Ziplining: (25 min drive) Jungle Pontoon Water Adventure (45 min drive), that takes you to 5 different waterfalls Mountain Pine Ridge (FREE) - specifically ..... - Big Rock Falls (30 min drive): - Rio On Pools (15 min beyond Big Rock Falls) : - Rio Frio Cave (15 mins beyond Rio On Pools): Several butterfly farms: One about 15 mins from us Once at Lucky Dreamer Lodge, the bus and shuttle service stop right in front of our property from 7am to about 5pm daily, Mon-Saturday. (There is no public transportation available on Sunday, other than taxi service) The bus & village shuttle van cost @ $1 U.S. each way. The ride takes about 15 minutes. Taxi rides run between $12.50-$15.00 U.S. each way based on day of week & time of day. 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: Blog Lucky Dreamer Lodge 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. *************************** No open flames permitted in/near the bungalows. Also, no food, drinks, wrappers, etc., permitted 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.