Lucky Duck Villa - Huge Beachfront, Pool and Pier

Welcome to Lucky Duck Villa! A 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom beachfront estate with private chef included.

Lucky Duck Villa is one of the most distinctive properties on the Placencia Peninsula, a 4-story, Gold Standard certified beachfront estate occupying a palatial, gated, heavily landscaped lot with an extraordinary 250 feet of frontage directly on the Caribbean Sea. Featured in the 2022 Hallmark Original Movie "Caribbean Summer," this bright, cheerful, and uniquely charming villa sits tucked behind lush tropical grounds with no close neighbors, offering the ultimate in privacy without sacrificing access to the dining, resorts, and activities that make Maya Beach one of the best addresses on the peninsula.

What makes Lucky Duck truly special is its layout and scale. Rather than a single monolithic structure, the property unfolds across multiple levels and distinct spaces that give every member of your group their own private corner of paradise while sharing the spectacular outdoors. Two covered palapas sit directly on the sandy beach, one beside the pool for outdoor dining and lounging, and one at the end of the large private ocean pier where you can soak in the ocean breeze, watch the sunrise, and take in the crystalline Caribbean Sea stretching out in every direction. The Eagles Nest deck on the fourth floor is the crown jewel, a covered rooftop retreat with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the ocean to the east and the lagoon and Maya Mountains to the west, the only place on the peninsula where you can watch the sunrise and the sunset from the same spot.

The ground floor master suite is a spacious, open-concept retreat with a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, kitchenette, workspace, and direct patio access to the beach and pool palapa. The second floor features a cozy queen bedroom with its own living room, fully equipped kitchen, and a large private patio. The third-floor master loft has a king bed, private bath, and a patio overlooking the ocean with access to the fourth-floor Eagles Nest deck. Tucked away over the garage is a fully self-contained private apartment with a queen bed, queen sleeper sofa, full kitchen, living room, and private patio with ocean views, perfect for a couple or additional guests who want complete independence.

**CHEF SERVICE**
Your stay includes complimentary private chef service for stays of 4 nights or more, one full chef day for every two nights stayed. Each chef day includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared fresh for your group. For example: a 6-night stay includes 3 chef days; an 8-night stay includes 4 chef days. You will only need to reimburse the chef directly for the cost of groceries. Nothing is marked up, and the chef will provide you with an invoice, payment instructions, and copies of all receipts. Food costs typically run $45 to $50 per person per day based on the preset menu. Need the chef more often? Additional chef days can be added for $125 per day.

Grocery stocking service is also included with your stay. There is a provisions list of basic groceries, snack items and beverages you can fill out if you wish to have those items stocked at the house when you arrive. The chef will purchase your groceries, and you only reimburse the items bought.

(+) Want to take it a step further? Enhance your chef service with our All-Inclusive Food Package for $75 per person per chef service day. The package covers all 3 meals, a fruit bowl, limited non-alcoholic beverages, and one lobster meal (in season), with no additional grocery reimbursement required. Alcohol packages are also available. Ask our team for full details when booking.

**CONCIERGE SERVICE**
Concierge service is included with your stay. Your dedicated Gecko concierge is available to assist with all pre-arrival arrangements and will reach out after your reservation is confirmed to begin planning your trip. From coordinating your transfers and arranging airport pick-up to booking excursions, spa services, and onsite entertainment, your concierge is here to ensure you get the most out of every day in Belize without lifting a finger.

**MAX OCCUPANCY**
12 guests

**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Bedroom 1 (1st floor) — 1 King bed, queen sleeper sofa, private en-suite, direct beach access
Bedroom 2 (2nd floor) — 1 Queen bed, private bathroom, private patio
Bedroom 3 (3rd floor) — Master Loft, 1 King bed, private en-suite, ocean-view patio, Eagles Nest deck access
Bedroom 4 (Detached apartment over garage) — 1 Queen bed, queen sleeper sofa, private en-suite, full kitchen, private patio
A pack-and-play crib and portable highchair are available upon request.

**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
Full concierge service
Private chef service (every other day for stays of 4 nights or more)
Daily housekeeping
Guest laundry service
4-seater golf cart
On-site caretaker and maintenance personnel (live in separate detached staff house on property)
One complimentary transfer to/from the Placencia airstrip on either check-in or check-out day
Grocery stocking service, have your kitchen stocked and ready before you arrive (cost of items not included)
Welcome drink and snack on arrival
Freshwater pool and 250 feet of private beach
Private ocean pier with covered palapa
Two beach palapas with outdoor dining and lounge seating
Eagles Nest rooftop deck with 360-degree panoramic views
Gas BBQ grill
Kayaks and paddleboards
Safe deposit box for valuables
Beach towels
High-speed Wi-Fi
Smart and cable TVs
Soap, shampoo, and paper goods provided

**OPTIONAL ADD-ONS**
Looking to make your stay even more memorable? We offer a wide range of additional services to customize your experience. Add any of these when making your reservation or at a later date through your concierge:

Additional private chef days, $125 per day
All-Inclusive Food Package, $75 per person per chef service day
Additional golf cart rental, 4-seater $325/week, 6-seater $450/week
Spa treatments, massages and beauty services delivered right to the villa
Excursions and adventures, snorkeling, fishing, cave tubing, Mayan ruins, sailing and more
Romance packages, perfect for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries
Onsite entertainment
Alcoholic beverage packages

**NEARBY RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES**
Lucky Duck Villa is located in North Maya Beach, putting you within easy reach of some of the best dining and activities on the Placencia Peninsula, all reachable by your included golf cart.

**Dining**

Maya Beach Bistro, minutes away. Serving fresh local seafood in a casual beachfront setting.

The Bonefish Grille at Azure Del Mar, nearby. Upscale multi-level beachfront dining with fresh seafood, an Asian influence.

Don Tonito's at Umaya Resort, a short golf cart ride away. Wood-fired artisan pizza.

Naïa Resort restaurants, a short golf cart ride away. Three dining options including beachfront and open-air settings.

**Activities**

Inky's Mini Golf, Belize's only professionally designed 18-hole miniature golf course, just minutes away.

Jaguar Lanes Bowling, Belize's only bowling alley, a fun evening activity for the whole group.

Balam Golf Course, a short golf cart ride away.

Excursions, your concierge can arrange snorkeling, sportfishing, cave tubing, ziplining, sailing Mayan ruin tours, and more.

**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is one of the country's most beloved destinations. Situated on a stunning 16-mile-long peninsula flanked by the Caribbean Sea on one side and a serene lagoon on the other, it offers the perfect blend of laid-back Caribbean charm and easy access to adventure. Placencia is relaxed, uncrowded, and refreshingly authentic, far less congested than Ambergris Caye/San Pedro. From here you can explore ancient Mayan ruins, hidden waterfalls, zip lines, cave tubing, world-class snorkeling, and some of the best sportfishing in Central America, with great restaurants, local shops, beachside bars, and the famous Placencia Sidewalk all right at your doorstep. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation!

**GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY**
All international flights arrive and depart through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. From there, you have three options for getting to Placencia. After confirming your reservation, your Gecko concierge will reach out to help coordinate your preferred transfer.

Option 1 — Flying: A 30-minute domestic flight from BZE to the Placencia airstrip costs $299 USD round trip per person. Your concierge will also arrange pick-up from the Placencia airstrip directly to the property. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.

Option 2 — Private Shuttle: A comfortable, direct shuttle from BZE to the property takes just over 2 hours on a fully paved road. Cost is $650 USD round trip (tax included) for up to 3 passengers, plus $60 per additional person round trip (maximum 12 passengers). Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.

Option 3 — Self-Drive: Prefer to explore at your own pace? Rent a car from the agency of your choice at BZE and drive yourself to the property. Be sure to secure your rental online prior to your arrival. Your concierge will provide detailed directions upon booking.

**BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY**
60 days or more prior to arrival: full refund less $150 booking fee
Less than 60 days prior to arrival: no refund
This policy applies to direct bookings only. Guests who book through third-party platforms or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) are subject to the cancellation terms of their respective booking channel.