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Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock

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Villa from the dock
Private bar great for dinner and drinks or escaping the sun, right on the beach
Great Room right on the beach with terrific views
Fully equipped kitchen for large groups
Bedroom 1 King with full bath

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anderson Lagoon
  • Place, Hopkins Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Placencia (PLJ)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock

Villa Rising Sun is a 6,200 sq. ft. Villa on the beach in Hopkins Belize. Your rental is the entire first floor with private entrances, 3 bedrooms, a queen sleeper in the family room, two baths, your own private palapa beach bar and dock. The perfect place for family and friends to experience the paradise of Hopkins Village in Belize.

Villa Rising Sun is located in the prestigious, safe resort district of Hopkins, Belize. The resort district is a lot quieter and offers a many of the finest bars and restaurants just a short beach walk away. Hopkins Village is less than a mile away.

Whether you want to explore all of Belize, or just stay at the Villa, we have you covered with a host of on-site events that can be safely arranged.

One of the great advantages of staying with us is your personal concierge service. From adventure tours to transportation, local advice on restaurants and what's going on, to personalized services, we go all out to make certain your vacation is worry free!

Villa Rising Sun has achieved the Tourism Health & Safety Gold Standard certification from the Belize Tourism Board and Ministry of Health by implementing procedures to assure new health and safety standards.

Your dock with over-the-water hammock, swings, and seating is perfect for soaking up the sun, sun sets, fishing, manatee sightings, or cocktails.

Your 3 bedroom, two bath rental is beach level and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and a huge great room area for entertaining or relaxing. The great room also has a comfortable pullout queen size bed. It is equipped with everything you need for your vacation. Regular beach raking and housekeeping assure you can relax and enjoy your stay. We can even arrange a private cook to prepare your arrival dinner and serve you at your beach bar.

The Great Room has a huge mahogany dining room table, two tables for desk or board games, two comfy sofas and chairs for relaxing after a hard day at the beach or exploring. A large smart TV with IPTV with over 8000 channels includes many of your favorites from The States, Canada, and Mexico for all your favorite shows and sporting events. Netflix and other logins are provided as well for additional entertainment.

Open the door and step onto the beach. The property is landscaped with indigenous flora and fauna.

Enjoy your own private thatched beach bar with everything you need to have a great time and is a great spot out of the sun. With seating for fourteen, it’s a perfect place to party or enjoy your meals on the beach. Your private bar features a refrigerator/freezer, sink with filtered water, a fully functional bar. Nice speakers and a blue-tooth amp as well as an IPTV provide entertainment for the entire family.

When you stay at Villa Rising Sun, we will arrange all your travel, tours and adventures within the Country, making your vacation worry free. We offer a large variety of tours, adventures, and private services like a private cook, drumming and more.

Villa Rising Sun is proudly licensed with the Belize Tourism Board.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small celebrations in moderation are welcomed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only. Ashtrays provided.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small celebrations in moderation are welcomed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HOT02110

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hopkins

Located in Hopkins, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. Drums of Our Father's Monument and Yok Ha Pier are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Hopkins Village Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lebeha Drumming Center and Marie Sharp's Factory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hopkins, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hopkins Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sittee Point - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Marie Sharp's Factory - 35 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Drums of Our Father's Monument - 41 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tugusina Gariguna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thongs Beach Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Husk - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Rising Sun Beachfront with Private Beach Bar & Dock located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hopkins villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hopkins Village Beach, Anderson Lagoon and Sittee Point. Hopkins Pier and Lebeha Drumming Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Amazing place, great and attentive hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SLICE OF PARADISE.This was an absolutely perfect stay at Villa Rising Sun. Mark and Sabrina are great hosts and a big shout out to Dean for his expert concierge services. All three of them would check in from time to time to make sure that we had everything we needed. The house is large, comfortable and very clean. The private tiki bar with a sound system was a great place to hang out. We loved being right on the beach and spent a lot of time in the gorgeous water. In the evening, it was fun to watch the fish from the edge of the dock. Shelly cooked an amazing lobster tail dinner, and we also had massages at the house, which both were highlights of the trip. The location of the house is perfect. It is close to so many good restaurants. Hopkins is a special place. I am looking forward to returning to Villa Rising Sun.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Mark and Sabrina were fantastic hosts. Such a great property. Everything was as expected from the pictures and description on the website. Would love to stay there again.They have a lot of connections and ways to set up excursions which makes it super easy. Love the beach and Tiki bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing month

A great property with on site hosts, concierge, cleaning staff and yard maintenance. Lots of info provided on place to visit, restaurants, bars, etc. The hosts and concierge are super friendly and very concerned about their guests having a great time
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder Experience for the whole family

Every part of our stay was wonderful. We all plan on return. Mark, Sabrina and Dean made sure we had every we needed to focus on relaxation and exploring. Highly recommended for anyone looking to have beautiful scenery, privacy, and convenience. Excursions are must!! Shout out to Meds and Jeff for helping us make epic fishing memories.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend Villa Rising Sun. Mark and Sabrina were both interested in everything we did, but also to make sure we had no needs or issues (which we didn’t). The listing is very accurate as the house. Very clean and well-located to Hopkins. We rented a golf cart and that was all you really need unless you want to venture further away.Great things about the place - the dock has a regular flow of manatee. We saw several. Also, the tarpon and yellow jacks at night are a blast to watch. Dean did a terrific job hooking us up with tours and we were really pleased with them (see Get To Know Belize Adventures). Dean was also there to make sure everything we needed was met.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., Rathdrum, Idaho, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Excellent facility, fantastic service and great hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were met in the driveway by our gracious hosts and given a full tour of the property and house. Fresh fruit on the table, AC cranked, beach lapping on the shore outside. MmmmmmI caught fish off the dock, jammed at the beach bar with local talent WA-WA, and sipped the evenings away. Mark and neighbor Dean were very helpful with info and directions and arrangements and anything else we needed. Wonderful time. Rent a golf cart and cruise to local bars. Watch out for the speed bumps! Thank you Mark and Sabrina and Dean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations and recommendations

Mark and Sabrina are generous hosts that provide a clean and well kept home. They have quick communication for any questions prior to arrival. Dean has many recommendations for excursions and local places for food and fun. The dock, swings and private bar creates many memories for our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond expectations

From the time we booked, they were our personal concierge service. Finding out what we like, helping us book adventures, giving us suggestions all the way through. The property is exactly what you see in the pictures and even more. When we were there, they checked in to make sure we had everything. Us with things. I’ll be going back..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

Fantastic location and property and wonderful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Such a great stay! Dean and Mark are very knowledgeable about the area and have great recommendations on things to do and places to go. They also set up our excursions and airport transports for us, so everything was so easy and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

Highly recommend staying here with Mark & Sabrina! Dean does a great job helping you plan your adventures. The place is perfect, they are helpful, and you can’t ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay at the Villa Rising Sun!

The property was gorgeous! It is well equipped, great beds, pillows, and linens. The ocean side cabana is beautiful. Dean was a great asset in helping us organize our golf cart, tours and recommendations for restaurants. Mark and Sabrina were great hosts always checking in to see if we needed anything. A place we highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

This property was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and very spacious. The private bar outside was where we spent the majority of our time because it was absolutely perfect! The hosts were great. I couldn't have asked for a better way to start our Belize vacation. We will 100% be back to Hopkins and this Villa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnandjohnnette@yahoo.com R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reeds in Hopkins Belize!

Great 3 brm, 2 bath, nice beach and dock, with a great personal tiki bar and sound system! Owners and managers are great people. Ask for Shelly to do your cooking. Her food is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Paradise

This was an amazing week! Going back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was there for a week and could not have picked a better place to stay. From the time we arrived and until the time we left it was like being at a resort where "everyone knows your name". I appreciate that the owners are close by but never intrusive, only checking on us periodically to see if there is anything they can do to make us feel comfortable. We took advantage of having them pick up some supplies for us as I knew we would be tired and hungry after traveling. Clean drinking water always available at the house, AC worked great and the kitchen is fully stocked. GET THE CINNAMON BREAD to make French toast in the morning, so good, like eating a Cinnabon. The maintenance person Jose kept the beach clean for us as there was quite a bit of kelp due to storms recently. We rented a car and took the scenic route from the Airport and was about 2.5 hours and then going back, did the Coastal Highway which was easy, about 2 hours. Having a car was nice when driving around the town. The excursions we did Snorkeling, Horseback riding, Ziplining, Cave Tubing were all fabulous. We also had a local person cook us dinner, and Shelly was amazing! We loved the lobster tails and BBQ chicken and they cook and cleaned up for us. Well worth it! We will be back as Belize is wonderful and such nice people at all the restaurants, ice cream shops and local stores that we went to. Most of all the owners Mark and Sabrina are wonderful, and Dean has your drinks ready when you are!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On The Beach

We had a fantastic stay at the Villa which had every accommodation we could think of. Thanks to Mark, Sabrina and Dean for all the hospitality. We really felt like we were part of the local community and and all of us had a wonderful time. We will definitely book another trip to the Villa soon! Dave & Dee
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing time at the Villa Rising Sun! There were 7 of us staying. The Villa is clean, spacious and comfortable. Mark, Sabrina, Dean and Blaine were all terrifically kind, helpful and hospitable. They helped us organize the best adventures and food, including flagging down the local bread and veggie vendors and arranging delivery of a fabulous birthday cake. We all really loved swimming at the dock and hanging out at the beach bar. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Villa crew!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mashelle Z., San Marcos, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Everything we needed, wanted. They took care of it from the first inquiry to the last goodbye. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nova S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

Mark, Sabrina, and Dean are amazing hosts. We came as strangers and left as friends! They were extremely helpful and made our family vacation so comfortable and memorable! We will be back and will only stay with them! Their home has everything you could ask for and is beautiful! They were full of wonderful tips and suggestions. Thank you all for making our Belize vacation everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

margo s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We were a very last minute booking and Mark, Sabrina and Dean bent over backwards to make our stay easy, fun and comfortable. They are around when you need them but not at all overbearing. The house is super clean and comfortable with everything you need and more. We rented golf carts (arranged by dean and delivered within minutes) and it was so fun to cruise around. All of the tours they arranged were fabulous. Hopkins and Sitter River are so great. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as perfect the second time around

I think that the most reliable recommendation of a property is a return visit. After staying at Villa Rising Sun in 2021, we did not bother looking at other properties when booking our stay in Hopkins in 2024 -- it was just as perfect the second time around. There is no room for improvement -- the interior of the property is amazing, the outdoor tiki bar and beach area is a spectacular space for partying, relaxing, and enjoying the beach and the views. The hosts are wonderful -- they go above and beyond to make sure that your stay is perfect. Perfect suggestions for excursions and dining. Can't say enough good things about Villa Rising Sun -- except that we will book it again when we return to Hopkins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and Wonderful

Our days at Villa Rising Sun were truly restful, magical and fun. Mark, Sabrina and Dean made themselves available to answer questions, make suggestions and provide information about the community, sharing their passion and love for their adopted home. The accommodations are spacious and clean with plenty of room for large groups (our party of six consisted of one couple, two mothers/mothers-in-laws, and two friends), with ample space for a variety of interests and activities. The Caribbean Sea is in the backyard, offering around-the-clock access to swimming, floating, or just listening to the waves wash ashore. We all hope to return very soon and will recommend VRS to our families and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dean Jarnig

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Why they chose this property

One of the great advantages of staying with us is your personal concierge service. From adventure tours to transportation, local advise on restaurants and what's going on, to personalized services like a private cook, we go all out to make certain your vacation is worry free! We also have a ton of events that can be arranged right at the property, from local drummers, to meal and grocery delivery, to fun games for those just wanting to relax on the beach and not venture out.

Read our reviews for first hand experiences from travelers just like you.

What makes this property unique

We will help plan and book all of your travel and tours within Belize making your vacation worry free. We have a wonderful fully functional private beach bar right on the Caribbean and a beautiful dock for sunbathing, manatee watching, and fishing.

Enjoy business-class Internet throughout the property from a fast, reliable fiber-optic connection, and make the palapa your new office.

Languages:

English, Local (sign language)

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