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Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek
  • Place, Maya Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Placencia Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower

Winter’s Avalon – Your Treetop Hideaway on the Lagoon
Wake up in the treetops, fall asleep to the breeze, and spend your days surrounded by mangroves, orchids, and wildlife. Winter’s Avalon is a one‑of‑a‑kind Maya Beach retreat where rustic charm meets wide‑open space, sunset views, and the feeling of living inside nature itself.

A Home Perched in the Trees
The main living area is fully screened, airy, and elevated—so open and breezy that you truly feel like you’re living among the branches. Guests often say it feels like you can reach out and pick the mangoes right from the deck.
• Large primary bedroom with a queen bed plus a comfortable sleeper sofa
• Expansive treetop great room combining kitchen, dining, and lounge space
• Cozy second bedroom perfect for kids or additional guests
• Rustic, simple, and comfortable—a home designed for nature lovers
The house sleeps up to 6 guests when using the sleeper sofa.

The Watchtower: Your Private Sunset Lookout
Climb up to the elevated watchtower and enjoy one of the best sunset views in Maya Beach. Sip a drink as the sun drops behind the Maya Mountains and the Placencia Lagoon—an unforgettable nightly ritual.

Lagoon Living
The spacious garden leads to an amazing private dock, ideal for:
• Fishing
• Morning coffee
• Kayak launches
• Sunset lounging
• Stargazing
The property is home to some of the oldest mangroves in the area, plus orchids, palms, mango trees, and frequent visits from iguanas, agoutis, and tropical birds.

Adventure Gear Included
Everything you need for exploring is already here:
• 4 bikes
• 2 kayaks
• 1 stand‑up paddleboard
• Snorkel gear
• Fishing rod
Perfect for lagoon adventures, beach days, or exploring Maya Beach village.

Location: Nature + Convenience
You’re tucked into a quiet, tree‑filled lagoon property—yet just two minutes from the beach and close to:
• Great restaurants and bars
• A local supermarket
• Maya Beach’s calm, swimmable shoreline
It’s the ideal balance of privacy and convenience.

Unplug, Unwind, and Feel the Breeze
• A/C? Not needed—the house is naturally cool and breezy.
• TV? No—but you won’t miss it. This is a place for books, conversations, sunsets, and nature.
• Wi‑Fi? Yes—stay connected when you want to.

Good to Know
Construction noise may occasionally be heard from a nearby home build.

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
By booking, guests accept possible construction noise from a nearby build (single family home); no refunds or concessions apply.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 HOT02081

About the area

Placencia

Located in Maya Beach, a neighbourhood in Placencia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Placencia Beach and Maya Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Inky's Mini Golf and Lebeha Drumming Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek

What's nearby

  • Maya Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Placencia Beach - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 22 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Hopkins Village Beach - 57 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa De Maíz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maya Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mare - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Bonefish Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Cafe - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower on 19 June 2026 start from NZ$173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Treetop Living on the Lagoon with Stunning Sunset Watchtower located?

Located in Maya Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maya Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Inky's Mini Golf. Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! Overlooking the lagoon, private,quiet,very spacious & clean! We will definitely be back, Wouldn’t stay anywhere else!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

A wonderful place to stay!!!!

We loved staying here and will do so again. The property was gorgeous and right on the water. We took the kayaks right on the water from the dock and enjoyed this so very much. We saw so many birds, an aligator, and astingray! We also spent a lot of time in the raised tree house area. We cooked on the grill, walked up the street to the area restaurants and bars, and visited Placencia. We also took a River Tour which we would HIGHLY recommend. It was awesome! Stay here. You will enjoy the experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dwight N.

Liked: Check-in

Placencia stay

Rustic. It would have been ideal if not for the above average temperature while there. Without a/c it was uncomfortable most of the day. My recommendations would be to update utensils.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Loved everything - a wonderful stay!

We booked Winter's Avalon for a month from mid-February to mid-March, and we absolutely loved staying here. We did several other mini-trips during our month to explore different parts of Belize and visit friends, but we were always excited to come "home." The beds are comfy, the kitchen had just what we needed to make meals, we had morning coffee and sunset cocktails on the third level lookout space daily, enjoyed time on the dock checking out the birds and a little spotted eagle ray that liked to cruise by. It's quiet and private, and Herbert was near by to help us with any issues, including lending us his electric air pump until we could get a leaky tire fixed on our rental car. Some really excellent restaurants are in easy walking or biking distance, and it was very convenient to meet up with our guides in Placencia for various adventures we booked. We were sad to leave, and hope our travels bring us back to Winter's Avalon some day.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Just off season stay at the Tree Top aka Winter's Avalon

Loved the house and our stay at the Tree Top aka Winter's Avalon in Maya Beach. The house photos are accurate and speaking with Herbert was easy via Whatsapp. The people of the area are absolutely fabulous and loved meeting all the new people. When paddleboarding or kayaking we had the water all to ourselves, which was very peaceful and relaxing. This is a great place to stay and have already recommended it to others. Only one con: Neighbor's kids were visiting at the same time and were playing music with the bass turned up every night starting around 6pm until 10pm and I was unsuccessful in tuning out the pounding noise. However, my friend Brigett didn't have any problem tuning it out, I'm a bit more sensitive to noises. Go enjoy and have a great time, you'll love your experience!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monte B.

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

Fantastic place!!

Great place, check-in was seamless. We very much appreciated the local insight we gained from our check-in, they let use know which tour operators were the best, and the best restaurants. The property is incredible, the photos VRBO really reflect what it, I really didn't think it could live up to it, but, it's actually better!! Hardwoods everywhere, great little dock, the kayaks are maybe 20' from the water. To top it off the treehouse is the cherry on top, we spent morning and evenings up there, birds everywhere, great view of the lagoon. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Beautiful property!

Great open air house with easy. access to lagoon for kayaking and paddle boarding! Great hosts as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

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

Amazing and private!

We loved this place and the location was great in Maya Beach! We could walk or bike to stores, restaurants, beach, etc. We loved having bikes and kayaks. The hosts were wonderful and helpful in connecting us with a catamaran sail/snorkel trip and a Monkey River trip. We also traveled on our own into Placencia to wander around and to Cockscomb Basin for hiking. The house was great, private, and relaxing. We knew the place did not have air conditioning and didn’t mind at all, it had great air flow. No complaints from us at all!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Cool Place

Very friendly hosts. The bikes and kayaks for our use were awesome. The house is not fancy, but very comfortable. All of the screened in living space was great for enjoying the nice ocean breeze and prefect weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

This is the place to stay!

I can’t begin to tell you how amazing this place is! Peace and quiet, wonderful grounds and the house is unbelievable. What a great concept. Completely screened in with the bedrooms and bath enclosed. We spent most of our time in the look out tower. I want to live there permanently. Next time I will defiantly stay at least 2 weeks. Herbert and Seline were so helpful but let us have our space. They even helped us set up our last stay by the airport that was safe enough for two sisters traveling alone. We lost a set of keys and were devastated but they were so kind to not make us feel bad. You will need a car, but driving is easy. Thanks so much for everything Herbert and Seline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tosha F.

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

Tropical Zen

We enjoyed 7 days of peace. The setting was amazing; trees, water, views of the Mountains, birds, and other wildlife. It was awesome to be able to hop in the kayaks and go out in the lagoon. Although most of our days were filled with lots of rain, we had a great place to enjoy it sitting in the outdoors without getting wet! The tower was awesome! We totally decompressed. We enjoyed some great restaurants nearby and also some takeout to take back to our serene setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah d.

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

Winter’s Avalon

Precisely what we were looking for in a Belizean experience. Far from a cookie cutter hotel room. Herbert was very helpful in getting us acclimated to the area and respectful of our space. The location was perfect as we had access to a number of jungle and ocean activities. We highly recommend staying at Winters Avalon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the privacy and unique set up of the house. The view was amazing and the wildlife was really a wonderful treat. The hosts really went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home and they were really thoughtful. They had everything there from canoes and bicycles to cotton balls and spices in the kitchen. They even supplied a local cellphone so we could use and take around with us in our adventures which was so helpful so we didn't have to use our international roaming. The kitchen had all the utensils needed to cook meals and the supermarket was not too far away to buy food to cook. The upstairs view deck was lovely, and quite peaceful, great way to start the morning. The master bedroom was quite comfy with lots of fans to keep us cool in the humid Belize weather, unfortunately we did find ourselves really wishing that the house had an AC unit in the room as we were not used to the heavy humid weather. Other than that we absolutely loved the uniqueness of this lovely place and we really fell in love with the raccoons and bush rabbits.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

it was an amazing exsperience loved the house they answered all our questions

we went during the slower season maya beach the house winter avalon was amazing would stay there again highly recommended. they had maps guides to all the right places plus the ones we found on our own maya beach bistro amazing food,and service. enjoyed all aspects of our exsperience.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie P.

Cherished treehouse tucked away in a very picturesque setting

We truly enjoyed our stay in this rustic “treehouse.” The home is so very charming and our hosts were very accommodating. Herbert and Simone were very gracious and adorable, to boot. The home came with kayaks and bikes. While we never used the bikes, we kayaked every morning, bright and early. The house is situated on a lagoon with a small dock and Adirondack chairs to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. It was also the launching pad for the kayaks. The house is well equipped and ideally situated for morning walks to the ocean and local resorts which are opened to the public. I highly recommend this rustic slice of heaven. Truly a great way to live and take in the Belizean style.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Beautiful location!

We felt like we were in a treehouse! There is nothing but amazing to describe Winter's Avalon. The location was secluded and peaceful. Herbert and Simone were so helpful. Thank you for a wonderful week! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

This is it, look no further

Look no further, this is it! We wanted an authentic rustic place to stay vs a hotel and can’t say enough how perfect this spot is. We used bikes everyday to go to the Ocean Club pool and beach- only a 5 minute ride. Walking to dinner was easy and fun. We even rode our bike to Naia Resort for a spa treatment and birthday dinner. The house comes with Kyaks that you can put right out on the creek dock. We did not bring our kids but next time we will. Very safe and they would have loved this jungle hut. I recommend river tubing through barefoot tours, they picked us up right on oour street. Simone was awesome! Greeted as we arrived and took great care of us. We had great memories here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary M.

Quaint, quiet, interesting

Enjoyed our stay at this unique property. Essentially a screened porch with and enclosed bedroom/bathroom in the middle. Beautiful breezes throughout and very comfortable. Herbert and Simone were wonderful hosts and a wealth of local knowledge! Only thing that would make this place better would be a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Everything we could have hoped for and then some!!

We had such a time getting from the airport to our rental car, and then finding our way around Belize (which isn't hard, if you use a map). We arrived here at night, which made things get off to a rough start because there isn't street lights. But then when we found our way, to say the least.. We were blown away. Then after an amazing sleep, we woke up to experience it all over again, Just in day light. What a amazing start to our trip, we owe it all to this place. Bed is comfortable, there's fans everywhere! Which is amazing! the wrap around deck with kitchen was amazing! Our host were very friendly and informative on the area and market timelines. The area surrounding the house was breath taking, sun sets to sunrise- just glorious. coffee in the morning having a sit on the dock watching birds and fish in the canal or looking out on the lagoon at sunset, just a few of the many treats. The store just around the corner had everything you could need and then some! Lots of restaurants near by, which vary in pricing- just look around on google. There's even bowling down the road! we never got around to that- but how cool! The beaches are all fantastic, its all crown land- so you can go on to any beach front you want, 60' from shore front to land (look it up, it may not be exactly 60' but damn near). Placencia was the near by town, which was really cool and it had markets to purchase local produce.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaxLyons

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Place would recommend to anyone! Owners are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Winter’s avalon

Great house and view. 15 minutes from palencia and walking distance to maya beach. Quiet and everything you need at the house to cook or just chill. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Perfect Belize house for a couple. Open airy private

Many times in Belize, first stay at Maya Beach. Best village on the peninsula if you want classic Belize feel. Developers are actively developing the entire peninsula at a rate I have never seen anywhere before, but Maya Beach still retains some character. The house was perfect for us. Set back away from the highway. Nestled next to a canal with a dock. Main floor is on concrete stilts about 12’ in the air. Exterior walls are all screens. This creates a 9’ deep screened porch around the large bedroom/bathroom suite in the center. Everything is Belizian hardwoods, some painted some clear finished. The porch are contained a well equipped kitchen, living and eating areas. Best of all was the large enclosed3rd floor level. From their you can see around you 360 degrees. This includes views of the lagoon and sunset over the Maya mountains to the west. Herbert and Simone are the property managers and live nearby. They were great to work with and had a wealth of information about the entire peninsula and any activity that we wanted to do. We left there yesterday and I miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna T.

A perfect place!!

We loved this place - very comfortable and Herbert and Simone were perfect hosts. It is within easy reach of the beach and a short drive to Placencia but tucked away so very peaceful. The view over the lagoon is superb!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer j.

Such a sweet spot....hidden jewel!

Loved the simplicity of the bungalow nestled in the trees with a wonderful view of the lagoon and mountains. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Paddle boarding and kayaking on-site was a treat. The kitchen is well stocked and wrap around porch with no need for air conditioning was magical! Thanks for such a great stay in paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Rustic vibe with modern amenities. Open air living was very nice!

Private, safe and conveniently located to town and all of what we wanted to see! Herbert was very helpful with ideas and directions. We would stay again if we return to Belize.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Herbert

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I’m a dedicated property manager who focuses on giving guests a smooth, welcoming, and worry‑free stay. I’m responsive, professional, and always available to help with questions, local tips, or anything you might need along the way. My goal is to make your experience at Winter’s Avalon feel easy, comfortable, and well‑supported from the moment you book until the moment you leave.

Why they chose this property

Winter’s Avalon is in a part of Maya Beach that offers the rare mix travelers want most: a peaceful, nature‑rich setting with lagoon breezes and wildlife, while still being just minutes from the beach, restaurants, bars, and a supermarket. The neighborhood sits along quiet canals close to the lagoon, giving the property open views, easy access for kayaking and paddleboarding, and a calm, laid‑back atmosphere that fits the treetop, rustic character of the home. It’s an area chosen for its balance—secluded enough to feel like a retreat, yet close enough to everything guests come to Maya Beach to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Winter’s Avalon stands out because it delivers an experience travelers actively search for but rarely find: a true treetop hideaway with space, breeze, and nature woven into every moment of the stay. The elevated, fully screened great room creates the signature feeling of floating above the garden canopy, with lagoon views just beyond the canal only steps away. Guests get the privacy and atmosphere of a nature retreat while still being close to the beach, restaurants, and shops—an ideal balance for Maya Beach.
The private sunset watchtower is a major draw, offering panoramic views of the Maya Mountains and the lagoon that turn evenings into a memorable ritual. The property’s lush garden, old mangroves, orchids, palms, and frequent wildlife sightings give the home a sense of place that’s impossible to replicate. The dock and included adventure gear—bikes, kayaks, paddleboard, snorkel gear, and fishing rod—add real value and make it easy for guests to explore without extra cost. The home’s rustic simplicity, generous space, and treetop setting create a stay that feels different from typical rentals and appeals strongly to travelers seeking authenticity, nature, and a breezy, unplugged atmosphere.

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