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Blue Dolphin "Nicest House on the Island"

Blue Dolphin "Nicest House on the Island"

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Enjoy your own private first class pool, with stools/diving/sitting area!!
Wonderful pool with swim up stools, wading or diving ends, great for a family!
Blue Dolphin is very private and very convenient to everything the island offers
3,000sq/ft pool area is enclosed in seawall for stellar views/privacy/bug free!!
Relax....Enjoy.......all of our outdoor furniture has been recently updated!!

Overview of Blue Dolphin "Nicest House on the Island"

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
San Pedro, Belize District
  • Popular LocationBoca del Rio14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSecret Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Pedro Belize Express Dock19 min drive
  • AirportSan Pedro (SPR-John Greif II)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

OCEAN VIEW/ACCESS TO VERANDA

Office 1

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Blue Dolphin "Nicest House on the Island"

Thank you for your interest in our beautiful 5 bedroom/ 5 bath / sleeps 12, beach house, the Blue Dolphin. If your group wishes additional space we do offer our separate "lil Dolphin", 2Bedroom/Full Bath (sleeps 4-6) exclusively for Blue Dolphin guests (if not needed it is never rented independently to respect your privacy, so is available for your group to rent at anytime prior to arrival.) The "lil dolphin is located on the same property having it's own ocean view/full kitchen/roof top deck/veranda etc... Our new VIDEO TOUR, made last May, 2015, is wonderful to give you a feel of our "slice of paradise"!! Since the video we have retiled the entire main floor and pool area along with a fabulous addition to the living area, affording lots of space inside and out for your group to enjoy and "spread out"!! We also updated the roof top deck as well, making the Blue Dolphin again "The nicest house on the island"!! The "new paved road north also was removed from our property and placed along the edge of the lagoon making our property even more private and very very quiet as our property stretches from the ocean to the lagoon!!

Our beautifully landscaped, very private and expansive 2 acre estate includes 150 feet of white sand beach right on the Caribbean Sea with a pier that's wonderful for snorkeling and fishing from and reaches back 700' to a beautiful wildlife filled, mangrove lagoon with another pier for fishing. We also have available to our guests 3 kayaks to carry you swiftly (5 to 10min. depending on the breeze) to the reef for your own private snorkeling adventures and a Belizean canoe and a small row boat for touring/fishing the lagoon.

********CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TOUR TAKEN MAY 2015!!**********************************
___October, 2014: we built a resort size pier, complete with large palapa covered area at the end, stairs, fish table with running water to rinse off gear, making it an "unbelievable" place to fish, swim, morning yoga or coffee or just enjoy the ocean breeze viewing the reef or passing dolphins or bone fish!!
___November, 2014: San Pedro Town completes the 1st phase of the road north which ends 1000ft from our private drive making town a 10minute smooth golf cart ride away!!
___April, 2015: We completed our addition of two new bathrooms ensuite, making the Blue Dolphin 5 bedrooms/5baths with 3 being ensuite!!!!
If needed we also offer, at an additional cost of $369/nite, the adjacent newly constructed, two bedroom/sleeps 6, 'Lil' Dolphin with its own full kitchen, living room, dining area for six and full luxurious bath and all the amenities of the Blue Dolphin house including; WIFI, Phone, Cable TV, Smart TVDVD and I-Pod stereo and Air Conditioning. All seven spacious bedrooms have wonderfully comfortable Tempurpedic beds. The 'Lil' Dolphin is offered EXCLUSIVELY to those guests staying at our five bedroom Blue Dolphin and would like more space...it is never rented without the main house for your privacy!!

Upon arrival you will take a short, 15 minute taxi ride to our beach house, the Blue Dolphin, they all know it. If you wish, they will stop and let you do a little shopping before heading up to your private vacation home, the Blue Dolphin! We can have your golf carts ready and waiting for you at the property. Our fabulous caretakers, Corrina and Eswin, will be ready and waiting to pamper you and take care of your every need. In addition to them doing your daily maid service, grounds care they are available to assist with anything to improve your stay. Corrina and Eswin are a huge reason the Blue Dolphin has been so successful and they are a true delight and we feel very thankful to have them as you will as well! We can set you up with first class, amazing tours/diving/snorkeling, fishing, golf cart rentals and anything else you may desire for the best rates as your fabulous Belize experience is our focus and priority! The Blue Dolphin is within walking distance from some of the island's top restaurants or you can have a New York style pizza delivered pool side. Our guests also receive a 20% discounted round trip air fare from Belize International to the island of Ambergris Caye.




Keywords: Private Beach House/Villa Swimming Pool

Property manager

Dr Mark

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
view of 6 separate buildings and private beach
Private pool located 1/4 mile from the second largest barrier reef in the world.
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
9.2 out of 10, (53 reviews)
Private pool located 1/4 mile from the second largest barrier reef in the world.

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
All Children Welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Out Doors Only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 80
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

San Pedro

Located in San Pedro, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belize Barrier Reef and Secret Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Mexico Rocks and GoFish Belize. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Pedro, Belize District

What's nearby

  • Mexico Rocks - 8 min drive
  • Boca del Rio - 14 min drive
  • Secret Beach - 15 min drive
  • San Pedro Belize Express Dock - 19 min drive
  • Belize Chocolate Company - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Secret Paradise Beach Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
  • Blue Bayou - 14 min drive
  • Palapa Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
  • Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - 3 min drive
  • Nauti Crab - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
unBELIZEable family vacay at an AWESOME property
My family of 8 (7 adults/1 teen) stayed 5 nights at this awesome property on Ambergris Caye. The home, pool, and grounds were lovely. With 5 bedrooms (each with their own bath), everyone had their own private space. Each bedroom had AC. We had the master suite and only used AC the first night, choosing to keep the doors and windows open to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. The home had a large kitchen, 2 refrigerators and plenty of dining table space. If we had stayed longer, we would have cooked more. When travelling, we enjoy trying local restaurants, so during our stay the kitchen was used mostly for mixing rum punch and prepping/storing fresh fruit and farmers' market goodies. We used the large dining table for board/card games. The pool/patio area was outstanding. The pool was beautiful and we enjoyed using it daily. We played cornhole, relaxed in the hammocks, took the kayaks out to the reef to watch the sunrise on Easter morning, and enjoyed watching the tarpon in the evenings at the end of the dock. So many things to do at the property, that we could have just stayed there the entire time. But there is so much to see and do in Belize! Dr. Mark was very responsive and had lots of helpful tips. The caretaker, Eswin, was awesome and even provided us fresh coconut water. Restaurants we loved: Sol Cafe, Caliente, Palapa Bar, Truck Stop (so fun), and Blue Bayou at Secret Beach. Highlights: Lamanai, cave-tubing and the BEST snorkeling trip with Lady Leslie! unBELIZEable!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue dolphin does it again
This place will not disappoint. Although Belize may have lost a little of its luster over the years, this is an oasis in and of itself. The owner is an exceptional advisor, who will make sure you are equipped to have a five star vacation. He has staff assigned to the house to ensure you have everything you need during your stay. It was an excellent vacation. Thanks Mark!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property is as advertised. The owner and staff are very helpful. If you are a true beach lover this is not for you but the pool, dock and grounds are perfect. We stayed here with 5 couples, lots of room and or privacy if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Dolphin Paradise
My family of 8 adults spent a wonderful relaxing week of Feb. 17-24, 2024. The blue dolphin is all Dr. Mark said it was and then some. The pool was a great gathering point with views of the ocean and the waves breaking over the reef off shore. We loved the long morning walks on the beach. It was so peaceful and beautiful. The staff is very efficient and most helpful when we needed information or other assistance. Ambergris Caye is a jewel for getting away from the over crowded vacation spots of other islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th Trip to San Pedro
This was our 4th trip to San Pedro this time for the celebration of our daughter and new son-in-laws! There was a total of 23 of us that stayed at a total of 3 properties. This was a return trip to the Blue Dolphin for some of us! The property continues to be well maintained and the care givers Steven and Mira (who was covering for Stevens wife because they just had a new baby) were always available when needed and always willing to help us out with questions, arrangements anything else that we needed. There were always plenty of towels, cleaning was routine and timely, Steven even cooked the fish we caught one night! This time we checked out alot of the local spots like the Tipsy Lobster, the swim up bar at Belizean Shores, Sol Cafe', Crocs Sunset Sports Bar, in town we ate at El Fogon for traditional Belizean food and enjoyed watching volleyball at the Toast Seaside Boozery and Grill. We went into town to see the Christmas lights and they were awesome! I would highly recommend this property and its location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dr Mark

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We are originally from Minnesota and have made Belize our second home since 1999! We fell in love with the Blue Dolphin as it afforded our large family plenty of space, private pool with stools for a swim up lunch, shallow end for grandchildren and deep end for a refreshing dip!! The 3,000 sq/ft pool area sits on top of a seawall provides a spectacular view and large areas for playing/gathering!! The large private yard provided our family enough space for volleyball and sports, relax in the hammocks and enjoy a bbq/picnic under the palapa! The location of the Blue Dolphin is stellar as the reef swings in, making it easily accessible for snorkeling/fishing or just making your own adventure with our kayaks. The Blue Dolphin is located less than 3 miles from San Pedro town, an easy 10minute golf cart ride on a fabulous new road, providing our guests with a private paradise and all the conveniences the island has to offer! We are also surrounded by many restaurants, within walking distance, offering many local fares and experiences...too many to enjoy if staying a short week! We are still, after 24 years, finding new adventures to explore!! Besides enjoying the continuous new adventures of San Pedro, Mark and Joan have enjoyed their passion of dentistry and coordinate volunteers and help create and maintain volunteer clinics on the island as Belize is still referred to as a 3rd world country and with the large population of children, preventive dentistry has been the prime focus. Another passion is showing the volunteers all the wonders of Belize as well to make it a win win for all involved!! Our philosophy is "Life is a great adventure or nothing at all," giving one child a smile becomes contagious and never stops giving!!
We truly enjoy sharing our beach home and more importantly truly care about your stay. Our goal is having your family/group of friends leave with magical memories to last a lifetime!

Why they chose this property

The pool area flows from the main living area is over 2500sqft and is perfectly set back from the ocean edge for fabulous views and upmost privacy. Lots of space for fisherman on our new resort size pier/second veranda deck for shade, reading...lots of space to share with friends and family and still have some alone time! 2 private acres with wonderful fruits, flowers....daily coconut water provided by a simple request to caretakers!!
The carved mahogany doors and artwork are truly amazing and full of mayan culture!

What makes this property unique

My neighbor puts it so eloquently "downtown San Pedro is Hollywood and we live in Beverly Hills!"
150' of private sugar sand beach! Very private property! The Blue Dolphin is designed for people to enjoy and share the water, reef, ruins experience in paradise with family and friends in the nicest house on the island! First class attention is provided by our caretakers who maintain the grounds, handle your maid service and all of your needs! They are island savy and best of all FABULOUS COOKS!!
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