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BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location

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Front view from the Ocean
Front of House
Crystal clear fresh water pool - immediately off front veranda
View from front veranda across pool towards Caribbean Sea
Another beautiful day at BajaMar

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
  • Mexico Rocks
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Secret Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • San Pedro Belize Express Dock
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location

Welcome to BajaMar (A Belize Tourism Board Gold Standard accredited property) . Located in desirable Mata Grande/Mata Chica neighborhood, this house was completed in 2010 and boasts pristine white sand beach, private infinity fresh water pool which overlooks to barrier reef, 3rd story viewing deck, palapa with bar, with beverage cooler & grill, 4 kayaks for guests to enjoy, and a further outdoor kitchen with gas grill, wine fridge and seating for 10 or more.

House is ideal for any reunion, small wedding or family & friends get together. House consists of 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and 4,500+ sq ft of living space. 3 of the 5 bedrooms have private kitchenettes, bathrooms, personal safes, and plasma TV's which all have private entrances.

The neighborhood offers services such as grocery store, golf cart rentals, bike rentals as well as some of the best restaurants on the island. If you are looking to get away and enjoy peace and quiet but still want to have access to services-this is the ideal location and house for you!
Professional and very attentive on-site caretaker couple will ensure a wonderful and memorable vacation for you, your family and friends - their services include; cleaning, maintenance, advice and organisation of tours / transport and delicious cooking!

Keywords: 5 Bedroom, Beach House, Caribbean Beachfront, Private Pool, Sleeps 10, Beachfront, BTB Gold Standard Accredited

Property manager

Tony Whitehouse
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Most welcome
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Events

Events allowed
Subject to written request if 10 + participants
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed on the verandas

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Subject to written request if 10 + participants
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 HOT01574

About the area

San Pedro

Located in San Pedro, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belize Barrier Reef and Secret Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mexico Rocks and GoFish Belize. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Pedro, Ambergris Caye

What's nearby

  • Mexico Rocks - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Secret Beach - 16 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Boca del Rio - 23 min drive - 7.7 km
  • San Pedro Town Hall - 27 min drive - 9.1 km
  • San Pedro Belize Express Dock - 28 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Beans - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Palapa Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco's Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BajaMar: Beach Front; Pool; Wonderful Staff & Excellent Location located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Pedro holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Belize Barrier Reef and Mexico Rocks. Secret Beach and San Pedro Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Family retreat and reconnect. It was just what we needed. So relaxing and full of memory making!

Absolutely wonderful. Our hosts, Diane and Alfred were very accommodating. Whatever we needed they were right there! And Diane is an excellent cook! The week was all about family reconnecting.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve N.

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

Group Vacation

We had all the room that we needed. Alfred took care of everything we needed and was a valuable source for giving us info that we needed. Our welcome meal was great I only wish the group had wanted a second meal cooked for us. Lots of seaweed so we couldn't go into the ocean but Alfred explained thats what happens when the wind was coming from the direction it was the whole time we were there so obviously mother nature to blame
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Serenity

My wife and I and 3 other couples spent a week at Baja Mar. What a dream! The house was more than enough for all of us, although we spent very little time inside. The palapa provided comfort from the hot sun and a great space to enjoy the ocean views and breezes. We dined outside utilizing all terraces/balconies. The location puts guests in close proximity to guided excursions for snorkeling, which made it easy to take the kayaks out and join a few snorkelers in viewing rays and sharks, awesome! The property overall has a lot more trees than we imagined and we felt immersed in nature seeing plenty of birds and lizards. Alfred and Dianie made our trip seamless, setting up excursions, getting us groceries, and even setting up a Dr. visit for our 2 of our sick travelers. Dianie cooked us some of our most amazing meals! Overall experience was 5/5 stars and beat out several other stays we've had in the Carribean and C.A. (Costa Rica, Jamaica, St. Thomas/St. John). Suggestions for improvement. Sharpen or upgrade your non-serrated knifes, very dull. Only 3 kayaks, need a 4th. More plastic ice trays.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Nice stay in San Pedro

Had limited communication with the host, but the host referred us to the local property manager to text with. We had the option to have the property manager provide dinner for us (charge for cooking as well as separate charge for groceries), and the food was very good. Property manager was able to coordinate everything we needed and all local logistics.The property itself is nice and has a well equipped kitchen and lots of seating areas. Some of the outdoor spaces were slightly run down due to salt exposure, but not really an issue. The property is a bit far from the city (20 min drive via golf cart), but felt homely. There are some hotel restaurants and other restaurants nearby if needed.Everything was great and would certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Family Vacay

Alfred and Dianie were amazing to work with. They were very responsive and extremely helpful with organizing a snorkel tour that picked us up right at the dock. The property is big and spacious, multiple outdoor seating and eating areas. Dianie made 4 meals for us each one was delicious….it was almost unanimous that the fish bbq was the fave even with the kids. The pool was warm and clean. Not many spices in the kitchen but lots of pots and pans. The AC was lovely for sleeping but then we could open the doors during the day. There’s kayaks and some snorkel gear to use and you can get to the reef for great snorkeling with sharks and rays from the dock. Highly recommend this property for families or groups of people.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Wonderful house

House had plenty of room for our five couples and Alfred went above and beyond with any help or request we had…. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

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

Great location

Location is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Best house in Ambergris Caye

Before we even arrived we felt cared for. The owner Tony provided incredible details about the many ways to travel to their home, what to do when you are there. Alfred the caretaker and host of the property was amazing and made our stay so special. His wife Dianie made fabulous meals for us which we highly recommend! The home and whole property were absolutely perfect for us! I couldn’t think of one thing I wish was different. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and Alfred went grocery shopping for us so when we arrived we were all set! We used the kayaks and snorkel gear daily which was so great to have right there. The pool is wonderful and we were in it all day and into the night. Alfred connected us with Captain Darwin to do snorkeling excursions which we loved and enjoyed being on a private charter. They catered it to what we wanted to do and see! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

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

Great vacation

BajaMar is a great house in a beautiful location. We stayed with our adult children and friends. Plenty of space for everyone and comfortable rooms.Alfred and Dianie were wonderful and attentive and helped with any arrangements or questions we had. Alfred had our golf carts waiting for us when we arrived, connected us with a dive shop, and gave us lots of guidance on local things to do. Dianie cooked us 3 amazing meals. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Spacious isolated home

The location is quiet, but plan to be flexible while figuring out what to do based on weather changes and time to travel. Most if our activities left straight from the dock which is very convenient. The golf cart roads everywhere are pretty rough and messy so leave your finery at home. The island is dirty and trashy, including the property itself, although the house is certainly nice and clean inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Relax

Was a great week with many good times on the water and many great restaurants and bars. Our host also cooked us amazing meals. Had to leave a day early due to tropical storm but we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Family and friends getaway

Baja mar is a beautiful property located about 40 minutes (by golf cart) north of San Pedro. It was a perfect destination for a friends/family getaway. Private, on the beach, with a spacious pool, and dock access. Alfred took great care of us and Dianie cooked some amazing dinners. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMILY K.

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

Hidden Gem

What a wonderful VRBO property! We booked our family of 4 with our friends, who are a family of 5. We all fit very comfortably, with room to spare. There was excellent communication prior to arrival. Alfred and his wife are wonderful to welcome our group, offer grocery and dinner options, help arrange excursions, you name it! Tony is a wonderful host and keeps up with details. There was no "welcome book" like most properties have, but you don't need one! Alfred is full of helpful suggestions and knowledge and there is little to be done upon leaving. We enjoyed the beach front (some seaweed doesn't stop us), dock, kayaks, pool, and outdoor eating areas. The mosquitos are insane, so bring your repellant, but they stay away most of the day. We rented a golf cart for the duration of our stay, which is a necessity if you plan to leave the property. An easy 15-20 minute drive gets you into San Pedro. Secret Beach is closer. Plenty of dive sites are north of town, so not everything took us into town. We were picked up at the dock for several excursions we did, including SCUBA diving, Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan, snorkeling with sharks, and a day trip to Caye Caulker. This is a great property for friends and families if you like adventure and really experiencing the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Some things great, some things not so great

The house managers, Alfred and Dianie could not be more helpful. They are friendly, always there to answer questions and provide useful information. Dianie is also a great cook and her evening meals are very fulfilling and there are always leftovers. Recommend the pineapple chicken and raisins and the fried chicken entrees. Dianie is also a marvelous baker and if celebrating a special occasion, check with her about a cake. Owners are lucky to have these two on the premises. Unfortunately, the house is falling into disrepair. Perhaps because it is for sale and owner does not want to invest in upkeep. Never the less, the grill does not work, the dishwasher needs replacement, the stove needs replacement, and in general the house needs a very thorough cleaning, pool needs serious attention and the yard needs cleaning and replacement of dead shrubs and plants. The photos are of what BajaMar once was.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Beautiful location with helpful house managers

Our group of 8 loved our stay. Alfred arranged everything we could need - provisions, golf carts, boat trip, etc. The golf carts we rented were waiting at the airport with someone to guide us and transport our luggage. Everything was easy and beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn S.

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

Beautiful location and spacious but dated home

We spent 2 weeks at Bajamar, with 6 adults and 4 very small kids the first week, and 5 adults with 2 kids the second. The great: Great amount of space for multiple families, and the outdoor areas were amazing. The kids lived in the wonderful pool! The view is beyond photos, with a rare sandy beach for Ambergris. Brand new flat top grill! Diane made us 10 meals and each of them was wonderful. Alfred and Diane needed to be away unexpectedly for a few days and kindly ordered a cake from a local bakery for my daughter's birthday. Getting picked up at the dock in front of the house for excursions was great. The fine: We needed help basically every other day - with the large sliding doors, oven, an air conditioner, butane, the internet, etc. Alfred was quick to work to fix things if he could, but couldn't always. The bad: We had several power outages while there. The vast majority were island wide, so not under the control of the house. However, Alfred was working to install a generator and turned off power for 2 hours our last evening at the house. He'd warned me there would be an outage before it went out but I assumed it would brief. It interrupted packing, and more importantly bedtime with two little kids, which without air conditioning or lights (again) was extremely frustrating when we were leaving 12 hours later. The house is showing age in the sea air and could use a really deep clean/replacement of rusting fixtures. Interior areas are definitely showing heavy wear.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Excellent week!

Our group of 3 couples enjoyed our week at Bajamar! The location is great- outside of the craziness of downtown San Pedro, right on the beach, and walking distance to two great bars/restaurants. We rented golf carts and went to Blue Bayou on Secret Beach and Pur as well. Alfred was awesome, helping set up our golf carts, the guys fly fishing trip, and a great day out snorkeling and over to Caye Caulker, feeding the tarpon. He also shopped for us & made a second run for more beverages. Dianie made two wonderful meals for us- highly recommend! An overall relaxing vacation- we went from pajamas to swimsuits back to pajamas everyday. Just what we all needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

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

Bajamar

I can't emphasize enough how amazing our stay was at Bajamar! would highly HIGHLY recommend. Alfred was amazing at scheduling everything for us and letting us be worry free on vacation. Truly one of our best vacations ever!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Albert runs the show

First of all, Albert and Diane are Bajamar. Albert quickly took care of any issues that arose and made sure our stay was as stress free as possible. Our only issues were the golf cart rentals arranged thru Alfred. Thru no fault of his, the carts were obviously not maintained at all from the company. Four out of the 5 carts had to be replaced in the week due to mechanical issues but Alfred made sure those replacements arrived quickly. The house location is approx. 5 miles North of San Pedro which made trips to San Pedro a long drive on very rough roads but we were closer to Secret beach and the out of the way sand trail to Margaritaville and Tranquility bay, which is a must do trip! The Winey Gringa is 3 minutes away for essential supplies. The house was comfortable with a well stocked kitchen for any cooking needs. Diane makes incredible meals and we encourage everyone to have her cook for you whenever you dont want to cook. Diane even made an incredible birthday cake, upon request, for one of our friends in the group. Each room has its own A/C units which work very well. The pool was chilly but nice on the hot days. Using Alfred for excursions was great since the boat came right to our dock for pickup. Captain Darwin and crew provided fun excursions. Overall we would recommend Bajamar to anyone wanting a more private Belize getaway from the crowds of resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Needs an update

The property is currently for sale by the owner and many things need to be updated. We did not have hot water in our bathroom/shower for the entire week despite multiple attempts at fixing it. Just about everything needs a refresh. The property managers (Alfred and Diane) are delightful as were the meals prepared by them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy m., St. Louis. MO

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

Wonderful vacation

Alfred was fabulous and booked several tours and was just a wonderful . Diane’s meals are a MUST. Just a lovely experience. The snorkeling was great and everyone is super friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaida R.

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

Great home for groups

Baja Mar was the perfect home for our group. The layout of the house is great for groups of couples or singles considering that the beds can be arranged as kings or single beds. There were ample seating areas with amenities that made the stay feel very comfortable! The dock in front of the home was ideal for early morning cups of coffee overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the wonderful reef that you can see the waves breaking on just a few hundred yards away. The host as well as Alfred and Dianie made the stay unforgettable! Alfred was always a text away and was very easy to work with throughout our vacation. He set our group up with golf carts, and the best tour guides on the island. He truly customized our stay and made it a special and memorable experience. Dianie prepared a delicious welcome meal the evening of our arrival and I cannot recommend it enough. The grounds were kept up very well and the crystal clear pool right out the doors of the bottom floor also made the stay so much more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick f.

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

Very beautiful

All i need to say is wow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Superb

Baja Mar met all of our expectations. Alfred was so helpful at explaining what the most popular excursions were and set them up for us. His wife, cooked for us twice and the food was just delicious. The bedrooms on the bottom floor are large so we were very comfortable. We enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces and the location was close to many local restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Blissful week at Bajamar!

We had a fabulous time at Bajamar. We traveled as 2 families with 5 kids and fit perfect into the property. The communication from the owner and property manager as we planned our trip was the most thorough we’ve ever seen and set us up to truly relax. Alfred and Dianie couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful. Alfred arranged several excursions for us including: snorkeling, fishing, cave tubing and a visit to the Mayan ruins. All starting from the dock which was so convenient. Dianie’s food was nothing short of fabulous. She even made a tres leches cake for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed swimming in the pool, exploring the caye. It was truly a carefree vacation, we felt spoiled from the moment we got there. We could have stayed another week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony Whitehouse

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Why they chose this property

While all beautiful places have their individual charms, nowhere on earth has given me the same sense of a yearning to return than here at BajaMar on Ambergris, the “Isla Bonita”.
As a brief background to the house, at the end of 2007 I bought the land, five miles north of San Pedro Town, to build BajaMar as a tropical home. The intention was to enable my wife and I to escape the cold winters of Europe; that I might fly-fish the surrounding salt water flats during my retirement and the decision was made with some vague and eccentric middle aged whim of investment. While the conceptual layout of the house was mine, the fine architectural design is entirely to the credit of local architect, Sue Courtenay. The house was completed in 2010 after a prolonged and challenging construction period of some two and a half years. Every single material for the construction was brought to the site by barge.

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