Little Harvest Caye

This private island was the perfect place for our group of 4 families to enjoy Belize and each other but each with our own bit of privacy. The homes are immaculate, beautifully constructed and modern but with traditional flair. The common spaces are well arranged to facilitate group conversations while the kids swam, combed the beach or played on ping pong or pool tables. The staff were unbelievably professional, friendly and accommodating. Each meal was absolutely gourmet quality with beautiful presentation by the private chef who accommodated multiple special request food preferences and allergies with ease. We only paid for groceries which was extremely reasonable especially given the very high quality of our meals - we could never have done that for ourselves! Our concierge, Henry went above and beyond on multiple occassions organizing the menu in advance, helping us book excursions and organizing our travel plans. He kept track of us from start to finish and even helped us problem solve transportation issues not booked through him. Overall, the experience could not have been more amazing. We all felt like movie stars enjoying a private island experience! We can't wait to go back.

We arrived with high expectations and those were exceeded! Talia did an exceptional job coordinating our stay. Many of the reviews mention that laundry is daily, but that's incorrect. It's done on Tuesday & Friday. Cindy takes care of the laundry and also does a wonderful job keeping the cottages sparkling. We had massages on the island and highly recommend this indulgence! Special thank you to Miguel for seeing to our every need. Oscar and Mike did a fantastic job as our chefs and the food was not only delicious, but the creative displays were impressive! Jose did an excellent job keeping the grounds & pool clean and although he tried to control the biting bugs, he was no match for mother nature, so we recommend getting and using plenty of bug spray. Not all of us came home with bites, but a few of us had several. Finally, thanks to this wonderful group for a week we will all remember! Your hard work and kindness is very much appreciated!

Words cannot describe the beauty of this island and the pampering received from the staff. Our family of 10 (from ten years of age through us old grandparents) had relaxing time when we wanted it and plenty of activities available when we wanted to be active. And the food … Ernesto and Oscar are true chefs. Want to go into the village, maybe do some fishing, learn more about the area - just ask Jose and your wish will be granted. Want massages, facials - Talia will be happy to arrange everything for you, including massages on the dock (incredible experience). Would we go back again? In a New York minute!

This place is amazing, great accommodations, food and staff!! No disappointment here!! This was on our bucket list and we can check it off now!!

From beginning to end, this was the perfect vacation for my husband, me, and 8 of our friends. Communication with Talia, the property manager was excellent. She always got back to me the same day, usually just within a few hours. We decided to take the quick flight on Maya Island Air which was perfect. From there the boat ride to the island took probably less than five minutes. When we arrived, everything looked just the way it does on the VRBO website. The staff obviously takes great pride in the appearance of the island. Have you ever been on vacation in a beautiful place only to be woken up by an obnoxious weed wacker or leaf blower? That's the worst! It won't happen here. They used machetes to prune the bushes and I never heard any kind of machinery or obnoxious noise at all. The beach sand was raked every morning before we got up. The villas, the island, and the water were all beautiful but the staff made our stay perfect in every way. Ernesto is an incredible chef and Miguel was awesome also. They worked so hard every day and went above and beyond what we expected. Jose was on top of everything. He carted us around and made sure we made it on time for our excursions. And Osmar was excellent too. They made sure we had what we needed and if we didn’t, they got it for us. Cindy not only did our laundry and cleaned, she added her own little special touches to the rooms and had such a wonderful personality. The food was totally amazing. I had made a reservation for us at a restaurant in Placencia before we got to Belize thinking it would be good for all of us to go out one night. This was a highly rated restaurant. After eating Ernesto's food, we were a little disappointed that we didn't stay and eat at the island. Every meal was delicous! And we are foodies so we're not that easy to please but Ernesto's got it going on. I've talked mostly about the staff but when you think about it, the staff is a big deal. They were all super people and it was obvious they were not just doing a job, they actually cared. They were fun to have around. Vacation could have been much different. All it takes is one bad attitude, but you won't find one on this island. We left with great memories and new friends.

Most of my visits to Belize have been driven by saltwater fly fishing -- especially for permit. When you're on a fishing trip with the guys, it's about the fishing...if you're fed something, have access to few cold beers and there are no creatures in your bed, you're pretty content. LHC was not that sort of island retreat! I was visiting with some friends as part of a good friend's 60th birthday celebration. It wasn't a fishing trip perse, though we did retain a guide for a few days to get our casts in. Little Harvest Caye is well-positioned for guests hoping to mix land and water pursuits -- just a mile or so from the town of Placencia, so you have privacy (e.g., no one swimming out to practice their downward dog on the beach before your dwelling), but if you need something on land (or want to do a land-based tour), it's a five- or ten-minute boat ride away (and the Caye has its own boat/captain). The accommodations are just lovely. My buddy and I shared a large room with two very comfortable beds and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the sea. I couldn't help but think that my wife would've appreciated the room's many nice accoutrements (including powerful air conditioning) more than I...but even with my limited aesthetics, I really enjoyed the semi-open, ample bathroom, where I could look out at the saltwater while I washed it off my person. I can't say enough about the food. Though I love to fish, I don't eat seafood. On those nights when fish was on the menu, our chef Ernesto accommodated my diet with chicken, beef or pork -- and I was hardly settling. If there were tortillas, they were made right in the kitchen from masa. If there was lasagna (and there was -- with braised beef rib filling!) -- the noodles were made from scratch in the kitchen. The folks who staffed the island -- a total of five -- were extremely friendly, happy to discuss their lives on and off the island. It was very easy to plan day outings (and the Gecko folks are happy to do the planning for you); while my buddy and I fly fished three days (tarpon and bonefish landed; permit were being persnickety, as is their wont), others went snorkeling or shopping in town. Several of us had work to chisel away at while visiting; we found both the internet connection and phone service to be more than adequate. It was a guilty pleasure to tell one of my editors that I was finishing up a story while having a gin and tonic and watching sailboats float by from my private island. When we weren't enjoying cocktails in the thatched room great room in the evening, we tried our luck fishing from the dock. Tarpon came in several nights, and we hooked several (even one on the fly rod)...when the night owls exhausted with fishing, there was a pool table...and even cable tv to catch the AL wildcard game (sorry, A's!) If you have a group of 8 or 10 friends who want to do some active activities but are also happy to chill; enjoy fine food; and relish the idea of your own little turnkey tropical idyll (that can be reached in one day from Los Angeles), consider LHC. It's not cheap -- but really, when you consider the level of service, the amenities and can split the fee between 10 people -- it's actually a pretty good deal.

Our group could not have been more surprised to be there. It was like heaven. From the planning stages to being informed of what to expect upon our arrival in Placencia. Nothing was missed. When we were brought to the island we were all in amazement. The island is AWESOME!! Well laid out and everything ready for our arrival. The rooms were well decorated and clean. I guess what was really the best, was Ernesto and the kitchen crew preparing our meals. He is so amazing with finding fresh produce and seafood and his presentation of the meal was incredible. His knowledge of preparing everything from breakfast to dinner is amazing.. All I can say is enjoy!!! Everything you need to have fun at the island is there for your enjoyment. Kayaks, paddle board, cornhole board, horseshoes all on the beach. Miguel is ready to take you by boat back to the mainland if you need too. It was so nice to spend the week and decompress. Sitting by the pool or swimming in the ocean was so relaxing. They have thought of everything here. They will even put up a big screen for movies at night. Cindy takes care of the rooms and does your laundry there on the island. She is amazing too. Everything is tidy , clean and ready for you each day. Our crew was Ernesto, Cindy, Miguel, Oscar, and Jose. They are fantastic and are there to make sure you are taken care of. They took great care of us. Thank You so much!!!

If you have ANY hesitation at all about the property. I just gotta say stop and and take the jump. Its worth it! Every part about it was amazing! Views were great, staff was the best I’ve ever experienced and very accommodating. Hard NOT to fall in love with this place!