I’m Kathy, a professional host and owner of Gecko Vacation Rentals. I am a Belize resident and split time between Placencia and Texas. I have been travelling to and vacationing in Placencia Belize for more than 20 years now. I enjoy familiarizing myself with other cultures and having new experiences while making fun memories with my family and friends. This is essentially what lead us to build a first class team and company that focuses on offering first class water front properties that provide a unique experience and great vacation for our guests. My family and I started renting our first villa in 2008. We now offer professional vacation management services to 15 high end water front villas and 4 private islands (one of which was just listed as the best island to rent in 2023) and an amazing jungle resort! Our passion is to help other families explore all Placencia has to offer, while offering convenient and resort-style amenities to enhance the vacation experience. Over the years we have built a team of local professionals who are not only knowledgeable about the area but also passionate about providing great service. We are continuously adding value to our rentals and staying ahead of the curve to ensure our guests have a unique, memorable and idyllic stay with us – that is the Gecko difference! I love to travel and have been to many beach resorts, but nothing beats having your own private villa or island with dedicated staff and guides. My team and I look forward to your questions and helping you plan an unforgettable vacation with us!

Balam Beach Villa, is a brand new custom modern 3 story home on a large private beachfront lot in Maya Beach. The home features 4 bedrooms all with ensuite baths, a large eat in open concept kitchen, 2 living areas and a large open dining room. The massive pool with large deck overlooks the beach and ocean. The two large primary suites located on the second floor have amazing views of the ocean as well as private covered patios. The large open rooftop deck with ample seating and lounge space provide the perfect place for sun-tanning and offers an amazing panoramic view off the ocean, mountains and a perfect spot to watch both the sunrise and sunset as well as the night stars. Balam beach Villa is located on a beautiful sand beach lot in Maya Beach. This area provides for a very private beach setting, yet it is close to fine dining and other upscale resorts in an exclusive section of Placencia. The home comes with a dedicated team of staff to ensure it is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards and to make your stay an incredible experience.