Welcome to Mission Bay! A 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa with private chef included.
A stunning 3-story waterfront escape in the heart of Placencia, Belize, where the Caribbean Sea is literally steps from your door and every detail has been designed for a truly effortless vacation.
Spread across three spacious floors, Mission Bay features 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and an open, airy layout filled with natural light and ocean breezes. The ground floor offers two large bedrooms, each with private bath and direct access to a covered patio overlooking the pool and ocean, plus an open-air living area, dining room, and bar. The second floor is the heart of the home — an expansive chef's kitchen with breakfast bar, open dining room, covered ocean-view patio, and two additional bedrooms including a master suite with sitting room, private bar, and fridge. The third floor is reserved for the crown jewel: a massive private master suite with indoor and outdoor showers and a sweeping covered patio with panoramic views of the ocean and pool. Step outside to your private freshwater pool just feet from the sand, launch a kayak from the private pier, or paddle along the coastline — the water is always right there waiting.
Mission Bay is a certified Gold Standard Property by the Belize Tourism Board and is located just 8 miles from Placencia Village and the airstrip, easily reachable with your included golf cart.
**CHEF SERVICE**
Your stay includes complimentary private chef service for stays of 4 nights or more — one full chef day for every two nights stayed. Each chef day includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared fresh for your group. For example: a 6-night stay includes 3 chef days; an 8-night stay includes 4 chef days. You will only need to reimburse the chef directly for the cost of groceries. Nothing is marked up, and the chef will provide you with an invoice, payment instructions, and copies of all receipts. Food costs typically run $45–$50 per person per day based on the preset menu. Need the chef more often? Additional chef days can be added for $125 per day.
(+) Want to take it a step further? Enhance your chef service with our All-Inclusive Food Package for $75 per person per chef service day. The package covers all 3 meals, a fruit bowl, limited non-alcoholic beverages, and one lobster meal (in season) — with no additional grocery reimbursement required. Alcohol packages are also available. Ask our team for full details when booking.
Grocery stocking service is also included with your stay. There is a provisions list of basic groceries, snack items and beverages you can fill out
if you wish to have those items stocked at the house when you arrive. The chef will purchase your groceries, and you only reimburse the items bought.
**CONCIERGE SERVICE**
Concierge service is included with your stay. Your dedicated Gecko concierge is available to assist with all pre-arrival arrangements and will reach out after your reservation is confirmed to begin planning your trip. From coordinating your transfers and arranging airport pick-up to booking excursions, spa services, and onsite entertainment, your concierge is here to ensure you get the most out of every day in Belize without lifting a finger.
**MAX OCCUPANCY**
12 guests (10 adults max)
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
Master Suite (3rd floor) — 1 King, 1 twin daybed, private entrance
2nd Master Suite (2nd floor) — 1 King, private entrance
Bedroom 3 (2nd floor) — 1 King
Bedroom 4 (2nd floor) — Twin bunk beds
Bedroom 5 (1st floor) — 1 King, ocean and pool view
Bedroom 6 (1st floor) — 1 Queen
A pack-and-play crib and portable highchair are also available upon request.
**GECKO SIGNATURE AMENITIES**
Full concierge service
Private chef service (every other day for stays of 4 nights or more)
Daily housekeeping
Guest laundry service
4-seater golf cart
On-site caretaker and maintenance personnel
One complimentary transfer to/from the Placencia airstrip on either check-in or check-out day
Grocery stocking service — have your kitchen stocked and ready before you arrive (cost of items not included)
Welcome snack on arrival
Fresh Water Swimming Pool & Private Beach
Kayaks and paddleboards
Private pier with palapa
Beach towels
Outdoor grill
High-speed Wi-Fi
Games
Soap, shampoo, and paper goods provided
**OPTIONAL ADD-ONS**
Looking to make your stay even more memorable? We offer a wide range of additional services to customize your experience. Add any of these when making your reservation or at a later date through your concierge:
Additional private chef days — $125 per day
All-Inclusive Food Package — $75 per person per chef service day
Additional golf cart rental — 4-seater $325/week, 6-seater $450/week
Spa treatments — massages and beauty services delivered right to the villa
Excursions and adventures — snorkeling, fishing, cave tubing, Mayan ruins, and more
Romance packages — perfect for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries
Onsite entertainment
Alcoholic beverage packages
**NEARBY RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES**
Mission Bay puts you in the heart of one of the most vibrant stretches of the Placencia Peninsula, with great dining and activities just minutes away by golf cart.
**Dining**
Naïa Resort & Spa restaurants — less than 1 mile away. Three dining options including beachfront and open-air settings serving locally inspired cuisine.
THE VIEW Rooftop Restaurant & Bar — just minutes away at Villas at Playa de Coco. Panoramic Caribbean Sea views and a menu blending international flavors with local Belizean inspiration. Perfect for a sunset dinner.
The Bonefish Grille at Azure Del Mar — nearby. An upscale multi-level beachfront restaurant set beneath palm trees and Belizean hardwoods, serving fresh local seafood with an Asian influence, an open bar, and one of the best wine lists on the peninsula.
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro — nearby. This beloved beachfront bistro serves a sophisticated menu with a French spin on fresh local seafood and farm-to-table ingredients, in a casual open-air setting right on the Caribbean. A must-visit for a special dinner or leisurely breakfast.
**ACTIVITIES**
Inky's Mini Golf — Belize's only professionally designed 18-hole miniature golf course, right across the street. Fun for the whole family.
Naïa Resort & Spa — less than 1 mile away. Award-winning full-service spa, yoga studio, fitness center, and water sports.
Balam Golf Course — a short golf cart ride away.
Excursions — your concierge can arrange snorkeling at Silk Caye or Laughing Bird Caye, sportfishing, cave tubing, ziplining, Mayan ruin tours, and more — all departing from Placencia.
**ABOUT PLACENCIA**
Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is one of the country's most beloved destinations — and for good reason. Situated on a stunning 16-mile-long peninsula flanked by the Caribbean Sea on one side and a serene lagoon on the other, Placencia offers the perfect blend of laid-back Caribbean charm and easy access to adventure. Unlike the busier island destinations to the north, Placencia is relaxed, uncrowded, and refreshingly authentic. From here, you're perfectly positioned to explore ancient Mayan ruins, hidden waterfalls, zip lines, cave tubing, world-class snorkeling, and some of the best sportfishing in Central America. Back on the peninsula, you'll find great restaurants, local shops, beachside bars, and the famous Placencia sidewalk. It is the perfect place for an amazing Caribbean vacation!
**GETTING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE PROPERTY**
All international flights arrive and depart through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. From there, you have three options for getting to Placencia. After confirming your reservation, your Gecko concierge will reach out to help coordinate your preferred transfer.
Option 1 — Flying: A 30-minute domestic flight from BZE to the Placencia airstrip costs $299 USD round trip per person. Your concierge will also arrange pick-up from the Placencia airstrip directly to the property. Our concierge will work with you to book the local flights as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 2 — Private Shuttle: A comfortable, direct shuttle from BZE to the property takes just over 2 hours on a fully paved road. Cost is $650 USD round trip (tax included) for up to 3 passengers, plus $60 per additional person round trip (maximum 12 passengers). Our concierge will work with you to book the shuttle van as soon as you have your international flights ready.
Option 3 — Self-Drive: Prefer to explore at your own pace? Rent a car from the agency of your choice at BZE and drive yourself to the property. Be sure to secure your rental online prior to your arrival. Your concierge will provide detailed directions upon booking.
**BOOKING FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY**
60 days or more prior to arrival: full refund less $150 booking fee
Less than 60 days prior to arrival: no refund
This policy applies to direct bookings only. Guests who book through third-party platforms or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) are subject to the cancellation terms of their respective booking channel.
