You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south.
Casa Bella Vista is named for its exceptional Caribbean views, so it’s no surprise that it is also built to admire them. Both levels – each, a separate 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental – of this beachfront home (with 75’ of private beachfront!) offer covered patios. There’s also a small beachfront plunge pool and spectacular pier that extends out 300’ to a thatched-roof palapa.
A rooftop deck offers the best of all worlds –360º views of the Caribbean Sea, with sunrises over the planet’s second-largest barrier reef AND kaleidoscopic sunsets over the lagoon. From up here, you can even see our neighboring island of Caye Caulker and the world-famous Hol Chan Marine Reserve!
Welcome to Casa Bella Vista, a spacious beachfront villa on the southern end of Ambergris Caye, also known as “La Isla Bonita” – a beautiful and relaxed island, and a quintessential tropical paradise. Just the Facts:
Max Occupancy: 12
Location:
4 miles south of San Pedro Town accessible via hard-packed sand road (unpaved).
Levels:
2 levels (no interior stairs)
Total Bedrooms:
3 upper level
3 lower level
Total Beds:
3 upper level
4 lower level
Upstairs Configuration
Full Kitchen/Living room
Balcony overlooking the small plunge pool and onto the Caribbean
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: King Bed
2 Bathrooms with showers
Option of additional bed (sofa bed)
Downstairs Configuration
Full Kitchen/Living room
Patio leading out to the plunge pool and sandy yard
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3: King Bed
2 Bathrooms with showers
Television
Cable/satellite with over 100 channels, each level features a flat screen TV. Major USA Networks are available along with a variety of movie and sports channels.
Toys/Recreation included:
2 Sea Kayaks
Safes:
Each level has a personal safe for your use.
WIFI
Complimentary WIFI is included with your stay
FAQ:
Q. HOW DO WE GET TO AMBERGRIS CAYE?
A. Guests arriving to Belize must transfer via regional flight or boat to the island of Ambergris Caye. Most of our guests choose the flight option for its convenience and comfort. The island’s airstrip is in San Pedro town, the only town located on the island of Ambergris Caye. Casa Bella Vista is located approximately 4 miles south of San Pedro town.
Q. HOW DO WE GET TO CASA BELLA VISTA UPON OUR ARRIVAL TO THE ISLAND?
A. We are pleased to arrange your airport transfers.
Q. HOW FAR IS CASA BELLA VISTA FROM THE AIRSTRIP/SAN PEDRO?
A. We are located 4 miles south of San Pedro town, the road is partially paved and partially hard-packed sand. (about a 20 min drive)
Q. HOW DO WE GET AROUND THE ISLAND OF AMBERGRIS CAYE?
A. Your beach home is in the south end area of the island, away from the hustle and bustle of San Pedro Town. While taxi service is available on island (pay direct), most of our guests enjoy the convenience and novelty of renting a golf cart. You must have a valid driver’s license and be over 18 to drive a golf cart. Reservations are required.
Q. WHAT IS CASA BELLA VISTA’S ADDRESS? CAN I SHIP ITEMS AHEAD?
A. We don’t stand on formalities here on the island. Casa Bella Vista is the green house, across the street “ish” from STAX coffee bar, about 4 miles south of San Pedro town, just after Hol Chan Condos.
There is no such thing as overnight courier service to/from Belize and the services that exist can be expensive and timely. Additionally, your items could get stuck in customs – for a very long time. In other words, shipping your items to Belize is not advisable.
Q. WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH OUR HOME RENTAL?
A. We start you off with the basics: Coffee, coffee filters, sugar, salt, pepper, paper towel, dish soap, toilet tissue, laundry soap, hand soap, shampoo and body wash.
All towels and linens are provided
WIFI is complimentary
Q. IS THE HOUSE AIR-CONDITIONED?
A. Yes, all the bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Q. CAN YOU ARRANGE OUR TOURS?
A. We are happy to customize and pre-book a tour package specific to your interests.
Upon your arrival at your beach getaway, we will review your activities itinerary To avoid cancellation penalties – which is often the full price of the tour – you must cancel more than 24-hours to trip departure time.
Q. IS THERE AN OUTDOOR GRILL?
A. A charcoal grill is provided, we can provision your home with charcoal with notice.
Q. DOES THE HOME HAVE A TELEPHONE?
A. There is no landline telephone at Casa Bella Vista.
Q. IS THERE HIGH SPEED WIFI?
A. Complimentary WIFI is included. Please note that WIFI service in Belize will not be as fast or reliable as you are accustomed to and may not be suitable for streaming entertainment.
Q. WHAT TV CHANNELS DO YOU HAVE?
A. The major USA Networks; ABC, NBC, CBC and FOX as well as their partner news channels are available along with HBO, a variety of movie channels and ESPN sports channels.
Q. IS FISHING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED?
A. No, fishing equipment is not included.
Q. DOES THE HOUSE HAVE LAUNDRY FACILITIES?
A. Yes, only available for guests staying 7night or longer and available at mid stay. We are also happy to swap out towels at request.
Q. DOES THE HOUSE HAVE A HAIRDRYER?
A. Yes, each level has a hairdryer.
Q. IS THERE A SAFE?
A. Yes, each level has a safe.
Q. HOW IS THE BEACH? CAN WE SWIM OFF THE BEACH?
A. The beaches of Belize have Seagrass or "Turtle Grass" growing, this is harmless and in fact is an important part of Belize’s ecosystem. This grass can grow in our shallow waters as we have such strong protection from the World's second largest barrier reef. This means our waters are warm, calm, and shallow for quite a way out and we do not for the most part of traditional walk-in beaches. For guests wishing to swim in the Caribbean, our dock has stairs leading into the water, diving is not permitted. Please note: periodically, Belize, along with other areas of Central America, The Caribbean, Mexico, and USA, will experience periods of Sargassum Seaweed washing ashore. Sargassum Seaweed comes from the Sargasso Sea in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is normally kept at bay by water temperatures and currents. We work diligently to keep our beach clear; however, guests should be aware when visiting coastal areas that seaweed may be present.
Q. IS THERE A POOL ONSITE?
A. We have a small plunge pool in the yard where you can cool down while enjoying the Caribbean views and breezes.
Q. DO YOU PROVIDE POOL TOWELS?
A. We provide one pool towel per person. We are happy to swap towels if requested.
Q. CAN WE DRINK THE WATER?
A. We start you off with 5-Gallons of purified drinking water in a dispenser. Additional 5-gallons can be provided upon request.
Q. IS THERE A DUTY-FREE SHOP ON THE ISLAND?
A. There is no duty-free shopping available on island. When you arrive in Belize, there is a duty-free shop at baggage claim where you can stock up on liquor and other items if you’d like.
Q. HOW CAN WE GET GROCERIES?
A. We can provide recommendations for provisioning services in advance of your arrival or you can grocery shop once you are on island.
Q. ARE THERE RESTAURANTS, BARS OR GROCERY STORES NEARBY?
A. STAX Coffee bar/restaurant, open seasonally during the day, is located a short walk from our house. The nearest small store is approximately 1.5 miles north as are Black Orchid and Someplace South restaurants. Be sure to tell them Noodle sent you.
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Property manager
Ed Regensburg & Lisa Sherman
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Guests will be responible for all damages.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 12
Note from host: Guest must have management approval
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HOT-08875
About the area
San Pedro, Belize District
What's nearby
Belize Chocolate Company - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
San Pedro Belize Express Dock - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
San Pedro Town Hall - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
San Pedro Beach - 19 min drive - 8.9 km
Secret Beach - 53 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 121 min drive
Restaurants
The Veranda - 7 min drive
Pineapple's - 12 min drive
Blue Water Grill - 12 min drive
Toast Boozery & Grill - 6 min drive
Black & White Garifuna Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury home with plunge pool, pier and 360 rooftop view just 4 miles south. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Boca Ciega holiday home is just steps away from Belize Barrier Reef and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Reserve and Black & White Cultural Entertainment Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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10/10
Great space and quiet location for our group of 8 (two families). Ed and Iris were very responsive and attentive hosts.
Heather H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Loved lounging and relaxing at the house.
Kerri B.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
This was one of the most beautiful stays! Noodles retreat is gorgeous with all the amenities you could ask for. Ed and staff made our stay flawless. It is so nice to have someone holding your hand to navigate a new area. They helped make sure we had what we needed all the time including places to go, tours, how to handle getting around, etc. you will not regret bookjng a stay here. We plan on returning!
Erin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
The property was great the host was amazing everything went really well thanks for having us
Curlan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Our hosts were exceptional. They were very responsive to our needs and went above and beyond in terms of trip coordination, places to visit, and things to do. Our only concern with our stay was the poor state of disrepair of the roads. Not a negative to the hosts, but it did make what should have been a convenient loaction to San Pedro more challenging to navigate than it should have.
Raya C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
The property was perfect for our group.
Dan C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
This was an absolutely perfect home for our family vacation. It was great for our four generations of family and in-laws. Everyone had their own space. There really weren't any problems other than we had an issue with our golf cart in add contact of the company and got it replaced in under an hour. Iris was quick to get us any necessities we need and the visits from Noodles were great. The great thing is is that you can get to town or have excursions pick you up right on the dock but also if you don't want to go anywhere everything you need is right at the house including the ocean a dock a pool and anything you need to just make it a day at the resort vacation.
Tara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Accommodations were perfect and the staff were amazing!
Aimee W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10
Great place, we really enjoyed our stay. The space was clean, the staff was friendly and quick to respond. They have all the info needed for guests to have a great time.
Brian E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10
A lovely, relaxing environment. We felt very much taken care of by everybody. Ed & Lisa were always available for questions or ideas & made our visit to a new place we had not been to enjoyable. Thanks for everything!
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Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
The perfect family getaway spot with wonderful, friendly support from the excellent folks at Pelican Reef Management. This is a well-appointed and supremely comfortable property. Alberto and Glori did everything they could to make our stay effortless from helping with luggage and a grocery delivery when we arrived to great advice on restaurants. The lower level is especially cozy and fun, with the plunge pool right outside a great screened porch.
Juli Beth H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10
Beautiful house with plenty of room for 12-14 guests, fantastic views of the lagoon and the ocean, great dock with palapa. Pelican Reef Management does a great job of handling any requests as well. The pool is somewhat small but this does not take away from the overall experience.
John D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10
We loved every minute of our stay in Ambergris Caye! Casa Bella vista was perfect for our family, including 4 children and 8 adults. The pool, dock, and backyard are even more beautiful in person! Pelican reef was so helpful with restaurant recommendations (black orchid and la divina are musts) and they set us up woth an amazing catamaran snorkeling trip with Searious Adventures, we loved our guides Ivar and James so much we went back in a sunset cruise. Thank you to Pelican Reef for an amazing week in paradise.
Thomas O.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
10/10
All I got to say is Ed and is crew at the Noodles retreat are top notch! Anything we needed was addressed asap. The house and property was super comfortable and the fishing around his place was on fire!! From start to finish they were pros. Will definitely use them again. Thanks so much!
Ryan h.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Everything about this home was perfect! The property management group, on the site managers, the location, the view, the home was just perfect! There were 11 of us and we all enjoyed our time here celebrating my 50th birthday. One of our guests lost her most valued backpack (cash, passport, etc) off the golf cart on day 1. Iris, Eldon and Lisa all went above and beyond and they ultimately found the backback within 1 day. Iris & Eldon were always quick and responsive upon any request. I highly recommend staying here and we will be back again. Thank you so much for making our stay rememarkable.
Shelia T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10
This house was beautiful!!! We had access to the whole house which included two kitchens , six bedrooms and several bathrooms. Our communication with the owner Ed and his property manager Iris was super easy. They assisted us with our airline shuttle from BZE via Maya Air as well as our golf cart rental and taxi to and from the Ambergris Caye Airport to the house.The location of this house is south of San Pedro, approximately 4 miles or 19 minutes with the golf cart. We were a bit worried that it would be too far from home but it was an easy ride into town and much more peaceful than we expected. The grounds and pool were cleaned daily and always looked great.We spent most of our time hanging out on the property of the rental home. Bring your own snorkel gear and swim around the dock. They do not have an on site washer and dryer but we did not miss having access to one. We were well stocked with linens, towels and trash bags. We even had enough coffee to get by for the first couple of days.There are several small grocery stores nearby and a little bar with excellent pizza. Robin is the bar tender, he is great and full of local knowledge. His drinks are the best on the island.If you are interested in excursions, Ed and Iris will help you arrange them. We highly recommend Hol Chan/Caye Caulker full day with Mermaid- ask for Marvin and Kyle. Also check out the Belizean Cooking Experience at Waragumo in San Pedro.If you want a home away from home - book this house!
Rhonda E.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Noodles is a great place to stay. 5 friends and I stayed for a week. The place is "as pictured." The property managers live nearby and responded very quickly to our request for things like kayaks. The property owners were very communicative and offered to help us plan our stay. They provided a lot of options to help with like golf carts. Throughout the stay all questions were answered. Check-in and Check-out were all relatively easy. They asked for very little to be done upon check-out, which is nice. The area is great, with infrequent traffic. You definitely need a golf cart if you stay here, but that is probably true of just about every rental place on the island. This was an absolutely great stay with outstanding hosts and staff. Will stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Greg P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Located on the quite south end of the the island this place offers amazing views and accommodations.
3 bedrooms upstairs and 3 bedrooms downstairs. Two full kitchens, but if you plan on cooking you may need to bring some pot and pans.
Traveling with people with disabilities? There are no grab bars in the showers. The first floor master has a nice large area but the showerhead is not detachable. The second bathroom on the first floor had a detachable show head but the tub wll is a bit high when can make it tricky to navigate. The host was helpful in finding a nurse for respite care so I could get away for a few hours.
Overall the place was amazing.
Kenneth S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10
We had 4 couples and stayed March 1-10. Going through our research on where to stay, Ed & Lisa answered all our questions very promptly. And once we booked, they continued to answer questions, booked our Mayan Air flight, arranged taxis, reserved our golf carts, and assisted with our sailboat excursion. Ed booked our sailboat excursion with Ambergris Divers which I would highly recommend. They picked us right up from our dock! The house worked out great for us with 2 couples on each floor. There are no internal stairs between the floors, but it was easy to access both floors by the external staircase. We enjoyed the pool, kayaks, and bag toss while hanging out at the house. Also, they were nice loungers to use will relaxing by the pool or on the beach. While at the house, Iris helped with all needs. She was always quick in responding. We would highly recommend Noodles Retreat. Between Ed, Lisa, and Iris, they took very good care of us.
Dan H.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Very accommodating employees (Iris and her husband) and the owners Lisa and Ed were wonderful. We planned a wedding ceremony with a large group 17+ and it was phenomenal. They set up a whole area for our group and it looks beautiful and worked amazing. The hosts booked our hopper flights and the golf carts and had them waiting at the house. They set up a taxi ride ($25 there and $25 back) which was very efficient.
The property was absolutely gorgeous. It is farther away (15-20 minutes) and longer when it rains so be prepared. The mosquitos were crazy but that’s okay it was still worth it, just bring bug spray. The WiFi is spotty but Lisa let us know in advance.
The AC works well in each room and the living rooms. The kitchens were great and had almost everything you need. If you have a large group definitely have Iris get you extra water because we used a ton early on and had to order more.
The pool was great and we used it daily. Overall it was a great place to stay and we absolutely loved it. Wonderful for a wedding venue and the photos were absolutely amazing.
Jessica D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Overall, the property was as described and the management teams were very good. The first entire day the AC was broken in one room, but the management team had a new unit brought from the mainland and installed the following day. Pretty remarkable given the circumstances of being on an island. The property was spotless and very well maintained. Very nice touch with all the extra shampoo, conditioners and soaps. Very convienient delivery/pickup of the golf cart. My only issue with the place was the many individuals (not authorized or people not associated with the property) that just walk on the property. On several occasions we had groups of guys surround the house and when approached by us they said they were looking for someone. We at one point had the same group of four guys return multiple times and ran off when we approached/instructed them to get off the property. Made the entire party incredibly nervous and wondered if we were not there to chase them off what would have happened.
Outside of the unwelcomed visitors, the place was very nice and enjoyable.
Chris Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
10/10
We loved our time at Casa Bella Vista. Lisa was a wonderful host and made many excellent suggestions and helped us book everything we wanted to do with the best tour guides. We did a snorkel tour which was the best we have ever experienced in all the places we have traveled and a half day of reef fishing. They pick you up right at the dock behind the house for these activities which is super convenient. They cleaned the fish for us so you could cook yourself or bring to a restaurant. (we caught almost 40 fish so it was quite fun and kept kids attention well) As far as location, it is beautiful but its a bit of a drive to town and the roads can be bumpy depending on recent weather. The kids loved that part of the adventure racing around in the golf cart. The drive was much easier and quicker once they were able to fill the holes the recent rain had made. The house itself and the grounds were great. Iris the caretaker was extremely attentive to anything we needed. Supplies were limited so pack ziploc/cling wrap/foil if you plan to cook much. The house is two separate units and we found we had to move supplies from one unit to the other instead of both having one of everything. Only the lower unit has a dishwasher and there is a washer/dryer but you can only access it for one day during your stay so plan accordingly. Overall we had an amazing time! Also check out the mainland tours, or plan to stay a day or two over there. The zip line/cave tubing was awesome! Highly recommend.
David M.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Noodles Retreat did a great job making sure we had everything we needed from start to finish!
Aquilla G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
We were a group of 3 families of 4- 6 kids and 6 adults. The house was a great fit for us. The property was well appointed and clean. The dock, view, and outside area for the kids (and grownups) to play was fantastic. It was a little farther from town than we expected (but we had no frame of reference and it was just as described in the listing). All this meant for us was needing to be a little more purposeful in planning groceries and meals, etc. No big deal. There is a bar/restaurant right across the street from the house called Stax- we ate there 3 times in 6 days! Robin the bartender is awesome, the ambiance was chill and perfect, the drinks were solid, and the food was INCREDIBLE. 25 out of 10, would recommend. The owners and proerty managers of the house were easy to work with and very helpful. We had 3 excursions that started from pick ups right at the dock. We would absolutely stay here again!
Samantha H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
We loved our stay. Our group was three families each with a 14 year old boys and one with an 8 year old. The house was immaculate. The owners made sure we had everything we needed at the house.
We used the recommended guide for fishing, snorkeling and a day at Secret Beach; we had the same guides for everything.. We needed two boats and the teenagers went with Shadow who gave them a sense of independence but also was great with them. They made sure we caught plenty of fish and brought lots of lobster home for dinner.
We ate at Stacks a couple of times which was fantastic. Everyone who could eat gluten raved about the lobster and shrimp pizza. I am gluten free and was delighted that the owner was very knowledgeable; the corn chips have a dedicated fryer so I was able to eat nachos with most of the meat options.
Groceries are the tricky part; eating out my be less expensive than restaurants. We love cooking and with my allergy we chose to mostly cook. The produce stands were great, but proteins are very expensive. Buy ALL of your liquor at the Airport, wine is ridiculous on the island.
The only thing that was unexpected was the length of check-in. There are a lot of rules(with good reason), but with last minute flight changes and quick layovers the kids had not eaten in 8 hours. We were all starving and we spent an hour on check in before we were able to break away for dinner at Stacks.
I highly recommend Noodle Retreat for a great time.