Horse Cottage

Location: Bandera Road Backpackers Paradise Sarteneja, Sarteneja, bz

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Garage
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Triple Room

  The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a toaster. The spacious triple room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bungalow with Garden View

  This bungalow includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The bungalow offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Concierge services
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room with Patio

  Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a stovetop, kitchenware, a toaster and an electric kettle. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Window
  • Concierge services
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Bungalow

  In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Window
  • Concierge services
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Ivan (10/5): - Location splendida. Atmosfera super rilassante. Cavalli, iguane e tantissimi uccelli che fanno da sottofondo. Cottages super puliti. Non veloci più andare via. I ristoranti sono facilmente raggiungibili con le biciclette fornite gratuitamente. Super consigliato!
• Emmanuelle (10/5): -
• Marja (8/5): Fijn verblijf in het mooie Sarteneja met een vriendelijke behupzame manager - De sfeer in het huisje. De vriendelijke manager. De leuke veranda met de bank en eettafel . Het dorp Sarteneja, weg vd gebaande wegen, prachtige zee. Rustig verblijf. Kleine cottage. Bedden staan in de kitchenette. Je kon er niet zelf koffie zetten of een ei bakken. Dat kon alleen in de gemeenschappelijke keuken. Voor die prijs zou je iets meer verwachten. Donkere badkamer inrichting.
• Nastassja (10/5): -
• Arsilia (10/5): Thanks for a wonderful stay - The owner is very accommodating and friendly. Beautiful compound and enjoyed the fruits
• Bianca (9/5): Wonderful stay! - We had a wondetful stay. The cottages,are very nice and the people friendly. Its about 3 min by car to the sea, so around 10 min walk. Its quiet. There is a communal kitchen and fridge, which comes in handy if you stay longer.
• Annie (10/5): - Exceptionnel, nous avons tout aimé ! Une toute petite chose, le cottage est situé à l'entrée du village, il faut marcher dans le noir au bord de la route pour aller dîner.
• Judith Widener (10/5): - Loved everything - Nathalie is an amazing host, and the whole area is beautiful. The horses make it perfect!! I liked everything
• gary (10/5): Lovely wooden cabins near Sarteneja - Excellent wooden cabins on stilts. Kitchen facilities, microwave, hob etc, in separate building. Great Wi-Fi. Friendly and helpful French owner Natalie as were the cleaning staff. The cabins are located around 15 minutes walk from Sarteneja fishing village. If you are arriving by local bus the bus driver will drop you off around 200 metres from the cabins on the main road, you can also catch the return bus at the same location. Highly recommended. Toaster would have been nice.
• Dominique (10/5): - L’accueil, l’environnement naturel et la proximité de la mer. Rien.
• tracy (7/5): - Accueil , la vue sur les chevaux , lit confortable Hébergement éloigné de la ville et des services. Salle de bain sur le pallier du cottage
• Chris (10/5): It's a great weekend getaway spot. - We needed a place close to an event we were attending. This is great value for the money we paid. Staff very friendly and horses were friendly as well. Easy to find and just outside of the small village. It is slow season, so if we needed it, we were allowed to check out late if needed. This allowed us to leave our bags in the room while attending the event in the morning and not worry about getting back before 10 or 11 am!! It was nice not having to rush and pack up at 4:30 am!! Can't fault the facility and being from Belize now, we were prepared for the mosquitos but some people might want to remember to bring bug spray, even for sleeping. Two fans in the room and a cool front made it very comfortable inside. There is no A/C so you need to leave the windows open to get a nice breeze which allows the mosquitos in.
• Carrie (10/5): Exceptional - Natalie is an excellent host. Don't forget your bug spray!
• Gibson (9/5): Love the nature like atmosphere, rooms very clean. Home away from home. Warm & helpful staff. - Incorporate breakfast
• Kerry (10/5): Exceptional - Great location! Peaceful. Nathalie and her staff are always cheerful, very helpful and kind! Thanks! Nothing about this stay was not to like..
• Jocelyne (9/5): Would highly recommend The Horse Cottage to others travelling through Sarteneja - Natalia was a wonderful sedum host. The cottages are clean and comfortable. Location is great, close to town, but not too close. Great for a quiet getaway in a very peaceful setting.
• Lin (10/5): Excellent - Very good breakfast. I liked the laidback location. Sarteneja, the nearby village, is perfect for people who don’t like loud, overdeveloped touristy places. It’s the anti-San Pedro
• Natalia (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic place! Surrounded by nature and calm, the bungalows have a very comfy beds and nice cozy decoration. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The common kitchen is useful to prepare some simple food. We enjoyed our stay and didn't want to leave. Thank you Nathalie:)
• Alessandro (7/5): Good - Horse Cottage is really off-the-beaten path and Sarteneja I bet is a hidden gem among Belize panorama. If you’re looking for an authentic experience within Belize you should pick this place. Nathalie was nice and available in sharing tips and information. My bungalow had a decent space, and clean with eye-detailed furniture. I particularly appreciated the outdoor spaces with palm and other fruits trees, the horses and the shared space featuring a kitchen with good coffee and real Italian moka machine. I was pretty unlucky with the weather with strong winds, grey skies and pretty chill temperature. Moreover my boat to Sarteneja from San Pedro was cancelled I had to pay over 70 USD dollar for taxi to bring me here. Of course you can’t handle the weather forecast by take in mind while booking that this place is really remote and there’s just one public bus getting in and leaving every time. The ferry can’t be really reliable. Plus there’re vey few options of Restourants in the area, which at night close pretty early around 7:00 pm. It course these aspects are not connecting to Horse Cottage but you should take them in consideration while booking.
• Andrew (8/5): Pleasant stay close to Sarteneja. - Peaceful location 15 minutes walk from Sarteneja. Friendly, helpful staff. Shared area with water, hot drinks and stove. Good place to stay whilst checking out the village. Bus from Corozal dropped me off at the location. No on site store and a little remote from the village shops.
• Sara (9/5): Peaceful place and amazing host! - It was so peaceful! Perfect place to hang out and just relax. Loved the sound of the birds in the morning. The hosts are amazing, too! Nothing
• Gordon (9/5): One of best managed sites of the 14 we stayed at - Location excellent Sapodillas should all have been ripe
• Bill (10/5): Great stay - Great setting close to Sarteneja and Shipstern. We were able to watch wildlife on the property and nearby. The common kitchen area included potable water, a refrigerator and stove for meal prep (though we ate our meals in Sarteneja). Can't think of anything we didn't like. No air conditioning, but there are fans and we slept well.
• Patrick (10/5): Exceptional - Quiet,peaceful, laid back and stress free. The host Nathalie is lovely ,charming and accommodating as is the staff..Great stay and will be returning..A true Belize experience with an abundance of nature and an added bonus of horses and dogs. Heartwarming. There is nothing to dislike. Anyone who finds fault with Horse Cottage needs to check themselves.
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional - Nathalie was awesome! I didn’t realize it didn’t have air conditioning, but that was my fault, not the fault of the property.
• David (9/5): Superb - Nathalie was a really nice host to us, the huts are completely equipped and it was an interesting travelling experience going to Sarteneja and meeting people around The beaches around are not the best settings for swimming and the town is not too lively, but if what you want a is a nature experience its great
• Steve (8/5): A really beautiful room set in a very natural setting w/ an outstanding jewel of a village near by. - Nice property and the mangos being in season was a real plus since you could pick and eat your own. We also really appreciated the shared kitchen facility. Horse Cottage is a bit out of town, so it was plenty quiet if that sounds good to you. Horse Cottage was definitely a bit out of town (at least a mile plus I'd estimate), so we spent a bit of time walking back and forth between our accommodations and the restaurants/stores in town. Our host was always very helpful about calling a cab for us if we wanted, but we usually didn't want to spend that money if we had a choice, so we just did the walking. We'd also hoped for a bit more activity around town or at the Shipstern Reserve (it was kind of hot and buggy the day we visited the reserve) but that's not Horse Cottage's fault or problem.
• Carrie (10/5): Exceptional - Loved feeding mangos to the horses!
• Marianna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gena (10/5): Wonderful - We got the same room at is resent is this picture . The area is very race for one to relax and connect with nature n/a
• Polly (10/5): Lovely, we’ll equipped place to stay. - Lovely room with great facilities, and community sitting area with kitchen, in bird, iguana, butterfly and of course horse filled gardens. Natalie was a wonderful host, helping with anything. It is on the edge of town, so we made good use of the bicycles she lends guests for free.
• Boeve (6/5): Pleasant - Natural surroundings. Night-time outside lighting distracted from the natural surroundings.
• Barbora (10/5): Perfect - An absolute paradise! My cabin was awesome, bed was super-comfy, the wifi worked really well everywhere on the property, the kitchen is also great. It's a perfect place for relax in the nature - you can see iguanas and dozens of birds in the garden every day, plus there's a path right next to the house where you can walk or go for a run, surrounded by the jungle. I also felt super-safe walking around on my own. The owner, Nathalie, is the nicest person ever, not only she picked me up but she also drove me to the village to catch my early morning boat (which she also booked for me!). I stayed longer than I originally planned and didn't wanna leave. Can recommend this place for 300%!
• Dermot (9/5): Great experience - A wonderful place to stay surrounded by nature. Nathalie is a great host and very helpful in all things. I was provided with a bicycle to use during my stay, which was nice.
• Aurelie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Johanna (10/5): Exceptional - Yuri & Johanna did a great job keeping me comfortable during my stay. They know the area well and helped me organize my excursions. The cottage was roomy, clean, and secure during the hurricane ! The free bicycles were available for short rides into town and beach
• Roman (10/5): Hidden gem lodging in a hidden gem village - The owner Nathalie is an extraordinary helpful host. Can help you with everything around Sarteneja. Quite and relaxing place and super good organized. Kitchen has the things you need. The stay includes bikes that you can use. There is nothing to complain about.

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