Frequently Asked Questions 1. Is the house one big vacation rental home or several apartments? Answer: Both. When the house's 3 levels are combined, it is one large vacation rental home, which offers 11 individual beds ranging from single to king size with 16 person capacity. During high season the levels 2 and 3 are usually rented together to form a 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath house. Often the 1st level studio is rented separately but can be rented with the upper levels to form a 5+-bedroom house. All bedrooms can be connected interiorly by an inside stairs by unlocking the interior 1st floor studio door. 2. I am traveling alone and on a budget. All I need is a simple room. Do you have anything for me? Yes, the 1st floor studio rate starts at $70 for one person/low season. It is attractive although not as luxurious as the upper levels. Also during times of low season and last minute vacancies several level 2 or 3 rooms may rented alone. All have room sinks. Most offer a refrigerator and microwave or full kitchen. View single room options. 3. Where is the house located? In Harbour Place, Placencia Village. It is just southwest of Atlantic Bank, 0.25 miles from the Caribbean Sea and 1/3 mile from a major grocery store. View Maps . 4. How many bicycles will I have when I rent an apartment? There are six bicycles available, technically 2 for each level/unit. 5. When is rainy season? Belize does not experience a season with continuous rain, such as Monsoon. However, late summer and early -mid fall have frequent rain and are at greatest risk of hurricane. Because Placencia is south of the most likely areas for hurricanes, it has only experienced 1 hurricane in the last 60 years, Hurricane Iris in 2001. 6. How often is maid service? There is maid service once mid -week during for stays of 1 week. Monthly rentals are self-catering except for linen that is provided. 7. Is there a laundry? The laundry is primarily for staff use. Midweek maid service includes complimentary laundry service. A laundry tub, laundry soap and clothes line are avaiable at all times for guests use. 8. Will anyone else be at the house? For security reasons a house-sitter or manager occupies the manager's quarters on the 1st floor. If you reserved the Entire House (5 bedrooms), no other guests will be booked during your stay. No more than 2 parties are accepted at one time. 9. Is the swimming at the house safe? Yes, the north side waters are safe for swimming. It is a bit less salty and much calmer than the ocean. Parents can relax on the dock under a thatch roof papalpa while watching children swim. Child size life jackets are provided. 10. Are pets permitted at the house? Decked Out House permits mature pets on its 1st floor only. No puppies are permitted. Guests are expected not to leave their pet locked inside all day. There is a $35 extra exit cleaning fee for pets. 11. Is there a crib and other accessories for a baby? Yes, there is a crib. The house has a regular bath tub on its 3rd level. Although there are no building codes regarding deck safety standards in Belize, all of Decked Out House's decks were built to US safety standards. The house offers child and infant life-jackets. The kayaks are Old Town Otters with openings large enough for one adult and a small child. 12. Is it possible to rent a private boat? In Belize, laws protecting of the barrier reef are strictly enforced. Boats can not be rented without a licensed captain. Private trips for a group/family can be arranged. 13. How does one get to Placencia? Usually by road or local plane company: Maya Island Air or Tropic Air. Very often groups of 3 or more, rent a car at Belize City airport and drive. It is approximately a 3.5-hour beautiful drive to Placencia Village. The last 26 miles of blacktop road leading to Placencia was completed 1 year ago. A vehicle affords guests an opportunity to view the beautiful Hummingbird Highway, which is the road between Belmopan and Dangriga. Directly in route is the Belize Zoo and Blue Hole National Park which offers guests a sample of Belize's lush interior. 14. When is check-out and check- in time? Check-in time is 3PM. If the house is ready sooner, guests may check in sooner. Please inform us ahead of time of your anticipated time of arrival. Check-out time is 10:00. If you would like to check out later please inform the house manager. 15. Is there anything regarding Belize laws that we should know? Yes, if arrested in Belize, you can be prevented from leaving the country until fines are paid or time is served. If you want to post bail, a Belizean person must vouch for you. The most common offense that tourists are charged with is procession of illicit drugs, particularly marijuana. No such use is permitted at Decked Out House. Use of illegal drug can result in eviction without refund and/or arrest. Please respect all Belize laws. 15.What should I bring with me? 1. Photocopy of you passport, which is kept in a separate place from passport and pass port kept separately from each other. 2. Off with high deet content, particularly during wet season, Mid -August - Nov 1. 3. Benadryl clear Gel in clear bottle or ointment. 4. Light weight long pants and shoes with good walking soles. Long sleeve shirt. 5. Financial resources : a combination of US money, Visa or Master Cards, ATM card and /or Travelers checks. US personal checks are not accepted at Decked Out House, by most other merchants or Belize banks. Visa is accepted at most merchants, including Decked Out House but there are some, especially grocery stores that do not. There is no need to exchange your US dollars for Belize ones. Us dollars are accepted everywhere. 7. Extra supply of medication, if it is vital medication. Not all medication that is available in other countries are available in Belize. Guests should refrigerate any medications that deteriorate in higher temperatures. 8. A beach towel. Decked Out House supplies some beach towels but appreciates guest bringing one of their own. 9. Sunglasses with UV protection 10. Sun Screen 11. Flashlight 12. Shoes with non-slip soles that can be worn on jungle walks. 13. If you are planning on taking scuba lessons and have any significant medical history or are on routine medications, bring a PADI medical form completed by your physician. 14. Small backpack which you will need for tours. 15. A long sleave shirt or very light jacket. What should I not bring? 1. Expensive jewelery or all cash for your expense money
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