1-bedroom jungle retreat in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize

An 18’ x 20’ wooden home with a wraparound covered cabbage bark deck, tucked into 0.71 acres of established jungle garden with excellent solar exposure. Built with quality, low-maintenance materials: Comex mold/mildew-resistant exterior paint, plycem (cement board) upstairs exterior walls, pressure-treated 2x4 framing at 16” o.c. and finished with hardwood interior accents and cabbage bark trim throughout.

Property Highlights: Lot #4, 0.71 acres, subdivision of the 131.918-acre freehold parcel. Wraparound covered cabbage bark deck with peak windows for extra natural light. Lower level approximately 50% complete, with plans for an interior circular staircase and room at the side for an upper addition. 24V solar system with quick-switch for backup/secondary solar, plus direct generator hookup for boosting batteries. Gravity-fed water via pump into 4 interconnected Rotoplas tanks. Cold water upstairs; outdoor butane-powered hot water shower on the lower level. Aluminum sliding windows with screens; convenient storage above the bathroom. Internet connected. Siding passed termite inspection last year. Beautifully landscaped front apron with 100+ ornamental gingers, 20+ banana/plantain varieties, mango and citrus. Back jungle thinned for agro-forestry, with 200+ coffee seedlings planted and 125+ cacao trees along the property line.

This lot sits within the Better in Belize Eco Community, a like-minded off-grid neighborhood in the Cayo District jungle, close to the rivers, waterfalls, and adventure that make this part of Belize special.