Just back from Hopkins --- I stayed at Hopkins Cabanas -- there are three small cabanas right on the beach (one w/kitchen, other two w/fridge, micro, coffee mkr) --- owned and run be a nice couple that runs the Lebah Drumming Center. It's a cool spot! I looked at about 10 properties on the island last week trying to find the perfect spot -- and this was it! What was great about it over say Jungle Jeanies is that it is very close to the main part of the village of Hopkins. (Jeanies and many others, including the two spendy resorts, is about a mile south and a really bad dirt road)

It's a great spot if you're looking for a real Hopkins experience. Enjoy.

Sheryl from Oregon . . but in San Pedro for a couple months

Thanks Sheryl for the info!! How about some pics??!!!! How long were you there? We can't wait to get there only 90 more days and counting!!

NO pics yet. . . my digital camera died a week before I went - ugh! I took some on a disposable - if they are any good, I'll post.

The cabanas are like a good size hotel room - a queen bed and then single as well. Deck on front with hammock (of course!). The three cabanas are pretty close together. They are set back from the beach about a 1/2 block -- but there's nothing but beautiful beach between the cabanas and the ocean. Some trees packed w/coconuts - we couldn't resist picking a few. Only down side - no hot water. But they are priced very well to take this into consideration. (I'm a big wimp to cold and didn't really mind it) I stayed 3 days. GREAT little spot a short walk up for lunch - authentic Garafuna food and you feel like you're sitting in someone's beach front yard.

Enjoy.

I lived in Hopkins for several years. Try Hopkins Inn, owners Greg and Rita are great. Walk to Oliver's Windsurf bar for the best Cosmo in all of Belize!

Thanks for all of the info!!

This forum is just the BEST! I'm learning so much and it's so awesome to chat with people that are so willing to help. I can't wait to come to Belize. Thanks to all that are sending information my way... it is very much appreciated!
Jan

You may also want to try the Tipple Tree in Hopkins. It's owned and managed by a British gal (Trish) She lives upstairs and rents out 3 rooms and a cabin for groups. Prices range from $30-100 a nite. It is ocean front, lovely beach (with Tipple Tree!), hammocks, porch, coffee, very pleasant if basic.

Try the Tipple Tree- run by Trish (British) Basic, but lovely. $30-$50US a night (Cabin for more) It's on the sea and quite pleasant including a tipple tree .....

Lucky you! An extended stay in BZ! I have property near Hopkins Village (just seafront land- no stucture yet) and have been going down there for years. I believe you'll love it. A good contact for you might be Trish at the Tipple Tree (room rental) You can contact her at info@tippletree.com Trish has been there a while, built a place for herself + a few rental rooms (reasonably priced too)She's British and knows the area and the people quite well. Good luck

cowgirlkate

Jaguar Reef is a favorite of ours.