I took a last minute vacation and decided to return to San Pedro. I had stayed at Paradise Villas before and really enjoyed the location so I decided to book this apartment. The owner responded quickly to my inquiry and within a day my reservation was confirmed. Payment was easy with PayPal.
I provided the owner with my flight information into Belize City and then into San Pedro. When I got to San Pedro, the property manager picked me up and brought me to the upstairs unit. The unit consists of a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room, a small galley kitchen and an outdoor terrace off the living room.
The living room had a sofa with a futon-type of cushion, a table, a large flat screen TV with cable, and some lighting. There was also a fold out table with some folding chairs that could be used for a small dining area. The terrace had a table with four chairs (a perfect location for drying scuba gear). The bathroom had a bath tub and a single sink. Soap, towels, and toilet paper were provided. The bedroom had a full size (maybe a queen) bed, a dresser and nightstands. There was also a small closet with hangers. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, silverware, tumblers, a refrigerator, and toaster. Also, this unit has central A/C! That's not common in San Pedro. It ran quietly and really cooled the place down.
In terms of community amenities, there's a large swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small area in front of the main gate with lounge chairs that faces the Caribbean. There's also wireless internet free of charge (ask the property manager for the password). The internet was reasonably fast.
There were always staff on site. There's a guard on duty during the day and night. The area is very safe, but it's a nice precaution. Also, you will see maintenance staff on site during the days if there is a problem. The property manager's office is a five minute walk down Pescador Drive behind the units. The staff are incredible. They picked me up from the airport and brought me back to the airport. When one of my bags was delayed, they called the airline on my behalf and stayed on it until the bag returned. Fatima and Glen are the main office staff and they are awesome!
The location is fantastic. There are two markets a block away, two dive shops nearby, and lots of restaurants within walking distance. It's quiet. There was only noise one night from a party nearby. This unit is great. You will enjoy it!