Even before we arrived in Caye Caulker, James was johnny-on-the-spot in communicating with us all the details we needed to have in place to make our arrival just as perfect as it could be.
From having Domingo meet us at the Belize City International Airport, to having Peter pick us up at water's edge from our water taxi, to awaiting us at the house when we arrived, he couldn't have been more communicative or charming.
When we arrived at the house and Peter carried our suitcase to the front stoop, James and his beautiful wife Rainy introduced themselves and took us on a tour of our VRBO rental, the lower floor of the building. They were in residence in the upper floor during our stay, and were just a staircase away when we had questions.
The house is split into two different VRBO options, with the upper story having a better view and access to the gentle ocean breezes that cool the place down at night.
Being off-grid, there's a back-to-nature vibe to the house, and the considerate guest (we hope we were considerate!) remains cognizant of the rainwater catchment system (6,000 gallons of available water, so take short, efficient showers!), and the advanced solar electricity (keep the floor fan on speeds 1 & 2, not 3!).
There's an available widow's-walk platform on the roof of the house, which is a perfect place to watch the sunset from, or go star-gazing with a boat drink in hand.
James provided us with bicycles to use during our stay, and we must have put forty miles on those durable vehicles. He provided us with a local cell phone pre-programmed with phone numbers we might need during our stay, from taxi drivers like Peter to bike repair shop, to restaurant delivery services.
A well-stocked kitchen allowed me to cook fresh red snapper I bought on the dock from local fisherman, and my partner made a fresh lime pie, using ingredients we purchased at one of the many local grocery stores.
There is a private dock available, and we walked out on it several times to enjoy the Caribbean beauty that is life in Caye Caulker.
Overall, we couldn't have imagined a better experience, and it was obvious from the very beginning that James and Rainy have thought this experience through completely, solving almost everything before it becomes a problem.
They have crafted a paradise on Earth, and we shall always remember our Caribbean vacation, and the two fine folks who have carved out the perfect VRBO at the southern tip of Caye Caulker.