Quintessential Off-Grid, Riverfront Home at Carmelita Gardens, Cayo – Casa Tortuga

Imagine waking up with your freshly brewed cup of coffee, listening to the tropical birds, and hearing the steady stream of the river below.  You’re sitting on your riverfront veranda enjoying another calm, laid-back morning in Belize.

Welcome to Casa Tortuga, your quintessential riverfront cottage located in one of the most sought-after communities in Cayo, Carmelita Gardens. This master-planned, riverfront community is known for its off-grid, self-sustaining practices and fertile agricultural land.

This charming 2BR/1BA home is situated on nearly 1/3-acre of land (lot 177) and has 80 feet of river frontage. There is mature landscaping and plenty of greenery, with ample space for you to add your own tropical fruit trees, should you desire.

Inside you’ll find beautiful Belizean hardwood vaulted ceilings and custom mahogany cabinetry, door frames, doors, and furniture. There are two bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office with a futon for an extra guest. It can easily be converted to a bedroom or kept as is. Every room has a ceiling fan and a split A/C unit if needed, but there is a consistent tropical breeze when windows are doors are open.

On the ground floor there is a storage bodega and patio.

Carmelita Gardens is a beautiful 100-acre planned community conveniently located only 20 minutes from Cayo, and 20 minutes from Spanish Lookout.

This home comes fully furnished.

Property Details:

Interior Square Footage: 624 ft²

Exterior Square Footage: 394 ft² plus another nearly 800 ft² of covered ground floor area

Lot Size: 1/3 acre

Insurance (USD): $2651/year

Annual Community Fee (USD): $518

Annual Property Taxes (USD): $5

Cistern Size: 7600 gallons

PLUS:

• Solar panels and standby generator
• 150-gallon propane tank
• Split A/C units in every room
• Wash machine

Year Built: 2012