Lucky Dreamer Lodge~2 Jungle/River Bungalows - Cristo Rey






























































































Lucky Dreamer Lodge~2 Jungle/River Bungalows - Cristo Rey
Plan a private jungle vacation for up to 6 people in our secluded bungalows on the river. The views of the river & jungle are awe-inspiring!
6 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Bungalow · 1325 Sqft

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We are Cheryl & Jeff, owners of LUCKY DREAMER LODGE.
Please check out our reviews online: @lucky_dreamer_lodge
We are an AWARD-WINNING BELIZE JUNGLE LODGE with 2 bungalows on 1.6 acres on the river, less than 5 miles from San Ignacio.
↠Well-Stocked Full Outdoor Kitchen
↠Free Fast Wi-Fi (25Mbps)
↠Free Coffee & supplies
↠FREE Unlimited bottled water
↠No housekeeping fee & No check-out chores!
↠Free on-site parking
↠Village Shuttle to/from San Ignacio for @$1 U.S.
↠Free washer/dryer & supplies
↠Free use of Kayak, Innertubes & Bicycles
↠Extremely Safe & Authentic Belize Jungle Village (just 700 residents!)
WHEN you book LUCKY DREAMER LODGE, you unleash a world of hosting you may not have experienced before.
Ꙭ Upon booking, you’ll be sent access to a PERSONALIZED digital Guest Guidebook
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Check us out online for more photos and videos: @lucky_dreamer_lodge
Add our listing to your Houfy Wishlist by clicking the 'Heart/LOVE' icon in the upper right corner (just over the photos).
We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations & religions.
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Plan an unforgettable jungle village/river stay for a group of up to 6 in two Lucky Dreamer Lodge bungalows. The views of the river & jungle will blow your mind and make you feel like you’re right in the midst of the wilds (but still in civilization). Find everything you need here for an extraordinary stay, including; hammocks, kayaking, maya mound, an outdoor kitchen & laundry. Plan exciting outings to nearby adventures! We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations & religions.
Lucky Dreamer Lodge has river & jungle views in the heart of a little village in the foothills of the Mountain Pine Ridge.
This listing includes both Lucky Dreamer Lodge jungle bungalows - with lots of space to spread out! Our Banana Bungalow sleeps 2 and overlooks the river. Our Belize Bungalow sleeps 4 and overlooks the lush property.
The Banana Bungalow is a stand-alone cabin - lovingly built by hand, by us and some local friends & neighbors. It was initially meant to be a guest house for family & friends, but everyone said it was too special not to share with others!
The Banana Bungalow is made of local hardwoods and local pine from Mountain Pine Ridge. The bungalow interior is fully screened. There is a custom-made mahogany king bed and hardwood nightstands. The covered, open deck overlooks the property with a peek at the Macal River and hills beyond.
The Banana Bungalow has a spacious private covered deck, with a hammock, dining table/2 chairs and extra loveseat for two. There is also a private stone courtyard area. The Banana Bungalow does not have A/C, but due to its construction and location on the property it does not need it.
The Belize Bungalow was our home for over 5 years, before we built our current home closer to the river. The Belize Bungalow is roomy and functional, but not fancy :-)
The Belize Bungalow is fully screened. There is a custom-made mahogany queen bed, and two twin-size sofa beds. The very large, covered/screened deck (with 4 hammocks) overlooks the property and has extra seating and a private dining area. A/C is only in the Belize Bungalow.
Lucky Dreamer Lodge is steps away from the Macal River and have a two-person kayak and inner tubes ready for your use (no additional charge). The Belize Bungalow does not have a view of the river, but does have a nice jungle-yard view (as seen in the many photos).
There is a separate outdoor kitchen/dining area for the use of our guests. The kitchen is not inside a bungalow - as just boiling water would heat the entire room! Even our own kitchen is 'outside.' :-) The outdoor kitchen is attached to the Belize bungalow.
We provide ground coffee, sugar, powdered cream, salt, pepper, and other condiments/cooking ingredients. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots/pans, mixing bowls, dishes flatware, cups, etc. We also have items such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, non-stick spray, cooking oil, etc.
We also provide a 5 gallon jug of filtered water for the use of guests (which we replace as needed). We recommend bringing refillable/lidded bottles to take advantage of the water and to avoid buying bottled water while here. We also keep one gallon of water in the frig, and have ice packs and ice cubes available for guest use.
There are birds everywhere & of every kind! We had a birdwatcher recently identify over 60 bird species in a three week period!
We do not charge any Housekeeping Fees!
Lucky Dreamer Lodge has been named 2021 & 2022 Best Central American Jungle Glamping Venue AND awarded the LUXlife Community Impact Award 2022 for Belize.
We were also featured in the Sept 2022 edition of International Living. Check out the photos for the entire article.
Please check out our reviews online: @lucky_dreamer_lodge
We are an AWARD-WINNING BELIZE JUNGLE LODGE with 2 bungalows on 1.6 acres on the river, less than 5 miles from San Ignacio.
↠Well-Stocked Full Outdoor Kitchen
↠Free Fast Wi-Fi (25Mbps)
↠Free Coffee & supplies
↠FREE Unlimited bottled water
↠No housekeeping fee & No check-out chores!
↠Free on-site parking
↠Village Shuttle to/from San Ignacio for @$1 U.S.
↠Free washer/dryer & supplies
↠Free use of Kayak, Innertubes & Bicycles
↠Extremely Safe & Authentic Belize Jungle Village (just 700 residents!)
WHEN you book LUCKY DREAMER LODGE, you unleash a world of hosting you may not have experienced before.
Ꙭ Upon booking, you’ll be sent access to a PERSONALIZED digital Guest Guidebook
___________________________________________________________
Check us out online for more photos and videos: @lucky_dreamer_lodge
Add our listing to your Houfy Wishlist by clicking the 'Heart/LOVE' icon in the upper right corner (just over the photos).
We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations & religions.
__________________________________________________________
Plan an unforgettable jungle village/river stay for a group of up to 6 in two Lucky Dreamer Lodge bungalows. The views of the river & jungle will blow your mind and make you feel like you’re right in the midst of the wilds (but still in civilization). Find everything you need here for an extraordinary stay, including; hammocks, kayaking, maya mound, an outdoor kitchen & laundry. Plan exciting outings to nearby adventures! We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations & religions.
Lucky Dreamer Lodge has river & jungle views in the heart of a little village in the foothills of the Mountain Pine Ridge.
This listing includes both Lucky Dreamer Lodge jungle bungalows - with lots of space to spread out! Our Banana Bungalow sleeps 2 and overlooks the river. Our Belize Bungalow sleeps 4 and overlooks the lush property.
The Banana Bungalow is a stand-alone cabin - lovingly built by hand, by us and some local friends & neighbors. It was initially meant to be a guest house for family & friends, but everyone said it was too special not to share with others!
The Banana Bungalow is made of local hardwoods and local pine from Mountain Pine Ridge. The bungalow interior is fully screened. There is a custom-made mahogany king bed and hardwood nightstands. The covered, open deck overlooks the property with a peek at the Macal River and hills beyond.
The Banana Bungalow has a spacious private covered deck, with a hammock, dining table/2 chairs and extra loveseat for two. There is also a private stone courtyard area. The Banana Bungalow does not have A/C, but due to its construction and location on the property it does not need it.
The Belize Bungalow was our home for over 5 years, before we built our current home closer to the river. The Belize Bungalow is roomy and functional, but not fancy :-)
The Belize Bungalow is fully screened. There is a custom-made mahogany queen bed, and two twin-size sofa beds. The very large, covered/screened deck (with 4 hammocks) overlooks the property and has extra seating and a private dining area. A/C is only in the Belize Bungalow.
Lucky Dreamer Lodge is steps away from the Macal River and have a two-person kayak and inner tubes ready for your use (no additional charge). The Belize Bungalow does not have a view of the river, but does have a nice jungle-yard view (as seen in the many photos).
There is a separate outdoor kitchen/dining area for the use of our guests. The kitchen is not inside a bungalow - as just boiling water would heat the entire room! Even our own kitchen is 'outside.' :-) The outdoor kitchen is attached to the Belize bungalow.
We provide ground coffee, sugar, powdered cream, salt, pepper, and other condiments/cooking ingredients. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots/pans, mixing bowls, dishes flatware, cups, etc. We also have items such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, non-stick spray, cooking oil, etc.
We also provide a 5 gallon jug of filtered water for the use of guests (which we replace as needed). We recommend bringing refillable/lidded bottles to take advantage of the water and to avoid buying bottled water while here. We also keep one gallon of water in the frig, and have ice packs and ice cubes available for guest use.
There are birds everywhere & of every kind! We had a birdwatcher recently identify over 60 bird species in a three week period!
We do not charge any Housekeeping Fees!
Lucky Dreamer Lodge has been named 2021 & 2022 Best Central American Jungle Glamping Venue AND awarded the LUXlife Community Impact Award 2022 for Belize.
We were also featured in the Sept 2022 edition of International Living. Check out the photos for the entire article.
Sleeping Configuration

Banana Bungalow Bedroom
1 king bed
Custom made Mahogany King Bed with night stands

Belize Bungalow Bedroom
1 queen bed
Custom made Mahogany bed & night stands

Living Room in Belize Bungalow
2 single beds
The Single/Twin beds are actually Day Beds that serve as couches/sofas when not being used for Sleeping.
What this place offers
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Suitability
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
The entire property is Smoke-Free and Vape-Free. For our smoking/vaping guests, it is a short walk to either the riverside, or the roadside to catch a quick puff or two.
Parking Included
There is secure, dedicated parking for the Bungalow. It is an uncovered parking spot, and there is no charge.
Meet The Host
Cheryl
Owner
We (Jeff & Cheryl) moved to the 'wilds' of Belize from the 'wilds' of Minnesota in 2014. Since moving to Belize we purchased some land on the Macal River, built our own home, and two guest bungalows that we run as Lucky Dreamer Lodge.
We have extensive experience in the hospitality industry with over 33 years of combined experience at Walt Disney World and another 10+ years of joint experience in owning our own restaurant, herb farm and Bed & Breakfast in the states. We definitely know what it means to exceed our guests' expectations!
We're pretty laid back, and can spend as much or as little time interacting with you as you want. We are happy to answer any questions you have about the area - especially before booking with us. But of course, we'd love to have you choose us as your Belize destination for the jungle portion of your vacation!
We have extensive experience in the hospitality industry with over 33 years of combined experience at Walt Disney World and another 10+ years of joint experience in owning our own restaurant, herb farm and Bed & Breakfast in the states. We definitely know what it means to exceed our guests' expectations!
We're pretty laid back, and can spend as much or as little time interacting with you as you want. We are happy to answer any questions you have about the area - especially before booking with us. But of course, we'd love to have you choose us as your Belize destination for the jungle portion of your vacation!
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Scenic views
Birder Nirvana! We had a birdwatcher recently identify over 60 bird species in a three week period!
Location
Steps away from the Macal River in the heart of a jungle village in the foothills of Mtn Pine Ridge
Riverfront
Village
Woods
Getting around
Once here (Lucky Dreamer Lodge), the local buses and village shuttle service stop right in front of our property from 7am to about 5pm daily, Mon-Saturday. (There is no public transportation available on Sundays or Holidays, other than taxi service) The bus & shuttle cost @ $1 U.S. each way from us to San Ignacio. The ride takes about 15 minutes. Taxi rides run between $15.00-$20.00 U.S. each way based on daytime or nighttime.
GETTING HERE from the Airport or other parts of Belize [Transportation Options]
We recommend Belize Caving Expeditions for ground transportation between areas of Belize. We’ve found their rates to be less than any other private shuttle services. But other options include, Public Buses, Car Rental, Group Shuttle Service, Taxis, Commuter Flights.
We're happy to answer your questions about transportation options.
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Directions
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
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Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - Flexible
We will meet you upon your arrival and provide you with the Bungalow Key and a short orientation of the property & area. There are a few details we like to provide guests upon arrival. (For example – the Howler Monkeys don't howl - they ROAR! The toucans croak like frogs & geckos chirp like baby birds!) We also will cover some more mundane items like where to store food/snacks/drinks, how to dispose of trash, electricity use, outdoor kitchen use, etc.
If the main gate is closed when you arrive just ring the Ring doorbell on our sign to the left of the driveway and we’ll come out to open it.
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Check Out: 11AM
No pets
We accept licensed Service Animals. They cannot be left alone for any amount of time on the property, and must be able to get along with our dogs.
Minimum age limit for renters: 21
Maximum occupancy: 6
We can only accommodate 6 people total (inclusive of infants/children) on the property.
House Rules
We don't really like rules, but to make everyone's experience better there are a few expectations that are important to know.
Please note that this is a totally non-smoking/non-vaping property.
NOTE: Electricity is very expensive here. For this reason we need guests to turn off all lights, ceiling fans and floor fans whenever they are not in the bungalow. If we notice something is on after you leave, we will most likely enter the bungalow to turn it off.
Please store all food and food-related items in the kitchen area. Food and food-related trash in the bungalow is the quickest way to attract bugs.
We don't mind a few extra people on the property as long as we know in advance about any extra guests you plan to invite to our property (even if just to visit for a few a short time). Please be sure any guests ring the gate doorbell, so we can meet them before entering the property.
We cannot accommodate more than the specified booked guests for your reservation, so please do not invite additional guests to stay overnight. We don't mind small get-togethers, BBQs, etc... - but please, no loud or large parties, etc.... Quiet hours are between 9:00pm to 7:00am.
LAUNDRY AREA USE: There is no charge for doing laundry & we provide detergent & dryer sheets. Just let us know in advance when you want to do laundry & we will turn on the laundry area electricity & propane for you. Laundry hours are 8am-8pm.
- When doing laundry, please remain on property & finish drying before retiring for the night.
- Only add detergent to the washing machine tub, fill with water and then add clothes. Do Not put detergent in the center cap of the washing machine. Do Not wash or dry shoes with the laundry equipment.
No third party bookings. (Do not book for someone else, if you will not be traveling with them.)Not suitable for children and infantsNo smokingNo petsNo parties or eventsCheck-in is anytime after 4:00 PM
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Payment Policy
We accept, Visa, MC, AmEx & Discover Credit Cards. All reservations require pre-payment via Credit Card. Once paid, your rate is guaranteed for the duration of your reservation. We do not accept PayPal, Venmo, BitCoin, etc.
When making a reservation 30 days or less prior to arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking. However, only 50% is charged upon booking online. The 50% balance will be charged separately to your credit card within 24 hours of booking or you will receive a separate invoice to pay the balance online within 24 hours of booking.
When making a reservation 30 days or less prior to arrival date, full payment is required at the time of booking. However, only 50% is charged upon booking online. The 50% balance will be charged separately to your credit card within 24 hours of booking or you will receive a separate invoice to pay the balance online within 24 hours of booking.
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Cancellation Policy
We encourage guests to rebook instead of cancelling.
And please, please, please, purchase travel insurance. We recommend using Aardy which will provide you with multiple quotes from several different travel insurance providers to choose from. There are some that are “Cancel for Any Reason.” You usually have up to 2 weeks to purchase travel insurance after booking airfare & lodging, so don’t delay.
If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, we will issue you a refund – less a $25 U.S administration fee, any bank/credit card processing fees and currency exchange charges (if applicable).
If you cancel less than 30 days before arrival, there are three options:
Submit a claim to your travel insurance policy. We will provide the documentation needed.
Or- You can apply your reservation payment to a later date. Note that if rates change, your original reservation amount will be applied to the new rates (future rates could go up or down).
Or -we will attempt to rent out your booked bungalow. If we are successful, you will receive a refund for the nights we are able to re-book, less a 1-night administration charge. You will not receive a refund for room nights that we were not able to re-book. If your room remains empty for all of the nights of the original reservation, a refund will not be granted.
There is no time frame limitation for rebooking a reservation. It can be next month, next year, or it can be five years from now – or more!
All cancellation requests must be received in writing.
We highly recommend purchasing travel cancellation & interruption insurance provided by most carriers, and/or other travel insurance to cover your reservation if you should need to cancel. Check out Aardy.com to quickly input your trip cost and instantly receive multiple options from various Trip Insurance providers.
And please, please, please, purchase travel insurance. We recommend using Aardy which will provide you with multiple quotes from several different travel insurance providers to choose from. There are some that are “Cancel for Any Reason.” You usually have up to 2 weeks to purchase travel insurance after booking airfare & lodging, so don’t delay.
If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, we will issue you a refund – less a $25 U.S administration fee, any bank/credit card processing fees and currency exchange charges (if applicable).
If you cancel less than 30 days before arrival, there are three options:
Submit a claim to your travel insurance policy. We will provide the documentation needed.
Or- You can apply your reservation payment to a later date. Note that if rates change, your original reservation amount will be applied to the new rates (future rates could go up or down).
Or -we will attempt to rent out your booked bungalow. If we are successful, you will receive a refund for the nights we are able to re-book, less a 1-night administration charge. You will not receive a refund for room nights that we were not able to re-book. If your room remains empty for all of the nights of the original reservation, a refund will not be granted.
There is no time frame limitation for rebooking a reservation. It can be next month, next year, or it can be five years from now – or more!
All cancellation requests must be received in writing.
We highly recommend purchasing travel cancellation & interruption insurance provided by most carriers, and/or other travel insurance to cover your reservation if you should need to cancel. Check out Aardy.com to quickly input your trip cost and instantly receive multiple options from various Trip Insurance providers.
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Notes
We do not charge a housekeeping fee, and there are no automatic service fees. The price listed for your reservation dates is the price you pay.
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Lucky Dreamer Lodge~2 Jungle/River Bungalows - Cristo Rey is a Bungalow located in Cristo Rey, Cayo District, Belize. This Bungalow is available for short term lodging and accommodates 6 guests
Lucky Dreamer Lodge~2 Jungle/River Bungalows - Cristo Rey has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and was listed on Houfy on Mar 2023
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