Immaculately clean and cozy little cottage tucked away not too far from the town of Punta Gorda but far enough away to be sorrounded on all sides by the lush jungle of Southern Belize. Big, wonderfully soft towels and smooth sheets provided a "civilized" touch to our jungle get-away along with two very informative and hospitable owners Ian and Kate (husband and wife team). Ian's tour of the Butterfly Farm that he manages should not be passed up. Kate's freshly baked breads and sauteed Calalloo are to die for!

It is one of the best places in the world - what else can you really say? It is as close to a little paradise as I can imagine. Secluded, but close. Comfortable, but not ostentatious. This was my second visit, and it was even more wonderful than the first. I lucked out, though, in that I really bonded with a lovely South African/English family that was staying there at the same time, and we had some really cool adventures together. But if this is going to happen anywhere in Belize, it will happen here. CAVEAT EMPTOR: if Ambergris Caye is YOUR idea of paradise, I think you should give Punta Gorda (in general) a miss. Kate and Ian, forgive me for that! I don't want to take any business away from Hickatee - but, you know...the synergy of the place is a combination of space, nature, incredible hosts and the kind of people who can appreciate such a unique environment!

I was drawn to Hickatee Cottages by their website and we are so glad that we managed to get to Punta Gorda over Easter. As a result we had the great pleasure of exploring, although ever so briefly, a bit of Toledo district. Kate and Ian are wonderful hosts; they accomodated our last minute requests and gracefully assisted us in continuing our travels. Kate and Ian organised a personal tour of a cacao farm and a trip to Blue Creek caves: both highlights of our trip to Belize.
The property, the food, the company are all exquisite.
What a wonderful retreat! Coffee on the porch first thing in the morning, listening to the sounds of birds! I would definetly go back just to relax at Hickatee cottages. My 11yr old son enjoyed the tour, the property, the hosts and Oscar, the cat.

It's really hard to write an original review, it's all been said already. It's even harder to sound objective, when every little detail is looked after and nothing is left to critique.
We travelled with a five month old baby and the hosts, Ian and Kate, made every effort to make our stay as pleasant and relaxing as possible. Kate is a wonderful chef, and we must say the dinners at on-site Charlie's Bar, were the best meals we had in our entire stay in Belize. Ian directed us to the best places to see in the Toledo district and didn't disappoint. The property was was even more beautiful than we expected. Cottages were well appointed and extremely clean, and the morning coffee on the veranda topped it off.
The next time we make our way down to Belize, Hickatee Cottages will be our first stop.
P.S. Keep your camera ready for the Hummingbirds that come within feet of you as you sip your morning coffee on the veranda.