Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas
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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 guests
Minimum stay varies
The minimum stay for this property changes depending on the dates selected
Bungalow
Located due south of Cahal Pech Archeological Reserve and just minutes from downtown, Lost Compass Cabanas is ideally situated for those travelers torn between being amidst the culture and cuisine of the city or the nature and tranquility of the surrounding jungle. Constructed entirely of Belizean hardwoods, the Tapir Cabana features a screened-in porch, Queen-size bed, full kitchen, and full bathroom - plus free Wifi and A/C! All furnishings and shelving have been locally designed and made specifically for the cabana!
The property includes: the cabana area, which is fenced in and landscaped with a variety of flowering plants; the pool area, which features the inground pool, patio area, and lounge chairs (rafts provided); a bird-watching area, which is down a short trail and faces the res...
House Rules
Pets not allowedNot suitable for childrenNo smoking
-No parties or events allowed.
-No unregistered guests allowed.
-No smoking inside the cabanas or on the front porch. There will be a $500 BZD cleaning fee for violation of this guideline. There is a designated smoking area with benches right across from the cabanas.
-No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
-Please take care of your keys. Lost keys will incur a replacement fee of $50 BZD.
-Rooms are thoroughly cleaned, inventoried, and inspected between guests.
Bedrooms
1 King
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Tyler C
Aldie, VA12 contributions
Amazing Stay at Lost Compass
If you want a place that has more of a jungle feel but close to San Ignacio and you don’t want to pay for extra amenities at a hotel/resort that you are not going to use anyway, you have found the place to book - Lost Compass Cabanas. And Adam and Rebecca are great people who are more than willing to help with any questions or needs you have.
The cabana is a great space. I love that it had a kitchen and that bottled drinking water is provided. The bed was comfortable and the AC is great to help with getting a good nights sleep. Cabana has a screened in porch which is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail. They even provide a line you can set up on the porch to hang your swim wear to dry. I appreciate that Adam and Rebecca provide these little details. You can tell that they enjoy traveling themselves and have set up their cabanas from the perspective of the traveler.
Location is perfect, just on the edge of town. Plenty of space to park your car in front of your cabana. When I’m back in San Ignacio, this is where I will stay.
Visited October 2024
Written 28 October 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

blah b
4 contributions
Cannot fault - incredible!
Big thanks to Rebecca and Adam for making our stay so memorable. They are attentive and friendly and we couldn't have asked for better hosts.
The cabana is perfect (clean, well stocked etc) and the location peaceful and safe.
I'm glad we didn't choose to stay in the centre of San Ignacio - the bustle of the town is a short taxi away and all the tour providers we talked to will pick you up from the cabana.
There is a fabulous restaurant (Authentic Flavours), a short walk away that my daughter and I walked to in the evenings.
Thank you for such a gorgeous introduction to Belize!
Visited August 2024
Written 14 August 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Marie
4 contributions
Great stay!
Our family of 4 rented both the Tapir and Toucan cabanas for 3 nights. The hosts are very responsive and helpful. The cabanas are comfortable and well equipped with full kitchen including stove/ oven. We enjoyed the awesome plunge pool and screened porch.
Visited July 2024
Written 10 July 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Venture33538375295
2 contributions
Great stay
Our cabana was absolutely great - spacious, well stocked, well designed. Adam and Rebecca were great hosts, very responsive to all questions. Highly recommend you book here.
Visited May 2024
Written 16 May 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Michael Y
10 contributions
A Gem in San Ignacio
Lost Compass provides comfortable, affordable accommodations in a good setting convenient to San Ignacio and surrounds. We appreciated being far enough from downtown to avoid lots of noise but close enough for easy access including a few excellent restaurants in a walkable distance. Adam and Rebecca were efficient, friendly, and super helpful. I will stay at Lost Compass again.
Visited February 2024
Written 8 March 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Charles C
2 contributions
Great hosts
We stayed at the cabin named "Tapir" for four nights ending February 29th. Prior to our arrival, Adam was right on top of any question we had about our upcoming stay which was very helpful. During our stay, Adam gave us links to a few of his and Rebecca's favorite restaurants. We tried them all and were very happy. There is a nice little grocery store not too far away where we could get some breakfast items as we had no time to visit a restaurant before our excursions. Adam also told us about that. Every morning Adam was there to greet our tour guide that was picking us up and make sure we got off to a good start.
The cabin was very comfortable with a cute little kitchen that we used every morning for our coffee and bagels. The bathroom had a beautiful rainfall shower head and was really good after a day of excursions. The cabin had a screened front porch which was a must for me as the mosquitos love me, however a few still managed to make it inside. Adam and Rebecca had just installed a beautiful pool, however we had an excursion every day so we never got a chance to enjoy it. The cabin was nicely located and convenient to everything. All in all it was perfect for our stay. The one thing we missed was being able to sit down with Adam and Rebecca to have a beer!
Visited February 2024
Written 5 March 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
- Linens provided
- Towels provided
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kettle
- Freezer
Parking
- Parking available
Outdoor amenities
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Patio
Property features
- Ceiling Fans
- Staff on property
Indoor amenities
- Internet access
- Air conditioning
Map
Getting there
San Ignacio Town Airstrip
3.4 mi
Belmopan Airport
21 mi
Restaurants
Sanny's Grill
15 min
Rolson's Cocina Cantina
13 min
Cucina 1904
14 min
The Eva's Seafood And Steakhouse
14 min
Attractions
Cahal Pech
5 min • Ancient Ruins
Belize Soul Project
13 min • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Princess Casino
13 min • Casinos
How to get there
There are plenty of options for getting here and for getting around once you’re here! About half of our guests have rented or had their own car, while the other half have used transportation services (e.g., taxis, buses, shuttles). It’s all fairly easy to arrange, but we’re here to help as needed!
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
-Abe Gutierrez Taxi and Shuttle Service (can be found on Google Maps) offers premium private cars and drivers, with amenities designed to remove stress from traveling and let you relax. More than a standard Belize taxi to or from the airport, Abe is a wealth of local knowledge about hidden gems and authentic experiences.
-Belize Ground Shuttle provides reliable, comfortable, and affordable transportation to and from San Ignacio, Belize City (e.g., the airport, water taxi terminal), and Placencia/Hopkins. They will even pick up/drop off right outside the cabanas!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you are driving yourself or explaining to a taxi driver how to get here, you can always find us using a map application. The map may try to take you to Caracol Street (towards Cahal Pech at the roundabout), which isn't the end of the world, but it's also NOT the best route. Our address does not have a street number and not all street names are labeled and/or well-known, so using landmarks for navigation is (almost) always the way to go!
Generally,
-We are located in the Kontiki area of San Ignacio on Figueroa Street, which is the road to Mosquitoville and the Raptor Center. You will see the Lost Compass Cabanas sign in front of the tall house at the top of the hill, just past the house with the big white gate. You can pull into the drive and the parking areas for the cabanas are marked.
More specifically,
-Coming from the east on Western Highway: left onto Maya Vista Drive (across from Helen's supermarket); follow until Constellation Boulevard; left onto Figueroa Street
-Coming from the west on Western Highway: right onto Beetlejuice Street (the street right before the Kontiki Service Station) and continue to the left at the fork in the road; right on Constellation Boulevard; left onto Figueroa Street
If you need any help finding us, just give us a call!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas
- Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas is able to accommodate up to 2 guests. See all property details.
- Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas has one bathroom available. See all property details.
- Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas has one bedroom available. See all property details.
- Stays at Tapir at Lost Compass Cabanas must last at least 2 nights. See all property details.