Fabulous Beach Hotel For Sale in Hopkins Belize

Hopkins, Belize is a friendly little village in Belize. A mile south, you can find the sprawling property that is home to Villa Verano. Villa Verano is a 5 star Caribbean sea front hotel for sale in Belize. Its ideal location makes it the perfect destination for romantic getaways, family reunions, fishing expeditions, weddings, yoga groups or corporate retreats.

The Villa Verano is a 10 room hotel that can accommodate up to 38 guests comfortably. The hotel has Wi-Fi throughout as well as poolside. On-site amenities include full concierge services, 70-foot beachfront swimming pool, bikes, double kayaks, paddle boards, catamaran, a fully-equipped air conditioned gym, rooftop games room, BBQ, hot tub, and galley kitchen.

Villa Verano sits on 100 feet of Caribbean sea front, plus a 50 X 150 foot lot with a staff building across the road.

The hotel is currently staffed and fully operational. Take a closer look at this phenomenal hotel for sale in Belize.

Exterior of Villa Verano

Villa Verano Pool

Room at Villa Verano

Living Area in Villa Verano

2 Bedroom Modern Home in Southern Belize

Life in Belize is filled with relaxation, adventure and endless scenic views. Southern Belize is home to the most beautiful beaches in the country and is near to the lush rain forest and natural attractions like the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Jaguar Preserve and Victoria Peak Mountain. With a home in Belize, you can enjoy all these and more all year long.

So don't miss out on this great deal! This 2 bed/ 3 bath 3 story home in Sittee River Village is for sale.  This home is a sprawling 4,862 square feet and is well-constructed . It boasts custom finishes throughout the home with terraces allowing plenty of fresh air and natural light through.

This home's 2 bedrooms are the same size with each having their own private terraces. Its interior is decorate with custom finishes which include European-style aluminum wood imitation sliding doors and swing/tilt windows. The kitchen features Ceasar stone quartz counters, stainless steal double sinks, an insinkerator, instant hot water dispenser, and a spacious island with bar seating.

The living area has a recessed TV and an electric fireplace. The master bathroom is complete with an indoor/outdoor shower, travertine counter tops, teak cabinets with double vessel sinks, separate water closet, skylight, AC unit and pocket doors. The guest bath includes travertine counter tops and a soaking tub with a swinging glass shower door.

The upper level screened porch boasts an outdoor kitchen with Vermont Castings grill with rotisserie, a bar sink, Frigidaire compact refrigerator, radiant heater, and a ceiling fan. The open terrace includes a 5-person 325 gallon hot tub with ACE salt water sanitizing system, a half bath with towel storage, and an outdoor rinsing shower.

Currently, this home is being sold at a steal of $609K without furnishings. However, the owners are willing to negotiate and include the existing furniture and appliances. Visit the listing page on CPC's site to get more details on this amazing property.

Exterior of this deluxe home in Belize

Spacious living room

Organized laundry room

Airy master bedroom

Outdoor kitchen area

2 Key Ways to Avoid Real Estate Scams

Once you're into real estate, whether as a buyer or seller, you'll always be susceptible to real estate scams. That isn't to say that majority of sellers, buyers and renters aren't honest, but you shouldn't enter into these transactions blindly because not everyone's intentions are true.

We can all detect these scams by paying close attention to detail, but these con artists get smarter and their scams evolve with time. So how can you be sure you're not being scammed? You can't. But there are steps that you can take to protect yourself.

1. Take your time
Real estate transactions come with a lot of back-and-forth as well as a lot of paper work. We tend to get hasty when we're close to finalizing a sale or finding the house of our dreams, but this is often where we get caught up in our emotions and overlook important details of the transaction that may not always be beneficial to us.

This is how all scams are effective. Scams fool the victims into thinking their in for a deal and need to move quickly before they miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Always remember, if something seems too good to be true then it probably is. Slow down to pay attention to details and do your own research to ensure that the transaction is truly beneficial to you.

2. Vet the person you're doing business with
Never take a stranger's word for gold. They can show you the most professional LinkedIn page or the best looking business card and have raving testimonials, but those things can never verify the validity of that person.

No matter how good of a first impression they give, always search for them online. If you're checking out a broker, ensure they have a valid real estate license. When you're finalizing the deal, ensure that all the documents are valid and legal and that the proper processes are being followed.

Its unfortunate that real estate scams have become a part of life for those in the real estate market. Remember these two points to avoid becoming a potential victim to any real estate scams. If you're looking for real estate in Belize, you can avoid these scams by working with legitimate real estate brokers from CPC.