Garden Cottage at Mahogany Bay
Mahogany Bay, Ambergris Caye
The most accessible entry point at Mahogany Bay Village, with the full amenity stack of the resort outside the door.
Starting at $86,000
Studio | 1 Ba | 392 Sqft
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The most accessible entry point into Mahogany Bay Village ownership at 392 sq ft
Fully furnished with sustainably harvested Belizean hardwoods and heirloom-grade pieces
Eligible for both the Hilton Curio Collection and Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas rental programs
On-site management handles bookings, cleanings, and maintenance for hands-off ownership
Inside the only gated, master-planned community on Ambergris Caye
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Interior:
King-size bed positioned across from a sitting area
Vaulted ceilings with exposed Belizean hardwood beams
Belizean hardwood flooring throughout
Modern bathroom with rain shower
Compact kitchenette with quality appliances
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
Heirloom-quality furniture package included
Exterior:
Covered entry porch with seating
Surrounding tropical landscaping
Walkable access to The Great House, the saltwater pool, and the beach club shuttle pier
Community Amenities:
Beach Club: Private windward-side beach club reached by complimentary shuttle boat, with full food and drink service, hammocks, and paddleboards
Pools: Saltwater main pool (one of the largest in Belize) plus additional pool clubs throughout the village
Dining: Verandah for elevated dining, Shaken for cocktails poolside, Stirred for craft mixology and live piano, Dirty Martini for late-night tapas, JYOTO for sushi, and the on-site coffee shop ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for Ambergris Caye cafés
Grocery: The Farm House on-site
Markets: MBV Market Day every Saturday with local vendors across the village
Wellness: Spa and aerial yoga
Management: On-site property management with Hilton Curio Collection and Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas rental program access
Security: Gated community with controlled access (the only gated community on Ambergris Caye)
Nearby: 10 minutes south of San Pedro Town by golf cart, with the airport a short ride further north
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The Garden Cottage is the smallest and most accessible entry point at Mahogany Bay Village. At 392 square feet of well-designed space, it's built for one or two people who want their own door, their own porch, and the run of the village's amenities without the footprint or carrying cost of something larger. The layout is open: a king-size bed positioned across from a sitting area, a small kitchenette tucked along one wall, a modern bathroom with a rain shower, and a covered entry porch that handles morning coffee and evening cocktails.
What stands out at the price is the build quality. Sustainably harvested Belizean hardwoods run across the floors and ceilings. The cottage is sold fully furnished with heirloom-grade pieces designed to age in the salt air. There's no scramble to source a furniture package, no shipping container to wait on, no markup to bake in.
The income story is what tends to close deals at this unit type. Mahogany Bay's hotel side runs through the Hilton Curio Collection, and the Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas partnership added in 2024 gave owners a second major rental booking platform. Garden Cottages hit a price-per-night that travelers reach for, which keeps the booking calendar full at a steady pace. Owners can opt into either platform's program and let the on-site team handle bookings, cleanings, and maintenance. The platforms compete for the same booking, which is good for the owner.
What makes ownership at Mahogany Bay different from most of Ambergris Caye is that nothing about the experience is theoretical. The pools work. The Great House restaurants are open. The beach club shuttle runs on the hour. The HOA structure has been operational long enough to have a track record. You're buying into something that already runs.
Specific Garden Cottages come up for sale as owners cycle out, and inventory shifts. Pricing depends on which one is available, where it sits within the village, and condition. Reach out and we can walk through what's actually for sale right now and what comparable cottages have produced in rental income recently.
