The Ultimate Uber Cool Dream Vacation Destination, aka, Perfection Done Right: A Modern Fairy Tale
Guest Review by Miye Matsumoto
You all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This is too big, this is too small, but THIS is JUST right, in fact, it’s perfect. That sums up Little Harvest Caye.

Affectionately known as LHC. Just the right size for a great family, or fun couples, vacation. Big enough for up to 12, but small enough it’s not overwhelming. Five bungalows with their own bath on a private island, all to yourselves. It’s not too near the town of Placencia, where you can see the town and hear it. Nor is it too far out to sea that you’re stuck out there. Some islands are so far out in the Caribbean that it makes doing inland tours difficult. Who wants to get up at 5AM on vacation?! LHC is perfect. Private, yet close. Go explore the cute shops in the quaint town of Placencia, which is only a five minute boat ride away. Want to try a restaurant, or get some Tutti Frutti Gelato (the best!) you can!

LHC is surrounded by water, peace and tranquility, nothing but the wind, waves, moon, stars, sunshine and zero neighbors. You don’t have to share the island with strangers, where you rent one bungalow and someone else rents one, as does another, like on some other “private islands”. On LHC, it is just you and the lucky ones you’ve chosen to join. Other islands, you might have to pay extra for a chef. LHC comes with. Do NOT pass up the opportunity to eat as many meals as you can with Chef Ernesto. His culinary skills are epic, Michelin star all the way! The staff is super nice, friendly and helpful. The ratio of staff to guest is about 1:2. Try and find that in a hotel. Pack light, your laundry gets done regularly, how awesome is that? The rooms and baths are clean and beautiful. Not too slick, not too rough, a perfect blend of tropical elegance, comfort, and style. It’s just right. Open air bathrooms are the most wonderful experience ever. The island is lush and tropical, with beautiful palms, exotic plants and flowers. The main living area under the stunning giant palapa, with its fabulous, fun swing chairs and comfy seating, is great for games and conversation. The carved wood table and bar need to be seen in person to fully appreciate their artistry. Lounging in the sparkling pool with a cold exotic fruity concoction is beyond relaxing.
Comfortable beds, the cool breezes, and the sound of wind and waves through the screen doors create an environment for some of the deepest and most restful sleep we’ve ever had, yet we woke early to see the sunrise out the window.

Want to do excursions? Check. Do nothing, except relax in the pool and enjoy the beauty of the island? Check. Have a massage and do wine tasting? Check. Want to go snorkeling, fishing, sailing, or do any of the numerous excursions that are available? You can! Explore the town? You can do all that too. LHC is not an all inclusive, so you get to choose what you want, when you want, with what interests you and not some random choices that someone else has chosen for you.
LHC is SO much cooler in person. SO much greater than a manufactured Mouse World vacation. SO much more private and relaxing than a hotel, or cruise ship. SO much better than any “all inclusive” where you don’t have a choice as to what is “included”. SO much more exclusive than any slick, high-end resort with strangers. SO much finer than any branded, artificially created island where you have “experiences” with inflated prices and the STREET CRED you will gain with your kids? Priceless.

On LHC it is just you and those you’ve chosen to join you on this very special tropical gem. Truly a PRIVATE island! We realized that the cost of this vacation, including food, alcohol brought in from the duty free shop in the airport, massages and excursions, cost the same, or even less(!) than a high end hotel, so we are planning a return. A luxury experience for less. Do the math, then book it and get ready to make some great memories! Finding more reasons to return. Anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, LHC is perfect for all!