Captain Jak's sits in the heart of Placencia Village on the quiet lagoon side of the peninsula, where the porches and dock look west over the water instead of out to sea. Guests watch boats come and go on the lagoon through the day, then settle in for the sunset over the Maya Mountains in the evening, a calmer counterpoint to the beach a short walk away on the Caribbean side.
The rentals are self catering apartments and a family villa rather than hotel rooms. Units come with full kitchens, WiFi and air conditioning, and the upstairs Look Out apartment adds a balcony with lagoon views and a 40 inch smart TV. Apartment rates start around $139 a night in the low season, while the Family Tides Villa runs from $210 a night with a three night minimum, which makes it a practical base for families and small groups.
The same family runs a tour operation from the property, including a leisurely sunset cruise on the lagoon, so time on the water can be arranged steps from your door. With the village's restaurants, shops and the famous sidewalk all within walking distance, Captain Jak's suits independent travelers who want Placencia on their own schedule with the lagoon at their doorstep.
