This Private Island Has 7 Stunning Villas — Including One of the Only Overwater Bungalows in Belize

Escape to your own piece of the Caribbean on private island Cayo Espanto in Belize, three miles off the coast of the mainland. The three-acre island has seven bungalow-style villas, each with a private pool. Better still, each villa has its own dock — complete with two lounge chairs — stretching out into the sea.

The location is so remote and each of the villas so secluded that there's a good chance you may not even see another guest during your stay, yet you'll be spoiled with premium services in every way. The stays all include top-notch dining, catered to individual tastes and needs, and spa treatments — ranging from facials to massages — are also available.

And in between relaxing on the dock, pool, or beach, there are plenty of activities that can be customized for any kind of adventurer. Just outside the doors of each bungalow are opportunities to scuba dive, snorkel, or fish. There's also ample opportunity to book other area adventures to go cave tubing, visit the rainforest, fly on a helicopter adventure, or embark on a yacht tour.

The villas range from 1,100 to 2,600 square feet; there are five one bedrooms and two two bedrooms. The best villa on the island (or, just off the island, rather) is Casa Ventana, an overwater bungalow with all custom-crafted furnishings, sitting at the end of a dock, floating 150 feet out to sea.

Travelers can book the island through luxury vacation rental company The Nightfall Group.