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#2 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Tobacco Caye
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4.5
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4.2
Joe Jo's consists of 6 cabins of which 5 are on the Seafront on the edge of the great Barrier Reef or with great Sea/Ocean View,and 1Honeymoon Cabin over the water.Each cabin has a private verandah with a hammock, and with exception of the Honeymoon Cabin,the maximum accommodation per cabin is 3 persons. There are 3 Rooms on the first floor of the main building,also with maximum accommodation of 3 persons per room . On the second floor there are 2 Suites /Family Room with large living space and facilities for a wet bar with 2 coolers.Spacious Verandah for relaxing in a hammock or lounging, overlooking the Cabins and Ocean.All accommodation includes private bathrooms with hot and cold shower. Joe Jo's is not a Bed and Breakfast but is a Hotel/Resort and we seek that it be placed in its rightful category and be ranked accordingly.Kindly reclassify and advise accordingly.
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We greatly enjoyed our 3 night stay at Joe Jo's. The property was very peaceful and relaxing, and provided an excellent vacation escape. Carmen's cooking was really good, and she made a few meals with fresh fish. Meals included items such as fish/chicken, refried beans, homemade tortillas, fry jacks, eggs, fruit, homemade muffins/breads, and dessert. Hot tea and coffee were available at breakfast. The use of paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and kayaks is included in your stay free of charge. The property is located on the southeast side of the island, behind the reef. The waves crash onto the reef on this side of the island, and for me the sounds of the surf helped me to sleep deeply in the ocean view cabin. A stay at this property is best suited for those looking for some quiet…
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Our family of 5 spent 3 nights at Joe Jo's on our way from Guatemala to Mexico. We visited Belize almost 20 years ago and felt that this time around we wanted a more family oriented option than Caye Caulker and Tobacco Caye seemed like a really good fit. Getting there is easy, we spent the nights before in Hopkins so it was a very short drive to Dangriga and catching the speedboat was no problem at all. Louis had provided us with the contact details to one of the captains in advance and we could park our rental car on one of the lots just next to the dock for a reasonable nightly price. The ride to the island was smooth and rather quick, you can probably hit some waves if you are unlucky with the weather but I think the reef protects quite well. Tobacco Caye is tiny, you will…
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from LouisSwasey, Manager at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Mar 4, 2019
Thanks Johan,I want to thank you once more for making Joe Jo's your choice,and coming from so far away for your Family Vacation.We want to thank you as well for your kindness and understanding when we experienced a short failure in our Solar outfit and had to resort to our small gas operated Eco-friendly gas generators. Dave and Carmen enjoyed having you and your Family and we trust that the pleasant memories you have will last a lifetime,enough to bring you back here sometime in the future.Just remind us of your memorable stay and call on us for a 25% discount.Not a joke !! God Bless you and Your Family my Friend. Louis
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My Mum and I had a lovely stay at Joe Jo’s. The staff are so accommodating and Carmen’s food was delicious. They even kindly baked me a birthday cake which I was so grateful for! Thank you for a delightful stay ☺️
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Date of stay: February 2019
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The 5 of us had a great experience in this really tiny island. David & Carmen & children are excellent hosts, providing all support and delicious food, even to sometimes difficult kids... :-) For the 5 of us, those have been magic days, with plenty of snorkelling, boat trips, kayaking, reading and relaxing. Thanks a lot to all of you!
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Response from LouisSwasey, Manager at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Jan 18, 2019
Thanks Maurizio,you Guys left equally happy memories here with Dave and Carmen.So much so,they have petitioned for your return and that I give you a great discount on such occasion.Delighted that you had a great experience and enjoyed our hospitality and delicious food.Thanks for just being Good Natured Human Beings. Kind Regards.
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My family and I loved staying on Tobacco Caye at Joe Jo's. The island is right on the reef, and the reef itself is teeming with creatures, so we saw many interesting things right from the dock: stingrays, octopus, squid, giant hermit crabs, colorful fish, pelicans diving into the water, etc. We also saw many rainbows and water spouts (little tornado out to sea) which was totally cool. Snorkeling around the end of the reef was a highlight with tons of coral and fish. We borrowed some of our snorkeling equipment from Joe Jo's and it was very good quality, and we used their kayaks and paddle boards every day - another huge highlight as they are readily available, free to use, and so much fun. David and Carmen took excellent care of us. The food was great with fresh vegetables…
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from LouisSwasey, Manager at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Jan 28, 2019
Thanks Lorelle and Ken for this comprehensive report of your stay with us at Joe Jo's.We are overjoyed by your compliment, which we value,coming from your extensive experience of travel.David and Carmen join in sending Best Wishes for the rest of the New Year.My short chat and exchange of emails setting up your reservation were indicative of First Class Guests coming our way,and you fell nothing short of that.We certainly look forward to another visit from you and promise you the Best we can offer. Kind Regards,
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We loved our stay for 5 days in January as a family of four. We stayed in two ocean front cabins and all spent many hours on our front porches reading and relaxing. The meals gave a rhythm to the day and food was very good. Our 8 year old loved ringing the dinner bell that calls everyone to the dining hall. Kayaks, SUPS and snorkeling gear were all in good shape and we used everyday. Have ‘Doggie’ take you out to the reef for amazing snorkeling-about a 10 minute boat ride. David and Carmen took excellent care of us during our stay. If you are not a fancy resort sort of person but just want a beautiful location with basic, clean accommodations with warm and friendly hosts, I highly recommend !!
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Nature provides the perfect backdrop and Joe Jo’s does the rest! Extremely thoughtful and gracious hosts, wonderful food and comfortable accommodations made Joe Jo’s an utterly relaxing a fulfilling vacation. Snorkel gear was in great shape, nice kayaks and paddle boards also readily available, plus a volleyball court.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from LouisSwasey, Manager at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Jan 7, 2019
Thanks Nicolea for gracing us with you short stay.We are happy to know that your vacation was relaxing and fulfilling and we look forward to receiving family and friends you may wish to send our way.Of course we look forward as well to your return visit some day soon.Have a safe trip back home and an exciting rest of 2019 ahead.
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We absolutely loved our 6 days stay over Chrismas at the family run Joe Jo’s By The Reef. It is paradise! The small size of it its perfect to make you feel super relaxed and comfortable. Everyone working there is super helpful and friendly. Tobacco Caye is a very small island which was exactly what we were looking for. You can get fresh coconuts right from the tree. The snorkeling is great and very easily accessible and close to the shore. You can use snorkeling gear, SUP and kayaks for free. We saw many big stingrays and lots of colorful fish. My boyfriend even saw a sea cow. The food is very good and the three meals give you a very nice rhythm for the day. You can buy lobster from a fishermen next door and the kitchen will prepare if for you dinner. The sunset bar is great…
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Date of stay: December 2018
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To begin with we had to wait four hours for the boat to show up to take us to the island. There wasn't anything to do but sit in a cafe with questionable amenities. Not a great start. When we got to the cabin there was a lot of garbage and stinky seaweed in front of our cabin. My husband actually cleaned it up so we could enjoy the view. Not a great welcoming. The meals were at scheduled times. When I'm on vacation I don't want to have to get up early to eat or stop what I'm doing to be somewhere to eat at a specific time. And I didn't want to miss a meal because the food was good but not plentiful. And I agree with another person I'm not sure the owner is very honest. On the plus side the cabin was nice, the food was good, and the water was beautiful.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from LouisSwasey, Manager at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Dec 24, 2018
TripAdvisor note that your stay was in Mar 2018 and unfortunately we have no record of complaints recorded during that month of stays by which we can intelligently address your views. Nevertheless,fair to say that sargasso continue to plague our Island and mainland beaches as in most or all of the Caribbean.We have instituted daily clean up during the high tide and the Sargasso is swept away daily by the currents.I assume you were helping like most of our other Guests who scorns this plague and if that is so I thank you nonetheless. There are Guests who call for light serving and those who crave our caribbean delicacy.We please everyone.I regret that you did not make your case known to our very accommodating cook. On the matter of honesty,whether you are referring to Dave or myself,I am certain that you did not make any such accusation that has gone attended since 9 months ago. Thanks for your kind comments about our Cabins and good food and thanks to God that the water was beautiful during your stay. Your review will be as good as a 4 to those who read others before and after your review.We nevertheless welcome complaints and do all that is possible to improve. Please come again and feel comfortable when you are here at Joe Jo's. Kind Regards,and have a Happy Holiday Season. Louis.
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We had a wonderful stay at Joe Jo's! Very clean and cozy cabins on the leeward side of the island. Miss Carmen is a very good cook (we ate fresh and varied food every day) and both she and Dave are very friendly and helpful. If you want to refridgerate items you bring from the mainland they have a refridgerator that you can use. And while your on the island, don't miss out Pär's (swedish owner) bar at Reef's End! Sofie and Jonatan from Sweden
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Response from LouisSwasey, Owner at Joe Jo's By The Reef
Responded Dec 24, 2018
Thanks Sofie and Jonetan for your good remarks.We will continue to work hard to improve every aspect.Sorry we could not satisfy your Bar recreation as we try to keep things tranquil at this end.But indeed Par has done a good job filling that void. Have a Happy Holiday Season ! Louis
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