Charlie Leslie's

TARPON CAYE LODGE

Fishing. A Private Island. Perfect

info@tarponcayelodge.com

WHAT'S NEW ATTARPON CAYE LODGE FOR 2024

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Welcome and thank you for visiting our web site. page last updated: 11/06/2024

Over the past 8 years Charlie Leslie has been constantly upgrading and improving the quality of his guiding service and his island facilities to make his clients' stay a more pleasurable one.

Visit this page frequently to see what improvements Charlie Leslie has in store to make your stay and experience an even more pleasurable, comfortable one for the 2024 season and beyond (-:

  • We just acquired a brand new transport van. click to know more

    • We have acquired a brand new transport van to provide safe, comfortable service for our clients.

    • If are interested in being transport from the Belize International Airport and a take a scenic drive to Placencia, we can also arrange that at an extra cost.

  • Tarpon Caye Lodge Flats Fishing Boat Fleet and Transport Boat Upgrades

    • We recently decided purchased two brand new Honda 4-Stroke outboard engines for our flats fishing boat fleet, that will ensure no engine mishaps, fuel efficiency, and most of all quiet running while sneaking up on those tailing permits on the flats.

    • We are also completely redesigning our flats fishing boat fleet to make them, lighter, more spacious and comfortable.

    • Our 28 Foot open hull skiff has been completely redesigned and upgraded. We have install a huge dry hole in the bow of the boat for the safety of clients luggage, we have added a 130 Honda 4-stroke engine and also added more cushioned, sitting area for clients comfortable ride to Tarpon Caye Lodge.

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • We are planning on establishing a Gift Shop in our mainland Office

    • We have found that clients are interested in various local, handmade gifts and realized that is was almost impossible for clients to take a peak and maybe even purchase gifts in the Placencia locale, therefore we decided that we will be starting out selling Wooden Hand Carved gift items, which we found interest most of our fishing clients.

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • We are constructing a thatched palapa open air cash bar

    • After our recent land development on Tarpon Caye (in 2024), we decided that we needed to do something with the extra space we had, thus we decided to construct a thatched bar to provide a social area for guests after a long days fishing.

    • This bar will be stocked with local drinks as well as imported drinks.

    • The bar will be stocked with various brands of red and white wine.

    • We will also have local and Internationally (Cuban) made cigars and cigarettes available for purchase at the bar.

    • NOTE: All alcoholic drinks will be local price, not resort price!

      • STATUS: IN-PROGRESS (ETC = end of June 2024)

  • Our 3 cabanas' interior will be completely remodeled to make them more comfortable an aesthetical

    • Tiling of the cabana floors

    • Casing in of the walls and semi-cathedral ceiling

    • Expansion of Bathroom to make them more spacious and convenient

    • Tiled showers in all cabanas

    • Separation of bathroom and wash basin for more convenience

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • The clubhouse/restaurant's interior will also be completely remodeled to make it more comfortable.

    • Tiled floor for aesthetics as well as for hygienic purposes

    • Completely remodeled kitchen to serve clients for efficiently

    • Tiling of kitchen floor and walls for easy cleaning and to promote maximum hygienic purposes

    • Semi-Cathedral style ceiling to keep restaurant cool with the refreshing Caribbean Sea breeze

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • The entire island property will be further landscaped.

    • Planting of more palm trees.

    • Installation of a bigger 12 volt system so that clients have lighting 24/7

    • Installation of solar lights for ambient light at night for walkways and general ambient lighting around island.

      • STATUS: WORK IN PROGRESS

  • We are planning to establishing a nature walk trail through the entire length of the island to the Southernmost point.

    • Tarpon Caye is a mangrove island, it is longer from North to South and narrow from East to West, on the undeveloped portion of the island there are many beautiful birds and other harmless, interesting animals that we believe would make a great little nature experience for guests.

    • We will install tables and chairs so that clients can relax after taking their nature walk.

    • We will have this pathway lined with solar lights, so that clients can take night walks as well (it is absolutely beautiful when the moon is out).

    • remember unlike most islands in this area, we own the entire island, therefore there will not be other people on the island from other establishment, therefore you will have complete privacy and exclusivity.

      • STATUS: NOT STARTED

  • We will be installing internet access on the island, which will be complimentary for our clients convenience.

    • We have purchased a brand new Dell PC equipped with wireless internet connection for clients wishing to stay in touch with friends and family (Like in the situation of you landing that big permit and can't wait to get home to show your buddy the picture - then just email it to him!).

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • We are also installing phone access for clients

    • Clients will now be able to make and receive calls at Tarpon Caye Lodge .

    • The use of the phone is complimentary.

    • Clients will have to purchase pre-paid cards to make calls, which will be available for sale on the island.

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

      • Tarpon Caye Lodge can now be directly reach at 660-1083, please note for all bookings you must contact our mainland office at 523-3323 or info@tarponcayelodge.com

  • We are purchasing 4 sit on top kayaks which will be complimentary for guests staying at Tarpon Caye Lodge.

    • Tarpon Caye is located near to many islands that clients can grab a complimentary kayak and take on an adventure of their own.

      • STATUS: 2 KAYAKS ALREADY AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS USE

  • We are purchasing more snorkel gear complimentary for guests

    • On the north tip of Tarpon Caye, where the lodge is located, there are beautiful fringe reefs filled with underwater sea life just steps of your cabana verandah .

      • STATUS: COMPLETED

  • Kindly check back in this page frequently for further updates (-:

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