
stay in a jungle airbnb.
If you like my little retreat and the idea to stay in the jungle and spend some nights in a shipping container or the glamping tent, it would be my absolute pleasure to welcome you!
To keep a high standard and a certain amount of exclusivity, I only accept reservations and bookings through AirBnB. Their service, insurance and policy make the experience a very smooth one for both parties and you can concentrate on what's most important to you: Take a break, get to know a new place, and I will do everything possible to make your stay a memorable one.
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Het huisje van Umberto is prachtig! Hij doet heel erg zijn best om er een mooi plekje van te maken. Ik vond het erg fijn dat het in een rustige... read more omgeving was, waar je je even kon terugtrekken van het toerisme. Umberto hielp mij ook met mijn vertrek in de vroege ochtend. Erg genoten en zou het verblijf bij Umberto zeker aanraden!😊
RobinJuly 30, 2026
Umberto's place is certainly nice and unique. Unfortunately, the room had a noticeable odor, and the cleanliness did not meet my expectations, particularly the smell of the linens and towels.... read more Because of this, I chose to check out early. Afterward, Umberto reached out for feedback, and we discussed my concerns. He apologized, which I appreciated.
DeybiJune 28, 2026
Umberto ist ein unglaublich netter und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber – immer bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen, ohne dabei jemals aufdringlich zu sein. Er steht sofort mit Rat... read more und Tat zur Seite, organisiert auf Wunsch Ausflüge und kümmert sich unkompliziert um alles, was man braucht.Die Unterkunft selbst ist wirklich etwas Besonderes: wunderschön, charmant und mitten im Dschungel gelegen. Trotz der zentralen Lage ist es dort wunderbar ruhig und entspannend. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl und willkommen. Absolute Empfehlung! 😊
AllegraMay 26, 2026
Umberto came to meet us and help us navigate from the island over to his place with public transportation so we knew what to do and where to go next... read more time. He was very kind and friendly, giving us a great tour of the premises and showing how everything works.The small home itself was fantastic - really well equipped with everything you would need. It’s beautifully built and designed, comfortable and we felt right at home. We would absolutely stay here again if we came to Flores.
PhilipApril 18, 2026
Casa Federico and Umberto were excellent. The container is beautifully designed and comfortable. It's in tranquil location where you can relax with a morning coffee and listen to the howler... read more monkeys. We loved our stay and Umberto's generous hospitality.
JonathanApril 4, 2026
Umberto's airbnb is exactly what we needed! Umberto came to pick us up in Flores to show us how to easily get to his place from the island, which made... read more it so much easier for the rest of our stay. The place is clean, quiet, and equally so easy to get to Flores from. We also organised a sunset trip to Tikal through Umberto which was exactly what we wanted. Everything was perfect, highly recommend! 👌
AlexianeFebruary 19, 2026
Umberto was an exceptional host. Always available to answer our questions and happy to help with booking our activities and transportation. The place was spotless and had everything we needed.... read more I highly recommend him!
NoemieFebruary 10, 2026
What a beautifully unique space with an incredible host. The location is stunning and so peaceful. If you’re looking to be immersed in the jungle with a beautiful view, you’ve... read more found your next stay. Umberto is kind, thoughtful, and so gracious to host. He also spoiled us with the most delicious ricotta cheesecake on our last day, it was outstanding. Truly cannot recommend this place enough!
JessicaFebruary 3, 2026
We enjoyed the tiny house experience! Umberto is incredibly kind, a great listener and a generous host. He even shared some of his home-made kimchi with us! He provided guidance,... read more recommendations and booked us our reservation to Tikal. He keeps a tidy home and a beautiful little property.Check out the archeological museum just up the road (walkable). Mayan ruins are being excavated and you can explore the active dig site, super cool. Thanks Umberto!
PatJanuary 30, 2026
We had a wonderful stay at Umberto’s shipping container which has had so much thought and effort put into. The cabin was spotless and has everything you might need, whilst... read more also being situated just a 15 min walk & 5 min boat ride away from Flores island. Umberto is an excellent host and provided us with great recs (try the local taco shack in San Miguel!) and an awesome breakfast, as well as booking our trip for us to Tikal which was brilliant. He has created a very special space, waking up to freshly brewed coffee and the sound of howler monkeys will not soon be forgotten! We look forward to returning one day.
CameronDecember 5, 2025
Really good few days spent with the container as a base. Easy to get to the Isle of Flores and surrounding areas really quick. Nice to sleep with the sounds... read more of nature and even the crazy rainfall was calming from inside. The space is really unique and will no doubt continue to evolve. Umberto is very friendly and offers really good services, connections and recommendations. He has a very distinct sense of hospitality. He was really helpful getting me used to the transport and organised an early morning tuk tuk to collect me to head for my flight. A cool alternative if you are looking to not stay directly on Flores, as the boats at night and walk or tuk tuk back make you feel remote, when you’re only ever twenty minutes (max) from Flores. I made it to the airport door to door in half an hour before 6pm!
JacobNovember 28, 2025
Sehr schöne Unterkunft umgeben von der Natur und trotzdem nicht weit entfernt von der Insel. Umberto war sehr hilfsbereit, hat sehr schnell auf Nachrichten geantwortet und gute Empfehlungen gegeben. Wir... read more waren sehr gerne Gäste in Umbertos gemütlicher Unterkunft.
TobiasNovember 19, 2025
Danke Umberto für den tollen Aufenthalt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und sind dankbar, dass wir den schönes Reich kennenlernen durften. Der Container war sehr gemütlich und das Gewitter... read more in der Nacht hat es noch gemütlicher gemacht.
JanineAugust 8, 2025
Umberto est un excellent hôte. Il est venu me chercher à Flores pour m'accompagner au logement, situé en zone boisée, avec une petite vue sur le lac, tout près du... read more parc et le musée archéologique de Tayasal, à cinq minutes de l'embarcadère vers l'île de Flores. J'ai tout de suite été subjuguée par le lieu et le personnage. Umberto est discrètement présent et toujours prêt à rendre service. Je me souviendrai longtemps des petits déjeuners qu'il m'a concoctés et reviendrai volontiers pour goûter aux autres plats et boissons. Auf wiedersehen!
HendrikaAugust 5, 2025
Umberto was ontzettend behulpzaam en heeft ons goed en snel geholpen bij alles wat we nodig hadden. Zijn accomodatie is idyllisch, mooi ingericht en een oase van rust. Je moet... read more met een bootje over van het eiland Flores, maar de accomodatie is het meer dan waard! Bovendien gaan de bootjes vaak en kan er gemakkelijk iets geregeld worden als je een vroege tour hebt (zoals sunrise tour Tikal). Wat ons betreft een dikke aanrader deze top plek.
NinaAugust 1, 2025
Casa Federico is a wonderful jungle oasis, and has all the things you need - warm showers, electricity, Netflix, a fan. It’s thoughtfully designed and the patio is lovely for... read more lounging. Highly recommend staying here if you’d like something more quiet/remote than Flores. Umberto was a very communicative, warm host and had lots of recommendations for things to do in the area.
LyubovJune 24, 2025
We had the most amazing stay in Umberto’s Tiny house - what an experience to live in the jungle for a few days! It is really good to get away... read more from the more tourist feel of Flores island and live in a home, like a local. Umberto was so helpful making us delicious food, booking our tour to Tikal and giving all kinds of recommendations. The living is tight in such a small space and for two people you need to be very organised with belongings. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
SueJune 19, 2025




