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Waterfront Casita One Minute from Bocas Town [#115554] | View Property

Bocas del Toro
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
From $75per nt $450/wk
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Traveler Reviews (11)

• Fun Convenient Location

  Fun Convenient Location

  • Guest julieanna
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  Loved Carenero. There is a great surf break, surf school, good restaurants, and I enjoy the smaller feel. Being behind the Aqua Lounge was convenient. You can get drinks there, the staff is amazing, and Christian is SUPER helpful. We were there over the holidays. The parties started ramping up around the new year. If you are there to party and be in the mix this is the place for you during the holiday. It wasn't too loud prior to the new year and the casita was nice. The location and the assistance of Christian made this place worth it.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

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• Not for a family

  Not for a family

  • Guest leslie
  • Date of stay 07/09/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  This is a good place for young late teen-early twenty backpacker type of travelers. The upstairs unit is really pretty and if it was just my husband and I we would have stayed there. The downstairs unit is really dirty. We had to leave because the so called sofa beds were so disgusting. You are advised to keep everything locked at all times and you shouldn't even open your windows, is what we were told. We ended up not even staying because the downstairs was in no way suitable for a family. I would stay here if you are a young traveler and want to be close to the hip bar the aqua lounge. I'm sure many young people have had lots of fun in this location. It just wasn't for us and I would in no way recommend it for a family. Wish we could have gotten our deposit back because we didn't even make it for one night. Bummer!

  Owner response: Gee, Leslie, I wish you had asked me for your deposit back. I always refund when it does not work out. So sorry about the downstairs. We are completely remodeling. We are taking out the sofa beds, and making it into a lovely second bedroom. And I agree that the casita, and Bocas itself, may not be the best place for a family. Bocas is a lively, funky town, great fun for people who like to surf and party.

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• Gorgeous, waterfront and very accessable to town, beaches and surfing!

  Gorgeous, waterfront and very accessable to town, beaches and surfing!

  • Guest DB
  • Date of stay 02/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/20/11
  Casitas are clean, modern and comfortable. The location is easily accessable from the town of Bocas de Toros by water taxis. We had our meals on the outdoor patio under a palaba and enjoyed the waterviews and daily activies of this small native community. There are resturants, bars and convienent stores within walking distance and many options across the water in Bocas. We also walked to a cool surfing location through the mangroves. You can even rent surfboards nearby. Staff was friendly and accomodating!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect place!

  Perfect place!

  • Guest Enosh
  • Date of stay 01/13/11
  • Review Submitted 04/14/11
  We were looking for a private place for our honey moon, where we can enjoy staying in a beautiful tropical island and at the same time go to some good restaurants and bars when we feel like it. the casitas were perfect, beautiful and comfortable. located in an amzing small island only two minuts by boat from town. we watched the boats go by from the balcony and then walked around the island and explored it's amzing remote beaches. then we came back to the casita to relax, watched a movie and went to town for dinner. the casita includes a nice hot tub, Wi Fi, Cable TV, and a small kitchen to cook. highly recommended. Enosh And Mia

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I am so glad to hear you had a great honeymoon! Thanks for the feedback, it means a lot.

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• Think Twice about renting on Carenero Island

  Think Twice about renting on Carenero Island

  • Guest ANONYMOUS P
  • Date of stay 04/02/10
  • Review Submitted 04/11/10
  The communication with the owner and the property manager, and financial transactions were quite simple as long as you have PayPal. Despite the nice condition of the property grounds, the local dock out in front is quite a busy area, with many locals trudging through the property at all hours. The jacuzzi tub water pressure was so low that it would have taken hours to fill the tub, and there was no wifi. Bring earplugs if you plan on sleeping here. The casitas have also been recently burglarized three times. I fell victim to this last week during my stay when someone broke into the upstairs casita, ripping out the patio door. My camera and some of my girlfriend's jewelry were stolen. Despite the efforts of the property manager and the owner to make this a secure place, I cannot endorse this location. Its very central location makes it easy to get back and forth to Bocas town, but if you're looking for comfort and security, there are many other places around Bocas, and just outside of town where you can find more spacious comfortable rooms. It might be slightly more expensive, but it might be worth your safety.

  Owner response: I am so sorry about this guest's experience. The police did catch the gang responsible for many robberies in the Bocas area, the water pressure is fixed, and the Wifi is working. In the summer of 2010, my neighbor, Christian, the owner of Aqua Lounge, took over managing the property, and taking care of my guests when I am not in Panama. His constant presence, and his team of security people, cooks, maids, handymen, and gardeners are always available, and Aqua Lounge is able to offer breakfast, maid service, and laundry services, in addition to being a fun place to swim, eat and drink.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/19/10
  • Review Submitted 01/19/10
  I had a great time! It was a perfect combination of luxury and authentic experience of Caribbean native culture. Bocas is a young, lively place where the party never stops. And Viki's casitas provided a nice retreat from all the activity when I needed the down time (I'm a young 60 year old). The location is perfect. You're a short water taxi ride from the center of Bocas. The casitas are on another island, but separated from town by a narrow strait about 1000 feet wide. I especially enjoyed having my cocktail from the upstairs veranda overlooking the sights and sounds.

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• • Guest r f
  • Date of stay 01/18/10
  • Review Submitted 01/18/10
  We've stayed in these great little guest houses on three different occasions, both in the upstairs and the downstairs apartments. They were perfect. Weekends can be a bit noisy, but that's Bocas! Staying here definitely beats staying in a hotel. We will stay there again!

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• • Guest Julia and Dan
  • Date of stay 07/10/09
  • Review Submitted 07/10/09
  What a beautiful place to spend a vacation! We loved being so close to the water taxis and Bocas Town, and having such a beautiful view of the sunset. It does get very loud at night, so the casitas would not be a place to stay if you like to get to bed early. We stayed in the upstairs casita which had a beautiful porch we spent many hours on. The only thing better than the casitas was the manager, Tyson, who was always there to give us some advice and help us set up activities to do in the area. Tyson was helpful, trust-worthy and kind-- and he became our friend! We thank Tyson so much for all his care and dedication. We cannot wait to return!

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest N/A
  • Date of stay 10/07/08
  • Review Submitted 10/06/08
  Guests have all loved the casita, but people looking for peace and quiet should know that Bocas, on weekends, is a party town, and the music from the bars can be too much for some. for those seeking pristine paradise check out vrbo 115147 .. your own private water retreat. viki kiman, owner

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• • Guest Doug9
  • Date of stay 09/30/08
  • Review Submitted 09/30/08
  Great place, worked out awesome. Good location and easy to get into town at anytime. Take the bug spray for the sand fleas though!

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• • Guest Karen56
  • Date of stay 02/25/08
  • Review Submitted 02/25/08
  My husband & I just got back. The place was even better than we imagined. Where do I start... You have a lovely patio (with a kitchen) overlooking the sea, an amazing sea view shower, a Jacuzzi tub, and a flat screen TV with HBO, etc.; and Bocas town is a quick water taxi ride away. Best of all, Viki will take great care of you. It was heavenly.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4