Island House Bocas Del Toro Panama, 100 Yards to Beach

• Great, Relaxing Stay

  Great, Relaxing Stay

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 03/25/13
  • Review Submitted 04/30/13
  My husband and I spent 5 great days at Don's house on Bocas. The house was a perfect home base for our trip, we spent as much time lounging on the deck as we did exploring the islands because it was so relaxing. Both Carol and Javier were helpful and welcoming and got us set up with groceries, trips, and taxis. All of Carol's restaurant suggestions were great, so take note. The house itself is great and exactly as it looks in the pictures with a couple of unexpected bonuses. The shower in the bathroom is spacious with excellent water pressure and there's an outdoor spot to rinse the sand off when coming home from the beach. Having laundry was a huge perk since we were traveling light and sweaty from hiking and riding bikes. All in all a great stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing accommodation in a Tropical Paradise

  Amazing accommodation in a Tropical Paradise

  • Guest Jo
  • Date of stay 04/11/13
  • Review Submitted 04/21/13
  We spent one fabulous week at this beautiful home. The house is well maintained and comfortable in a private setting. It is close to town and beautiful beaches. Javier was very helpful and informative. He helped us plan excursions and connected us to the right people. His knowledge of the indeginous plants and culture is vast. We enjoyed the beautiful landscaped yard and photographing monkeys, sloths, iguana and birds in the backyard. There are many edible plants and fruits available in the yard. The large deck is perfect for lounging and entertaining. A perfect stay for those looking to relax in a comfortable home in the middle of tropical paradise. We highly recommend this rental property.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful Home - Relaxing Vacation!

  Beautiful Home - Relaxing Vacation!

  • Guest Di
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  Everything about this experience was so positive and really easy. From the moment I reached out to Don (the owner) and inquired about the property, to the point in which Carol, the Manager picked us up and took us to grab a few groceries - just easy! The house itself is beautiful - exactly as is shown in the pictures. The patio is brilliant - we spent a lot of time out there just enjoying our time. My husband and I, along with our 16 year old daughter, stayed here. It was so comfortable and just perfect. We had access to the internet (important for my husband for work and for my daughter for posting pics on FB). Javier, the caretaker, is so kind and was a tremendous help. We were traveling w/another family of 9 (staying at a different house) and he made sure we all were taken care of for our trip to Star Beach and Zapatillos island. We so appreciated all he did for us! Loved that we could grocery shop and grill chicken or quesadillas - it was a wonderful bonding experience for our family. Stay here and you will not regret it!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful house, fantastic location

  Beautiful house, fantastic location

  • Guest Jess P.
  • Date of stay 02/28/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  We arrived for our four night stay at this property and were so incredibly impressed! The house itself is absolutely gorgeous--and the surrounding forest--full of lush vegetation, birds and even howler monkeys! We were 4 adults--two couples, and the space suited us perfectly. We were able to rent bicycles and tour much of the island. Javier was a great help and assisted us with getting taxis and letting us know where to find groceries, etc on the island. It was great to have a kitchen to be able to cook for ourselves after a couple of weeks of eating in restaurants. I would very much recommend casa chocolate for your stay in Bocas!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Great location, great place.

  Great location, great place.

  • Guest jandm9002
  • Date of stay 01/10/13
  • Review Submitted 01/26/13
  We had a great two week stay in Casa Chocolate. The deck was our living room, what a great scene. I would say that this house is probably the best equipped house we have had the pleasure of staying in. The location is perfect, backing into the jungle but a short walk to the beach. Your caretaker is Javier. What a helpful nice guy he is, full of information. We rented bikes from him for the duration and booked a tour to the Zapatilla islands with his Uncle Moy. Bocas town is about 15 minutes down the road by bike. Keep an eye open in the trees and on the ground around the house. We were fortunate enough to not only have the Howler Monkeys come for lunch in the tree directly behind the house but also to get to see Toby the resident Caiman in the ditch behind the house also and a sloth just hanging around. Five minutes down the roadway is a man made lake which is a nice stroll. The house has all the things you need, we very much appreciated the washer and dryer after spending three damp days in tents on one of the local islands prior to getting to the house. Make the effort and ride the bikes out to Playa Bluff, you'll find some great food and drinks there. In town we enjoyed Lili's, Buena Vista, RAW sushi bar, Maycuna,El Casbah, and Barracuda. Have Javier cut you down a coconut and make yourself a blended rum smoothie or if you are cooking in he will offer up some fresh cilantro, and peppers from his garden. Booking the house and making the payments is a smooth process, no problems at all.We were well taken care of including a pick up and drop off to and from the airport. Rent this place and relax you will love it.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful and tranquil vacation with jubgle views beside

  Wonderful and tranquil vacation with jubgle views beside

  • Guest Anna
  • Date of stay 11/26/12
  • Review Submitted 12/04/12
  My warmest thanks for a wonderful stay in this lovely ecologically build wooden house. The house is a unique experience with the nearby jungle bringing animals like howler monkeys greeting you from close by forest, hummingbirds, parrots and butterflies flying around terasse. Early morning walk to close by beach for a walk and splash is the sea and after that for exploring Colon Islandn in the end finalising the day in candle light BBQ on terasse - perfect! Warm thank you also for Javier the housekepper who made sure that additional help for all trips and arrangments were available always. The place is a gem that has special atmosphere surrounding it. Thanks again, Anna

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

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• Amazing stay!

  Amazing stay!

  • Guest Christine
  • Date of stay 11/10/12
  • Review Submitted 12/04/12
  We stayed at this property from Nov 10th to 18th, 2012. The process of booking was easy, and Don was always available before and during our trip to answer questions. First and foremost, the house was very clean, and the pictures were really representative. The local caretaker, Javier, was very helpful and always keen to show us Panama’s diverse nature. We recommend to anyone who enjoys exploring to rent bicycles (Havier has some at reasonable rates). The house is well located on the island of Colon. – ten minute bike ride one direction to Bocas town, and 10 minutes ride the other direction to the wonderful Paki Point beach.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect Spot for a Relaxing Vacation

  Perfect Spot for a Relaxing Vacation

  • Guest Margaret
  • Date of stay 09/19/12
  • Review Submitted 09/28/12
  My husband and I rented this adorable place for a week. It made our vacation. the large deck is ideal for escaping the hot days and perfect for lounging in the warm evenings. the location is ideal as well.it is just far away from the town for privacy but close enough that it is an easy bike ride/taxi drive. Javier was very kind and helpful, we rented bikes from him for the week and spent our days exploring the beaches near by, snorkeling and swinging on hammocks. could not have been better. He was kind enough to show us where the monkeys hang out and we enjoyed chatting with him greatly. What a wonderful human being. We both highly highly recommend staying here, and recommend it to anyone who is looking to stay in paradise.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Don's Bocas House

  Don's Bocas House

  • Guest Alice
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  I visited the Bocas house with a group of friends in July and we had a fabulous time! We received a warm reception upon arrival at the airport by Javier and Flaco, who provided tips on restaurants and places to see. They also took us grocery shopping and helped us rent bikes. The house was in a great location and had adequate living space. The huge deck was the perfect spot to relax in the hammock or play games at the picnic table. The view from the master bedroom was beautiful and it was fun to wake up to the sounds of the howler monkeys each morning. Having a washing machine on site was a luxury, especially since we were traveling for two weeks. I would like to add that I forgot a few clothing items and Don (homeowner) was kind enough to send them back to me. Thanks Don!! Some of the recommended highlights of the trip included visiting Red Frog beach, Zapatillas, Super Gourmet Grocery and Starfish coffee (best chocolate banana shakes ever!). I definitely plan to go back to the Bocas house for another visit in the near future, and highly recommend the location to other travelers.

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

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• great location and comfortable house!

  great location and comfortable house!

  • Guest Olga R
  • Date of stay 08/30/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  My husband and I stayed in the house for 5 days with our little toddler. We loved the huge patio. The house has all essentials for a relaxing vacation. We appreciated the roof design and fans that ensured good airflow; we hardly needed AC. During rains at night, monkeys were loud but it was great to feel them so close. We saw some during our beach walks. The town is 5-7 minutes away by taxi and property manager connected us with a reliable taxi driver that we used all the time, including for a trip to the opposite tip of the island (Bocas del Drago). a 20 minute walk away (or even shorter bike ride) is a great surf break and hang out spot on the ocean (Paki point). It was our favorite destination in the afternoons and the food was excellent there. In all, we just wished we had more time in Bocas

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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$150/night
$890/week
$1990/month
Utilities included

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.