Location: Volcan, Panama, Central America (Chiriqui Province, 40 m. from Costa Rica, 8 m.from Volcan) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Guest Suite
This property is located in a rural setting surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, waterfalls, and beautiful tropical gardens. Cuesta de Piedra is a quiet pueblo where our electric bill is delivered on horseback and milk trucks pick up 10 gallon milk tanks left next to the local farmer's gates. International bird watching tours set up on the road to view the many birds found on and around our property. One of our recent guests spotted 87 species of birds just on our property (see complete list below). We are within easy walking distance of the hydro-electric dam and the drive to La Amistad and Volcan Baru National Parks is less than an hour.
Our guest suite is private, secure, and well appointed. Enter on the second level into a large living/dining/kitchen area. This level features a full self-catering kitchen, a full bath room, dining for four with a day bed that converts to a king or two twin beds.
The private balcony looks out onto a river valley headed by Volcan Baru, a beautiful 11,000+ foot tall volcano and the highest point in Panama. There is a custom built spiral stair that takes you down to a bedroom with queen bed, full bath room, and a private deck. There is a gated entry and covered parking for one vehicle.
Bird List: Cattle Egret, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Roadside Hawk, Yellow-headed Caracara, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Sandpiper, Pale-vented Pigeon, Scaled Pigeon, Ruddy Ground-Dove, White-tipped Dove, Sulphur-winged Parakeet, Barred Parakeet, Orange-chinned Parakeet, Blue-headed Parrot, White-crowned Parrot, Squirrel Cuckoo, White-collared Swift, Vaux's Swift, White-necked Jacobin, Snowy-bellied Hummingbird, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Blue-crowned Motmot, Fiery-billed Aracari, Olivaceous Piculet, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Golden-olive Woodpecker, Lineated Woodpecker, Slaty Spinetail, Streak-headed Woodcreeper, Greenish Elaenia, Yellow-bellied Elaenia, Slaty-capped Flycatcher, Paltry Tyrannulet, Common Tody-Flycatcher, Bran-colored Flycatcher, Black Phoebe, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Panama Flycatcher, Great Kiskadee, Boat-billed Flycatcher, Social Flycatcher, Piratic Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, White-winged Becard, Masked Tityra,Yellow-winged Vireo, Philadelphia Vireo, Blue-and-white Swallow, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, House Wren, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Clay-colored Thrush, White-throated Thrush, Tennessee Warbler, Northern Parula, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Mournig Warbler, Rufous-capped Warbler, Bananaquit, Hepatic Tanager, Summer Tanager, Cherrie's Tanager, Blue-gray Panager, Palm Tanager, Silver-throated Tanager, Bay-headed Tanager, Golden-hooded Tanager, Scarlet-thighed Dacnis, Blue Dacnis, Green Honeycreeper, Shining Honeycreeper, Red-legged Honeycreeper, Variable Seedeater, Yellow-faced Grassquit, Black-striped Sparrow, Streaked Saltator, Buff-throated Saltator, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Great-tailed Grackle, Crested Oropendola, Yellow-throated Euphonia, Spot-crowned Euphonia, Lesser Goldfinch, Violet Crowned Woodnymph, Scaly Breasted Hummingbird, Charming Hummingbird, Scaly Crested Pygmy Tyrant, Buff Rumped Warbler, White Ruffed Manakin.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : Daybed converts to a twin, two twins, or king.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Not Suitable for Children : Upper floor safety potential for children under 5
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-Apr 30 .. $75/night dbl occupancy, $25 per extra person - 4 people maximum
Weekly rate $425 minimum, $600 maximum
May 1 - Oct 31..$60/night dbl occupancy, $20 per extra person - 4 people maximum
Weekly rate $350 minimum, $500 maximum
Deposit info: 2 night deposit to hold reservation with balance due on arrival.
Refunds:100% w/1 month's notice,50% w/2 weeks notice,0% w/less than 2 weeks notice
Monthly rates available on request.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Birdwatcher's Paradise in Luxury Apt. in Western Panama
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Volcan
We purchased in this location because of it's proximity to outdoor activities here in Cuesta de Piedra as well as the nearby rainforests and beaches. It's a temperate climate that is warm during the day and cool enough to need a light blanket for sleeping at night.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
We are fortunate to have mostly cows for neighbors and incredible bird watching every day. Our Panamanian neighbors are friendly and this area is clean and well maintained.
Cerro Punta is a 45 minute drive and offers rainforest birdwatching tours, horseback riding, Finca Dracula (exotic orchids, over 9000 varieties) and hiking.
Playa la Barqueta is about an hour away. You can boogie board, surt, beachcomb, or just relax. There are several restaurants offering fresh fish caught daily and shaded cabanas perfect for lounging.
Owner's Map of Volcan
We moved to this area in 2006 from the mountains of Western Colorado and now share it with our two dogs and two cats, as well as a myriad of resident birds. We spend time gardening, socializing with other gringos in the area, hiking, biking and beach combing and boogie boarding at nearby Playa la Barqueta (and, of course, feeding the birds).
Property Photos
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- You may be greeted by our resident fiery billed aracaries. - Volcan Mountain View Vacation Suite with Wi-Fi Internet
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- The apartment entry is just a short flight of stairs from covered parking - Volcan Mountain View Vacation Suite with Wi-Fi Internet
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- The upper level offers food prep, dining, seating and one of the two bathrooms. - Volcan Mountain View Vacation Suite with Wi-Fi Internet
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- Fully equipped kitchen with full size appliances including washer/dryer
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- The kitchen is spacious and is equipped with a gas stove.
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- A comfortable daybed converts to 2 twins or a king
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- Dining for four with plenty of room as the table extends to seat six.
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- Dining on the upper deck overlooking Volcan Baru.
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- The main bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed and it's own bathroom.
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- The patio off the bedroom is perfect for relaxing and admiring the garden.
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- There is no shortage of flowers here in Panama.
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- This photo of Volcan Baru from the upper deck doesn't do it justice.
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- The beach at Playa la Barqueta is under an hour away. Great for kite flying!
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- Relaxing at the beach is just one way to spend your day.
Traveler Reviews (5)
Paradise, For Sure
Guest: Sandy
(Port Hope Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12
Review Submitted: 01/30/12
My husband and I consider ourselves very fortunate to have discovered this gem of a place on VRBO. We spent 4 nights here in January 2012. The apartment is self contained in a separate wing of Lynn and Jerry's beautiful rural home. It is modern, clean, comfortable and very tastefully decorated. The view from the top balcony to Volcan Baru is stunning and the smell of flowers perfumes the air. Both Lynn and Jerry were very helpful suggesting scenic drives, hikes, grocery stores and restaurants. Lynn gave me a detailed tour of the grounds (I, too, love to garden) and Jerry set out bananas in the evenings to encourage the birds to come close. We found the property very well situated for day trips. We especially enjoyed hiking at La Amistad International Park and exploring the farming areas around Cerro Punta. Volcan, a ten minute drive away, is the main centre in the area for basic shopping and both David and Boquete are less than an hour away. This was our first trip to Panama and we would definitely return to spend more time in this area. We did not try the convertible bed, but I am sure that it would be comfortable. Four people could be accomodated here easily. The roads are usually well paved and we had no trouble getting to La Amistad to hike. We did find that our compact rental car could not handle the road to the trailhead for Sendero Los Quetzales.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.
You will not be disappointed in this vacation home!
Guest: emchelle
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
I actually have to say I don't think the pictures do justice to this vacation rental. The home and grounds far exceeded my expectations. Spacious, clean, quiet. And the grounds are meticulously and lovingly landscaped. The location is ideal for any wanting to explore what Western Panama has to offer, central to all of the beautiful variety...beaches, cloud forests, hiking, water sports, etc. I have to admit that I am somewhat nervous about having the owners on site when renting, just because you tend to feel you can't totally relax, or you never know what their 'vibe' will be. Lynn and Jerry are the perfect balance of casual invisible/willing concierge, we LOVED them! Do not hesitate to rent this home, you will not be disappointed! (Oh, and the birdwatching onsite is unparallelled!)
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Best Area to Stay - Great Place
Guest: Dave
(California)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/27/11
The photos, though beautiful, can't really capture how great this rental is for visitors. I will eventually move to this area and for three weeks this luxurious suite was my home. Every detail was designed both for comfort and to enjoy being close to the incredible natural beauty of the area. It actually is the extension of a lovely house where the owners live, and is very private, as the house sits in a meadow off of a country road. And whether you want to relax or traverse the region, it's a perfect location. The town of Volcan is only 20 minutes, Boquete no more than an hour -- with good paved roads in every direction. Having stayed at a few other places in the area, I will only come back when this rental is available, as it has no comparison. Whether for 2 days or 2 weeks, this is the place to stay.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Amazing Property - Amazing Owners - Perfect Place To Stay In Volcan To Relax
Guest: TCrown
(Panama City, Panama)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
My girlfriend and I with our dog wagging along stayed at this amazing property for 6 days over Christmas 2010. We had lived in the area before, and knew it well, and wanted to re visit Volcan to get out of Panama City for a few days to relax and unwind. The owners property (their names with-held for privacy) was absolutely beautiful and located smack dab on a river with green grass, blooming flowers and plants, singing birds, 2 fun loving dogs, and a nice fenced yard for my dog (property is very dog friendly). The attached luxury apartment is more like a mini house...with a top balcony and also a bottom patio. The luxury apartment has 2 bathrooms, well stocked kitchen for cooking, washer/dryer, and all the amenities you will need to make this place your home for your stay. It is about a 15 minute drive from the town of Volcan and about a 60 minute drive from the city of David. I cant say enough good things about the owners, the property, the luxury apartment, and the area it is located in...its really great. If you are looking to visit Chiriqui, do yourself a favor and stay here...you will be glad you did. I would also like to mention that the property is larger than we expected, the luxury apartment better fitted than we expected, and the attached pictures dont do it justice...its much better in person.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
9 days in paradise
Guest: Matt
(Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/10
Review Submitted: 10/01/10
A fantastic stay in a wonderful country with wonderful people. This apartment is truly luxury and the hosts are very accomodating and great to be around. They are very knowledgable about the area and they treat you like you live there full time. We had 3 adults staying and the apartment was perfect with two levels so you got some separation time if needed. The gounds were immaculate and each morning it was a pleasure to walk the garden like area. We will not hesitate to stay there again in the future and actuall plan on it.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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