Location: Bastimentos, Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro, Panama, Central America (In the heart of Isla Bastimentos Town, known as Old Bank.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Caribbean, Colonial, Cabana, in the heart of Town, Seaview, spacious
Rafael`s House is located in the heart of Bastimentos Town and has been part of Old Banks history for over 80 years. Rafael`s house is built in the Caribbean, Colonial style that is widely seen on the Islands. As most Caribbean Houses, Rafael`s House stands on stilts, is colorfully painted, has lots of windows and balconies on both sides of the house. Recently, Rafael`s House has been completely renovated, giving you the opportunity to find out what life is like in Panama`s Paradise.
It will not be hard to find Rafael's House on Isla Bastimentos. Rafael has lived here his entire life and he is known by everyone on the island. Rafael's house is situated right on Main Street, just meters away from the Park, the favorite hangout for the local people. Here you also find the Supermarket, the Police Station, the Hospital and public phones. You are in the center of Bastimentos Town!
The front porch of Rafael's House gives you first class view on Main Street. From your hammock you witness all the daily activities that take place in the lives of the local people living around you. Soon you might pick up some of the local language: "Whappin man!" In the mean time enjoying the numerous hummingbirds visits to Rafael`s tropical garden.
If you're looking for some more privacy, the balcony behind the house is surrounded by palm trees and has sea view on Bastimentos Bay and Isla Solarte. This is the perfect place to enjoy your freshly blended fruit shake, with or without Abuelo, Panama's national rum.
Rafael`s kitchen is fully equipped, ready for some of your own Home cooking. All cookware and utensils are present, as well as the blender, coffeemaker and toaster. Rafael`s House has a large living-area, with a dining area and comfortable chairs. The luxurious bathroom has a hot water shower. There are two bedrooms. Both have a double bed with semi- orthopedic mattresses, Sky TV and a security box. In the living area are two extra single beds and Sky TV. There`s Wireless Internet.
Rafael`s House sleeps up to six persons. Rafael`s House can be rented as a complete house, but rooms can be rented separate as well.
If you want to find out what life in Panama`s paradise is like, stay at Rafael`s House on Isla Bastimentos and find out!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Blender, coffeemaker, toaster
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Bastimentos Bay
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- With your stay at Rafael's House, you can use bicycles for free at Bocas Bicis on Isla Colon.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
The complete house is $120/night.
The big room is $50 and the small room is $45 a night
The two beds in the livingroom are $40 a night.
Pay 6 nights and get 1 night for FREE!
Plus 10% taxes.
Prices for high season are approximately 20% higher
(Christmas, Easter, Carnaval and National Holidays etc).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Rafael is the owner of Rafael`s House and Jenny is the manager of the property.
Rafael lives under Rafael`s House, in his own apartement. He is always there to welcome our guests and he`s the one to talk to if you need anything during your stay.
I am more on Isla Colon, where I also rent cabanas. If you come and stay in Rafael`s House, you will see each other there at some point. Also, big chance of finding me at Bocas Bicis, when you come to pick up your bike.
Why the Owner Chose Bastimentos
I didn`t buy this property, but I rented it. The first time I came inside Rafael`s House, I fell in love. This is such a beautiful Caribbean, Colonial house! The house is 80 or more years old and was falling apart when we started renting it. We had to fix it up and basically renovated everything. We left the architecture exactly the way it was. In this way we safe a little piece of history, in the heart of Bastimentos Town!
The Unique Benefits of this House
The unique benefit of this vacation rental is, that you have all the luxuries that you are familiar with at home. And at the same time you are in the heart of a completely Caribbean Island in Panama, surrounded by local people and their daily activities. Here you find out what life is like in Panama's Paradise.
Property Photos
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- Rafael's House, picture taken from main street - Bastimentos Island Ocean View Vacation Home - Enjoy Beach & Snorkeling In Panama
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- The front porch from Rafael's House with first class view on main street. - Bastimentos Island Ocean View Vacation Home - Enjoy Beach & Snorkeling In Panama
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- The balcony with view on Bastimentos Bay and Isla Solarte. - Bastimentos Island Ocean View Vacation Home - Enjoy Beach & Snorkeling In Panama
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- Rafael's kitchen for all your home cooking and tropical fruit-juices!
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- The bedroom!
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- Rafael's bathroom
Traveler Reviews (5)
The Caribbean Dream!
Guest: Niels in search of the sun
(Amsterdam)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/20/10
We stayed two nights at Panama`s Paradise Rafael`s House, on Isla Bastimentos. We stayed there with some friends we met on our travel and it was for sure one of the best places we stayed at. Rafael`s House is located in Old Bank, the Town of Isla Bastimentos, right on Main Street (not more than a small paved sidewalk) and with view on the sea. The house is great: there are two bedrooms and two single beds in the livingroom, a big kitchen and bathroom. In total there are 3 TV`s with Sky TV. There are balconies on both sides of the house. If you want to see what`s new in Town, you just lay down in the hammock on the front porch. Everybody has to pass by... If you want to chill out and read your book, take the back porch with seaview and palmtrees surrounding you. This is the place we spent our nights, drinking Pina Coladas, mmhhh... Rafael, the owner, lives under the house, but a lot of times he hangs out on the front porch, talking to all the locals. Not so easy to understand the language ¨Patua¨ they speak. Spanish seems easier to me and I don`t get much further than Si or No... Very amusing and interesting! He`s very helpfull and concerned that you see the best of his Island! Another plus about this place is that you can use bicycles for free when you visit Isla Colon, the Main Island of the Archipelago. I recommend visiting Playa Bluff, where they were filming Survivor and had all sorts of games going on! We also stayed some days at Isla Colon and we loved both. The two Islands are very different. A combiantion of the two is in my opinion the best. We found out that Panama`s Paradise also has cabanas on isla Colon. We saw the pictures and they look really good too. If we would have known that, for sure we would have stayed there some days too. Especially because the prices are not that much higher than the hostels we stayed at. So Panama`s Paradise, compliments to you! And Rafael: Wappin Man!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Relax at Rafaels
Guest: AB & NW from WA
(Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
My boyfriend and I stayed at Rafaels gorgeous house on Bastimentos Island for 5 nights. We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. The hammocks on the verandah were much used, and the kitchen is fully equipped so you don't have to go out for meals if you don't wish. We would highly reccomend anyone to stay at Rafaels house, we loved it. Cheers, Anna & Nick
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Lovely house
Guest: guambra97
(Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/10
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
This is a perfect little house perched on the southern side of Bastimentos Island, right in the center of "town." There is a beautiful deck with two hammocks overlooking the ocean. The only problem is that there are not screens on the windows, so mosquitos come in at night. If you have a fan on you (which Rafael happily provided) then you are fine. The ceiling fans do not work well enough to keep the mosquitos away, so you really need an extra fan for sleeping. With that addition, this house is perfect!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Guest: Joker1975- Switerland
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Date of Stay: 12/13/09
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
My girlfriend and I stayed in Rafael's House which is situated on Isla Bastimento. This little Appartment is managed as well by the kind and helpfull manager called "Jenny". The house provides two double bed rooms, kitchen, bathroom, cosy nice veranda. Everything seems to be done with certain love for details. So we felt like home from the very first beginning. We stayed there with another couple but you could also easily rent the "appartment" for your own. The nights on the veranda we will for sure never forget. Hearing the waves from the Sea just a few meters away and the mild temperature was awesome. So we could highly recommend this place.
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Guest: Kseguir9- Ottawa
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Date of Stay: 03/25/10
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
We absolutely loved it! The place was so cute, and it was located on Bastimentos Island, which is a quick boat ride away from the main island. It really gave you the Caribbean feel, and is away from all the tourism of Bocas Town. It was incredibly relaxing. The place was cleaned every day. We can't say enough good things
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