Location: Salt Creek, Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro, Panama, Central America (Salt Creek, Between Punta Vieja and Tranquilo Bay)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Escape to paradise. After a lovely 40 minute boat ride thru clear blue water and mangrove islands from Bocas town, you will find yourself in paradise. Just down the beach from Punta Viejo, the rainforest and ocean are at your doorstep. We are located on the southeastern side of Bastimentos Island, right in the heart of the National Park. The Zapitilla's are a 10 minute boat ride, and the rainforest is a short walk from our backyard. Although this is not a beachfront lot, it's still only footsteps away!
Our house has a master bedroom with a king, two bedrooms with a queen bed in each, and a fourth, with two single beds. Spacious kitchen, living room, and covered deck. 3 full bathrooms. View the link (underneath rates) below for more photos of the property and surrounding area. Please note, this is a smoke free home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$220 per night (up to 6 people)
$1400 per week
All rates based on occupancy up to six people
Additional people up to eight: $20 per person, per night
Monthly rates negotiable
$350 Security deposit required.
See calendar for availability.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Salt Creek
We wanted an island home that was off the beaten path, surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean and the lush rainforest.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Ocean recreation such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, sea kayaking, fishing or just lounging in a hammock or sitting under a palm tree with a good book await. For those interested in jungle exploration, photography, birding, wildlife watching, hiking, it's all right here.
Property Photos
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- Casa dos Amores - Tranquilo Bay, Panama House with Beach View, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- Footsteps away - Tranquilo Bay, Panama House with Beach View, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- Living room and kitchen - Tranquilo Bay, Panama House with Beach View, Snorkeling and Fishing
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- Overhead view of our beach
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- Lanai
Traveler Reviews (2)
Beach and Jungle Eco Luxury!
Guest: Adventurer
(NY)
Date of Stay: 02/22/11
Review Submitted: 03/30/11
Casa dos Amores is a luxury and truly ecologically friendly home with fine finishing’s and a small carbon footprint. It is exactly the way you would want to experience this relavtively untouched part of the world. It is located far from the tourist bustle of Bocas Town, but much closer to the spectacular outdoor activities that tourists come to the area for. Some of these things include snorkelling in three distinct and nearby environments (one for schools of fish, one for a unique Elkhorn coral, and one for multi-colored coral that could be the inspiration for a Dr. Seuss book). You can visit a sloth habitat and observe them very closely (as opposed to way up in the trees where they usually are). You can visit a local indigenous community, learn about their culture and from there take any number of hikes to see all sorts of flora and fauna. You can simply enjoy the pristine beach (and buy fresh caught fish to make ceviche like we did). And for sure hire Remedio from Crawl Cay to prepare a gourmet in home dinner for you (in fact we wish we had done this more often). If you are a bird admirer, there are all sorts of birds, not least of which is the orependula with its architectural nest. And after your full day, you can enjoy relaxing on the beautiful and massive porch, eat outdoors, swing on the hammock, read your books and tune out to the world (because there is absolutely no noise but for the birds) The homes owners will work with you to make sure you have all the proper comforts to enjoy your trip, that you are safely retrieved and make your onward connections, and to point out even more fun adventures (like zip lining and chocolate farm tours). Oh, and just maybe the dolphins may even bid your farewell on your way out!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Wanna Get Away -- This is a dream exodus from the rat race
Guest: Nikki
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/12/10
I feel almost guilty writing this review five months after our stay considering how I still pine for the peace experienced while there. While we were only there 4 days/3 nights, it was incredibly memorable. For anyone going to La Loma Jungle Lodge, this is a fabulous close-by partner trip (20 mins) to garner some beach time with as much or as little activity as you choose to have. First, the easy parts: the home is nicer than the photos appear. The surroundings are more remote than you might imagine (which we loved), but you are very well taken care of. The care takers were frequently checking in without hovering, and were easily found when needed. The home's rainwater system generated enough water (good quality) for daily usage. While we were conscientious and conservative about our energy use, the solar battery system never dipped below 85% with four of us in the home (of course no one had a need to use a blow dryer!), using the radio (iPod), cooking, etc. Biggest Plus: if you enjoy being alone with your partner or friends, THIS IS THE PLACE. There are other homes nearby and while we did see other folks, we could be on the beach for HOURS with no other human interaction. Second, I enjoyed the fact that this home sat back a bit from the beach, just in case someone was walking along they weren't necessarily in your "front yard." Third, as mentioned, the care takers were incredible, lining up nearly everything we wanted -- even hunting hard for German Chocolate frosting for a birthday cake! Don't want to cook? They can find someone to do it for you for a reasonable fare. Want to head out into the ocean a bit? The day trip to the Zapatillas (a nearby 25-min boat ride to a national protected area of two islands) was incredible with snorkeling that surpassed some diving trips. I was equally thrilled upon finding that a 0.5 km paddle off of our beach also produced some pretty amazing snorkeling -- and bummed to have discovered this on our last day. My belief is that there are too many places to see to repeat even your good trips, however for the price & the peace, I'm likely going to beg my other half to return one day for another recharging of the personal batteries.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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