Quiet & Romantic Rental in Volcan, Chiriqui Highlands, Panama

• A wonderful month in Tanager, Las Plumas rentals

  A wonderful month in Tanager, Las Plumas rentals

  • Guest broker
  • Date of stay 01/02/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  My husband & I enjoyed a wonderful month in Tanager, Jan 2013. The house is well equipped & very comfortable. The grounds are kept immaculate by William, a friendly & competent gardener.. The scenery is beautiful & the air is clear & fresh. The area is quiet with only local traffic on the road. We particulary appreciated the variety of birds we were able to view at close range in front of the house. We cut up bananas each day for the visiting scarlet rumped tanagers, blue-gray tanagers, rufous-collared sparrows, ruddy ground doves, clay coloured thrush & white-naped bush-finches. We also had four species of hummingbirds at the feeder. We also observed a Baltimore oriole, Wilson's warbler, red hooded woodpecker and several flycathers in the area. What a treat. We also appreciated the closeness of grocery stores, fruit stands and other local attractions such as the Deep Forest Pub to hear local musicians, David Dell & Josh Glenn perform. This was such an amazing experience, we can't wait to return to the area. Dirk is a wonderful host and will accomodate everyone's wishes to the best of his ability. Thank you Dirk, William & Janeth.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

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• Las Plumas Holiday Home Rentals, een paradijsje op aarde

  Las Plumas Holiday Home Rentals, een paradijsje op aarde

  • Guest Louis
  • Date of stay 02/10/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  Een paradijsje op aarde: Dat zijn de vier woorden waarmee je Panama het best kunt omschrijven. Je kunt daar genieten van de rust, de natuur en het landschap met haar flora en fauna. Ook de Panamezen stralen dezelfde rust, maar ook gemakzucht uit. Niet altijd even leuk, maar ja, het karakter en de aard van de bevolking is volledig geintregeerd in het lieflijke en ongeschonden Panamese landschap. Door de hoge ligging van Paso Ancho / Volcan heerst daar een aangename temperatuur, zowel overdag als ‘s nachts. Er zijn tal van mogelijkheden om het wezenlijke van Panama te ontdekken. Een voet- of autotocht langs het grensgebied met Costa Rica, een bezoekje aan het plaatsje Boquete, naar de Laguna’ s, naar het Park Amistad en de koffieplantages zijn ware belevenissen. Het verblijf in Panama wordt zeker veraangenaamd door goed uitgeruste supermarkten. Er is daar van alles te koop. Een en ander wordt pas echt relaxed door de aanwezigheid van een prettige en behulpzame eigenaar van Las Plumas Holiday Home Rentals. Hij is een absolute vraagbaak en biedt ogenblikkelijk de juiste hulp. Zijn empathisch vermogen is fabelachtig en hij is daardoor regelmatig beschikbaar om alles in goede banen te leiden. Het is een genot om in Las Plumas Holyday Home Rentals te verblijven. Je bent garant van bijzonder veel privacy. Kortom: een regelrechte aanrader. Louis en Lieke Derijks, Frans Lussenburg.

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

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• Tanager House, Panama

  Tanager House, Panama

  • Guest Ekaterina
  • Date of stay 09/06/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  We lived in this beautiful house from September until the end of December. It's cosy, peaceful, tidy and clean. Although the house is not very big, it's fully equipped with all the necessary things to feel comfortable in it. The owner is a very good host. Any questions or needs are addressed immediately by him. I'd recommend this house for anyone who wants to visit Chiriqui Province (Panama) and enjoy its landscapes away from big cities.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Beautiful

  Beautiful

  • Guest BUBBA
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Rented The Woodpecker House for 3 months. It is a lovely place immaculately landscaped, with all the ammenities. Great privacy and security, surrounding by mountains. Highly recommended!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• ein Paradies in der Hochebene Chiriquis

  ein Paradies in der Hochebene Chiriquis

  • Guest W&E
  • Date of stay 07/25/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  Meine Familie und ich hausten für zwei Wochen im Haus Tanager. Wir hatten einen ausgezeichneten Aufenthalt! Das komplett möblierte Haus war sauber, gut gelegen und sehr ruhig. Dort konnte man gut entspannen und dem Lärm in der Hauptstadt oder in David entkommen. Das Haus scheint ein wenig abgelegen zu sein, jedoch gibt es in der Nähe einen kleinen Supermarkt und auch das nächste Dorf Volcán ist mit dem Auto ca. 5 bis 10 Minuten entfernt. Es gibt auch kleine Buse, die dorthin fahren. Nichtsdestoweniger kann nichts die wunderschöne Natur, in die die Häuser eingebettet sind, übertreffen! Bei schönem Wetter ist der Vulkan Barú zu sehen. Auf den die Abenteuerlustigen auch wandern können. Dirk, der Besitzer, war immer zuvorkommend, sehr hilfsbereit und kümmerte sich sofort darum, wenn ein Problem aufgetreten ist. Wir fühlten uns wirklich wie zu Hause! Denn diese zwei Wochen vergingen wie im Flug! Dieses Haus ist wirklich weiter zu empfehlen! Wenn wir wieder einmal nach Panama reisen, was wir auch machen werden, dann würden wir garantiert sofort wieder ein Häuschen in Las Plumas mieten wollen!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• We found a jewel! --Tanager--

  We found a jewel! --Tanager--

  • Guest Debbie
  • Date of stay 07/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  We were so fortunate to have found this wonderful property! We were only going to stay 3 nights, but stayed for a week! We stayed in the Tanager home and found it very clean and tidy. Dirk, the owner, is a wonderful host and goes out of his way to make sure your stay is a pleasant one. It is very peaceful and the views are incredible! You are out of town, but it is not far to drive to get to a store. I would recommend this property to anyone! We plan on a return as soon as we can! Thanks Dirk for the great time!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+.

  Owner response: Hope to see you soon back to enjoy the beautiful nature around Paso Ancho. Thanks for staying with us. Dirk

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• A Great Introduction to Rural Panama

  A Great Introduction to Rural Panama

  • Guest Ken & Kris
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 02/28/12
  This was our first trip to Chiriqui and we are so glad we chose Las Plumas as our home base from which to explore the area. Besides a wonderful host, Dirk is an excellent mapmaker who helped us navigate the poorly marked surrounding road system. For this trip, Tanager was just the right size for the 2 of us. When we return, we plan to bring our friends and rent one of the larger homes.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hi Kris and Ken, Thanks for selecting Las Plumas Holiday Home Rentals as "your" home in the Chiriqui Highlands. Looking forward to see you again.

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• Six months at Tanager

  Six months at Tanager

  • Guest AM
  • Date of stay 06/15/11
  • Review Submitted 01/20/12
  Each home at Las Plumas is named for one of the local birds. Very appropriate. You can see many birds no matter which home you are at. I was at the smallest home which was plenty adequate for one and would have been fine for two or three people. The yards are kept beautifully by the staff. Each home has plenty of linens, cookware, dishes and flatware. Attention from the owner and staff keeps all visitors feeling welcomed and safe. Any questions or needs are addressed immediately. Short walk to bus stop. Busses to Volcan or Cerro Punta come by every 15 minutes, 7 days/week. I recommend this location for anyone wanting a visit in the highlands of Chiriqui Province, Panama, away from the noise, congestion and traffic of busy cities.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Three months at the Woodpecker

  Three months at the Woodpecker

  • Guest M&D
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 11/27/11
  We enjoyed our three months stay at Woodpecker House in Las Plumas in late 2011. This is a rural setting near Volcan and was very relaxing, clean, comfortable and secure. Early mornings we put out fruit on the bird feeder in the garden. Then we would sit in the gazebo enjoying our coffee and see an amazing variety of birds. Dirk and his staff were very attentive and any issue (like running out of propane or locking myself out of the house) was addressed immediately. Although we had a car, the bus stop is only half a kilometer away where one can catch frequent buses to Cerro Punta, Volcan and David. We would recommend Las Plumas to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation in a quiet location near to many national parks, good birding, and also two hours to the Pacific Ocean beaches.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Las Plumas - House Hawk

  Las Plumas - House Hawk

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/30/09
  • Review Submitted 08/15/11
  In 2007, my husband and I visited Panama for the first time. We were intrigued by stories depicting the year round spring-like weather of the Western Chiriqui highlands. We found Las Plumas on the internet, liked what we read, and booked the Motmot house. When we arrived, we felt at home immediately. Las Plumas is a beautifully manicured 6 acre compound with stunning views of the beautiful volcano, Volcan Baru and La Amistad National Park. All five homes are sited to provide privacy and to enjoy the cloud forest, the Rio Chiriqui Viejo River and the mountains. Dirk was friendly, helpful and very efficient – we liked him immediately. The Motmot house is very private and sits directly on the river. The house was very clean and well appointed with an impressively stocked kitchen. Dirk thought of everything! We were so impressed with Dirk’s genuine hospitality, the magnificent natural beauty of the area and the refreshingly cool year round climate of 55-75 degrees that we returned to visit twice more the following year. Dirk mentioned he was considering adding a fifth house, House Hawk, and we ended up renting House Hawk for over two years. Dirk has become a trusted friend and the best landlord one could wish for, along with his dedicated staff that maintains the homes and grounds, it is a perfect place to enjoy the area and all it has to offer, from fabulous hiking, birding and unlimited photography opportunities to great local fruits and vegetables offered in the bread basket of Panama. House Hawk is tranquil and beautifully decorated and sits high above the Rio Chiriqui Viejo River, looking across to pristine cloud forest. If you love photography and enjoying nature, then you will have a wonderful array of wildlife, from monkeys to all types of gorgeous birds to enjoy. We were so glad we found this relaxing respite in the mountains of Panama. When planning a trip to Panama, be sure to book one of the homes in Las Plumas – you will be very glad you did!

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

  Owner response: Thanks David and Karen for beeing with us for so long. It is a pitty that you had to leave due to family reasons. Your frienship and company is/was highly appreciated by me and Prince and Guapo are still missing you. Hope to see you soon again, Un abrazo fuerte Dirk

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Vacation home Tanager    .. $ 60/night .. $249/week .. $ 495/month
Vacation home Woodpecker .. $ 75/night .. $315/week .. $ 625/month
Vacation home Motmot     .. $130/night .. $595/week .. $1350/month
Vacation home Hawk       .. $130/night .. $595/week .. $1350/month
Vacacion home Quetzal    .. $130/night .. $595/week .. $1350/month
prices are discounted for Internet customers only. 10% tourist tax not included.

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

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