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Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.

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Comentarios

9,6 sobre 10, Muy valorado
4 habitaciones3 baños o más7 huéspedes464.5 metros cuadrados

Servicios populares

  • Piscina
  • Cocina
  • Lavadora
  • Secadora
  • Se aceptan mascotas
  • Wifi gratis

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Gamboa, Panama, Republic of Panama
  • Place, Gamboa Rainforest Resort
    ‪A 11 min a pie‬
  • Place, Río Chagres
    ‪A 14 min a pie‬
  • Place, Centro comercial Albrook
    ‪A 34 min en coche‬
  • Airport, Panamá (PTY-A. Internacional de Tocumen)
    ‪A 51 min en coche‬

Habitaciones y camas

4 habitaciones (capacidad para 7 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama doble

Habitación 2

1 cama individual

Habitación 3

1 cama de matrimonio

Habitación 4

1 cama doble

3 baños y 1  aseo

Baño 1

WC · Solo ducha

Baño 2

Ducha al aire libre

Baño 3

Bañera o ducha · Bidet · WC

Baño 4

WC

Baño 5

Bidet · WC · Solo ducha

Otros espacios

Porche o patio
Ducha al aire libre
Cocina
Oficina
Balcón
Zona de juegos al aire libre
Comedor

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Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.

Bird House es una casa tropical 'al aire libre' única en su tipo que aparece en revistas de diseño en Europa y América. Nuestra casa en la histórica ciudad de Gamboa, en el Canal de Panamá, brinda a nuestros huéspedes una oportunidad única de experimentar la naturaleza tropical junto a una de las maravillas modernas del mundo, el Canal de Panamá.

Diseñado por Patrick Dillon, Bird House cuenta con techos de doble altura, una cocina fabulosa y una amplia terraza conectada a una piscina de 10M para disfrutar del mundo tropical que es nuestro patio trasero. Despierta cada mañana para el "sobrevuelo" de cientos de loros. Disfrute del café de nuestra granja Boquete en nuestra terraza mientras escucha a los monos aullar desde la jungla adyacente del Cerro Pelado. O termine su día con bebidas frías que se disfrutan desde el balcón de la habitación principal mientras observa enormes barcos que transitan por el Canal de Panamá.

Nuestra piscina es un gran lugar para refrescarse después de un día de caminata o ciclismo por los senderos alrededor de Gamboa, o para observar aves en el mundialmente famoso Pipeline Road. Estamos a 15 minutos a pie del muelle público donde puede alquilar un bote y un capitán para una mañana o un día de pesca de lubina, róbalo y el esquivo sábalo. Alquile kayaks en el Gamboa Resort y espere que los manatíes rueden debajo de usted mientras rema por el río Chagras, mientras busca caimanes en las orillas del río. Gamboa también alberga el Instituto Smithsonian de Investigaciones Tropicales, y es el punto de despegue para cruzar el Canal de Panamá hasta la mundialmente famosa Isla de Barro Colorado y el Monumento a la Naturaleza (acceso solo con reserva previa).

Bird House está a 25 minutos en coche (más tiempo con tráfico) hasta el corazón palpitante de Casco Viejo, el centro histórico de la ciudad de Panamá. El Casco está repleto de pequeños restaurantes al aire libre, lugares culturales únicos y maravillosas vistas de la Bahía de Panamá y la moderna ciudad de Panamá. Estamos a 15 minutos en coche de la carretera Panamericana que lo llevará al oeste a las playas de la costa del Pacífico (y nuestras plataformas de surf Rio Mar en San Carlos - 70 minutos), o al este a la carretera Transisthmian, y luego al norte Los arrecifes de coral, las aguas azules y el enclave pirata del Capitán Morgan en la costa del Caribe.

Nuestra casa tropical trae un nuevo diseño al antiguo territorio de la Zona del Canal de Gamboa. Esta casa de tres pisos es un espacio único en su tipo, diseñado para responder a los atributos naturales y culturales de Gamboa.

La casa presenta un diseño amigable con el medio ambiente construido en hormigón y paredes de celosía de teca de plantación. La planta baja tiene A / C, mientras que el primer y segundo piso no; Las vísperas de gran tamaño dan sombra al sol y las paredes con persianas y las grandes puertas de pantalla dirigen el flujo de aire de las brisas predominantes, manteniendo bien ventilados el primer y segundo piso. El diseño abierto de la casa permite un enfoque interior-exterior para vivir con la naturaleza que acentúa los sonidos, los olores y las vistas del bosque tropical circundante y el Canal de Panamá.

Bird House tiene tres pisos (segundo, primero y planta baja)

* El segundo piso cuenta con una suite principal con un balcón que da al patio interior, a la piscina y al Canal de Panamá. Esta habitación fue diseñada para aprovechar la trayectoria diaria del sol y los movimientos del aire en el sitio natural para crear una habitación con luz maravillosa y ventilación natural. Hay un armario con vestidor y hermosos baños de alta gama en el baño doble..

* El primer piso tiene una cocina moderna de estilo abierto con grandes encimeras de mármol que se conectan a una espaciosa sala de estar y comedor con un techo de 25 pies. La cocina está bien equipada y es un espacio encantador para cocinar y entretenerse. El comedor / sala de estar tiene una mesa familiar con bancos y sillas para 8 y hermosos sofás y sillas hechos a medida, diseñados por el propietario. Dos grandes terrazas se abren desde la cocina y la sala de estar a través de grandes puertas correderas de madera. Cuando se abre, hay una conexión perfecta entre los espacios exteriores e interiores, creando una expansión tanto visual como física.

La cubierta más grande da al patio interior y cuenta con bancos incorporados, una piscina de 10 metros, una casa de duchas de estilo japonés, muebles de terraza y una barbacoa de gas. Este es un lugar ideal para relajarse junto a la piscina, ver a los colibríes bailar alrededor del patio interior y disfrutar de una cena con vistas a la selva tropical.

* La planta baja es el único espacio en la casa con A / C. La planta baja tiene tres habitaciones individuales, cada una de aproximadamente 10 'x 12'. Cada habitación tiene un escritorio incorporado, armario, escritorio y rincón de relajación con vistas al patio interior. Cada habitación se abre en un gran espacio de 20 'x 30' con aire acondicionado, con una mesa de billar y tumbonas ideales para descansar. El área del baño de la planta baja tiene tres lavabos contiguos a dos baños, uno con inodoro y bañera y el segundo con inodoro y dos duchas.

Plataformas de surf Rio Mar: una de las muchas características únicas de Bird House es la oportunidad de usar nuestras plataformas de surf Rio Mar en San Carlos. Ubicadas a unos 70 minutos de Gamboa, cerca de una hermosa playa del Pacífico, nuestras plataformas permiten a nuestros huéspedes una maravillosa experiencia de playa para complementar sus aventuras en el canal de Panamá y en la jungla. Los huéspedes que reserven Bird House durante una semana o más se les ofrece una noche gratis en nuestras plataformas de surf (entre semana, dependiendo de la disponibilidad, haremos todo lo posible para garantizar la disponibilidad).

Su estadía en Bird House: los huéspedes tienen acceso a toda la casa, la piscina y los jardines. Nuestra casa será tuya para disfrutarla como desees. Tendrá total privacidad, aunque existe la posibilidad de organizar un servicio de limpieza y / o una cocinera si así lo desea. Pedimos a nuestros huéspedes que paguen al personal directamente, ya que no tomamos un porcentaje de su servicio. Le informaremos cuánto espera recibir el personal por su servicio.

Más sobre Gamboa: Gamboa es una comunidad verde y transitable rodeada por el río Chagres, el Canal de Panamá (Lago Gatún) y el Parque Nacional Soberanía. Gamboa está a 25 km a las afueras de la ciudad de Panamá y a una hora en coche de los océanos Atlántico y Pacífico.

Gamboa ofrece observación de aves de clase mundial. La ciudad es el punto de entrada a Pipeline Road, un maravilloso paseo por la selva y algunos de los mejores observatorios de aves del mundo. La lista de especies para Pipeline Road supera los 400, y si conoce a sus aves, puede ver o escuchar 100 especies en una caminata matutina, sin mencionar monos, osos hormigueros, perezosos, etc. Gamboa es también un punto de partida para expediciones de pesca en el lago Gatún o en kayak por el río Chagres. Esta casa se ofrece a pasar el tiempo disfrutando de los sonidos del Canal de Panamá y la rica selva tropical panameña.

Cosas locales que hacer y comodidades:

Esta casa está ubicada en el centro. Usted está:
* A 2 km de la entrada de Pipeline Road, un camino histórico que es un destino de clase mundial para la observación de aves..
* A 4 km del Panama Rainforest Discovery Center.
* 650 m (7 minutos a pie) de la única tienda de conveniencia en Gamboa.
* 5 minutos a pie de las vistas del Canal de Panamá.
* A 1 km del Gamboa Resort.
* 1. A 6 km del muelle público donde parten los barcos turísticos y los barcos de pesca..
* A cinco minutos a pie de canchas de tenis gratuitas, por orden de llegada.

Cómo moverse: Tenemos contactos para el transporte hacia y desde el aeropuerto, así como también para recorrer Panamá y sus alrededores. También podemos ayudarlo a conectarse con uno de los mejores guías turísticos / de observación de aves en Panamá. Nuevamente, no cobramos por estos servicios y le pedimos que pague directamente a los proveedores de servicios. Le ayudaremos a negociar tarifas.

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Servicios

Piscina
Cocina
Lavadora
Secadora
Acepta mascotas
Wifi gratis

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Normas del alojamiento

Hora de comienzo del registro de entrada: 15:00
Edad mínima para alquilar: 21
Hora límite del registro de salida: 11:00
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Menores

Se admiten niños a partir de cualquier edad
Great place for kids
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Eventos

Se permiten eventos
Events and Parties allowed on a case by case
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Mascotas

Se admiten mascotas
Yes we love Woof and Meow!
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Fumadores

No se permite fumar
This is a smoke free house except on the deck.

Información importante

Otros detalles

Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario profesional. La prestación de servicios de alojamiento está vinculada a una actividad comercial, un negocio o una profesión.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Se permite celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en las instalaciones. 
Nota del propietario: Events and Parties allowed on a case by case
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluyen los siguientes: extintor, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cierre de seguridad.
Número de alojamiento: 3711426
Si cancelas tu reserva, se aplicará la política de cancelación de tu propietario/a. De acuerdo con la normativa de la UE sobre los derechos del consumidor, los servicios de reserva de alojamiento no están sujetos al derecho de desistimiento.

Información adicional

Se recomienda acceder a este alojamiento en coche.

Información sobre la zona

Colón

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Colón, en un entorno rural y en un lago. Acércate a El Peñón y Terminal de cruceros de Panamá si buscas unas vacaciones activas, donde también puedes acercarte a atractivos turísticos como Jardín botánico y zoológico Summit y Ferrocarril del Canal de Panamá. ¿Viajas con niños? Si es así, puedes llevarlos a Centro de exposiciones marinas, Instituto Smithsonian de Panamá o a Museo de Ciencias Naturales. Descubre todas las actividades acuáticas que podrás hacer en la zona, como pesca o natación; además, tendrás ocasión de disfrutar de la naturaleza al aire libre con opciones tan variadas como el ciclismo o el senderismo.
Mapa
Gamboa, Panama, Republic of Panama

Qué hay en los alrededores

  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort - A 11 min a pie - 1.0 km
  • Río Chagres - A 14 min a pie - 1.2 km
  • Centro comercial Albrook - A 34 min en coche - 32.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - A 36 min en coche - 39.4 km
  • Centro comercial Multiplaza Pacific - A 38 min en coche - 38.0 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Estación de tren de pasajeros Ciudad de Panamá: 28 min en coche
  • Panamá (PAC-A. Internacional Marcos A. Gelabert): a 55 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬A 2 min en coche
  • ‪Restaurante Encanto De Gamboa - ‬A 8 min a pie
  • ‪Gamboa Restaurant - ‬A 2 min en coche
  • ‪Los Lagartos - ‬A 2 min en coche
  • ‪Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - ‬A 12 min a pie

Preguntas frecuentes

¿En Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá. hay piscina?

Sí, este alojamiento cuenta con una piscina.

¿En Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá. se aceptan mascotas?

Sí, las mascotas pueden hospedarse en este alojamiento.

¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.?

El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.

¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.?

Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 15:00.

¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.?

La salida se realiza a las 11:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Vacaciones en una obra de arte arquitectónica: BirdHouse por el Canal de Panamá.?

Esta casa de vacaciones de Colón para familias se encuentra en un lago, a quince minutos a pie de Río Chagres y Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Jardín botánico y zoológico Summit y Canopy Tower también están a menos de 10 kilómetros.

Comentarios

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9,4/10

Limpieza

9,2/10

Llegada

9,6/10

Comunicación

9,4/10

Ubicación

9,4/10

Precisión del anuncio

Comentarios

10/10 Excelente

Kelly H.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beautifully artistic home. Loved everything about it!
Se alojó 5 noches en julio de 2025

10/10 Excelente

John P.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Perfection in Panama

Care about the aesthetics of where you're staying? This is a beautiful indoor/outdoor pavilion with interesting art and a fabulous outdoor space. There are lots of spaces for four adults to be together or by themselves, and our family loved the house. The location is an easy drive from the airport and is very convenient to bird-watching on Pipeline Road or the launch for many of the canal tours. Logistics for the trip were made so much easier with all the information provided by our hosts. Shopping and dining recommendations were all provided in advance, as well as contacts for other services like in-home cooking or tour guides. The house itself had everything we could think of and then some. Loved our week spent at The Birdhouse!
Se alojó 7 noches en octubre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Avis F.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Fabulous

One of a kind home with a character and design unlike any other we’ve seen. It was a memorable stay with lovely times in the pool listening to the howler monkeys in the nearby hills We had the added benefit of getting to know the property owner Chimene. Thank you! Team Canada
Se alojó 4 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Sherri C.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

A paradise close enough to the City but surrounded by natural beauty!

The house itself is beautifully designed with wide open spaces and beautiful wood interior! The kitchen is well appointed with every amenity you could possibly need to prepare great meals! The master bedroom at the top is a triumph with a balcony overlooking the garden and pool where every sort of tropical bird - including two types of toucans come to visit every day. The host could not be more helpful recommending tours, hikes, restaurants, supermarkets! She even loaned us her hiking polls. The ground floor is perfect for young people and we can’t wait to take our young adult kids back! Thank you Gamboa and the Bird House for a wonderful stay!
Se alojó 7 noches en marzo de 2024

4/10 Mediocre

Tiffany D.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada y comunicación
Aspectos negativos: Limpieza, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Disappointed - had to find a new accommodation

We booked this home for an 8-day getaway, drawn in by the private pool. Unfortunately, we left after just one night.The House: The interior is mostly as advertised, and the homeowner is clear about the lack of AC on the main and primary bedroom levels. While we accepted this upfront, the interior still presented issues. The primary bed had several mosquitos on the comforter before we even got in—enough to make my husband refuse to sleep in it. We relocated to the lower level, which thankfully has AC. The biggest concern inside was the primary shower, which faces another home with no covering on a large window. We had to shower in the dark the first night and crouch low the next morning to maintain privacy.The Pool: This was the dealbreaker. The water was murky and uninviting—you couldn’t see the bottom. The host attributed it to diatomaceous earth used for filtration, but this wasn’t disclosed in the listing. It's still not a pool we felt comfortable for family usage. The surrounding area was also misrepresented: broken lounge chairs, the shade structure was no longer there, and red ants everywhere. We never used the pool and chose to leave the property after 1 night. Photos can support our experience. Location: Definitely know you are 40 minutes from Panama City and there are not many restaurant options near the home.Overall would recommend some owner TLC to the outside of the home. For the rate per night, we definitely expected a lot more.
Se alojó 7 noches en junio de 2025

10/10 Excelente

kimberly s.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Stellar in Every Way

Pictures can't capture how truly lovely this house is: charming sleeping rooms, a well-appointed kitchen, and comfortable common areas for the family to gather were only the beginning. Books, artwork, and personal touches made this place seem like our cozy home and not just another rental space. Our hosts were friendly, helpful, but never intrusive: they took care of us before check-in by setting up hummingbird feeders far enough in advance to establish a resident population, guided us through the day-to-day necessities like shopping and utilities, and followed though after check-out to be sure our experience was wonderful throughout. The kids loved the pool and our friendly Black Vulture friend. Nature lovers should not hesitate to book this oasis - my favorite parts of the visit were the early mornings sitting on the deck with a coffee, watching the Toucans and Tamarins along with my favorite, a gorgeous Squirrel Cuckoo (and a host of other birds and animals!). Gamboa is a marvelous small town, well away from the city chaos but with fantastic recreational options near at hand. We swam in a waterfall pool, hiked the world-famous Pipeline road, saw giant ships on the Canal, visited a native village (ask the hosts for a guide recommendation, so much more affordable than other published options!), took the kids to a zoo and playground, and even spent a day on the Caribbean side of Panama a fairly short drive away. I'm home now, exhausted, but ever so grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime memories of our Bird House trip. Book this place. Book this place. Book this place. It's magical.
Se alojó 8 noches en abril de 2023

6/10 Normal

shawn f.

Aspectos positivos: Ubicación
Aspectos negativos: Llegada

Great place for a couple. Review limited to 2490 words. Too bad. I had good to add but limited.

There are times in life that despite one's efforts things still go wrong. The first night in the Birdhouse was one of those times. We were 4 female friends. Check-in day we had taken a 30 min boat ride, a taxi, hour plane, rented a car, visited Casa Viejo & Locks, grocery shopped & drove to the Birdhouse. We arrived ‪at the estimated time and went in as instructed. Our first greeting was a very cute bat swooping above our heads. We have all had bats in our house. Next we're the bedrooms which were behind the opaque facade walls. They were very difficult to opened. When we eventually found the bedrooms it was a punch in the gut. There was a strong smell of mildew & each bedroom was in a dark dank cubby hole. I am baffled as to why this information is not in any reviews? We had no way to phone contact owner/host as the WiFi password was not provided. The man across the street knew the password so we could make call The conversation was a disappointment. She came across as condescending. I'm sure it wasn't her intent, but that was how it presented. When I shared our complaints about no host to greet us, her response was “well most people like to be on their own to explore. The receiving host was her plan, and she never asked what we preferred. In addition, it's SOP in the field to have someone receive guests. When I mentioned any problems, her response was well your in the jungle. I knew where I was. I explained the downstairs was too smelly to sleep in and again her response was that’s how it smells in the jungle.(Apparently she was at an event and trying to appease me. We were both in bad places to communicate.) We all felt it was a health risk to sleep downstairs so we shared the only other bedroom & the two other girls slept on the couches in the living room no pullout bed. In all my planning I never envisioned that we would spend that amount of money to be sleeping on couches & doubling up in bed. In the end I would stay here again because it is the nicest house in Gamboa. Only as a couple/maybe one child. I did look around in the basement for any mold/mildew but could find none. All appeared clean. The owner reported that the housekeeper uses vinegar and bleach to keep the smell down. Dangerous combo. She stated that when no one is there they turn off the air conditioners. There were no dehumidifiers. (I see the problem now.) I just want others to know about the basement. I hope you enjoy your stay as in the end we did.
Se alojó 3 noches en febrero de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Johanna H.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
One of the most beautiful and unique stays I have had through VRBO. Chimene was a wonderful host, with excellent communication and recommendations. It was incredible to see so much wildlife from the deck, while watching ships pass on the canal. Check out Treehouse Pizza in Gamboa for delicious pizza and sticky buns.
Se alojó 3 noches en diciembre de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Jose B.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Beautiful home surrounded by friendly neighbors in a peaceful location. If I would to return would

Home stands out above all others, no home like it in the neighborhood – simply put unique.
Se alojó 7 noches en marzo de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Steve G.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Love this location. Love Gamboa and Panama

If you want to wake up surrounded by nature, with the sounds of parrots and howler monkeys in your ears, be able to rest and relax in an amazing beautiful, bespoke house and also be able to get into Panama City for it's vibrancy this place is for you. You are right in the rainforest with easy access to tours and daytrips, but also totally self-sufficient if you want. We love this location and have stayed multiple times. We always look forward to going back.
Se alojó 7 noches en diciembre de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Martin R., West Vancouver, British Columbia

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Great home for a family vacation.

Amazing architecture. The main house is very open with cool design elements. The kids were happy with their own rooms, a pool, ping pong, etc. The area is very quiet... with an occasional train coming through. Overall, an excellent stay.
Se alojó 4 noches en diciembre de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Yossi F.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

A stunningly beautiful property

Just a gorgeous place to be. Everything is open, and gorgeous. The flow of the space is magnificent. The downstairs is air conditioned, if you want that, and the upstairs is like living in a beautiful veranda, where you can feel and hear nature.
Se alojó 5 noches en diciembre de 2019

10/10 Excelente

John C.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Luxury in the Jungle

We had a fabulous stay at this house. It was a surprise to see all the open space in the home which the pictures can’t show. The master suite is luxurious with a beautiful mosquito net canopy bed, luxury bathroom with double vanity, and shower, beautiful faucets, bidet, automatic flushing toilet and California closets-truly Condé Nast Magazine picture worthy. The three levels of the house make it possible to spread out yet take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding jungle. It seemed that we lived with flocks of Toucans and green parrots and awoke with the haunting sounds of the Howler monkeys. This house is truly a magical place and experience our entire family enjoyed.
Se alojó 9 noches en agosto de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Alexandra L.

By far the best place to stay in Gamboa

A magnificent house with a pool, amazing breezes, a desperate kid or quiet sleeping area (air conditioned)- the house alone is a vacation onto itself with swimming, a pool table, ping pong and more. And then outside the rain forest, lake Gatun... Chimene had amazing recommendations and our trip was near perfect. I’m so relieved we did not stay in the resort but then it was also nice to have it there to use the trails and see their facilities. Recommend Pipeline Road with Saul, the most amazing bird guide; Playa Blanca outside portobelo; walking along the chagres through the resort jn the evening (monkeys!! The most magical forest); drinks on the porch in a Friday night with the da and baseball game below; and experiencing the sad heartbreaking beauty of the town of gamboa. We will return!
Se alojó 7 noches en marzo de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Tom P.

Excellent property and the owners were quite accommodating. Excellent birding! Refreshing pool!

As above. We all recommend the Birdhouse without any reservations and Gamboa has lots to offer.
Se alojó 4 noches en marzo de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

Lisa H.

Unique house and experience

This house is a truly unique experience as it is open to the environment, creatures sounds and all! We had a great time here experiencing and it is perfect for those that love nature. From the moment we arrived in the pouring rain we saw an agouti and as the sun came out so did all the birds! Chimene, who owns the property was very helpful from the off. She put us in touch with a private guide who took us on a boat onto Lake Gutan where we experienced close up the ships going up and down the canal, the local wildlife and local Indians. We stayed out of season, but even in season there is little in the way of restaurants, so you must bring food with you or eat in the local hotel up the road. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need to cook though, it really is home from home. Don't stay here is you don't like bugs or the odd bat flitting about, this house is about as close to nature you can get but still be inside!!
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10/10 Excelente

Ben L.

Spectacular Home in the Jungle!

Our family has traveled all over the world (50+ countries), and we've never stayed in a house quite like this one. We really wanted to get out of Panama City and be closer to the jungle, canal, etc. The home provided a perfect base for 5 nights of our trip in Panama. The architecture and design is very unique, the location is in a nice part of the quiet town of Gamboa, and the Gamboa Rainforest Resort is only a 10-15 minute walk away. We did a sunset boat cruise, the aerial tram tour, the ecological exhibits (butterfly garden, orchid center, and frog house), and the new wildlife rescue center on property. All were pretty good. We cooked most of our meals ourselves in the fantastic kitchen, but we did have a couple meals at the Resort which were actually pretty good. For a family of 6 (2 parents, 2 grandparents, and 2 young children), the house was perfect. The open air design made us feel like part of the jungle, and we enjoyed hearing and seeing birds from the house and decks. Even when it was hot outside, the house always felt very comfortable with all the air flow (and the basement level is air conditioned). The toys, board games, and books were a great hit with our kids, and there were many interesting books upstairs for the adults. We used the swimming pool daily, and we even played a little on the pool table and ping pong table. Chimene, the owner, was delightful to work with and was available before, during, and after our stay to make sure everything went smoothly. I also walked to an ATM and a little convenience store in town and had no issues finding anything. We've been raving about this place to friends and family since we returned, and I expect we will tell anyone visiting Panama it is a "must do" part of their trip. I've rated other vacation houses that were perfectly nice 5 stars....this truly perfect house deserves more like 7 stars.
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10/10 Excelente

Tom M.

Fabulous house in a great location

The house is unique and a special experience. There is plenty to do in the area for day trips but our family also enjoyed hanging at the house where we could read on the deck, watch the parrots fly across the sky, and our college age boys could play ping pong or pool. The kitchen was great and we cooked in for all but one lunch in Panama City. We highly recommend it and the owner, Chimene, was very helpful and considerate.
Se alojó 7 noches en enero de 2016
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10/10 Excelente

Marcelo O.

AMAZING NATURE UNIQUE DESIGN HOUSE

I rented this house with 10 friends for the weekend and we had an amazing time. The house provides an amazing outdoors feeling with the open living room and kitchen design connecting to the nature outside. The swimming pool and deck is amazing and the "kids" play room are perfect for hanging-out while playing pool. On of the best surprises was the FULLY equipped kitchen (as a real home and not as rental house). Even though on the top level there isn't air conditioning, the open design provides a fresh breeze during the day (complemented by fans). If you are looking for a house with lots of contact with nature and to hang out with comfort, this is the perfect house. Be aware: nature = bugs + mosquito The host was very thoughtful and organized. Everything was very well coordinated.
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10/10 Excelente

Caitlin S.

Amazing House for Those Who Love the Outdoors

This house in Gamboa was perfect for me - I loved how it makes you feel like you're living in a tree house. However, it is in the jungle so anyone who wants all the creature comforts without the creatures should probably look elsewhere. Positives: - The house is beautiful and clean. - There are tons of beds in the house so while on a girls trip, no one had to snuggle. - The pool and deck are amazing. I had great plans to hike on day one, but instead I could not tear myself away from the amazing facilities in the house itself. - Nature. There are SO MANY birds that come to the house, humming birds, toucans, etc. - Host. The host is amazing and did a fabulous job facilitating my visit, arranging a guide to lead us from the airport to the house after dark, helping us find a grocery, and arranging for the housekeeper to also cook us local food. - AC. The main levels of the house are not air conditioned (which I love in the tropics) but the basement where the small bedrooms are located had two AC units and fans. I loved that I could have the humidity and breezes of the tropics during the day, but could retreat to AC to sleep at night. Surprises - From the photos I was not 100% clear on the layout. Essentially, there are no completely private areas in the house. This was not a problem for my group, but is something to keep in mind if planning a romantic couples get away. The master bedroom is open to the rest rest of the house, though it is raised above the kitchen. The architecture is AMAZING but may not lend itself to privacy. The basement has 3 bedrooms, all of which have "windows" to the common area, so none of the bedrooms are completely sealed off. 3 beds are located in the common area, which makes going to bed a group effort if they are all occupied. - Animals. The host left the family dog & cat at the property. The pets had caretakers so they were not a problem for my group, just a bit of a surprise. If you are allergic, have that discussion with the host and I'm sure there will be no problems. Negatives (if one considers them negative): This house is OPEN AIR in the main levels. There is no glass, there is no AC. There are only screens. It is in the tropics, it will be warm. And bugs/wild creatures may arrive in the house. While not always ideal, this is what one should expect in a house such as this. If you accept this, the house is for you :) Overall, I loved the house & recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing, outdoor experience in Panama.
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10/10 Excelente

Eric S.

Amazing, unique place to stay

My extended family of 8 stayed at the Bird House in Dec 2014 for six days. Our group consisted of my wife and I, our 2 children (ages 8 & 11), and our 4 parents. The house is a wonderful, unique experience for those looking for something very different from regular hotels. There is plenty of space, the full amenities of home (including very reliable wifi), and amazing decorations that had my wife (a graphic designer) buzzing with ideas. You truly can see the tops of ships on the canal from the deck and there really are birds everywhere. We didn’t catch sight of any monkeys around the property, but there were plenty along pipeline road (5 minute drive away), and there are agoutis and coatis hanging out in the park across the street. Look at the pictures on the site closely to understand how the house is laid out - the exterior walls on the main floors are giant, slatted, sliding panels with screens to keep the bugs out. This means the house feels almost more outdoors than indoors. Our group loved it, and we never felt like our privacy was impinged upon since there is a fair amount of distance to the neighbors, but if you are not an outdoors lover it may feel strange to you to have all the noises from the world around you in your living space. Obviously, there is also no air conditioning, but numerous fans throughout the house keep it quite pleasant. Chimene, the owner, is the perfect “remote host.” She helped us extensively with planning activities prior to our stay in Gamboa and also gave us advice for things to do in other parts of Panama. She had tremendous patience with me as I pinged her with loads of emails. Later in our trip we ended up staying at her treetop “beach platforms” in Rio Mar as well which was a whole other type of cool experience.
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10/10 Excelente

Stacie M.

Creating Family Memories that Last a Lifetime

Our family travels to Panama each year to visit family who live in Panama. To maximize our time together, we will rent a vacation house where we can stay together, share meals, hang out, and go on outings as a group. We are usually able to find something to fit our needs, but rarely have we had the opportunity to mix family time with the adventure of discovering wild Panama. This house in Gamboa was the perfect retreat for reuniting with our family and getting to show our kids the beauty and excitement of Panama’s rainforest and Canal Zone. The house, in which the owner raised her own family, is arranged perfectly to enable families to spend time hanging out together. We were seven adults and 3 kids and the house fit us fine. The well-stocked kitchen made group efforts to produce family meals a breeze. We enjoyed lounging out on the expansive patio, swimming in the pool, and watching the butterflies and hummingbirds swarm around the flowering trees and the tropical birds – even toucans and parrots – flying overhead. You can even see from the pool deck, if you look closely, the barges passing through the canal. Our kids loved the downstairs area with the pool and ping pong tables, and TV with tons of DVDs. In the evenings we would make dinner and serve it family-style on the large dining room table. Early mornings were the perfect time to explore the nearby hiking trails. We visited Pipeline Road and the new Rainforest Discovery Center and checked out the trails around Gamboa resort, which is right down the street. We visited in August which is in the middle of the rainy season and since we were in the rainforest it did rain. Our solution to this was to spend our mornings which were reliably dry and sunny, exploring Gamboa and using the pool and then in the afternoon after lunch we would head to the beach on the Pacific side to escape the rain. Getting to the InterAmerican Highway from the property and over the canal to the beaches was a breeze. The owner of the property has a “platform” property at Rio Mar which we visited and it was the perfect set up to enjoy the beach and take a shower afterwards to remove the sand for the ride home. We liked the “platform” concept and the beach at Rio Mar so much that we plan to rent it for a few days next time we come to Panama. Both properties are It perfect places to disconnect from work and other stresses of life and reconnect with love ones to create memories that last a lifetime.
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10/10 Excelente

Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing. Great spot!

My family and I visited in April, we loved the house and location – we actually stayed in Chimene’s other house just across the driveway, but used the pool and spent quite a bit of time here. This place is fabulous! I woke one morning and my first sight as I opened my eyes was of two tamarin monkeys playing in the trees. What a great way to wake up! There are several really great hikes directly from the house. We saw four different types of monkeys, sloths, agouties, coatimundies, leaf cutter ants, a crocodile…. and a zillion different birds. Definitely hike up the pipeline road to the nature center to see the hummingbirds! When you come back from hikes and days out, the pool is just perfect to relax and cool off. We can’t wait to go back.

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Propietario/a: Chimene Longwater

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Hi, I'm Chimene Longwater. I was born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Savannah, Georgia. My husband and I moved to Panama in 1989 when he became a staff scientist with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Our three children were all born in Panama and raised in Gamboa and consider themselves lucky beyond belief to have been given the opportunity to call Panama and especially Gamboa their home. I would love others to see the beauty and enjoy the uniqueness of the house that we designed with our close friends Patrick Dillon and Beth Coates.

Our daughters have recently graduated college and are making spirits in San Francisco and art in Oaxaca. Our son is a junior at Colorado College. We moved to Miami where my husband was the founding Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President for Education at Frost Science, and where we still live.

We travel back to Panama frequently to visit our two homes in Gamboa, our Rio Mar Beach Platforms and our coffee farm in Boquete. With have explored every part of Panama from the mountains to the jungles, both coasts and the islands of Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Las Perlas and Coiba.

Por qué escogió este alojamiento

We designed and built this property because Gamboa is a historical gem preserved in time, and located only 25 minutes from Panama City, traffic permitting. Gamboa is a unique and fantastic place to enjoy the beauty of the tropics with all of its lush and exuberant wildlife juxtaposed with the industrial history of the Panama Canal. We love the combination of the natural and cultural history of Gamboa, and it was the ideal location for the home and life we wanted to build for ourselves.

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Gamboa is the last Panama Canal Zone town that remains mostly unchanged from its origins in the 1930's. It has the good fortune of being at the end of the road, situated halfway up the Panama Canal nestled within Soberania National Park. The Panama Canal borders Gamboa to the west, Soberania National Park forms the eastern and northern limits of the town, and the Chagras borders its southern edge. Gamboa is completely surrounded by forest and water.

Whatever your interest in tropical nature, it is exuberant in Gamboa and in the nearby forests and waterways. Find world class birding or jungle trekking on Pipeline Road which begins 2 km from our house, or superb peacock bass and snook fishing on Gatun Lake or the Chagres River. If you look you will see 100s of species of birds, at least 3 species of monkeys, anteaters, agoutis, coatis, capybara, sloths, caiman and, with luck and persistence, the possibility of kinkajou, jaguarundi, ocelots, maybe even jaguar.

Gamboa is a lovely, tranquil town for early morning or late afternoon walks or runs. One can appreciate the daily activity of the Panama Canal Dredging Division, watch big ships transit the Canal, hear the sounds of the jungle and appreciate the remarkable architecture and town planning of the old Panama Canal Zone.

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