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Casa Anzuelo is an oceanfront home that is all about the water and nature.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Portobelo, Colon
  • Blanca Beach
    1 min walk
  • Isla Mamey
    9 min drive
  • Portobelo National Park
    24 min drive
  • Colon (ONX-Enrique Adolfo Jimenez)
    103 min drive

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The price is AU$175
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 1 min walk
  • Isla Mamey - 9 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 25 min drive
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 25 min drive
  • Mirador Perú - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Restaurante Casa X - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Quijote - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Anzuelo is an oceanfront home that is all about the water and nature.

Casa Anzuelo is located on the Caribbean in the coastal rain forest of Portobelo National Park. The house is two story with separate entrances, two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, living room in air-conditioned comfort. Snorkel/fish right off the dock in a beautiful lagoon behind the reef. Ninety percent of the photos were taken within a hundred yards of the house. Truly a nature lover/ocean lover paradise. There are many options to explore locally from ziplines to fishing charters, diving charters and sailing charters. The people in the village are extremely friendly, and there is plenty of exploring locally. Snorkeling is safe and beautiful in the lagoon and at the local reefs. Watch schools of sardines and Blue Tangs swim past the dock. Hike up the mountain behind the house for amazing views of the Caribbean blues. From up there you can see across to beautiful Portobelo! Enjoy the wild nature in foliage and critters along the way. Take advantage of the peaceful scenery and let yourself relax and rejuvenate at CasaAnzuelo Panama! Beinevendio! 🇵🇦
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim Boren

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets of ANY size or kind allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Strictly prohibited under the age of 10

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No glass containers allowed on the dock
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Casa Anzuelo is an oceanfront home that is all about the water and nature. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in lovely place
Jim was a superb host and the accommodation is really nice with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The village is simple and friendly and the wildlife great - monkeys and sloths. The lagoon and reef outside the property is really interesting. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, lovely apartment in a remote location
Jim was a great host from the start. Super friendly, accomidating, always ready to give recommendations, arrange anything I needed. Jim is just a great host and a lovely guy. The place itself is in a beautiful remote location right on the sea front with its own pier. The house is just outside of the small town of Jose del Mar. It can be quite the adventure to find the first time and would recommend a 4x4 if driving. But Jim will happily guide you in. The nearest mini supermarket is a 20-30 minute drive away, with a great restaurant (Panamarina) only 15 mins by car. The place is comfortable, clean and well furnished. The wifi reliable which is incredible given the location. The only small thing is its worth giving the pans and plates a quick clean before cooking. In summary, amazing host, lovely place and a great remote escape into nature.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Panama Getaway
The house and the property were very well managed, the accommodations also met my needs very well. Casa Anzuelo is a place to escape from the world, so if your goal is a peaceful place to read, think and enjoy the ocean & the warmth of the weather, then this is the place for you. Jim, the owner, was great to speak with regarding everything in the area as well as the background and history of Panama, and was willing to assist or help in anything that you needed. A great host!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, undeveloped area, but best part is the host, Jim
We had to leave early, because a power outage prevented my wife from using her C-pap, and, unknown to us, she was already sick with flu--we had to come back to the states. But Jim could not have been nicer or more honorable about the situation. In addition, his knowledge of the area and its wildlife added great richness to our experience, and he is beyond generous with his time. If you like exploring a remote area of the word, and snorkeling in fantastic waters, you will love this place. We learned a lot in the short time we were there. I just wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Saint Charles, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Jim was the perfect host. We enjoyed time sitting on the porch listening to his stories. He gave us the history of the village as well as advice on our continued travel. The house, village, beach and ocean were beautiful! Even offered beach shoes for us to wear! Great first stop on our Panama grand adventure!😎
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
The "casa" was fully equipped with clean dishes, cookware, linens and towels. The location is perfect if you are looking to be away from the busy city and enjoy day trips exploring Panama. The owner Jim was so friendly and accommodating. Every day we came back from exploring and tell him about our adventure. He would fill us in on a bit of history about the area as we swapped stories. The people in the village we very nice. We were there over Carnaval so we had the chance to dance and celebrate with them. We truly enjoyed every minute of our stay. We highly recommend Jim and Casa Anzuelo in Jose Pobre, Panama.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unplugged
When we first were driving to the house I kept thinking that it was in the back of beyond. It was, but that was also what made it fun. Jim was a great host. His place is was right on the ocean. He has a kayak, snorkel gear, etc. which we were able to use to see the under water lava beds with the fish swimming in the sections that have voids. He also put us onto going to a near-by island where we spent a pleasant day. There is no internet so it was fun to unplug and have fun in nature with the howler monkeys in the hills behind or in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird Watchers Paradise
An off the main path experience, Jim was a great and gracious host, he went out of his way to make sure everything was right. Casa Anzuelo is a very well equipped and comfortable place to stay. Sitting in the rockers on the front porch you can see a variety of birds , a sloth and her baby just down the road. and the pet chicken and dogs greets you every morning. It is not a 5 star resort but if you want to experience Panama at it's finest Casa Anzuelo is a great place to do that. It is very nice to open the window in the morning and hear the jungle wake up. Highly recommended for the people that want the out of the way, adventure. Thank You Jim, for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anouk J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a paradise in the middle of nature
Jim and Shirley are the best host you could wish for 🙏🏼
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress Free
If you want to get away from the crowds this is the perfect place. Lots to do and they provide what you need and give you advice on where to go and what to do. The price is well worth it for all there is to do there. Thank you, Jim and Shirley
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cledith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Anzuela, in Jose Pobre - Find yourself, at the endo of the road.
Secluded, tranquil, idyllic… If you want a getaway, far from the madding crowd, Casa Anzuela is it. 118 miles from Panama City’s Congrejo district, you’ve got 45 minutes of top cruising speed, until you hit Colon. Take a right and you’ll cover 50 miles, in 2 hours, along a 2 lane coastal road. Let your co-pilot or back seat drivers take pictures and do the oohs and ahs, as you’ll need to focus on the Long and Winding Road, with serious pot holes. I kid you not, these will hide in shadows and jump out at you. BE CAREFUL! In Puerto Linda, stop on the left and pick up some groceries. Full liquor, beer and wine. At around 52 miles down the sea lane, you’ll come to an unprepossessing offshoot to the left. You might see the battered sign “Casique”. Get off at the 1st part of the intersection, where it’s a relatively smooth transition. There’s a hut on the left where the guy sells veggies and has medium size heads-on frozen shrimp, $4/lb. These are quite tasty. Cruise carefully along 5 miles of dirt road (making a left at the cross) and then you’ll hit the end of the world, as we know it, (Jose Pobre). Keep left and go behind everything. You’ll come to a white bridge. Take the ford to the right, Henry. 3-4 houses down is Casa Anzuela. Park in the secluded area in front of the dilapidated pier, under the mangroves and head in, to the house. Downstairs is yours. Upstairs are your delightful hists, Jim and Shirley. Jim resembles a tall Hobbit, with striking blue eyes and Shirley could be out of Lothlorien. They are awesome! Laid back, mellow, intelligent and informative, I unexpectedly found two new, great friends. The house has everything you’ll need. The bed is comfy and the pillows downy. Ducks, chickens, 2 and 3 toed sloths and other stuff, if you’re a nature lover. The water is crystal clear. The kayak quickly takes you to the reef and great snorkeling. Dive shops abound, for SCUBA enthusiasts. Nearby are other really good, economical restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. Jim and Shirley will give you the deets. I had a great time and highly recommend this place, Casa Anzuela. Videos and fotos on my YouTube Channel Panama - Colon, Portobelo, Jose Pobre, Casa Anzuela Thanks, Jim and Shirley!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janitzel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Son lo máximo 💯
Sherly y Jim son muy hospitalarios, cariñosos y atentos. La casa es preciosa, pero importante que lleves Off para los mosquitos. Tienen una vista muy hermosa y la verdad quedamos encantados. 💯 🌊You are awesome guys!

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F., Longueuil, Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place !
We had a very pleasant stay. Jim is a very nice host and he always makes sure that everything is correct. The house is simple but confortable. In the rainy season, however, it is necessary to pay attention to the road to reach the house.The inhabitants of the small village are really very welcoming.The snorkeling close to the house was nice. Place very exotic and we recommend it for people who like to be away from busy city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

family Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place at the end of the world
We have had a very nice stay at the house of Jim. Thanks again. Really enjoyed al of it. It is really a place at the and of the world. No shops no entertainment but natur. You have to like it and we did. Nice snorkeling in front of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023