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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms92 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro
  • Tortuga Beach
  • Starfish Beach
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪1 min walk‬

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Brand NEW Home Over on the Water

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
  • Living/dining area
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (5)
The price is AU$229
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Brand NEW Home Over on the Water

About the area

Punta Caracol

This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Playa El Istmito and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm.

What's nearby

  • Paunch Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bluff Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • La Gruta Cave - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Carenero Island - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oasis The View - ‬19 min drive
  • Restaurante Tropical Birds

About this property

Entire place

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

Family-friendly Unforgettable Vacation at over the water house.

The original Yellow/Blue house of Big Bight, Isla Colon is fully equipped, kitchen with refrigerator, stove, living room with TV, DVD, movie list. Bed-linen and towels, hot water, external shower, ceilling fans in the bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, sundeck with lounge chairs, hammock over the water, Eco-friendly utilities, water floats, snorkel gear. Full ocean and mountains view. Clear and clean waters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. Caribbean Coral reef barrier few steps and around, rich sealife: Fish, crabs, lobster, dolphins watching. One of the best accomodations in Bocas del Toro.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Poli Rodriguez

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Not allowed inside only external areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 990 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Note from host: Advice before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 24 x 7 adult supervision recommended

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: Only with onwer approval
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Family friendly Unforgettable Vacation at Over the Water House

Family-friendly Unforgettable Vacation at over the water house. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie & Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Island Getaway – Great Stay with Poli!
We had a wonderful experience in Bocas Del Toro! The property was exactly as advertised—peaceful, clean, and perfect for a relaxing escape. Poli was an amazing host: friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful. The island itself is beautiful and felt very safe, even with our young children (ages 6, 8, and 10). One travel tip: be cautious when booking with AirPanama, as they changed our flight time last-minute, which caused a delay in our arrival. We ended up using Flytrip instead, which provided a much smoother and more exclusive travel experience.Be sure to take Poli’s recommendations for tours, drivers, and shops—they were more reasonably priced and added a lot of value to our trip. Highly recommend this stay for families looking for a safe and memorable adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick C., Lethbridge/Calgary, AB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost magical
Short water taxi ride from Saigon dock. Very quiet and relaxing location with stunning sunset views. All the comforts of home(except AC)but cooled off during the evening. Poli was extremely helpful and was always in communication. On site helper Ronald was very helpful and was always around to assist if needed. Few no see ems at night but bug spray helped. We are already considering a future visit with family and use both houses!Thank you Poli and Ronald
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Sunset
Quiet paradise in Bocas del Toro. Juan was amazing taking us in the water taxi to and from dock and helping with luggage. Restaurants in the area were great. Downside was lots of little biting bugs. Bocas town is a little rough around the edges. Poli was helpful arranging taxis and providing information.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great place to get away from it all. Easy to snorkel off the dock!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not for us
Jacob, Poli and Lyo are lovely to work with. Unfortunately this was my family of 3s least favorite party of our vacation. We like to explore and move around and this was much too remote. For someone who wants to get away, read a book, and cook your own meals it would be fine. However, the cousions on the furniture are plastic so it is very hard to get comfortable. Everywhere around the area rains yet this is the only location we experienced the plastic cousions on couches and chairs. Even slip covers would be helpful. Ultimately we used the sheet from one of our beds to cover the inside couch in the day so we didn't stick to it and sat on to of the pillows on the outside couch. The complimentary boat ride to town is a thoughtful touch but is only offered at 11, which is too late to get on any excursions and the complimentary boat ride back to the house is only at 2, which is much too early. Outside of that it is about 75 to pay for a boat ride. There is no access to land. The snorkeling was nice, though it rained a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
We had the absolute best time on our trip. We snorkeled, swam and went kayaking. Poli is a wonderful host and our communication was seamless. The kids agreed it was the best trip ever. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal!
The property was exactly as advertised, and Poli was attentive to our needs. We visited during the off season and were blown away by the quiet solitude of the property the beautiful water, and the kind and attentive caretaker that chauffeured us around in the boat and ensured we had everything we needed. We'll be reserving this again, hopefully the road work will be completed on Isla Colon when we return (it was a mess)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

atara s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful remote location
Unbelievable view on a more remote island. Excellent if you’re looking to relax away from the crowds and enjoy the beautiful water and view. It requires preparation (bring food and water) but it’s worth it. We spent two days there and it was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We loved staying at Poli's place. The view was amazing! We used the two kayaks that are shared between the two houses. We brought our own snorkling equipment (lots of fish around the house). Before we got to the house, we stopped by Tutty N Fish Seafood market to pick up snapper and shrimp to cook - I brought Old Bay seasoning from home. We also stopped at Duo's Market for gallon jugs of water, and meats, cheese & crackers to make a charcuterie. We brought instant coffee and powdered coffee creamer from home. I had a soft cooler bag and some ice packs that we packed from the mainland to keep groceries cool until we could check in at 2:45pm. One day, we took advantage of the 11am transfer from the house to eat lunch in town. We took a water taxi from Casa Papaya restaurant in Bocas to Red Frog Beach. Then, later taxied to the Firefly restaurant on Isla Bastimentos and was able to get a water taxi back to the house. The windows were open all day and night to allow the breeze through. This was only an issue when the birds in the mangroves and trees were singing very loudly early in the morning (around 3am). Pack earplugs. Do not pack a hair dryer or curling iron - they require too much electricity to use at the house. If you have a battery powered fan, bring it. Bugs were not really an issue when the breeze is flowing through the house. If you love nature, then this is the place for you...plenty of fish, birds singing, beautiful sunsets, ocean breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A boat ride away
The property was as advertised. The property owner was fantastic - ask and she delivers - transportation, drivers - assistance with other properties in Panama City. We three are in our 70s so many of the activities were not used - SCUBA diving. If you want rest, relaxation, beautiful sunrise, sunset, a swim in the cool ocean, this is the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing experience
My girlfriend and i stayed at this amazing house from November 16- November 20th. Our original day to return was November 19th. We loved the place so much that we decided to stay another night. Poli (host) was absolutely helpful with helping us get around the island. The house is very tranquil and we are looking to book the same house in the very near future. This is a place if you want total peace and quiet. We were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful water, kayaks, jet skis, and watch the beautiful fish and stingrays from inside of the house with the glass floor. We cooked most of the time and everything worked perfectly. We even had a local dog come hang out with us for a few days. We did not want to leave. The only drawback was that we got bitten by mosquitoes but overall an amazing experience. We did go during the Panama strike so some things were very expensive (cab ride from the Costa Rican border to Admirante where the boat takes you to Bocas). Also during the strike, most boats were not running as much in the evenings due to gas shortage so a one way boat ride (15 minutes to the house) was $70. So we got some groceries and stayed at the house for a couple of days. However Poli does have boat arrangements for free from 11AM-2PM so we did take advantage of that to go see other parts of the island. Great house and great host!! Thank you Poli :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view
We had an amazing time! The property was clean and well stocked. The views were amazing, we were able to jump off our porch into the water. The snorkeling was amazing. Pali was absolutely amazing she helped us in every way possible. The most helpful host we have ever had! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., White Rock, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
The water is so clear you can watch the fish swim around the deck and through the glass floor in the living space. We loved the place and would definitely consider coming back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning!
The property was absolutely stunning. The host is very responsive to any questions or requests. We will stay here anytime we go to Bocas del Toro. We highly recommend booking this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall this stay and property was AMAZING, Cant wait to go back
I was very impressed with this property overall. Staying at this property is something everyone should experience in a life time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful island house.
The house is in good condition and feels like home. We loved the views from the deck and spent most of our time there. I loved rocking in the hammock and listening to the waves and feeling the breeze off the ocean. We took a trip to another part of the island to snorkel but we actually saw more fish right under the house. We even had a ray visit several times. During the day we took a short boat ride to Bocas Town for fun but it was nice to have a quiet place to stay at night. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Redondo Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Bocas Adventure
This home was a delight to stay in for 10 days. The home was clean, the kitchen well stocked and the appliances easy to use. The snorkeling around the home was fabulous with numerous varieties of colorful fish and corals all around. It was so convenient, some of the best snorkeling we have ever experienced was right around the house. The very best part of our stay, was the wonderful hospitality we received from our host's. They were warm and generous, and offered great suggestions for dinner and transportation in town. This property would be our first choice in renting, when we return to Bocas del Toro. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., West kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Bocas Del Toro
We can't say enough great things about this property. Poli and Lyo are great hosts and have created a little piece of paradise minutes from Bocas town. The accommodations were comfortable, clean and quiet. The house is situated right on top of a coral reef with amazingly clear blue water, teaming with sea life. No need to go on a snorkelling trip as the best fish are right under and around the house. We saw sting rays, squid, Angel fish, sea cucumbers, needle fish and huge schools of little green sardines. The glass floor in the living room was really awesome. We had no issues with mosquitos during our stay, but it always a good idea to have bug spray when coming to the tropics. Amazing sunsets every night, viewed from the beautiful, spacious, private deck. Having the complimentary boat ride to town each day was really helpful in getting groceries or just wanting to walk around town for a few hours. We spent 5 nights here and from check-in to check-out, our hosts were there to greet us. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who likes to unwind, relax and basically just chill out. We would highly recommend this property and we hope to be able to come back again soon. Sarah & Mike P
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sonia f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay and experience at this property. The hostess Poli went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Helpful in every possible way. The house was clean , very comfortable and had all the necessities. We recommend this property. We will be back for sure . Thank you Poli and Leo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever!
Property wad clean and beautiful. Not fancy, but had everything we needed. Caretaker wad great and Poli and Lyo were awesome as well. Poli was very promete with any questions I had or anything I needed. The beds were comfortable and clean. Property is off grid. Solar with generador, and water from cistern. The only bad thing I could say is that the hot wter was tricky to figure out in the shower but that is because we were conserving by taking camp showers. The folks before us had wasted water so we were asked to be careful. Expected with an off-grid house. The caretaker takes you to town at 11 am and picks you up at 2pm every day. If you want to go at different times, Poli has water taxi contactfor you. It cost us about 20 bucks for 4 of us the one day we decided to stay in town later. All in all, if you are looking for tradicional luxury with long hot showers and over the top pampering, this place is not for you. But if you are looking for relaxing family or friend time with snorking right outside and beautiful sunset views like we were, this was perfect for us and we can't wait to go back! Thank you Poli, Lyo and Ernesto. We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Experience
An amazing experience! A great place to get away to relax. Ernesto the boat captain and house maintainer was so polite and Poli was wonderful. She ensured that we had a taxi waiting for us when we left and took care of everything. The house is clean and a great way to get away into the woods without being in the woods. There were cute geckos at night and we had no issues with bugs. An absolutely once in a lifetime experience with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa at Bocas
The house was a lovely and peaceful getaway! Recommended although I did get a TON of bug bites at night so plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
My wife and I are in our 70s we’re looking for peace. Well we found it in spades. The snorkeling was amazing as well as the viewing though the glass floor absolutely amazing. The hosts were there at every request welcoming and warm Wish we could stay forever!!!! Thank you creating such a beautiful space
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique experience
We stayed here for 3 days in early August. The location is fantastic and we had a great time. Poli and her husband are very helpful and nice. Note that there are other similar houses on the water in the neighborhood (they have been built in recent time). During our stay, most of the other houses were empty, but in high season you would probably hear sounds from the other houses. Also note that if you like airconditioning, this is not your place. During our stay, there was hardly any wind, so the heat stays inside during the night. We did not have any issues with mosquitoes. Small point of improvement is that the kitchen equipment was a bit sparse, but Poli was helpful with some small additions. It was a unique experience for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely respite
Poli was an incredibly helpful and thoughtful host. Ernesto was a great caretaker of the property. It was a highlight of our trip to stay in the blue house. We appreciated the daily boat ride into town. It was a peaceful and regenerative stay. Note: the green Off is essential to protect yourself from no se ums.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022