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Bocas Town Vacation house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 0.2 mi
Not suitable for children
Car not necessary
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Enjoy our Orange House on the outskirst of Bocas Town in the local neighbourhood of Saigon Bay. Saigon bay is located a short 15 minutes walk or a $1 taxi ride to town.

The Orange house is located on a property which consists of 5 rental houses, all build over the water and connected by wooden walkways. The Orange house is located to the front of the other houses and so enjoys unobstructed views from both the top and bottom terrace across the Bay toward the mainland of Panama and Costa Rica, perfect for sunsets.

Downstairs we have a spacious bathroom, fully furnished and equipped kitchen with full size fridge and cooker and dining area leading to the relaxation deck with outdoor lounge, dining table, sun loungers and hammok . Upstairs There are two bedrooms, with the front bedroom with king size bed, walk in closet and aircon. This bedroom also has spectacular views across the bay and a smart tv with cable tv. The second bedroom has a queen size bed with aircon and cable tv.

Saigon Bay is a friendly, typical Panamanian, neighborhood with it's collection of guesthouses, shacks and family homes. If you want to experience local island living, then this is the ideal location. Being just outside of town, you are away from the hussle and bussle of town parties and clubs, but close enough to get around and enjoy them when you want to. There is a local supermarket just a block away to stock up from.

The closest beach is Saigon Beach located just a few hundred meters down the path. Prettier beaches can be found further to the north of the island including Bluff beach to the east and Drago to the North. Bluff beach can be reached by taxi or bicycle (for the more energetic) and Drago can be reach by bus which leaves every alternative hour from the central park in town and can be hailed from anywhere along it's route.

We provide kayaks for you to enjoy (free of charge) during your stay and offer laundry service (at a fee) should you need it. We also provide beach towels on request and a change of linen or towels on request. Wifi is available in the house and we also have a safe in your house for you to store valuables. We have SUP's (standup paddle boards) and snorkeling gear for our guests to use and bike rental can be arranged here on the property at a reasonable rate.

In the event that you need larger accommodations for bigger parties, or if the dates you require are booked for the Orange house, feel free to contact us about our two purple houses which consist of 2 double bedrooms each and are also fully equipped with large front decks. The purple houses are located just behind the Orange house.

The bocas islands have a huge garbage problem and we ask our guests to take advantage of the drinking water filling service that Bocas Brewery offer (located on Saigon Beach) in order to reduce the amount of plastic purchase and waste produced. We also ask our guests to separate their garbage during their stay in order to recyle as best we can to reduce our footprint on this already challenged island.

If you are looking for a comfortable home, within a local and ecclectic neighborhood in order to get a real feel for living in Bocas, then this is a great location.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed
1 Family bathroom

Families

Not suitable for children
No pets allowed

Access

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private garden
Patio
Waterfront
Balcony or terrace

Sea view
Boat available
Bicycles available
Deck
Internet access
Safe
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Toaster
TV
Satellite TV
Ceiling Fans
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Our house is located right next door, so you are just easy shout out away, but each house has it's own deck for private relaxation. If you need help, we'll be available, but if you are looking to get away from it all, you'll hardly notice us at all.

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OVER THE WATER RENTALS - footsteps from the beach – Home 3923286

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OVER THE WATER RENTALS - footsteps from the beach – Home 3923286

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

We request that all guests consider recycling in order to help us reduce garbage. The islands resources are limited, so using power and water conservatively is most welcome. We do live in a local neighbourhood and so we requests that guests respect other guests as well as local families by not making noise late at night.

No parties on the property
No loud music after midnight
No smoking in the house - only on the outdoor deck

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Marlin/jeanne K.

Calendar last updated:: 21 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 13
Based in:: Panama

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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Chrissy O

Calgary, Canada

Fantastic accommodation in Bocas!

Mar 2019

My family of four spent 6 nights at Purple House 2. It was lovely. The house was spotless and well equipped for us to make some of our own meals. Jeanne and her husband were amazing hosts. Jeanne&… More

14 Apr 2019

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Mairi W

Ottawa, Canada

Good Choice ....but there is this one little thing

Feb 2018

Hello, We stayed in the Orange House for 10 nights in Feb. The Orange House is located in Saigon Bay, a village made up of mostly local panamanians, some expats, businesses (saw mill, bed and breakfa… More

4 Mar 2018

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Response from the owner

Hi Mairi, I can only apoogize if you felt shouted at. As you know, Jeanne had been extremely ill for 2 weeks and I had also come down with the same and didn't realise that my tone was so abrupt. We try to accommodate all our guests including those looking for a quiet location to get away from it all and that's why we ask guests to reduce the noise they make after 10pm especially as sound carries over the water so easily. Yes, the neighborhood can be noisy at times especially with the construction next door. Fortunately the community has been able to help to rebuild Momo's home and he and his family are safely back in it. We do try not to add to the noise of the neighborhood at night and apologize if my tone was abrupt, Jeanne is always the one to handle such things as that is her forte while I deal with property maintenance but she was just not able to get out of bed due to being so ill. I will work on making my tone more friendly for those very rare occassions when she is too sick to deal with the guests. The BBQ rental is a $5 charge as we clean the bbq getting it ready for the next guests. We didn't do this before and within just a few uses, the bbq was soiled and damaged through scraping to a point where it could not be used by guests without health issues. We replaced the bbq and decided to charge a stipend in order to keep it clean to a level that everyone could be comfortable with along with supplying the tools to cook with and the gas. So far we had only received positive reviews on this offer, but as this is a new service, we will consider if guests are happy or not with it and if we receive any additional negative ratings on the offer of the bbq for a charge, then perhaps we will not offer it in future. We learn from each experience and again apologize if you felt shouted at. Jeanne is feeling much better now and is dealing with the guests with her usual enthusiasm and smile, sorry you missed that from her during your stay. It was the first time she is has been that ill in many years and it knocked her badly, so I am so relieved she is back to her usual self again.

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Nicholas B

Perfect honeymoon destination!

Jul 2017

My wife and I stayed at the over the water rental for our honeymoon this past July, and it was incredible! Jeanne is an incredible and energetic host and knows the area inside and out, never hesitatin… More

20 Aug 2017

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Wonderful

Jul 2017

Great location, house was perfect for our needs, beautiful view, and the host was incredible. Jeanne filled us in on all the great spots in Bocas to eat, shop, and explore. She didn't let us do… More

21 Jul 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much Kelly and Tom. It has been such a pleasure having you come and stay with us. You know you are always welcome back.

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George R

Seattle

Tranquil and Comfortable Rental

Apr 2016

I stayed in the Orange House for 3 weeks while attending Spanish courses nearby. I found the accommodations to be very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked, the bed is very comfortable, and the de… More

23 May 2016

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How do I pay for my holiday?

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Marlin/Jeanne (the owner) a message.

If Marlin/Jeanne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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