Independent in Chiriqui Grande from NZ$66

"A perfect combination of private accommodations with access to a personal captain to travel to some of the amazing places the area has to offer. Plenty of wildlife including: Dolphins, starfish, sloths, monkeys, geckos, many types of fish and birds. Access to the kayaks and paddleboards was great too. Amazing how calm the water was a certain times of the day. "

"This was my family’s first trip to Bocas and this property was the main reason I wanted to visit this area of Panama. My husband, adult kids and their partners stayed at the property for a week and it was amazing, despite the rainy weather. The house was setup perfectly with 2 upstairs bedrooms and a shared bath. Downstairs there was a bedroom and bath that also opened into the main living area. The property is very remote but it’s worth the trip. We loved being on the calm Caribbean side of the ocean with access to snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking right out our front door. We also loved access to the hiking trails at the back of the property where we saw many sloths, howler monkeys, birds and other wildlife. My husband and I spent a night in the treehouse and got to wake up to the jungle coming alive at daybreak. The hosts were great and we took advantage of Jose’s culinary skills when he made us the best meal of our trip for dinner. We had in home massages and we visited the bat cave. We also spent the only sunny day we had at starfish beach. Another very cool part of the trip was the on property caretaker’s 2 dogs. They were so sweet and kept us company and safe. We also met some neighbor dogs while out hiking that walked with us. It truly was magical and I would definitely go back to Panama. Brush up on your Spanish, as while most locals speak a little English knowing a little Spanish is definitely helpful. "

"Amazing hotel.We loved every minute of our time here."

"This a truly unique property. It is indeed a floating home. It floats just off the shore in a bay along the main land in the far western area of Panama. While there isn’t any azure blue water that fancy Caribbean resorts will show you, it is a beautiful and peaceful spot. The place is very clean, comfortable and easy to use. Dave and Shelley are 10 in their friendliness and readiness to please. Our friends, my spouse and I wanted to get way off the beaten track, and WOW we succeeded!!! Thanks Dave and Shelly. "