Big Creek, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama
#5 of 34 Holiday rentals in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.0
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Alexander
GermanyI can’t think of anything
Very high quality standard - visually, technically and functionally You immediately feel at home and want for nothing! Super nice and service orientated hosts PS: the pictures are real Thanks for that moment 👌
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Tomas
United KingdomNothing!
Really lovely property in a great location with nice hosts.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Tatjana
United StatesPeaceful and secluded
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Dashaina
United StatesAt 6am the howler monkeys were in full chorus, which was unexpected. They were extremely loud for about 30-45 mins, it sounded as if they were out on the porch at one point (such is how loud and close they were). The bathroom does not have a door to close it off from the bedroom, though the toilet and shower are set far enough in for some privacy. The yard is enclosed by trees along the sides, but the entrance has no gate and people walking by can see straight in, so if you are in the kitchen you can be seen from the entry to your yard. The side of the yard with the couch does not have thick enough plants along the side, and one blind seemed to be missing, so you can be seen from that side if the neighbors pull in to their driveway. There was some kind of construction or yard work going on nearby, and surprisingly going on during the weekend. The driveway to the house next door, is along the side of the unit we stayed in, when the occupant returns in their pick up truck with music on, you will hear it and the motor.
The location is tucked away off of the main road, directly across from a two local restaurants. The lodges are tucked in amoung manicured palms that create thick privacy fencing along the side of each. The kitchen is open, but has a roof over it and the entire seating area, which includes a table with bench seating, and a lounging, built-in couch area, which was wide enough for two people to lay on next to each other comfortably. There are bowls, plates, servingware, pans with lids, soap for dishwashing, a sink for washing, and sponge. There is a coffee pot that cooks over the gas stove, and some seasonings that appeared to be left by previous guests. There are outlets for electricity out on the porch, a small water hose and a working fan. There was one blind that rolled down for privacy. The bedroom and adjoining bathroom are enclosed behind a locking door. Inside there are built in bench seating along one wall, wooden shutters that open and close, and light weight gauze curtains that allow for privacy and natural light to enter the room if the window shutters are tilted open. There is A/C that stays cold and plenty of pressurized hot water in the sink and shower. There are places to put your belongings and hangers inside an open closet area. There are lights for both bathroom and bedroom seperately, as well as side lamps for each side of the bed on separate switches. There are plenty of electrical outlets throughout the room which include ports for phone and tablet charging. Each lodge includes its own small enclosed front yard. There is a common aread with a picnic table and BBQ, as well as filter water for guests to use during there stay. The property is behind a chained high fence and a secure wooden gate with latch. The property managers live on site and are easily reachable via whatsapp. They also provide a number to secure a taxi for picking you up to whereever you need to go. The internet was fast and worked well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Ali
NetherlandsIf you don’t like howling monkeys you may not like them howling in the morning.
The location and the room were great. Daniella was fantastic and very helpful. She really cares about her guests and goes above and beyond for their comfort. Thank you Daniella!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Jill
United StatesWe work remotely so we often used the big table on the patio as our desk. We would have loved a fan to help keep us cool and to blow the bugs away! :)
Absolutely loved our stay. The property and rooms are beautifully designed with comfort, privacy, and an appreciation for nature in mind. The outdoor patio and kitchen give you the feeling of staying in a small home. The location is tucked away just off the main street and is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Bocas Town, while still being easily accessible by motorbike. If you love surfing, Bluff and Paunch are close by. We're definitely planning on staying here when we return to Bocas :) *Tip: It's 100% worth it to have your own motor transportation instead of relying on taxis or bicycles (even e-bikes). You can rent a motorbike down the street at Skullys!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Kempkes
NetherlandsWe only missed wine glasses but really can't think of anything else
Great hosts Flo and Pierre! They have build such a beautiful place with complete wooden lodges. Very spacious both inside and outside, built with a great eye for details. Complete kitchen outside which we used in the evenings after having lunch on the beach. Top seating area outside with lovely view at the fantastic garden. Hauling monkeys nearby and many birds. Really loved the area, outside the busy town and on the way to Paunch and Bluff beach. We rented their bikes, good quality, Flo helped us a great deal as we got stuck in a roadblock and Flo informed Avis we were getting in late to return our car. The guy was really waiting for us after office hours. Definitely go there!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Amanda
United StatesThe A/C didn’t work correctly during our stay. They tried to fix it, but couldn’t get it to work correctly, it turned off during the night and wouldn’t come back on until morning.
Beautiful with all the surrounding plants making it feel very private.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Tree
Costa RicaNo complaints here!
The lodging is really well designed and the host was super nice.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Megan
United StatesIn a word, everything. the design of the lodge is brilliant. The property owned by two brothers, one is the architect, the other the builder. Perfect for relaxing on the outdoor chaise whether it is is sunny or raining, the outdoor kitchen, the natural light in the bathroom, awesome shower. The bedding, towels, pillows all excellent quality. The host Flo was beyond accommodating to our every question or request. The property is almost invisible from the road so no passers by invading the property - you feel like you are in your own little lodge in the forest. Wake-up to howler monkeys, toucans, sounds of the birds. The location, walking distance to Ciao Pizza, Scully’s bar and restaurant, the Lazy Pirate where we rented ATVs - so quiet and relaxing and away from the town. Taxi to town (if you want to go there) is 3$.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Volker
GermanyForget the luxury hotels in Bocas! These adorable cabanas are way better. The two brothers Florian and Pierre designed and built the bungalows themselves and furnished them with great attention to detail. The huts are located in the middle of a wonderfully designed plant world. Besides, the guys are really nice. The complex is perfectly maintained and has a great style. You immediately feel at home here.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Homer
United KingdomOne thing that might put people off is that any time you want to go into Bocas Town, you're going to need to get a taxi. There is no water taxi dock/jetty nearby, so you'll need to do this for pretty much everything, including: - shopping for provisions - eating out (other than at the local places) - visiting other islands - going on excursions There are no buses or taxi ranks on the island, so it's a case of walking and waiting for one to come along with room for you in it. NOTE!!! Taxi drivers don't always know where the lodge is if you mention it by name. Instead, just tell them to take you to Skully's (everyone in Bocas seems to know where that is) and walk from there. Or, if you're just landing and have your suitcases, just tell them it's the left turn just before Skully's/Ciao pizza.
The accommodation is beautiful and the lodge really feels like part of the jungle it's surrounded by. Although it's far enough from Bocas Town to be peaceful, there are still enough options for food and drink to keep things varied. The lodge comes with an outdoor kitchen area, which makes for a great place to have breakfast or to lounge and take in the surrounding nature. There's also a communal area with a large table and barbecue for communal meals if you prefer. A really nice, three minute walk away there are also a couple of options for eating out, including Ciao Pizza (serving Neapolitan style pizza in the jungle) and Skully's bar/restaurant/quad bike hire/local institution. The lodge will even let you hire a bike for the day if you want to venture further afield. Our host, Flo, was really helpful. He went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed to be comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lodge, island or host to anyone. :)
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Elitza
BulgariaIt did not have a door between the bedroom and the bathroom. But that has an easy solution.
The cabin was brand new and very well designed with beautiful view of the jungle. It turned out that one of the hosts is an architect. You can tell! He is also very nice and friendly. You can rent bikes at the property to explore the area. An easy ride to town, not far from the famous Bluff beach. We had a great time and would stay there again!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Sasha
United StatesEverything was excellent!
Staying here was such a wonderful experience. This is a truly magical spot. This is one of the nicest places I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in. The cabañas have been very thoughtfully designed by Pierre and his family, who are architects/design professionals. Our cabaña was absolutely beautiful, very comfortable, had AC that worked well, and also had beautiful views of the jungle, as well as a very well-appointed kitchen. We enjoyed watching birds and monkeys every morning and evening. Pierre was exceptionally kind to us and treated us like family.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Reimer
NetherlandsThe accommodation is relatively new, so it can be a little difficult to find when arriving in Bocas for the first time, as there where not yet any signs on the road or closer to the lodge. However, as we understood the host is working on it. No other needs for improvement, as we really liked the stay over here :)
Great place to stay! The lodge includes everything you need: nice bathroom and bedroom inside, and outside a well-equipped kitchen and multiple places to eat and relax. There is even a nice bbq which you can use. We really liked the location, being not in the middle of the more crowded Bocas Town, but a little further on the island where the setting is more relaxed. At the lodge it was possible to rent bikes, which is great to increase the flexibility if you don’t want to take a taxi all the time. With the bikes it takes only 15 minutes to be in Bocas Town and it was safe to cycle on the road (even at night, although it could get dark on parts of the road). Finally, the host Pierrot is a kind, tranquilo and flexible guy, who was always available for any questions.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Nadia_30
United KingdomNothing
Everything!!. The place is beautifully designed ( lovely details and a fully equipped kitchen) , the bed is huge and really comfortable, we slept really well. The location is great , outside the main tourist area and close to a truly unique beach. Flo and Pierre are amazing hosts and the dogs are lovely ( even if i am a cat person) We stayed 6 nights and i will come back in the future, for sure i will recommend it to all my friends and relatives. If you want a unique experience, don't hesitate to come here!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Sherwin
CanadaMy partner and I did get flea and mosquito bites while staying at this lodge. There are no windows, and there are only blinds to keep the mosquitos out, but the AC did help.
its a very nicely designed lodge, and the quality of material used was nice.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Peter
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Gary
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Anonymous
ArgentinaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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