Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Bastimentos Island

One of the first things I think about when writing a review is “would I go back”? And the answer is 100%., I would go back in a heartbeat. This house is exactly what we wanted and expected. It was clean and comfortable with a big kitchen filled with quality appliances, pots and pans and cooking tools. The house is a few hundred meters from the water and the dock. Beds are super comfortable with quality bedding. The host and his assistant were responsive at all times in a warm and friendly manner.

Benson was a great host, very helpful and quick to respond to any needs. We so enjoyed the peaceful setting of our stay.

Le logement est splendide, parfaitement propre et décoré avec goût. Le cadre est tout simplement magique : au bord de l’eau, au calme, à l’écart de la route, tout en étant à deux pas des commerces et du centre. Les instructions d’arrivée sont claires et précises, ce qui facilite vraiment l’arrivée. Sophie est une hôte exemplaire, toujours réactive, disponible, et d’une grande gentillesse. Elle nous a donné d’excellents conseils sur les endroits où manger et a répondu à toutes nos questions. C’est une adresse que nous recommandons les yeux fermés !

Like every other review this place is incredible. We didn’t want to leave! Our tips would be - take more cash than you think you’ll need and a little more food than you think you’ll need. 😆 we ate at the restaurant one evening which was lovely and their chef is amazing but otherwise it was easy to fend for ourselves in the incredible setting. Touring the community is amazing (take your bug spray!) and the other outings were equally as memorable. We also toured the cacao farm in Dolphin Bay which was great! We were there with our twin boys who are 7 and not a moment of boredom! The house kitty was adorable and the boys named her Tinta (Valimir said she didn’t have a name yet so was happy she got one 😆) The boys are ready to go back!

The location was great and the house it’s a lot bigger than it looks in the photos. We had more than everything we needed in the house. Sandra was very kind! :)

Este lugar es realmente una experiencia única ! Si queres disfrutar la naturaleza este es tu lugar . 10/10

I just finished a month long stay at Allison and Sergio’s rental. The home was exactly as described, very clean and had everything available you may need-pots, pans, toiletries, etc. The downstairs area is open air, which makes you feel you are a part of the lovely surroundings. I saw beautiful birds and one day some monkeys in the trees near the balcony upstairs. I was worried about bugs in the downstairs space but there are fans, which helps and never felt like a big issue. This is also a great spot, outside the business of town but close enough to get there quickly for dinner/groceries. I rented a scooter for the month and this was a great way to get around. Also, having air conditioning made my stay very comfortable. Finally, one of the best part of the stay was meeting Allison and Sergio. They were so friendly, helpful and gave privacy despite being nearby. They are lovely and wonderful to deal with. Don’t hesitate to stay here. I was thrilled with my choice!

Jack and Vanessa were super responsive, friendly and helpful with anything we needed. The property is so beautiful! half on the beach and half in mid jungle, and really private and quiet. The house is nice, and my husband really enjoyed the little home gym:)

Tropical Suites is the perfect place to stay in Bocas! Between the pool and restaurant overlooking the gorgeous water, a swim up bar that makes delicious cocktails and smoothies, the large and comfortable bedrooms, the friendly and hospitable staff, and the ideal location in Bocas Del Toro, it is hard to beat Tropical Suites. I would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it to future travelers!

Lucas was helpful with instructions and travel trips pror to my arrival. He and Gloria were very friendly and welcoming my entire stay. The apartment was just as described and provided everything I needed. It was great to see, hear and experience the wildlife and Lucas sharing his knowledge of the animals. It was a wonderful a relaxing 5 days. I look forward to visiting again!

Super endroit , le staff est au petit soin. Service et accueil chaleureux

Julieta’s place is a bit higher than the rest of Old Bank village, so it’s very quiet and peaceful. She has a big garden surrounded by big trees and bamboos specifically her jackfruit trees attracted many birds which we could observe every day from our room! The trail to Wizards’ beach is right at the corner where we saw a couple of sloths! She is very friendly person who cares about us all through our stay by messages, despite she was off the island. Highly recommended!

Mi experiencia en este hospedaje fue excelente. El lugar es tal como se muestra en las fotos: limpio, cómodo y con una ubicación ideal. El anfitrión fue muy atento, siempre dispuesto a ayudar y brindar recomendaciones locales. Me sentí como en casa desde el primer momento. Sin duda, lo recomendaría y volvería a hospedarme aquí en futuras visitas. ¡Gracias por todo!

Unser ganzer Aufenthalt war perfekt - die Betten, die Küche, das WLAN, die Klimaanlage, die Kommunikation - alles. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich aber die Dusche. Sehr groß, nicht rutschig, heißes Wasser (nicht nur warm) und vernünftiger Druck. Das haben wir so nur ganz selten auf unserer mehrmonatigen Tour durch Mittelamerika erlebt.

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour chez Ricardo et sa famille. La casita est située sur leur propriété au sein d’un beau jardin. Le quartier est calme et pourtant à 12 minutes en taxi ou scooter de Bocas. Vous avez le petit restaurant Dosha à 3 min à pied qui est excellent ou le Skully’s à 5 min à pied qui vous permettra aussi de louer scooters, quads, vélos etc… Ricardo est un super hôte. Il a été très réactif, prévenant, amical tout en respectant notre intimité. Il nous a même permis d’arriver bien avant le check-in et de partir bien après le check-out ! Merci encore Ricardo ;-)

Top huisje, mooi ingericht en op een goede locatie. Op loopafstand zijn mooie stranden + goede bars. Ook kan je makkelijk met de taxi naar het stadje.

Apartamento muy confortable e incluía todo lo necesario para vacacionar, cocina equipada, baño limpio, sofá cama y pantalla con wifi, en cuanto a la comunicación con el anfitrión y co anfitrión fue excelente y clara, la zona en la que se ubica está muy bien y el precio fue razonable.

The place was as expected or better, the location is fantastic because it's in the center area but still not too close to the noisy places, being on the 3rd floor helped. I'd go back to Dea's place, no question about it. There are cheaper and more expensive options around but I think this is a very good sweet spot, everything was clean, we felt safe and comfortable at all times! We had no trouble with the stairs but keep in mind that if you go with someone who has difficulty walking, going up to the 3rd floor where the condo is will be a challenge, we were totally ok with that and as long as you have no mobility impediments, the place is easy to get to. There was a minimal confusion about the locking mechanism at the front door, the bottom locker was loose and we thought it would be a problem but Dea was very responsive and explained how to use the top locker, which was totally fine and eased all our worries. I would recommend it and come back as well.

Bill was a gracious host and knew the island like the back of his hand. I would 1000% recommend his place to anyone looking to come to Bocas. He’s is extremely helpful and accommodating. Thanks!