Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view!

Balcony
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
4.9
Outstanding(19 Reviews)

House in Chiriquí Province

18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

This listing is for just the 3 bedroom glass villa. 1 King, 1 queen & two sets of bunk beds in the 3rd bedroom. But we can also reserve the 2 bedroom + cottage down near the water to give greater privacy & expand the number of guests we can accommodate.

Mango Bay is like arriving at Jurassic Park. We are on a 400 acre nature preserve, If you like to see Dolphins, eagles, parrots, monkeys & catch & eat fresh fish, then you will love it here. This is nothing like a Mexican tourist resort. This is natural Panama, no discos or gambling. But we do have fantastic sunrises & calm water, perfect for paddling or water skiing.

We give our guests great service (see our 5 star reviews) & have off site managers who just moved from Florida & a knowledgeable local boat captain on site. We can arrange for all your meals to be prepared & we have at least 15 different day trips that you can embark on. From several fishing & island trips to hidden canyons & waterfalls. zip lining & rafting, guided car drive & a fantastic coffee tour., We can even get you to the highest spot in Panama at sunrise!

The villa is comprised of three 800 foot Steel, Teak & Bamboo platforms. Each of the rooms has an incredible view, as the walls are glass. The first room has 2 sets of bunk beds, end table & lamp. It also has a large armoire for clothing. The second room on the same platform has a nice queen bed, cool hardwood chair, armoire & two end tables with lamps. Both rooms are 200 square feet each. They share a bathroom right beside the rooms & it has a huge outdoor shower. The master is on its own 800 foot platform & has an attached 3 room master bath & its own covered porch with teak deck furniture. This room has a king bed, armoire, desk for your laptop, two end tables, chest & another ornamental cabinet. We even have a phone system so guests can make free phone calls to the US or Canada.



The home has a Bali theme, furniture is also that same theme . So is the thatch covered bamboo post & beam roof system. These 60 foot long roof system covers the villa's three 40 foot long pavilions & the also bodega, which houses the laundry room, tools storage & the off grid power system. Yes, we have a large array of solar panels & a large set of batteries to store the power of the sun in Panama. There is a back up of generator for cloudy days. The walls are glass, which will give you the feeling of living in the jungle, but of course you have all the conveniences of living at home. AC in every room, high speed internet, Netflix's & crushed ice.

We also have our 2 bedroom cottage available to rent, to compliment the big villa or it could be rented on it's own. It also features a 240 foot covered veranda, a large table for dining. It has a convection oven, fridge, 4 burner stove top, induction element & a barbecue on the large veranda.

There is a deep freeze in the attached boat garage for putting your catch of the day. Each room has an over head fan & we have ac. The cottage has Exterior Insulated foam system, acrylic stucco. Which means it is well insulated. The windows are dual pane, crank style which is also unlike what you usually find in Panama. It has a high vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is good sized with all the utensils , pans & a dining table for 4 inside.

The pier is just 50 feet in front & at high tide, we often just pull the boat out behind the place. Then walk onto our cement boat ramp that comes up behind the attached boat garage. So it is ideal for a small group of fishermen. It may also be used for an especially large group, or if there are over 6 men & they do not want to sleep in the same bed as another one of the group members.

We have our high efficiency Perkins diesel generator. To ensure there is always a way to keep the rooms cool at night. We do not intend for our guests to stay in their rooms all day under the AC. That is NOT possible in an off grid environment. Not with out running a fossil fuel generator 24 hours a day. But we want to ensure guests a comfortable nights sleep.

The property was inhabited years ago, but was never logged off. So it has incredible trees, some fruit bearing, (Mango, Avocado, Lime, Coconut, Bananas, Pineapples, Papaya & Plantains to name a few. View birds & monkeys for a truly tropical ambiance. The calm, warm waters are accessed by our 150 foot long pier. It is great to go for a swim, paddle from or to water ski off of. Access to all the fishing in the bay & out into the Hannibal bank is a must. One of our boats can get you right into the marina at Petragal in about 40 minutes. Petragal is just 4 minutes from the airport & only 10 minutes from the city of David. The port of Punta Tierra is only a 12 minute boat ride to this landing spot. They just paved the road there & that cuts the time to town down to just over 20 minutes. I just love all these infrastructure projects being completed in Panama!!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
4.0
star 5 empty
Dec 2022
In spite of a hugely inaccurate description of amenities and personnel, this place is MAGICAL! The house is unique and beautiful and the views are spectacular. We loved the howler monkeys! The property manager and the onsite grounds keepers were a joy to communicate with. They took great care of us.
5.0
Feb 2022
Everything you need to relax and wind down!
Everything you need to relax and wind down!
We were traveling South and Central America for two months and our stay in Mango Bay was one of the Highlights of our vacation. This gorgeous home is nestled among the coconut palms, avocado, banana and lemon trees. The three piece Bali style house features all glass front so you wake up, cook and relax while enjoying the amazing ocean views. The large kitchen has everything you need to cook, but be sure to stock up when you leave the mainland. One of our favorite daily routines was to cook dinner and sit on the deck to watch the monkeys and iguanas while we ate. The howler monkeys are a delight as well and be sure to take a hike through the back yard jungle to enjoy all the flora and fauna the island hosts! If you need anything, Victor, lives on the island and will attend to your needs there, and Christina is on the mainland and can make arrangements for tours, for pick up and for delivery back to the airport. Shawn is the house owner and is quick to tell you everything about the area and the culture and customs. Communication was always easy and even though we had to change our travel dates twice, he adapted with ease and made it work! We highly recommend a stay here if solitude and sun are what you need. It if solitude is not your thing, you can easily catch a ride to the nearest tourist attraction!
5.0
Jan 2022
Unique off the grid Island
Unique off the grid Island
Fantastic opportunity to see Panama as it was many years ago before the land was cleared. Surprisingly accessible but very remote feeling untouched island that has a beautiful mostly glass set of rooms set well above a beautiful bay. Great communication with Shawn prior to our stay. He is rightfully proud of this amazing property. The friendly and very competent property manager Christa met us at the David airport. She nearly convinced us to not rent a car (we wish she had succeeded as you really don't need one, she very nicely ended up returning it for us while we were on the island) We then bought a huge amount of food at the local supermarket. nearly enough for our 8 days stay. She then helped drive our party to the tiny harbor where the boat captain Christian met us and took us to the island. While on the island we were very well taken care of by Toka and his wife Bonifacia, two indigenous panamanians who really know the island. Toka was nice enough to collect some delicious clams for us. He seemed surprised that we paid him market rate for them, please don't make the mistake of exploiting their helpfulness. Christian took us both to amazing untouched islands with beaches that have zero people on them, be sure to bring dry bags and plenty of water and you can spend a very Robinson Crusoe type experience. Drybags are nice as if you have them you can keep your stuff dry while accessing beaches that dont have great landing spots and thus zero people. You jump off the boat into 86 degree crystal clear water up to your chest, and ferry the stuff to shore. Lots of great wildlife on the island, howler monkeys , butterflys and poison dart frogs right near the houses and pelicans on the little island in front. Christian is also very patient in fishing and waterskiing, both of which are great. Also worth doing is a day trip to Boquete, a pleasant mountain town, Christa will take you there. The day trips are not free but absolutely worth it. If your spanish is good you can arrange them directly with Christian (very limited English) and Christa (OK English), otherwise they can be arranged through Shawn. I have travelled a huge amount but this Island will stay in my memory a long time.
5.0
Apr 2018
If you ever wanted to get away from it all this is
If you ever wanted to get away from it all this is
Had an amazing time at the cottage for 7 days It was very comfortable for three adults Shawn made all of the arrangements and it all went smoothly and exactly as he said it would. If he said someone would be there to take us along to the next step of our adventure. They were there on usually early in fact Roberto in Panama was lovely and took us on a private tour of the Canal area to see the monkeys Jose greeted us on arrival in David and hauled us to a farmers market and the grocery store for provisions patiently waiting at the meat counter to order for us in Spanish As for the island itself Victor is wonderful and there to help you in any way you may possibly need. We took several trips with Victor had a wonderful time. Even after we hired a boat for the day from Captain Daniel to go farther out the only fish we caught was when we were with Victor he even cleaned our catch for us Bring a hat and some strong sunscreen Cannot wait to go back again
5.0
Mar 2018
Tranquility in an Unspoiled Marine Park
Tranquility in an Unspoiled Marine Park
Well worth worth the nightly price if you seek something completely different for a get away from the so called civilized world. Howler monkeys and parrots will provide the audio backdrop to a stunning view with comfy digs. Pluses....Remote yet accessible, air conditioning for sleeping soundly, and wi-fi is available in case you need to stay connected. Daniel, a boat captain on the nearby mainland , is a great catch for affordable fishing , site-seeing, or for arranging picnics on picture perfect deserted islands scattered through out the park and beyond. Victor, the caretaker, is a kind , capable, and accommodating guy who will assist in making your stay a memorable one. The new kayak is great for circumventing ,exploring , and fishing near the island . It was wonderful to have a washing machine, gas grill , hammocks, excellent potable water , and few annoying insects. The only shortcoming was the rather uncomfortable living room furniture, and no beach chairs for all day island excursions. There is a very good chance I may be back some day!
5.0
Jan 2018
Looking for Seclusion?
Looking for Seclusion?
This is a gem of a property... it's private, natural and beautiful! The house is a magnificent contrast of almost Polynesian style thatched A-frame with floor to ceiling aluminum framed glass. As odd as it may sound, this is the perfect house for the property because from afar it blends into the landscape and from inside as you can stare out at nature bouncing all around you. The only caveat I would give in recommending this property is that it's on an island, a mile from shore and another 20 minutes from amenities so being prepared for your stay is essential. If that is not daunting and like us was what we were looking for, then this is the perfect place.
5.0
Dec 2017
Luxurious Adventure
Luxurious Adventure
My time at Mango Bay (December 2017) was amazing. Shawn and his team have a slice of heaven that they graciously share, along with the expertise to make living in your own island palace as relaxing or exciting as you want it. I was treated with honesty, respect, and friendliness before, during, and after my visit. Book with confidence! The property is gorgeous. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all separate from the kitchen and living room area; each structure is floor-to-ceiling glass covered by a beautiful thatch roof. There are ample screens in place and ceiling fans. Despite 85F/30C days I never once felt the need to turn on the air conditioning. There are several shaded sitting areas outside as well and while I came prepared with bug spray I never once used it. Shawn has a gas range and plenty of cookware, as well as a propane grill for your fresh catches. Despite its remote location, getting to the island is a breeze. The airport at David is very small and easy to navigate. Shawn’s friend was there on time and helped me manage a baggage issue with the airline, as I am far from fluent in Spanish. From there we went to a well-stocked and surprisingly affordable grocery store for supplies. I recommend picking up a small container of salt, as it is prone to clumping pretty quickly and the stuff at the house was close to unusable. After loading up we met the property manager at the boat landing. He had a cooler large enough for all my groceries, as well as plastic bags to protect my luggage from the rain. The ride to the house, about fifteen or twenty minutes by starlight, went without an issue. The water was as calm as a lake despite the rainstorm. The property manager is, without question, one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He shared his knowledge of the island and the waters around it and even made an afternoon fishing trip out of our necessary trip back to the mainland to get my lost bag. Shawn can help arrange deep sea fishing charters at prices that blow the competition away. Despite very little talent with a rod and reel I came away with a gigantic mahi-mahi to eat, several to give away, and the fun of catching and releasing other gamefish. I actually booked an additional trip with Shawn’s recommended charter and had just as great a time the second day. Shawn can also help you arrange a tour of Panama City if you wish, or get you in touch with folks in Boquete if mountains are your thing.
5.0
Apr 2017
Tropical paradise (a true adventure!)
Tropical paradise (a true adventure!)
We have traveled extensively in Central and South America. Isla de Muertos is by far one of the most interesting places we've visited. The island is remote, yet easy to reach thanks to Shaun's excellent network of contacts in Panama. It is a tropical rain forest with amazing vegetation and animals. My 3 high school boys had a phenomenal time spotting monkeys, birds, lizards and frogs. The changing sounds of the jungle are amazing. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. Several islands with incredibly beautiful beaches can be reached easily from the island. Victor is a wonderful host/boat driver. And be sure to book a deep fishing excursion with Daniel. We caught and ate Albacore tuna on the same day. This is a place to return to! (and bring a book to read on the hammock) My kids have already asked to go back!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chiriquí Province?

The average price for a rental in Chiriquí Province is $79 per night. This rental is $44 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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