This home was a delight to stay in for 10 days. The home was clean, the kitchen well stocked and the appliances easy to use. The snorkeling around the home was fabulous with numerous varieties of colorful fish and corals all around. It was so convenient, some of the best snorkeling we have ever experienced was right around the house. The very best part of our stay, was the wonderful hospitality we received from our host's. They were warm and generous, and offered great suggestions for dinner and transportation in town. This property would be our first choice in renting, when we return to Bocas del Toro. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable.

We can't say enough great things about this property. Poli and Lyo are great hosts and have created a little piece of paradise minutes from Bocas town. The accommodations were comfortable, clean and quiet. The house is situated right on top of a coral reef with amazingly clear blue water, teaming with sea life. No need to go on a snorkelling trip as the best fish are right under and around the house. We saw sting rays, squid, Angel fish, sea cucumbers, needle fish and huge schools of little green sardines. The glass floor in the living room was really awesome. We had no issues with mosquitos during our stay, but it always a good idea to have bug spray when coming to the tropics. Amazing sunsets every night, viewed from the beautiful, spacious, private deck. Having the complimentary boat ride to town each day was really helpful in getting groceries or just wanting to walk around town for a few hours. We spent 5 nights here and from check-in to check-out, our hosts were there to greet us. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who likes to unwind, relax and basically just chill out. We would highly recommend this property and we hope to be able to come back again soon. Sarah & Mike P

We had a wonderful stay and experience at this property. The hostess Poli went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Helpful in every possible way. The house was clean , very comfortable and had all the necessities. We recommend this property. We will be back for sure . Thank you Poli and Leo

Property wad clean and beautiful. Not fancy, but had everything we needed. Caretaker wad great and Poli and Lyo were awesome as well. Poli was very promete with any questions I had or anything I needed. The beds were comfortable and clean. Property is off grid. Solar with generador, and water from cistern. The only bad thing I could say is that the hot wter was tricky to figure out in the shower but that is because we were conserving by taking camp showers. The folks before us had wasted water so we were asked to be careful. Expected with an off-grid house. The caretaker takes you to town at 11 am and picks you up at 2pm every day. If you want to go at different times, Poli has water taxi contactfor you. It cost us about 20 bucks for 4 of us the one day we decided to stay in town later. All in all, if you are looking for tradicional luxury with long hot showers and over the top pampering, this place is not for you. But if you are looking for relaxing family or friend time with snorking right outside and beautiful sunset views like we were, this was perfect for us and we can't wait to go back! Thank you Poli, Lyo and Ernesto. We had the best time!

An amazing experience! A great place to get away to relax. Ernesto the boat captain and house maintainer was so polite and Poli was wonderful. She ensured that we had a taxi waiting for us when we left and took care of everything. The house is clean and a great way to get away into the woods without being in the woods. There were cute geckos at night and we had no issues with bugs. An absolutely once in a lifetime experience with great views.

The house was a lovely and peaceful getaway! Recommended although I did get a TON of bug bites at night so plan accordingly.

My wife and I are in our 70s we’re looking for peace. Well we found it in spades. The snorkeling was amazing as well as the viewing though the glass floor absolutely amazing. The hosts were there at every request welcoming and warm Wish we could stay forever!!!! Thank you creating such a beautiful space

We stayed here for 3 days in early August. The location is fantastic and we had a great time. Poli and her husband are very helpful and nice. Note that there are other similar houses on the water in the neighborhood (they have been built in recent time). During our stay, most of the other houses were empty, but in high season you would probably hear sounds from the other houses. Also note that if you like airconditioning, this is not your place. During our stay, there was hardly any wind, so the heat stays inside during the night. We did not have any issues with mosquitoes. Small point of improvement is that the kitchen equipment was a bit sparse, but Poli was helpful with some small additions. It was a unique experience for sure!

Poli was an incredibly helpful and thoughtful host. Ernesto was a great caretaker of the property. It was a highlight of our trip to stay in the blue house. We appreciated the daily boat ride into town. It was a peaceful and regenerative stay. Note: the green Off is essential to protect yourself from no se ums.

Excellent house on the water for a restful break. The host, Poli, was awesome, answering all of our questions and also helping to arrange private boats to Starfish Beach and back to the mainland.

Excellent house on the water for a restful break. The host, Poli, was awesome, answering all of our questions and also helping to arrange private boats to Starfish Beach and back to the mainland.

I could not be happier with our stay in Bocas del Toro! If you are considering this home, BOOK IT! You cannot fathom the beauty you will be surrounded by. The water is crystal clear & the sea life phenomenal. We had an almost daily visit from a stingray. The snorkeling is outstanding! Be aware that there is no AC & geckos (which I’m terrified of) are aplenty. Also, you will need bug spray with deet and citronella of some sort. We had regular cutter and were eaten alive. Make sure you shop for the week and plan on staying there. The daily offered boat ride into town is helpful, but why would you want to leave?!? Look forward to going back in the future!

I could not be happier with our stay in Bocas del Toro! If you are considering this home, BOOK IT! You cannot fathom the beauty you will be surrounded by. The water is crystal clear & the sea life phenomenal. We had an almost daily visit from a stingray. The snorkeling is outstanding! Be aware that there is no AC & geckos (which I’m terrified of) are aplenty. Also, you will need bug spray with deet and citronella of some sort. We had regular cutter and were eaten alive. Make sure you shop for the week and plan on staying there. The daily offered boat ride into town is helpful, but why would you want to leave?!? Look forward to going back in the future!

Poli (hostess) was very friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a quiet isolated location, this is it. I would recommend bringing towels, and definitely buy groceries before getting to the house. House is attached to land by a dock. There is also a caretaker close by. Overall, a nice time and I would go again.

We were looking for an off the grid vacation, relaxing, no schedule experience. The rental experience was great from our first inquiry. Poli is amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. She helped us with excursions, shopping and transportation to and from the airport. We will definitely go back, the beauty is stunning.

We were looking for an off the grid vacation, relaxing, no schedule experience. The rental experience was great from our first inquiry. Poli is amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. She helped us with excursions, shopping and transportation to and from the airport. We will definitely go back, the beauty is stunning.

Poli (hostess) was very friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a quiet isolated location, this is it. I would recommend bringing towels, and definitely buy groceries before getting to the house. House is attached to land by a dock. There is also a caretaker close by. Overall, a nice time and I would go again.

The property is a great place to relax and decompress. Well maintained and well appointed, The living reef it is built over is amazing.

The property is a great place to relax and decompress. Well maintained and well appointed, The living reef it is built over is amazing.

We absolutely loved this place!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this place and the hosts. They were so helpful and accomodating. We will definitely be back.

Nothing like waking up to the clearest water, fishes swimming beneath you and the most amazing sunrises. The Location is amazing as it is only accesible by boat so no crowds at all. Paula was very attentive. Will definitely come back

Nothing like waking up to the clearest water, fishes swimming beneath you and the most amazing sunrises. The Location is amazing as it is only accesible by boat so no crowds at all. Paula was very attentive. Will definitely come back

We stayed a very shorr 3 days at this amazing blue house with 7 & 17 year old kids. Loved every bit of our stay, place is in a great spot on Isla Colon, crystal clear waters for swim,snorkel or kayak..Jumping from a house deck - our family favorite :) Beautiful sunsents Amazing Stay for quiet,private time away ! Poli & her husband made sure we got all our groceries and needs covered Happy we had a chance to stay & would cone back in a heartbeat

We stayed a very shorr 3 days at this amazing blue house with 7 & 17 year old kids. Loved every bit of our stay, place is in a great spot on Isla Colon, crystal clear waters for swim,snorkel or kayak..Jumping from a house deck - our family favorite :) Beautiful sunsents Amazing Stay for quiet,private time away ! Poli & her husband made sure we got all our groceries and needs covered Happy we had a chance to stay & would cone back in a heartbeat

Amazing house on the water. This was an absolutely wonderful experience, felt like the place was ours for a few days! The host is so accommodating and helpful, offers a trip to the town daily and other amenities if you request. You will have to cook your own meals but that was perfect for us, they have everything you need to get it done!!

This is one of our favorite places to stay! Everything is always fantastic! Poli and Lyo are both wonderful and Poli is knowledgeable and extremely helpful! Make sure you don’t miss this spot! We’ll be back soon!

This is one of our favorite places to stay! Everything is always fantastic! Poli and Lyo are both wonderful and Poli is knowledgeable and extremely helpful! Make sure you don’t miss this spot! We’ll be back soon!

very smooth and flawless experience also enjoyable

very smooth and flawless experience also enjoyable

This property will take your breath away! It’s a hike sometimes to get to Bocos with planes and boat taxis but it is well worth it! As soon as we arrived at the house we were in awe of its beauty. Water all around and it’s completely serene. Poli is an amazing host as well as her husband and Juan. They helped us with any questions we had before, during and after our stay and made sure we were accommodated as best as possible! Snorkle gear is included as well as kayaks, make sure you use it or you’re missing out! Jump from the front dock and you’ll see plenty of fish, sting rays and whatever else is out there at the time. Bathing suits and bug spray are your necessities here. You’re in for an amazing trip when you book this one, I promise!

My girlfriend and I stayed at Poli and Lyo’s place for almost ten days. Everything was absolutely fantastic. We can’t say enough good things about Poli, Lyo, or their property. Poli and Lyo made our trip! Poli is so extremely helpful. A storm came through and washed out one of the main roads. We would have been stuck in Bocas if Poli hadn’t helped us figure out how to get to our next destination. Poli and Lyo are also so hospitable and friendly! We might come back to Bocas just to hangout with them! If you don’t stay at Poli and Lyo’s property in Bocas you’ve definitely missed out!!

My husband and I stayed in the blue house with another couple and in the yellow house, another couple. Having both houses was very nice and provided us the opportunity to go between both. If you want to stay on Isla Colon, you couldn't pick a better spot. It's lovely and peaceful, especially compared to the bustle of Bocas Town. As with most accommodations around Bocas you need to take water taxis to get into town. Poli made sure that we had the water taxi available and prearranged for our trips to town. Where it can get challenging is finding a taxi from their dock to get around town. They are usually full and if you are a party of more than two people they seldom will stop for you. Take Poli's advice and arrange for a taxi cab in advance...or be prepared to walk. The house stays plenty cool thanks to the fans and cross breezes, so you dont really need AC. You will need bug spray. I didn't really get many bites, but our friends did. Deet is a must. Each house only has two snorkel masks provided, so if you have more than two people, you will want to arrange for more. Especially as the snorkeling off the deck is awesome!! We saw more fish than we ever did snorkeling in Hawaii. Starfish, trumpet fish and stingrays were all visible just a few feet from our deck. We took a catamaran tour and snorkeled at Dolphin Bay, which had amazing young coral. Highly recommend this as well. I did mention rustic in the title and it is. Making coffee the first morning was challenging. Make sure you stock up on groceries in town....water, ice, coffee and all food items, including paper towels. It is a bit of a journey to get into a grocery store so it's better to buy more than you think that you will need for the day. Poli will help with this as well, she provided us with grocery bags and helped us find items quickly. She was great and as was Juan, the caretaker and water taxi driver. Bottom line, the setting of our house - over the water - with amazing sunsets and snorkeling was what you would imagine a Caribbean island xperience to be.