It was our first airbnb experience and we are completely satisfied. Mr. and Mrs. Gudrun were always attentive to us. We felt great privacy and comfort. Mrs. Gudrun cooks food very very tasty and healthy. They have dogs that are very funny. The house is beautiful, the river near the house is amazing, the place is very quiet. We hope to return and take some yoga classes with her. Cerro Punta has incredible views and we are sure that you will want to return like us. Thank you very much, Mr. and Mrs. Gudrun, we will visit you soon.

Gudrun's place is absolutely stunning! We were looking for a place to base ourselves for exploring the area around Cerro Punta, and couldn't have picked a better place to do so. Loved everything about this place; the cosy rooms, the lush and tranquil garden, the fireplace.. there's even a spa that guests can use. The town of Guadalupe is just a stroll away, yet you'll get all the peace and quiet you wish for at Gudruns place. Oh and best is yet to come; Gudruns super yummy homemade breakfast! The best we had in Panama. Thanks Gudrun.

Our couple trip to Boquete and Cerro Punta went from 2 stars to 5 stars, thanks to Mrs. Gudrun's Casa a la Orilla del Rio. After driving 1:30 hours from David in a dark and misty road at night, we were welcomed by Mrs. Gudrun, who warmly showed us the place and our room with all the needs. Clean Bed and Bathroom, and warm water awaited. At night we had the opportunity to see whole sky with stars, next to a cozy fireplace. In the morning the view from the house is marvelouse, try waking up at 6am, and enjoy the sun at he rooftop! Mrs. Gudrun's breakfast was awesome, accompanied with Great or Best, bread and yogurt! Hope u all enjoy ur days in cerro punta as much as we did!

The house is in a beautiful area with a view of Cerro Punta. The house is actually in Guadelupe, quite close to Cerro Punta and more beautiful, in my opinion. The accommodation was clean and in quite good condition located near a stream that you can see from the backyard. The Sendero Las Quetzales is nearby, too.

What a beautiful place and amazing hostess! To make sure we could find her home, Gudrun met us at a local gas station and we followed her in our car. She welcomed us with mint tea from her garden and showed us all around her property. She asked if we had dinner plans, and offered to make dinner for us at $20 per person. So glad we said yes! Well worth it for a beautifully prepared, delicious meal, served with champagne, wine and dessert. We enjoyed Gudrun's company and her generous information about life in Cerro Punta. The room and bath were lovely and comfortable, with instant hot water and hotel-quality towels and amenities. Breakfast (included in room price) featured home-made bread and jam, eggs cooked to order, fresh fruit, cheese and coffee. All served with a smile on Gudrun's spacious outdoor patio. We felt more like friends than houseguests here. I cannot imagine a better AirB&B experience. Many thanks, Gudrun... we loved it!

Gudrun is the nicest person you could meet and she is the perfect hostess. She collected us in her car from where the bus dropped us off and drove us to her house. Her house is fabulous and the guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom we stayed in was first class. It was 5 star for a 2 star price! The bedroom is in an extension in the garden next to the river with great mountain views. Next to the bedroom is a room with a sauna and steam room, that we didn't use, but was available. Next to that was an undercover but open seating and eating area with an enormous fireplace designed by Gudrun. She lit the fire for us in the evening as it was a cool night and bought us a bottle of very nice red wine and a huge pizza for the very resonable extra price of $7.50 each, that we ate in front of the fire watching the mountains as the sun set and the stars came out. It was just fabulous. Breakfast was equally great, home made yoghurt, home made bread and jams, fabulous coffee and a great chat. She even took us up the very steep rough track to the start of the Quetzales Sendero walk (which we thoroughly recommend - and we saw Quetzales) for an extra $10.00. It saved us all the uphill walk so we could enjoy the downhill back to Boquete. It is absolutely worth every penny (or cent, depending on what country you come from) and was a real highlight in our trip. You have to stay there, you will not regret it!

We had an awesome experience at Gudrun's place. We arrived in Cerro Punta by bus and were picked up promptly by Gudrun's husband Greg. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. Our room with a private bathroom was clean and comfortable. The setting is wonderful, overlooking the river and surrounded by mountains. Each day we had a delicious breakfast consisting of eggs, fruit, juices and homemade bread and jams. Great way to start the day. For dinner there is a wonderful restaurant up the street, and we also were invited to dine with the family. Gudrun is a marvelous cook. Since we didn't have a car, Gudrun offered to take us (for a reasonable fee) to various locations for birdwatching, hiking, etc. You will enjoy your stay as well as getting to know Gudrun and Greg.

The hosts were great. We did not rent a car. Gudrun was available to pick us up from the airport. Gudrun and Greg, Canadians who have relocated to Cerro Punta, were very knowledgeable of the area. We were able to go on a couple of enjoyable outings and had a couple of delicious dinners prepared by Gudrun. The breakfast provided included Gudrun's homemade breads, yogurt and jams. The property is lovely.

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Era tranquilo, fresco, y el anfitrión era amable y servicial. La ubicación era excelente cuando usted está planeando en caminar sobre la pista de Quetzales. El anfitrión, María, compartida productos de su granja, es muy generosa persona SBD precioso.

Estamos muy agradecidos por las atenciones. Cuando llegamos, nos traen un té en la terraza trasera, las camas eran cómodas y el desayuno muy saludable, el pan y el yogur eran naturales y elaborados por el propietario. Nos sentimos un montón de paz y relajación, todo estaba de acuerdo con lo que estábamos buscando! 100% recomendable!

Gudrun es una excelente anfitriona, se preocupa de que estés siempre bien atendido y no te falte nada, el desayuno es totalmente casero y con especialidades alemanas, me encanto el pan casero. El lugar es hermoso, el jardín es muy relajante, tiene un hermoso río que lo circunda. También puedes disfrutar de los masajes con distintas tecnicas que se ofrecen. Gudrun is an excellent hostess, worries that you are always well attended and not miss anything, breakfast is completely homemade and German specialties, I love the homemade bread. The place it is beautiful, the garden is very relaxing, has a beautiful river that surrounds it. You can also enjoy massages with different techniques offered.

Lovely place and spacious, you have an excellent view of the river and Cerro Punta. Hosts were great, gave us a tour of the property and surroundings. We loved the home made breakfast. Highly recommended

The sauna+lounge = 10/10 The breakfast = out of this world The place = amazing! A river in the backyard and the horse ranch right in front, so you have a big chance of seen the horses galloping around as you leave the house. I really liked this place.

Fairly easy to find, nestled a bit away from town. The signs were great. Cute little bungalow felt like home. Fresh coffee grinds in the kitchen reminded us the region we were in. Views of the cloudy mountain peaks encouraged us to relax in the hammock outside and enjoy the peace. Would definately stay again.

Llegamos en la noche tarde, Marla y Stephane fueron super gentiles y dulces. Nos ayudaron con todo y nos hicieron sentir muy cómodos. Esa noche pudimos ver el restaurante que tienen con chimenea y la comida olía deliciosa Fuimos para escalar el Volcán Baru, tarea que empezábamos en la madrugada y que por razones fuera de nuestro control nos tomo dos noches regresar. A nuestro regreso Marla y Stephane nos ofrecieron un lugar donde poder ducharnos y alistarnos para emprender nuestro viaje de regreso. En ese momento pudimos degustar una pasta boloñesa deliciosa Nos encantaría regresar con calma para disfrutar el ambiente tan lindo que han construido

Acogedor, limpio, mucha calma perfecto para descansar (el gallo cantaba mucho)

We had the best stay imaginable! Amazing food cooked by the owners, who are the friendliest ever. Staying here is like coming home. Informations is provided accurately and they're willing to help in every way. The common house is so nice, wifi work perfectly and there's a great atmosphere around the fireplace. Cozy cabin with nice beds, dvd's and tv are provided. Peaceful and good nights sleep. For us this is the best place imaginable around Boquete and it's easy to start the Quetzales trail from here. A big 10, definate recommendation! Thanks guys for the great times!!!

Muy buenas personas James y Andrea aunque las habitaciones deben mejorar bastante en limpieza y aislamiento (entraba mucho aire de la calle por las ventanas). No había agua caliente y en ocasiones ni agua. Les recomiendo una pequeña reforma inmediata

Měli jsme krásné chvíle na Jamesův místě. James a jeho žena Andrea vítají hostitelů. Užili jsme si mluvit s nimi, a učení o Jamesův zajímavou formou života a zkušeností v Panamě. Každý den, kdy za předpokladu, chutnou snídani. K večeři jsme jedli v místních restauracích, které sloužily velmi dobré jídlo. Byli jsme cestuje autobusem, který zastavil přímo přes ulici od jejich domu. Náš pokoj byl jednoduchý. Koupelna je společná. Protože jsme neměli auto, James nabídl, aby nás k Raquel archy (místní zvíře záchranné centrum), skvělý zážitek z interakce s rodilými zvířat včetně dětském opice a dvě lenosti. Doufáme, že si pobyt s Jamesem a Andrea stejně jako my.

James home was cozy and the neighborhood was scenic and beautiful. He gave us very detailed directions to his house from Panamá City, which helped us tremendously. There was a friendly cat who stay with us the whole night! We enjoyed our short stay.

Jamesův místo bylo jedním z těch míst, kde máte pocit, že cesta nemůže být celý bez nich ... Rustikální, autentický, a co je nejdůležitější příjemný a teplý. James a jeho krásná žena, Andrea, nechal nás své jednoduché, ale velmi charakteristické doma, jako bychom byli jejich vlastní rodina, dělal náš pobyt v krásném a jedinečném Paso Ancho, zvláštní a nezapomenutelný. Oni nám pevná služba po ujištění se, co se nám líbí, pomáhají nám o ničem jsme požádal bez váhání. Mám 4 energetické kluci a to je vždy výzvou pro mě přivést do ubytovny, ale tentokrát jsem rozhodně cítil jako návrat domů. Moje děti také pocit, že. Také bych chtěl zmínit, že James je velmi talent zajímavý člověk a můžete s ním mluvit o čemkoli na světě. Dal nám dobré doporučení o tom, kde k cestování v prostoru a kde jíst v dobrých restauracích a nikdy se nezdařilo. Opravdu, z celého srdce, doporučujeme byste dát si možnost ubytovat se v Jamesovy místě a mají nádherný zážitek v Panamě !! Děkuji James a Andrea, a doufáme, že vás poznávám jeden den v Izraeli :)

While we did not get to meet James, his place was very charming. There were some ants in the bedroom, and a few flies roaming around, but I consider that part of the close-to-nature experience. My girlfriend and I both had a very awesome time. And the best part was his neighbor Carolina cooked us a complimentary breakfast! I'd definitely stay there again. Lastly, James was very communicative and willing to help with translation issues!

Everything was perfect at Jame's cozy home. We loved the direct view of the Volcano Baru. We booked with James on a very short notice, so I totally understood that we could not meet James in person. His house keeper lady made us feel most welcome and also made us beautiful breakfasts. I also like Jame's title of 'Doorstep to Heaven', very appropriate considering the amount of vegetables been grown on the steep hills around the volcano.

It was good staying with James, very nice and kind family.

Me sentí como en casa cuando llegué a Santiago y Andrea. Rápidamente me di cuenta de que el precio asequible no fue sólo me conseguir una habitación (y una buena en eso), sino también el tiempo simplemente maravilloso pasó conversando de cualquier cosa con James y su familia, por lo general con una copa de vino o una realidad buena comida. He estado visitando Chiriquí para la mayor parte de mi vida y no había experimentado tal un momento tan bueno como lo hice a James '. No puedo esperar a volver de nuevo!

Gudrun was more than a super host. She made sure we were going to arrived ok. She called us two times just to make sure we were on the right rute. The house is very confortable, peaceful and relax. Everything is spotless. She is always there for you to be sure that you have everything that you need. The home made breakfast she prepared was delicious and abundant. She gave us the best massages that we ever had. The early morning yoga class was a dream came true. This place is perfect to conect you with nature!! Gudrun and Greg are amaizing! Í really recomend this place and We are sure that we will come back!

Starting with the location is perfect. You take the bus and they pass in front of the house. Close of the more important places. Just in the center of La Amistad park, los quetzales restaurant and trails, sells of good sausage. Has a grocery store near. The room was really clean and beautiful. And amazing decor with nature and asian things. Quite, peaceful you can hear all the time the river. Got an amazing views! A lot of plants. And the housekeeper, Cristina, she makes a great breakfast every morning. Different from the other. Good taste, with all that you want. She is nice and really care abouts you. I definetly recommend orilla del rio. And for sure i will come back!

Gudrun is a wonderful host! She and her husband were very helpful - from the late night pick up in town and hot meal after we got off the bus, to helping us decide what trail to hike and giving us a lift to the trailhead. They also gave us excellent advice in planning out the rest of our trip -places to visit, driving advice, etc. The room itself was lovely, and very clean. Breakfast on the patio looking out onto the beatiful and serene garden was excellent. I highly recommend Gudrun and Orilladelrio!

¡Lugar maravilloso! Tranquilo y silencioso! Un gran lugar para descansar y divertirse! Si usted es un amante de la naturaleza, este es tu lugar perfecto !!

A great stay, would totally recommend it. Perfect location in a loverly valley with nature all around. Property is modern and well equipped and well hosted.

Danielle, Sean, and their family (dogs included) made us feel like we were at a home away from home. The setting was perfect for a weekend of hiking and relaxation away from the stress of the city! We would highly recommend this property to our friends and look forward to returning on our next trip to Volcan.

Definitely the first thing I want to mention is the hospitality of Sean and his wife. They were very quick to answer any question we had and had plenty of great suggestions for things to do in the area. They were so helpful in everyway and when we had car problems they set us up with a great mechanic nearby. They're great hosts! As for the house, it is beautiful, very clean and comfortable. We loved our stay there and the house had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. It has a great shower and very good internet for staying in contact with the outside world. If you want to experience the Volcán Baru area without the crowds and tourism of Boquete, stay here, on the Volcán/Punta Cerro side. You have the same amazing climate and easy access to the national park. But much more laid back and authentic in my opinion. The house is situated on a very quiet road with no traffic and you get to call asleep to the sound of the cascading river just a few feet away. I guarantee if you stay here you will not be disappointed! Pura vida!

Nos encantó el tiempo en la Hacienda La Talamanca! Sean y Danielle fueron los anfitriones increíbles y muy servicial con todo lo necesario o tenían preguntas acerca! La casa es absolutamente encantador y era el lugar perfecto para mis amigos y yo para alojarse. Era el lugar perfecto para relajarse y pasar un fin de semana en la montaña. Nos llevamos nuestra hija de 1 año y fue un gran lugar para que juegue. Sean y Danielle incluso proporcionado algunos artículos para bebés, así que no tuvimos que llevarlos a nosotros mismos. La ubicación es impresionante, con una bonita ruta de senderismo en toda la calle, así como una corriente se puede oír desde la casa. La ciudad no tiene mucho, pero sí tienen un delicioso restaurante llamado Carbanero de que tiene un precio muy razonable. En general la estancia fue todo lo que estábamos buscando y más !! Sin duda volvería de nuevo!

we were comfortable staying here for two nights with our two young children. It is a cozy little cottage, (it would easily sleeps six). The air was crisp and cool at night and warm during the day, no need for AC here. We enjoyed the constant sound of the flowing river which adds to the relaxing atmosphere. We looked forward to coffee on the front porch in the morning. The town isnt too far away to pick up groceries or something you may need, however the house is "away from it all". We drove to the city , David, for the day to do some shopping (it is about an hour and a half drive). The roads are good, compared to other roads in central america. I will add too, the house has good hot water, which is hard to find in central america. My only recommendation is a coffee pot, however we used a typical sock drip and it was delicious .

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La Hacienda was beautiful and we loved our stay there. There are lovely grounds and hikes to do around the area. Sean and Danielle are kind and attentive and their kids are all sweet too! The house is perfect for a mountain retreat or getaway and I would definitely go back!

Great welcome to the little house, you quickly feel at home! Stef and Marla are hosts to many and help make the trip a success. The situation of the place is perfect, one can easily move around the region. We are a family of 5 and the kids were thrilled. Please stay for dinner one evening meal is great! We would definitely return if we are visiting the area.

la casa de Moisés era absolutamente preciosa, las imágenes actualmente en el sitio no le hacen justicia. La casa es espaciosa y acogedora, con chimenea, cocina grande y una gran sala de estar. La casa tiene 4 dormitorios. 3 de ellos cuentan con camas King, y la cuarta habitación tiene 2 literas, es decir, 4 camas. Esto se suma a 7 camas accesorio 10 personas cómodamente. Moisés era muy buena comunicación, respondiendo mensajes y llamadas de una manera oportuna. Por desgracia, no tuvimos la oportunidad de reunirse con él, pero fuimos recibidos por señora Mirna, que era muy agradable. La casa es de 1 minuto en coche desde el Hotel Bambito, y sólo unos pocos minutos de Volcán, por lo que los restaurantes y tiendas son muy accesibles. La casa también tiene un hermoso jardín enorme,. Por desgracia, no pasamos suficiente tiempo en la casa, pero sin duda nos hubiera gustado. Es un lugar perfecto para pasar el tiempo leyendo, hablando, la cocina y la recarga de combustible cerca de la naturaleza.

Nuestra estadía fue agradable, la casa es muy acogedora, el clima fresco, naturaleza y ambiente tranquilo, recomendado 100%!!!

Private clean accomodations. Good location for getting around Volcan in car. Lovely little casita with a rocking chair. Just wish we stayed long enough to finish my book!

It was an amazing weekend. Peace, love, a beautiful yard and Amanda and Tony were so nice with us in all ways!

If you are visiting the Volcan area -- or even Boquete -- there's no reason to stay with anyone but Amanda and her wonderful canine friends, Lucy and Maggie. The casita next door to the main house is perfect -- large, comfy, nice bed, a kitchen, shower with hot water. There's also Wifi coming from the main house. You have privacy but also access to Amanda who knows everything about the area and is a wonderful person besides. The location is close to downtown Volcan but far enough away that you have some peace and calm at the end of the day. The neighborhood is very safe and everything is behind an electronic gate as well. And did I mention the breakfas?t -- everything you need to start the day and some great conversation with Amanda. As I said, Amanda's casita is where you need to book. As an Airbnb host myself, I can tell you it doesn't get better than staying here.

Amanda was a very gracious hostess who did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. She treated us like family and made sure we had whatever we needed. The house was just like advertised and was a comfortable, safe place to stay. We would rent it again!

We enjoyed not only staying at Amanda's "casita" but also the communication we had with her in the days leading up to our arrival. The casita felt very much like home as it is a separate building from her house. Plenty of hot water for showers was a plus. A high quality water filter pitcher was nice to have although I have read that Volcan's water is safe to drink. The main commercial part of Volcán is within walking distance. Amanda's two wonderful dogs are very well behaved and will accept your affection or give you space if you choose. Hummingbirds abound as there are many types of flowers just outside the door where you can relax on your own patio and enjoy the mild weather, rain or shine.

My husband and me stayed with our 2 years old son a couple of days in the Casita of Amanda and her husband. First of all Amanda and her husband are a wonderfull couple very welcoming and they made us feel at home from the first minute we arrived. It was wonderful time we wish to come back one day. We enjoyed every single minute. They have a lovely garden with lots of flowers with a lots of place to play for our small boy. The Casita looks exactely like on the pictures so don't expect any bad surprises. The bed was so comfortable to sleep I would say I never slept so good since we are traveling down from Mexico. We enjoyed Volcan very much. Actually we wanted to go to Boquete but now we are very happy that we choosed Volcan as the place to stay. It is not so crowded and busy and not full of tourists. So thats the place to be if you enjoy staying in a quite local area.We are happy that we met you both and hope to see you again one time.

We were made to feel so welcome! Amanda had had surgery and was unable to be there but she put someone who went above and beyond to help us there in her place to take care of us! We couldn't ask for a better hostess and new found friends!

Amanda and Tony were perfect hosts. They provided a clean comfortable accommodation and made sure we had everything we needed. The breakfast included fresh food, foamed coffee, and fresh warm homemade bread. Amanda, on our last day there, serviced us A glass of fresh juice and even took us to our next lighting. We really appreciated your hospitality and definitely will return when in the area again.

Tout était parfait, merci!

Coralia definitely deserves to be a gold medal host! She was easy to communicate with and and very helpful. When we arrived at the cabin she had the refrigerator stocked with some food so we could easily make breakfast in the morning. This was especially nice since we were traveling with a 2 year old and a 5 year old and the best part was she left us some freshly roasted coffee from her coffee finca. The best coffee we had on our whole entire trip through Panama and Costa Rica! She made herself available to us if we needed her and she respected our space. She kindly arranged a guide for us so we could hike the senderos de los quetzales trail and we even had the great pleasure of seeing 3 quetzals. We also paid Coralia to take us on a marvelous tour of the area. We had a good time visiting Raquel's Ark which is a wild life rescue 2 blocks away and left a donation for the animals. Coralia is a very nice person and we had a great stay because of her hospitality.

Coralia was a great host. She gave us fruit, eggs, some juice, all what normally need. She show us some activity in boquete. Great experience.

Coralia was a great host. We really enjoyed our stay at her nice cabin. She provided us with everything we needed and gave us useful advices what to do in the area.

The Casita was awesome! Perfect size and peacefully quiet and 'hidden'. I arrived in town later than I expected and then cell phone battery died!... Was able to get message to Coretta just in time and she had me picked up at the mercado...good communication and had the place all ready to go with even a bit of food and fresh eggs for breakfast...will come HERE next time I am in town for sure! Thanks!

It was a very cozy place! Coralia is a very friendly and kind person. She took her time to inform us about the area, people and recommended restaurants and supermarkets. The place itself was clean and well equipped and we got fresh coffee from their own plantation! Even some issues with the water pump have been solved quickly. Thank you very much for the nice time in Volcan!

Coralia welcomed us to the family cabin with a fridge full of goodies and freshly roasted and ground coffee from the family farm. The cabin was perfect and cosy, with a great view of Volcan Baru from the deck. We could easily get about the valley on the bus and with a couple of short ($6) cab rides got to the Los Senderos de los Quetzales and La Amistad trail heads. We also took a $2 cab to the airstrip for a walk to the Lagunas near Volcan. Brilliant cabin in a perfect location, with the added bonus of smelling freshly roasted coffee each morning. Gracias Cordelia.

Best kept AirBnB secret in Volcan!! Coralia is onsite most of the time Monday-Friday but when you are at the cabin, you have absolute privacy, so it is a win-win. Coralia is the nicest of the nice, very easy to talk to (she seems nearly fluent in English to me:), helpful about the area and things to do or see. The cabin itself was absolutely perfect for our family of four - two kiddos, 7 + 8 years old. Coralia stocked the cabin with fresh eggs and coffee from her farm and had other goodies there for us as well, making our first breakfast (and beyond) easy and a mighty tasty treat!! To be honest, I can't say enough positive things about this adorable cabin and if it is open when you'd like to visit, just book it!! (Nope, she has no idea I'm giving her such a rave review, it was just that nice to stay there!!)

If you are looking for a place to slow down from your busy life while at the same time enjoy the Panamanian animals, this is the place for you. Clean room, comfortable bed and a clean warm shower. Close to restaurants and bars & a great place to start out from each day on your adventures.

Our stay at Raquel's Ark was unique, strange and definitely memorable. Must be an animal lover to say here. Living with a bunch of exotic nimals for 2 nights was something different. Raquel was extremely accommodating, making sure we were comfortable, and drove us wherever we needed to go (at additional costs for day trips/ trips to the border, at prices cheaper than taxi/ tours). Breakfast was tailor made and available at any hour which was great

Raquel is amazing and his ark too! She was very gentle showing us everything and helping us to feel comfortable ! The animal center is amazing, for sure any animal lover will love it. The room is simple but very comfortable. Hope i can come back soon!

Raquel's Arc is filled with loveable creatures and it is apparent that she takes care of them and her space very well. She was very accommodating and drove where to where we needed to go. However, it is a very secluded place and she is a very involved host. We would have liked to had the opportunity to actually explore Boquete and wander by ourselves a bit, but she insisted on being very present and we felt like we were constantly on a time crunch. She also charged us $35-$45 every where we went, which was fine until the last day. She only drove 5 minutes out the way because she had to go to the gas station to pay them back for the night before...and still had the audacity to charge us $30 to be dropped off at our stop.

Raquel is an amazing host. I had a wonderful time with her and all her animals. She took great care of me and showed me around. It was a great visit!

Raquel's Ark is a fantastic place to stay and a wonderful experience in and of itself. If you enjoy the company of animals and interesting conversation you will be right at home. I highly recommend staying here.

We stayed at Raquel's Ark for 5 days. The room is located at the front of the house & the bedroom/bathroom have a door to each & then a curtain seperating the area. Shampoo, conditioner, soap & toilet paper were provided, which was a plus! Do bring earplugs bc the neighbors have TONS of chickens, geese, ducks & there is crowing/noise literally ALL day, continuing into the night! Raquel likes to be very involved & quick to fill requests. She'll drive you to dinner & sit with you for the meal. It's almost like you're family when you are a guest. Raquel has a young monkey who also joins in the daily activities; his name is Boomer. He is very attached to Raquel & will come with, wherever yall go. He's super cute, but also a bit hyper, being a baby. The other animals are very fun to be around. They each have an outdoor enclosure, except for the sloths, who stay indoors, in a large dog kennel. There is a great coffee shop you can hike to from Raquel's & a few local restaurants, but beyond that, walking to other attractions would be 1hr+, each way. Raquel is happy to provide airport transportion, as well as some driving tours, each averaging about $45. Please message me if you want more details about our stay, we're happy to share!!

Raquel and Maggie Mae, the Howler monkey, met my taxi in her driveway. From then on, it was an amazing four days with Raquel, Maggie Mae, Harper the black cat, Jessie and Keira the Sloths, and all the other animals and birds at Raquel's Ark. Breakfast was enough for breakfast and lunch and was always delicious--eggs made as requested, toast, fresh papaya, fresh orange juice, and delicious coffee with or without Panamanian heavy cream. For my last day, Raquel made her fantastic pancakes and homemade syrup--scrumptious. We didn't miss a day of exploring and they were all great days. If you want a unique AirBnB experience, go to Raquel's Ark. You will meet and see how she cares for the "wild" animals that she has rescued. The Howler monkey and sloths are the ones you'll interact with the most but there are others as mentioned in Raquel's description of her rescue/zoo. You must try it for yourself. Oh, yes. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was large and had plenty of storage space for all my things. The bathroom was just outside my door and the rain shower was delightful. I enjoyed sitting in the living area in the evenings whenever I wanted but, also, enjoyed spending some of my evening in my bedroom at my computer with Harper and an occasional visit from Maggie Mae.