Entire home

Casa del Cielo

Photo gallery for Casa del Cielo

Property grounds
Room
Property grounds
Property grounds
Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro
  • Red Frog Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wizard Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Casa del Cielo

Welcome to Casa del Cielo in the heart of vibrant, reggae vibe Old Bank, Bastimento. The house in the sky is surrounded by stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. Fall fast asleep to the lapping of waves from Firefly Beach. There are water taxis coming and going and surfers heading out to favorite destinations. Be as active or lazy as you want...we have hammocks waiting for you. Home to Wizard, Red Frog, and Polo...and just a water taxi to others.

Built as a split level house with an open air living area with brand new patio furniture. There is a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and guest bathroom. Even the back of the house has an incredible view. It rises above the town so there is privacy. Named Casa del Cielo (House in the Sky) , you walk up many steps to get to the house. *We recently built a new stairwell for your safety.

The 2 bedrooms have full baths, A/C and televisions. There is good WiFi, drinking water, and hot showers. The kitchen has a gas stove, refrigerator and appliances for cooking your own meals. There is also a coffee maker, toaster, blender, and microwave. There are also mini fridges in the bedrooms as well as a guest bathroom downstairs.

Bastimentos is a 10 minute boat ride to Bocas town, 10 minutes to famed wave “Silverbacks”, 20 minutes walking trail to Wizard Beach, and quick water taxi to Red Frog and Polo Beach. Take a tour of "Up in the Hill" the chocolate and coffee factory or explore Firefly Beach with it's rocky trails...you might find a perfect conch shell if you're lucky.

*While Basti has a couple of Bodegas you should stop at one of the larger grocery stores in Bocas before coming over. There are Creole restaurants ,bars, and hostels. Lysette's and Alvin and Ketcha's are delicious and affordable. On the higher end is The Firefly, which is a wonderful waterfront dining experience. There is also a police station in the center of town so you will always feel safe. The locals are warm and friendly. This is a true Caribbean island with no big commercial enterprises. It is all geared to adventurous travelers.

You have the entire house to yourselves! Marilin will show you the property and then their is access to a lock box at the front door. When you arrive in Bocas head to Lysette's at the dock for a beer and free Wifi to reach Marilin.

Marilin is our amazing hostess and manager. She lives in the house below and will assist to your needs during your stay. She lives in the house just below. She speaks both English and Spanish.
Of course you can reach me with any questions or concerns.

You get here by flying on Air Panama or Skytrip from Panama City or crossing in a van from the Costa Rican border to the main island of Colon.Panama .then taking a Bastimentos water taxi for a 10 minute ride to the main dock on Bastimentos .

Fresh water is provided, however, if you need additional water it can be provided for a small fee.

Again, please be considerate about usage of AC, water, toilet paper, etc.

Most importantly, have a wonderful, memorable experience!

You won't want to leave the house in the sky!

Property manager

jennifer green

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bastimentos

Bastimentos is home to this holiday home. Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bird Island and Tortuga Beach.
Map
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Red Frog Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wizard Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carenero Island - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa del Cielo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa del Cielo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa del Cielo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa del Cielo located?

Situated in Bastimentos, this holiday home is steps away from Red Frog Beach, Wizard Beach and Playa Larga. Tortuga Beach and Bluff Beach are just steps away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Writing this review to quiet some of the concerns of the previous reviewer… this rental was amazing! First, the views cannot be beat and the outdoor deck living space is just wonderful. It is the highest location in this particular spot of Basti, with amazing views and a breeze. It’s basically a very unique tropical jungle treehouse high above the town. The ACs in the bedrooms work very well and there is consistently hot water, with strong water pressure - things that are hard to find on Basti! There are 77 steps (not “literally 97” like another review mentions) but more than half of them are steps from the road and through a little wooded area. The main staircase up the side of the house is about 30 steps straight up and is sturdy. Small price to pay for the incredible view you get in return. And you’re pretty much always sweating in Basti anyway so not a big deal, haha. Yes, there is a bar on the water that plays very loud music some nights - for us, it was only loud Saturday and Sunday night and we were there for 7 nights. Anywhere you stay in this section of Basti will have this issue too, this is not unique to this rental property. We brought earplugs and that helped tremendously. The place was very clean upon arrival. Yes, bugs are around as it’s a jungle, this is not avoided anywhere on the island.We have been to Basti twice and would stay here again in a heartbeat. It’s a special island, this is a special house, and we had a magical time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic Place

The house has a fantastic view. What was not mentioned is that it is literally 97 steps to get to it. When it rains some of the path way is very muddy. One of the wooden steps is not attached. There are chickens and roosters all around which is entertaining except when the roosters start crowing at 2am. The neighbors blasted music outside of their houses every night we were there which lasted as late as 2am. It was a different house every night with sound equipment set up on the porch. There were towels to use, but literally one bath towel and one beach towel per person. There were no hand towels, washcloths nor kitchen towels. There was only one bath mat even though there was 2 full bathrooms. My standards for cleanliness may be higher than others, as the floors were swept and the linens clean. However, there were dead bugs and debris inside on the counters and in the windows. The beds were comfortable, but there was only one pillow per person. The kitchen area is not air conditioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by jennifer green

Host profile image
I currently live in Denver, CO and while I do love it there I am a beach lovin' girl at heart. The beaches here are out of this world! It was love at first sight when I saw the house in the sky. I think it's a truly special place...I hope you will too!

Why they chose this property

Old Bank has a cool island vibe filled with friendly locals and colorful houses. There is usually music playing, sometimes well into the morning, particularly on weekends. You can walk to Wizard Beach and only a short water taxi to Red Frog or Polo. Bocas is only a 7 minute boat ride away for groceries, restaurants, and bars.

What makes this property unique

My property is a split level up on the hill with views in front and back of the house. I recently built a new stairwell, added a new hammock, AC unit, water heater, and fresh spring water. I think it's just about perfect.

Languages:

English