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

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Gourmet Kitchen with Large Island for prep and eating.
Our huge kitchen has most every appliance you can use to create amazing meals.
Living room has 10 foot glass walls & seating for 8. Netflix & a flat screen TV
The fresh produce makes for such great salsa & Guacamola
It may seem like Jurrasic Park, but we have Netflixs, high speed internet WIFI.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Boca Chica, Chiriqui
  • Popular LocationPlaya Grande68 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya La Barqueta70 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Las Lajas81 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom pavilion

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

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

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!!

Property manager

Shawn & Angie Money
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pedregal

Located in Pedregal, this holiday home is on the beach. Boca Chica Marina and Golfo de Chiriqui National Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Grande and Playa La Barqueta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boca Chica, Chiriqui

What's nearby

  • Playa Grande - 68 min drive
  • Playa La Barqueta - 70 min drive
  • Playa Las Lajas - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Costa

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning glass villa with bamboo post & beam roofs , an amazing view! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pedregal holiday home is 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Playa La Barqueta.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A Magical Island
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

pauline d., Cognin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour original
Belle maison mais qui mériterait un petit rafraîchissement. Pour le tarif il devrait y avoir une bonbonne d'eau et des produits d'hygiène.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Seneca SC

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Shawn & Angie Money

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I grew up in central British Columbia, Spent my summers at our log house, water skiing & the winters snowmobiling & skiing at our local ski hill. Later I met my future wife at a Bible college. I moved to Edmonton, Alberta & have stayed here with Angie for 30 years. We are proud of being Canadians, how ever we both are not fond of the 5 months of winter we have to endure. Hence the search for a place to go as refuge from our harsh winters. Actually our property is just as appealing in the summer as the temperature in Panama are in the low 30's. So it is nearly perfect in Panama then. IN Alberta it can be cool & wet even in July.

I have been investing in Real Estate for 20 year, worked in lending for 5 years & have been in the construction sector for many years. We have just finishing construction on our caretakers cottage/boat house. Now we have a competent North American manager & his family to see to the upkeep & act as a sort of Concierge for our guests. as we are on an island, a boat is the only way you are going to explore the area unless you really like to paddle!! Just kidding. I like to paddle, it is great exercise & I get a wicked tan. I never get hot (I still fall in occasionally) or cold as the water is so warm! I am wanting to set up a community of like minded families / investors who want to own a place to them selves or one or two month share of a tropical home to enjoy personally & share with their family & friends.

Why they chose this property

The airport just outside of David was just starting its expansion (it was completed 3 years ago now, very nice now) it was like a tacky greyhound station when I first came to David. New infrastructure is always a key to property appreciation. It is just a matter of time before David starts to get international fights from Houston & Miami. The cellular coverage is good. However most Panamanians now just get mobile data & use the phone app, Whats App to stay in touch with family & friends anywhere in the country or world..

We have high speed internet & are able to use our Netflix account & a Magic Jack phone to stay in touch with friends & family in Canada & the US. Panama's explosive GDP growth is also a major influence on my decision to invest in this country. They just paved the road to our nearest port. So we can make it to town in 20 minutes now!! We have a spring on our property so that is a must, most places on the island are not so lucky.
The property is unique, as it is really an untouched nature preserve. The local university still brings students to study the fauna. It is literally like stepping onto the set of Jurassic park. The sounds are the same & the birds & trees are a wonder! When I first came to view the property, there was a large school of Dolphins swimming right by the shore. The fisherman still fish for red Snapper off the point of the island. Last week I saw 3 small fishing boats anchored out around the point of the island, 400-600 meters away. We sometimes send our Panamanian caretaker out with a boat & he will pick up 10 fish for $10-15.
The local produce is awesome, we buy it in David or at the local fruit & vegetable stand not far from our port. Produce is abundant & inexpensive. On the island we have Coconuts, Bananas, Plantains, Mango & Avocado trees.The fishing is usually very good as well.

What makes this property unique

There is a walk for several kilometers along the top spine of the island, which allows you to see ocean & mountain views & see up close the vegetation that is unique to this area. The water in the morning is usually calm, sometimes it is like piece of glass. It has the nicest water for skiing I have ever seen. the water is 29-31 degrees & it is 24 degrees outside at 6 am. That is pretty much heaven for a guy with a water ski or a paddle board.. The fact that there are few boats with an engine larger than 10 hp. makes for water with out wakes from boats. Something you could never find on a lake in Canada during the summer. Boca Bravo island or the one next to it has miles of beach with not a soul around. I think there is some surfing there, many things have not been explored yet. It is like that here in Panama.
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