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Via Catalina Farms, Santa Catalina, Panama
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCute room by the beach. Very nice outside space and chilled vibe.
No hot water
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is incredible. You have a sea view, super relaxed, and a cool beach to surf. The owners are super nice and very helpful on any tips or things you might need.
Nothing to complain, everything was amazing and could not express anything negative about it.
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWalkable to town & beach access, but not in front like the picture shows.
No restaurant even though we saw reviews about breakfast so we weren’t prepared. Shared kitchen was inconvenient because it was across the lawn (no refrigerator in the room). Instructions say not to use A/C before 9 PM, use 9PM-6AM. No flush TP.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Regarding breakfast: We understand it can be disappointing to expect certain amenities that are no longer available. In the past, we did offer breakfast, but we now clearly communicate on all platforms that this service is currently unavailable. Still, we appreciate your comment and will work on making our communication even clearer. The shared kitchen is intentionally set up to allow guests to be self-sufficient, especially in our nature-oriented setting. We understand that the short walk across the lawn may not be ideal for everyone, and we’ll look into more flexible options for the future. A small fridge in the room is a great suggestion—thank you for that! The notes regarding air conditioning and toilet paper usage are intended to balance guest comfort with the protection of our environment and facilities. We strive to combine sustainability with functionality and thank you for your understanding. We hope you still enjoyed some aspects of your stay, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you again.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Regarding breakfast: We understand it can be disappointing to expect certain amenities that are no longer available. In the past,… Show more
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery well located, halfway between the surf spot and the Coiba tour. We were warmly welcomed, and our host was very nice to help us find a surf instructor when we arrived. The room was simple but the bed and bathroom were very clean, and there were towels and soap. The surroundings were very quiet and it was very relaxing. The closest restaurant is literally 1 min from there.
We loved everything
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location and cabins are very cute and clean! The place is well run and especially the hosts are welcome and have many good recommendations! I would definitely recommend this place for Santa Catalina (very central as well). Only if you are a surfer it’s a longer walk to the main beach (el Estero).
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery good location, sea view, simple but nice room. Shared kitchen...could be equiped better, small fridge
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEnrique is a great host, welcoming and Attentive.
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat value in a beautiful location! Clean cabin with a hammock outside to chill. There’s also a gazebo to watch the waves. You can hear and see waves crashing down below. Beach access and beautiful sunset to enjoy.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe came here with three friends and rented the 4-bed dormitory. It was perfect : very clean (they clean the shared bathroom everyday and asked the frequency at which we wanted the room cleaned). The view from the garden is really beautiful. Would love to come back
The location is a bit further off town (at the end of a small path off the main road, other hôtels are there as well) but there is a shortcut by the beach which takes only 5 min. And Santa Catalina is very safe so this was not a big issue It also means that you are a bit Closer to Rancho Estero / oasis for surfing. I would still recommend renting a bike.
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAmazing property, great location and super friendly staff!! Love it 😊
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the room, it is cozy and decorated very cute. The views in the morning were amazing and the accessibility to the beach and tours nearby was very nice. The hosts had very good references for tours and activities. We had breakfast there and it was delicious.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewHelpfull staff, good location with nice view to the sea and you can be quickly in the city center.
Room was smaller than it seems to be on the pictures and there were no compartment place for things. There was no hot water - we did not notified it in the description when we make reservation. Air condition is very noisy for sleeping.
Thank you for your comment Michaela! I’m sorry if there was any confusion. It might help to take another look at the listing, as we’ve mentioned the room size and the fact that only cold water is available. The air conditioning has a sleep function, so the noise is very low. Feel free to ask us next time :) We hope you still have a great time with us and are happy to answer any further questions!
Thank you for your comment Michaela! I’m sorry if there was any confusion. It might help to take another look at the listing, as we’ve mentioned the room size and the fact that only cold water is available. The air conditioning has a sleep … Show more
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewPia and Enrique are super friendly, warm and welcoming. We had a great stay. Everything is new and clean. Also the view is amazing and they created several nice places to relax
Reviewed: 10 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewRun by a young couple who are very nice and helpful
It's quite a walk if you have luggage and you don't take the shortcut along the beach. Consider to take a taxi if you have a heavy suitcase