Monthly Rentals in Isla Cristóbal

Julia’s place is an absolute gem, nestled in the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea at the southern tip of Isla Cristóbal—about a 30-minute boat ride from the main island, Isla Colón. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were stepping into a unique off-grid paradise. The house itself is self-sustaining, powered by solar energy and using filtered rainwater (which, by the way, tastes amazing!). While there’s no air conditioning, there are plenty of fans to keep the air moving. The views from the house are absolutely stunning. In the mornings, dolphins often patrol the area like local marine police, and right beneath the house, we saw massive snappers swimming in the clear waters. If you paddle out into deeper water by kayak or paddleboard, you’ll likely spot graceful rays gliding beneath you—an unforgettable experience. Victoriano, a local caretaker, was extremely helpful on the property and in surrounding areas and guided us on a hike to see the sloths and the monkeys.

Please keep in mind this is an ecolodge, not a mainland hotel! The place was clean and as described. I had minimal encounters with bugs inside, one spider, a few little flys and mosquitos, very minimal, they do a great job at keeping them out and things clean. I was here during the rainy season and was very lucky with the weather, but I can see the trail getting muddy if it is raining, so have appropriate shoes. I went snorkeling multiple times a day, kayaking and on the trails. I recommend the guide, as it’s easy to miss the sloths in the canopy, but there are lots of other things to see. Everyone was friendly and helpful and having meals together was nice. I was traveling on my own and like space and it was a great balance of having your own private space and being able to meet new ppl. I didn’t feel the need to take any trips off the island but if I were there longer I might have. If you want to relax, be in nature and still be comfortable this is a great place.

I stayed here five years ago and I still remember how incredible the experience was ! All thanks to the host. Truly one of the kindest, most generous people I’ve ever met. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect ! Even after all this time, the warmth and hospitality he showed has stayed with us. I couldn’t recommend this place and this host more highly !! 🥰

Julieta’s place is a bit higher than the rest of Old Bank village, so it’s very quiet and peaceful. She has a big garden surrounded by big trees and bamboos specifically her jackfruit trees attracted many birds which we could observe every day from our room! The trail to Wizards’ beach is right at the corner where we saw a couple of sloths! She is very friendly person who cares about us all through our stay by messages, despite she was off the island. Highly recommended!