Marilyn and Jerry were for me the ideal hosts: professional, considerate, sensitive, flexible and caring. In addition to this their place was spacious, spotless, had a magnificent view and was most adquate for someone like me who was searching for a place of quietness, and inspiration.

We enjoyed this apartment :it was roomy, clean & well furnished! We appreciated the Washer / Dryer / Iron Marilyn was helpful & available while being discreet. Not the nicest beach : rocky & dirty so we enjoyed the nice pool & the lovely grounds instead. This rental is ideal for guests with their own vehicle as there are no restaurants nearby.(we did not) A few nights, we purchased our supplies from a super mercado in the village & cooked our dinner: nothing is missing in this kitchen.... We took the local bus for our visits to Panama City(about 25 minutes) but it is not for everyone! Inexpensive taxis are also available...

Marilyn and Jerry were very nice and accommodating for our late arrival. The condo is a great spot outside the city.

We highly recommend the Ocean Front Penthouse Apartment. It is spacious, bright, clean and was equipped with everything we needed and had a beautiful ocean view. House cleaning was provided weekly, which kept it clean and welcoming. We really enjoyed the pool also. Marilyn and Jerry were excellent hosts! They were friendly and respectful of whether we wanted company or not (which we always looked forward to our chats with them!) We had rented a vehicle and Marilyn and Jerry were great at giving directions and tips on places to go. Not knowing how to speak Spanish, they were very helpful in telling us a few key phrases to use. It was our first time in Panama and having a quiet, relaxing place to stay, a home away from home, in between our trips in to the city and to other places was great. We were there for a month and wished it could have been longer! The weather was beautiful the whole time, and no mosquitos or bugs to bother us at all. We enjoyed meeting Marilyn and Jerry and hope to go back again sometime.

The penthouse apartment is beautiful and HUGE! There is a ton of space to spread out...the master even has a walk-in closet :) The view is gorgeous...not to shabby to wake up to everyday. We were able to take walks on the beach and lay by the pool. We were looking for a place to relax and read without dealing with expensive resorts. This was the perfect place. If you are looking for something off the beaten path, this is it! The location is good. It is only 15 minutes from the city. We rented a car to drive around the coast, which was helpful to us. It is also possible to catch a cab into the city from the location. Marilyn and Jerry were gracious hosts who we spent several hours chatting with about the US, Panama, and travel. They provide you with a cell phone that had 5 minutes of time (we were also able to add more, but it wasn't necessary for us). That was a great touch! Overall, a wonderful experience!

Our experience with Marilyn and Jerry were wonderful. They are great hosts. The apartment is very spacious and clean. Much nicer than staying at a hotel. I highly recommend that anyone staying in Panama should stay here.

Fresh apartment with very luxury pool area.

This a very secure place to stay in and relax. The apartment it's just as it looks in the picture, we fell in love with it. I would definitely stay here again. In terms of the communication, it was also very good, I missed my flight and Robert was nice enough to accommodate me to stay an extra night. He went out of his way to find me and my friends another apartment that was also over the top. This was by far one of the nicest experiences i have had with airbnb.

My mom appropriately described this as the most luxurious place she's ever been. The apartment and grounds are beautiful and appointed with everything we needed. Having access to the hotel facilities, but also having access to the private residence-only pools let us seek out as much fun or calm as we felt like having. It was a perfect place to relax and spend some quality family time.

Robert and Franziska were amazing hosts. Great communication from the time of booking, during our stay and after we had checked out. Moses was waiting for us upon arrival and gave us the keys and helped us with our bags. Their condo is immaculate with fabulous views of the rainforest, the ocean and the ships lining up for the canal. I couldn't get enough of sitting on the patio with my coffee every morning watching the sunrise while the rest of my family were still fast asleep. We always felt safe evening walking around at night. The food over at the Westin is amazing with lots of different choices. Loved sitting around The Pearl Club pool, great views, bar service and always plenty of empty chairs and cabanas. The kids enjoyed walking out to explore during low tide and seeing all of the different wildlife (especially the sloths!!) The kitchen was well stocked with all utensils and condiments. We did walk over to the Deli at The Pearl Club for breakfast items (surprisingly cheaper than the grocery store that we went to downtown) and opted to dine at the restaurants for lunch and dinner. Overall, a wonderful week stay. When it was time to leave, we simply left the keys on the counter and closed the door behind us. Sad that our vacation had to come to an end but we'll be back! Thanks again Robert and Franziska!!

Just returned from our stay at Tropical Paradise at Playa Bonita in Panama and we had a wonderful time at this lovely apartment. The host made us feel welcome and stayed in contact with us before and during our visit to make sure that all of our questions were answered and assisted us in planning our time in Panama. The apartment was as described and the Playa Bonita complex was lovely and well maintained. We thought the location, north of Panama City, was a perfect quiet spot and getting around with our car proved to be an excellent idea for our travels in Panama. We would definitely stay here again when we return.

Beautiful apartment, beautiful property (the pools and the pearl club especially), even eating dinner at the westin was delicious. My only complaint would be that, despite keeping all windows and doors closed the entire time, there are tons of bugs that manage to get into the apartment every night, especially after it rains. When I left there were piles of dead bugs/beetles that we had to kill lying on the floor :(

We had a great time at Casa Bonita! The condo was very nice and the amenities available in the building as well as on the Westin property were incredible. The condo was nicer than described and the view over the rainforest to the canal was beautiful. The unit was fully stocked and very cleaned. The guys that managed the property onsite were available and helpful when needed. It was a pleasure staying here with my family. Thanks for sharing your property!

Wow, wow, wow. Just wow. This place is located in a gorgeous section of Panama overlooking the water with views of the city skyline, Panama Canal and the Causeway in the background. It is close enough to the city, but far away enough to experience the quite beauty of Panama's country. We felt so at peace here. The condo itself was immaculately clean and our hosts, Robert and Franziska were more than accommodating. The amenities are state of the art. We will most certainly be back as often as possible.

Great place, would stay again.

Nice apartment, very comfortable. Great for solo travel. There are some restaurants nearby, which is nice. Overall a very good place to stay

Great location !!! Everything brand new, perfect equipment of the condo. Luxuriuos environment with Pearl Club and Westin Hotel. Beautiful beach and nice view from the condo. The hosts were very friendly and gave us a lot of helpful information. Panama City is very close and easy to reach. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and are planning to come back asap.

Mitizi was great. She was very friendly and professional. The units were fantastic. The pictures do not do the actual property justice. The location was fantastic. We had several units and our entire group truly enjoyed the experience.

The place is nice and comfortable, however distance from city and you are tied to private cars from next hotel which means you have to negotiate for fare and it could cost you up to $70 for round trip visit to city, Mitzi is great, she accommodates just about all request if possible, the place has a nice view of ocean and access to multiple swimming pool. If you don't cook then the only restaurant is the hotel next door which is ripoff prices.

Talk about luxury! This place have EVERYTHING you could possibly need for a relaxing time at the beach. The condo was spacious for two couples and just a short walk to the beach! Genevieve was very helpful and easy to get a hold of with questions and for checking in/out. If you are looking for a modern condo with plenty of space, this is the place.

Don't bother looking elsewhere, this place is a GREAT value and most enjoyable.

Dear Drew and Evie, Wanted to thank you for opening your beautiful house to us. Our trip was nothing less than spectacular. Your kitchen was perfect for our culinary needs, stocked comfortably to cater to any culinary desire. We enjoyed it so much that we found very little reason to leave. We very much look forward to coming back soon. And a huge Thank you to Genevieve who made our stay extra special! Thank you for all your kindness and hospitality. Sincerely Ahin and Lia

This was the perfect getaway spot, is well located just far enough from the city where there's peace and tranquility, and you're connected with nature, but not too far in case you want to enjoy the night life in Casco Viejo. The apartment is exactly as advertised, beautiful, spacious and equipped with everything you need; and the sights!? they are just AMAZING!!! Lastly, Mitzi is such a great host, anything that we inquired about she was super prompt to address. Thanks Drew and Evie, you really outdid yourselves with this unit!

Drew and Evie's condo on the Playa Bonita beach is an amazing spot. The 2 bed, 2.5 bath unit is stocked with all the essentials for an awesome stay I paradise. However, what really sets this place apart is the rooftop pool with a 360 degree views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding islands, the Panama Canal, Panama City, and the mountainous jungles is truly something to behold. The nightly price was well below what the adjacent Wyndham hotel charged and we still had access to all of their amenities. It really is a great spot and I would highly recommend it.

The apartment is not too far outside the city. For US$1.00, you can take a taxi to the Howard bus stop where you can take a bus to the Grand Terminal Albrook for from $0.35. Taxis cost $15.00 from Howard to the Mall and Terminal and from there back to the apartment. Taxis from the bustop to the apartment are not as plentiful after 6pm but 20 minutes should be enough to walk in. The area is quiet and great for bird watchers. We easily spotted tucans, tanagers, parrots and other birds from the balcony. There can be sandflies outside when it rains so insect repellant is advisable. We preferred the back gate to access and leave the property, but that way can be a little muddy when it rains a lot. The other way would be via the apartment downstairs. There is a police station next door and the officers that we met were helpful. Additionally, the place is spacious, comfortable and clean. Antonio and his niece were great hosts and were ready to help whenever necessary. We would stay there again when visiting Panamá.

This wonderful apartment is in an upscale resort just outside Panama City with great views and beautiful pools overlooking the ocean. Would book again!

Susana was such an amazing host. She made everything so easy and clear cut for us. It was a nice reprieve from the big city BUT perfect because of it's distance to Westland Mall and other shopping. Kids loved playing on the beach in the sand as well. Susana era increíble. Ella era muy fácil de trabajar y lo hizo fácil. Era muy tranquilo y relajante, pero no demasiado lejos de la gran ciudad. La ubicación cerca Westland Mall y otras tiendas era perfecto. Los niños les encantó jugar en la playa también.

Franziska was an excellent host, and the staff was attentive to ours needs. Lovely apt, very clean. We purchased items for breakfast and were happy to be in a roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Nice view, used the next door spa facilities, as well as the restaurants, very good. Good location, not in the heart of the City, but within apx 20mns. FYI- there is a lot of construction and bottle-necked areas in Panama City, so be prepared for some traffic jams. - my biggest negative. Panama City looks like a growing metropolis though. At the apt there were some that spoke English, some did not. In Panama City, a small percentage spoke English. Would definitely stay again!!

I am thrilled to recommend Franziska and family as a host. Because this was my first time using Air BnB, I was a little hesitant, but Franziska eased my anxiety with her responsiveness and attention to detail. Prior to our departure, we were emailed a guide filled with valuable detailed information, including a checklist to help us prepare for our trip, particulars about the property, and the surrounding areas. Whenever we had questions, we were able to reference our “information guide”, as all the answer was there. Upon arriving at the property, we were cordially greeted by the property contact person, who assisted us until we were settled in nicely. The building’s staff, doormen, and (in particularly David) were all very pleasant, and extremely helpful. They always helped us with our packages and taxi requests. The apartment is STUNNING, beautifully decorated, with floor to ceiling wrap around views that are SPECTACULAR. We stayed on the 18th floor, the elevators were expedient and fast, so there was little wait time to wait. The kitchen was fully stocked, spacious, with state of the art modern appliances. The master bedroom and bath are spacious with a glass walk in shower, Jacuzzi tub and large closet! We were provided with plenty of beach towels and regular towels. Both of the beds were comfortable. The second full bathroom is connected to the second bedroom. The third bathroom (guest bathroom) was decorated beautifully. You can tell that Franziska and family paid a lot of attention to details for their guests. Casa Bonita’s roof top pool is amazing and the views are awe-inspiring. You may find yourself hanging out there to work on your tan or chat while you take in the breath-taking views of Panama City, and the majestic ships passing by. We were elated to find out that, we also had access to the Westin amenities, which was the cherry on top! The pools are large and the staff were very attentive. The building and surrounding properties are well maintained which enhances the feel of the vacation experience. Casa Bonita is approximately 15 minutes away from Panama City, downtown, a little longer in traffic. We were going to rent a car but ended up using UBER most of the time, which turned out to be less expensive. It was so great to come back to such a phenomenal residence after having explored Panama all day. Franziska even checked in on us to ensure all was going well, which was very thoughtful. We are looking forward to our next trip! Many thanks!!

All of our communication with Franziska was easy and quick - everything was as described and we loved the condo - it is beautiful and the location is very relaxing. We often had a large pool to ourselves and really liked the restaurant by the spa. It was nice to be next to the Westin for access to the restaurants but away from the crowd.

Listing was as described and Franzisca was a good host. We loved the place. It was spacious and very well priced. The views were great and the best location. We liked being a little bit out of town and on the beach. The full access to the Westin facilities was fantastic. The kids loved it. About 20 to 25 minutes from town. Parking included.

Great Place

Tuvimos un hospedaje muy confortable, exactamente como se muestra en esta pagina. Franzisca muy atenta y pendiente a darnos el mejor servicio. Quedamos con deseos de volver.

Todo estuvo excelente, lo que aparece ofertado es realmente lo que es, las instalaciones son muy buenas y limpias. Si vuelvo a Panamá no dudaría en quedarme de nuevo en el apartamento de Franziska mi familia y yo lo disfrutamos. Estamos muy contentos de escoger tu apartamento Franziska y de nuevo gracias infinitas por todas tus atenciones aunque no tuve la oportunidad de conocerte en persona siempre respondiste a todos mis mensajes. !Ya extraño tu apartamento!

This is a beautiful place and setting! Sits outside Panama City, which is perfect if you don't want to be in the city but close enough to get there fairly easily. The property is quite well kept, secure, nice and very clean. The owner and the property manager are great and johnny on the spot. Really enjoyed the stay.

Very nice location. outside panama city. If you are a golfer you should enjoy the place. Rick helped us in every need. Excelent host

Excelente propiedad para quedarse en Panama. Es seguro , tranquilo, puedes descansar comodamente. El personal de club es respetuoso y lugar esta equipado con todo lo necesario. Recomiendo que debes tener carro por lo alejado de la ciudad pero vale la pena. El acceso al club de golf es bueno para los que gustamos del deporte. Sin duda volveria en alguna otra oportunidad a hospedarme alli. Gracias por recibirnos

Gracias

Excelente opción. Este es un apartamento muy cómodo, amplio y bien dotado. Cuenta con todas las facilidades para tener una buena estadía. El apartamento lo recibimos en condiciones impecables de limpieza. Los muebles y accesorios del apartamento son modernos y funcionales. Por otra parte, El club Tucán es un entorno hermoso y tranquilo. Cuenta con muchos servicios que están a entera disposición de los huéspedes (pisina, campo de golf, gimnacio, restaurante). Rick, nuestro anfitrión, siempre estuvo pendiente de nosotros y no tuvimos contratiempo alguno a nuestra llegada ni a nuestra salida. recomiendo ampliamente este alojamiento, no dudaré en volver a visitarlo. El club Tucan esta a poca distancia de sitios de interés como el casco antiguo, centros comerciales como Albrook, cinta costera, avenida balboa, etc. Si debe tenerse en cuenta que a ciertas horas el trafico es bastante pesado para cruzar el puente de las Américas.

This place was amazing, quiet, secured, clean and spacious. Everything you need for an awesome stay in Panama.

Nice large new apartment well equiped. Perfect if one want to explore Panama Pacifico which have cycling trail going through the old US Kobbe base leaving quarter. Can also go to the beach before Veracruz. There are some shop but quite limited until a rather large Riba Smith supermarket open in january 2017 which is at walking distance from the apart.

Very spacious apartment, really comfortable. Place is well equipped, specially the kitchen side. There are restaurants and a supermarket at walking distance, and the beach is not far. Great place overall

The apartment is very modern in a nice building. There is cooking gear provided. There are a few shops and restaurants in the surrounding area that close somewhat early (around 7pm or so). It does take a bit of time to go outside of the immediate area with the roads the way they are set up (one direction is blocked off at the moment for access).

Hermoso apartamento.

Rosario's condo was amazing! I'll stay here for future trips as the location was perfect...close to the city with the feeling you were in a rainforest. We enjoyed seeing the ships que up at the entrance to the canal. The condo itself was super nice, clean and had a great "vibe". I didn't want to leave! Susan Connett St Croix, US Virgin Isalnds

Rosario offers a most luxurious condo with stunning view of ships waiting to enter Panama Canal. Beach is very nice at high tide. Pearl Club pool fantastic but gym & pool on top floors of condo tower are very nice, especially the view! Take Uber to explore Miraflores Locks and Casco Viejo where you must be sure to shop for beautiful handmade molas & other works by local artisans. Tomas made me a sterling & opal necklace while we went to lunch! Have fresh ceviche at Mercado de Mariscos but look at (& smell) all vendors before deciding.

Un paraíso, rodead de árboles y playa. El apartamento súper cómodo y espacioso. El club y hotel con excelente servicio, áreas verdes y parque infantil. Muy bien equipado el apartamento y Rosario muy amable y nos recibió con bebidas y cosas para picar y nos explicó todo muy bien. Lo recomiendo ampliamente!

Un lugar precioso, relajante, limpio, en un entorno rodeado de naturaleza espectacular. El personal de la urbanización, amabilísimo. El apartamento , ideal: amplio, limpio y con todas las comodidades. Todo perfecto. La anfitriona muy amable y servicial. Atenta a todos los detalles y necesidades. Al llegar teníamos artículos de aseo y alimentación para los primeros días. Un mes inolvidable.

Rosalia is the best host I've ever stayed with on airbnb. She really does everything to make you happy while living in her apartment. The apartment itself is extremely clean, shiny and neat, there is everything you need and more. The room is quite small but comfortable, and Rosalia allows you to use kitchen/sala as you wish. She even can rent you a car if you need it. And you will need it sometimes, because while a big commercial center is being built, there is really nothing within wlking distance (this is a very new residential area). But we just wanted a quiet place to spend a week or two while working on internet, and this room fit our purposes well. The apartment building is right on the beach, so you can walk the seafront anytime you want, but it's not really suitable for swimming. You can swim and take sun bathing in the adjacent swimming pool. I really advice you Rosalia and her house! She is really friendly person to stay with. I'd like to come back there.

Robert and Franziska were very helpful in providing information about the apartment, directions to the apartment, and recommendations on places to go and sites to see. They were quick to respond to e-mails and did everything they could to make sure my friends and I had a great stay. The apartment was very clean and comfortable and the view was stunning! My friends and I highly recommend the apartment for anyone interested in visiting Panama City.

This place is far better than home away from home! The view is spectacular, the apartment is very modern, very beautifully decorated, the beds are very comfortable. Great place to stay overall. Very centric, nice and quiet. Definitely worth it. The owner even checks in with you to make sure your stay is exceptional.

Absolutely breathtaking views and the resort compound is superb. Robert and his family made sure we had a warm welcome and full concierge assistance for our entire stay. The photos don't do justice to the beauty of the condo and surrounding area. This was a great value and we highly recommend this for a fabulous getaway.

Hello Robert, Everything was great, It was a place very nice and relax. The apartment was perfect. We appreciated " the room service" from Westin restaurant delivered at the condo Just relax and enjoy the amazing view !!!!

Great holiday with family and friends

What a beautiful home. It is spacious and modern with the most unbelievable view. The ability to use The Pearl Club and Westin amenities is so helpful, especially if your trip is short and you don't want to go back and forth to the city. The Playa Bonita staff was so helpful our concierge Kleriston helped us greatly with a grocery store visit and instructions on how to arrange our tour of the canal. Robert and Franziska provided us with very thorough instructions on our arrival, the area and the facilities. Since we are not strong Spanish speakers this was a godsend. We knew everything that we needed to in order to be ready for the trip and get to our destination. Thank you for an enjoyable birthday getaway.

Echter fünf -Sterne Standard mit einer Unmenge von Platz und grandioser Lage und Aussicht. Die Kombination aus nächster Nähe zur Stadt und Ruhe mit toller poolanlage an fast menschenleeren Strand ist wirklich zu empfehlen, außerhalb der rush hour ist man in 15. Minuten im Zentrum. Das Personal der Rezeption und der Anlage ist extrem freundlich und checkin wie checkout waren wirklich einfach und zuverlässig. Robert und Franziska haben sich mit hilfreichen Informationen und kontakthalten viel mühe gegeben, nochmals vielen Dank für alles!

Durante nuestra estadia nos sentimos como en nuestro hogar esta situacion se dio a que nuestro anfitrion lo hizo posible teniendo en cuanta todos los detalles. El apartamento esta muy bien decorado, con buen gusto y delicadeza, es amplio, luminoso , confortable y con todos los elementos necesarios para pasar unas excelentes vacaciones. Pensando en Panama es un muy buen lugar disfrutar de un tiempo de descanso

My family stayed for 4 nights for a nearby wedding in Playa Bonita at the end of April. The Casa Bonita property itself is stunningly beautiful with amazing amenities. The apartment is lovely with fantastic views. The rooms are well furnished, decorated, and comfortable. Federico is attentive - checking in to make sure things are ok before, during, and after our stay. Cristian, who checked us in, was thorough and even though our Spanish was limited, we were able to communicate. Although the overall accommodations were wonderful, there were a few bumps. There was no hot water in the unit - making showers (taken one at a time) uncomfortable and the dish washing cycles (dishwasher & by hand) less clean. We had family staying in Casa Bonita on the 6th and 18th floor that had hot water just fine. The wifi was broken and no one was available to fix it. Also, the blinds got stuck on most of the windows, so we weren't able to close the curtains (which with the view was ok). Outside of Federico's control, the pool was closed for the duration of our stay. While in touch with Federico and Cristian during our stay about these issues, nothing was resolved. Federico assured us he would fix them going forward.

The apartment is part of a fantastic high-end resort. The President of the United States (President Barack Obama) Stayed at this location during his stay in Panama. The Apartment is everything the pictures suggest. We were not disappointed. However, taxis into the city will cost you $60 USD round trip. The hotel's air port shuttle charged $25 per person. We spent a lot on taxis. The beach was also more for walking on than swimming. The low tide during the day revealed dark, murky, swampy waters. everyone just used the pools. However, the ferry to Pearl Island is a $30 taxi ride away. We also were never able to make the internet work inside the apartment (two out of three were IT Specialists) but there was plenty of free wifi at the other resort buildings.

Hello there! c trip my family to spend the holidays this 2015 / 16y had an amazing experience !!! The apartment is beautiful, new, as is the pictures, everything spotless !!! The building is beautiful, with jacuzzi and pool terrace c c a view of the canal and the unbeatable Panamanian jungle. Pearl Club worth q as the gym of Casa Bonita !! The very well disposed to collaborate on all doubts or uncertainties about the case owner, and was the first time q q c airbnb reserved. Highly recommend it, we want to return! Regards. Mariela.

We were in communication with our host, Federico, quite a bit before we arrived. He was very helpful and answered all of my questions promptly. Another gentleman, Cristian, met us at the condo to show us around and give us keys. He was very nice but spoke very little English, and unfortunately we don't know much Spanish, so the conversation was a bit awkward at times but we got the jest of things. The condo is beautiful, just as the pictures show. There was a nice little supply of sunscreens, aloe vera gel and bug repellent (which you'll need if you go out after dark - the sand fleas are nasty, my friend had swollen red bumps all over her body from their bites) in the master bath. The didn't have any extra toilet paper, so we had to buy more and they gave us plenty of towels but no washcloths. They have the kitchen basics along with a few handfuls of canned goods, dried pastas, beans, etc. We were hoping to get groceries to save money but the only thing nearby was the Pearl Club Deli across the street. It's overpriced but we were able to grag a few bottles of wine, eggs, bread, chorizo, garlic, chips and some baked goods. I wish I would've been told how isolated we were. The condo complex is next door to The Westin with 5 fairly good restaurants and a short walk down the beach to The Intercontinental. But that's it, no village, nothing else and it's not safe to walk on or near the road, in my opinion. So you'll need a driver or rent a car if you want to get out and about. We used a driver, Kleriston, who lives at the condo complex (+(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)), while we were there. He was very helpful, speaks English and quite reasonable -$20 airport ride.