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Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Location
Amenities
Policies

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Place, Tortuga Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Playa El Istmito
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Starfish Beach
‪40 min drive‬
Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning

About the area

Bocas del Toro

With a stay at this apartment in Bocas del Toro, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tortuga Beach and Playa El Istmito. .This family-friendly apartment is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Starfish Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm.

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What's nearby

Tortuga Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Playa El Istmito - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
Paunch Beach - 17 min drive - 3.9 km
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 3.9 km
Starfish Beach - 40 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dosha Organic cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Tequila Republic - ‬7 min drive
‪Cosmic Crab - ‬7 min drive
‪Skully's - ‬4 min drive
‪Pipa Beach Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town

Villa located in Burn Brae Plantation. We are conveniently located just five minutes from town in the first foot hills. Resting just a short walk from the beach and wildlife. We offer a great refuge from the high pace of town with our 50 acres of well diversified property. Frequent sites are parrots and many other types of birds, large trees, wildlife of all types, and the occasional monkey.
*PLEASE VIEW VIDEO. Video tab located at top left of picture on listing info.
The condo is approximately 2000 square feet with large patio. The master bedroom with one king sized bed* and a full attached bath with shower and double sink. Large walk in closet with safe.
Second Bedroom with 2 queen size beds* and a full attached bath with a large tub/shower and a single sink. Walk in closet.

Living room area with 47 inch LCD flat screen TV and DVD player/Xbox system. Mini Hi-fi Sony Stereo with CD and IPod docking station. Dining area with table and 6 chairs.
Fully-equipped kitchen with coffee maker, dinnerware, dishwasher, microwave, flat top stove and oven, pots and pans, refrigerator, and toaster. All major appliances are Kenmore Elite (in English)
Other amenities include stacked full size washer/dryer, large balcony on the upper levels and a patio on 1st floor. Full house water filtration system with UV filtration. Air conditioning in every room for individual temperature control, wireless internet access, smoke alarms.
NON SMOKING HOUSE.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Massage

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limo/town car service
Car available
Car not required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Chef service
Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Safe

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights

Enjoy your last minutes in the rental. Gather all the used linens and towels and place in the laundry room. Place all dirty dishes in washing machine. Place trash in garbage can. We will remove.

Pets

Pets allowed

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Tessa K.

5 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

The place was perfect for 6 people. Host was very accommodating and helpful throughout the entire stay. Having a washer dryer in unit was also a bonus. The house is about 10-15 min drive away from the town center, but there are plenty of buses and taxis around so you never wait too long going anywhere! Would stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia F.

Had a wonderful time at Brae Burn

Beautiful property located outside of town

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lowry R.

18 Jan 2019

We really enjoyed the stay at this very comfortable home.

The property is beautiful, safe, private and very conveniently located. Bill, the owner, is very accommodating and hospitable. The house has everything you need and is very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shandra L.

4 May 2018

The house is beautiful and kept to high standards!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean with wonderful amenities. The area is tranquil and beautiful. The owner was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The property is a short taxi ride to town, and you can either call a taxi for pick up or hail one a little further down the road. Transportation is not an issue. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Peter T., Toronto

27 Feb 2018

Nice Place Good Location

Enjoyed our stay here. Nice modern , well equipped home. My only complaint was having to pay extra for the extra room. For the price paid, it should have been included.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

7 Mar 2017

We almost became surfer wannabes here!

We were a group of 3 couples (2 living in Canada) in our early 50s, meeting up for our annual week of winter escape and this house suited our needs well. Though not on the water, there are distant views from the balcony of the tropical Caribbean water. The beds were super comfy and each bedroom has it's own spacious ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen is huge and modern. This place was built with high quality everything, appliances, fixtures, furniture and beds even! The gardens are pretty too. There is a full on water slide you can rent (we didn't but if you had teens or kids they might LOVE it!) I thought we might miss having a pool, but in all honesty we spent all our time at beaches that when we arrived home in the evening we welcomed being inside in the A/C with a cold beer and wifi!!! We rented the 2 golf carts which allowed us to do things (go to beaches, to the water taxi, to shop or eat) on our own timeline. We'd go into town for dinner each evening (there are some good places to eat- we all LOVED the Indian restaurant "Om" and La Casba.) Also we recommend taking a boat to the various islands. Make sure to include Isla Zapatillos. We were well-above the average age bracket of the 'surfer and backpacker" crowd, but still had a great time exploring the area for 4 days. Take a water taxi across to the nearby island to learn to surf and be sure to go to Bibi's for drinks and lunch and Happy Hour. We actually liked being a bit of a distance from Bocas town. It was REALLY relaxing being away from the crowds during the Carnaval holiday. If you turn left coming out of the gates of the estate, you will drive through an amazing jungle rainforest. Also try Scully's place on the beach (by the pizza place). We didn't care for Drago beach- too many people, dirtier feeling sand and more trash all strewn about.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Norman L., Boston, MA. USA

4 Mar 2017

Tanned and thankful

I am delighted to write this review as I was very happy with my stay. The home was beautiful and clean. The check in process was seamless. Leny, who checked us in, was very helpful and provided us with valuable information. She connected us with taxi info to get us back and forth into town. She also provided us with her phone number in the event that we needed additional information. The home was well known to the drivers due to the large water slide at the home, which made it easy to return to the house. The grounds keeper, Castillo, was friendly and as well. The grounds is very well kept and has many exotic flowers, which was a delight to this photographer. The house was conveniently located close to town, which made for a very short commute. the home also provided opportunity for relaxation. we had breakfast on the out door porch, which was a delight with the great weather. there was also a great view of the bay from that area as well. The owner Bill, was accessible and returned texts or emails promptly. We also communicated frequently before arriving to the home. The checkout process was also seamless. we called Leny, and she was there promptly with our damage deposit. I would highly recommend this property, as it is very beautiful and provided great opportunities for relaxation. You will not be disappointed with your stay. If the opportunity presents itself for another visit to Panama, I would definitely want to stay at this home. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

29 Jan 2017

Well maintained, had everything we needed.

Loved staying in Bocas Del Toro. Nice to have Xbox for kids in evening. Great to use golf carts to get around! Saw plastic bottle village, playa Drago, Playa Bluff, and Paki point in less than 48 hrs. The water slide was so much fun!

8/10 Good

Alberto C.

22 Apr 2016

Very nice property in Bocas - totally recommended

We had a great time in this property. We used all the rooms available to accommodate a large group and the house was impecable. Super clean kitchen with all the necessities and more. The rooms in the second level house were beautiful and the bathrooms as well. Great living room space, too bad that the cable tv did not work. Bill apologised many times for this and it was simply bad luck. The housekeeper forgot our arrival date and the rooms were not cleaned when we arrived but she worked until late at night to fix and clean everything for us. She was super nice as well. Great house if you are looking for a location outside town with great accessibility. Nice balcony and dining table and decent rooms on the ground floor. Would totally recommend and come back as soon as i can!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

18 Feb 2016

Beautiful property and a unique experience on the island

The home is beautiful. Everything is very high end. The property manager is very helpful but not at all intrusive. The property itself is amazing and we thought it was pretty cool to walk outside and see 3 horses just hanging out 100 feet from the door. The waterslide looks pretty cool but unfortunately it was under repair so we didn't get to use it. Bocas Del Toro is a fantastic place to spend a vacation. Downtown has a great eclectic vibe with locals, surfers, and backpackers. The food is amazing and almost everyone speaks English so no worries if your Spanish is terrible. The beaches offer something for everyone. Bluff beach has fantastic surf and definitely feels off the beaten path (even though it's only 20 mins from the house). Starfish beach is a 20 min cab ride and a 10 minute boat ride and offers completely calm water to just lounge around. There is also a small beach about 5 mins walk from the house which we found very convenient. We really enjoyed our trip and will definitely be staying at Brae Burn next time we visit Bocas.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

8/10 Good

johnny s.

31 Jan 2016

Great Home in a beautiful location.

Thanks to Leah, the property manager for all the help with our stay in Bocas. The home was great, Leah gave us an orientation and was very straight forward, the home is a gated property about a 5 minute drive to town. Taxi drivers are familiar with the property, just refer to it as CASA DE BILL and tell them its the house with the waterslide. The waterslide is NOT included with the price of the house, there was an hourly fee for the slide and there is also no pool at this house, just the landing zone where the slide ends. Home has modern finishings, very open and has a great balcony to enjoy, No complaints about the house, only docking 1 star for the "hidden cost" of the slide, we didnt end up using it. Also we all thought there would be a pool, but i guess thats our own fault for not doing research. I recommend this home to everyone, we were a group of 11, we slept pretty comfortably, any less than 11 will have ample room. Thanks again Leah, you were very kind and accomodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

12 Jan 2016

The Perfect Panamanian Get Away

Our experience at the plantation was amazing! Even from the time of booking, Bill was extremely helpful and thorough with making sure we knew what to expect on our stay. To provide a little insight, we had a group of 10 (couples and friends) and had no issues with space while were were there. Frank and Stacy were very accommodating to anything that we needing, and even when we arrived a bit early, they allowed us to drop off our bags and head out to explore. The property and villa are gorgeous, very clean and well maintained. I had traveled and stayed at an eco-lodge similar to this one before, so I had a better understanding than the rest of my friends on how a rainwater recapture system worked, so we did find ourselves out of water one time, but luckily it rains just about everyday at some point, so it was quickly replenished. The location of the plantation is really great, and exactly what we wanted. Out of town and off the beaten path, however it was still very easy to get into town when we wanted to. It's also very close to the new Bocas Brewery and Beach. Taxi's to town are about $1-$3 per person depending on how busy it is. All in all, I would recommend this property to any large groups, families and friends. We loved our time there and can't wait to go back to see how the island continues to grow!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Lurene D.

10 Jan 2016

Very Impressed. Great Family Vacation Home

The home exceeded our expectations. This was our first time to Panama / Bocas and we didn't know what to expect. We were very happy when we arrived at the home that it was private and large enough to accommodate our family. The home was clean, tidy, and had everything you would expect (plus some) for a vacation home. The property was very nice as well. The owner was doing renovations to the property outside so there were always workers and noise present. However, we were allowed to have our family time. In time, we forgot about the work being done around us. The owner was accommodating with keeping the work as far away as possible while we were outside. Bill is a great owner. He was available at all hours and patient with all of our questions. Even when we needed him after hours, he was polite and accommodating. Everything we asked for from Bill, he provided. The location is great. The island is small so I don't think your ever too far away. However, we were in the middle of it all. Close to downtown and also close to the beaches. The best part about the home was the waterslide! You won't find one of these anywhere else on this island. We truly thought the waterslide was going to be similar to what you get at a nice hotel. When I saw the waterslide was the size of a waterpark slide, I was very impressed. Again, Bill was accommodating in getting it going during the times that worked best for us. The kids had an absolute blast...I think I was more disappointed than my kids when we had to go inside for the day! I would recommend Bill's property to friends, relatives, and others. Bill is a great owner and the property is truly a fantastic vacation home. We will be staying there again.

10/10 Excellent

CORNELLY

Travelled with family

22 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Muy bonita la casa, excelente ubicación.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town

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Explore the area

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5 min walk to Surf: 2BR/2BA + Ocean & Jungle Views

About the area

Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Entire place

Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town

Property amenities

Beach

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transport

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Check-out instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Safe Hilltop Villa in Gated Community on Main Island/Colon, 5 minutes from Town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tessa K.

Tessa K.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia F.

Cornelia F.

10/10 Excellent

Cecilio L.

Awesome stay!

Cecilio L.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Excellent option in Bocas

Kristin M.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jessica F.

8/10 Good

Sara J.

Comfortable Stay in Bocas

Sara J.

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.