Pepe

Reviews

63 total reviews

86% Excellent

63 reviews

4.76

2016–2022

63 reviews

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Hakki Dylan

Excellent, 4 years ago

Very positively surprised! Apartment is in the best location. Everything within walking distance. Service from the landlord: excellent! I can only recommend.

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Raymond

Repeat guest

Excellent, 4 years ago

This is the place to stay if you want convenience. Most everything is within walking distance. You feel very safe. Pepe was great!! The loft is extremely well kept and all the amenities.

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Raymond

Repeat guest

Excellent, 4 years ago

If you want excellent location, safety, cleanliness and value then stay here. Photos show exactly what you get. Pepe was so helpful and understanding especially when we arrived later than anticipated. The place is so great we booked 2 more nights on our return to Panama City.

Wow. This place is outstanding. It is spacious. It is quiet. It has parking - in Casco Viejo, where there is hardly any parking. It is right next to the theatre, 2 blocks from the water. Book it if you can!

Host Response

Thanks ! We are glad you had a great time in our place. You are always welcome

We stayed at this incredible loft for 2 weeks and it was simply fantastic. I'm going to try to not make this review too long, but there is so much to say. Communication Pepe is a fantastic communicator. It's easy to see why he's a "Superhost". All check-in directions were communicated effectively and whenever I had a question about anything, Pepe got back to me in a matter of minutes. I really appreciated his great communication skills. He speaks excellent English too. I speak very bad Spanish, but it wasn't even necessary because he speaks such good English. The Space The loft space is a lovely mix of old and new. It's stylish, urban, hip and peaceful. It's a one-bedroom loft with two separate living spaces. The downstairs living space has a large blue sofa, and the upstairs living space (next to to the bathroom) has a small beige couch and a few other comfy chairs to relax in. The Bathroom The bathroom was my favorite part of the house. It's got colorful, stunning Mexican tile throughout the entire bathroom. Taking a shower was a very fun and relaxing experience! There was plenty of hot water, and the rain showerhead was a really nice added feature. The Kitchen The kitchen is large and very well-equipped. We cooked almost all of our meals in the loft for the entire two weeks and it had every single thing we needed. Salt and cooking oil were provided. It had plenty of pots, pans bowls, silverware, etc. Safety and security The building is located on a quiet corner of Casco Viejo. The location was incredible. However, due to Covid 19, a lot of places in Casco Viejo were closed down, so we ended up staying home a lot. This was OK, because the loft was such a nice place to chill in. Another bonus is that there is a on-site property manager who can hep you if anything goes wrong. He helped us a few times and he was always around during the day. I would not hesitate to book this place. Just do it. You will enjoy your stay. It's professionally run, it's secure, all basic amenities are provided, communication with Pepe is great and it's in a nice location. Are there any cons? I do want to mention that the loft is on the ground floor. We frequently heard noise coming from our upstairs neighbor. We named him "clompy". The noise we heard in no way detracted from our experience. Even with some noise from the upstairs neighbor, I would still book this place again, and again, and again.

Host Response

Thanks for your wonderful review! You are always welcome in our place

My boyfriend (Mexican nationality) and I, went to Pepe's apartment, for his first visit in Panama City...and we just loved it. I could not have a better location in Casco: close to the best restaurants and bars, the Coastal Strip, in a realistic safe area, with access to the start of the tour of the Vaults. Every detail of the decoration has been very well thought out, making the most of each space. We were able to work comfortably, the kitchen is very well equipped. It was so welcoming, that in a couple of days, we felt like our home. Our stay exceeded our expectations.

Host Response

Carolina , nos alegra mucho que hayan disfrutado tanto su visita . Gracias por tus comentarios. Espero que regresen pronto!

Don't doubt this spot. Its address situates it very nicely to everything you could want to check out in Casco Viejo, either for visiting during the day or going out at night. The bang for your buck is pretty clear after spending more than one night; we stayed for a week, and it made for a great HQ for day trips to Taboga, tours in the jungle, nights out on the town and stumbling back home... and it all felt perfectly safe and secure. Resources and amenities were great here too—when we messaged the host to tell them there was no toilet paper left, he sent a delivery man immediately within the hour with two packages of TP, PLUS a bottle of cava for the trouble!!! We enjoyed drinking that one on the beach later on. ;) Suppose our only complaint is that when there's no air circulation in the apartment via the air conditioners, the air smells a bit like mildew. Don't worry, though! Once you start running the AC, the smell goes away pretty quickly. Some folks say it gets noisy in Casco, but this location was quite quiet with its location on the fringes of the neighborhood. Besides, if you're the type to find squawking birds by the window and some tipsy tourists yelling outside annoying, c'mon: You're staying in the wrong part of town, full stop. Finally, last comment: The restaurant Riesen is waaaaaaay better than Maito. There, I said it.

If you are looking for the most perfect little place to eat in Casco Viejo, you have found it! This apt is in the best location! It’s very spacious, has a parking space for those of you that are renting a car especially since it’s hard to find parking. It’s clean, has all the features you want want (full kitchen, nice bathroom and shower, washer/dryer etc.). But what made it even better was Pepe and his quick responses and ready to help us with any recommendations around town. This is the place to stay!

If you’re looking for a comfortable, quiet, spacious one bedroom in Casco, this will do it. There was a problem with the cold water in the washing machine, and Pepe got plumbers there within a couple of days despite it being a holiday weekend. The furniture and appliances are all in good nick. Our only quibble was a crack in the coffee plunger that relegated us to instant during early morning while we waited for coffee shops to open. We’d definitely stay here again. And a good price for Casco

I had a wonderful stay in Pepe's apartment. It is in a great and safe location in Casco Viejo within walking distance of everything to see there. It also was located fairly centrally for all the places I wanted to visit (Uber rides were mostly anywhere from $3-6). The apartment is really nice, clean, very comfortable, and spacious. The shower and hot water were great (always my #1 requirement). The building has a private entrance and check-in was easy. Pepe was very responsive and patient with me throughout the entire process. which I really appreciate, especially since this was my first visit to Panama. Great value, can't recommend enough.

Avoid, a total irresponsible! I wrote to you from the morning of the day of arrival, I called you, I went to the apartment and there was no one! Really the worst experience so far with airbnb. Terrible!

Host Response

Ha sido una situación desafortunada. Cómo le comenté tuvimos un percance mayor que no nos permitió comunicarnos. Es algo que jamás nos había sucedido en todos los años con Airbnb. Para asegurar que no se repita de ninguna manera hemos implementado el acceso automático al apartamento para evitar este tipo de situaciones en el futuro. Nuevamente nuestras mayores disculpas

Pepe was a wonderful understanding Host that responded immediatly whenever I had a question or concern. The Apartment was really beautiful and stylish with lots of Colonial /modern touches. The Kitchen was large enough with full oven and gas stove to do some real cooking. I stayed a full month so this was important for me as Casco Viejo gets pretty pricey if you have to eat out every night. The bed is compfy and the bedroom is very quiet for a restful sleep. The bathroom is modern and well laid out with a good sized shower. Hot water wil never let you down. The apartment has a washer and dryer too! This is important as there really is only one laundramat in Casco and you have to leave your clothes and pick up later. There are three a/c that all work perfect and the space was always comfortable. Good lighting through out. Oh, and high speed wifi ! The location was perfect in my view. Away from the Party spots (so relatively quiet at night) yet literally steps away from everything else. The building also has a rooftop and since there are only 6 apartments in the entire building I think it will be rare to see people up there so you'd be very private. There are a couple of plastic tables so need a couple of fold up camp chairs (unless Pepe takes my suggestion to supply a couple inside the apartment for private use). In Casco Viejo you are close to everything interesting and beautiful. Casco Viejo is a UNESCO sight, so This is the place to stay in my opinion when in Panama City, Panama. It has wonderful rooftop restaurants and bars, Churches and the History is amazing! Captian Morgan liked it too! It is a ground level apartment with loft so there are stairs to climb to the bedroom. the stairs only have a railing on the wall side with no restraints on outside so could be a bit dangerous for kids or elderly. I loved the apartment! would definitely recommend it and would stay again. Thank you Pepe for the wonderful Stay!

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Eric

Excellent, 9 years ago

Pepe's place is well located in the very beautiful old Town. Loved the location which is easy walking to restaurants and all of the tourist spots

Pepe's place is wonderful. The location couldn't be any better for a stay in Casco Viejo. There is absolutely no need for a car, even though there is a parking spot, you can walk to everything you need. There are more restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and places to see than I actually had time to visit in the 2 days I was there. Pepe was also very flexible with the check-in. Due to the hurricane that had passed through one day before I was to arrive I got stuck in another city, kept having flights delayed, and Pepe worked with me to make sure someone was available to let me in when I was finally able to get into Panama City. All in all, this is a wonderful place and I would recommend it to anyone I know. Thank you Pepe!

Lovely, spacious apartment in an excellent location: Casco Viejo is small, so everything is within walking blocks of each other. Thus stating that it's away from the noise and bars is not to say it's a long walk from them at all: it's just saying that you'll have a sound sleep at night (plus there's a famous coffeehouse right around the corner that serves the famous Geisha pour-over coffee). It's beautifully decorated with lots of sitting areas and 3-AC units that work well throughout the apartment if needed. Having a washer and dryer was great due to all the sweating we did from the higher humidity. The 5 de Mayo Metro station (along with the famous Mercado de Mariscos) is an easy 7 minute walk and will take you all over town. Pepe was great about communicating with us for both our arrival and departure: both were easy! Immediately, he took care of a problem with the running water. If you're driving, it's a SUPER bonus that there's parking. We will definitely be back!

This apartment is a hidden gem located in a very lovely and quiet area of Casco Viejo. The fact that it's so quiet is a treat in itself as many other areas in Casco can be very noisy. Having a private parking is also a luxury in this compact area. Everything inside is nicely done. The bed is super comfortable and the sheets are very soft. The kitchen could use a bit more equipment. A microwave would be a plus, too. There's only a mobile internet, which can sometimes be finicky (probably due to the thick stone walls), but opening some of the windows did the trick for me. Communication with Pepe and his parents was fantastic- they are excellent hosts and very accommodating. Overall, this was a marvelous experience.

Pepe was awesome in getting us checked in and staying flexible with our arrival as traffic had us behind a bit- having his kind father stay behind to welcome us. Responsive and helpful when we needed it (like finding the wifi etc.) The apartment is in a great location and easily walkable to most anywhere in Casco and short Uber/Taxi to wherever you may need to go in the city. Great view of the city just outside the front door. It is fairly bare inside so be prepared to bring/buy your own kitchen essentials and soaps. Regardless we loved this spot and would absolutely stay again. Thank you Pepe and Papa Pepe!

Pepe was so easy to communicate with. I do have to apologize again. I was suppose to be there at 3pm to arrive. But got tied up till about 6pm at the airport. The place is BEAUTIFUL, close to night life, restaurants, bars, clubs. Such a great place for an amazing area in Casco Viejo. Modern cozy apartment. I would DEFINITELY love to stay here again, I will. What makes it better is that you have a private parking incase you rent a car, because parking in Casco from my own experience is a nightmare and had my car scratched once. So I really appreciated the gated parking. For the price, you can't beat that. Again such a great price for a beautiful apartment in an amazing location. Wish I could've stayed longer to really get a feel for it.

The location is perfect and the apartment is perfect if you only stay a few days. But I was staying almost 2 weeks and the wifi didn't work (because it was a router that used cellular signal and the signal wasn't very strong inside the apt). In addition, the washing machine put all my linens to gray. However it was very easy to communicate with Pepe and Esperanza. They were very attentive, always answered me immediately and did everything they could to have a quiet stay. If I return to Panama for a short time I would stay here again, but if I need an apartment with consistent wifi or a washing machine I would find another place. I hope they do something to change the wifi situation, with this apartment you need fixed wifi instead of that router they had.

Host Response

Gracias por tus comentarios. Nos ayudan a mejorar. Hemos cambiado la lavadora y estamos buscando un proveedor de internet directo para el apartamento Saludos Pepe