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Rafael

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5BR villa in Bocas Town

Front beach  exclusive Villa. - Chalets for Rent in San Félix, Chiriquí, Panama

Great location. Spacious. Beautiful views.

I’m not sure what to say here. I normally never leave a bad review, but this place caused us a lot of trouble. We had little communication from the host, save the original instructions, but we managed to find the home. When we got there (on time), no one was there to give us the keys or grant entry, as promised. We knocked on the door, messaged the host, tried calling the host, and eventually contacted Airbnb support. They too failed to connect with the host. In the end, we were basically ghosted — a family with small children out in the middle of nowhere. We scrambled and found a local hotel. Not sure what the problem was with this home, but renters beware of the risk of being left stranded.

Everything was excellent as always!! Rafael was accessible and flexible, making adjustments and trying to make our stay better

Todo excelente como siempre !! Rafael accesible y flexible ajustándo y tratando de hacer mejor nuestra estadía

We had an amazing stay at Rafael’s place, it looked even better than the pictures and was larger than I anticipated. The location feels secluded and we didn’t see anyone else for the duration of our stay. I plan to stay there again in the future

A spectacular house as seen in the pictures. Beachfront and with a fantastic pool. The host was always making sure that everything was fine and that our stay was as pleasant as possible.

Una casa espectacular tal y como se ve en las imágenes. En primera línea de playa y con una piscina fantástica. El anfitrión siempre pendiente que todo estuviera bien y nuestra estancia fuera lo más agradable posible.

Beautiful place to stay with family and friends.

Gorgeous place. Loved the house, the beach, the ocean, everything. Would love to stay here again.

Perfect Retreat to Truly Disconnect This beach cottage is exactly where you want to be if you’re looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. If you love—or grew up around—the beach like I did, you’ll appreciate how peaceful and refreshing the water is. The stress of the outside world melted away the moment my family and I stepped inside. The cottage is beautifully decorated, blending charming rustic touches with modern conveniences in a way that feels both cozy and intentional. I will absolutely be back—and next time, I plan to stay longer. If you’re hesitating because of the distance or the remote location, don’t. Put that aside and book it. You’ll be so glad you did. A special note about Rafael, the owner: he is incredibly kind and welcoming, treating guests more like friends than renters. This is exactly the kind of hosting experience you hope for. Highly recommend—enjoy!

A paradise near your home.  Peace and quiet are priceless.  Beautiful view, clean and comfortable house.  I already feel like it's my home♥️

Un paraíso cerca de tu casa.  La paz y tranquilidad no tienen precio.  Vista preciosa, casa limpia y cómoda.  Ya siento como si fuera mi hogar♥️

This stay is fabulous I've come with my family several times And everyone, of different ages, had a great time Their house is well organized, everyone enjoys privacy and at the same time has large and pleasant spaces to share as a family. Anyway, I won't get tired of vacationing here

Esta estancia es fabulosa He venido con mi familia varias veces Y todos, de diferentes edades la pasamos divino Su casa está bien organizada, cada quien goza de privacidad y a la vez tiene espacios para compartir en familia amplios y amenos. En fin, no me cansaré de pasar vacaciones aquí

Peaceful, remote area. Great beach view and access from the house and bedrooms. Completely private beach. Bbq area was nice. Well equipped. All bedrooms are great, and most bathrooms are updated and pristine. Amazing home for a family vacation. The host is very friendly and responsive. I will definitely be coming back!

Gracias Caren!!! siempre intentando mejorar año a año.

Just returned from an incredible stay at Rafael’s beautiful beachfront home in Las Lajas, where we gathered to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. The house was perfect for our family—spacious, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Four of the five bedrooms had their own private bathrooms, making it easy for everyone to have their own space. The master bath was a dream with its Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, another had a soaking tub and rain shower, and the others featured spa-like rain showers. We enjoyed slow mornings with ocean views, meals in the fully equipped kitchen, and evenings by the pool. Rafael was a wonderful host—responsive and kind. This home helped us create memories we’ll never forget.

My wife and I rented this house for two birthdays and an anniversary celebration the weekend of March 29. It is a beautiful, pet-friendly home right on Las Lajas beach and has a beautifully maintained yard with a large swimming pool. The five bed rooms and bath rooms were all perfect for our group of 10 and the open kitchen/dining/living room area was spacious enough for all to share meals and hang out without feeling crowded. The bohio was a plus and provided shade and a cool breeze off the Pacific. Rafael was very responsive when the power went out and his caretaker (Angelica ?sp?) promptly delivered enough diesel to power the huge generator all night long so we could still use the lights and air conditioners in the tropical heat. There were plenty of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils for our use as well as two coffee pots, a dishwasher (with soap---a nice change for the number of dishes we had) and a nice big propane stove. All the basic needs were covered in the beds/ba

This location was amazing. The house, the pool, the beach everything is so beautiful! We enjoyed everything. The house is beautiful and spacious great to go and relax with your family. The host is so nice and welcoming!

Excellent accommodation.   It's a paradise.  Mr. Rafael is always attentive and accessible and Mrs. Aquilina is friendly and efficient in everything.   We will definitely be back soon! ♥️🏖️

Excelente alojamiento.   Es un paraíso.  El Sr. Rafael siempre atento y accesible y la Sra. Aquilina amable y eficiente en todo.   Sin duda, volveremos pronto! ♥️🏖️

We stayed at the place for 2 nights and it was really very nice. Great wide beach, pool with sea view and special and really nice and clean rooms. The host was always very quick to respond to questions and messages. We would 100% recommend the house and would have liked to have stayed longer. Thank you for the wonderful time :)

Wir waren 2 Nächte in der Unterkunft und es war wirklich sehr schön. Toller breiter Strand, Pool mit Meerblick und besondere und wirklich schöne und saubere Zimmer. Der Gastgeber hat immer sehr schnell auf Fragen und Nachrichten reagiert. Wir würden das Haus zu 100% weiterempfehlen und wären auch gerne noch länger geblieben. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit :)

gracias Lea por vuestros comentarios. Os esperamos !!

Everything excellent!! It's a wonderful house, we will repeat

Todo excelente!! Es una casa maravillosa, repetiremos

Perfect location, nice sunset, the super clean house. Mrs. Aquilina was super attentive and Rafael was very attentive to everything. An excellent place to spend time as a family the view of the beach very nice.

Ubicación Perfecta, lindo atardecer la casa súper limpia la Sra Aquilina súper atenta y Rafael estuvo muy pendiente de todo. Excelente lugar para pasar en familia la vista de la playa muy bonita.

everything is very good. Aquilina was very attentive.

beautiful place! Rafael was amazing a good host

It's a good place to have a good time since it has everything nearby

Es un buen lugar para pasarla bien ya que tiene todo cerca

My family and I had an absolutely amazing and breathtaking stay at the beach house! The experience was truly magical. The host was outstanding, always being communicative and attentive to our needs. Mrs. Aquilina's cooking was a delightful highlight, treating us to fresh and delicious local lunches that truly spoiled us. Both Rafael and Mrs. Aquilina are super hosts, making us feel right at home throughout our stay. I couldn't have asked for a better beach getaway for our family! The kids and ourselves had an amazing time. A truly hidden gem in Panamá! Highly recommended!

Excellent, very cozy , complete if you want you can not bring anything. Spacious clean social area and very good host service.  Recommended.

Excelente, muy acogedor , completo si quieres puedes no llevar nada.Área social amplia limpia y muy buena atención del Anfitrión. Fulll  Recomendado.

This beach house was overall really wonderful. Updated, spacious, clean, great location, views, and quiet. .. I love the privacy! all I was looking for during my family vacation. We made great memories. This is not my first time in this property and will gladly return in a near future. Mahalo!

Very nice place, direct to a huge beach that is mostly left natural with very few people. Nice swimming pool, ample house, nicely equipped and furnished. Very calm, a perfect place to relax a few days.

We always come back, we have gone 4 times and it is really our paradise.  Everything is excellent! There is no other place like this in the area. The views and its gardens are unmatched.

Siempre regresamos, hemos ido 4 veces y es realmente nuestro paraíso.  Todo es excelente! No hay otro lugar como este en la zona. Las vistas y sus jardines no tienen comparación.

Rafael was really helpful on our arrival: our plane was delayed at the last minute and he kept in touch with us until we were finally at the airbnb. He also employs a person, Aquilina who maintains the place (pool, cleaning the yard, etc) and she is very helpful, always making sure everything is ok. The place is an absolute gem if you want to disconnect and have a pool the the beach to yourself!

Enmanuel y su familia me han parecido unos huespedes encantadores, serios y muy recomendables.

+Beautiful villa. Very clean. Perfectly situated on the beach - difficult to find, was not much loos

+Schöne Villa. Sehr sauber. Perfekt am Strand gelegen. - schwierig zu finden, war nicht viel loos

Sven es un huesped muy recomendable y serio.

We enjoyed our stay at Mr. Rafael's Airbnb, everything was very nice, the direct access to the beach and the privacy is priceless. Everything was clean and tidy. Communication with Mr. Rafael was always constant and friendly. Unfortunately, I can't rate it 10/10 since the pool needs maintenance, it needs a lot of tiles and it's a hazard because you can cut yourself. The ranch area outside is also somewhat forgotten, we were hardly there. Something that happened to us is that the power went out for several hours on 2 occasions during the days we were there due to issues with the power lines and we thought that the solar panels would work to have power but they didn't. Otherwise, everything was excellent, we really enjoyed it.

Nuestra estadía en el airbnb del Sr. Rafael nos la gozamos, todo muy lindo, el acceso directo a la playa y la privacidad no tiene precio. Todo estaba limpio y en orden. La comunicación con el Sr. Rafael fue siempre constante y amable. Lamentablemente no puedo calificarlo 10/10 ya que la piscina le falta mantenimiento, le hace falta muchos azulejos y es un peligro porque te puedes cortar. El área de el ranchito de afuera también esta algo olvidada, casi no estuvimos ahí. Algo que nos sucedió es que se fue la luz por varias horas en 2 ocasiones  en los días que estuvimos por temas de arreglos en el tendido eléctrico y creímos que los paneles solares funcionarían para tener energía pero no fue así. Por lo demás, todo estuvo excelente, lo disfrutamos mucho.

Gracias Andrea por tus observaciones,  si vamos este verano a sustituir todo el forro de azulejos por otro nuevo para dejarla nueva.Solo una pregunta, cuando te refieres a que el área del rancho está olvidada  a que te refieres , agradezco tu comentario para poder insistirle a la Señora Aquilina en la limpieza. Gracias

Very nicely located villa with a beautiful garden and direct beach access. The large pool and the nice terrace are pleasant. The rooms are very spacious and tastefully decorated. Most of the time we did not see anyone on the long sandy beach. The Show Pony Beach Resort is a good place to eat. We also ate well and inexpensively at Refugio Tropical Las Lajas. The access road is the last kilometers on a gravel road. The communication with Rafael was easy and good at all times. The villa is highly recommended for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. We enjoyed our stay as a family very much.

Highly recommended. The house is the same as the listing and the garden and the beach has no description. Awesome. Impossible to forget breakfast in the palapa. Thank you, Rafael, for everything.

Muy recomendable. La casa es igual que el anuncio y el jardín y la playa no tiene descripción. Impresionante. Imposible olvidar el desayuno en la palapa. Gracias, Rafael, por todo.

Excellent house, in love and willing to go back 🥰

Excelente Casa, enamorada y dispuesta a volver 🥰

Unfortunately, the property is not in acceptable conditions to rent, especially to a family with small children and older adults, and the listing is deceptive as photos do not reflect the current condition of the property. To begin, there is no ac in the main congregating area of the home, the open kitchen, living room, dining room area. There are also no screens on any windows or doors. I have never ever been to a beach home that doesn’t at least have screens so that windows and doors can be left open while keep bug and vermin out. The property is advertised as having AC. This is absolutely false and deceiving. Moreover, the air conditioning of the master bedroom with the ocean view does not work and we were not informed of this issue prior to arrival. There is a hole in the ceiling of one bedroom and water leaks through onto the bed when it rains. There were also vermin running around above that room between the ceiling and the roof. There is dangerous exposed wiring throughout the house and outside areas near the pool. The pool is in terrible condition, the corroded paint, algae and so many missing tiles that my child cut his feet several times. Two bathrooms have no hot water and one only has hot water. One bedroom bathroom sink leaks and is unusable. The kitchen stove is difficult to turn on, especially as the fans must always be on. The burners also turn off unexpectedly. The oven took 45 minutes to preheat and required us to flip the breaker to turn on. The kitchen was not equipped with even the most basic spices, like salt and pepper. No cooking oil was to be found. When paying this much for a home, generally the basics are included, as advertised in the listing. The solar electrical system that is shown in the main photo does not work and does not power the home when the electricity goes out. We spent another miserable night with A/C in any of the rooms due to this issue. The washer and dryer were not made available to us although they are an advertised amenity. There is only small bar soap in each bathroom. Generally, in a home where you pay $400+/night, they provide nice toiletries. The soap was dismal. Lastly, when we explained these many issues to the host he seemed unconcerned. We asked for a partial refund, which he rejected. However, Airbnb did honor a partial refund and we got some of our money back. it is unfortunate as this home does have a wonderful location and view. It's a pity that the host does not maintain it properly. We would have left immediately when we arrived and learned of the A/C situation except that we had promised a beach trip to our children and did not want to break that promise. However, it was the least relaxing trip of our life. We have already booked a re-do trip at the Show Pony just a few doors down to make up for this terrible experience.

Highly recommended for relaxing and forgetting about the city

Super recomendada para relajarse y olvidarse de la ciudad

Beautiful and relaxing view. A very good place to spend with the family. Good communication with the host

Vista hermosa y relajante. Un lugar muy bueno para pasar con la familia. Muy buena comunicación con el anfitrión

Beautiful house right on the beach, a secluded beach with very few people around. There are a few restaurants within driving distance (5-10 minutes) and one within walking distance. The house is comfortable and fairly modern. Full working kitchen. The washer/drier was not working while on our stay but that is an easy fix. The common area is not air-conditioned, only fans and there are no bug screens, so that's rough on very hot days with no breeze.

The house and location are beautiful! Everything you need is on site. Huge rooms with a direct view of the sea! Check-in was straightforward, unfortunately we had too little Spanish knowledge, but thanks to the Internet it was possible to translate. Always happy to come back!

Das Haus und die Lage sind wunderschön! Es ist alles vor Ort was man benötigt. Riesige Zimmer mit direktem Blick auf das Meer! Check in war unkompliziert, leider hatten wir zu wenig spanisch Kenntnisse, aber dank Internet konnte übersetzt werden. Immer wieder gerne!

This was a WONDERFUL place to stay with our family. We had the best time ! The house is beautiful, the beach was private and so fun to explore . For those that stay here , there is a restaurant just a block away . And others up the road a little . I would love to visit here every year .Just amazing 🌴🌞🏝🏖

Fabulous, the best stay in the area. Excellent host Rafael

Fabulosa, la mejor estancia del area Excelente anfitrion Rafael

fabulous setting, amazing views. quiet and private, fabulous getaway. big home.with open floor plan and big rooms.

A house to disconnect and enjoy a quiet environment and a secluded beach.  Aquilina, the person in charge, was very friendly and attentive the whole time. Thank you! Some things that failed were fixed as soon as they could.   The air conditioning in the rooms is very powerful!  I would recommend putting on a quilt or wrapping yourself up to sleep! :) The kitchen could use more hours of cleaning and maintenance and it would be much better! The place is fantastic!!! Recommended

Una casa para desconectar y disfrutar de un entorno tranquilo y una playa solitaria.  Aquilina la persona encargada fue muy amable  y estuvo muy atenta todo el tiempo. Gracias!     Algunas cosas que fallaron las solucionaron tan pronto pudieron.   Los aires acondicionados de los cuartos son muy potentes!  Recomendaría poner alguna colcha o que te abrigues para dormir! :)  A la cocina le podrían dedicar más horas de limpieza y mantenimiento  y estaría mucho mejor! El lugar es fantástico!!! Recomendado

An excellent, comfortable and very clean house.  The place is perfect for spending time with the family enjoying the pool, barbecue and the natural beauty of Playa Las Lajas. We plan to return and have recommended the place to our friends.

Una casa excelente, cómoda y muy limpia.  El lugar es perfecto para pasar tiempo en familia disfrutando de la piscina, barbacoa  y la belleza natural de Playa Las Lajas. Planeamos regresar y hemos recomendado el lugar a nuestras amistades.

Excellent location , punctuality at check-in and check-out, well-functioning appliances

Excelente ubicación , puntualidad en el check inn y el check out, electrodomésticos en buen funcionamiento

Gracias por nuestra visita Elke, os esperamos nuevamente .  Saludos

Excellent location with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Excelente ubicación con todo los necesarios para una cómoda estadía.

Excellent accommodation! Second time we've been and we will definitely be back! The best place to stay in the area! Very family friendly!

Excelente alojamiento! Segunda vez que vamos y regresaremos sin duda! El mejor alojamiento del area! Muy Familiar!

Great place to be in Family Very private and at the same time enjoy an unparalleled outdoor atmosphere

Excelente lugar para estar en Familia Muy privado y a la vez disfrutas de un ambiente al aire libre sin igual

Fantastic house, beautifully designed. Children and dog had a wonderful time going straight from the front yard onto the beach. Very private, safe and relaxing.

The stay was exceptional, the house was great with excellent layout, modern decor, a clean and tidy house. Great views and sunsets. The host was always available and the trusted person who takes care of and maintains the property, extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you Rafael for everything, you have a beautiful house.

La estadía fue excepcional, la casa estupenda con excelente distribución, decoración moderna, una casa limpia y ordenada. Excelentes vistas y atardeceres. El anfitrión estaba disponible siempre y la persona de confianza que cuida y mantiene la propiedad, sumamente amable y disponible. Gracia Rafael por todo, tienes una preciosa casa.

Paradise.... amazing, Rafael's kindness and above all it is a place with everything or that you are looking for ... Recommended for 💯 % ... I'll be back as many times as I can Thank you Rafael

Paraíso.... increíble, la atención la amabilidad de Rafael y sobre todo es un lugar con todo o que buscas ... Recomendado al 💯 % ... Volveré las veces que pueda Gracias Rafael

We had a great time at Rafael's house. Air conditioners work perfectly as well as hot water in the shower (which is not the norm in Panama). It is right at the beach. Property is very clean and spacious. Communication with host is very easy and attentive. We will definitely come back.

I rented this place for my family, that lives nearby. The location is convenient: easy to access and very private. The house is beautiful and fully equipped with everything you might need (all perfectly clean). Perfect stay for Covid times and I hope to be able to visit myself in few months to enjoy this beachfront paradise. Thanks Rafael for being a great host!

Silver, sun pool and super cozy house.  Nothing more to ask for

Plata, piscina sol y casa súper acogedora.  Más nada que pedir

It's definitely a spectacular experience. The host's kindness and prompt responses were very good. Very clean and everything you need to cook and have a good time is in that beautiful house. Recommended to spend a few days with the family.

Definitivamente es una experiencia espectacular. La amabilidad del anfitrión y sus respuestas rápidas a la hora de cualquier consulta fueron muy buenas. Muy limpio y todo lo que necesitas para cocinar y pasarla bien está en esa bella casa. Recomendada para pasar unos días en familia.

Excellent Lugar, nice view, comfortable and relaxing.

Excelente Lugar, linda vista, cómodo y relajante.

The experience is incomparable, the place is very well equipped, the views, the silence and the natural beauty that surrounds it makes this house a great place to share with friends and family, we are all very happy and hope to return soon.

La experiencia es incomparable, el lugar está muy bien equipado, las vistas, el silencio y la belleza natural que le rodea hace de esta casa un gran sitio para compartir con amigos y familiares, todos quedamos muy felices y espero volver pronto.

Rafael was very responsive and Aquilina was very helpful in helping us check in and check out. The house is beautiful and the location can't be beat!

100% recommended.. Especially with children

Recomendada 100% .. Sobre todo con niños

Awesome place ! Rafael always available for any doubt , very attentive, the house has everything and much more than necessary , the attention of the lady who received us to give us the keys was great, very attentive and available for everything! The best beach house I've stayed in my life ! The breathtaking view, the details of the house are all beautiful ! Full Recommended ! I'll be back without any hesitation.

Excelente lugar ! Rafael siempre disponible a cualquier duda , muy atento, la casa tiene todo y mucho más de lo necesario , la atención de la señora que nos recibió para darnos las llaves fue estupenda, muy atenta y disponible para todo! La mejor casa de playa que me he quedado en mi vida ! La vista impresionante , los detalles de la casa todo esta hermoso ! Full Recomendado ! Volveré sin dudarlo.

The place is very comfortable to share with family and friends. The common areas are well connected. The beach is in front and you can enjoy the sunsets much better. The pool is in great condition. A very good option for a weekend or more days.

El lugar es muy cómodo para compartir con familia y amigos. Las áreas comunes están bien conectadas. La playa está al frente y se disfruta mucho mejor de los atardeceres. La piscina está en un excelente estado. Una buenísima opción para un fin de semana o más días.

Rafael's house is the best place to stay if you want to visit playa las lajas in a private and safe environment. Lots of security, quiet beach area. The house is spacious, cozy, super cool, with a safe pool for children. It has air conditioners and everything you need to spend a few dream days. It is super easy to communicate with Rafael, always attentive and willing to help, we will definitely come back and highly recommend this stay.

La casa de Rafael es el mejor lugar para hospedarse si quieres visitar playa las lajas en un ambiente privado y seguro. Mucha seguridad, área tranquila de la playa. La casa es amplia, acogedora súper fresca, con piscina segura para niños, cuenta con aires acondicionados y todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de ensueño. Es súper fácil comunicarse con Rafael, siempre atento y deseoso de ayudar, definitivamente volveremos y recomendamos mucho esta estancia.

We had a great time at Rafael's place. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures or even better!!! It was a quiet, super clean, spacious and calming beach front house with all the accomodations we needed for an unforgettable family time.  We can definitely recommend it.

I definitely recommend Rafael's house for a Friday to Sunday weekend to make the most of it. The hospitality was incredible on the part of Mr. Rafael and Mrs. Aquila who is in charge of the cleaning  of the place, the house this super is much more than we expected and is well equipped.

Definitivamente recomiendo la casa de Rafael para un fin de semana viernes a domingo para aprovechar lo máximo posible. La hospitalidad fue increíble por parte del señor Rafael y la señora Aquila quien es la encargada de la limpieza  del lugar, la casa esta super es mucho mas de lo que esperábamos y se encuentra bien equipada.

Muchas gracias por tus comentarios Mariela, aprecio mucho el cuidado con el que dispusisteis la propiedad. Esperamos repitáis de nuevo, será un placer.  RP

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