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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe

The minimum length of stay is 30 nights.

Perched overlooking Playa Galeon (Isla Contadora's best beach), is a group of 27 villas, which include all the comforts and conveniences of 21st-century living.

The Villas at Contadora are located on the north side of the island, within easy walking distance from the airport, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.

This villa is a delightful 2 bedroom style condo within the complex, and is situated right next to the pool. This unit sleeps up to 7 (up to 4 adults and 3 children).

This unit comes with its own private 1050 gallon water system, which ensures you will not run out of water during your stay.
Villa 24 has a safe on the premises that allows for peace of mind when spending many hours at the beach each day, as it is comforting to know that your passports and valuables are secure. The Villa also has direct high speed Internet that provides both a strong wireless signal as well as a direct ethernet connection.

Unique Benefits: The island is small enough that everything is within walking distance, although the most common mode of transport is a golf cart. Everybody seems to know everybody that's regular, but only a few tourists seem to come here. A great place to come and escape. The Shah of Iran came here after the revolution.

Having a place on Contadora Island has provided me the perfect place to spend quality time with my 3 young children in an ultra safe environment. Contadora is a Pacific hideaway of Panama's wealthy. The peace and tranquility of the island allows me to relax and unwind. The beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear water amount to a tropical paradise.

Property manager

Christopher Thompson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed. Damage deposit will be forfeit

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Unit size: 1575 sq ft (146 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $300 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: YES - + there is a crib available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Villa Contadora Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Villa Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Contadora Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Villa Contadora Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Villa Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Contadora Internet Satellite Safe
Oceanfront Villa on Contadora Internet Satellite a Safe
Oceanfront Villa on Contadora Internet Satellite a Safe

About the neighborhood

Map
Contadora, Pearl Islands

What's nearby

  • Playa Galeon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Ejecutiva - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Contadora Island (OTD) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gerald's
  • Restaurante Perla Real
  • Café & Snack by Casa Tortuga
  • Cuna Shack on the Beach
  • Pimienta y Sal

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe?

Check-in begins at 9:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saboga villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Galeon and Playa Ejecutiva. Coral Dreams is just steps away.

Oceanfront Villa on Contadora - Internet, Satellite and a Safe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to relax and decompress
What a great little beach villa in a nice international community. It was a perfect place to relax after 12 days of travel. Food at the local restaurants (in walking distance) was excellent. There isn’t much to do on the island other than be a beach bum, lay by the pool, snorkel or scuba. It was 2 well needed days away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The host was quick to respond to all messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a family of 4 with 2 young kids. This Villa is amazing. It has everything you need. It’s a quick two minute walk down a bunch of stairs to an amazing beach. Which we had to ourselves during the week. The Villa is close to the airport but there are barely any flights during the week. Many people come in for the w-e so there are lots of flights on friday during the day but they dont really disturb. The island does get a lot busier during the w-e so best to visit monday to thursday for a quieter experience. And recommend bringing your own sand toys and snorkle gear. We rented a golf cart for the 4 of us and it was perfect to get around the island. We were skeptical about the beds as per previous reviews, the queen bed was very comfortable, and the two single beds were a little bit on the softer side but were great for the kids. Maritza picked us up from the ferry. Which she charged us $10 after dropping us off (which we didnt know about) but was fine cause she gave us a whole tour of the island. We had discussed with her for driving us back to the ferry on our departure date for the same price and she confirmed she would pick us up at 2:30 for a 3:30 ferry departure. At 3:00 she wasnt there (e called but no answer) so we panicked and hitch hiked and made it on time thankfully. This was the only negative part our trip. The pool is right behind the villa and we had the pool to ourselves all week. Over all, this Villa is really great.

6/10 Okay

Dillon S.

The place was okay, the stairs are very steep and the lady who greeted us did not speak any English.
Island stay , it is okay for the cost.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce P., Boulder, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach access great for 2 people
The property is a great location, with easy close access to a wonderful beach. Maritza was wonderful, helpful and a great source of information. As other reviewers have noted, the twin beds and sofa couch are useless, so truthfully it just sleeps 2 people together in one bed. The house is otherwise well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert s., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Maritza was super hospitable and very helpful.
Nice area with easy access to Play Galleon. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Better look for hotel room
This is Villa with 3 non comfortable beds in total and only suitable for max of 3 separate people or 4 if two of them is a couple. For extra 20$ you can get your bed sheet change or a bit cleaning one of floors. Comunication is terrrible. I booked thru hotels.com they transfered me to vrbo where they said because I do not have acc with them I must contact the owner or if I do not like I can cancel booking and sleep somewhere else. Well I stayed but one of our friend slept on the sofa downstairs in the kitchen...lucky she was not tall and was able to fit. Why they advertising that possible to sleep 7 people? Of course you can add 20 people if they sleep everywhere...on the floors and in balcony or terrace. Swimming pool is in comon area (not private as looks like in pictures) Internet always brakes. Very not stable. House really needs to be repainted and beds changed. Imagine you are sleeping your head down all the time. Owner should try to sleep in one of the beds and feel it. For the price we paid we should get at least daily cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous island stay!
Our cottage was cute, clean and comfy and the ocean views spectacular! Contadora is a very quiet island without a lot of extracurricular activities- a great place to go if you are looking to get away from the rush of daily life. We’d love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
June stay at the villa
My kids and I just came back from several nights in Contadora. Our stay at the villa was perfect for the kids and I. Maritza was very attentive to us. Great experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lenka C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente place
We loved the villa and we will go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, close to beaches, restaurants. The owner and caretaker were great. LOVED the deck for lounging and soaking up the great weather. Only reason for 4 star rating is a few more amenities would have been appreciated. A rug by the floor to get rid of sand, maybe an iron or hairdryer, etc. This seemed common in Panama, so need to be more prepared!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

DDL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the best beach on the island. Great communication with the owner, Christopher, and Jose was attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lenka C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place for vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay on Contadora
This has been our best vacation rental experience from start to finish. Communication was great. Property was great for our family. House is nice and well equipped and located on a beautiful beach. You can hear the waves from the deck. Beach is just a short walk away. Jose the caretaker was very nice and helpful. Met us at the ferry. Arranged activities for us and came right away when we had any questions. Manager and owner were great to work with. Kindly offered us an extra night for free due to weather! Would definitely recommend staying here and hope to return. True paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V., Saratoga Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location on Contadora
It was an incredible trip to Contadora I stayed for 1 month with my 2 grand children 5 years & 8 years old. We were able to go to the beach every day . The Condo was great. The only thing I would say is if you are staying more than a week to be sure to bring your groceries from Panama because on the Island it is very expensive for all groceries including restaurants. It is very easy to bring groceries if you are taking the ferry to the Island. We only found really a couple of restaurants I would recommend. The Casa Tortuga was great for a pizza treat. If you wanted a real meal I would suggest Perla Real which is also a restaurant. There is a small local restaurant near the Police station called "Claritas" hands down the best chicken on the Island and the fried shrimp was incredibly tasty... Best part was the cost. My grand children constantly stayed hungry so we mainly cooked at home due to the cost of food and restaurants. Geralds is located just 300 yards from the condo and was quite good for a Greek salad and the Pasta. If you are looking for a wine selection you will need to bring your own. As I paid $35 US dollars for a $12 bottle of wine in Panama. The grocery store's are very expensive. But the water & Beaches you cannot experience anywhere in the world it was incredible. My accommodations with Chris was one of the best on the Island I would defiantly recommend staying with him. The Villas were very safe and everyone was extremely helpful. I look forward to our return trip. We were all very saddened to leave but the experience will last us a life time!! Oh and this time of the year it is incredible to see all of the whales passing in fornt of the Beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

gillian h., interior British Columbia, Canada

Good for a short stay
The property is in a good location, with a nice breeze from the ocean. There are 98 steps (stairs) down to a very nice beach that is practically deserted much of the time. However, unless you like to sit on a log or lie directly on the sand, there is no place to sit down there. I recommended some portable beach chairs. There is not a lot to do on Contadora, so be ready to entertain yourself. Jose was wonderful. He speaks very good English and was always willing to accommodate our needs with fetching water and giving us rides to restaurants that are not within walking distance. We hired Don Pedro for a boat ride and caught a 25-lb grouper. He understands some English (Pedro...not the grouper).
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

views, character, great location!
Perfect location close to beaches, restaurants, good floor plan with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, close to the pool and nice views.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., New Brighton

Cute villa, great location and host
Cute villa right off the main beach where the ferry lands and easy walking distance to two other great beaches and the grocery store in town. Chris is a great host and really wants you to have the best stay possible. He has an onsite caretaker to take you to the villa, show you around, and deal with any issues or questions that may come up. The villa has a well stocked kitchen and a grill on the deck for cooking. A great place to stay while you are Contadora Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S., Montréal, Canada

Amazing!
Amazing location! The villa is great and fully equiped. Christopher and Jose are more than helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Great place!
The villa was excellent. Full equipped and very comfy. I want to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

CRISTINA C.

Great Location
Isla Contadora is so tranquil and beautiful, just what we needed. We rented a cart and visited all the beaches around the island including Cacique and Ejecutiva, all very beautiful. In the end we decided that our favorite is Playa Galeon right in front of your house! The runner-up is Playa Larga right in back of your house! Truly the location of your house is super!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Alexandre G.

Séjour très agréable
Logement idéalement situé, proche de l'arrivée/départ des bateaux, à 100 mètres de deux plages différentes. A 50 mètres d'un des seuls/meilleurs restaurants de l'île (Chez Gérald). Deux épiceries à 5 minutes à pieds. José (le "concierge" qui représente le propriétaire sur place) est disponible, discret et efficace si vous avez besoin par exemple besoin de louer une voiture ou des services d'un pêcheur. Surface habitable suffisante pour une famille de 4 (nous étions un couple avec deux enfants en bas âge). Calme, voisinage discret. Au chapitre des améliorations possibles : la propreté n'était pas irréprochable. Une ou deux rénovations/modernisations seraient appréciées, rien de grave. Pas évident de bricoler dans un environnement aussi isolé cela dit. Très bon dépaysement au final.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Beautiful villa right on stunning beach, perfectly set up too !
We are a family from New Zealand and have been traveling for 5 months now. We always try and rent a house, apartment or villa, it’s much easier with the kids, we can cook and it feels more like a home. So we have stayed in quite a few places now. This villa is honestly one of our favourites !! I did not want to leave and even asked if we could stay longer !! It has a really really lovely feel about it, it’s a great layout, with open plan living downstairs, a full bathroom and a washing machine and dryer !! Upstairs is two huge bedrooms and another full bathroom. Every room has lots of opening windows and doors, a huge shady deck (two actually!) and with safe railings for the kids ! The villa is set up very well (we have stayed in many places with an oven but no oven tray for example or no cutlery, hardly any towels etc etc ... ) This villa is set up like you would your home there is everything, it made for a really easy week for us - the kitchen is brilliant, there is everything you need, there are lots of towels etc. and a BBQ !! The pool is right behind the villa, perfect location and the beach (pretty much private for these villas, we often had it to ourselves) is just below. Contadora is a gorgeous island, we had fun exploring, there are so many beautiful beaches. We also did a tour of the Pearl Islands and a snorkeling tour. The property manager here is lovely, he met us and was waiting when we got off the ferry and again dropped us off on our last day. Our family would really recommend staying here !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

tom k.

Cute little house, could use a few improvements
The Villa was the perfect size for our family of 4. We loved the outdoor patio and the big kitchen table. The Villa had all the amenities we needed, but it is not the most modern vacation home we have rented. The mattress in the master bedroom could use an upgrade. The AC worked well and cooled the house nicely. The washer AND dryer in the house were great and worked well. Would have been nice to have a few more items in the house, like hand soap and extra toilet paper. There was no soap and just 2 rolls in the entire house. The pool is small, but was close to Villa #24 and the kids still had a blast in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

First class condo with beautiful landscaping, swaying palms, great views, and cool breezes.The best.
This condo complex was wonderful. You will be well taken care of from the minute you arrive. You will be met at the ferry and driven by golf cart to a nearby store for supplies. The balcony overlooking the sea and swaying palm trees relax you instantly. We spent most of our time outside on the large balconies. We rented a cart and enjoyed driving around the island and trying many different restaurants... all excellent meals. We spent time on several different beaches and ran out of time before taking a fishing trip which I heard is wonderful as well. You will not go wrong staying at this beautiful property with pool It was my favorite part of my trip to Panama, and I can't wait to go back. Renee G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ralf G., München - Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
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