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Spacious kitchen living area and bedroom. Good lighting. Hosts invited us to enjoy the tamarin monkey visits and feeding in the garden. Beautiful backyard can be enjoyed by the patio. Well supplied kitchen.

Stayed in February 2025

Be aware that you really need a car here. Parking is no problem! There are limited facilities with only one basic supplies shop and one local restaurant open while we were here.

Surrounded by greenery and with outdoor space, this apartment was perfect for our stay. It is simply furnished, with adequate wifi, and air-conditioning. There is a washing machine and dryer in the communal space outside which costs $6. If you love wildlife, we saw parrots and numerous other birds, agutis, iguanas, and even a group of tamarins

Stayed in January 2025

The host was away and, although, a nice lady was there to provide keys, she has no English. It would be helpful if the host left some instructions in English about the area and suggestions for what to do and where to eat. In the studio, it would be nice to have one comfy chair for relaxing.

The studio is large and spotlessly clean - it all looks newly renovated. Kitchen is fully equipped and even some coffee was provided. The studio has a large covered patio which was lovely for sitting watching the rain but staying dry. (The adjoining apartment's patio is not covered). Neighborhood is extremely quiet - mostly workers on the canal. A five minute walk to a small general store and restaurant and a food truck. However, be aware that on New Year's Day, all restaurants are closed! Also a short walk to the marina for boat trips on the canal (definitely worth doing). Anything beyond that, you really need a rental car, especially during the daily rain

Stayed in January 2025

The apartment was a great base to explore Gamboa. Getting to and from Gamboa without a car is challenging as there is very limited bus service.

Nice apartment in Gamboa. Perfect for birdwatchers- back garden was full of birds, there are trails in town and it was a 40 minute walk to Pipeline Road. In Gamboa, there is a small store for basic groceries with attached restaurant as well as a pizza place with a lovely garden. The apartment was very comfortable-the bedroom had a king size bed and the living room had a fold out couch, kitchen was well-equipped to make meals, especially appreciated the coffee and milk for the first morning (also basics like dish soap, soap and salt).

Stayed in October 2024

love the location and the lovely garden. Really handy for the pipeline Road and access to all the wildlife in the Gamboa area. Highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2024

Good location, great garden with much wildlife. If we come back we would choose the resort though.

Stayed in July 2024

No hot water

The studio had everything that we needed. Comfy beds, equipped kitchen and a great back patio where we saw many different animals. It’s close to a small supermarket and restaurant. We had a great stay!

Stayed in July 2024

On the 2nd day we had some issues with hot/warm water in the shower.

Big apartment with all the accessories you may need. It was spotless clean. There is big terrace with a views to wildlife - we spotted auguti, iguanas, various bird species... Kitchen has all amenities you may need. Location is quiet. Be aware that city/village has only one small shop and restaurant, so do some shopping before arrival. If you have car, it's the best starting point for some nice hiking areas and wildlife.

Stayed in April 2024

Not many restaurants but visiting them was in the plan))

The terrace is great. The Canal is close. The forests are close.

Stayed in April 2024

Don't go there without rental car,, hard to get around in Gamboa without a privat transport.

Nice and quiet apartment, has everything you need.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful garden and back porch with chairs. The people who run the apartment showed us the little monkeys in the trees and a huge Iguana, all in the backyard. It was a wonderful stay!

Stayed in March 2024

This property is surrounded by tropical rainforest and national parks, so there is an abundance of beautiful plants, butterflies, birds, and monkeys.

Stayed in February 2024

Very minor things like blunt knife, and no shampoo provided. The couch seemed to be lacking back cushions.

I loved sitting on the back deck, watching the birds, monkeys and even a sloth! Wonderful garden! Comfortable bed, great bathroom, we could cook for ourselves.

Stayed in January 2024

Well, not much anyone can do about the lack of shopping and restaurants, this was in the middle of almost nowhere.

This was a pleasant surprise! I wish ALL my bookings could be like this. Clean, organized, great location (given it was in Gamboa, basically in the middle of nowhere), great condition with everything you needed.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing really... If I'm nitpicking.. The couch wasn't as comfortable. Furthermore, keep in mind that you have to pay in cash.

Very nice, spacious and comfortable apartment with great terrace and garden where I saw agoutis, an iguana, hummingbirds, toucans and many other birds and butterflies and there are tamarin monkeys in the tree.

Stayed in December 2023

The couches are not very comfortable

The bed was comfortable and the apartment was clean and centrally located. The snacks left for us made us feel welcome.

Stayed in November 2023

That we had to leave.

We liked everything. We would move in there forever. We loved spending our time on the terrace observing all the lovely creatures passing by. We actually saw more animals there, than when we were hiking in the rainforest. There are some resident agoutis (Ñeque) in the garden, who pass by quite close if you are very calm. The host is super nice. The water in the shower is hot. The kitchen is modern and equipped nicely. The location is perfect to walk to Gamboa Rainforest Resort for the sloth sanctuary (and the other activities, but the visit at the sloths, butterflies and frogs was the best activity).

Stayed in April 2023

Practically nothing to complain about, just little privacy on the terrace when both apartments are occupied.

Nice clean apartment, on the terrace you can see animals - agouti, which we could feed with fruit and nuts, we saw monkeys, iguana and lots of beautiful birds. The owner tries to accommodate with everything, there was no problem, highly recommended.

Stayed in April 2023

the door in the bathroom was broken and can not be shut. But I guess it is repaired by now.

The best accommodation we had during our stay in Panama. . Clean, spacious, with kitchen, coffee maker, garden. We were also allowed to book 2 hours before official check in. Lady was very nice, could speak english. We would definitely stayl longer if not fully booked for other days

Stayed in February 2023

Beautiful, safe neighborhood with a native garden tucked up near the rainforest. The studio was perfectly clean with all visitors need in the bathroom and kitchen. The owner was out and f the country but was readily in contact by messages. There was a break in the water line to Gamboa but we were both immediately notified and our water needs were met completely. The birding was awesome. We’ll be back in a heartbeat.

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing, the place was that good.

The accommodation was excellent. Our host could not be more helpful. The garden though was amazing - beautiful birds of all colours, agouti turned up and even some small monkeys.

Stayed in December 2022

I can't think of anything that would have improved my stay.

Elena was home when I arrived and was able to give me the keys and answer questions about the apartment. She was willing to do laundry for me and even let me watch a world cup match in her house. Also Elena offered to buy food for me or take me to a supermarket. Elena offered to drive me to the Pipeline Road too.

Stayed in December 2022

We came to Gamboa to relax and experience the Canal Zone Rainforest. Both goals were exceeded, much in part to Elena's great home! Our own apartment was very large and very comfortable. Excellent bed, nice bathroom and shower, and well-stocked kitchen. - Bring anything special you need: wine, whole grain bread. - There is one Chinese market/restaurant in town, 10 minutes walk from Elena's. You can get by with the market supplies (even some surprises there like delicious Spanish Manchego cheese!) and the restaurant was surprisingly good! Tasty food, healthy, and ample portions! - There is an ATM by the restaurant, but bring $ just in case. - Elena can arrange rides to the Rainforest Discovery Center, etc, and to Panama City ($40?). - Elena's porch: Would be easy to spend your whole time there! Amazing birds all day! Beautiful garden. Amazing animals (Agudis) visit all the time, and are totally fascinating, entertaining, and innocuous. A couple species of monkeys climb through the garden trees each morning. Beautiful animals and not bothersome. Resist the temptation to feed the animals. - The Rainforest Discovery Center is a must! A bit expensive, $30, but for a great cause. View many, many hummingbirds at their visitor center. Hear and maybe see howler monkeys. A guide is definitely worth it if you are a serious birder, but they'll share their knowledge if you're solo. You'll meet birders from all over the world there. You can walk there and back, or ride one way. - Took a taxi from our Panama Hotel to Gamboa, around $30. A bus is possible too. Cheaper but not as convenient.

Stayed in November 2022

Such a beautiful location! Birds, monkeys, nature...it was really amazing! And Elena and her Mom were really great and made us feel like home

Stayed in November 2022