Secluded Beachfront House at La Vida Resort

✓Secluded Beachfront Bungalow ✓Pristine White Sand Beach, safe for swimming in quiet vacation area ✓ Restaurant + bar onsite + 2 more close ✓24/7 Solar Electricity, fast WiFi & Hot Water ✓See wildlife such as Sloths, Monkeys, Dwarf Cayman & Dolphins ✓10 minutes to the Zapatillas Islands ✓Moments from Salt Creek Indigenous Community ✓Private Trips from your door ✓Jungle Trails & Stunning Beachfront path ✓Kayak & Snorkels provided free ✓ King Size Bed & ensuite bathroom ✓ All-inclusive packages The space Casa La Vida is a one bedroom beachfront house that is part of La Vida Resort on Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. La Vida Resort offers private guided trips, and inclusive adventure vacation packages. And bespoke beachfront accommodation. We have a Beach Restaurant.and cocktail bar, secluded Beach Area with Sun beds and hammocks, a 215 feet dock and free use of kayaks, and there paddleboards to rent close by . *note: this bungalow no longer contains it's own kitchen but our restaurant is fully operational The house has 1 bedroom, an ensuite bathroom & shower, walk in wardrobe, & semi open lliving room. There is a large bedroom with a 4 post king sized bed with mosquito net, safe and powerful fan that looks out over the ocean. The living room has ceiling fan and table and chairs with a sofaset and hammock and amazing views of the Carribbean sea which is only a few meters away. The house has solar electricity 24/7, hot water and starlink Wi-Fi The bungalow is on Punta Vieja Beach, a long white sand beach that is good for swimming 365 days Year. We have a great restaurant, and there are 2 more brilliant restaurants within walking distance at neighboring resorts and indigenous food venders can visit for $3-5 per meal See wildlife including Sloths, Monkeys, Dwarf Cayman, Birds, frogs and Iguanas from your accommodation or on the jungle trails The house comes with free use of 2 kayaks, and snorkeling gear. Walk the coastal path forever! Leading past Playa Pelicano & Long Beach, and continuing to Frog Beach and more! Salt Creek Indigenous Community is a 15 minute walk, where you can hike one of of many well maintained jungle trail & meet the local Ngabi people. Take private tours of the archipelago straight from your doorstep! The beach is in a quiet, safe area with brilliant access to nature. The Zapatillas Islands are five to ten minutes by boat. We have friendly full time helpful staff working on the property, to help improve your experience and we live close by and are always available by phone or to visit to help with anything you need The house is 30 minutes by boat from Isla Colon, and well positioned in the archipilageio to visit some of its most beautiful areas, including Coral Caye, Red Frog Beach, Polo Beach and Zapatillas. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, surfing, bird watching, sunbathing, visiting a chocolate farm, visiting indigenous village, fishing, spearfishing and more! The house is part of La Vida Resort and offers a lot of privacy! For more information please visit our website. Free drinking water, Towels, soap, shampoo & toilet roles are provided. We have a restaurant and a brilliant local chef and a great barman who makes possibly the best cocktails on the island Here is our menu Breakfast Burrito with bacon, potato, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes – $10 Panamanian Breakfast - $13 Omelette with bacon, onion, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes – $12 Pancakes with Eggs & Bacon - $14 Pancakes with maple syrup - $8 Pancakes with fruit - $10 Banana Nutella crepe – $8 Fruit Platter - $8 Lunch Chicken burger with Cheese- $16 Beef burger with Cheese - $16 Beef Burger with Cheese & Bacon - $18 Buffalo wings with French fries - $22 Thai fried rice with chicken - $15 Chicken quesadilla - $14 Fish taco - $18 Chicken taco – $16 Chicken/chicken fingers and French fries - $15 Dinner Starters Fish Ceviche marinated in lime juice, mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro - $11 Crunchy fried green plantains topped with succulent lobster, avocado, and a zesty lime sauce - $18 Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers, served with a spicy mango dipping sauce - $15 Fresh coconut bread bruschetta - $12 Main Courses Surf & Turf - Grilled Lobster Tail with Fillet Mignon in white wine Sauce - $40 Grilled Lobster Tail Grilled lobster tail brushed with garlic butter - $28 Grilled Fillet Mignon, marinated in White wine sauce- $28 Grilled chicken breast with mushroom cream sauce - $22 Creamy pasta carbonara with bacon, shrimp - $22 Creamy pasta Alfredo with chicken - $22 Grilled fish fillet with Thai curry sauce - $26 Caribbean pineapple beef with onion, bell pepper, soy sauce - $22 Stuffed eggplant with pomodoro sauce - $22 Fresh catch of the day – $26 Sides (one is included with your main, an additional side can be ordered for $4 extra) Coconut Rice Mash potatoes Sautéed Potatoes Fried Plantain All meals come with mixed Vegetables Salads Greek Salad - $13 Chicken Cesar Salad - $13 Mix salad with lime vinaigrette - $13 Desserts Banana split - $9 Brownie and ice cream - $9 Coconut flan - $9 Ice cream cup - $7 Fruit platter - $8 Kids Menu Tomato and Pasta – $10 Chicken/chicken fingers and French fries - $13 Bar Beer (local) — $5 Corona Beer - $7 Whisky on the rocks - $12 Gin and Tonic - $14 Rum or Whisky & Coke - $13 Shot - $6 single, $8 double Wines Sauvignon Blanc — $12 per glass or $50 per bottle Chardonnay — $12 per glass or $50 per bottle Cabernet Sauvignon - $12 per glass or $50 per bottle Merlot - $12 per glass or $50 per bottle Cocktails Casa La Vida - $14 La Vida Loca - $15 Azul ocean - $14 Blue Lagoon - $13 Margarita - $10 Strawberry Daiquiri - $14 Caipiriña - $14 Caipiroska - $14 Sex on the beach - $13 White Russian - $16 Mai Tai - $15 Blue Hawaian - $14 Mimosa - $15 Rum Punch - $12 Piña colada — $14 Cuba libre — $13 Submariner — $12 Mojito — $15 Coco loco — $16 Bloody Mary - $15 Soft Drinks Tonic Water — $3 Fizzy Water - $4 Fruit Juice - $4 Fruit Smoothies - $7.50 Coke or Sprite or Iced Tea - $4 Coffee with Milk / Americano - $3.50 Cappuccino – $4.50 Latte or Ice Coffee- $5 English Tea or Green Tea - $4 Here is a list of private trips we offer: Isla Zapatillas Tours Isla Zapatillas & Snorkelling Tour Up to 3 people: $110 total 4+ people: $55 per person Isla Zapatillas, Tranquilo Bay/Starfish Island & Cayo Coral (with snorkelling and restaurant visit) Up to 3 people: $150 total 4+ people: $75 per person Bastimentos National Park entrance fee (required) +$10 per person / +$2 per student Isla Escudo de Veraguas Tour Basic tour Up to 3 people: $400 total 4+ people: $100 per person With BBQ lunch (cooked by professional chef) Up to 3 people: $475 total 4+ people: $130 per person Salt Creek Indigenous Community & Wildlife Tour (hiking, wildlife spotting, indigenous culture) Boat ride there Up to 3 people: $30 total (minimum) 4+ people: $10 per person Jungle trails - $8–20 per person (depending on trail length Red Frog Beach / Polo Beach Tours To Red Frog Beach Up to 3 people: $130 total 4+ people: $45 per person To Polo Beach Up to 3 people: $150 total 4+ people: $60 per person Visit the Sloths Tour (river boat tour to spot sloths in mangroves) Price for all group sizes: $25 per person ($50 total minimum applies for smaller groups) Isla Colón, Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago & Bird Island Tours One way to Isla Colón Up to 3 people: $85 total 4+ people: $25 per person Return trip for Isla Colón Up to 3 people: $120 total 4+ people: $30 per person Isla Colón + Starfish Beach / Boca del Drago Up to 3 people: $160 total 4+ people: $50 per person Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago + Bird Island Up to 3 people: $185 total 4+ people: $60 per person Fishing Tours (local reefs & Deep Sea – Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more) 3 hours: $150 total up to 3 people or $50 a person for groups of 4 or more 4 hourss: up to 3 people: $200 total or 4+ people for $65 per person 8 hours up to 3 people: $400 total, or for 4+ people: $110 per person Equipment rental for fishing rod - $20 per person or handlines provided free Monkey Island Tours Monkey Island only Up to 3 people: $100 total, 4+ people: $30 per person Monkey Island + Coral Cay Snorkeling Up to 3 people: $150 total, 4+ people: $50 per person + Entrance fee (required) of $25 per adult / +$10 per child (under 12) Green Acres Chocolate Farm, Botanical Gardens, Animal Rehab & Dolphin Viewing Tours Chocolate farm + animal rehab Up to 3 people: $100 total, or 4+ people: $40 per person + Guided tour fee → +$25 per person Chocolate Farm + Dolphin Viewing Tour Up to 3 people: $150 total, 4+ people: $60 per person Dolphin sighting only Up to 3 people: $120 total, 4+ people: $50 per person Turtle Hatchling Tour Up to 3 people: $140 total, 4+ people: $50 per person + Donation to turtle conservation group of $15 per person Waterfalls, Giant Trees & Bat Caves Tour Boat ride + Waterfalls Up to 3 people: $100 total for + $15 per person entrance fee, 4+ people + Giant tree trail (optional add-on) → for $10 extra per person + Bat cave tour is additional $25 per person + Lunch at a restaurant (optional) for $10 extra per person For standard collection/departure to Isla Colon or Loma Partida we charge $85 for up to 3 people or $25 per person for larger groups. We also offer the following Arrival/Departure Tours (tours combined with your collection or departure to Isla Colon). The tours are a great way to save some money by combining the journey and fill time between checkouting out of your previous accommodation and check-in. Arrival tour 1 - Visit Isla Zapatillas, Dolphin Bay (dolphin viewing), Starfish Island & Cayo Coral for snorkeling and visiting a restaurant $185 Arrival tour 2 - Dolphin Bay, Starfish Island & Cayo Coral snorkelling tour for $150 Arrival tour 3 - Visit via red frog beach for $140 Arrival tour 4 - Visit via Polo Beach for $160 (only if the sea is calm) Arrival tour 5 - visit the Sloths and salt creek indigenous community for $150 Guest access Guests have their own bungalow with terrace and private kitchen that's directly on the beach. You have use of the entire beach and the dock. There is also 2 kayaks for your use, sunbeds and Snorkelling gear. The bungalow is very private in a quiet area Other things to note We are 30 minutes from Isla Colon, the airport is a 2 minute taxi or 5 minute walk to the docks. We can collect you for $85 or can take you on various collections tours we offer that visit 3 or more amazing locations on the way (see below) You can fly from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport to reach us. We can take you on a tour of the best of Bocas whilst collecting you, visiting starfish island, dolphin bay and snorkeling and lunch at Coral Caye & tranquilo Bay, and then Sloth Island, and Red Frog and Polo beach on the way back. We are an adventure resort, using solar power and a clean rainwater system. We have electricity, fast Starlink wifi and hot water 24/7. There is no phone signal here so we all use Whats App If coming from David we can collect you for $65 from Loma Partida (you can take the speedboat service from Chiriqui grande). That will be 2 hours quicker than visiting vía almirante