Over The Water Rentals

  Place was clean, the A/C works great, the view is incredible, host is responsive and offers kayak/paddle boards. Definitely recommend.

  Amazing location! Staying over the water was incredible. Sad we didn’t get to meet Claudia but her posts on the over the water website were super helpful.

  Great location and very peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay!

  My family and I had the best 5 night stay in the orange house! I would give it 100 stars if possible. We spent every morning and night enjoying the... read more views from our private deck. We bought fresh lobster from a fisherman and cooked many meals in the beautiful kitchen. We took advise from Marlin and went to all the snorkling locations around the home using their free kayaks and snorking gear. We even kayaked to a beach at the end of the airport runway, super cool! The beds were very comfortable and the air conditioning in both bedrooms worked perfectly, thank God, as the escape from the heat and humidity ensured an amazing night's sleep. Cab rides into town were easy and inexpensive. Make sure you carefully read their posted listing just outside the gates of this gorgeous place is where locals live and it is definitely 3rd world like the listing says (which we absolutely loved). You can easily walk to multiple restaurants and a grocery store. Highly recommend booking this gorgeous place!!

  Stop searching and just book it!
This place was so amazing that we extended our stay. From the fluffy towels and cotton sheets to impeccably clean home we were... read more thrilled. The kids (and grownups!) had a fabulous time grabbing a kayak and exploring at our leisure. Perfect location! Close enough to walk to some amazing restaurants and town but in a quiet neighborhood.
The hosts were delightful!
We will be back.

  Excellent location, possible to walk to town but much easier with the taxis. Gorgeous views off the back porch. Access to snorkel gear, kayaks and paddleboards whenever you felt like... read more it. Is a shared space so not completely private but still amazing.

  If I could give 1 million stars I would. We stayed for 8 days in the orange house and this was the most amazing home, amazing location, amazing hosts.... read more Usually pictures look better online than in person, this was the opposite. The pictures on the listing are accurate, but it’s 100000x better in person, Marlin and his wife Claudia were the absolute best hosts. They were helpful, gave advice, suggestions and really helped us have a “locals experience”- Saigon Bay is special. For us it was the perfect location, we rented bikes (he has covered parking with plug ins to charge) We didn’t have any issues, but anytime we needed laundry or to ask anything, they were immediately available.
He has the BEST local bug “oil” that you will want and I’m fairly certain every single hummingbird in the world came to our deck daily. The AC in the bedroom worked great, and there are multiple fans throughout the home. They have a fridge with beers, waters, eggs and some other items and offer 5 gallon jug

  Ma définition du paradis!!!
Maison sur pilotis, " piscine et aquarium" directement du balcon, que demander de mieux! À distance à pied de Bocas, mais dans une baie très... read more tranquille. Bref, tout simplement parfait!
Coup de coeur aussi pour les prêts de kayak qui permettent d'aller faire du snorkeling dans la mangrove ou où vous souhaitez.
Un gros merci! ☺️

  We stayed at Over the water for my sister birthday and had an amazing time. Claudia and her husband were very accommodating and pleasant to be around. The property has... read more a rustic cottage feel and the views are spectacular. Over all I would rent this property next time I'm in Bocas.

  If you want a peaceful stay, with beautiful views, look no further. Not only were instructions clear, but we were met by the host upon arrival & given a tour... read more of our spot, to include local recommendations! The porch wraps around the back & side, so you literally have the best views, especially for sunset!! You can walk to the other side of the island/town in 22 min or so, which we did daily or take a taxi for $1. Highly recommend if you want a piece of paradise!!

  We loved house over the water! We especially enjoyed our very comfortable balcony to enjoy the bay, read and relax. The house had everything you needed and more, we used... read more the kitchen, lounge areas and the rooms were comfortable with AC. About a 20 minute walk to the heart of bocas town and a taxi ride, e bike ride or water taxi to beautiful beaches all around the islands.
Claudia and Marlon were very communicative and helpful hosts.

  We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Naranja. The house is very comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped for cooking, the bed in the main room is large, comfortable... read more and with a beautiful view. The part we liked the most is the terrace, with its armchair where we could spend nice afternoons, with direct access to the sea. The common spaces are very nice, you have a paddle board, kayak, snorkel masks and yoga mats to use whenever you want. The rooms are on the first floor and the bathroom is on the ground floor. It is approximately 1500 meters away from the center, which was not an impediment as we were walking. Approximately 300 meters away. You have a supermarket for shopping. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for everything!!

  Beautiful place to spend time with our family. Kids had a great time, everything we needed was close or easy to get to. We even went fishing and were picked... read more up at the dock on the property. Was a great experience and the hosts were incredibly friendly and accomodating

  Great hosts and beautiful home. Nothing better than waking up every morning and having your coffee over the water on the deck while hummingbirds entertain you!

  Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home by the water. The hosts were kind and accommodating and provided excellent recommendations of where to bike and kayak. My wife and I... read more were able to use 2 of their kayaks and snorkeling gear for free and went snorkeling to the places they recommended. It was quiet and peaceful at night, and only a ~15 minute walk away from town. Several markets were nearby to buy food & drinks. Would definitely stay here again.

  This place was amazing and just as described. The location can’t be beat, walkable to town but a quiet area great for relaxing.

  We really enjoyed staying at the Orange house @ Over the Water.
It’s well equipped & has a lovely terrace over the water with a very nice view of... read more Saigon Bay. It’s ideal to enjoy your breakfast or evening drink.
We slept with the windows open, so you could hear the waves (& almost nothing else).
Bocas town is only a 15 min walk away. Where you’ll find plenty of good restaurants, bars, …

  Beautiful space on the water and great hosts!

  Amazing stay in this house on the water, easy walking distance. The house is literally on the water, the terrace has panoramic views of the bay. Claudia and her husband... read more were great hosts, very responsive and giving good advice. The hummingbirds come every day to drink above the table on the terrace, it was crazy. Everything was perfect, we would have stayed a few more days!

  Amazing. Helpful and friendly hosts. Beautiful from main bedroom and decking. Nice 20 mins stroll to main town or 3 mins taxi. Loads of stuff to do activities wise on... read more and around the island.

  Beautiful home with a beautiful view of Saigon Bay! We loved being able to get out of bed and grab a kayak or paddleboard right in our backyard. It was... read more a convenient location to walk to town for dinner or other tours! Thanks for opening your home for us!

  The place was great and the host, Chris, was very helpful. The electricity went out on the first floor for a few hours. But Chris was able to call... read more an electrician to fix the problem. Overall, we had a wonderful time. The Kayaks were a great way to get out on the water and tour the bay. The town is about a mile away which is an easy walk and a chance to see the locals at work. There are also a number of grocery stores nearby.

  Our stay at Christopher‘s was absolutely amazing. The house is quite literally built over the sea. The whole complex offers kayaks, SUPs and workout equipment for free. There’s lots of... read more patio and terrace space to enjoy the ocean view. Christopher was super friendly and proactive. We felt right at home and couldn’t have hoped for a better host or experience in Bocas.
Over the water rentals is approx. 10-15min walk from the city center. If you do not enjoy to explore by foot, a taxi back and forth costs a dollar per person. Super easy and we would gladly stay with Chris again.

  The Orange House was amazing! It was the perfect spot for a restful and relaxing vacation. The Over the Water team was responsive, friendly, and helpful - they made us... read more feel right at home. The location was great also for restaurants and excursions, while still being peaceful.

  The Orange House was beautiful and peaceful and perfect. Very clean, quaint, well thought out adorable place. Well worth the short 3-4 minute taxi to Bocas town and also just... read more 25 minute walk if you wish. Tony’s market a 5 minute walk had everything you need. Taxis are all around this market. Christopher was an amazing host. I was traveling alone and felt very safe, welcomed and at home. You won’t regret staying here. I will definitely stay again if I return and absolutely recommend and refer. Thank you Christoper for everything 🙏🏼😊

  We spent nine wonderful days here. The Orange House is set in a local Panamanian neighborhood with everything good and bad that comes with it. Personally, I loved the authenticity... read more of the experience and enjoyed our interaction with the neighboring people. The house itself is a jewel, sitting over the water of Saigon Bay, remote enough from Bocas Town to be quiet and peaceful, but close enough to walk, bike or taxi into town for restaurants, groceries, or water taxis to the rest of the archipelago.
Christopher was always on hand when we had a question and his recommendations enriched our visit. The kayaks were a valuable benefit. We used them several times to explore in and around the bay.
I recommend the Orange House and Over the Water Rentals 100%.

  A great place to stay. The house was spotless and the view is amazing. We had a problem with the air conditioning in the main room that lasted the entire... read more stay. Check with the host first to see if it is working.
Great space for a family or two couples.

  This place is exceptional. Perfect location to not be right in town. Only a 20 minute walk. Taxis are generally easy to get into town from the market if you... read more don’t want to walk. The kayaks were a great bonus. Marlin and Claudia were amazing hosts. Have some conversations with Marlin and you will learn an abundance. We could not be happier with our choice to stay at over the water bungalows. Would recommend to anyone. I hope to return one day.

  The orange House is absolutely lovely. Especially the terrace where you can sit all day overlooking the beautiful bay. The kayaks and sups were an extra bonus.
It's about... read more a 20 to 25 minute walk to town and the watertaxi. The house has everything you need. Would definitely recommend.

  Over the water was a wonderful place to get away for a few days and unwind with a peaceful, secure beautiful home. Marlin and Claudia were exceptional hosts! Extremely friendly... read more and informative. Kayaks, snorkel gear and paddle boards were a great addition and well taken care of. I highly recommend Over the Water to anyone looking for a peaceful vacation, adventurous options, breathtaking sunsets and fantastic hosts.