Over The Water Rentals FAQs:

What are the check-in & check-out times?

Check-in is until 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00. 

What should I bring?

Here is a list with some of our recommendations:

• A backpack 
• Reusable water bottle (we can provide 5-gallon purified water containers available on-site for a small charge)
• Eco-friendly & biodegradable toiletries
• Rain jacket 
• Beach towel 
• Waterproof case for phone/camera 
• Bug spray
• Reef-safe sunscreen 
• A good book

What’s nearby?

Saigon Bay is a 15-minute walk from town or a quick $1 taxi ride. A local supermarket is a few minutes from the house where you can purchase basics, and the nearest beach is about a 5-minute walk. Getting around with local taxis can be arranged and cost $1 to town and $2 to the airport. Cycling is the most popular mode of transport, and you can rent bikes in town daily or weekly. 

Is there Wi-Fi available? 

There is high-speed Wi-Fi covering all of our property and all houses.

Bocas Del Toro FAQs: 

How do I get to Bocas Del Toro?

You have a few options, depending on where you are coming from & your budget. For information, please check out the Transportation page.

How do I get to the other islands & around?

The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands with something to see on each of them. You can get water taxis from various docks in town to anywhere around the Bocas islands. On the main island (Colón Island), you can easily move around with bikes and taxis or rent scooters, electric bikes, and ATVs. We can rent bikes to our guests for $5 per day.

What to do in Bocas del Toro?

Some fun things you can do include:

• Go kayaking – We provide free kayaks to all of our guests!
• Go surfing – There are a few great spots for surfing, and we offer free surfboards to our guests.
• Stand-up paddle – You guessed it; we also provide this for free to our guests!
• Snorkel – There are plenty of places to snorkel and see beautiful and colorful coral reefs.
• Explore Colon Island with a bike – Rent it for a day for $5 – $8 bucks from Bocas town or us.
• Spend the day at some of our favorite beaches – Bluff beach, Red Frog beach, or Starfish beach.
• Go on a tour – There are plenty of organized tours to beautiful destinations, like Zapatilla Island, Monkey island, Bird island, etc.
• Enjoy the nightlife – There are many fun parties in Aqua Lounge, the Floating bar, etc.

Is the tap water in Bocas Del Toro drinkable?

Do not drink the tap water in Bocas Del Toro tap water – it is not safe to drink unless it is filtered. To reduce our plastic bottle usage, we can provide 5-gallon purified water containers on-site for a small charge.

Bocas Del Toro weather: The forecast shows rain every day! When is the rainy season?

Let us tell you something – there is no weather forecast for Bocas! Even though it always says thunderstorms every day, Bocas has a warm, tropical climate all year. There is plenty of sunshine and rain year-round, and while there is no real “rainy” season, November and July are normally rainier. 

If it is particularly wet during your stay, don’t worry; there is still plenty to do. You can have a spa day, a yoga class, go to Monkey island, or grab a board and go surfing. The ocean in Bocas del Toro is always warm!

Is Bocas Del Toro safe?

Bocas del Toro is generally very safe for travelers and has very low incidences of violent crime. You must be careful and to the obvious preventive measures for getting into an unpleasant situation:

• Don’t carry valuable belongings to the beach
• Avoid getting intoxicated with people you don’t know
• Take good care of your belongings if you go to a party
• Carry with you just the cash you will need for the day

As for our neighborhood – Saigon bay is a local, authentic, and rural third-world area that is much less touristy and, as a result, less well-kept than resort locations around the islands. The neighborhood is friendly and safe. This is your location if you want to experience the island as the locals do.