I have visited Bocas yearly since 2006. Accommodations are incredible! Marlin is an outstanding host and chef too! Local foods are cooked to perfection. Marlin provides the unique Bocas experience whether it be snorkeling, fishing or exploring secluded islands. Can't wait to return!

Its a perfekt place to stay if you seek a quiet and confortable place. Marlin the owner is a very nice guy and an excellent cook. He served the best Tunafish dish we ever tasted. Thank you very much for this nice 2 days in your Lodge

My wife and I spent a night here and were just floored with the gorgeous views. Marlin, the owner, is also a nice guy and ready to help you cook a meal in his open kitchen. If you get a chance, try his chili dogs!

We headed out to Cayo del Sol for just a night and, when we arrived, I immediately regretted we didn't book for longer. This secluded retreat was the kind of place that stress and worry just fell away … I mean, what is there to worry about when you are an hour away by boat from the closest town?

Set amidst mangroves on an island somewhere in the northwest of Panama, this was the ideal escape. Because there are only two rooms, guests receive personalized hospitality of Marlin and his dog Gypsy. Marlin will cook for you, take you on tours and give you an insider’s perspective on life in Bocas.

Each night stay includes a tour to some part of Bocas, whether its bat caves or starfish beaches, but we decided to enjoy the seclusion of island living for the night we were there. We also opted away from the norm (which is a cook-for-yourself experience) and enjoyed Marlin’s famous cheese-chili dogs.

I was a little skeptical about what life on an island would be like for a couple, Marlin and his dog, but Marlin was the perfect host, providing space to us as vacationers when needed, but there for a good conversation too!