Avis Beach, Pool and Mountains. Perfect Tropical Paradise

House was very clean. Enjoyed the pool. Could use some maintenance, i.e. master shower head needs cleaning. It sprayed many directions. I would invest in replacing missing screens. We didn't open windows to experience the natural breeze because we didn't want to let insects in.

Access to area is not easy. It was raining and our car almost got stuch in the mud. Host never contacted me and no one was waiting for me when I arrived.

Pros: - Ervin, the caretaker, was helpful, considerate, and did a great job taking care of the grounds. - The grounds themselves were beautiful, and the pool/cabana space was lovely - Easy drive to a beautiful beach (Playa El Palmar) Cons: - The house itself felt grimy and in need of some serious updates - the downstairs shower was janky, there was a missing lightbulb in one of the bedside lamps, there were bugs in the bedroom, and the whole place just felt like it was in serious need of a deep clean. - Really, this property can sleep 4 people comfortably. The "futon" is really more of a bench and is in the middle of the only living space/next to the kitchen. - The beach advertised as being in walking distance of the house isn't really a beach - it's a lovely cove, but you can't swim there. - The road leading up to the house could use some real re-surfacing. In all, we enjoyed San Carlos, but wish we'd been better prepared for the experience based on what we'd been promised.

This is a great vacation spot., we were able to fill right at home. Our caretaker Ervin, was always available for any question or needs, as it made my family more comfortable and safe. The place is well secure on day and night, plenty of lights. The beach is walking distance, it made the morning walk very pleasant and a finish lap swim at the pool which kept well clean. Overall, this is a outstanding place to stay and enjoy....driving distance to local restaurant and grocery in San Carlos. Will be back Thanks

Wonderful property! Communicative host!

We reserved this property for the entire month of March but left after 18 nights. The virus thing - Panama closed its airport four days after we departed. The property is wonderful and almost all is as described. Discrepancies: (1) the beach is neither a 5 nor an 8 minute walk, as claimed in different parts of the listing, but 15; (2) there is no BBQ at the bohio as claimed, although there is a small Weber kettle at the house; (3) most seriously, nothing in the listing reveals that the only access to the second floor is on a spiral staircase. Appears to be cement laid over a typical metal spiral frame. Charming, but could be difficult or impossible to navigate for anyone with limited mobility. The should be revealed to potential renters in the listing. The on-site caretaker is responsive and attentive. Comfortable bedding, good air conditioning. Hope to stay again next year!

Best villa in a quiet place. We don’t share the pool because we are alone (there is another villa in the garden) The pool is huge. Children likes it ! Ervin was perfect and helpful. Thanks for this moment... Yann

Nice property, pool is nice. You can walk down to beach. I recommend rent car, lots of nice beaches within 15 minutes

We had a great time at the house where we stayed for a month. We had all the amenities we needed and the house was in good working condition. A few things to consider are the walk to the beach (a good 13/15 minutes, not 8 minutes with kids and if you want to bring food or drinks it becomes quite a walk!), the absolute need for a car (if you need to go to the grocery store, restaurant, beach, etc.), and the fact that there is construction right next door and it could be a bit loud at times. The few times we had issues (internet and a/c) we got the help we needed either from Jenni or Erwin and we really appreciated it. A few things could be updated in my opinion (bbq, kitchen fan, outdoor furniture/cushions with stains and what looked like mold on them) and mainly the pool! Yes the pool is big and beautiful, but the bottom of it is in pieces and both our kids got cut under their feet. This really needs to be addressed.

Not sure where to begin! We had the most awesome vacation in Panama City and our accommodations at Blanco Casa was a big part of our wonderful experience. The grounds around the house was absolutely beautiful. The pool and the openness of the layout of the grounds was very relaxing. The family who lives on the property (the caretakers) were very sweet and helpful not to mention friendly. They were there when we needed anything but then we didn't even know they were there when we didn't need anything!! The property managers Jenni and Tim we just wonderful! They provided us tips and recommendations of things to do and even connected us with a driver and a guide @yourguideinpanama who was awesome. Take Jenni and Tim's recommendations because they were spot-on!! The house is just wonderful. It's nicely decorated and has all the amenities that you will need to cook meals if you choose to. We had no issue with drinking and using the water for cooking. We were pleasantly surprised that the ice maker in the fridge kept up with our needs!!! So no need to buy bags of ice if you stay in this home! The market to get provisions is very close to the casa so it's easy to get your provisions before you get settled into the home. I would say the only drawback was the WiFi connection. The cable was a little difficult to maneuver through as well. We couldn't find any English speaking channels and this wouldn't have been a big deal but we were there during the Super Bowl and we had to watch it in Spanish and missed all of the commercials!! Honestly, this isn't a big deal because what's important is watching what was happening and that was just fine. The WiFi was a challenge; however, that was just a minor inconvienence because that's really not why you are there for the internet connection! So don't sweat it if you have a similar experience. I will say that the day we were leaving they had a company coming in to fix the WiFi situation so this may no longer be an issue. All in all myself and my travel partners would highly recommend this home. Enjoy the sunsets up on the outside balcony of the upstairs room or have a cocktail around the pool. You can enjoy the early morning sunrise on the hammock on the porch off the dining room. I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you choose this home for your vacation.