The 10 Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean, From Aruba to Belize

By: Bob Curley - July 6, 2024

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The overwater accommodations at this Bocas del Toro island resort may be called a villa, it’s a really a house. Spanning 20,000 square feet and wrapped in a broad deck, the two-story residence includes seven guest rooms and plenty of space for lounging and dining. Accessible via a long dock, the resort is part of a luxury estate on Isla Colon with an on-site restaurant, farm, tennis courts, and other amenities. It’s the only true overwater “villa” in the Caribbean.

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