DOLPHIN BAY OBSERVATORY | TROPICAL WATERFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK A renovated 3-bedroom home overlooking Dolphin Bay, surrounded by rainforest, with off-grid systems, a private dock and convenient access to Bocas Town. THE PROPERTY Set on approximately 1.7 hectares of substantiated Rights of Possession (ROP) land, this northwest-facing waterfront estate enjoys sunset views and refreshing breezes. A 75-foot private dock on concrete pilings provides direct access to Dolphin Bay. Beyond the shoreline, a private trail winds through tropical forest inhabited by howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots and hummingbirds. Established gardens produce avocados, bananas, breadfruit, jackfruit, citrus, papayas and coconuts. THE HOME The approximately 1,544 sq ft residence offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with substantial renovations completed in 2024–2025. Improvements include a new air-conditioned ground-floor primary suite, upgraded guest accommodations, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and custom teak pocket doors. Generous covered outdoor spaces connect the home to its rainforest surroundings and waterfront views. THE SYSTEMS Designed for comfortable off-grid living, the property features: - 7,880W solar system with lithium battery storage - Schneider XW Pro hybrid inverter - Rainwater catchment and filtration - In-ground septic system - Starlink internet - Air-conditioned living spaces - 12 × 30 ft workshop and storage Offered fully furnished, the sale includes appliances, a 23-foot Caribe Pro panga with Suzuki 175 HP outboard, two paddleboards, two kayaks, surfboard, boogie boards and bicycle. Workshop tools and equipment are negotiable separately. THE COMMUNITY Just 20 minutes by boat from Bocas Town and 3 minutes from the new Buena Esperanza/Tierra Oscura road connection, the property combines waterfront privacy with convenient access. Dolphin Bay's sheltered waters are ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and boating, with bottlenose dolphins frequently visiting. Wonderland Trails and Green Acres Chocolate Farm are nearby. THE DREAM Wake to rainforest wildlife, explore the bay from your own dock and enjoy the freedom of off-grid Caribbean living. Dolphin Bay Observatory offers the tranquility of a secluded waterfront retreat, with a welcoming community and the conveniences of Bocas just a short journey away.
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