🏝️ OFF-GRID ISLAND HOMESTEAD & PERMACULTURE FARM FOR SALE by owner
ISLA SOLARTE, BOCAS DEL TORO. PANAMA
Price: $780,000
Size: 4.85 acres / 2ha
Price per Square meter: $40/m2
Welcome to a rare opportunity to live fully off-grid on one of the most beautiful islands in Bocas del Toro. This 4.85-acre waterfront homestead on Isla Solarte blends self-sufficiency, natural beauty, and convenience in a way that is almost impossible to find: 260 feet of private shoreline, a peaceful protected cove, and yet only a 10-minute boat ride from Bocas Town (Isla Colon) and 3 minutes from Red Frog Beach.
The property sits on hilly, well-drained terrain with zero flood risk. Ocean views, cooling breezes, and mature trees surround the living areas, making the property feel secluded, yet connected to everything.
Our family built this island homestead over several years with our own hands, using hardwoods harvested from the land. Every structure has warmth, charm, and character—simple, rustic, functional, and created with a deep respect for the environment. We’ve poured our lives into making it productive, resilient, and welcoming. Selling is a difficult decision, but a new business opportunity requires us to move closer to the city. We hope the next owners will love and appreciate everything this land has given us.
This is a piece of real estate for people who value nature, independence, and real self-sufficiency—not for buyers seeking a luxury home, but for those who want a meaningful lifestyle.
PROPERTY DETAILS
→ 4.85 acres / 1.96 hectares
→ 260 ft / 79 m of waterfront
→ ROP (Right of Possession) — can be titled if desired
→ No property taxes while kept as ROP
→ Possible to get a concession for over the water buildings
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DOCK
→ 60-foot solid wooden dock, newly rebuilt using hardwoods harvested from the property
→ Excellent condition
→ Deep enough for access at all tides
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LOCATION & ACCESS
→ Always accessible (all-tide depth)
→ Hilly terrain, excellent drainage
→ 5 minutes to Bocas Town
→ 2 minutes to Red Frog Beach
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INCLUDED WITH THE PROPERTY
Everything is move-in ready. All appliances, furniture, and systems stay with the property, except personal belongings and hand tools.
Included:
→ Gas stove/oven
→ Almost-new double-door inverter fridge/freezer
→ All solar system components
→ Almost new 5 kW inverter generator
→ Propane water heater
→ Water pumps & tanks
→ WiFi equipment
→ Tables, benches, beds, mattresses
→ BBQ smoker (propane & charcoal)
→ Multiple propane tanks
→ 2 person kayak
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STRUCTURES (RUSTIC, FUNCTIONAL, FAMILY-BUILT)
→ Tiny House 1 – 12’ x 12’ — sleeps 2 (bunk bed)
→ Tiny House 2 – 8’ x 12’ — sleeps 2 (queen bed)
→ Tiny House 3 – 16’ x 20’ — sleeps 4 (two bunk beds)
→ Solar System Room – 10’ x 9’
→ Solar Panel Gazebo 8’ x 16’
→ Greenhouse – 36’ x 30’
→ Kitchen & Dining Area – 20’ x 25’ (includes all appliances)
→ 2 Bathrooms & 2 Showers
→ Animal Barn – 80’ x 20’
→ Over 500 concrete walkway pavers around the property
AQUAPONICS & FISH POND
→ Koi and tilapia pond with fish
→ Operating aquaponic system with plants
→ Fish & Plant safe RPE liner with 20 year lifespan, imported from the US installed 2024
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ANIMALS (approx. 50–60 birds) (optional)
Nothing like harvesting your own fresh organic eggs in the morning, toss in some home grown greens and vegetables and you have and authentic farm to table breakfast!
But we understand keeping farm animals isn't for everyone, so if you don't want the animals, we have a friend that would take them.
→ Chickens
→ Ducks
→ Turkeys
→ Geese
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BOAT
→ 19-foot fiberglass boat
→ 40hp Yamaha engine
→ 2 Yamaha fuel tanks
→ Canvas roof
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WATER SYSTEM (NEVER RUNS DRY)
Designed for true independence and reliability.
→ 48,000-liter man-made wetlands reservoir (hand-dug)
→ Rain catchment from approx. 50,000 sq ft of terrain
→ 5,500 liters of elevated storage tanks
→ Pump sends water from ponds to tanks
→ Pressure pump + filter system for consistent flow
→ Reliable 24/7 water pressure
→ Propane water heater
→ Zero drought issues in over 10 years
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SOLAR SYSTEM
Runs the entire homestead comfortably.
→ 15 kWh lithium-ion battery bank (expanded recently)
→ 3.5 kW solar array
→ 5 kW Outback sealed inverter
→ 5 kW gas inverter generator (almost never needed)
INTERNET & NETWORK
→ Starlink high-speed satellite internet
→ UniFi mesh system covering most of the property
→ Expansion-ready with additional access points
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FRUIT TREES, FOOD FOREST & ORNAMENTALS
A highly diverse, mature, and productive food forest with hundreds of grafted fruit trees and perennial edibles—many rare in Panama. A true long-term investment in food security.
Complete list of varieties:
We have collected hundreds of fruit trees over the years, almost all fruit trees are grafted and of superior genetics. We have many varieties of mangoes, avocados, bananas, papayas, pineapples, mangosteen, rambutan, lemon, mandarin, starfruit, star apple, jackfruit, cacao, coffee and many many more... to see a full list visit the link below.
There are also hundreds of edible plants, herbs and ornamentals, not included on the list below as they are too many to list
https://soulfire.farm/pages/tree-collection
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NATURE, WILDLIFE & THINGS TO DO
One of the most magical parts of this homestead is the environment that surrounds it. The property sits directly above the Caribbean Sea with unobstructed ocean views, and every day you can watch dolphins swimming and playing in the bay below. Sloths are frequent visitors as well, along with a wide variety of tropical birds, butterflies, and other wildlife that make the island feel alive and vibrant.
Because the property has direct water access in a calm, protected cove, it’s a perfect launch point for countless water activities. Enjoy:
→ Kayaking
→ Stand-up paddle boarding
→ Snorkeling and scuba diving
→ Sailing
→ Fishing
→ Surfing
→ Wakeboarding
→ Kiteboarding
→ Exploring nearby beaches and islands
World-class surf breaks are only a short boat ride away, making it ideal for surfers who want quick access to turquoise warm water barrels!
On land, the farm itself offers plenty to explore. Several walking trails run through the jungle, gardens, and food forest, allowing you to wander among fruit trees, mature hardwoods, flowering plants, and native wildlife. Whether you prefer water adventures or quiet nature walks, the property provides endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in complete privacy.
10 MINUTES FROM BOCAS TOWN
Location, Location, Location! This piece of Real Estate is incredibly well located, it's on the beautiful and quiet Solarte Island but just 10 minute boat ride from town.
Bocas Town has all the things you may need for daily life, including stores, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, a hospital, an international school, public schools, dentists, many large hardware stores, veggie & fruit stands and much more. There is also an airport in town which is now getting expanded, a direct flight to Panama City only takes 45 minutes or about 1 hour to San Jose, CR.
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THIS ISLAND PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR
→ Off-grid enthusiasts
→ Homesteaders & permaculturists
→ Nature lovers & ocean lovers
→ Anyone seeking peace, privacy, and self-reliance
→ Families or multiple families
→ Retreat centers, eco-lodges, or wellness projects
→ Buyers interested in subdividing the land in the future
→ Real estate developer
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR US
https://soulfire.farm/pages/about
https://soulfire.farm/blogs/blog/our-messy-wonderful-journey-to-self-sufficiency-in-the-jungle
https://www.instagram.com/soulfire.farm/
