I spent 2 nights in an overgrown tiny house in Panama's rainforest for $300. Take a look inside.

Monica HumphriesSep 12, 2024, 17:14 IST

The Bambuda Castle property features both tiny homes, shared rooms, and cabins. Monica Humphries/Business Insider<ul class="summary-list"><li>Bambuda Castle in Boquete, Panama, is home to towers, moats, and Hobbit-inspired tiny homes.</li><li>I spent two nights in one of the property's overgrown tiny homes.</li></ul>Finding a castle in Boquete, Panama, is easy.There's only one, and everyone seems to know about it. Ask any stranger on the street to point you in its direction, and they'll send you up a steep road to <a target="_blank" class href="https://bambuda.com/castle">Bambuda Castle</a>.It's an odd structure to find in the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/panama-8-day-visit-3-different-countries-2024-8">middle of Panama's rainforest</a>, and while it was once a private home, today it's a hotel.

As my car traveled up a winding, steep road, a tan stone tower eventually appeared. I had made it to Bambuda Castle.

The exterior of Bambuda Castle in Boquete, Panama. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

And while castles usually ooze luxury and extravagance, Bambuda is one of the town's more affordable hotels.

A view of the Bambuda Castle. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I wasn't there for a room overlooking the castle's moat. Instead, I had booked two nights in one of the property's Hobbit-inspired tiny homes.

One of the four tiny homes on Bambuda's property. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

On arrival day, I found the reception desk at the front of the castle, checked in, and received a key to my tiny home.

The entrance to Bambuda Castle.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

A short trail led to my tiny home for the evening.

A path to the Hobbit homes. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Outside the structure was a small patio overlooking the Baru Volcano and lush coffee plantations.

The view from the author's tiny house.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Inside, the design was simple.

The entrance to the tiny home.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

One large room had enough space for a queen-sized bed, two small nightstands, some storage space, and a small table.

The interior of the tiny home.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

A small door led to a rock-walled bathroom.

A door led to the tiny home's bathroom.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

The domed bathroom had space for a sink, toilet, and shower.

The interior of the tiny home's bathroom.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

It had everything I needed for a two-night stay: privacy, comfort, and stunning views.

A view from the tiny home's window. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

That afternoon, I explored the rest of the property.

One of the property's cabins. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

On the other side of the castle was a row of yellow cabins.

Cabins at Bambuda Castle. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Then, I headed back toward the castle. A moat filled with koi fish surrounded the stone structure.

The castle's moat. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Inside, I found a restaurant with communal seating and a large balcony.

A shared space inside the castle. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Downstairs was a pool, jacuzzi, and communal kitchen.

The hotel's pool. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Once I explored the property, I was ready to return to my tiny home and soak in the views.

The author in her tiny house. Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I visited an American Express Centurion Lounge for the first time and realized I've been missing out

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