Caribbean connection
Casa de Mono holds a special place in Cohli's story. Originally hosted as Nomad Nest x Casa de Mono, this was one of the experiences that helped shape what Cohli is today. Bocas del Toro is a place where time moves differently - where a day spent in turquoise water, listening to the rhythm of the Caribbean, teaches you what matters most.
Casa de Mono is more than a rental. It's a beautifully built colonial-style villa on Isla Colón, surrounded by garden, nestled into the nature of the Caribbean. The locals here value community deeply. Kids learn to swim before they walk. Parents find the kind of slowness that resets something inside.
What we love about this place is the authenticity. It's not overdeveloped. The snorkeling is world-class. The food is fresh. The people are warm. Families who came here in 2025 experienced something real. Not a packaged resort experience, but actual Caribbean island life, lived alongside one another.
Living with other families in close quarters in a tropical climate isn't always easy. Some days are very hot. Some kids need more space. Some parents miss strong WiFi. But these are the moments where real connection happens. Where your kids make friends they'll talk about for years. Where you and other parents discover you're not alone in this way of raising children.
Casa de Mono is part of Cohli's history now. A reminder that this work - bringing families together in real places - began with a simple belief: that there's another way to live as a family.
With island gratitude,
Lauren & Tiago
Lauren and Tiago are the co-founders of Cohli and parents of two (Maya, 5, and Koa, 3). They've lived and traveled through 30+ countries and have been designing family coliving experiences since 2024.
