12 guests – 5 bedrooms – 9 beds – 5 bathrooms
9 years hosting
Inside Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
This home is near the national park.
Swim in the infinity pool
It’s one of the many things that makes this home special.
Self check-in
You can check in with the building staff.
The villa is in the middle of the forest, fronting a beautiful beach and a stone throw away from the world famous Palawan Subterranean River. A place for families, friends, lovers, adventurous people and those who prefer the quietness of nature. The villa can house about 12 people and 2 babies (cribs are at your disposal upon request) in 3 large air conditioned rooms with kingsize beds, a single room and an attic with 5 beds for groups or kids. We also welcome pets in our villa. On top of the hill is a fresh water infinity pool (with occasional natural floor sediments) with great views of the beach. A beautiful place to wait for the sunset. It is surrounded by trees with friendly monkeys hanging on it. Fruits like mangoes, santol, calamansi, wild mangosteen and cashew are available in different seasons. Two fish ponds, full of tilapias for bamboo rod fishing, are located near the garden. The beach is also rich with shells and fish. The sound of the singing bird is heard everywhere in the villa with some rare birds flying around the house. Some lucky goers were welcomed by dolphins and turtles! This is a place where turtles lay hundreds of eggs each year and safely return to the sea. Most importantly, it has a wide and calm beach with a fine sand!
On site activities : darts, volley ball and badmington near the coconut trees, snorkeling on a nearby reef (equipment provided), pétanque, watching turtles laying eggs at night during the season, surfing (we have 2 surfboards at your disposal), practicing yoga on 2 dedicated mattresses or just relaxing on the terrace while sipping an ice cold drink or a fresh coconut (courtesy of the house).
Nearby activities : boat tour to visit the famous UNESCO protected Underground River national park, trek in the forest, ziplining above the sea in Sabang (700 m long), tour of a centuries old mangrove, hike to a nearby village lost in the forest by the beach, caving in limestone cliffs, sea fishing at night, waterfall showering, etc.
The villa, 80 m away from the sea, a relaxing gazebo and the beach shower, has a large kitchen with a view on nearby rice terraces and is powered by solar panels during daytime and by a silent generator at night (from 8 PM till 7 AM). Lots of society games are available as well as a wide selection of DVDs (no TV channels) and English and French books. Kids are welcome and a baby chair is available.
And for those who can’t live without phone and internet, network is available in the villa via Starlink 😉
English and Tagalog spoken. On parle français.
Access to the whole villa.
Arrival before 12H00 is advisable.
If requested in advance by guests for a fee, a cook can prepare food during their whole stay and helpers can clean rooms and bathrooms daily.
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Beach view
Garden view
Mountain & jungle view
Ocean view
Resort view
Sea view
Bath
Shampoo
Hot water
Essentials
Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper
Hangers
Bed linen
Extra pillows and blankets
Room-darkening blinds
Iron
Cot
Travel cot
Children’s books and toys
High chair
Baby bath
Children’s tableware
Changing table
Plug socket covers
Board games
Window AC units
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Starlink connexion
65″ LED TV
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Kitchen
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Fridge and freezer
Cooking basics
Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and cutlery
Bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.
Cooker
Waterfront
Right next to a body of water
Beach access – Beachfront
Guests can enjoy a nearby beach
Private patio or balcony
Private back garden – Not fully fenced
An open space on the property usually covered in grass
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Hammock
Outdoor dining area
BBQ grill
Beach essentials
Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkelling gear, surfing boards
Free parking on premises
Private outdoor pool – available all year, open 24 hours, infinity
Private hot tub
Pets allowed
Assistance animals are always allowed
Luggage drop-off allowed
For guests’ convenience when they are arriving early or departing late
Smoking allowed
Long-term stays allowed
Allow stays of 28 days or more
Self check-in
Cleaning staff
Upon request
Cooking staff
Cook upon request
Building staff
Someone is available 24 hours a day to let guests in
Washing machine
Dryer
Smoke alarm
This place may not have a smoke detector. Contact the host with any questions.
Carbon monoxide alarm
This place may not have a carbon monoxide detector. Contact the host with any questions.
Heating
Our villa is located in a very quiet environment. Our nearest neighbour is a family of farmer/fisherman living in a bamboo house 300 m away. The beach is 800 m long and its fine sand abounds with beautiful shells. The adjacent forest is full of birds and monkeys. Fruit trees (depending on the season mango, mangoosteen, coconut, calamansi, pomelo, etc) and flowers are well taken care of and the hill is full of cashew trees loaded with irresistable fruits in April and May.
Marufinas is the nearest village: located in the lush forest but a stone throw away from the sea, a good 45 mins hike will bring you to its littlest huts and friendly inhabitants.
The larger village of Sabang is 25 mins away by banca from our beach: starting points of many activities, it is also home to two very good international standard restaurants as well as to little sari sari stores where soft drinks and basic groceries can be found
Turtlebay Villa is only reachable by banca (local boat). Arrival and departure van (from Puerto Princesa airport/hotel with an optional stop at Puerto Princesa supermarket for food supplies) and in and out banca transportation from Sabang pier (weather permitting) can be arranged upon request. Rooms are cleaned daily. Laundry service is also available upon request.
You’ll be staying in someone’s home, so please treat it with care and respect.
Check-in: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Checkout before 12:00pm
Self check-in with building staff
12 guests maximum
Pets allowed
Smoking is allowed
Additional rules
Kids should always swim in the sea or in the pool under strict supervision of an adult.
It is the guests own responsibilities to be properly insured against all health and travelling hazards during their stay, and to schedule at least 3 days between their stay and their flight back home.
Please do not touch turtle eggs if you were to find some. The more little turtles will safely reach the sea, the more will come back to Turtlebay 🙂
Children must always be accompanied by adults to swim in the sea or pool.
It is the guests’ responsibility to be well insured against health aleas/any transportation/travel during their stay, and to allow at least 3 days between their stay and their return flight.
Please do not touch the turtle eggs so that they return to Turtlebay 🙂
Avoid surprises by looking over these important details about your Host’s property.
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
“Our mid-hill unfenced swimming pool is reached by walking through the 100+ steps jungle concrete pathway going to the panorama viewdeck”
May encounter potentially dangerous animals
“Sandwiched between sea and jungle, there are plenty of tropical animals and insects around. You may see the occasional monkey, snake, turtle, scorpio, wildboar, centipede, skunk and, of course, plenty of beautiful and colourful birds.”
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
“Our beach is less than 100 m away from Turtlebay villa, right on the other side of our huge coconut trees. Bring some insect repellant along as mosquitoes, like everywhere in the Tropics, may sometimes be hungry. We also have 2 fishponds where you can fish tilapias with locally made bamboo rods. ”
Climbing or play structure
“Upon request, we have 3 hammocks, a volley-ball net and a complete pétanque ball set at your disposal.”
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
The Host hasn’t reported a carbon monoxide alarm on the property. We suggest bringing a portable detector for your trip.
Smoke alarm not reported
The Host hasn’t reported a smoke alarm on the property. We suggest bringing a portable detector for your trip.
Pet(s) live on property
“Chicken, ducks and the occasional farm animal may occasionnally room around our unfenced property”
Must climb stairs
“There is wheelchair access to groundfloor and first floor levels as well as, via a concrete pathway, to the beach. Climbing stairs is needed to reach the second floor or the mid-hill swimming pool.”
No parking on property
“Guest can park their car right next to Sabang pier. Guest banca can be parked on Turtlebay beach.”
Amenity limitations
“Wifi is very sketchy in the house direct vicinity, but is usually quite good on the other side of the beach”
Review this Host’s full policy for details.