Title: A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff ## Photo gallery for A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff ![Outdoor dining - A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff (Loboc)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34086900/34086870/c5f3d2c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff (Loboc)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34086900/34086870/d8d46aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff (Loboc)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34086900/34086870/530d4bed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff (Loboc)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34086900/34086870/0f54d469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff (Loboc)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34086900/34086870/w991h360x0y0-7a5882ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched atop a hill, Sunrise House offers a tranquil retreat with panoramic views of the Bohol sea and Loboc River valley. With private chef, concierge service, and housekeeper at your beck-and-call enjoy air-conditioned comfort in 3 bedrooms or unwind by the swimming pool with waterfall. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 84400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff Your reservation includes: Car service for arrival and departure. A private chef.\* A hostess.\*\* A housekeeper.\*\*\* A nighttime security guard. Concierge service (for booking tours, transportation, spa services, etc...) Basically, you show up and relax. We'll take care of the rest. \*food will be provided 'at cost' \*\*cocktails are served; alcohol is cost plus 50% \*\*\*includes personal laundry service Sunrise House sits privately atop a hill with panoramic views of the Bohol sea and the Loboc River valley. It is a 410 square-meter single-story concrete and glass (floor-to-ceiling) home with marble floors and wainscoting throughout. It includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a living room, a TV room, a screened porch, a kitchen, and a moated dining area. All rooms are air conditioned and bedrooms additionally have ceiling fans. Other amenities on the property include a swimming pool and hot tub with waterfalls, a giant chess board, terraced outdoor dining, a full-sized outdoor pickleball/basketball court (with tennis and volleyball) and an orchard area with nearly 100 cacao trees. Coconut palms feature prominently throughout. The entire property is 3.3 hectares, to which you will have full access and use, with the exception of staff quarters, which are located at one end of the property, out of site from the main house and facilities (excepting the basketball court). Sunrise House is situated above the city of Loboc, centrally located in the province of Bohol: approximately 40 minutes from the capital city (Tagbilaran), 50-minutes from the nightlife center (Alona beach, Panglao) and one hour from the popular Chocolate Hills. Getting to Bohol: Jeju Airlines provides direct service from Seoul, and Bohol is well serviced from Manila. Alternatively, a two-hour ferry may be taken from Cebu. Private Helicopter service from Cebu is available for $2,000 - $5,000. Wherever/however you arrive in Bohol, your reservation includes car service; a driver will pick you up and deliver you to the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Can smoke outside of the house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15920000/15916100/15916086/818d751f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Home Boutique Hotel Tagbilaran - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 184 reviews CA $63 CA $70 total includes taxes & fees Feb 28 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as jungle Paradise' Luxury Hill Top 3 Bed Living 5 Star Rated House jungle Paradise' Luxury Hill Top 3 Bed Living 5 Star Rated Loboc ## About the area Located in Loay, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alburquerque Church and Convent and Bohol National Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park and Tagbilaran Wharf. Xzootic Animal Park and Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Bohol, Philippines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115208/c38ec7a2-1cba-46ef-b487-25fb970fcaae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chocolate Hills 39 min drive \- 26.3 km - Camaya-an Hanging Bridge 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Xzootic Animal Park 15 min drive \- 4.4 km - Busay Falls 23 min drive \- 7.3 km - Bohol National Museum 61 min drive \- 26.9 km ### Getting around - Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Riverwatch Floating Resto 8 min drive - Venia’s Kitchen Restaurant 11 min drive - Cafe Amando 8 min drive - Villagio's Pizza 8 min drive - Parola Drive 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff have a pool? ### Is A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim B. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome It’s like having your own resort to yourself . Well worth the money . Ever lasting memories . You will not be disappointed . So peaceful . They cook for you they clean for you and they are wonderful people . We also would leave a tip for the workers and they were so appreciative . ##### Tim B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giles T., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A unique property in an amazing location!! The villa is one of a kind for sure! Located on huge grounds on the top of a large hill which overlooks the surrounding jungle and winding river to the sea. Simply stunning! Laarni - the property manager - was so helpful and welcoming. She helped arrange food, tours and activities. All of which is necessary due to the remote location of the villa (which in itself was a big attraction for us). The island has so much to do and discover and the villa is centrally located to be strike out and do all the key attractions. ##### Giles T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samina Z. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location, house, grounds and housekeeping team This is a really outstanding property, house and gardens. It's well looked after by Laarni, beautifully kept throughout, clean and beautifully designed. The architecture of the house is really unusual, which makes it all the more of an experience. We also appreciated Laarni's advice on trips out and her help with co-ordination and arranging drivers. The setting of the house is superb, high on the hill, so you have amazing views looking down and across. Sunrises and sunsets are wonderful and the floor to ceiling windows offer incredible views. Finally, our flight was delayed countless times and Laarni was so helpful, arranging pick up from the airport at 3am. I would absolutely recommend you stay in this gem of property. ##### Samina Z. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett M. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Christmas/ best house in Bohol and Philippines Picture do not do this house and property justice. We are from the San Diego California/ La Jolla/Del Mar area and are familiar with high end houses - the “Sunrise House/ Silangan Bilay” is world class and could be placed in any of the finest cities in the world and fit in. Combine that with the caretaker Laarni and the staff that she maintains to care for guests and you are guaranteed a magical and unforgettable experience. This property sits high above the historic river valley of Loboc and Loay on the island Bohol in the Philippines on a prominent ridge that captures the sunrise every morning in stunning splendor. Visible in the distance on the other side of the valley on a promontory are a Cross that is illuminated at night and a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe of Extramadura. Both appear to watch over the valley and the house.This house is a one of a kind custom built house in a one of a kind location with a one of a kind caretaker and staff.I cannot recommend Silangan Bilay/ Sunrise House more highly. ##### Brett M. Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilia C. Feb 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway at Sunrise House The property is gorgeous, clean and well maintained. Very very comfortable. The property manager communicated promptly with responses to any concerns. I would absolutely stay here again! ##### Emilia C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morten & Charlotte T. Dec 18, 2013 #### EXCEPTIONEL-- EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS Fantastic house and area around it. Magnificent swimming pool and relaxing area The photos does not give full value of the beauty MUCH BETTER IN REAL Fantastic peacefull and silent Impressive nature Super top service minded staff We would give it our absolute highest recommandations if you are looking for silence and peace in exceptionel nature sourroundings WE HOPE TO BE BACK SOMEDAY ##### Morten & Charlotte T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Z. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location for quiet time This place was amazing. Would stay here again in heartbeat. The house was pristine and gorgeous with a glass wall looking out to the ocean. A few of the lights could use updating/replacing along with the AC units as they we finicky and a little loud. Nothing that detracted from the stay though. Just a note that the property is quite isolated so you will need a driver or motorcycle to get around for sure. But if you want quiet and seclusion this place can't be beat. ##### Robert Z. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edith C. Feb 8, 2015 #### Amazing house,incredible views All the positive reviews here are true & more...beautiful house with such an incredible location & views of an amazing sun rise.great plants & landscaping..the staff are super helpful..Laarni,her husband Adrian,Cora,Marcela,Dodong & Jose .Mr Denny Freed ,you have created this oasis of serenity & beauty,kudos to you & your family for your vision..my friends who visited me & the ones who saw the pics on FB are thinking of using this place in the future.Thanks for making this vacation extra memorable.God bless you all❤🌹 ##### Edith C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabian S. Feb 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful hideout gem in mountain Our family loved our stay in Sunrise House. The property is better than the pictures. The house is comfortable and impeccable. The property manager Laarni is extremely caring and took care of our every need. The house is located far from everything, it's a great place to relax and unwind from the crowds. If you want to travel to the beach or to any of the other beautiful sights in Bohol, the property manager can arrange a car. The location is beautiful, overlooking the river and ocean . it is definitely far from any major town and the surroundings are pure nature. We were extremely thankful to the owners for allowing us to extend our stay and we loved every day. ##### Fabian S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shunsuke H. May 11, 2019 #### Perfect Jungle Paradise! I and my wife had a wonderful holidays at the Sunrise house. We enjyoyed the panoramic river and sea view from the villa and swimming in the everyday cleaned up pool and we appreciated the great help by Laarni Hilot site manager arranging everything like a snorkeling tour to Pamilacan island, the Countryside tour including the Chocolate hills, Tasha monkey park, butterflies park, the hunging bridge. Also we have many many thanks to Maria Corazon housekeeper completely cleaned up the room and cooked the excellent dinner and to very kind drivers of Presco, Sonny and Larry. We hope to visit here soon, so I have to work hard to get money for the next. Thank you very much. ##### Shunsuke H. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gay-Lynn T. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best in Bohol, must stay. Upon arrival, we had coconut drinks on the patio, that set the tone for a wonderful stay at the Sunrise house. Laarni was attentive, arranged our driver and activities. We loved our time when Laarni would come over to discuss the next days activities. The staff Marilou, Jocelyn and Adrian were professional and helped to cook and maintain property. When you stay here you’re apart of Laarni’s family. The pictures of the views and home are unbelievably gorgeous, tropical and lush, I couldn’t get enough of it. The glass walls made the views just as gorgeous, inside as out. Many places for our family to gather and chat. I feel honored to stay here. The island is recovering from a typhoon and earthquake, bringing tourism to the island helps the people. Looking at previous reviews, we had hot showers and WiFi was best in the bedrooms, the staff were always around during the day and needed to maintain the integrity of the home. ##### Gay-Lynn T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Donna R. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Property is Not as advertised The property advertised hot shower water and WiFi. Before I booked this listing, I asked owner about these items and he said yes. But cold showers every day and no WiFi until we had to pay for managers extra fees. Then she turned it off right away. Extra fee was for food cooked while there. On the our food bill, she ordered a ‘One Step’ pregnancy test and made me pay for it, plus extra food for her family to eat. Not happy!! ##### Donna R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 8, 2019 #### What a gem We had an amazing time at Sunrise House and so glad we took the chance to stay here. Yes, it is on top of a mountain and seemingly in the middle of nowhere. But if you are for some reason in need of a large house in Bohol, this is the one. We were 7 adults 4 children and stayed 3 nights. The house is very memorable but I'd say what made our stay is the amazing staff that helped with literally every aspect of our stay. Thank you, Laarni!! What a treat to have home cooked meals every day while on vacation. Flexibility with the booking itself was also great. Keep in mind you will still encounter elements in the middle of a jungle - there are bugs, lizards, humidity, sensitive plumbing, unpaved roads, etc. While they are more than relaxed to have kids around, note the house itself is filled with marble floors and glass walls. We will be talking about our experience at Sunrise House for a long time. It was definitely the highlight of our travels. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B. Dec 9, 2013 #### Beautiful stay My parents, siblings, friend and niece stayed at Sunrise House for nine nights. It was an emotional trip as it was the first homecoming for my father after nearly 70 years and the first time the rest of us would get to see our husband's/father's/grandfather's homeland! Laarni, the house manager is very kind and made us feel very welcome. She arranged all outings effectively and with consideration. The area experienced some brown outs due to damaged power supply sources due to the Typhoon, but the house generator covered the house for most of the day on the couple of days we experienced electrical power loss. The staff is very friendly. The food was exceptional, Marita is a fantastic cook - thank you Marita! Cora, the laundress/house cleaner was very sweet and efficient! It was a pleasure to meet you, Cora. The house is beautiful and it's location superb. Located on a hilltop, we could see the Loboc River (where my father swam in his youth) and the Bohol Sea. I woke up by 4:00 a.m. every morning to run out to the gazebo to witness the beautiful sunrises followed by the daily migration of egrets. The beauty of the place is surreal. I will never forgot my stay here. If I ever make it to the Philippines again, I would not hesitate to stay at the Sunrise House again. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Salamat ##### Barbara B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen K. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Every Minute! Don't hesitate to book this amazing home! The jaw-dropping views in every direction are enough to never want to leave. But then add to that all of the other perks and you want to pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming. We opted to have breakfast made for us every day as well as two amazing dinners during our stay. The smell of the delicious food was enough to motivate even three teenagers to come to the table early each morning. Each days' activities were perfectly orchestrated by Laarni - she took care of every detail and knew how to make everything special and set up everyone to help us each step of the way. You seriously can not get this type of service in any upscale hotel or any other type of place to stay. Our highlights included (but certainly not limited to) giving out candy to the children at the school, walking to the village down the hill and crossing the river to have dinner at the Loboc River Resort (while talking to the people and even cheering on a team during a competitive basketball game), drinking coconut water from coconuts retrieved on the property, relaxing in the pool, watching storms roll through at night and of course, watching the sunrise. We did all of the other amazing touristy activities as well - I can't believe how Laarni was able to help us fit everything in. So many fun family memories were made in this home. We will miss it so much and we are so grateful for our time spent there! ##### Colleen K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan W. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tropical paradise with great service. Had a four-night stay with five adults. Was greeted by the on-site host Laarni, with a fresh coconut drink poolside, and she explained all the features of the home and area. As explained by the previous guest reviews, the house is beautiful, very clean, and well worth the daily price. The home is beautifully appointed with Asian antiques, an entertainment room with a smart TV, comfortable beds, hot water, good air conditioning, and strong WIFI. There is an on-site cleaning maid and a gardener who also does pool cleaning in the morning. Some have complained these services impact your privacy, but we didn't find that to be the case. We utilized the on-site cook, and all meals were very good, and we didn't have to do dishes. The garden wraps around the house and has a huge selection of tropical plants. The pool was clean and the water temperature was warm. House is on top of the hill, and has a beautiful view of the river, ocean, and area. Home is about an hour from the airport, but Laarni was always available to make transportation arrangements for you at a reasonable cost (P1,800 for 7 passenger airport van). The billing at the end for the cook and food was accurate, with all receipts provided. There are two routes to access the home, with the one from the north in very good condition and the one to the south not so much, but was fun seeing how the locals lived. Needless to say, we wish the home was closer to the USA. ##### Dan W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen R. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible villa This villa is one-of-a-kind. The interior is impeccably presented and it's like living in a work of art. The exterior is equally incredible with amazing views of gardens, rivers, and the ocean. It was also very quiet at night. The caretaker Larni was also amazing and was always a call/text away to help us plan trips/dinner. She lives on-site in the caretakers house. The only two suggestions I have relate to privacy... for example: 1\. There were a couple instances staff randomly entered the home without knocking. Considering privacy is listed as one of the benefits, I'd prefer if staff knocked first. On our last day, cleaning staff even entered the home a couple hours before our checkout. It was a bit unnerving to wake up to noises coming from across the hallway and discovering someone was in the kitchen. 2\. There's an outdoor bathroom located next to the pool. There was some sort of meeting going on at the caretakers home and the guests seemed to be using the pool bathroom. We were outside at one point enjoying the pool when a lady randomly walked in, didn't say anything to us, and entered the bathroom. As a result, I would encourage the staff to use more discretion when entering the property and/or it's grounds when guests are present though. Despite the minor privacy concerns, the house was incredible and I wouldn't let this deter you from renting it. The pictures don't even do the house justice. It will leave you breathless. ##### Stephen R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John&Tepring P. Dec 6, 2013 #### Legendary! OK so the pictures looked lovely and the price was right for our family vacation stay. My mother-in-law, aunt-in-law, husband and I travelled together for a month and all agree this was the most beautiful, comfortable place we stayed. The house was clean, the shower water was warm and the caretaker and her family were sooo wonderful. We got there the day before typhoon Yolanda hit north of us. The caretakers were there at the airport waiting and we arrived in the rain to this AMAZING House. We got rain and watched it from inside the beautiful house. Seriously, the pictures shown are great, but in person it is fantastic. The all glass walls face the jungle and the fog rolls in the morning making it just seem surreal. We video taped the sunrise because we didn't want to ever forget it. The pool was cleaned everyday (we had a storm caused debris to fall in). There were creatures around, mice, moths, geckos, frogs, wild dogs, but even I (a Cali girl that doesn't camp and squeals at bugs in general) was ok. The caretaker or maid will take care of them if you ask them to =) Plus the geckos eat the mosquitos so you need them around. Also they have a generator in case power is out, so we weren't really affected by the typhoon except for internet was out on the island, but they have dvds that we watched and we swam and went to tour the island too. Cooking at this place was awesome. They have a ton of pots and pans, knives and a lot of spices and olive oil that past guests have left. Maybe ask what is available before you purchase those types of items from the grocery store. So if you are going to Bohol (which I would recommend) STAY HERE! IT IS AWESOME! ##### John&Tepring P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruno G. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradis Séjour exceptionnel dans un endroit exceptionnel! Accueil de grande qualité de Laarni, service et cuisine parfait. Laarni nous a fait découvrir les alentours avec une grande gentillesse et générosité.Une adresse à découvrir absolument. ##### Bruno G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ugis G. Mar 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Our group of 8 people, want to say a big thank you for a wonderful time at your house. The house was adorable, with special design and equipped with everything needed. It is located in a very beautiful place, where everywhere around opens beautiful landscapes and is silent and piece. The personnel was outstanding, all the time we felt 100% cared for. This is a perfect place for rest. P.S. Very much looking forward to visit you again. ##### Ugis G. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie Christine L., Les molieres Mar 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour dans une magnifique maison Le personnel est aux petits soins pour les vacanciers et la cuisinière Cora est vraiment top. La piscine est très bien entretenue toys les jours ainsu que le jardin. ##### Marie Christine L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl D. Jan 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience and location! We enjoyed our stay at this place. The view was awesome, the house superb and clean, the location very tranquil. We had a fabulous time taking walks to a nearby neighborhood, viewing the sunrise each morning, lounging in the pool and just relaxing! It's an hour away from Alona Beach and other beach areas but close by to Lila Beach for whale shark watching/swimming. Laarni, the property manager, was very helpful throughout our stay, making sure we were comfortable and arranged for in-home massage, mani/pedi service, and local tours. Our cook, Cora, was great and we all loved the food she made for us! This experience was great and we can't wait to go back! ##### Cheryl D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. Jan 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect paradise There is no other word or description that would describe this place better than an idyllic paradise hosted by the most incredible host on the planet. Laarni has made our stay unique and there isn't one little detail I could pick on about the house or our stay. I could write forever but there is no point, havr no hesitation hesitation, best villa, best host in the world. ##### David L. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christophe L. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay It’s been perfect 6 days 🤗 Laarni is a great host, she’s 100% available. She’s very hepfull, knows the island so she can organize a lot of activities for you. But don’t be scared to be far from the ocean, the view itself is worth. You can have a driver for each day, it’s very cheap. Don’t hesitate to use the service of Marietta who is a good cooker ! Thanks to her, it’s very relax and her food is good. ##### Christophe L. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian G. Dec 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Abschalten auf hohem Niveau Nach einer langen Rundreise auf den Philippinen, hatten wir zum entspannen und erholen uns etwas besonderes gesucht. Unsere Erwartungen waren hoch und wir wurden nicht enttäuschen. Die Unterkunft liegt etwas abseits vom Trubel und ist etwas ganz besonderes. Das Personal vor Ort erfüllt jeden Wunsch sofern er realistisch ist. Sollten wir Bohol noch einmal besuchen werden wird definitiv diese Unterkunft noch einmal wählen. ##### Christian G. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019