Title: Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental Vacation home in Mabul Island with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119190600/119190550/e6a49f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119190600/119190550/f9b00e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119190600/119190550/68bc5b09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119190600/119190550/d2bebb73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119200000/119190600/119190550/af066a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental provides everything you need. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms3003 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Ocean view ## 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. ### Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental Rental basis: Entire house or apartment Number of bedrooms: 3; Number of other rooms with beds: 0 Number of bathrooms: 3 If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you may be required to pay according to YourRentals’s property damage policy. "Authentic" is a word guests often use to describe their stay at Turtle Garden Lodge. You will feel an authentic connection with the sea, the island and its people. Turtle Garden Lodge offers exquisite accommodations, indulgent dining, and immersive experiences.​ We are proud to provide our guests with a magically authentic experience by connecting them to Mabul and the surrounding sea. Please join us for an unforgettable experience! THE HOUSE Turtle Garden Lodge is Mabul's only private full-serviced house. Your group will have exclusive use of this newly renovated upscale-casual over-the-water house. The house has unobstructed views of the sea and sunsets from a huge deck (1200SF). Turtles frequent the waters around the house, along with a wide variety of tropical fish and other sea animals. Bajau laut, or "sea gypsies", come to the house in traditional wooden boats to sell seafood and coconuts. Traditional boats and dive boats pass by. TRANSPORTATION. Transportation is not included in our rates. Expect to pay around rm150-200 for a private van from the airport to the jetty and rm100 per person each way for boat transportation to and from Mabul. We will help arrange transportation based on your needs. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN OUR RATES: \-The entire house. You will not be sharing the house with other guests. \-All meals - and they are indulgent. \-Unlimited snorkeling instruction and GUIDED excursions at Mabul's world-class reefs. \-Quality snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and sunsuit). \-Memories to last a lifetime. We love Mabul. We want you to love Mabul. Let's play! FOOD. Your personal chef will prepare delicious meals with Western, Malaysian, and international inspirations. We take great pride in serving fabulous food. Dinner typically features fresh fish caught by Mabul fishermen or seafood purchased by guests from bajau laut. SNORKELING. Mabul is famous for its underwater environment. It boasts many types of reefs, abundant coral, exotic fish and sea animals, and large sea turtles. Mabul's waters are literally a step from the house (actually they're under the house!). World-class snorkeling on Turtle Wall is only 200 meters from the house. We provide quality snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkel and fins) that you are free to use at any time. Guided snorkeling excursions on Mabul are included in our rates. We will take you to the best snorkeling places on Mabul or you can explore on your own. If you are new to snorkeling, we will teach you to snorkel in shallow water using our proven techniques and will hold your hand as you build your skills and confidence. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (extra fees apply): \-Island hopping. Full-day excursion to three of Semporna's northern islands, which may include Mataking, Timba Timba, Bohey Dulang, Pom Pom, or others. \-Half-day snorkeling Kapalai. \-Ultimate Snorkeling Day takes you snorkeling at remote, secret locations with untouched virgin coral, Kapalai Island, and, tide permitting, a sandbar that only appears during high tide. \-Scuba diving. Dives and lessons with top-notch instructors and dive masters. Provided by outside dive companies. A REALITY CHECK. Mabul is a tiny tropical island famous for scuba diving, snorkeling, its underwater environment, and nearby Sipadan Island. There are over 18 dive resorts on tiny Mabul. Other than relaxing and enjoying the vibe of the tropics, activities on Mabul focus on snorkeling and diving. If you are uncomfortable in water or are afraid of the sea, Mabul may not be a good destination for you unless you just want to relax and enjoy the island vibe. If you love the sea, Mabul is the perfect destination to make once-in-a-lifetime memories! MABUL'S ENVIRONMENT Mabul is a remote tropical island located only 4 degrees from the equator. It does not have an electric company or a water utility. Each property has an electrical generator. While we try to minimize our environmental impact, the reality is that locals and tourists impact the environment. In our idyllic setting, everyone has generators. Most guests are not bothered by the hum of the generators. For our guests who are light sleepers, we happily provide earplugs. We are not the city. In fact, we are as far removed from city life as is possible. That is what makes Mabul such an amazing place to visit. We provide an experience far removed from city life. We hope you'll find that the positives of Mabul far outweigh its quirks. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Boat - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 3,003 square feet ## Similar properties ![House, 3 Bedrooms, Smoking, Patio | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119171200/119171169/62e54584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mabul's Only Private Over-water House Rental Mabul Island - Ocean view - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=119171169&PinnedHotelID=119171169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121300000/121296400/121296319/e8616ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aloha MABUL Scuba Lodge Semporna - Breakfast included - Waterslide - Game room - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=121296319&PinnedHotelID=121296319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116150000/116142600/116142507/9e66560d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parapat Water Village Resort Semporna - Parking included - Free WiFi - 24/7 front desk [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=116142507&PinnedHotelID=116142507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121380000/121375800/121375774/04504ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sipadan Mabul Resort Semporna Semporna - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=121375774&PinnedHotelID=121375774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41900000/41899200/41899101/01692601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Borneo Divers Mabul Resort Mabul Island - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=41899101&PinnedHotelID=41899101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111140000/111138600/111138591/6361ea19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amina Holidays Mabul Island - Pool - Breakfast included - Restaurant - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=111138591&PinnedHotelID=111138591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### Optional extras - Service fee: MYR 50 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 127236 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C4.24548%2C118.62955&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aNozF5-n_VfMmxc-JeKisNn6i0Q=) Sabah, Sabah #### Restaurants - Seventures Dive Rig - ‪Kak Neng Food @ Snack Center, Pulau Mabul - ‬1 min walk - ‪Borneo Divers Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Palau Mabul - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kedai Nasi Kuning Mabul - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mabul's Only Private Over-Water House Rental located? > Situated in Mabul Island, this vacation home is in the same area as Kapalai Island. ## Have a question? 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