The traveler's cottage @ Balai LaHi

Entire guesthouse in Boac, Philippines

  1. 2 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Cholo
  1. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beach view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Cholo a 5-star rating for communication.

Furry friends welcome

Bring your pets along for the stay.
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This is a dream cottage for adventurous romantics. It has a full-size bed (excellent for 1, snuggly for 2) , a view of the sea, a movable dining nook that overlooks the garden of Balai La-Hi. Sheets and towels are provided.

This is an independent fan-cooled cottage beside
the host house. Relax and feel the peace, You are safe here.

Welcome home.

The space
The traveler's cottage is part of Balai' La-Hi, it sits independently beside the host house. There is nothing here except the sound of waves, birds chirping, leaves rustling in the wind, and sea vessels coming and going. Everything about this place is homey, natural and honest.

Balai LaHi is in the province of Marinduque, a 6-hour drive from Manila (3 hrs. to Dalahican Ferry terminal in Lucena + 3 hrs. on a RoRo ferry to the island) The trip is safe, simple, and quite interesting for travelers.

Do you want to spend quality time with your loved one? or hang loose with a friend in a very homey atmosphere? Come home to Balai.

To preserve the tranquility of the place, we have a “COMFORT CAPACITY” limit - NO MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE may occupy this cottage. This is to make sure that each guest gets more than ample personal space for sleeping, lounging and dining.

WE HAVE NO FOOD SERVICE but we have a shared, self-service kitchen with coffee, filtered drinking water and a functional kitchen. It is located a few meters away from the cottage.

For a most stress-free homestay, you may opt to hire trusted "kusineras" - cook & helper teams, who can market - cook - serve meals for an affordable daily service fee, paid directly to them. These freelance service providers need to be booked way ahead of time so please inform us early so we can put them in touch with you. Alternatively, There are also local restaurants that deliver. Check our guide book for details :)

There is a self-service LAUNDRY machine available at all times in the property. You may also opt to hire a laundry lady for a minimal fee. Alternatively, There is a laundromat in Boac town.

There is WIFI with a basic load of 24gb for your stay. You may top-up if you require more.

For EXTENDED HOMESTAY guests (more than 3 nights), bedsheets and towels are refreshed once every 3 nights. For those staying for more than 10 days, beddings and towels are changed once every 7 nights. Please know that the standard cleaning fee only covers a thorough sanitation and setting up once before you arrive, as well as laundry after you leave. If you wish to have your rooms refreshed on a daily basis, please let us know upon booking so we can hire extra cleaning service providers.

Delightfully, Balai La-Hi is not all there is to the island province of Marinduque. It is also a historic province whose towns date back to the Spanish era. For mountain lovers, there's a majestic Volcano called Malindig you can climb, and wild forests you can hike. For bikers, there are well-paved roads running along pristine coastlines as well as unbeaten paths into the "ilayas" of each barrio.

Marinduque is called the "heart of the Philippines" because it is indeed geographically at the heart of the archipelago, and shaped like one. Maybe thats why it is also consistently awarded the most peaceful province in the Philippines.

Guest access
Feel free to lounge around the gardens.

Other things to note
This is NOT an AiR CONDiTONED cottage. You will have a ceiling fan and a desk fan, and ample ventilation.

What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Shared backyard – Fully fenced
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 49 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Boac, MIMAROPA, Philippines
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Balai La-Hi is located in barrio San Rafael , Cawit, Boac, Marinduque. It is a sleepy fisherman's village by the sea. A 2-minute walk will take you to the circumferential road which leads to the old towns :)

Meet your host

Host
100 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: NYU
Hello! My name is Cholo. I am teacher/filmmaker and an avid traveller based in the Philippines. My partner, Tor is an artist as well and together we explore the world as we wish you could explore ours too :)

Co-hosts

  • Tor

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Checkout before 3:00 PM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water