Private Villas by the beach – Home 5584029 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Private Villas by the beach – Home 5584029
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
High Quality Private Villas with 80 m2 of space where you can relax
Complementary Breakfast
10 mins to Donsol Tourism Center
Guests - Please note: If the dates you selected is not available,
please contact us as we have more than one villas that can accommodate you.
The system allows only one villa for maximum of 6 persons to be rented at a time
If you have a group of more than 6 persons, please enquire about our rates and the most suitable arrangement for accommodation
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Private Villas by the Beach, Donsol (Whale Shark interaction)
The property is located outside Donsol, 8 km away and about 20 mins drive in trike.
It is 10 mins from Donsol Tourism Center
It is facing the West Philippine Sea.
The property opens onto the beach where whale sharks are normally residing.
The property comprises a main house and four villas
The 4 double storey villas have views from its own balcony.
Each villa has one separate double bed downstairs and two (2) separate bedrooms with double beds and can accommodate six (6) persons.
The dining room, living and general relaxation purpose rooms are located in the main house
All guests are welcome to use the lounge and general relaxation areas.
The villa has its own toilet, hot/cold shower, jacuzzi and a facility for private massage.
Meals and beverages can be catered for at a very reasonable costs if required
Transport to property can be arranged where the guests can be picked up at the nearest airport at Legazpi City. Transport locally can be arranged on arrival.
The owner can also arrange transport and local tour guides for sight seeing and whale sharks interaction.
The drive from Legazpi to Donsol is about 1 hour and 15 mins
The property is fully secured with CCTV and full time staff and it is safe for family vacation.
Enjoy a quiet vacation in a traditional friendly Pinoy village (Barangay)
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FAQ
1) How do I get to Donsol from overseas country?
You fly to Manila airport. Take a connecting domestic flight, either PAL or Cebu Pacific. There are daily flights from Manila to Legazpi. Travel by road from Legazpi to Donsol. The trip takes about 1 hour and 15 mins
2) How do we get from Legazpi airport to Donsol and our villas?
There are 2 ways you can get to our place. We can arrange an airport pick up for you in a private van and take the hassle out of you having to catch public transport. This is an airport pick up to our villa. You can take public transport - tricycle ride (2 persons per tricycle with minimum baggage storage) from the airport to the Transport Terminal in Legazpi, take a public van (takes 15 passengers per van), arrive at Donsol, then take another tricycle (2 persons) to our place.
3) Can we drop by the supermarket and shops in Legazpi before heading off to Donsol?
Yes. If you use our private van, the driver can take you to the shops, ATMs and any nearby places. There are no extra costs. You only pay the cost of transport from Legazpi to Donsol.
4) Can you assist in booking for the activities?
Yes, we would like to make sure that the guests visiting us enjoy the short precious time in Donsol, tell us what you want to do and we will provide you with the quotes for the activities you choose. If you need suggestions on what activities are available, we are happy to give you some suggestions.
5) Do you provide meals at the villas?
Yes we provide 3 meals a day if you wish to dine in. We prepare home cooked meals and use the fresh local produce and of course the fresh catch from the sea nearby. Squid, fish, King Prawns, crabs are common dishes we serve.
6) Is cooking allowed in the villa?
No. There are no cooking facilities in the villa. However, we have a commercial kitchen that caters for meals. The kitchen is solely for private use unless prior arrangement to use the kitchen is arranged during off peak seasons.
7) Can our stay be extended when we are there?
Yes you can if there is a vacancy at that time.
8) What is the best time to visit Donsol for whale sharks?
Whale sharks season is between Nov and May each year. The best month is between February and May. Whale sharks sighting can be between 5 and 12 per day in March and April.
9) What other activities can we do in nearby Donsol?
There is scuba diving at Manta Bowl in Ticao and San Miguel islands, Firefly watching in Donsol or Ogod river, Picnic at waterfalls in San Rafael or Tuba, snorkeling in nearby beaches. Averillya u arellano provides our guests free use of paddle boat in the Bay of Gimagaan and stand up paddle for leisure. If you have more time, we recommend a visit to Bulusan Lake National Park, Sorsogon; 2 hours drive from Donsol.
10) If we are driving from Manila, how do we get to Donsol?
Drive from Metro Manila Skyway, S Luzon Expy, Pan - Philippine Hwy/AH26, Rolando R. Andaya Hwy and Pan - Philippine Hwy/AH26 to San Fernando
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Other activities include Diving in Donsol
Many people go to Donsol for only a couple of days to snorkel with the whale sharks but there are plenty of opportunities to do a lot of great diving as well, so why not stay a few extra days and check out their other amazing dive sites?
There are two main areas to dive near Donsol - Manta Bowl and San Miguel island
Manta Bowl is a depression in the Shoal and when you first descend, appears to be without life, but with the number of cleaner wrasse and remora, this becomes an ideal cleaning and feeding ground for big ocean creatures. This area is where you get the most sightings of Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, with occasional Hammerhead Sharks and Thresher Sharks.
20 meters.
San Miguel is located on the northern part of the main Ticao Island, about 45 minutes by boat away from Manta Bowl. Several dive sites are found around the island and each dive site is very different.
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Latest review from Tripadvisor
“Wow, wow, wow. swam with 5 Whale Sharks ”
5 of 5 starsReviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Get there early. After paying fees at tourist centre for boat (3500php between 6 plus BIO guide & reservation fee) watch a short video then wait to be called to a BIO and his boat. Very quickly we managed to spot, enter water and snorkle with Whale Shark and what an amazing experience it was. I would recommend this in preference to Oslo as your experiencing these in their natural environment with much less interference from us pesky humans. We got very close to these amazing creatures but it's difficult not to considering you drop into water whilst boat is slowing down by a WS then fin out with your guide. I looked down and was directly above one which I wasn't sure I should have been altho I moved aside very quickly so not to disturb or get near it's coadal fin.
Visited March 2016
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Children's pool
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Boat available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Sauna
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 08:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Norma O.
- Calendar last updated:
- 17 Nov 2022
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- Philippines
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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8 reviews
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- 7
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Awesome”
A very nice place! It was the perfect end for our three weeks journey through the Philippines. It is great place to relax at a nice beach or do some diving or whale shark watching. Dive bases are loca… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you Kufi and Hakim for staying with us. You are most welcome to stay with us when you are visiting Donsol
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Some issues”
Lovely helpful owner. Clean stylish villas right on the beach in a small village about 10 minutes by tricycle from the whale shark center. Pool was always sparkeling clean and great for cooling off. F… More
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Response from the owner We would like to respond to the guest's comments 1) Our place is a private small resort and we would like to keep it that way for privacy and enjoyment of our guests and families who are looking for relaxation without having to deal with walk in walk out public guests 2) We provide meals with fresh seafoods and vegetables enough for the guests enjoyment. We do not consider P500 (or US$10.00 ) per person expensive. Honestly we do it at minimum profit considering the costs of seafood and ingredients are getting expensive especially after the typhoon. 3) The villa has a floor are of 40 m2 downstairs and the same upstairs. It is 4 to 5 times the size of a normal room in a typical hotel. We have plenty of cupboard storage space for clothes upstairs and nevertheless we find it odd for guests to bring the wardrobe on a 3 to 4 days holiday. 4) The place is for guests to relax hence we have massage room, jazuzzi. The toilet and shower are there to provide convenience for guests to wash and not to spread the wings. 5) Our place was built with the natural sea and mountain breeze ventilation and not the air conditioning that spews out CO2 into the environment. There are front entrance, balcony doors and rear doors that provide natural ventilation throughout the villa. We encourage guests not to depend on unnatural air conditioning. There are circulating fans that will provide added air movements for cooling if required. Last comment: It is nothing better than enjoying the natural sea breeze in a tropical country and having a cool drink or ice cold beer by the beach side. We would like to thank our guests for choosing to stay with us
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful place to stay”
We had a wonderful stay in this villa located right on the beach about 10minutes by moto down from the whale shark tourist centre. We were very luck to have the whole villa to ourselves with private u… More
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“Hidden Hideaway”
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Averilla y Arellano. The property is nestled on a quiet road next to the beach surrounded by palm and coconut trees and when we walked in, we were greet… More
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“Wonderful Time in a quiet beautiful home!”
The villa is nestled in the village, only one of its kind outside Donsol. Averilla y areallno is a private villa, safe and secured with a feeling of a village living. The place is quiet and tranquil w… More
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“A beautiful hideaway in Donsol !”
We stayed @ averillayarellano in Feb and had a wonderful visit ! The house is in a great, very quiet residential neighborhood with easy access to the town by trike. The villas are very well presented,… More
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“A peaceful and luxurious getaway”
When we first stepped through the gates, Averilla y Arellano had everything we hoped it would. Surrounded by beautiful white villas was the magical swimming pool which overlooks your private beach, We… More
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“A very serene and tranquil Place!”
Great private villas! Very polite and hospitable staff! Love the hand painted artwork throughout the resort, especially the massive mirro on the floor! Great private (guests only) pool area with a spe… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Norma (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Norma (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Norma (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Norma the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Norma (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Norma (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Norma (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Norma (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Norma (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Norma (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Norma (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Norma (the owner) a message.
If Norma (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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