If you like to have your own private place away from the crowd. This is the place to be! Communications with Didit was smooth and prompt. She responded with all my queries quickly and was very helpful.The resort was clean and the staffs were lovely! I took my family, 12 of us with kids and they had an amazing time. All our meals was cooked, and organize our boat transfers. It was truly a hassle free holiday for us. Make sure bring your own snacks and drinks because there was no nearby store. However, the staffs were very kind enough to walk and it was even late just to accommodate our request. Thank you Linden staffs. We are very grateful!!

The place is like a paradise, private, and very relaxing. If you want peace, fresh air, and beach? This is the place to stay. Picture doesn't do a justice. It is about an hour to get to the resort from Sta. Ana wharf, Davao. We decided to rent Didit's banca for convenience and it was nice. I didn't meet the owner Didit but she will reply quick (communication between us were excellent). We only used 2 rooms, both with AC and shower (cold/hot water), but there were 4 rooms total with plenty of space especially the alfresco room. The food were inclusive in the price. There was plenty of food every meals. The food were delicious. The caretakers were polite and helpful at all times. Since the property is on a remote island, the locals use a generator and there is a specific time that they don't have power. They also offer the banca to explore the island (island touring-Talikud) for a minimal costs. They also have a pocket wifi but we decided not to use the Internet. It is definitely a place to go for a total retreat. I will definitely recommend this resort. Thank you Didit for letting us stay at your paradise.

Beautiful place. The road going to the place is for adventure seekers. Not really for the faint of heart. Best for group of adults with no kids in tow.

Very cool place and location! If you love the tropical jungle and nature come here!

If you want to experience the province life while still having a wifi, then this place is for you. The people were nice, and the place was quiet. We had some unexpected guests (spiders and toko) but overall we had a great time.

The place I got was different from what I booked. I got a better one. A little studio like bamboo house. Front had a bamboo gazebo and the back had a veranda, both you can chill in. The place is very clean which is a must for me. I didn't use netting to sleep as i found no mosquitoes inside however be very careful placing sweet stuff as that will invite ants. The bamboo house stays cool during the day, so even if it's super hot out, inside stays cool. I love the place, it's so adorable. I love coming home to it, it's so lovely that it puts a smile on my face each time I see it. The area is super safe for foreigners plus a police officer is living across from the house so I felt even safer. Darrick was quite responsive. I asked for a rice cooker and he got one for me immediately. He also picked me up from the ferry so I would know where I was going. Very nice host. I love Kaputian. The beautiful white sandy beach is only less than 10 minute walk and you will pass the town on your way. There's a fruit stand steps from your door, a lovely couple owns it. Fruits are abundance, always fresh. The owner Jean is a wonderful person, don't be afraid to ask her to show you around town as well. If you need a pedi cab to drive you around Samal Island, ask Jean to introduce you to Don Don who can show you the attractions. The price is very good. The town itself is very safe. The locals are very friendly and very accommodating. I am planning to come back as my 1 week stay surely wasn't enough! Thank you Darrick for letting me stay at your lovely place.

Nice

The place is very quiet and Julia is a quiet girl. We got a good experience there. We take boat to kaputian port and walked to the place. The place is not popular to driver or even some local people. Asking gasoline station or police station which nears the port will be a good idea. A tiny tiny fruit stall between the gasoline station and the police station in where a very nice lady knows the airbnber coming and leads newer to their homestay. Actually, we experienced there as jungle-stay, fighting with ants, mosquitoes and even bugs.

The farmhouse is practically a treehouse in the middle of Samal within Mari and Tobias' property. Very lush and green! They are very friendly and helpful and their kids are absolutely adorable. I would highly suggest to have your own car or motorbike for travellers who want to explore the island because the place is secluded. Perfect for a big group!

I just stayed with my Davao gf, so it would be unfair to compare daily price with other places offered really only for two persons. Place is nice and, even you have no air con or fan, because of the location in the night its cool enough for a relaxing sleep. Toilet in the sleeping room, but shower and kitchen (including fridge) are downstairs, seperated from the house, so you have to go down from the bedroom in second or third floor down to the ground. "Kitchen" is more a kind of barbecue area with a gas cooker. So it is a little bit camping feeling. Very small and shallow Pool might be good for a child, but nothing for adult. Like it or not: Place is really far away from the ferry landing stage or anything. No shops, no restaurants, no beaches. You have to bring everything with and need a means of transport. So normally going as a co-driver on a moped, but to call one might sometimes difficult because of bad mobile connections. Dont expect any taxis!

My wife and I are very happy to be first to stay in Tobias's Tower-Farmhouse; it's really quite an exotic, appealing diamond in the rough experience! Although the description requires a bit more details, and for first-timers, there're a few small issues to workout (like all big properties), know for sure that the four-story Tower Farmhouse, off the beaten-track near the southern tip of the island of Samal is a perfect destination for those looking for adventure and solitude. The location was not very easy to find (it's 30+ km) from Samal Island Wharf, and the cell phones do not work in their neck of the woods (literally jungle), so when we arrived at their place and saw a sign "beware of dogs" on an 8-foot high black corrugated roof barrier to their property, we were a bit apprehensive at first. But when we were greeted by the warm-hearted and bright caretaker Marie, we calmed way down. And it's nice to know that the dogs are not running free on the whole property but stay within the confines of the fenced in area around Tobias's main-house (just a stone's throw away from Tower House). After a smooth check-in we discovered the property to be a beautiful tropical gem, replete with hammocks, semi-outdoor cooking and dining area, and a small pool for cooling off. The tower house has a wonderful tanned wooden construction, and handmade furnishing making it a kind of Robinson Crusoe setting, which add to the picturesque and rustic tropical farm setting. They also have amazing farm fresh delights for sale including honey and the most delectable turkey we've had in Asia (we've been living in China for 8 years & have turkey every Thanksgiving and Christmas). Nearby they have an apiary, and a rafter of free-range turkeys! Tobias cut us a deal on 1 bird, and we later turned it into Lechon Pavo and it was so juicy, tenderlicious, & finger-licking good! We think that this destination is the perfect spot on the island for small to medium sized group retreat, for a church group, family, teac, etc. The beach, a literal 30+ minute trek, or a 15-20 minute 4WD ride (as the road only gets bulldozed on fiestas) was worth it! We had a little Honda-Fit, so we had to arrange habal-habal motorbike rides (for about 300 roundtrip/bike) to the nearest beach on the south-eastern coast of the island. If we come back (which we really may, we'll come by SUV). Tips for guests: Approach & return via roads to Kaputian as they are much more passable then roads on the eastern side. Note: the circumferential road is far from AT's. Reception is better in the tower than below, (globe worked for texts, but not always data, smart was better). Online communication with them requires patience. Prepare by discussing your itenerary/needs w/Tobias, explaining clearly to avoid being ill prepared. We welcome AT to the Airbnb community, sincerely hoping future guests will enjoy Tower-Farmhouse for many years to...

great getaway

We came to second and stayed a week. For the purpose, to enjoy peace in nature, this property is perfect. In the evening, the sky is clear, in the morning shines sunlight through palm leaves. We have a lot of time reading in the hammock, swimming in the pool, exploring coves and BBQ spent. The ATV The host promptly also gave a sympathetic-hour drive, was used for excursions to nearby shops and gave unforgettable outback experiences. The host, German randomly as I was, very helpful, flexible and communicative. It was ok great, thank you very much for the stay, and are certainly not for the last time been there - next time we come up with more people for smaller BBQ feasts, space is enough!

Our trip to the Tower-Farmhouse was fantastic. There were more amenities than I expected, which was perfect for our large group including six children. The property is secure and our hosts were always available to assist. We stayed for three nights, but would have been happy to have based ourselves there for our entire visit. There is an ATV available, but since there were many of us we opted to use local "hubble-hubble" motorcycles to get back and forth to the beaches. We purchased a live turkey from the hosts and prepared it for a wonderful family feast with kind guidance and extra cooking tools. The hosts also kindly let us take fresh coconuts from the trees, and we were lucky enough to have a family member skilled in climbing the palms. The pool was cleaned on daily basis - and was wonderful for the children. The rooms are large and we'll ventilated and were able to accommodate six of us and the children. We used extra bedding supplied by host at a reasonable charge, which was communicated and agreed ahead of time. We had fairly good mobile phone coverage, but no wi-fi and we didn't try the local data services. It was a very nice break from the world - and a lovely setting to enjoy family and friends. Upon arriving to Samal Island we had to ask around to find a driver who knew the place - but as soon as they worked out the location was near Sion (pronounced "shawn") then everything fell into place. In deciding to book this venue we were discussing whether to camp or to stay at one of the resorts - but we're extremely lucky to have found this truly unique experience which suited everyone. The staircase is a little steep, as expected, but was very sturdy and netted, so quite safe. Also there are both gas and wood fire cooking facilities. There is small daily charge for gas which is extremely reasonable. We brought most of our food - and made good use of the refrigerator and cooking amenities. There were total of three bathrooms, one shower and one additional child sized toilet - which was a very thoughtful touch. An extra mosquito net was provided - there were mosquitoes, but not nearly as bad as I expected. The hosts also have back-up power generator, used on our last night. Apparently power outrages on Samal Island are common. I hope to have an opportunity to stay at this venue again. It was unique outdoor adventure, and we will all treasure the memories of our stay in the marvellous tree house.

Place is too big for us but very cozy and enjoyable for a family vacation

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The landlord is excellent, England. House is super good, the beach just outside the yard, all snorkeling equipment placed in the pavilion, walk 5 meters on the sea, we will be able to swim 20 meters with beautiful coral and tropical fish. Around 15:00 is the cleanest water and calm moment, every day I go snorkeling at this time, great. Charges very reasonable: from the airport to his home received income 2000p, but very far from eden park also take over only 2500p (this is his first time to go here to meet people, it is estimated there will be no this price); than the supermarket prices a little bit of beer and cola; received only 1000p let us two days with a full kitchen (the kitchen as Chinese people spend a lot of time every day, you know); chat with him also unrestrained, he experienced very rich, spent a long time in South Africa, the Netherlands, Macau, very pleasant exchange; a love of sailing, so extreme care of water, to this point later respected friend Oh! In addition, the floor upstairs room not cleaning the bathroom, so please try to dry after a bath, do not let water drip onto the floor, care homes it can entertain more friends. Public house on the other side of the pier, so across the whole island, so there is more than one hour to go hill, his four-wheel well, only to still go slow bumpy, please understand that going to paradise bitter villa to be subject you to know how it all worth it. Away from the hustle, back to nature. Those English comments are ture about this fabulous place and host. I wrote Chinese for people from my community that please do come here and this experience will be unforgettable.

Artug people are very friendly and thoughtful, although the former is quite tortuous stay, stay the night before to tell me power, and do not know when power is restored, let me consider whether it should continue to stay. Due to time constraints no longer be able to contact the landlord or other hotels, they choose to stay, but fortunately later power is restored. There are so indirectly on camera shows the area of infrastructure where the housing may not be perfect. Two-day stay in, wifi very bad, often Rom, power off occasionally, no hot water shower, the water is relatively small, the first night due to the relatively late bath, even a lack of water, the next day to know the gate is locked. Five of us moved into three sea view rooms, super beautiful Seaview, standing on the second floor balcony looking far indeed refreshing. During their stay, Mary is not, Artug with a prehistoric power to prepare for the five of us dinner, very grateful to him, the next day I help prepare dinner together, Artug to share with us his past experience, wonderful and rich life experience, in short, It is more joy joyful and happy. Due to time reasons, did not try his courtyard in front of snorkeling, a little regret. There are two large courtyard pavilion for enjoying sea view should be very good, but the ants is too much, there is no way to sit down. Leaving the checkout, pay extra room rate, a little surprised, but Artug room rate charged is not high, the cost of food and shuttle fee is very reasonable, overall still acceptable. I would recommend to my friends this listing.

Place was awesome and cozy and what made the stay really awesome was the hosts themselves, Artug and Mary Anne. They're literally angels. They made all the arrangements for us and helped us with everything during our stay. Bottomline, if you want peace and quiet and you just want to relax, this is where you should stay. Every cent was worth it and more.

"Dear Artug & Mary-Ann, Much appreciated for the wonderful introduction to Samal and it's neighboring island Talikud. I'm sure I speak for both Sandy and myself when saying it was an incredibly relaxing stay with you in your home. For anyone who may want to stay with Artug & Mary-Ann in the future, we give it a full 5 stars. The accommodation is homy, neat, tidy and refreshing with a balcony which overlooks the ocean. While the location is rather remote the host offered a pick-up at a reasonable cost, and along with this they were able to arrange for Bernard (a friendly fisherman) to take us around the islands. The journey around the islands was more than pleasant where we found some crystal blue water to drive into (hope we can attach some photos here). An overall good experience with full bodied discussions to boot. Regards, Vincent & Sandy"

Thank you sir artug for being such a great accommodating and caring host :) such a wonderful and peaceful place to stay... i love the beach front the garden and all the wonderful places nearby... thank you sir for taking good care of us all the time of our stay will definitely come back for more adventure!!! Thank you! til we met again

Thank you very much for the warm Artug, let me stay in their home, can feel the peace of the sea, the daily breakfast is very rich. Although the road is far, but feel very worthwhile.

Staying at Artug's place is the best choice we made. I highly recommend this place. The description in his profile is 100% correct. You will enjoy and be surprise to see the coral reef - rich in fishes, once you step in the water right in front of his house. He cooked the best meal specially for his guest. He was a bit worried because his wife was not with him during our stay at his house but I can assure you that he did really great at all time during our stay.

Art is a typical English gentleman, and his humorous, warm and kind. We were at his house the family-like care. He'll travel-stained 2-hour drive to the pier to pick us up, then under the scorching sun, sweat we put all the luggage for eight people all mounted on the roof; he and his wife will give us every day changing the pattern delicious; he would see me go out alone snorkeling, worried about my safety came over to accompany the tour; he would stop us going for him up the dishes after dinner and told us: we are his guests, these are his work, we have to do is to enjoy a good holiday. His wife Marian is a hard-working and virtuous housewife from home spotless living room, kitchen clean and bright and fine courtyard those plants alive is enough to prove that she is hard-working and virtuous. The Art home reared bird eyes talking dog Bonny, is very friendly and hospitable. Every day we jumped around and give us travel to add a lot of fun. Although the island's network signal is not good, even for a limited time a day on the network. Even so, sometimes we sit on the balcony facing the sea to think about life; sometimes the signal is sent to find a circle of friends to celebrate each other; sometimes to the beach to take pictures, wearing various costumes from various angles arrayed various POSE kept various Kacha, sometimes drinking playing cards, playing chat, drunk on the grounds of harassment or go to sleep already small sleeping partner; sometimes go downstairs and Art chat. Listen to the elders talk about his own legend. A few days off does not actually lonely. A small partner even if in the future when it comes to romance joke, and to heal here, so will be able to quickly recover. . After the end of the journey, Art car ferry across the harbor to take us to the airport. When hug at the airport, he said Take care of each other when actually a little sad, that we do not know each other, this life may be hard to meet. But such is life, after all, we can not escape how many there are that many touching sorry fate. Travel a few years, each section of the journey is always accompanied by a lot of moving and a little regret. Davao regret is not able to stay longer at the Art House, and then get him in conversation for a while. Art, you not only let us see what is the real "Gentlement" also allows us to appreciate the kind of warm and sincere among people and moving. Thank you Art, if you see what I wrote, I just want to say: Please be sure to keep good I wrote you the address and telephone number, have the opportunity to come to China, we again drink and a laugh, not drunk, not yet. We also hope that parting say See ya, does not mean will no period, but can meet again! 9 Feb 2017 (Form Jacky)

Staying in Sir Robert's place is a great experience! Their hospitality is awesome! They give you enough space so you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the place. But when you need them, they are there right away! Sir Robert is very efficient as well, when we needed a ride, he was always early and would give us tips on what to do and what to enjoy while staying in Samal and Davao. Their food is good and comes with a reasonable price! You can even buy your own food and cook it there, but then again, we like being pampered by Sir Robert and Joyce. Tip: If you're traveling as a group, better hire Sir Robert to drive you to different locations since the rough road can be mess! I tell you, it's more convenient! Thank you sir for taking us in! Til next time! ^_^

My family and I had a great time at Robert's den. It was peaceful, private and had a breathtaking view of the beach. Basic amenities were provided and clean, we were also able to grill and do snorkeling. Overall it was a fun and relaxing weekend and Robert was very helpful and attentive to our needs and requests. It was around a 45 minute drive coming from the dock and expect about a 25minute paved but uncemented road going there though, but well worth the travel. We will definitely go back :)

Great experience. I highly recommend Robert's Den if you want to have a great time in Samal. Hosts are very accommodating and kind. Great view and they cook very good.

The host was very accommodating and helpful. He accompanied us to the market to buy food that we can cook ourselves and helped us find our mode of transport all through out the island. It was thoughtful of them to heat water every morning since their bathroom doesn't have water heater yet.

The place was very nice the host were friendly and helpful. It was perfect place for family, get together very quite and private place to stay. Made a very good friend. We would definitely come back again. David, Mitch & family England, United Kingdom

Truly rejuvenating at Robert's Den; one of a kind in the Island Garden. Keeps you away from the crowd; city stress & noise not allowed. Robert's very insightful in conversations; on top of the warm accommodation. Thank you for taking in my family; your place is so awesome & cozy!

Quite good communication and very friendly welcome. It was very helpful to be offered breakfast and dinner "in-house" and cooked by the landlady at very reasonable prices as there are no restaurants in the vicinity !! Thanks for the time !

Robert’s Den is located in a peaceful and private place in the southern Samal. Host were hospitable, friendly and very helpful. I would recommend Robert's Den to friends plan to visit Samal island.

We stayed here for 3 nights. The host was very helpful and she made sure we were comfortable. She even had us picked up from Davao City and set up a tent for the kids. The caretakers were very helpful and polite. They brought us fresh seafood and cooked our meals. We loved that this resort is close to the marine sanctuary and they had snorkeling gears and life vest ready if you want to see the beautiful corals and fishes. They also have several hammocks where you can relax while enjoying the sea breeze. The rooms are open and the windows don't have screen but they are ready with mosquito nets. If you're looking to stay in a laid back island life, this is for you. We would love to come back here someday with friends.

Miss Regina's home is a real gem hidden away from the tourist areas in Samal. We were all impressed by the big homey bahay kubo, which looked way better than the pictures. We arrived late at around 8 or 9 in the evening, but we were still greeted with a warm welcome and complementary fruits by the caretakers. The hammock and daybed on the first floor instantly called to us. On the second floor, the balcony was just as cozy with banig, pillows on the floor, and board games. The rooms were complete with towels, mosquito nets, extension cord, and electric mosquito killers. The kitchen is complete with a fridge, plates, utensils, LPG, etc. You may request for a barbeque grill to be brought right by the house like we did. The caretakers cleaned the house everyday and the night time guard was always around. There is a nearby sari-sari store or local convenience store where the beer and cigarettes are sold at regular prices. We were a big group but everyone had a great time. Even the small children had fun lazing around and playing with the waves. The place is right by a marine protected area so you don't have to go too far into the water to see fish and live corals. The real kicker were the free snorkels and vests. The entire place is one of those spots where time either seems to stop or go by real slowly. It is quiet yet charming. It is beautiful but natural. It felt just like a home away from home.

I had a great time with my family. The place is awesome and very homey. The caretakers are very kind and accommodating. Best snorkeling experience, the corals and fishes are all pretty. We hope to visit this place again in the future :)

The place has seen better days. The elements had taken its toll. The location was a bit far and off the beaten path as described. It's on the beachfront but don't expect white sand or any sand at all. It was all rocks. We were prepared for it though with aqua shoes. What we were not prepared for something stinging in the water. That's something out of their contol I knew it would be a simple place, but I also expected the basics like running water, and a clean bathroom. That was not the case. There was no running water when the sun goes down which was not mentioned. And if there was water it was murky as you can see dirt/sediments at the bottom of the pails which I don't know if this was even potable. But they did provide a big container of drinking water. Overall I don't think I got my money's worth. This is Samal with a lot of options available. Notes: -Bring all the food you need. There's nothing in the area. - cars or anything lower than AUV is a no as going down is so steep. -Not also good for seniors, toddlers, or anyone with mobility issues. The stairs going to the rooms are soo steep it's almost like a ladder.

The place is AWESOME! definitely for those wanting some peace and quiet - a beachside villa with spectacular sunset would do the trick. The rooms were as described - simple, clean, comfortable. There were hammocks beside the shore if you wanted to chill and drink coffee in the morning. For a February, it wasn't hot at all due to the sea breeze coming in. Occasionally had brownouts and water interruptions but that was for the whole davao and samal island, and not just the place. It wasn't a problem for us at all. The helpers were charming (free welcome iced coffee and fruits!) and extremely helpful. (thanks, manang Normy and Ellen!) After breakfast, we'd walk right to the shore, put on the free snorkeling gear, and swim out to the reef that was surprisingly alive. They have two "resident" pawikans that you'll see often. There's a palengke nearby where you can buy meat/fish, just make sure to some basic groceries first in davao city before heading out to samal. Overall, would recommend this place (and only this place!) to anyone wanting to catch a break from Manila traffic. 5 stars! Thanks Ma'am Regina!

Ate Gi's place was perfect for what we needed - away from the city, great view and relaxing atmosphere! Everything described in the info is accurate. The beach right in the front yard is perfect from sunrise to sunset - awesome snorkelling during the day and bonfireat night! We personally didn't meet ate Regina during our stay but she kept a close contact with the staff and made sure we were attended to and provided with the best service. She was very easy to talk to - I also booked tours and transportation - communication was easy and I was able to reach her for emergencies. I definitely recommend and have recommended Seal Shack to family and friends. Thank you po, ate GeneRose!

we love the quite place... just the right spot to getaway from the hussle of city... bring insect repelant though since this there will be mosquitoes... great spot for snorkling too.. be very carefull thougb be because the reef has stonefish. i spotted a couple.

Great spot, friendly staff. No prepared food but there's a kitchen to use. Drivers on hand to get around the island, the nearby beach had lots of broken glass. rooms were basic but comfortable, would book again

Great Place! We were taken cared of the moment we arrived in Samal. Ninio provides directions to his property including commute costs. He gives a list of the best places to visit near his property. Ninio's staff were accommodating and friendly. The drivers he connected us to were very helpful. They made sure we weren't buying overpriced stuff. Loved it there! Hope to go back sometime.

Ninio and his mom were very accommodating from arrival until you leave. They make sure that you're well attended and will even give you tips and guides on the places to see in the island. Room I got was a lot bigger than I expected, clean, and enough to cover your basic needs. Going around will not be a problem as place is quite known in the island. The hosts will also help you call local drivers who give reasonable rates. Internet can be a challenge though, both if you are on mobile data or using the in-house wifi. But overall, place was amazing and I really enjoyed my stay.

La Vida I can say is the best place to stay in Samal. We did not expect to have a super clean and great amenities for the amount we pay. Sobrang mura ng rooms for such a beautiful and clean place. We had a great dinner since the kitchen is open for the guest to use. La Vida is a home away from home. What you see on the photos are the rooms you'll get. We booked 2 rooms with La Vida, the dorm room and a suite. The dorm room is spacious and clean and the suite room for 2 I can say has the best private toilet and bath. I did not expect a room so comfy, clean and beautiful for a cheap price. Plus, the host is very accommodating. He even gave us a discount for our overtime pay. This is definitely gave value to your money. Babalik at babalik ako sa La Vida. God bless Sir Ninio. Salamat ulit.

We had a wonderful time staying here. It definitely had the province home feeling. The room we stayed at was new and very comfortable. The location of the bnb was also between the tourist spots in samal so it was perfect. We were also able to do groceries as it was near the area, and they also allow you to do your own cooking. I absolutely recommend this place for those who are in a tight budget yet want to make the best of their vacation.

I will surely recommend the place. two thumbs up. I miss your Champorado :) Thank you La Vida Orchard :)

nice place for budget travelers. ninio is very friendly and helps to pick me up at the ferry. i had a wonderful stay here.

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I highly commend this place. Very responsive host, very neat place, and the worth it stay. If you look for a place that does not make you far from beach yet keep your stay secluded with all the in-house living, Darrickson has the best accommodation.

Great spot! Thanks for hosting us!

Its a good place. Value for money. Make sure to make good agreements with the renter in advance since the phone network is not always working properly once at Samal. The location is good and the place looks good.