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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Port Barton in San Vicente

From £480 per week |  From £95 per night

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The whole experiece at " Villa Marguerita " will be relaxing from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. Island hopping, swimming, boating, fishing, walks to the several nearby waterfalls, bush walks, Bar-B-Ques on uninhabited islands, are just to name a few of the possible activities. Drinking freshly cut coconut juice or San Miguel beer, eating fresh seafood, sleeping, reading, relaxing,and walks along the beach are some other popular pastimes. Our caretakers Marilyn and Arnold are available to assist you with your needs where possible if requested. Laundry, cooking and cleaning services are available from our caretakers. You are welcome to do your own cooking or enjoy our restaurant facilities. You probably won't spend much time in the house apart from sleeping, most of your time will probably be in the entertainment area, the beach, or enjoying outside activities.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The 3 bedroom villa is a simple Native style timber construction with fantastic water and island views. The building is around 14 years old and the internal walls are a simple cane finish. It has 2 clean bathrooms and the beds are comfortable and new. You can arrange your own meals or staff will gladly prepare tasty meals for you. We have a large kitchen equipped with a pizza oven, oven, micro wave oven, gas stove, coffee machine and blender. The facilities are clean and comfortable. You are welcome to use all of our cooking facilities.

Some of our guests have spent their time reading, walking the beach, bar hopping, using our small boats and kayaks to explore the nearby reefs and islands, walking through the village, buying produce such as seafood and vegetables from the local vendors, walking to the waterfalls, riding the motorbike or bicycles, swimming, snorkelling, and the list goes on.
The rooms are quite airy and usually cool as we are beside the sea. Bring your favourite CDs or MP3 players to play through our sound system. There's nothing like cold drinks, good music and beautiful weather to enhance your holiday. We have Information and Frequently Asked Questions sheets available for email, once you are interested in making a booking. Please ask for this and we'll send it shortly after the request is received.

Further details outdoors:
You're welcome to use our bicycles, pool table, table tennis table and small paddle boats and kayaks as part of the house rental. We also have sunloungers, beanbags, hammocks and games available. Additional charges apply for use of the motorised boats. Our Yamaha 125 motor bike is also available for rent and a deposit may be requested to cover any breakages. We employ full time staff for manning the larger boats for safety. Of course no one wants to carry the ice boxes and crates of beer etc. when they are on holidays, so its better to employ a helper. Our caretakers are happy to assist you to purchase food items from the nearby produce stores and there are a few seafood markets close by where you can buy the catch of the day. Local vendors visit the home daily with fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. Our caretakers are happy to bargain to get the best prices.
Please show the workers suitable considerations for their assistance. You can live like a King in Philippines on a small budget, so enjoy the experience, and let someone else do the work, beside you'll meet some very nice appreciative local people, and learn a little about their culture.

Further details

The rental fee does not include staff wages. Local wages are cheap here and you can hire a helper from under 3 GBP per day or 220 pesos, so you can live like a king if you want. We always hire a cook, and laundry woman whilst we are there so we can relax and enjoy our time without the worries of cooking and cleaning. Local drinks are cheap here but please slip the caretaker a tip if you want him to carry the beer cases and load the fridges. ( It's a dirty job, but someones gotta do it ). Our staff are trust worthy and very helpful. Payments can be made by direct bank deposit to our account in Philippines or by Visa and Mastercard or Paypal through our Brisbane office. An additional charge of 6% may apply for payments made to Australia to cover costs and international transfers back to the Philippines.

Conditions

Contact and bookings are made through our office in Brisbane Australia where we live when we're not in Philippines.

Strictly no smoking in the bedrooms, as a courtesy to the next guests, but you can smoke like a chimney outside the home.

Breakages are expected to be paid for should any damage be caused to our property.

25% of rental fee is due when the booking is made to confirm your booking, and the balance is payable at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. A cancellation fee will apply should the booking be cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice.
There are no ATM’s in Port Barton but we can accept credit card payments through PayPal..

Payments can be made by direct bank deposit to our account in Philippines or by Visa and Mastercard and PayPal through our Brisbane office. An additional charge of 6% may apply for credit card payments to cover costs and international money transfers back to the Philippines.

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Native Style beachfront Villa with a relaxed resort atmoshpere

 

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Sunloungers and Beach Umbrellas available for guests use.

 

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Paddle boats and kayaks available for guests use.

 

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Sunset drinks or Beachfront meals available.

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This recent video shows one of our American guests using a paddle boat to explore the Port Barton coastline. We have several paddle boats, several kayaks suitable for adults and children and 2 glass bottom kayaks for adults to enjoy reef viewing. We have lots of photos and videos on our Flickr.com site. Just look up http://www.flickr.com/photos/28178326@N08/collections/72157623427999749/ and you'll find photos of inside and outside our 2 homes and of some the activities around Port Barton.

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The Palawan region

Palawan is well known to Filipinos as being the undeveloped, unspoiled Paradise of their Country. Port Barton is located a scenic boat trip south of the well known El Nido famous for its Resorts and Magnificent Cliff Faces which plunge into its Crystal Clear waters and North of Sabang and the Famous Underground River of the Philippines. Port Barton is well known as a Holiday Destination in Palawan and from here you have access to dozens of Islands of the West Coast of Palawan. Fishing, Diving, Sightseeing, Butterfly and Bird watching, nature walks and a variety of other local activities are available to visitors such as Cock Fighting. Foundation day celebrations from January 28 to 30 is a great time to visit the Port Barton Area. Best boating times are April to May

The San Vicente / Port Barton area

Activities to entertain guests are many and have previously been mentioned. They include, 2 Bicycles, a Motor Bike, Pool, Table Tennis, Island Hopping, Camping overnight on Islands, Fishing, Boating Swimming, Waterfall Hikes ( several falls nearby ) day trips to Underground River or overnight to El Nido, Karaoke at night ( but don't pack your disco clothes coz there's not a lot on at night other than Fiestas and Town Dance nights ( mainly Ballrom and Latin ) or you can safely walk the Beach or streets at night or in the afternoons you may do some bar hopping to see whats going on in the village while you enjoy the often stunning sunsets. We find getting out into the water on a boat is one of the most rewarding activities here, and the waters and islands are truly beautiful. Swimmings great to cool you off on hot days or try the shower we've attached to the coconut tree on the beach. Swimmings also great at the waterfalls…….definitely go there!

How to get there

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Flights from Manila to Puerto Princessa:
Palawan is a one hour domestic flight from Manila airport. We find Cebu Pacific to have the most competetive prices currently. Our assistant in Puerto Princessa can assist guests to arrange for the payment of domestic tickets, as most airlines won't accept telephone credit card payments. See details on our information sheet.

The trip to Port Barton from Puerto Princessa is picturescue as it follows the east coast of Palawan and then weaves through the small villages that dot the countryside. You'll see a wide cross section of Filipino culture and life along this road. It's a 3 hour trip along the highway to Port Barton and Villa Marguerita. The road is good now, unlike the old days, with little traffic and the trip goes quickly. The last few kilometres coming into Port Barton is gravel.

From Puerto Princessa to Port Barton: We can meet you at the airport and organise transport to our home or you can make your own way if you like.

The daily jeepney from Puerto Princessa to Port Barton leaves around 830 AM every day and costs only Php 300 per person whilst a good quality 4x4 airconditioned Shuttle Van can be organised for a direct trip from the airport to Port Barton for around Php 4000. We have an old Nissan 4X4 Pathfinder 5 seater utility without aircon available for groups of 3 or 4 for Php 4000. The Port Barton road has been repaired and is in very good condition now, not like the old days!

Monkeys, squirrels, snakes and other native animals can be seen along the last 24 km before Port Barton.

Activities near San Vicente

Guestbook for " Villa Marguerita "

" I am just writing to say thank you so much for the use of your villa, what an amazing place it is. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and thought that Arnold and his family were lovely, they couldn't have been any kinder or more friendly. All your facilities really enabled John, Rich, Laura and Rachel, not to mention John and I, to have lots of fun and the tv wasn't turned on even once. Our trips out from there were quite adventures, especially the trip to El Nido with Wilson which I don't think we would like to repeat due to the rough sea!! Although it was all worth while when we saw the lagoons. Seeing turtles and dolphins, together with the tropical fish, not to mention the wild monkeys and snakes will be remembered for ever."
All in all it was just a fantastic holiday, seeing many different sights and experiencing a completely different culture to ours. The people were incredibly friendly and warm. Karen and John. England

We stayed here with my wife's family prior to the 2 of us moving on to the owners other house Gilligans Hideaway.
The house is fantastic, and the location ideal (it's right on the beach). There's a large garden, and a bar/bar area all to yourselves. This was ideal as we were a large group and we ate and drank together during the day and nights, and everything was there for us.
The caretaker family and other staff were great, and they cooked, bbq'd and looked after all our needs.
My favourite part of the house was the balcony that opens out of the large upstairs living area. Great for breakfast looking over the sea. There is plenty to do there and the owners have paid a lot of attention to detail to make it a great place to stay, and they were also very good to deal with and 100% trustworthy.
Port Barton is a very nice. An unspoilt town, friendly people, and the surrounding habitat is amazing, great beaches, islands, seas, jungles and waterfalls. I'd highly recommend it, and look forward to staying at Villa M again.
Jon. Dubai

I had a terrific vacation at Villa Marguerita! After a lovely drive to Port Barton, I was awestruck by the beauty of Villa Marguerita. The accommodations were not plush, but very comfortable, offering both privacy and large social areas for larger parties. The staff was exceptionally thoughtful, preparing excellent food and anticipating our every need. The beach and bay are extraordinary, excellent for swimming, hiking,and boating. The town of Port Barton is quaint, and the residence are very friendly. The perfect place for a tropical vacation.
JAH. Roseburg Oregon


" When we arrived at Port Barton there was cold beer waiting and the kids jumped straight into the water. Your staff made us so welcome and we felt like we were old friends. Our first meal was already prepared and we loved the fresh crabs, prawns and fish. Staying in Port Barton was like going back in time to a simpler world. We'll be back with some friends next time "
Ron and Jenny

" We hope you'll love it here as much as we do "
Mal and Mich ( Owners )

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Package up to 6	13 Dec 11	1 Jan 13	480£ 480	9595	9595	5 Nights

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2011 up to 8 package	13 Dec 11	1 Jan 13	540£ 540	105105	105105	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The weekly tariff covers the rental of the home, housekeeping, basic Breakfasts for up to 6 persons, an Island Hopping adventure for up to 6 persons including a Beach Barbecue lunch, ( Not applicable for short term stays under 5 days ). Additional charges apply for Breakfasts and Island Hopping for extra guests over 6 persons. Larger groups should consult with our office for prices. Our home can accommodate up to 8 persons although it may get a little crowded. Larger groups may book rooms for extra guests at our neighbours cottages and use our facilities for meals and outings.

Price also includes use of our facilities, paddle boats, kayaks, sunloungers, cabanas, hammocks etc, and our assistant meeting you at the airport and accompanying you to our home. Transport from Puerto Princessa to Port Barton is not included. Approximate one way prices for transport to Port Barton in Philippines Pesos are P 300 for the Jeepney, or P4500 for the 7 seater private airconditioned shuttle van or P 4000 for our old windows down 4X4 island car Nissan Pathfinder utility which seats 4 passengers.

Rent prices for short term stays under 5 days are charged at GBP 90 per day or $ 130 USD.

You'll find the locals shy but friendly and eager to meet you. You may enjoy haggling prices with the local seafood or vegetable vendors that will call from time to time with fresh produce.

Additional day trips on the water can be negotiated with the staff. Approximate cost for a day trip island hopping and a lunch for up to 6 persons is Pesos 2000 ( around $50 ).

If you are happy with the services of our staff, they will gratefully accept gratuities. A laundry service is available for a small extra charge and a clothes dryer is available. There are several staff at Villa Marguerita from the kitchen staff to the boatmen. We suggest that a tip of 500 Pesos each ( around $12 ) would be a nice amount to offer if you feel you'd like to do so.

Please remember that the rental does not cover our staff working for you apart from basic housekeeping and preparation of breakfasts and the Island hopping day trip, so you should tip them if you have requested extra services or if you find their service exceptional. They will not ask for a tip but will be very appreciative of your help.

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5 years listed You are contacting Michell Brewer Landline +61 7 3102 9580 Mobile +61 4 11222382 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Australia and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.

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