Finding an affordable exclusive resort in Samal Island is very difficult especially if you need to rent the place the next day and it's the summer season. We have almost not find a place to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday because we make a very late booking. Good thing my brother-in-law know someone who manages a private beach house for rent in Balet Samal and it is vacant on Sunday.

The beach house is not directly in front of the beach but it is only a few feet away. Across the street you can already see the beach. If you are not fond of the beach, no worries because the house has a pool. The beach house is a 2.5 story house with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, open living room with TV and videoke, mini bar, veranda for chill nights, and large kitchen complete with cookware, ref, kitchenware and utensils. The spacious lawn is perfect to hold events and games.



The main floor bedroom is located at the side of the house but it is not connected to the main house. It is accessible through a walkway at the side of the house. It's airconditioned and has it's own bathroom and closet. It's not very spacious but it can fit 4 -5 persons. The aircon is not very cold in this room (probably because the aircon unit is an old model).

3rd Bedroom. Fan room but they can install the cooling fan by upon request. Can fit 4 - 5 persons.

4th Bedroom. Aircon room. Can easily fit 10 persons but it can possibly fit up to 15 depending on size.

Be very cautious on going up and down the ladder leading to the 3rd and 4th bedroom on the 3rd level of the house because it is very steep and can be hazardous when wet. Always keep an eye on small children to prevent accidents.

Mini Bar. You can also put beddings here for more sleeping space.

Living Room. Spacious enough to fit more people. Beddings can be provided for extra sleeping space.

Veranda

Large Kitchen. It is complete with ref, cookware and utensils that all you need to bring is just the ingredients. They provide free drinking water and even dish washing soap is free.

Pool

The 2nd bedroom located in the 2nd level of the house can only be used if the owner is not around. During our stay, the owner is there so it is off limits to guests. I am not able to tour that bedroom but I think it has it's own bathroom as well. I think it could also fit 4 - 5 persons.

There are 2 bathrooms in the main floor, 2 bathrooms in the 2nd level, and a half bath in the 3rd level.

There is enough room for everyone to chill and relax. You can stay and drink at the living room or at the adjacent mini bar while belting it out in the videoke. Or you can take the drinks into the veranda or into the lawn. There is plenty of things to do here.

I just have a few complains on the beach house. I don't like the layout of the house as it is not convenient especially the location of the bedrooms in the 3rd level. It is an attic type of rooms which is quite tight so stay away if you are claustrophobic. Also the ladder leading to the 3rd level is quite dangerous especially for children. I also don't appreciate that the spare room on the main level is turned into an office. It could have been used as another bedroom. And the 2nd floor bedroom is useless if the owner is at the property. The lawn can be improved with bermuda/carabao grass as currently it is quite bare and muddy. Pool is narrow but acceptable. The entrance stairs is quite dangerous as well when wet. I am one of the unlucky to slip on it and landed on my butt (very painful fall).

Overall, it is still a fun and enjoyable stay because I am with family and it is a special event for a very special person in our lives. Also we go on an island hopping activity the following day which is very fun.














RESORT INFORMATION:

A. DAY TOUR

• P500/pax (minimum of 10 pax) comes with buffet lunch, free use of beach house (from 8AM to 5PM) and free boat ride
• P750/pax (minimum of 30pax) comes with buffet lunch with Pork Lechon, free use of beach house (from 8AM to 5PM) and free boat ride