General Luna, Caraga, Philippines
The River Hideaway
Immerse yourself in osmosis with nature, by an emerald river in the middle of the Jungle. Stare at colorful sunsets with fireflies appearing while the daylight is fading. Staying at the River Hideaway, you will be not too near and not too far from everything. Located near the village of Santa Cruz, you will be 15 minutes from Cloud 9, 20 minutes from GL & away from the crowd. Enjoy your gateway in a peaceful environment. Let the energies flow and let yourself dedicated to contemplation.
Good to know
All little details put together are aiming to make your stay unique. Inspired by modern architecture and assembled with native materials, this house has been crafted to make your senses feel all the surrounding elements. Enjoy the sunsets from the big hanging net with a stuning view to the jungle, hills & river. Our indoor and outdoor gardens, made with passion, are here to keep you connected with nature, bringing in birds, butterflies and enticing smells from our selected flowers. Included with the villa, there with a little covered house right by the river and a wooden pontoon to jump straight to the river. It is possible to swim in the river during mid to high tide and enjoy its fresh water coming right out of the spring. A fan is available in the house, but we also installed air conditioning for travelers not used to tropical breeze. NEW ADD ON Starting May 1st 2024 : We now offer STARLINK WiFi with over 200Mbps most of the time ! :) We also provide hot / cold water for the shower, freshly grounded local coffee and drinking water.
House Rules
Other Details to Note
The house is a one bedroom house. We availed the option of having an extra pull out double mattress from under the bed if you want to share the experience with extra friends, however the house has been designed to accomodate couples and the living space might be a little narrow at 3 or 4. The house gets bright in the morning. If you are not a sunrise lover or early bird, a sleeping mask is advised. We are blessed to not have more moskitos in this area compared to the rest of the island, however, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, they show up with the sunset like every where else. We recommend to have a fan nearby to keep them away, the moskito coils (that are provided), or the use of a lotion. Being in the middle of wildlife, you may encounter jungle sounds at night, and get the visit of some friendly bugs and small insects if the doors are left opened. Our water source is near the river, and therefore can get slightly salty, depending on the tides and rainfalls (it is difficult to predict!). It is usually just barely noticeable, but we provide a big bucket of fresh water in the shower to rinse yourself just in case.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
Heating and cooling
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Mini Fridge
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Lake access
- Laundromat nearby
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Resort access
- Waterfront
Outdoors
- Boat slip
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The village of Santa Cruz is a fisherman village known for the kindness of its people. There are a few (but very good !) restaurants in Santa Fe, the nearby village and the rest are in General Luna Area. Santa Fe is famous for its unique empty beaches and its uncrowded surf spots (& sometimes Kitesurf) . Our local friends are excellent surf instructors, and will be available for you if you're craving for surf lessons, at the beach a few minutes away from the property.
Guest Access
Travelers will have full and exclusive access to their private house, with small surrounding garden and a direct private pathway to the river. The big flying net, kitchen & bathroom are all private. The little bridge and small river house down are shared with our twin house that is also offered on airbnb in case you travel in bigger groups.
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Find us
It is recommended for our guests to have a motorbike or scooter to reach the house, since it is a little far from the restaurants and stores. If you don't feel comfortable in riding motorbikes, it is also possible to hire the services of a tricycle driver. From the airport, there are always vans that can drop you in front of the house, for 400 php / pax. If you need scooter rentals, please let us know in advance so we can arrange it :)
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