Good to Know
The small details, gathered calmly in one place.
We want everything to feel easy. If a question isn't answered here, message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than wonder.
Arriving & leaving
- Check-in
- From 3:00 PM. Earlier is sometimes possible — just ask.
- Check-out
- By 11:00 AM. Need a little more time? Message us in advance.
- Welcome
- You'll be met by our local family or staff and shown around calmly. Nothing complicated.
- Getting here
- Most guests arrive via Dumaguete (ferry to Siquijor port, ~1 hr). Siquijor also has its own small airport — we can arrange a transfer from either the port or the airport.
While you're here
- Wi-Fi
- Starlink high-speed internet throughout the house. Reliable for video calls and remote work.
- Drinking water
- Safe drinking water is always provided — please refill, no need to buy bottles.
- Kitchens
- Fully equipped indoor kitchen + outdoor kitchen. Cook freely; the local market is a short ride away.
- Cleaning
- On-site cleaning is available. Let us know your preferred rhythm.
- Beach gear
- Towels, snorkels, and a few odds and ends are in the gear cupboard. Use whatever you need.
- Power
- Type A/B outlets, 220V. Brief power blips happen on the island — not unusual, nothing to worry about.
Family & safety
- Children
- The garden is fenced. Bay water is shallow and calm. The house is genuinely child-friendly.
- Safety essentials
- First aid kit and fire extinguisher are on hand — we'll show you where on arrival.
- Quiet hours
- Minalulan is a real village. We keep things gentle after 10 PM out of respect for neighbours.
Getting around
- Motorbike rental
- We can arrange honest local rentals. ~₱550–650/day depending on the bike.
- Boat trips
- Hidden Beach and snorkel trips can be set up directly with boatmen from our barangay.
- Guides & drivers
- If you'd rather not drive, a half-day private driver is easy to arrange — just ask.
A few honest notes
Island time is real
Things move at their own pace here. A delayed boat or a slow kitchen isn't a problem — it's part of the place. We promise to always communicate honestly when something is outside our control.
A quiet, local village
Minalulan is a real community — church, basketball court, daycare, families. Not a resort strip. If you came for nightlife, this won't be the right fit. If you came to slow down, you've landed well.