A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff

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The pool by night
Kitchen - only 1/2 in this picture
Living Room
Part of the view
Main Gate to Sunrise House
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9.9Outstanding
(56 Ratings)
Outstanding property with beautiful design, stunning views, attentive host Laarni, and great activities arranged. A gem worth staying in!
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(56 Ratings)

House in Central Visayas

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Your reservation includes:

Car service for arrival and departure.
A private chef.*
A hostess.**
A housekeeper.***
A nighttime security guard.
Concierge service (for booking tours, transportation, spa services, etc...)

Basically, you show up and relax. We'll take care of the rest.

*food will be provided 'at cost'
**cocktails are served; alcohol is cost plus 50%
***includes personal laundry service

Sunrise House sits privately atop a hill with panoramic views of the Bohol sea and the Loboc River valley. It composes two living structures: the first is a 410 square-meter single-story concrete and glass (floor-to-ceiling) home with marble floors and wainscoting throughout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a living room, a TV room, a screened porch, a kitchen, and a moated dining area; the second is a 110 square-meter biophilic bungalow inspired by the Philippines' Spanish Colonial era architecture, with two bedrooms (one queen, one full), one bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room, a dining room / workspace, and an enclosed veranda.

All rooms are air conditioned and bedrooms additionally have ceiling fans.

Other amenities on the property include a swimming pool and hot tub with waterfalls, a giant chess board, terraced outdoor dining, a full-sized outdoor pickleball/basketball court (with tennis and volleyball) and an orchard area with nearly 100 cacao trees.

Coconut palms feature prominently throughout.

The entire property is 3.8 hectares, to which you will have full access and use, with the exception of staff quarters, which are located at one end of the property, out of site from the main house and facilities (excepting the basketball court).

Sunrise House is situated above the city of Loboc, centrally located in the province of Bohol: approximately 40 minutes from the capital city (Tagbilaran), 50-minutes from the nightlife center (Alona beach, Panglao) and one hour from the popular Chocolate Hills.

Getting to Bohol:

Jeju Airlines provides direct service from Seoul, and Bohol is well serviced from Manila.

Alternatively, a two-hour ferry may be taken from Cebu.

Private Helicopter service from Cebu is available for $2,000 - $5,000.

Wherever/however you arrive in Bohol, your reservation includes car service; a driver will pick you up and deliver you to the property.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(56 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Outstanding property with beautiful design, stunning views, attentive host Laarni, and great activities arranged. A gem worth staying in!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Picture do not do this house and property justice. We are from the San Diego California/ La Jolla/Del Mar area and are familiar with high end houses - the “Sunrise House/ Silangan Bilay” is world class and could be placed in any of the finest cities in the world and fit in. Combine that with the caretaker Laarni and the staff that she maintains to care for guests and you are guaranteed a magical and unforgettable experience. This property sits high above the historic river valley of Loboc and Loay on the island Bohol in the Philippines on a prominent ridge that captures the sunrise every morning in stunning splendor. Visible in the distance on the other side of the valley on a promontory are a Cross that is illuminated at night and a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe of Extramadura. Both appear to watch over the valley and the house.This house is a one of a kind custom built house in a one of a kind location with a one of a kind caretaker and staff.I cannot recommend Silangan Bilay/ Sunrise House more highly.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
It’s like having your own resort to yourself . Well worth the money . Ever lasting memories . You will not be disappointed . So peaceful . They cook for you they clean for you and they are wonderful people . We also would leave a tip for the workers and they were so appreciative .
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2024
This is a really outstanding property, house and gardens. It's well looked after by Laarni, beautifully kept throughout, clean and beautifully designed. The architecture of the house is really unusual, which makes it all the more of an experience. We also appreciated Laarni's advice on trips out and her help with co-ordination and arranging drivers. The setting of the house is superb, high on the hill, so you have amazing views looking down and across. Sunrises and sunsets are wonderful and the floor to ceiling windows offer incredible views. Finally, our flight was delayed countless times and Laarni was so helpful, arranging pick up from the airport at 3am. I would absolutely recommend you stay in this gem of property.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2023
The property advertised hot shower water and WiFi. Before I booked this listing, I asked owner about these items and he said yes. But cold showers every day and no WiFi until we had to pay for managers extra fees. Then she turned it off right away. Extra fee was for food cooked while there. On the our food bill, she ordered a ‘One Step’ pregnancy test and made me pay for it, plus extra food for her family to eat. Not happy!!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at A Tranquil Tropical Retreat, Private with Personal Staff?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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