The River Hideaway

La vue sur la rivière, le calme.

- Top Unterkunft; sehr schön!! Perfekt für Privatsphäre und zum geniessen - sauber - sehr zuvorkommende und hilfsbereite Gastgeber - Es ist ein wenig im Jungel, was man sich bewusst sein muss. Für uns null negativ, sondern eine super Abwechslung.

nichts. Ein Roller/Motorrad ist unserer Meinung nach aber empfehlenswert (Lage). Dies wussten wir aber bereits im vorhinein, weshalb das kein Problem war.

Le cadre est très agréable et le spot proche de la rivière était vraiment top. La température de l’eau est aussi excellente

Manque d’équipements de base (éponge, allumette pour la plaque à gaz, tapis de salle de bain, gel douche,…)

Het uitzicht vanaf de accommodatie is fantastisch. Het zwemmen in de rivier is ook super. De inrichting is netjes en voelt fijn aan. Het balkon is fantastisch.

Het hotel is niet zo afgelegen als in de advertentie wordt verkondigd. Je hoort de weg en de buren. Maar dat is helemaal niet erg, maar is wel eerlijk om te benoemen. Het enige minpunt is het geluid van de airco van het andere huisje. Als je op het balkon zit terwijl de buren de airco aanhebben, dan is het gezoem van de airco heel aanwezig en heb je niet echt het gevoel in de natuur te zijn.

I loved how hidden it was. It is absolutely beautiful inside and out. The view was stunning and so green. I enjoyed listening to the birds and bugs and looking at the stars. I especially enjoyed the company from the kitten who came around.

It is harder to catch a tricycle to town from the place. Both times I had to walk all the way into town but could catch one for the ride back as long as it was early afternoon. I didnt have such luck walking back after dinner.

L’emplacement et l’architecture 🤩

Mériterait un équipement complémentaire, une bouilloire et un tapis de bain. Scooter fortement recommandé

La cabaña y las vistas son insuperables Mucha paz Pura naturaleza

No te ayudan en alquiler de moto, ni ante cualquier adversidad No funcionaba el secador Se fue la luz un par de veces Lo de la barca para meterse al rio, es un barca hinchable de juguete…

L’endroit est exceptionnel. À chaque fois que nous ouvrions les rideaux, nous étions émerveillées par cette vue incroyable. Nous avons séjourné entre amies et tout était impeccable : le logement est très propre et les hôtes sont extrêmement réactifs. Grâce à leurs contacts, nous avons même pu profiter d’un massage à domicile et organiser facilement notre transfert vers l’aéroport. Un grand merci pour ce séjour, nous sommes certaines d’y revenir un jour !

Amazing views, nice quiet spot, some great cafes around

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Потрясающие виды, безумно красиво, очень уютная вилла♥️

Fabulous stay with jungle feeling! It was so nice and calm, only the music of nature. We enjoyed our 2 nights with full heart. Watching fireflies from the bed or on the terrace was amazing and so relaxing. Comfy bed, AC and good shower - everything we needed. The owners helped us a lot and very quick with every request we had. We‘d book it again!

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Het uitzicht van de jungle

Dat er dingen beloofd zijn die er niet waren of kapot zijn. Slecht of nauwelijks onderhoud.

Vyhlad a prostredie

Cistosta, napriek tomu ze sme mali 2 rezervacie za sebou personal nam nedoniesol ani uterak a hygienicke potreby

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A bit stuffy. Maybe because it’s located in a damp place. Should be aired out in between rentals/stays.

Il posto è fantastico

Tolle Duschgel-Erfahrung!

Das Floß könnte durch ein Kajak ersetzt werden und mehr Handtücher wären bei einem längeren Aufenthalt besser.

Posto super nel verde

In bagno c’era l’acqua per emergenza presente da tantissimo tempo che causava umidità e maleodorante. Non c’era neanche una zanzieria. Sembra molto più grande nelle foto.

Llegas con altas expectativas al haber visto las maravillosas fotos y efectivamente, es exactamente igual, incluso mejor. Las vistas son increíbles, con la jungla y el río. Está equipado con todo lo necesario en caso de querer cocinar, el baño está limpio, la ducha es muy bonita. La terraza con la red y las vistas es increíble. El lugar es super tranquilo y todo es muy muy bonito. Te dejan en la habitación información sobre transportes, masajes a domicilio, delivery de comida... Todo está muy cuidado.

Está a unos 20 minutos en moto/tuktuk del centro. Es la única cosa a tener en cuenta, pero si, como nosotros, se busca tranquilidad, es un lugar maravilloso.

La tranquilidad, el entorno… La decoración cuidada, muy recomendable para viajar en pareja.

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Posizione nella natura, super tranquillo

Nos encantó el alojamiento en medio de la selva.

Es algo que no se puede evitar, los mosquitos.

We loved the stay at River Hideaway. Idilic and very cozy villa with comfortable facilities. Here you can use host provided boat, paddles or just swim in the river. Villa itself beautiful and at magical place. Also the host is very nice and kind person.

The place is around 3km from city centre, so keep in mind that motorcycle or other private vehicle is needed here, since tuk tuk is not often riding around.

The location was really nice and peacefull

The villa itself need some deep cleaning / deep renovation, some bathroom stuffs are stuck and uneasy to use. Or like when i took shower on villa two the water just stays on the floor, it was clogged. The shower handle was crusty too.

The environment is amazing, the river is really enjoyable, and there are some adorable cats coming sometimes. It overcomes the few negative points mentionned:)

There was mess downstairs near the cabin. The bathroom is beautiful but the water evacuation is not good. There is not place for 4 adults, the second bed is really small.

The view

The salty water

Two beautiful bungalows / apartments have been created with a lot of love and feeling for the environment. In the middle of stunning nature, photos can hardly capture the beauty of it. That's why River Hideaway deserves a high rating; definitely go here, it's a fairytale! But......

Dear managers / owners, make sure that you continue to maintain this beautiful place with the same love with which you created it. Neglect lurks around the corner. Then I mean poor drainage, a lick of paint (outside, inside, the bed). Rickety sockets etc. Did it negatively affect our stay? No, certainly not, but an urgent request to continue investing in maintenance so that future visitors can also enjoy this gem.

A very unique experience and able to wake up in the jungle along the river was incredible, fully recommend staying here. The hosts were very responsive, had an issue with water pressure of which was fixed within 30 mins and the guy that came to help was incredibly lovely. The hosts also helped me to hire a bike from Abigail who was Fantastic and dropped the bike off to me when I needed it, even picked it up from my second accommodation a few days after leaving. Before you go important to know that this is in the jungle along the river so lots of bugs around so be prepared for that (girlfriend got nibbles quite a bit) and the water is salty from the taps and shower. As long as you can cope with that it's fantastic.

Lots of bugs (mosquito net might be good to install above bed) and the water from the taps and shower was salty.

Beautiful remote location with spectaculaire views! The manager of the place is very reactive to any query.

The salty water in the washroom gives a bit of discomfort. Also new construction is happening just next door, not very relaxing during the day!

Amazing Jungle Lodge

Water Pressure

The river is stunning. The little boat to expire the river was a plus. The nature around really makes this stay.

The air con didn’t work for us. (I think the batteries ran out the remote) The wifi is pretty slow but that is expected. The property seems a little worn out compared to the pictures - but maybe they took pictures as soon it was built.

Clean and very nice place.

Beautiful accommodation located next to the river. View is amazing and the hut has everything you need. Bed is super comfortable also for tall people. Would definitely recommend this place! Quiet en serene place, but only like 10-15 min from GL.

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The view is stunning and invites for full relaxation.

This place is magical, together with my 8 and 11 yo, we have created some life long lasting memories here. Thanks for the hosting us.

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The location was beautiful. Being one with nature was such a beautiful experience. Waking up to the view, was just a unique experience.

There was strong rain and earthquake during our stay and there were a couple of leaks from the ceiling. The bedroom/kitchen area ceiling was leaking, there were two leaks in the bathroom that made the usage of it challenging and uncomfortable. But Alex/Seth sent someone to fix it immediately, it was still very inconvenient since we had to sit outside while they were fixing it. The ceiling leak in the restroom needs to be fully fixed when they have a chance. The lights outside to guide you back to the suite were not working. But it was a funny experience to us.

Awsome experience! The best in my entire life! The view is amazing. Dadou is very friendly and helpful. I recommend you to book this place. You will never regret!

Really Enjoyed the view and the romantic atmosphere. The interior of The Villa is really nice and you got everything to eat ordered food or cook yourself. Also the private Dock with the paddleboat and Swimming in the River was amazing.

Noise of the construction site next to the Villa. We didn't like the Type of Bedsheets that were used

really aesthetic

Salty water

Amazing view, you have a boat to explore the river. The interior is beautiful as well, very beautiful bathroom.

Jordan was an amazing host and quick to respond. He gave instructions on how to find the house. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet him in person since he had prior engagements. A perfect, peaceful and private place 20mins away from General Luna. Loved the calming touches, the little pool in a beautiful view of the river and forest. Have many places to sit, read and relax. The bed and sheets were all tidy and very comfortable, with fully functional AC. THE perfect place where I spent my birthday and would definitely be staying a little longer in here the next time I’ll be visiting Siargao.

No signal for both Sun and Smart sim. Only Globe users have signal. But nonetheless, I didn’t mind at all since my purpose also was to have a social media detox and focused on relaxing and just took all my time to see the beautiful view.

I love the villa’s design and aesthetics. There’s 2 identical looking villas, the only difference is the balcony of one villa has the net hammock and the other has the bamboo tap with bath tub. I stayed in the latter. The water from the tap and shower is salty but they’ve provide fresh water for drinking and rinsing. The view from the rooftop terrace and balcony/bedroom are to die for… river, trees, sunrise/sunset, bliss! We enjoyed many cups of coffee/teas and chats there. The free use of paddle boat was a great addition to the overall experience.

It’s not that I don’t like being in the middle of nowhere, sometimes it’s what we needed and I already know prior to booking that it’s going to be a bit far from the main tourist road but the gate wouldn’t shut and the lock was not working. I don’t feel it’s secured, not that the island is not safe but sometimes it’s just a nice reassurance that these things work. The solar powered light should help you see at night walking from the gate to the villa and vice Versa but only few of them are working. We only stayed for 2 nights so I didn’t bothered the caretakers about it. Also as I was emptying the small boat of water from the river, a small snake came up to me to say hi and swam back under the water, I ended up not paddling that day, although I had an amazing time cruising the river using the paddle boat the first time we got there.

Very relaxing place that allows for a good disconnect from your busy life. The house is nice and, despite being isolated, everything worked. The owner was really helpful before and during our stay. A completely different experience compared to the main tourist area of General Luna.

It's important to plan for your transportation and food. The food delivery service (Siargao delivery) didn't accept to deliver during our stay. Also plan for a back up internet if you depend on it. Like many things in the Philippines, it's not also always reliable.

What’s not to love!!! Everything was incredible. The balcony with the net was a lovely place to read and nap, the bed was super comfortable, the table counter encouraged work productivity, the kitchen had all the basic necessities, the outdoor shower, the ease of food delivery to the property, the free use of the boat and binoculars to explore the mangrove, the 1 min walk to the cold spring and more! We would definitely recommend this to everyone we know and would come back again for another stay. The host was responsive for questions on WhatsApp as well.

The insects - but it wasn’t a big deal because it was expected and they were not harmful at all.

Both the house and the environment were really amazing.

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Awesome spot by the river for a quiet (and romantic :) stay Beautifully decorated and set up

Incredible views, a quiet place where you can hear all the birds. The owner help us in everything we asked for. You can take a boat for free to go by the river. Perfect stay.

What an amazing place! The river is SO nice to swim in, all secluded. Waking up to the jungle views is magical. Also one of the nicest showers I’ve ever had. Super comfy stay, we’ll be back!

uniqueness of the villa, relaxing view, supportive host .......it's a place of relaxation and a get away from busy life 😍

the water was salty so taking shower feels like you still need to rinse with tap water 😍

Beautiful location, stylish room, great everything, nice hosts.

Sadly we had super loud chainsaw noise from 8am - 6pm both days from workers over the river. Not villas fault, but it ruined our daytime experience, so consider asking in advance what to expect. Tub / pool on the deck is cold and orange sediment water from river, so it's ok but not what we expected.

The view ia amazing. The comunication and information provided by the Host was very good.

As the room is in the forest, you may find some ants inside the house. But if you take care of your trash, it is ok.

The place itself is very nice and relaxing. Everything you will need for a stay in is available as far as dishes, coffee, cooking and mini fridge

My main issue is the water. I noticed the toilet water looked like urine every time I flushed. I thought maybe this was isolated to the toilet until we filed up the outside tub. That's when I noticed all the water was a dark yellow. I also noticed this when washing dishes. Thats when i realized i have been washing myself and brushing my teeth with this yellow water. We stayed 3 nights and 4 days, on the 3rd day I noticed my body breaking out in small rashes. I assume it's just rust and my body has had a reaction to it. Besides the water being very gross looking, it was a pleasant stay.

This is place is Amazing ! i travel into many places for the last +20 years … i can tell you !! its a MUST in Siargao ! The view, the villa and the fisherman little boat will give u the opportunity to go into the mangrove early morning with the birds and the full beautiful nature around the villa !! I will come back for SURE ! 👍🏽👍🏽

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feels like heaven 🙌🏽

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The location and design was a 10 / 10!

The property is very beautiful with fantastic view of the River. This place is private & you will get the total relaxation you want.

The unit was damp & mildewed specially the kitchen & shower area. The Cabinets are also dusty. It would be nicer if the unit will undergo general cleaning. Bed linens doesnt smell good.

Everything! Little paradise, tucked away in the middle of nature. The place is very clean and the view on the river is breathtaking! So peaceful and quiet, but also not too far from GL as well (20 mins by scooter, very wasy to do!) Communication with the host was great. He even organized for us to have a scooter waiting for us upon our arrival at the place :) Spent 4 nights here for our honeymoon and we were not disappointed!

it was exactly what I was looking for, immerse in nature, quiet and comfortable 🌸

it was all good :)

honestly this is the most amazing place I’ve ever stayed. we stayed in the middle of a massive 4 day rain storm and had flooded road and issues with power but my god, the RAIN. considering the adverse weather the owners were fantastic. issues with electrics due to the crazy weather were sorted out at midnight with a handyman. The reason for lower cleanliness rating is not a bad thing. the bathroom smells mouldy but thats only because its the best bathroom in the world with a native plant roof and plants growing around you. you shower in the rain with a warm shower with rain water falling around you. power points everywhere for charging, a boat, a jetty, gazebo, my god this is amazing. go there.

slightly mouldy smell in bathroom see above because its awesome.

Breakfast was a cold shower, quiet meditation. And journaling by the river. Ahh my favorite. The view is amazing. The peaceful ambiance. If you want a place to reset, recover, find peace away from the hustle and bustle of General Luna. This is it. There’s a boat you can borrow, you can swim in the river, or watch trippy mudskippers (fish that can breathe on land) chillin’ on the rocks by the pier. Haole and Shakabrah a close by restaurants. Internet was good.

The open bathroom can sometimes let a mosquito or two in. We didn’t light the incense on the first day so I got snacked on. Lol Remember to light the “Katol” or mosquito incense before you sleep. It’s a 15-20 min motorbike ride from the hustle and bustle of general Luna but honestly we really Didn’t mind.

This riverhouse is a place to be if you want the quite, sorrounded by trees and a river that suits my stay as a freediver ❤️. Me and my partner prepared groceries coz you wont really like to go out at all as soon as you check-in, its so comfortable and homie i cook us a sweet dinner and healthy breakfast :), there is no phone signal but their wifi is working enough for us to get some work done. I would say that i want to come here if i need my creative self. The meditation space is amazing :)

the view on the nature and river, quality of advise from Alex and good decoration of the place

some equipments like hot boiler didn’t work

Wonderful place to relax, surrounded by nature and immersed in tranquility. Very comfortable bed with one of the most stunning morning views we have ever experienced. The kitchen is well equipped, even for longer stays. Surprisingly fast Wifi compared to some other spots on the island. We have thoroughly enjoyed practicing yoga at the spacious balcony, with birds chirping in the background, what a delight.