Femya Homestay

Nur ein paar Schritte zum Strand. Super Preis-Leistungsverhãltnis. Helen macht alles möglich, damit man sich wohl fühlt.

Staying at Femya was a true pleasure, Helen helped me with a lot of things and arranging trips. She also cooked some nice local dishes for me to try. Lovely to be surrounded by the dogs. It’s very quiet a good place to find some rest.

The location is a bit hard to reach and far from El Nido. (40 min drive) Also be aware that the shower is cold.

Der Weg zum Strand war sehr kurz. Die Gastgeberin Helen war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Der Weg dorthin ist doch etwas beschwerlich. Die Straße wenn man das so nennen kann, offroad, sollte man im dunkeln meiden. Dann besser die andere Straße nehmen und mit einem Floß rüber fahren. Moped kann man da stehen lassen. Das Bild des Zimmers entspricht nicht der Realität. Sind doch sehr beengt.

Lovely owner...great position on beach..clean room and bedding...but dated!

Unfortunately this place was just too basic/rustic for me...I try to take into account price and value when rating...but I had awful sleep due to dogs...and music starting at opposite property 3.45am!! Shower and toilets very basic!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Femya Homestay and couldn’t recommend it enough. Mam Helen was absolutely excellent, she went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of throughout our stay. She even helped us arrange affordable transportation to our tour destinations, which made everything so much easier for us. What truly made the experience special was her warmth and hospitality. She personally bought ingredients and cooked meals for us, which made us feel right at home. If you’re looking to experience a peaceful provincial life away from the chaos of the city, Femya Homestay is the perfect place. Highly recommended!

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Helen est une personne formidable qui nous a aidée dans toutes nos démarches. La chambre est propre et située juste à côté de la plage de Bucana.

We verbleven hier 5 nachten. Wat je op de foto’s ziet, klopt helemaal. Het is eenvoudig, natuurlijk en authentiek, precies wat je verwacht. De waterdruk van de gedeelde douche is goed. Helen is ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ze maakt een ontbijtje klaar en geeft goede tips over dingen om te doen in de omgeving. Aanraders: Mommy’s Tata Kitchen aan Bucana Beach voor eten en Duli Beach om te bezoeken. Naar Duli Beach kun je lopen (ongeveer 45 minuten) en het is het zeker waard. Handige tips bij aankomst: mits de hangbrug nog niet gemaakt is, dan maak je gebruik van de bamboe vlotten (geen zorgen: er is altijd iemand om je te helpen). Eenmaal aan de overkant is het makkelijk te lopen. Zet je navigatie aan of vraag het aan de vriendelijke mensen in het dorp. Zij helpen je graag en zo vind je Femya eenvoudig. Let op: vanuit El Nido Town kost een tricycle (tuk-tuk) ongeveer 1000 peso. Betaal niet veel meer dan dat. Extra bijzonder: als je in februari komt, kun je de schildpadjes uit hun eieren zien komen. Echt een unieke ervaring! Vraag Helen er gerust naar. En de hondjes? Superlief! Mijn favoriet was Bruno 🐶

Smeer je 's avonds áltijd goed in met Musquito spray.

Hélène est super sympa, elle aide pour pleins de choses. L’emplacement du lieu est parfait

Rien

Emplacement près de la plage. Gentillesse de Helen. Nombreux restos très proches

Route d’accès un peu compliqué

Helen es muy buena, te ayuda con lo que necesitas! La habitación muy cómoda y limpia, se nota el esfuerzo que dedica para que los huéspedes nos sintamos bien! Me sentí tan feliz que me hubiese quedado una semana pero no tenía más tiempo! Volveré 😊

Todo fue positivo para mí , no me gustó irme 😢

El trato de la dueña fue increíble. Muy amable y siempre ayudando . Nos hacía unos desayunos exquisitos . Creo que los mejores que probamos en filipinas .

Location and ate! She was so kind and made us feel at home

O chão ser em terra, suja muito o interior do bungalow e o wc podia ser mais confortável

Helen est une hôte très gentille qui fait en sorte de nous trouver des activités au meilleur prix Les petits déjeuners (pancake ou omelette quand j’y étais) sont très bien cuisinés Juste à côté de la plage et d’un village philippin multriprise à côté du lit très appréciée

Друзья, прежде чем бронировать ваше проживание, вы должны понимать, что за такие маленькие деньги вы получите соответственное жильё. Здесь всё очень базово. Домики достаточно спартанские, в номере есть кровать, столик, напольная вешалка и небольшая тумба. Москитная сетка над кроватью и вентилятор. Душ и туалет общие. Этого достаточно, только если вы непритязательный путешественник, который может жить без условий стерильной чистоты. Здесь вы можете забронировать island hopping туры из El Nido по хорошей цене без каких-либо переплат. Пляж классный, здесь мало туристов даже в высокий сезон. Хозяйка Helen - волшебная женщина. Моя филиппинская мама, я мечтаю увидеться с тобой снова ♥️

Дорога сложная. Когда ты съезжаешь с трассы, оставшиеся 4 км приходится ехать со скоростью 5-20 км/ч

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Allt. Smutsigt på utsidan, kaos i trädgården, personalen var trevlig men det hjälpte inte.

Das Zimmer war wie abgebildet, ein traditionelles Häuschen halt. Frühstück war lecker.

Man sollte sich vorher die Lage etwas genauer anschauen, es ist fast ne Stunde von El nido weg wo wirklich alle Touren starten und sich das Leben abspielt. Die Fahrt mit dem Roller zur Unterkunft ist nicht leicht (keine richtige Straße) und die Brücke die man befahren kann ist aktuell kaputt, sodass man wirklich kaum mobil ist und fast überall hin 30-60 min Roller fahren muss. Der Strand ist auch nicht wirklich schön, es lagen super viele Glasscherben im Sand .. Ein tricycle aus El nido kostet ca 1000 pesos one way, es ist deutlich günstiger eine Unterkunft in El nido zu nehmen, es sei denn ihr wollt komplett abgelegen leben. Unser Transfer war leider auch eine Katastrophe, wir wurden in Dunkeln abends irgendwo in Puerto Princesa abgesetzt mit all unserem Gepäck weil der van überbucht war, und dann konnten wir selbst zusehen was wir machen. Leider haben wir das Geld für die Nacht, obwohl der Transfer über die Unterkunft gebucht war, nicht wiederbekommen, sodass wir doppelt zahlen durften inklusive maximalem Stress. Nach El nido kommt man dagegen ohne Probleme.

La gentillesse de l'accueil, le dépaysement total ,le sourire des habitants du quartier et enfin les conseils de Femya .

Helen the host is an amazing big hearted lady who will go a mile to help and accommodate her guests. Great cook ! Loved this place xx

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Krásné bambusové chatky prakticky na pláži. Helen je skvělá, zařídí výlety z El Nida, uvaří večeři, snídaně jsou výborné, je velmi vstřícná. Přijeli jsme na skútru, nechali jej za mostem, dál se jde pěšky přes původní vesnici. Všichni jsou zde milí, jsou tu výborné a levné restaurace i bary. Cestování na skútru na severu Palawanu bylo úžasné! Pláž krásná. Jen nevím, jestli je Helen i chatky v pořádku po tajfunu Tino? Držíme palce a moc zdravíme Helen.

Une hôte parfaite, chaleureuse et sympathique. Un bungalow comme à la maison sans chichi. Mentions spéciales pour les pancakes le matin vue mer et les animaux!

Close to the beach

To basic

I stayed for almost a week at Femya Native House and I can truly say it was a wonderful and memorable experience. If you want to escape the busy and crowded downtown, Femya is the perfect place for you. Aside from that, Ate Helen (the owner) is such a beautiful soul. We had such a great time together,it felt like we had known each other for a long time. She’s incredibly accommodating and all her dishes are superb. 🤩 I miss her place, and I miss her too. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future. 🫶🏼 PS: Since this is a native house and far from the city, expect some minor inconveniences at times but don’t worry, Ate Helen always has a backup plan 🤍

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Je préfère oublier notre nuit dans cet établissement. 2 nuits de réservées mais resté seulement une nuit

The owner, Helen was super nice!!

The host is as the reviews I read suggested an absolutely lively person. She is so helpful and goes above and beyond to help.

It is a lovely location which I love but I didn't realise how far away El Nido centre is. There is a local bus that runs, a tuktuk or hire a moped.

I think Im. Moving here

Mrs Helen is sooooooo helpful.

I like the accommodation was away from the busyness of tourists area . Beach just in the backyard. The peace and quiet surroundings. Helen Cook daily meals lovely and tasteful Felf safe. Nice place to chill. Lots bars on the beach relax watch sunset/Sunrise

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A very sweet little place with comfortable rooms and at 1 minute from the beach. The host Helen is a wonderful person who looked after me so well. I felt so welcomed and at home. Her brother Ricardo is so lovely as well. I highly recommend if you want a more local experience away from the crowds. Maraming salamat po Helen!

Unfortunately this review has to be negative. The owner is described as a 'very nice person ' but she can barely stand even her own brother living there to help. If looking at this place you already know what to expect. They try to maintain it. I was fine with everything but one - the walls are so thin that you hear absolutely everything including whispers and lightest noise from your neighbour. It is literally like being in the same room but not seeing each other. The property is very small with a narrow yard like a corridor going straight into the beach. The properties around are all the way to the front while this is half way, the other half up front is shared area with the neighbours. Upon arrival i asked if i can use kitchen, the lady told me: we are here to help each other, you just pay a little for gas and oil and we cook it for you. When i asked for the service charge she kept silent... The bill came on the end - just for frying one 300 gr fish i used to buy every day the fee for gas was 100 php each time, followed by a long list finished with a fee for washing my plate each time. The few things i got from them were overpriced, with a rice serving at a restaurant price (not carenderia)... It turned out that for the service charges for eating a small dinner under the dim light in the narrow yard there, i could have had two meals daily in the overpriced only eatery in the otherwise relatively poor village. About Bucana- i liked the beach but as locals confess the sand flies there are the worst around. If you dont use any insect repellent on the beach you will regret a lot later, i was warned but did not listen, since did not feel the bites. Transport - insanely overpriced, a trike will not go under 1000 each way to el nido. Renting a motor partially helps.

I LOVED my stay here! Helen is the most wonderful host and person who will organise anything for you, from transport to a laundry service. She is also an AMAZING cook! You will be lucky to stay in one of her bamboo rooms, which are really comfortable. I can’t recommend it enough.

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Helen is the best❤️ location is very beautiful, just in front of Bucana beach.

Helen, the owner, is an absolute gem and has put together this charming homestay. The accommodation is simple but has everything you need. It’s right on the beach, and for the price, you really can’t ask for more!

Helen, the owner, is simply amazing, helpful & super sweet. You feel like home. The sea is directly in front. Amazing breakfasts !

Lady manager is a very nice person, happy to help and organize things. She arranged me a tricycle from El Nido pier for an affordable price. Size of my bamboo room and its bed was satisfactory enough. Short walkable distance to the beach, maybe 30 meters.

Damp soil to the guests rooms. Some living creatures all around the tiny walls. But it can be met everywhere in the neighborhood I guess.

Perfect place for relax

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I loved staying here. The owner, Helen is an amazing woman who makes you feel right at home. It’s no wonder literally everyone who stays here extends, including myself! I didn’t want to leave. I consider myself lucky for having the experience of staying at Femya and am looking forward to hopefully coming back.

Everything was great

This is off the tourist track about 40 min of El Nido. It was a nice escape from the party tourist scene. Wake up, grab coffee and walk directly out to the beach in 20 steps. It’s rustic and simple and all you need if good with no frills. You can hear the ocean waves from your bed. 🌊 Helen is the host and she built this place! She runs the whole operation. From breakfast to dinner, she’s happy to help with questions. Super nice woman and very interesting to chat with. And yes, great cook! There are 3-4 other places to eat nearby, all on the beachfront. You can get snacks in town at store and street food bbq also. Arrival to the place is different: you take tricycle to the local bridge, grab your bags, trek up some stairs, walk across a big suspension bridge, back down the stairs, down a dirt road through a small village. About 10 min in total. Easy but be prepared to carry your bags—you don’t show up direct to the front door. Friendly locals are also around to help you carry bags - please tip them for their help. It’s a lovely quiet rustic spot with shared toilet and bathroom. You have all you need. Starlink was key in remote area as well. 👌🏽 A brown-out occurred one evening for couple hours but no big deal. It was beautiful to see the stars on the beach. Well worth the small effort to get here. Motorbikes for rent through Helen; some driving on pavement and also rocky dirt paths. Duli Beach is about 5 min away to north (go surfing or get a lesson) and Nacpan Beach is about 15 min south (more popular but bigger, have lunch and chill). Both have sand flies so bring some repellent. Both worth a visit.

You’re at the beach. Sand everywhere, all the time. Maybe a small broom for each room to sweep daily is good addition? If you’re a light sleeper, chickens and dogs may keep you up or if neighbors are loud, but that’s same in all of Philippines.

Ms. Helen was the BEST HOST ever! She cooked the most delicious chicken curry and a total companion for the Duli Beach challenge😘. Will definitely come back with the whole family. Thanks a million, Helen!🥰🥰🥰

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Helen was a lovely host and her food was beautiful. The location on the beach was wonderful!

The owner, Helen was very helpful and accommodating. She is a good cook, too. She can arrange tours, bike, bus and special requests. Good strong Wi-fi connection.

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The room was directly at the beach and the owner was so sweet and friendly. She helped me book tours (for the original price), she cooked tasty things for me (even vegetarian) and it was all just a bliss. The room came with mosquito net and a fan. The location is 45 mins out of El Nido, so you're going to need a scooter. Duli beach is relatively close and an absolute beauty with not many people running around.

Helen is an incredible host and made our experience really enjoyable

Everything was just perfect. The owner is the most attentive person we met in the last months. Her food ( we only had vegetarian dishes) is amazing (ask for calabaza in coconut milk). She also rents surfboard and motorbike and organizes any kind of island hopping if you ask her. You walk 15 meters to the water and the cabins are very comfy and new. Thank you Atehelen for the last days - we enjoyed every second here. Important: Its a bamboo hut with shared bathroom and a cold shower.