Smoking-friendly holiday rentals in Caalan Beach

We enjoyed our stay. Miriam and Alejandro are very accommodating. If you are looking for peaceful and calm environment we recommend this place. what I also like about the place is that, the spot is so perfect for the sunset view because the place is a beach front. we will definitely be back again.

My girlfriend and I had a lovely time at this Airbnb. Very friendly and welcoming family, provided us with good recommendations, transport and a complimentary beer on arrival. The place is cute and in an interesting area. Would recommend highly :)

My family of seven stayed at Sheila's place for four days. We had a great fun time at her house, it was as was described and pictured on the website. She accommodated our late check-out too, which was great, as we had a chance to maximize our vacation at El Nido. There was a power outage when we were there, and this was expected, but good thing the power came back before nighttime. The faucet water was a little low, so expect to use the bucket for showering. As we are Filipinos ourselves, we loved the interaction we had with the neighbors, as the place is situated on an inner alley. The first time we arrived, we had a difficult time to find it. However, we loved that the place is walking distance from the city center. The nearby small stores (downstairs and on the way) was convenient for us to get our supplies of instant coffee, pandesal, and snacks. The local assistant, Joan, was helpful to get us fresh fish from local fisherfolk, and in cleaning our garbage every two days. All in all, we had a terrific time in Sheila's place. I would love to come back to her place if we plan another El Nido vacation. So thank you Sheila! =)

location and staff were incredible, definitely looking forward to returning someday

Very cool location and practical accomodation ! We couldn't lock the door but it wasn't a problem because it is very very safe. Wifi was working very well ! Would recommend

Amazing villa and great service from Mac. The villa is a bit remote, but with a scooter it’s easy to reach.

Our stay at Recuerdo Transient House in El Nido was fantastic and suited our family’s needs perfectly. The house has a warm, homely feel and is conveniently located in the town proper, just a short walk away from all the bars, restaurants, and local attractions. Ms. Juliet, our host, was wonderful—very responsive and accommodating. She also runs a tour agency, which made our trip entirely stress-free. The package we booked through her included everything we needed, from exciting island tours to convenient van transfers from the airport to the accommodation and back. She even organized a memorable side trip to Puerto Princesa for the Underground River tour, which was a great addition to our itinerary. Overall, our 4-day Palawan adventure was a truly special experience, made even better by Ms. Juliet’s thoughtful arrangements. We’re grateful for her hospitality and would highly recommend Recuerdo Transient House to anyone visiting El Nido.

We had an excellent time visiting. The house worked well for our group of 6. We appreciated the pool and backyard area the most. Would certainly recommend.

The place is perfect, the host is perfect, she provided everything we needed. I could say it was absolutely perfect. However, as a recommendation, it would be good to turn off the pool at night.

Super accessible yet pretty much away from the noise of the bar area. By the road but they're able to successfully block most of the noise from the vehicle outside. Spacious common area on the 3rd floor, which allowed us to freely move around. While both the toilet and bath are clean, I wish there's additional T&B considering that this is a family unit that accommodates more people. AC was decent but can be improved especially during summer season. I like the setup of the beds where each has its own power outlet, which is a necessity nowadays. I wish there was a TV/entertainment system that people can use when we choose to stay in the room. The host was very accommodating, provides all the needed information, and was very responsive.

We enjoyed our stay very much. It’s a little off the beaten path and because we were travelling around by car it fit our needs exactly. Catherine and family were very helpful to assist even when we didn’t ask for help. Hopefully we will get an opportunity to stay again.

Place is near public market, terminal and sari-sari stores. Host was responsive and gave clear directions on how to get to the place. I also made a cute little friend there that I don’t know the name of — I miss that doggie, such a sweetie! 🐶 Highly recommended! 🌟

I would highly recommend Nature’s Retreat! The name is quite accurate, and if you are looking to really immerse yourself in a beautiful nature setting away from it all, this is the place. Our crew was nine friends from around the world who gathered here over New Year’s, and to give a sense of the experience, on NYE, we all waded out into the warm shallow bay surrounded by the tropical jungle and mountains, had the hosts turn off the electricity to the Retreat and welcomed in 2020 with the only lights being the stars and bright Milky Way above. Stunning. As were the bonfire the hosts built, the trips they took us on around the islands with the property’s catamaran, the massages they organized (so cheap and very very good) and the other tours they helped us arrange. In terms of the hosts, we cannot say enough good things about Sam, his family and his crew. They are incredibly kind and affable human beings, completely professional and on top of all of the logistics and always available for any assistance or advice. And a real bonus is that Sam and his wife are incredible cooks - we learned they own a restaurant in PP, and it showed in all the meals which were very well done. There is no question the place is rustic, and it is secluded (no neighbors). And that is its amazing charm. But don’t expect to be able to just pop in and out of town in 5-10 minutes on a whim. Our only caution is, before booking, check Air Swift for available flights in and out of El Nido Lio airport. Otherwise you have to fly in to Puerto Princesa and it’s about a 5-6 hour drive to the Retreat from there, depending on traffic. Shouldn’t be a problem if you look well enough in advance (which we failed to do) – so just a lesson learned. All in all, this was a really special trip for our group, and we would really recommend you consider it for yourself.