Paradis Island Villa 1, A Peace of Paradise

Paradis Island is now open with the new normal. Our place is an eco-friendly and unspoiled private island for rent where guests can enjoy either one, or both lake villas. Each villa is rustic furnished and has fully set-up glamping tents. Located at Cavinti, Laguna, it can be found near Lake Lumot at the Sierra Madre mountain top, approximately a 3 hours’ drive from Manila. Paradis is the French word for paradise. We want our guests to fully experience our Paradis way of living and unwinding. Paradis Island is 6,800 sq.m. in total, spacious enough for 2 villas to occupy. Evidently, Villa 1 has 4 bedrooms, 6 beds, with 1 toilet and bathroom in-house, as well as 1 toilet and bathroom outdoors. It also has an equipped kitchen, downstairs balcony, dining, and living area. Being on a remote and virgin island, our resources are limited for power and water. This, however, highlights the eco-friendly, peaceful, and natural vibe of the island. Rest assured, we operate on solar panels and a scheduled power generator set for the comfort of the guests. We also have a water pump and tank for the water supply. The villa has no aircon units but is well-ventilated, furnished with electric fans and screen windows so the guests can stay and sleep comfortably. It also helps that the lake and the island are situated on the top of Sierra Madre Mountain. So, it is not as warm as compared to the city living temperature. It gets pretty cool even on summer nights at around 24 - 26 degrees Celsius. Guests have for them the entire 4-bedroom within Villa 1. Overnight rate is 10,200 pesos per night which covers 6 guests and 1 pet free. Every additional guest/kid on top of the 6 is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. Infants 0-3 years old are free of charge. It can accommodate up to 16 people. The rate includes the use of the amenities, bohemian setup, kitchen fee and service/cleaning fee. Guests can also book at Villa 2. In terms of privacy, guests do not have to worry since the island is large enough to accommodate the 2 groups. Some amenities however will be shared between Villa 1 and Villa 2 guests. Renting the Whole Island If you want to avail the whole island (both Villas 1 and 2), it’s at 15,900 pesos per night which covers 9 guests and 2 pets free. Every additional guest/kid is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. The whole island can accommodate up to 25 people. Other Costs: *Round Trip Boat trip (One-way pick up and one-way drop off) is 750 pesos for small boat of 1 - 5 guests maximum, and 1,500 pesos for big boat of 6 up to 15 guests maximum, to be settled in the island. *Additional requests for boat rides (e.g. errands or late guests) will be automatically charged P500. *Parking fee is 200 pesos each car per night at the port, to be paid to the parking caretaker. *Hourly generator fee for extended usage at 300 pesos per hour. List of Activities/Amenities Included in the package (no additional cost) Complete glamping experience the ‘Paradis’ way Flower hot bath with ‘kawa’ Outdoor warm tub Bonfire Heart Nest Mango picking (during season) Kayaking Swimming in the lake Biking (with our vintage bike or bike photoshoot) Use of inflatables and life vests Use of floating cabana Signature bohemian set up in the garden for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner Use of hammocks Use of hanging bed Use of tree hut Lake sunset watching Fishing and use of fishing rods (in the lake side or when you are in the kayak) Use of game boards and guitars in the villa Use of fun game materials for family and team building (you may ask our staff to tell you and assist in the group games you can play) We are available by text, phone and email. Our island manager and caretakers are available from 7am to 8pm to attend to the guests' needs. Lake Lumot is a very clean and calm lake where guests can swim. We provide life vests and other floaters, free of charge. The island is a private and secluded area where you can unwind outside the hustle and bustle of city work and living. We just design the island like a paradise which is very much unique and picturesque. We are inspired with the designs in Paradis from our travels around the world. For guests with their own car - You may key in in your waze, Cavinti Multipurpose Gym. Our boatman will wait for you in the parking near the port. Parking is at P200 / night in the Lumot Multipurpose Gym. Average time of travel from Manila is 3 hours by land, and from the port to the island, it's 15 minutes. Boat fee is round trip of P750 for 5 guests with luggage. For 6 guests and up, you can avail a bigger boat at P1,500 which can accommodate up to 15 people and luggage. You may message our caretaker, Joy at when you are on your way to the port and what is your estimated time of arrival so she can coordinate with our boatman of the day. Their contact numbers will be given once we confirmed your booking. Paradis Island Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), updated as of October 2021: 1. Where is Paradis Island located? Paradis Island is located at Lake Lumot, Cavinti, Laguna. 2. How much are the rates for the villas and glamping tents?* *Applicable starting November 1, 2021 booking. Price is subject to change without prior notice. It is best to give us your target dates so we can check our calendar and prepare you a quote in advance. Villas and Glamping Tents: There are 2 villas for rent on the island. Our 4-bedroom Villa 1 starts at 10,200 pesos per night which covers 6 guests and 1 pet free. Every additional guest/kid is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. It can accommodate up to 16 people. Villa 2 has a big second floor room with a huge balcony. Price starts at 5,700 pesos per night which covers 3 guests and 1 pet free. Every additional guest/kid is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. It can accommodate up to 5 people. If you want to avail the whole island (both Villas 1 and 2), it’s at 15,900 pesos per night which covers 9 guests and 2 pets free. Every additional guest/kid is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. The whole island can accommodate up to 25 people. Infants 0-3 years old are free of charge. The rate includes the use of the amenities, bohemian setup, kitchen fee and service/cleaning fee. 3. How do we rent the whole island? If you want to avail the whole island (both Villas 1 and 2, subject to availability), it’s at 15,900 pesos per night which covers 9 guests and 2 pets free. Every additional guest/kid is 1,000 pesos per night and 500 pesos for every additional pet. The whole island can accommodate up to 25 people. Infants 0-3 years old are free of charge. The rate includes the use of the amenities, bohemian setup, kitchen fee and service/cleaning fee. 4. Other Costs *Round Trip Boat trip (One-way pick up and one-way drop off) is 750 pesos for small boat of 1 - 5 guests maximum, and 1,500 pesos for big boat of 6 up to 15 guests maximum, to be settled in the island. *Additional requests for boat rides (e.g. errands or late guests) will be automatically charged P500. *Parking fee is 200 pesos each car per night at the port, to be paid to the parking caretaker. *For Airbnb bookings, price will be subject to airbnb guest service fee of 6% to 20%. *Hourly generator fee for extended usage at 300 pesos per hour. 5. What are the amenities and other activities that we can do on the island? Included in the package are: Complete glamping experience the ‘Paradis’ way Flower hot bath with ‘kawa’ Outdoor warm tub Bonfire Heart Nest Mango picking (during season) Kayaking Swimming in the lake Biking (with our vintage bike or bike photoshoot) Use of inflatables and life vests Use of floating cabana Signature bohemian set up in the garden for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner Use of hammocks Use of hanging bed Use of tree hut Lake sunset watching Fishing and use of fishing rods (in the lake side or when you are in the kayak) Use of game boards and guitars in the villa Use of fun game materials for family and team building (you may ask our staff to tell you and assist in the group games you can play) 6. Food, Meals and Drinks? Guests may request for a pre-arranged menu. We also provide charcoal and all the utensils free of charge. There is also a small convenience store available for guests. So, there is no need to bring too many things with you. We sell ready-to-eat snacks, non-alcoholic drinks such as soda, juice, buko juice as well as alcoholic drinks. 7. Is ‘Paradis Island’ pet-friendly? Us here at Paradis-Island are pet lovers just as much as you are. 1 pet is free per villa booking, and 2 pets free for the whole island booking. Every additional pet is 500 pesos per night. 8. How do we get to ‘Paradis Island’? For guests with private cars: Waze Point: Lumot Lake Boat Terminal From Manila, take SLEX going towards the Turbina Exit. From there, take the Milagrosa-Bucal Bypass, National Highway and then take General Taino. Continue following this route then you will reach the Lumot Lake Boat Terminal. The boatman will assist you from there. Commuting Options to Paradis Option 1: Sta Cruz Van 1) Take the van to Sta Cruz from Alabang South Station 2) Take the jeep from Sta Cruz going to Lumot 3) If there is no jeep available from Sta Cruz to Lumot, you may take the jeep from Sta Cruz to Cavinti, then take Cavinti to Lumot either via jeep or tricycle. 4) Our staff will pick you up with our boat in Lumot Lake Boat Terminal. Option 2 Alabang to Sta Cruz by Bus beside Starmall Alabang (1 hour longer than Option 1 due to stopovers) 1) HM Transport from Alabang to Sta Cruz 2) Take the jeep from Sta Cruz going to Lumot 3) If there is no jeep from Sta Cruz to Lumot, take the jeep from Sta Cruz to Cavinti, then take Cavinti to Lumot either via jeep or tricycle. 4) Our staff will pick you up with our boat in Lumot Lake Boat Terminal. 9. Where do we park? Is the parking safe? A safe car park near Lumot Lake Boat Terminal is available at 200 pesos for overnight stay. Kindly give your payment to the parking caretaker. 10. How long is the boat ride? The island is 15 minutes away by boat from the port. 11. How do we book or reserve? *Thru Airbnb Booking 12. What time is the check-in and check-out? Check-in time is at 3pm to give way for sanitation and disinfection of the villa and amenities. Check-out is at 11am. 13. Can we arrive at an earlier time in the island? What time is the earliest check-in in the villa? BOAT pick up / drop off schedule is strictly based on booking check in/out time. 14. Can we just walk-in? We strongly require advance booking since there are days that we are fully booked. Please do message us your dates so we can check our calendar. 15. How big is the island and what is the maximum capacity for events and overnight stay? The island is around 6,800 sq. m. in lot area, and we only have a few villas for rental to preserve the exclusivity and privacy of the guests booking for their holidays and staycations. We can accommodate 50 - 70 pax for events and 30 - 40 pax for overnight stay in the villas and glamping tents. 16. Do you accommodate private events such as wedding, birthday or debut parties? Yes, we offer venue rental for intimate private events, kindly message us for packages. 17. Do you have other packages? For the new normal, we only have overnight stays for now to make sure the villas and amenities are properly sanitized every time there are new guests. 18. Are the Villa rooms air conditioned? Paradis is an off-grid island, meaning it is without any electric and water lines. We only operate on solar panels in the morning and an electric generator set at night. There are multiple fans in the villa to support with the ventilation. It helps a lot that the lake and the island is located at the mountain top of Sierra Madre Mountain range, so it is pretty breezy and cool, especially at night. 19. Do you have a microwave, hair dryer or rice cooker in the villa? Since we are an off-grid island relying on solar power and generator, appliances with high wattage cannot be supported by our electric power. So, microwaves, hair dryers, rice cookers, and the like cannot be used in the island. For cooking, we have a gas range and charcoal grill that can be used. 20. What time is the generator open? Do you have extra charge when we request to open it outside the set schedule? Generator schedule: 3pm to 5pm 7pm to 3am 7am to 9am If you want to use the generator outside the set schedule, it will cost 300 pesos per hour, with rest every after 5 hours. 21. Can we still have bohemian setup in the garden as shown in the photos when it is raining? When it is raining, we can have the bohemian setup in spaces with roofs such as in the tree hut, glamping tents, or in the villas. 22. Can we just rent the glamping tents? No. We offer our Villas 1 and 2 for booking. Glamping tent is just part of our amenities and can be used and experienced by the guests for free when they book either villa. 23. Can we pitch our tent in the island? We allow pitching of tents for free for our guests with confirmed booking in either of the villas. 24. Can we reschedule when the weather is unfavorable on the date of our stay? We can reschedule based on the availability of the preferred new date. 25. Can we refund our payment or reservation or rebook if we cannot come on the booking date? We have a No Show, No Refund Policy. We don't do refund but we are open for rebooking. 26. Can we pay our balance through debit or credit card on the island? We don’t have debit or credit card terminal on the island. We prefer the accommodation payment to be sent or deposited via bank transfer or online payment. There are cash machines/ATMs at Cavinti town proper at the Municipal Building (DBP and Landbank) and at Pagsanjan town proper.