About this property

Beachfront Location: Villa Serena in Santo Domingo offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features spacious family rooms with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each room includes a balcony, kitchenette, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Amenities and Services: Villa Serena provides free on-site private parking, a shared kitchen, and housekeeping service. Additional facilities include a barbecue area, breakfast in the room, and room service. Local Attractions: Located 26 km from Bicol International Airport, Villa Serena is near Cagsawa Ruins (22 km) and Mayon Volcano (17 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and snorkelling in the surrounding area.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room
4 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    Philippines Philippines
    Clean and courteous staff ,specially with complimentary breakfast.
  • Julie
    Germany Germany
    My 10-year-old son was with me, and the place was perfect for both of us. With the ocean right there and the challenge of climbing those steps, it felt much better than going to the gym. We stayed here for six nights and found it to be a very...
  • Wright
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was served and good. Best rustic house on ocean side you could ever want.
  • Leah
    Philippines Philippines
    The location, the view, the privacy, the nature, the facility and the amazing staff ( shoutout to Beng and Mike ). Definitely worth our money and still more reasonable compared to some hotels found in the main city.
  • Sandrine
    France France
    Le site est fabuleux, il y a même un petit site de snorkeling très confidentiel au large! Très chouette! L’accueil réservé, la disponibilité et la gentillesse des propriétaires et de la famille qui gère le domaine! Merci à Chris pour ses...
  • Anne
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Being surrounded by nature and having a beachfront to yourself with Mayon is great. Very nice place to just do nothing and chill
  • Charlie
    Canada Canada
    The whole place surrounded by nature and the rest house itself , the clear view of Mayon Volcano is amazing and exceptional plus the service of Bing and the husband (staff) were wonderful they took care of us very well, and the owners were very...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Chris and Glenda Newhall

9.2
Host review score
Chris and Glenda Newhall
This beach bungalow is right at the edge of a sandy/pebbly beach, so you are soothed by gentle waves. We're far from light pollution so stars shine brightly, and the view of Mayon Volcano is great (except when it's cloudy). The interior is rustic, including use of bamboo and the outer trunk of fan palm trees; the floor is also of wood from fan palms. It is perfect for families or two couples. Each bedroom has a queen bed and a single pull-out bed (extra bed charges apply if more than 8 pax). 2 sets of bunks are in the common area. The indoor bathroom has a shower with hot water, and a bidet for the toilet. The outdoor bathroom is more basic, without hot water or bidet. Access is by 125 steps down from the parking area. Most people will have no trouble coming back up to the parking area, but those with mobility problems or heart conditions might want to consider our other, nearby listing (Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center). We recently added Starlink satellite internet service, so even though you're far away from the crowding of cities, you can still be connected when you wish.
We are a non-profit operation providing livelihood, college scholarships, and other educational programs in our village, and preserving a piece of Nature for all to enjoy. 100% of income goes into scholarships or other educational programs, and into staff salaries, maintenance, etc. 0% goes to the owner/operators, Chris and Glenda,. They are a retired Fil-Am couple -- a volcanologist and a nurse-practitioner -- who worked around the world and, like a leaf in the wind, landed in the village of Salvacion. We run Mirisbiris as a community service, and you can help by booking with us!
Be sure to explore nearby Mirisbiris Garden! Then, explore farther afield! Our immediate neighborhood is the village of Salvacion. It's a friendly place and we can help you experience a bit of village life. A real village, not a touristy fake one. The foot of Mayon Volcano is about 5 km away, and you can get a bit closer on an ATV ride, or hike in the Mayon Volcano Natural Park. Unfortunately, climbing to the summit is not allowed. Misibis Bay Resort is an upscale resort about 20-30 minutes further along the same road coming from Legazpi and Sto. Domingo. Donsol and its whalesharks are about 2 hours away. There are many other accommodations much closer to Donsol than ours, but if you want to be immersed in Nature, Mirisbiris can be another stop or even a base for your exploration.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Indonesian,Filipino

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 250 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Serena in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.