Femya Homestay

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

What not to like

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.

Nothing!

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!