Who would have thought that I would become an interior designer? Feeling lang! Or rent apartments to transform into beautiful accommodation for my guests. Maybe a start of my real estate success?

Lifehouse’s main bedroom. Perfect for couples on honeymoon or just having a weekend getaway

Living area/tea area, when you want to relax or write your postcard to send to family and friends around the world. We have overflowing brewed coffee and tea.
It is true that you’ll do crazy stuff while in pursuit of your dream. So here I am again doing another venture- PALAWAN HOMESTAYS.
My dream is to backpack Europe this year 2016. –> dream fulfilled!
A lot of travelers I met along the way told me that Europe would be expensive. Comparing it with the dirt-cheap escapades possible in the Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia, I agree. They say, “prepare at least 50Euros a day.” That’s freaking Php2,500, multiply to 3 months makes a whooping Php225,000. Where will I get that? Add the visa fee, insurance, flights and miscellaneous expenses- Maybe around Php300,000. So instead of waiting until I sell 300 pieces of hammocks via my other business Hammock Republic, I thought about this new venture.
In pursuit of my dream, me and some friends is starting up a homestay venture here in Puerto Princesa City. We rented 2 apartments in the middle of the city where travelers can stay and relax after a tiring day of island hopping and tours.

Orange House’s main room, Air-conditioned
The problem we want to solve is: Why stay in an expensive hotel or pension house if you can have your own house?
The answer: Palawan Homestays. Enjoy the comforts of your own home in Palawan. Check it to see more photos of the house- here.
We have 2 houses that can accommodate 5-6 persons at a max each.
Apartment 1: Lifehouse (photos when you click the link)
Apartment 2: Orange house (photos when you click the link)
We can give special discount for weekly and monthly rentals.
Amenities:
2 Bedrooms (one big with Air-conditioning system, one small small)
1 toilet and bath, cold shower. Super clean!
Full kitchen, living and dining areas.
Laundry area.
We don’t have internet because we want you and your friends to talk about your experiences and not be focused on posting #selfie on Facebook.
And we don’t have hot shower- it’s hot in Palawan anyway.
And we don’t have Cable TV, I am just no fan of TV.
Location:
We are located at HappyArt Apartelle, Wescom Road, Bgry. San Pedro. 150meters from the main highway. Coming from the airport turn right at AA Plaza Hotel (if coming from Sabang/El Nido turn left at Mercury Drugstore) to Wescom Road. Look for the white building, Happyart Apartelle, Palawan Homestays is at the second floor of it, doors #5 and #6.

How far is Palawan Homestays from the airport
Tricycle outside the airport would cost around Php50 (for 2-3pax) straight to our homestay. Tour vans can park on our big parking lot in front of our building.
5 minutes away from the airport (less than a kilometer). Walking distance actually.
5 minutes away from City Coliseum (700m) and ATM (BDO/Metrobank).
10 minutes away from the old public market by Tricycle/Jeepney (2km).
10 minutes away from Robinsons Mall by Tricycle/Jeepney (2km).
10 minute walk to Pasalubong Center (1km).
For reservations, please:
Contact: James at Whatsapp +63933-1991-024 (Sun)
Email: palawanhomestays@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PalawanHomestays
Enjoy the comforts of your own home and experience local’s hospitality in Puerto PrincesaClean & Cozy. Affordable & Accesible. Posted by Palawan Homestays on Tuesday, January 19, 2016
How to Reserve a Room or the Entire House?
So if you or your family/friends come to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, please share this valuable info on accommodation option. Always so much better if you have your own cozy home in the city.
All the proceeds (of Lifehouse) goes to my WORLD TRAVEL FUND.
I love traveling as you do…

Hi James,
Kumusta na.
If you still remember me, si Cris Tecson ito from GCF. How much per day? Planning to go there on 14th of April 2016.
Salamat.
God bless!\
Cris
hi sir cris! of course i remember you! kamusta na?
Here’s the rates:
Big room: Php800/night (good for 2 pax)
Small room Php600/night (good for 2 pax)
Rent the whole house: Php1,600/night (max of 5pax)
Europe doesn’t have to be expensive. I spent P180,000 for 70 days, including the ticket costing P52,000. I’m confident you can do it too. Good luck with this new venture!
Grabeh, pano nangyari yun? Free accommodation ka ba? Ilang countries? Balak ko kasi mag-Trans Siberian train
Hello Mr James,
Welcome to Europe..Vienna is a must city to visit… Include that in your itinerary and you have a place to stay… Just let me know..
This is one way to know you as I plan to visit Palawan together with my bigfamily in June/July 2017 and I plan to avail your tour services.
Hope to meet you in Vienna
Melinda
Panalo ka talaga James! Ayos tong bagong venture mo! 😀
salamat nina! dalaw ka puerto!
Really love palawan specially Coron! i am thinking on going back to this place on my next adventures.
yeah, i love coron too sir, balik lang po kayo!
Sir James thank you sa pagtanggap mo sa amin masaya at natuwa kami sa place mo pag bumalik kami ng puerto Princesa for sure dyan kami uli titira, Guys Highly Recommended ito place na ito di kayo magsisisi. 🙂
thank you so much sir sa pagstay pati sa mga santol. hehe
you are always welcome
if mag rent kami ng whole house kasama na ung room or babayaran pa namin yung room?
kasama napo ung 2 rooms. 🙂 1 house with 2 rooms included po.
Nice place, very affordable and nakakarelax thanks harvey. Nag enjoy kami sa palawan….
Are there still lots for sale near ur place pls inform me