THIS IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR A HOME IN PALAWAN. Buy why?
So much of the property and homes in the tropics aren't titled, don't have access to water or electricity, and have no cell signal and are 2-3 hours from anything. and they are a lot CHEAPER! The homes are built out of bamboo and soft wood that last for a few years, not decades or are build from ugly, cold concrete and look like prison blocks.
You would spend 3x this price to: find a titled property, run electricity, water, get a cell tower to appear nearby (?) and then still be two hours from the closest town. If not, you will be in a neighborhood, not living your tropical island fantasy, just dealing with neighborhood and neighbors. Don't do that.
I traversed the globe to find this home and land. My circumstances have changed, and now all my work and research could be your retirement home, your vacation home that you spent $75 a month to maintain, or an Airbnb that goes up in value every year. Grab this little piece of heaven before it is gone.
Grow your own food and fish daily from your from the kitchen. Reel it in, right into the sink, scale it and put in on the grill.
Add the 65' motorbangka for pleasure or offer river cruises or dinner cruises around Honda Bay and dock it in front of the house!
What is it:
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story air-conditioned home built in 2018 to US building code out of high-quality imported woods on a large property perfect for building three more small homes on, for a small retreat or resort, or for Airbnb, etc. The surrounding land can be purchased to nearly triple the lot size for very little more.
Here is an idea.
Consider the below: Buy this place. It’s breathtaking, costs very little, no noise air or water issues, people are super nice, most speak English, and no mortgage. Let tourist rentals make you money or just retire to the best island in the world. How far does $500 get you now? What if that was your cost of living?! This property has space to have a fresh water and saltwater pond for fish farming. We pulled over 400 coconuts in the last day of harvesting. We have mangos, and many other fruits and vegetables growing, and you can plant more. Cacao grows here easily and is the most valuable crop right now.
Rent to own: $5,000 down and $1200 a month for 10 years.
Can't afford to buy it? Rent it. Live off the land for $800 a month to month with a $1600 deposit.
2025: new entry drive bridge constructed, new water catchment system, filter, tower, solar water pump, and tank, new fans and lighting inside, upgraded electrical inside and out, security lights, new beds, mattresses, pillows, towels, kitchenware, plates, glasses, etc., great refrigerator and air conditioning, so your new island home is move in-ready, bring your clothes and toiletries. If you aren't ready. it 95% set up for Airbnb now.
There may be no other house built like this on this island, it was built to outlast you. No expense spared in construction. Only the best materials were used. Triple treated against termite infestation. Laminated wood floors, tiled bathrooms.
Custom built mahogany stairs.
Concrete raised foundation.
Framed with 3x5 studs every 12-16 inches.
All wood double sprayed for termites, and poison barrier trench around house.
Triple wall construction throughout.
High 8' & 10' open beam ceilings.
Proper concrete septic.
Custom stone garden beds in front.
Custom stone pathway.
Lawn planted around house.
Custom wood kitchen cabinets.
Custom bamboo walls second floor.
Wood flooring throughout living room, bedrooms, kitchen.
Tiled floors and walls over hardboard in baths.
Custom tiled kitchen counter.
Double pane sliding windows and sliding screens.
All exterior amakan and bamboo painted with high quality paint in 2025.
Deck covered in artificial turf is pretty, comfortable, and durable.
Custom light fixtures throughout.
High quality 50-year roofing materials.
Accessible from the second-floor master suite and from outside, is a huge 16'x24' deck overlooking the river. Oversized 10,000 sq foot lot 932 sq meters!
Property is titled and will be sold with an absolute deed of sale and 100-year lease. I have already retained a lawyer to process the necessary paperwork. I also have an excellent caretaker and landscaper ($70 a month), who can watch the property and manage any guests.
Why would you want to live in Palawan?
Palawan has been voted the number one island destination for several years running. 50k+ tourists a year and is known as the most beautiful island in the world. Research for yourself.
Google “Palawan best place on earth “ and it explains why: fantastic weather, super low cost of living, beautiful pristine beaches, and top-notch diving and fishing. Renowned for its beautiful and hospitable people. It really is the world's best island.
This home sits a short distance from the beach alongside the Babuyan River. If you are too lazy to fish, wave over the fishermen as they come up the river, before they get to the market. There are three weekly farmer’s markets to get whatever isn’t growing on your land.
Purchase of this house includes all furnishings purchased in Jan 2025 and a introduction to a local lawyer to handle the transfer. I am selling it below market value. House cost 3.6M php to build.
Where is this and how hard is it to get there?
Take a non-stop from most of the world to Manila, Philippines. Take a 50 min flight to Puerto Princesa (airport code PPS) on the island of Palawan. The house is less than an hour from PPS.
Location:
VERY private
Great and cute restaurants 5 min away.
45 min north of the capital, Puerto Princesa.
Two min from highway but very quiet and secluded. No neighbors in sight or ear shot. The occasional tiny fishing boat goes up or down the river. Wave them down. Get dinner.
Less than 1km from beach. River leads straight to Honda Bay, dotted with lavish resort islands, world class scuba, snorkeling, fishing, island hopping.
If you go up the river, you are heading to the world-famous underground river, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
Strong cell signal.
Many trees including coconut, papaya, cashew and guava. Plant cacao, they are all around.
Electricity and water.
Do this.
Rent for $800 USD a month.
Rent to own for $1,200 USD a month.
Buy for $125K USD
