★ Isla Serenidad allows you to experience an exclusive private island adventure and retreat away from the city life. It is an unspoiled, off-grid, solar-powered, semi-secluded, and self-catered private island in Lumot Lake, just 3-4 hours away from the metro. It can be reached by a 7-minute private boat ride with a serene view of the Lumot Lake and the Mount Banahaw.
ACCOMMODATION
Our two signature huts are fusion of the native and modern bahay kubo in varying frames and designs, with locally-sourced materials for a serene nature glamping experience.
1. The CABANA HUT is a red and elevated hut with a square frame and glass windows which has a view of the lake and the sunset.
2. The LAKESIDE HUT is a white hut on stilts with glass panels and sliding door, and a front porch. It is situated near lakeside and at the center of the island (near the CR/Shower hut and Kitchen/Dining Hut).
*Each hut has a one double-sized mattress on a bamboo bed frame that can accommodate 2 persons. With an extra floor mattress for another 2 pax, a solar ceiling light, and a solar fan (with usb port for CP charging)
*Maximum room occupancy is 4 adults (+1 kid)
3. Nipa Hut - a traditional bahay kubo with 1 room, dining area and sink. The room has a bunk bed that can accommodate 3-4 persons, and solar ceiling light.
*no solar fan needed
Electricity is mainly for lightings and use of fans. Supply and reserves are limited and renewable, hence we strongly advised guests to conserve their electricity/solar power usage.
*Use of appliances such as rice cooker, electric griller, fan, ref, hair dryer are not available
*It is recommended to bring some flashlights and extra powerbank for charging your cellphones.
*The island is lit with dispersed and separate solar powered lights, as well as in the glamping huts, and in the kitchen and dining hut that can last up to early morning.
With running filtered water available on our (2) shower and bath areas, (1) common toilet area, and (2) wash basin/sink.
*Do not expect a steady high pressure flow of water at all times.
Mobile and LTE signal is stronger on Smart, and mostly weak on Globe.
Only 1 group (at most 10 pax) will be accommodated on 2 glamping huts and 1 nipa hut per booking, hence exclusive island stay.
*Larger groups (11-20 pax) are advised to bring their own tents for a traditional camping experience in a private island glamping hub setting. (at 500/pax)
*Available for Rent: Family Tent good for extra 6-8 pax
KITCHEN & DINING HUT
This gives you the 360 degree view of the whole island! Guests have exclusive access to the Al Fresco kitchen and dining area which has picnic tables, a gas stove, basic cookwares-pots and pans, plates and mugs, whistling kettle, distilled drinking water, and Styrofoam coolers serving as storage for tube ice and frozen food. Charcoal griller and kalan de uling are also available.
*Personal utensils like spoon and forks, and drinking glasses are not provided.
*Guests must bring their own food, rice, condiments, seasonings, and extra cooler for drinks and ice.
CR & SHOWER HUT
Guests have exclusive access to the two (2) shower areas, and 1 common toilet and bath (with 1 toilet and 1 male urinal). The outside sink is for washing the dishes.
*The small toilet and bath (beside the sink) is reserved for the caretakers.
PERGOLA & BONFIRE PIT
This is situated at the center of the island's campgrounds, with a 180 degree view of the lake!
INCLUSIONS:
• Exclusive use of the whole island
• Round Trip boat transfers (from port to the island, and vice-versa)
• Lakeside hut, Cabana hut and Nipa hut accommodation with linens and pillows (Blanket is available upon request)
• Exclusive access to the kitchen/dining hut and grill area (with basic cookwares- gas stove, pots, pans, whistling kettle, knives, chopping board, plates, mugs, charcoal griller, kalan de uling, styro coolers)
• Exclusive access to the common CR and (2) shower areas
• Drinking water (1 blue container)
• Bonfire (1 round) -by 8-10pm only (not available during rainy weather)
• Use of life vest
• Unlimited use of kayaks (until 6PM)
EXCLUSIONS:
• Meals, condiments, tube ice and charcoal
• Toiletries and bath towels
• Lumot Lake Cruise: 1,300/tour
• Extra boat trip: 700/round trip
• Succeeding rounds of bonfire (150/round, until 10pm only)
• Parking fee: 200/car for overnight parking (first come basis)
• Caretaker's Service fee* - Minimum of 300 pesos
*for services rendered (e.g. request to carry your stuff, cook rice or grill your food, request to wash your dishes/cookwares, request to cook breakfast, do your errands, etc.)
Other things to note
As Serenidad Leisure Hub promotes responsible tourism, guests are encouraged to avoid, if not possible, minimize the use of disposable items such as paper plates/cups, plastic cups/spoons/forks, single use plastic sachets of toiletries and seasonings, and releasing of balloons out into the open which will eventually fall down into the lake. Cleanliness must be maintained. Kindly practice the “CLAYGO” or Clean As You Go.
The island is a glamping site, and not a resort with adequate staff and with hotel-like accommodation and amenities. Yet, we do have an in-house caretaker who provides assistance to guests, kindly offer a service fee/tip to our caretaker for some assistance rendered (minimum of 300 pesos).
OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
*Guests should bring and/or cook their own food and rice, condiments and extra cooler. Stock up on tube ice, drinks (beer, soda, liquor/wine), charcoal.
*Guests should bring their own set of personal utensils such as reusable spoons and forks, and glasses.
*Bonfire prep and lighting must only be done at the bonfire area, with assistance from the caretaker from 8PM-10PM only (not available during rainy weather).
***Guests are welcome to bring their own set of firewood.
*Guests are NOT allowed to light up any wood or cut up tree branches as they please, or set up a bonfire in any other areas.
*Use of life vest during lake swimming and kayaking is a must! There is NO lifeguard on duty. DO NOT go swimming or kayaking alone, and in far areas from the island.
*For your safety, swimming, kayaking and boat ride are NOT allowed at night.
*DO NOT leave the kayaks and paddles along the shoreline. After using it, return it properly and immediately to the area where you got them.
*Please CONSERVE the use of solar power especially at night. Kindly turn off the lights on some areas (CR/Sink/porch/huts/kitchen) and fans, whenever someone will not use it. This is for your convenience especially at night up to early morning's solar energy usage.
***Solar power is RENEWABLE and LIMITED (power reserves depends on daytime charging and overall usage)
*Charging of cellphones (on usb port of solar fans) is advised to be done during daytime.
*Bring appropriate clothing for cold weather (at night), and during summer season.
*Insect repellant, sunblock lotion, hats, umbrella, flashlights, extra powerbank, rechargeable fan on tents, and slippers offer added convenience during your stay.
Other Huts:
*The Tee-Pee Hut is a private hut for the owners and their family. This is off-limits to guests, but photo taking outside is allowed.
*The solar and storage rooms are also off-limits to guest.
* The Caretaker's Hut (in between the Tee-Pee and the Cabana Huts) is the exclusive hut for our caretaker and his family. Our caretaker, together with his wife and children, lives on the island. They will respect your privacy and will be of any assistance until 9PM. Respect their privacy as well by letting them rest by 9PM. Should urgent matters arise beyond that time, you may approach them on their private hut.
