CHARMING CHALET Y IN BORACAY

Chalet Y's two-storey log cabin-style façade opens up to a private beachfront garden.

Serenely tucked away along the prime section of one of the world’s top tropical destinations, Chalet Y is a charming secret hideaway on Station 1 (between Discovery Shores and Two Seasons Resort). The much-loved serviced beach home holds countless precious memories for those who have made it their “home away from home,” whether on a family holiday, a corporate outing or executive holiday, a “barkada” getaway, a romantic escape or honeymoon, or even for the bride and groom-to-be, looking for a private space to simply “be”.

The quaint beachfront property is secluded within in a private compound, sheltering it from its neighboring high-end resorts, while providing its guests an exclusive and much-coveted address along the most exquisite portion of Boracay Island. While being at the center of the action, a verdant front yard patio with a barbecue grill and relaxing hammocks separate the cozy indoors from the crowds, while providing a wonderful playground for the entire family, that opens up to the glorious pristine powdery sand and crystalline waters of Boracay.

One of three well-appointed spacious rooms at Chalet Y--a place to dream in.

The house can comfortably accommodate as many as 12 persons, with two large double beds in each of the three well-appointed rooms, including one suite, all of which are equipped with standard hotel amenities such as air-conditioning, cable TV, a mini-stereo, Wi-Fi, spacious bathrooms with hot and cold showers, a telephone and fax machine, and a stand-by generator. The spacious split-level affair offers the comforts and relaxed atmosphere of a Filipino home, tastefully decorated with indigenous Philippine furniture and fabrics, combined with the flexibility and benefits of five star accommodations, with a few homey accoutrements that evoke a sense of place.

The living room features a large day bed that connects to the dining room that comfortably sits ten persons. Immediately behind the dining area is a well-appointed kitchen where the family cook whips up her Filipino specialties. Set menus of both local and international cuisines are available to choose from, but guests can also choose to customize their meals based on their preferences or on what is available in the fresh market.

With an outdoor terrace on both floors, the second floor verandah offers a picturesque panoramic view of the beach and each breathtaking sunset, while cushioned lounge beach beds and umbrellas make the perfect spot to enjoy the most unforgettable lazy days of your life! Chalet Y offers various services by request, including baby-sitting, so “child-friendly” is quite the understatement. In fact, you know you’re coming back on your next holiday when your child refuses to leave!

Enjoy specialty home-cooking by Chalet Y’s family cook at the dining area that comfortably sits ten persons.

The rustic beach house, with its log cabin-style façade used to be a private duplex until the owners decided to open its doors to tourists in 2004. Since then, cousins Bernice Palanca-Go and Chantal Ysmael-Nubla decided to take over. As Palanca-Go puts it, “The idea was to provide tourists with accommodations in a homey and relaxed atmosphere. It is like their home away from home.” The good news is, guests can rent out the entire house, for as low as Php11,550 per night during the off-peak period from July to October, which is much more affordable than booking 12 persons in a hotel room, any day!

For inquiries contact the Manila Sales and Reservations office at (+63 32) 807.5043 or Boracay at (+63 36) 288.5808, Tel/Fax (+63 36) 288.5883, Mobile (+63 917) 538.8855, Email y_smael@yahoo.com/ inquiry@chalety.com/inquiries@chalety.com or visit their website at www.chalety.com.