If this place is not so well-known it’s probably because it’s actually more of a quiet retreat than a summer get-away for fun-loving Filipinos. Since it is privately-owned and not very accessible plus the rather not so cheap entrance fee (P100/pax), the owners have kept the island in this state. The owners have erected a grotto and some religious icons behind the island in a way of the cross and hosts religious retreats.
They have floating cottages, swimming pool and rental boats for boating activity. The owner also allows other guests to stay in their accommodation overnight. Food, however is not prepared so guests have to bring their own, there is no corkage fee. For overnight guests, though, food may be pre-ordered with the staff since there are no stores in the island.
There’s actually a jungle behind the resort area and that was what really caught my attention. Unfortunately I didn’t have a zoom camera back then, but it would be great to go back and do some birding at Marbuena Island.
Images: Other Journeys 