Candahmaya A-frame villas in Basey, Samar

Family-hosted in Basey, Samar

Come and recuperate.

A-frame villas, greenhouse-to-table meals, farm life, boat rides, Sohoton, Basey heritage, and the Eastern Visayas circuit - hosted by the family who built the place with their own hands.

Choose your kind of stay

Packages first. Villas included.

Candahmaya is not built for anonymous room nights. Each stay starts with a conversation so dates, guest count, meals, transport, and local experiences can be shaped around the group.

2 nights

Come and Recuperate

The weekend reset

A quiet weekend shaped around rest: farm mornings, sea air, home-cooked meals, and a sunset boat ride under San Juanico.

Couples, tired parents, burned-out professionals, and anyone carrying too much.

  • 2 nights in an A-frame villa
  • All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch
  • Farm, garden, kiddie pool, and beach access
  • Sunset boat ride with San Juanico Bridge views

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4 nights

Come and Discover

The full Eastern Visayas circuit

Sohoton, Basey heritage, San Juanico from the water, Kalanggaman, farm life, and family-hosted meals from one rooted home base.

International travelers, couples, and small groups who want depth over checklist tourism.

  • 4 nights lodging with hosted meals
  • Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge day
  • Basey heritage, banig weaving, and cooking session
  • Kalanggaman day trip coordination

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3 nights

Come Together

The family occasion stay

A kid-friendly hosted escape with farm activities, easy adventure, family meals, and optional celebration touches.

Families celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, holidays, or dedicated time together.

  • 3 nights across villas or main house by group size
  • Kid-paced Sohoton and family boat ride
  • Egg collecting, rabbit care, and garden harvesting
  • Optional cake, decor, photography, and special meals

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Stay spaces

A-frames, farm air, and room to gather.

Villas are matched to the package, guest count, and occasion during the inquiry conversation.

Candahmaya A-frame villas nestled in the jungle
Bamboo A-frame

Kawayan Villa

A warm, intimate villa for couples or small families who want the quiet close.

Our signature bamboo-crafted villa, featuring a private loft, soaking tub, and open-air tropical bathroom. Designed for ultimate natural relaxation.

  • Signature bamboo architecture
  • Private loft sleeping space
  • Outdoor soaking tub
  • Open-air tropical bathroom

Basey as the gateway

More than a day trip from Tacloban.

Candahmaya turns the attractions around Basey into a rooted stay: less logistics, more meaning, and enough space between adventures to actually breathe.

Sohoton Caves

Insider access through the Candahmaya network, not a faceless day-trip booking.

San Juanico by Boat

See the bridge from below, with light fishing or a sunset cruise when weather allows.

Basey Heritage

Church visits, banig weaving, local artisans, and the stories that day trippers miss.

Greenhouse-to-Table Food

Home-cooked Waray and international meals using herbs and produce from the property.

Farm Life for Kids

Garden walks, animals, egg collecting, rabbit care, and a kiddie pool that earns its keep.

Kalanggaman Coordination

A premium day trip option with advance coordination and realistic timing from Basey.

Inquiry first

Tell us the dates, the people, and the kind of memory you want.

Share your package interest, guest count, kids' ages, dietary needs, airport pickup plans, and any occasion details. Candahmaya will reply with the best-fit stay and a custom quote.

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Candahmaya sea and farm view