Enigmata Treehouse Ecolodge
Maubog, Balbagaon, Mambajao, Island, Mindanao 9100 Philippines
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Enigmata Treehouse Ecolodge celebrated its charm as a prime cultural destination and being a unique destination in the world for over a decade expanding the network of travellers, artists and environmentalists. In 2014, the management was burdened by the proposed construction of a diesel power plant 100 meters away within a residential area built by a private corporation in partnership with the local electric coop supported by the local government. Enigmata treehouse stood against the diesel power plant among a few other local people. A campaign was launched to stop the construction until up to this day due to its environmental pollution including noise pollution. It is unfortunate that a small island cannot choose sustainable renewable measures in energy consumption while there are better solutions to prioritize the needs of the locals over commercial purposes. Enigmata served the community all these years as a artist and training camp for the local teachers, youth and children, It has been visited by people from more than 90 countries and supported by several local and international benefactors in its biodiversity art education and cultural-based and art education. The vision of a green eco-living was the aim of the treehouse to go off grid. The operation dwindled, the staff come and go, the operation suffered. It was hard to envision a future for Enigmata Treehouse next to a diesel power plant. Recently, a tragic event happened for unknown reason the treehouse was burned down October 22, 2015 around 1:44 am with undetermined cause of fire. We stopped operation and now planting a forest to heal the land. Everything has a reason. The fire calls for purification, change and newness... Thank you to those who understood the purpose of Enigmata more than just an ecolodge and those who supported Enigmata all these years... The inner fire of Enigmata keeps on burning. What is left standing amidst the debris is the intangible heritage that I wish to grow and blossom in the hearts of the children. Let this memory of beauty be monument of the heart.
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BoondocksGirl wrote a review Apr 2018
Misamis Oriental Province, Philippines1 contribution2 helpful votes
This place is by far one of the best places I've stumbled upon. I only learned later that it was included in the Lonely Planet guide. The place made Camiguin one of the best places to visit. The hostel burned down and unfortunately there is no news of its rebuilding. Here's hoping it will once again be brought to life by its fascinating owner.
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I met 2 ladies from CDO port going here in Camiguin, I think God sent me these 2 folks since I have no clue where to go in Camiguin. We arrive aroung 7pm in camiguin and my newly found friends asks me to just join them in Enigmata. There is no way to get here at night but to rent van or any transpo you could find, the way here is dark. I don't know how to describe the rooms which is like a treehouse. The place is stunning and I never thought such place exist. The owner is kind to provide us good service. Gave us mosquito blanket. The food is superb especially their homemade pizza. Try their pasta too. There is a library where you can find good books and has tables and "duyan" where you can lay while reading. The price is not expensive. I will definitely recommend this to my friends.…
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Date of stay: November 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Someone has really spent a lot of time and ideas on this hotel. It is very nice and the staff are great people. If you are on Cameguin to get adventurous, pick this place. There was however a lot of times I fell frustration about the place being so badly maintained. Usual toilets that doesn't flush, kitchen with a lot of gadgets that you cannot use, lamps that doesn't work. A lot of things without structure that never get cleaned, and things that could be fixed so easy. There is a electric kettle, but I cannot use it and it just stands and collects dirt. Why? There is nice tea, but it is all wet, old and full of ants. Why? I wish they just could fix the small things because overall this was great!
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It was understaffed, no restaurant, and lacked a few light bulbs. It also looked abandoned from the outside. But when we got into the Eagle's Nest floor, I was stunned with the space. Artwork all around. Even in corridors and the reception area. It's not five star but there's really something about the place that pulled us in. We also got to meet cool people staying at the place. The only staff we ever interacted with was this one girl and she was very accommodating. 10/10 would go back again. If you're into posh sea-side resorts, this isn't for you. But if you want an escape from the usual stuff, give it a go. Did I mention there was so much space? The two "floor" bedroom is probably 20 sqm. And the living room + kitchen around 60 sqm. Check the photos!
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: If you can splurge a little, get the Eagle's Nest!
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It is a lodge like no other. We had the place all to ourselves. The kids felt like they were coming home to the province and were just playing in the treehouse. They climbed the EaglesNest lookout point while I watched the moon while laying on my back. Like many people, my family lives in a comfortable concrete home in an urban city and in a high end condo residence. To be back here in nature, in a tree house and be reminded of being close to nature and all the life around us is a gift. At 5:30am the birds were already chirping. The beds are comfortable, there are mosquito nets and electric fan. The room is huge, one can do yoga, dance and anything else. There are hammocks in every nook and is comfortable to just sleep and just read. There paints were peeling in the rest room but everything is functional. We even loved the native kitchen. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, open to new experiences, come to Enigmata. Tonight, one of the resident artist will even teach me how to make dream catchers...:) It is an unforgettable experience for my family.…
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Location-wise, it is a bit far from the highway and there are not so much transpo going out. This is actually very bad during the night. This particular disadvantage was magnified because we stayed during Fiesta and I'd like to go out in the evening. There are not much lightposts on the road going to the highway. Aside from that, the place is really unique! We stayed in the Eagle's Nest and we had a good time going to the top and seeing Camiguin.. The reception is also very responsive when we asked for a transpo going to the airport the next day.. The price is also a bit high (>PHP1000) compared to other places in Camiguin. Drivers also don't recommend this place. I'm not sure but I think they can get commission to those places they recommend.. I would recommend this place for someone who want some unique experience...Other than that, no.…
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Try the Eagle's Nest, it is the best. At the top of the tree house!
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We arrived late afternoon to celebrate our anniversary. It is 650 meters up from the highway, but the Mambajao jeepney took us right up to the door for ~20 pesos. We rented the Eagle's nest, which was HUGE for 2 people, but fun to climb around (three "floors" of treehouse, plus a dining/lounge area)! We've lived in the Philippines for almost 1 year as volunteers, so some of the things that may have bothered me before, didn't phase me...ants on the floor, bucket showers... If you think of it as "glamping", it is pretty awesome! They had a mosquito net for the night, a fan, and the breeze can blow around you if you leave the shutters open. (Side note, we paid 1050 php for the Eagle's nest, but the dormitory is MUCH cheaper. We paid over 1500 php for a room at another location during Christmas holiday, and still had ants!!) We were the only guests at the time, so we had drinks in the restaurant (open, nipa-style), and then a decent dinner served. It was very private, since the dining area is separate. They arranged a Hibokx2 hike for us in the morning, but gave us a wake-up call, and brought our breakfast to our "suite", which had a nice woodsy view. Pancakes weren't as good as the previous night's pasta, but I loved the fresh fruit. They allowed us a late check-out after hibokx2. Pros: unique--everything is a piece of art good customer service private arranges tours (better than where we stayed at Christmas) hammocks wifi Cons: rustic (ants, no air-con) aging a little no change at the desk (but went and got some for us!)…
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Despite reading terrible reviews... we still opted to stay here seeing how beautiful it was. We were discouraged by our driver and told us there are other places for us to stay. regretfully, after all the warnings...and the sign we still opted to stay. It is really a unique place.. beautiful concept but it was full of insects. I cannot blame the insects becauce by nature the trees are their habitat We asked them what time is the last call for dinner, the receptionist told us it was 8PM we arrived 7:45, but was told that they could not cook anymore because they were out of gas. We were not able to sleep well and woke up very early because insects were everywhere. We just wanted to leave immediately. Sad thing there was no one at the reception. there was no one to take our orders for breakfast..no one to assist us in checking-out. We left.... just like that maybe because we were already paid. This is a good place to go just look around, take photos but not a good place to stay.…
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Date of stay: May 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The place seems interesting as I looked it up on its website. But it's terrible over-all. Upon arriving late in Camiguin, around 8pm, there is no public transportation going to the place. From the Benoni Port, we took a jeep and alighted at the main highway going to Mambajao. Enigmata is around 2km walking distance away from the main highway. At that time of the night, walking there felt really creepy since the road was very dark except for a few lights coming from the houses, and houses are quite far apart from each other. We have to ask several times for directions. When finally we arrived, I immediately asked to be assisted to our room since it has been a long, tiring day for us. I have booked for the backpacker's room, and much to my dismay I didn't expect how run-down the place was. Sure, it was supposed to be an artists' haven of some sort, but that doesn't mean basic cleanliness and maintenance has to be sacrificed. It was raining when we checked in and our room has no real windows, it was only covered with patches of cloth, so spatters of rain kept coming in, our mattresses and mosquito nets were wet, good thing I brought my malong. Since most of the tree house structure is made of wood and bamboo, the place smells that of termites and common bathrooms are filthy. The food is average and rather expensive for its quality. Service is slow. Overall, the place is only good for a day visit, the structure and some exhibits can be something of interest but the place is being run to the ground - literally. We checked out the next morning.…
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Date of stay: January 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The treehouse hotel was great! Fantastic experience, huge room in what looks like a treehouse, but having electricity, water and WiFi. No luxury here, pretty low key so not for the fancy-oriented, but very different that your usual hotel experience. Playing the drums with other guests and hotel staff a plus. Water turns off for a while after a long shower.
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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