EL NINO: There is a scarcity of water in Manila, and water availability is limited to specific schedules. We are prepared to provide you with water in containers if necessary for your usage. LOCATION: Your home away from home. At the boundary of 3 cities – Makati, Pasay, and Manila, you can easily get to all these areas in minutes. This is perfect for those who would like to stay near Makati business district but away from the congestion of it all. You can get the feel of real city living. >>>>>NOTE: When you book, please put the correct number of guests to ensure proper rate calculation. Additional charges applies after the 2nd guest. You cannot book for someone else. The person who is staying needs to be the person to book. Late check in of Php300 applies after 7 pm. Early check in and late check out fee varies >>>>>ACCESSIBILITY: Not too far are 3 among the 29 world’s largest shopping malls in the world – Mall of Asia, Glorietta and Greenbelt Mall. You can also be at one of the top universities in the Philippines - Dela Salle University in 10 mins drive. Major tourist spots like Luneta Park and Intramuros are within 18 mins or less door-to-door. Two and half blocks away is Gil Puyat Avenue (also known as Buendia Avenue) where you can get all the public transportation (bus, jeep and taxi) to go to Makati business district which is approximately 11 minutes away without traffic. >>>>>WHAT IS IN STORE FOR YOU: •Central Location (minutes away from convenience areas and tourist spots) •5-minute walk to restaurants & cafes, cinema, grocery, currency exchange and banks/ATM •Free Wifi . •Hot Shower. Our water heaters are designed for low pressure so that it can handle dry/summer season so the pressure would be weak. All other faucets have normal pressure. Bathroom is small in size. •Kitchen Access with basic wares cooking and dining. >>>>>THE APARTMENT: The whole building has 8 units and 3 commercial spaces at the ground level. It is bright, clean and with internet. We are in a low density building. Only 4 units per floor. It is a walk up building (no elevator/lift). 3rd Floor. Our staff will help you with your luggage from 11 am till 7 pm. It can comfortably fit 4people max. 1 Queen size with 1 full size pullout bed Water is free, please shower everyday as it can get really hot and humid in the Philippines. Towels will be provided (one per person per week). >>>>>>PARKING: PHP 100 per night based on availability. Reservation required. >>>>>HOST: Would be able to provide you basic information how to get the best out of your stay in Makati. Miles, our in-house assistant is going to welcome you. You will be briefed once you check in for directions to the different places you would like to go to and some basic things you would need to know. You can get in touch with her from 9 to 5 at the 4th floor. After office hours, we can be reached through mobile phone or by leaving a message here. Not too far are 3 among the 29 world’s largest shopping malls in the world – Mall of Asia, Glorietta and Greenbelt Mall. You can also be at one of the top universities in the Philippines - Dela Salle University in 10 mins drive. Major tourist spots like Luneta Park and Intramuros are within 18 mins or less door-to-door. The apartment is at a narrow two way street. Be mindful with crossing and be street smart. It is busy during weekdays and transportation and pedestrians are passing by as there are some office buildings in the neighborhood. If you are interested with experiencing the local scene, our location is a typical Manila neighborhood. This is not in the flashy part of Makati. >>>>>CONVENIENT STOPS: (within 5 minutes or less walk) Grocery: Cash and Carry Convenience Store/Deli: Mini Stop Fast food: Cash and Carry Mall (McDonalds, Yellow Cab Pizza, Filipino, Japanese and Chinese restaurants, etc.) Money changer & bank: Cash and Carry Mall Laundromat: Tap and Wash Laundry Shop Photocopying Machine: KBB Enterprise at the ground level of the apartment Mobile Phone loads: KBB Enterprise at the ground level of the apartment Mall: Cash and Carry Mall >>>>>TRANSPORTATION: For door to door pick up and easy access anywhere, download Grab app (similar to Uber). If it rains, you are likely to encounter flooding. It is more advisable to choose for an SUV pick up. You can take public transportation by jeepney, bus or taxi. Take only official, metered or pre-booked taxis. Do not accept rides from people that approach you in the airport terminal. Call the driver if the app shows that the driver is stalled. The gps system in the Manila is not perfect. Your best bet is to tell the driver that you are going close to Buendia and Dian, Palanan side. From the side of Mercury Drug Pharmacy (corner of Gil Puyat and Dian) he can see the addresses going up. Buses and jeepneys can be hailed at Gil Puyat Avenue, also known as Buendia Ave. which is 2 and ½ blocks away (3 minutes walk). >>>>>TRAFFIC: Like in any metropolitan area, you would expect traffic. Depending on where you are going, prepare to add additional 30 minutes for worst case scenario if you are to go to nearby locations. If you are going to Quezon City, Alabang, and other far destinations, expect to be on the road for an hour and a half or more. The best time to travel is when workers are already at work and before they leave work during the weekdays. Do not be surprised if there is traffic on weekends when there is no color coding and all the cars are out; and in the evenings. The call centers are open 24 hours a day. And, from September till December, it is time for busy holiday shopping season. In the Philippines, patience is a virtue. >>>>>POPULAR DESTINATIONS: Below are distance information to go to popular areas 3.1 kms to Greenbelt Mall and Glorieta Mall for shops, fine dining and bars (11 min drive w/o traffic ) 3.2 kms to Cultural Center Complex for Manila Bay famous sunset and Sun Cruises to go to Corregidor Island (8 mins w/o traffic) 4.3 kms to Mall of Asia for shops and bars (12 mins drive w/o traffic ) 5 kms to Robinson's Place Malate for shops, restaurants and bars (14 mins drive w/o traffi(URL HIDDEN) 6.1 kms to Luneta Park via Gil Puyat and Roxas Boulevard (15 mins drive w/o traffic) 7.4 kms to Intramuros via Gil Puyat and Roxas Boulevard (18 mins drive w/o traffic) 7.3 kms to Airport NAIA Terminal 3 via South Express and Osmena Hi-way(15 mins drive w/o traffic ) 8.1 km to Global City via Sout Luzon and Osmena Highway (16 mins w/o traffic) 8.4 kms to Airport NAIA Terminal 3 via Skyway…with toll ( 15 mins drive w/o traffic ) 9.1 kms to Airport NAIA Terminal 1 via South Express and Osmena Hi-way(18 mins drive w/o traffic ) >>>>>MODE OF PAYMENT Offline or cash payments are a violation of our Terms of Service, and can result in removal from Airbnb. We prohibit off-site payments. Paying outside of Airbnb puts you at a greater risk of fraud and other security issues. PAYMENT OPTIONS: •Major credit cards and pre-paid credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, JCB) For pre-paid credit card, sign up for gcash or paymaya. You may also apply a prepaid credit card called YAZZ powered by VISA. This can be secured from Metrobank. SM & Robinsons Department Stores or at National Bookstore Branches. Then load it with money and can use it to charge your booking. •Many debit cards can be processed as credit. If you have a bank card with a Mastercard or Visa logo, it might work. Input your information at the payment section of your profile to verify. •Apple Pay for iOS App only >>>>>RESERVATION: Please provide purpose of visit: (conference, tourism, work, school, etc) Mode of transportation coming to Makati: (plane, bus, car) Estimated Time of Arrival and Departure Provide your ID as well as the people traveling with you. Agree with the house rules after review. >>>>>CHECKING IN/OUT: All guests need to submit an ID such as a passport within 24 hours after booking. If you are a local guest, we require government-issued IDs. We would need a copy of it for internal purposes only and ask you to fill a guest registration form. This is for the safety of all the guests and permanent residents. We cannot guarantee an early check in, unless there will be an available room or if there will be an early check out on the same room that you booked. Additional charge per hour applies for both early check in (before 2 pm) and late check in (after 7 pm) is at Php300 . Please advice the night prior if you are checking out early before 11 am. Charges apply for late check out after 11 am. The minimum age to check in is 18 years old. Anyone under 18 years old needs to be accompanied by an adult (21+ years or older). >>>>>HOUSE RULES: We want you to have a comfortable stay. Please let us know if you need anything or have any concerns. If we do not hear from you, we assume everything is okay. If you are planning for an early, late check-in or late check out, please let us know in advance. We will try our best to accommodate you if the room is not busy. 1. Check-in is after 2PM, Check out is at 11 AM 2. Late check in fee of PHP300 after 7 pm applies. 3. Early check in and late checkout fees apply. Rates vary. 4. Please put the correct number of people coming upon booking. The booking rate is for 2 people. In excess of 2, additional charge of Php750 or $15 per person per night. 5. Third party booking is against Airbnb rules. You cannot book for someone else. The person who is staying needs to be the person to book. 6. No guests would be allowed in the premises other than those who were included in the original booking and paid. Visitors and guests of guests coming, no matter for how long, will be charged Php750 or $15 per person per night as long as the unit is not over capacity. If no payment is made, all of you would be denied to enter the unit and would not be refunded. No exchange of guests to cover for unused nights. 7. All guests need to submit an ID such as a passport in Airbnb messenger within 24 hours after booking. If you are a local guest, we require government-issued IDs. We would need a copy of it for internal purposes only and ask you to fill a guest registration form. This is for the safety of all the guests and permanent residents. 8. Parking is 100 php per night depending on availability. Reservation required. 9. No smoking or vaping. Penalty charges applies. 10. Quiet hours from 9 pm till 9 am. 11. No parties or events. 12. No pets. 13. Deposit and signing of contract required for 1 month or longer stay. 14. No drugs, no gambling and any other illegal activities. 14. No eating and drinking on the bed. >>>>>ADDITIONAL NOTES: 1. Guests are allowed to use the unit but please respect the items and the space as if they were your own. 2. Help us conserve electricity and water by turning off appliances, lights and faucets/taps when not in use. 3. Please ensure that the unit is reasonably clean and orderly before you leave like when you arrived. Wash your used dishes and put out the trash to avoid attracting pests. We have penalties if you leave the place disorganized and messy. 4. The premises is under the 24/7 surveillance CCTV cameras. Nevertheless, guests are responsible for the safety of their belongings. We are not liable for any loss or damage. 5. Close the doors behind you for safety and to prevent mosquitoes from coming in. 6. It is not advisable to drink tap water everywhere in the country. 7. The in-house assistant will welcome you and answer your queries or help you with things you may need. She is the one to be advised about your check out time. Call/ text , message in Airbnb or use the intercom to speak to her. 8. Request for hairdryer, iron and extra blanket if you need them. 9. Please advice if you need anything or you have any concerns. 10. Change of towels is once a week. Long term stay cleaning is on the middle of the stay. >>>>>ADDITIONAL FEES/PENALTIES: 1. Late check in of Php300 applies after 7 pm. Early check in and late check out fee varies 2. Parking: PHP 100 per night based on availability. Reservation required. 3. Guest of guest or additional person not included in the original booking (no matter how long they visited and including less than one hour), Php750 or $15 per person per night. If no payment is made, all of you would be denied to enter the unit and would not be refunded. 4. Additional Cleaning fees of Php 2,900 or $50 would be charged if the unit is left disorderly, trashed, messy and far from condition of what the unit was like when the guest arrived. 5. Any signs of smoking would be charged at Php5,800 or $100. 6. Smells that lingers that need to be aired out: (a) Heavy cooking and frying strong smelly food like curry spices, fish, squid, shrimp and dried fish is not allowed. (b) Bodily secretions. Violators would be charged Php 5,800 or $100 7. Stained towels replacement $8 or Php500; Stained Bed sheets replacement $30 or Php 1,800. 8. Lost keys and damage door locks charge is Php2,300 or $40. 9. Airbnb may charge your credit card on file for any violations. >>>>>TAKE NOTE that we are: - a home accommodation facility - we provide very basics needs so we can make our price competitive. - every Airbnb is different so do not compare with other accommodations. - During summer season, the Philippines has an “el nino” so there would be low pressure or scheduled water supply. We have a water tank for reserve. However, we request that you conserve water. - After a hurricane or a storm, some utilities might be affected like power/electricity or internet. Rest assured we would contact the corresponding providers. If there is no service, it is affecting the whole of Metro Manila so be patient. - During the holiday season particulalry Christmas and New Years, there are more people using the internet within Metro Manila so this would impact the service. >>>>>We are NOT: - providing a 5 star hotel service - like your home where you can get all the comforts and amenities you would need