Not many fly to let property investors are fortunate enough to own their own private island to rent out.
Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp, is said to own an island in the Bahamas; Steven Spielberg reportedly took a shine to the Portuguese island of Madeira and Mel Gibson chose Fiji as his location but they tend to want to keep these private and secluded.
But although most Fly to let investors cannot afford a whole island, they are being given the opportunity to have their very own slice of the Cacao Pearl - a pristine and private heart shaped tropical island in the Philippines complete with luxury properties ready to rent out.
The island has 3km of dramatic coastline and coral reefs and is located within the world-renowned Palawan archipelago. Cacao Pearl also boasts four marine reserves and two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visitors can chose from eight different beaches or disappear into a hidden cove for a romantic picnic, sunbathing and a swim in the tropical waters.
Cacao Pearl is one of 1,780 islands that make up Palawan, an island province in south west Philippines and is known as one of the most romantic spots in the world.
The chic residences have been designed exclusively for Cacao Resorts by former film art director Antonio Calvo (Love Actually, Pride & Prejudice). It is a carbon neutral resort and utilises renewable energy sources; uniquely all net profits from the resort are invested in philanthropic projects through a Foundation which has been specifically set up to aid local community projects.
From the residences you can walk and pick mangoes and orchids for your breakfast tray. Then perhaps a dip in the hand crafted sunken deck tub followed by a relaxing hour or two in the Cliff Edge Spa where they will create bespoke oils.
The island residences are delivered in one or two bedroom configurations each with its own private nature-scaped garden estate of 800-1500 sqm.
Bespoke residences are available to anyone with specific ideas or room plans. The properties are being marketed in the UK by Experience International and prices are from US$300,000 fully furnished and ready-to-rent.
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