Friday, April 11, 2014

OKLAHOMA ISLAND RAFI'S RESORT: A Scenic Getaway of Misamis Occidental


Oklahoma Island Rafi's Resort aka Oklahoma Beach is a hidden gem of Misamis Occidental. It is situated in Baliangao, the northernmost town of the province particularly in Sitio Cabgan, Brgy. Punta Miray. The resort occupies 4 of the few islets of the sitio. The 4 islets are interconnected with wooden footbridge, the longest is 30 meters. The resort can be reached through a boat provided by the management. The resort is a perfect place for swimming, sunset watching, picture taking, beach hiking and enjoying privacy.

I know you are interested to get the resort's contact number. So here it is--- MARK- 09152317772.



And here's my short tale...

I and my wife, Hazel, happened to bump into the place one weekend. It was quite a long trip but it's all worth it. For sure, we really had a great time... 

 THE ARRIVAL
After an 8-hour trip from CDO, we finally reached the entrance of Oklahoma Beach in Brgy. Punta Miray, Baliangao. We proceeded to the reception and headed to their private port where the boat that would take us to the islets awaited for us.  
The reception

The wooden footbridge to the port

  
The bamboo port
  
The boat that took us to the islets
The welcoming view of the resort

The reception at the islet
  
The footbridge to our humble cottage 



WAITING FOR THE SUNSET


Upon arrival to the resort, we took a short rest. Then we observed the activities of the locals in the surroundings. We waited for the sunset and enjoyed its magnificent view. 














THE SUNRISE


 The next morning, I woke up earlier than the sun while my wife basked in the comfort of our cottage in the islet. I caught the sunrise and got a dose of sun on my darker-than-tan skin.





That is our cottage!







 BEACH STROLLING AND PICTORIALS


When the sun was finally up, we enjoyed the crowd-free golden sands and had our photography session. We strolled to the other parts of the islets and posed freely as no one else was around.  

  























THE DEPARTURE
 If only we could stop the clock, we would stay there as long as we wanted. It was time to leave the place and our hearts were bleeding. The place never disappointed us. Its beauty, serenity and wonderful scenery are truly worth a comeback...  






HOW TO GET THERE:

From CDO- At Bulua Terminal, take a bus with direct trip to Dipolog (The trip includes barge ride from Mukas to Ozamis City). Drop off at Calamba. Take a habal-habal direct to Oklahoma Resort.


FEES and CHARGES:

CDO-Calamba (Aircon Bus)- P380.00
- Barge Fare from Mukas-Ozamis- P25.00 
Calamba-Oklahoma Beach (Habalhabal)- P30.00
A roundtrip boat ride costs P50/each (no minimum number of pax)
Room Rates are reasonably priced at P700.00, P1,200 and 1,800. 
They offer breakfast at P150.00 and short orders at P200.00. 

The resort is electricity powered. 

For booking and inquiry, please contact MARK, a friendly personnel of the resort at # 09152317772. 
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45 comments:

  1. Earl (Suroy Pilipinas)April 16, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Karon lang ko kadungog aning lugara. For sure, adtoan namo ni one day. :)

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    1. trekeroApril 21, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      it's waiting for you, earl. you will really enjoy serenity and privacy here...

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  2. carylJuly 9, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    hello just wondering kung pila ka oras ang byahe sa bangka paingon sa island? and naa ba mo pics sa ila mga rooms??

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    1. TREKEROJuly 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM

      caryl, in less than 30 minutes makaabot na sa island. regarding the rooms, i can say they are reasonably priced.

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  3. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Can we do our prenut shoot here?

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    1. TREKEROJuly 21, 2014 at 6:15 PM

      sure, Bonna! the place is so good for photoshoot. less crowd and really private.

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  4. DylanOctober 15, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Pde ba magdala tent for overnight?

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    1. TREKEROOctober 19, 2014 at 4:00 PM

      thanks for passing by, dylan. regarding the tent pitching, please contact Kian of Tourism Office for more inquiry at 09274782579.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 29, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      Hello po. Sino po ba ang Head Tourism Officer ng Muicipality of Baliangao?

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    3. TREKERODecember 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM

      The designate Tourism Officer of Baliangao is Kevin Christian "KIAN" Chua. He can be contacted at 0927-478-2579.

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  5. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Hello i am just wondering how to get that place if ur from
    Ozamis to the oklahoma beach

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  6. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Is there a place to stay for 3 days?

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    1. TREKEROApril 7, 2015 at 11:37 AM

      Hi, Charmie, thanks for dropping by. From Ozamis, just take a bus bound for Dipolog and drop off at Calamba. Single motors can be hired to Baliangao or directly to the resort. You can stay at the resort's accommodation for days. For other places to stay, please contact Kian of Baliangao Tourism Office 09274782579.

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  7. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Is it a safe place? I never been that area just wondering.. How long it takes to get there if ur from ozamis?

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    1. TREKEROApril 8, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      yes, the place is really safe. it takes around 2 hours getting there from ozamis.

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  8. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Can bring car to oklahoma?

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    1. trekeroJune 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM

      sure, but only at the reception. and i know they are responsible for the safekeeping...

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  9. UnknownJune 10, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Thank u for the answer..

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  10. UnknownSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Can we bring food?

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  11. UnknownSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Can we bring food and tent at oklahoma?

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    1. trekeroSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:38 AM

      thanks, elzred.

      corkage fee applies to food especially for large groups. but it's so negotiable with the management.

      there's a small area for camping on one side, but better inquire through their tourism officer regarding tent pitching.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 10, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    Do u have a service car that can pick us from Calamba and how much?

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    1. trekeroOctober 13, 2015 at 9:41 AM

      Hi, anonymous. Thanks for checking out my post.

      I was only a visitor of the resort. Sorry I am not aware if the management has service car. The one we coordinated with was Kian of Baliangao Tourism Office 09274782579.

      Thanks.

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  13. LezOctober 28, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Good day sir, aside sa 09274782579 nga contact number naa pakay lain na contact number sir kay the number is incorrect namn sya ug tawagan. Hopefully sa inyung response soon sir. Thank you kaayu sa imung blog. We want to have vacation with my family in oklahoma, and because of your blog I know oklahoma is a wonderful place to visit. :)

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    1. TREKERONovember 4, 2015 at 11:25 AM

      hi, lez. here's a number of a very friendly resort personnel MARK--- 09152317772. hope this will help you. enjoy your vacation...

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  14. AnonymousOctober 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Hello po, any number to inquire bout the resort please, kian nos. Is unreachable..thank you

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    1. TREKERONovember 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM

      hello, here's the number of resort personnel, MARK--- 09152317772.
      thanks. enjoy your vacation.

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  15. UnknownNovember 26, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    magkano po yung mga rooms nyo good for two persons?

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  16. TREKERONovember 27, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    hi, maricar. the lowest room rate they have as of now is 1,500 for two persons. please contact MARK for more inquiry--- 09152317772.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    wow! nice Kuy! i will include this in my bucketlist! from Ate xtine lgu-maramag

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  18. TREKERODecember 21, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    thanks, ate christine...
    i really recommend a visit there with kuya rick and the kids...

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  19. UnknownMarch 10, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    Hi, me and my cousins are planning to stay there this weekend, may i have a good working phone number to contact for a inquiries and room reservation?

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  20. TREKEROMarch 23, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    hi, gerald. tnx for passing by. please contact MARK for updated rates. his number is 09152317772.

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  21. AnonymousApril 19, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    I will be traveling by car from Diplog City how would I get to Oklahoma Island Rafis Resort to the Recieption Office Of the resort in Baliangao ???

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    1. TREKEROApril 20, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      thanks for reading... from dipolog, proceed to calamba via dapitan. from calamba, take the crossroad going to baliangao. in baliangao, ask direction from locals how to go to the resort.

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  22. UnknownMay 18, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Good evening sir, pwdi ba magamit ang cottage for overnight? How much is it?

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    1. TREKEROMay 23, 2016 at 9:05 AM

      hi, joel. tahnks for dropping by. yes, pang-overnight ilang rooms. Room Rates are reasonably priced at P700.00, P1,200 and 1,800. They offer breakfast at P150.00 and short orders at P200.00.
      please contact their receptionist, MARK for updated rates. his number is 09152317772.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Hello, good Evning! do they have a smart contact number?

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    1. TREKEROJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:15 AM

      hi, marifil. thank you for reading. you may inquire from mark if they have smart number. just text him first at 09152317772.

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  24. TREKEROApril 10, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    hello, melba. corkage fee depends on particular menu. room rates range from 1,200-1,800. i'm not sure of the kids' age that will be exempted for boat transfer fee. for further updates and info, please contact their friendly staff, Mark at 09152317772.

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  25. Leah KaeirOctober 5, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Every week-end I used to pay a fast visit this site, because I’d like enjoyment, because this web site conations certainly fussy material booking genting first world hotel .

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  26. UnknownOctober 28, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    magkano po yung entrance fee?

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  27. UnknownNovember 17, 2018 at 2:23 AM

    anha mi diha unya larga mi iligan taodtaod around 3am

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