Beach House Construction, New BNB & Bar Philippines

[@intelligence0321]

Her little girl is the cutest kid on the island. May God keep her safe all of her days. ❤

[@honestbrokertko]

i agree!with that but mike is still the biggest loser on the island,who manipulates any blogs that he doesn't like

[@marianaval4404]

The owner of that property is very lucky for you to fix or renovate their house so after you leave they have new and renovated place,I just can’t imagine how long you’re gonna stay there to at least worth the expenses that you made,enjoy your place!

[@moingbok]

He explained at the beginning of this vid. He gave the rent price, the renovation cost and those numbers combined in a monthly price over the 2 year lease. Hard to provide any more thorough information than that.

[@honestbrokertko]

i agree.

[@gordon.Jacko1055]

@@moingbok as an investor it does not make sense to me 🤔

[@locker1325]

​@@gordon.Jacko1055I questioned the wisdom of this also. But he's an adult making adult decisions. To him it makes sense.

[@gordon.Jacko1055]

@@locker1325 I stand corrected. He’s doing a great job. 👌

[@EvelinHolmes]

The rooms are nice but it needs a coffee machine for early risers . Coffee and sitting at the beach.😍

[@NightLetterLondon]

Wow, how lucky is your landlord of the house. You are basically rebuilding his property at your own expense (I assume). I hope he plays his part and gets on with giving you a beautiful wall, front to back, to screen that vacant land. You are doing really good things (and making such good decisions) both here and at the Beaver. You are changing more lives than your own (and that is the best part of course), well done to you.

[@susanlazenby210]

Just right on time of you showing accommodations, this will help not only your viewers but also others who are planning to visit Roxas city. He’s so innovative and has excellent artistic interior decor ideas👍🥰❤️. I’ll definitely stay in that place when I come to visit next year when I retire🥰. Thanks a bunch❤️❤️❤️.

[@honestbrokertko]

i agree

[@DeborahOlson-r2n]

I am just glad you maintain the organic looks of the house.

[@Heyjoeintheph]

Thanks for showing where we can stay when coming there. That bed and breakfast is where I will be staying when I come .

[@honestbrokertko]

me too,i'd love to take a look at the construction

[@stevenhull5025]

I'll sleep on the beach for free and then have more money to spend at Beavers.

[@stpaff]

Does anyone else think Michael moved in with Laura, and Kat was just the exceptional bonus? Dude the way you ran down to the beach to check on her, and the excitement in your voice to hear it was her choice...From a very straight male, that was beautiful! Congratulations on everything!!!

[@maxiefrankie3372]

That's very inexpensive n can generate Money, fun with Friends n good heath to be busy.

[@Gmantrini]

My thought was a little too fast, but I don’t know when it all started with them, nevertheless I wish them all the best. Home, new family, and bar/restaurant, blazing fast🙏👌🏽

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

Give it a year and see?

[@stpaff]

@@VerifiedVIPMember If he has a year that touches his soul it's worth it. You, however, should live life more positively. Negative attracts negative. Best of luck to you!

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

@@stpaff Nothing negative. It's a rebound relationship. Give it a year and see.

[@AlanaW2567]

All the projects are fabulous but the most important project is making that beautiful child’s life the best it can be because in the end she will be holding your hand. The house and the bar will be in the distance.

[@honestbrokertko]

i agree,that is definitely how it goes

[@locker1325]

That b&b was real nice. Very well decorated. Loved how he repurposed ild furniture. The multi family space was very nice. Nothing like sheltered open air dining. Kat is so much more comfortable on camera now. Your very trusting of your staff. Even watching your daughter. Laura really looks like Mom. I hope you're getting enough sleep.

[@drewnc6196]

Things are so going your way in a positive direction. God has a plan for you my friend.

[@alveradavis9537]

Everything looks fantastic ! Again, God Bless all 3 of you …. You, Kat and the little cutie ! 💗💗💗

[@jsully4064]

Hope the work on your home gets finished fast. Casita Juan is a very nice place. Looks like a very relaxing place to stay at. Thanks for the video, Michael...Jim

[@andeanderson1306]

Hoping you are getting compensation like reduced or rent free for repairs and upgrades which increases the property and resale value. You are a great guy for doing this

[@OLHIPPIE420]

Michael you are a very talented individual with some awesome architecture ideas, I’m going to visit your in roxas when I retire from USA. Dude you rock man…

[@lornapecaoco6468]

Always like and No Skipping long adds ..🎉🎉🎉 Magandang Buhay Michael and have a good Day and more Blessing to come !🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Nice HardiFlex. My father retired at Jardine Davies Inc in 1998. It was one of their products. They are the nationally authorized distributors to retailers.

[@ScottDBloom]

Looks super nice Mike great what a change already I like it a lot

[@aceedmond8053]

Love your channel!....Using your imagination and vision and putting it together!... God bless!

[@FINIPINES]

Beach house is starting to look great 😊 I'm really enjoying your vlogs, they give a lot inspiration 😄 I'm coming to phillipines soon with my girlfriend to experience phillipines culture for myself 😊

[@faustinodibauda251]

House is coming along really great I like how you worked out all these little design problems that you had and there are no longer problems. Really starting to look great

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@faustinodibauda251 the company we used had all the great ideas

[@locker1325]

That enclosed room looks great. I wonder why high R value insulation is not a thing in the PI. It would save buckets in air conditioning. I'm impressed at the skill of the construction crewy. Especially the carpenters. Not sure I like the financial deal you made but I will trust your judgement. Are termites a huge problem in the PI? I'm excited to see how it turns out.

[@jimdouthitt2831]

Hello. He's a flash in the pan. They will filet and cook this nice smart dude. Can't own bus here as a tourist! Rent and invest huge for Landlords. WOW

[@locker1325]

@@jimdouthitt2831 although it makes no sense to us. He's got to have a plan. Somehow he has to make money. He just has to. As for renovating the house. That's far more blurry. There's no money to be made. Just a home for his family I guess.

[@temujinkhan6326]

That bednbreakfast is pretty nice... I love the retro look but there are some deco that kind of clash with it but like I said really nice.

[@lukelucas68]

Coolest place in the world, Mike! Good job!

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Direct view of that island.

[@MikeWood-yc1er]

A great job, house looks modern and upscale.

[@wintersojourn9356]

It is so hectic, but suggestion, I’d make time to continue with Illustrado in the old stomping grounds. I’m not knocking the RC stylists before I’ve seen their work, but it wud be a relaxing & refreshing break for Michael every so many weeks…. & Illustrado consistently provided THE LOOK. 🔥

[@jlynnburton9718]

Everything is coming together & looking good.

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

20:53 love this bnb

[@tomhunter2623]

Michael place looks great. Glad my friend Nonoy is helping. The Beaver looks great. I think I will have breakfast at the Beaver Sept 1 or 2nd depending how I feel with the hour change. I do miss Roxas City but I am having fun in the US with my kids and grandkids. Keep the videos coming they are great.

[@ZoKitchen]

Good morning 🌞 pretty philippines!! Looking good 👍🏾

[@frankkie3849]

Guys doing the work are really good,,thanks for sharing,,😊

[@litobalanon2865]

I was inspired by your project, Sir. It gave me an idea - I am a manufacturer of SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) here in PH, patterned after the American technology. I plan to do the same project using my SIP, an innovative walling system!

[@bert671]

michael, i suggest storm shutters or even thick plywood ifor typhoon protection all the windows and glass doors

[@88Kent33]

Thats bnb place did look quaint was nice.

[@eduardomanalili9154]

I wish for the best to your new business the best has yet to come.

[@rinaparis2012]

Lucky owner!

[@kathifailor4660]

Hi guys!👋HEY JUST AN FYI At the beginning of your video when you were talking about Hardie board when you came in through the doors into the bottom of the house, right when you came in through the doors to the left you were talking about the board and that first board I could see light coming through from the top all the way down like a stretch of light coming through which means at a certain angle you can see daylight coming through because the board isn't far enough over or they're not. I don't know but you probably want to make sure there's no light AKA air coming through because that was a lot of daylight I saw coming through your Hardie board. I don't know if you saw that, but if you look at the video you can see real quick. A whole bunch of light coming through on that one side so I don't know if they're going to caulk it or what they do to fill in that Gap Because you said you're going to have air conditioning and if there's little gaps of air / day light 😅 coming through That's going to make your aircon electric very high

[@vilmaresol9093]

Michael its agood investment here in roxas city.wist to visit your place on the beach!

[@mpowers6653]

I am your new subscriber, the only thing would like to say, be careful whatever project you’re going to build that you don’t lost any money and time. “ Protect yourself and Do your research well!

[@smartbiz888]

It's coming together nicely, Michael! So much potential that you're realising... The owners should be very thankful you've moved in... Will you be able to extend your lease after 2 years? I could see living there long term...At least until you've decided on some land and build your own place (maybe keep this one too as a rental for weekend use)... Keep on keeping on...Loving it! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea he said he is happy to have me his plan is only to save the property for his grandchildren so it's great if I stay much longer

[@ripwff7502]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife You are one person with all those bar hours. Maybe open much later on nights you stay open later? And for the temporary hours just leave a when we open sign before you leave the night before?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@ripwff7502 yea we are closely looking at the hours so we staff for the need

[@bobbylim8213]

Looking Good . I bet the owner of this property is very glad to see that improvement especially not coming from his pocket?

[@wintersojourn9356]

Maybe a few more outdoor outlets? For Xmas & other outdoor lighting plus the charging electronics, tools, outdoor toys of Lara, etc…when outdoors ? Never too many outdoor outlets… (from a main Lighting Elf).

[@cbadventureandcooking2599]

I saw the opening i must say your potoential is amazing my family canadian we support u i may come 1 month vacation leave ,but omg i want that burger also that fish and chips

[@MyIslandRetreat]

Very interesting seeing Philippine construction methods vs USA. Not sure what kind of codes that have to be met but I know you are busy to reply to subscribers so will keep watching.

[@timtarr9364]

Here!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣what codes.... it's all about who you know

[@iteliano]

@@timtarr9364 I suppose I could build a 5 story structure in front of beach home properties and nobody bats and eye? Sweet

[@timtarr9364]

@@iteliano it like I said it's all about who you know and who you get to do it and who they know I played hell purchasing our property in the mountains everything I did I was getting slammed with skin tack I finally found a guy who was the contractor here Filipino he got my fencing permit my building permit and built us a small native house Ran electric and water constructed septic tank so we could move in and start the building phase of our house it's a real pain in the ass here good luck if you do it

[@angelocalima6338]

The Philippines had a building code. It is protection for the owner to follow building codes. Why is it, if someone gets hurt and has a casualty? Believe me, a lawyer will come to you to sue on behalf of their clients.Dont underestimate PHILIPPINES LAW it will bite you big time .

[@gringogg1780]

Do it while you're young.. The older I get, the less flexible I am to handle changes. Ain't no way I could live in a construction site anymore. I wish you all the best sir! Take care

[@tryscience]

Of course you can... you have the right to reinvent yourself as you wish, when you wish ... Just as this older gentleman shall

[@gringogg1780]

@@tryscience I will check back after a year. Time will tell.. Always wish the well intentioned the best sir, but storms come to all of us. Build your house on rock so the sands don't wash it away is my moto. Best of luck.

[@tryscience]

@@gringogg1780 lol, reminds me of a funny saying. Better to be built like a brick shithouse, than a shit brickhouse. Haha. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@honestbrokertko]

@@tryscience i agree

[@themacker894]

What a beautiful B&B. Love the channel. New viewer.

[@randysalerno6274]

How will the new stairs be configured for the bathroom? Maybe plant those fanned out flat spreading palms alongside the neighbors. Would look awesome as a privacy screen and not take up much space.

[@kevingauthier7973]

No joist hangers in the bathroom?

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Nice Bnb that Casita Juan...

[@nyknicksable]

The B&B is nice but the outdoor spaces will be a little noisy when all the wall a/c units are running

[@jasethejewman]

You have a great life and alot to look forward to ... wish you the very best and like your friends bnb ... when you talked prices is that per week ?

[@riccholland585]

We love the "beaver videos" !!!

[@samiam6771]

Perfect trees for a hammock

[@CatherineToling]

Hi Michael, we are building a bar and grill and small resort at quezon province. Could you please tell us the width and length of the block Canadian Beaver is built on. It was excellent watching the development of the bar and grill. Cheers Cathy and Geoff

[@mariateresabonnin640]

Nice bed and breakfast

[@stevenhull5025]

Too small for the price

[@Philippine-Life]

This will be the best bachelor pad EVER! 😂 This place and part owner of a bar!! WOW, HOME RUN 🏃‍♀️ 🤙

[@honestbrokertko]

it's only day 5 .mor..o.k so if the bar closed tomorrow and in 6 months almost no one rents his b and b since there's a billion dollar hotel just practically and literally across the road up the road that has an Olympic pool to yourself, gym all a/c all you can eat buffet and king size beds huge room no traffic sounds at 2300php total.while mike's has?and on top of traffic noice is now going to add a boat tow access-WHO ARE 90% of non mike bloggers going to pick-with a outhouse's attached.(as you want to look at it as a logical and business equation)as far as the bar as the house is insignificant same exact bar -that previous bar owner ,the one where might inherited from and is standing on top of well, yeah he opened too ,and now??...so what's a real home run for me!!the bar door STILL!! OPEN from 700!! days from now,when the lights are on 4 years !!from now,in 10 ,you guys are setting yourselves up for disappointment him accolades for getting to the start!! and 1st base!! to take your analogy and for accolades for that but 1st base doesn't automatically=a home run= meaning your going to then automatically somehow skate into home run and score!!

[@honestbrokertko]

really??! home run

[@MattOlshove-fk7us]

Talk about a tiny home i guess easy to cool 😊

[@greg_regher]

One week since the opening and congratulations. Does the Canadian Beaver starts accepting phone and online orders for delivery to residential and offices nearby?

[@Joe-mz6dc]

33:46 just a suggestion and it's a small thing but it might actually look really cool if you varnish or clear coat those bamboos on the wall. Some of them are looking a little ragged and if you put fresh clear coat on them all the way down it will look very clean and professional

[@nede5936]

Michael, would you consider replacing the fence with glass fence so you'll have an unobstructed view of the water? Just a thought. Good luck!

[@claylifto2356]

Nice to track your chat on the GPS. The Canadian Beaver shows up well currently.

[@ronvaz2008]

The build is looking good. Congratulations. Where you're going to cook, did you provision for a vent/exhaust system?

[@okamsug]

They have an outside kitchen.

[@jamesnichols2511]

nice to see progress. and nice to see other places to stay while in that city. your bar looks amazing, was wondering if you have beaver hats to wear. that would be like advertising your bar if you wore one everywhere. I would definitely buy one and wear it, I'm a hat guy. I may be an old salt, but I'm a kid at heart.

[@wintersojourn9356]

I luv hats too! But it is far too warm a climate in the Phil, I am certain. Maybe he could have a nice brimmed hat designed that incorporates a small fur accent (like a feather on a cowboy hat). There are so many magical designers, tailors & haberdashers in the Phil. I truly believe (certain) Filipinos can make anything, & beautifully. Not all. But those that can…woweee. Like beauty from …nothing…

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Actually Monday the red cowboy hat come and we will have a local seamstress make maple leafs for them

[@wintersojourn9356]

Yes those will look great! But James, if I understood correctly, was wondering about beaver fur hats as a type of logo for staff & for you & as merch. It could be a nice merch item but I don’t think it wud be too big a seller, just due to the climate. & many no longer choose fur, but I’m with James, nothing beats fur hats, etc…in WINTER.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@wintersojourn9356 yea not the plan for here

[@jamesnichols2511]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I was referring to maybe baseball hats with the beaver logo on the front. no fur.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Your bar reminds me of a sign on one in an old western movie. "Bartender Wanted, Honest and Sober....Will Settle For Either."

[@wintersojourn9356]

I can see what you mean with the lighthearted humor & an Old West feeling, to me it gives more the obvious rustic Mom & Pop or Tatay & Nanay beach/Far off Island vibe…but I can kinda see the Ol’ Frontier West thing too…kinda maybe…not so much though, except the cowboy hats!🤠💛But I don’t see the “settle” part, this is only the beginning, but high quality/high standards are paramount to everyone involved, it seems to me. Sir Ray was a senior or chief? bartender on an international cruise ship. The competition for those positions is fierce & it is a grueling pace. If you made it there, you’re the crème.

[@lornapecaoco6468]

It looks good if you put Door and Window Screen to avoid Flies and Bugs and Mosquitoes to come inside the House 😮😮😮😮

[@rusco1948]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS

[@okamsug]

The house is going to look very nice when done, I'm sure.

[@mayainuk600]

Take it slowly,dont rush…they are right,give it a year coz things may change.

[@johnholiday3094]

Roxas seems like a cool place to stay you look young how do you do this without CPP & OAS

[@tig3rjax494]

You may have answered this before. But are you still on a tourist visa? How is that working? It makes me nervous to get a place with a short visa. The house is looking great can't wait to see it completely finished.

[@okamsug]

Visitors visa can be extended up to 36 months, especially those with a business in the country. And can be extended after that so long as you have the business.

[@floren879]

Amazing 🤩

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Content galore.

[@honestbrokertko]

yep,iam sure he had a lot of source material to work with

[@PabloNaidasjr]

Bro mike is this your permanent house to in roxas city

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Love it.😊

[@tryscience]

I'm surprised the framing in the bathroom ceiling, those three* central boards, are only supported by nails through the ends of the board, instead of resting on the wood that they are nailed to. Alternatively, you could put metal brackets that securely fasten the cross beams to the outer perimeter support, that way you won't have any unpleasant surprises at some point in the future.

[@honestbrokertko]

that is not a very good idea,it should be fine enough

[@Mary-zd8xo]

That will be a good place for weddings, birthdays and company celebrations.

[@honestbrokertko]

at least he won't have his butt washed out to sea,now

[@kleerogers]

$467 CAD a month for this ocean front place, good deal!! $5,000 to renovate is also good. How long is your lease?

[@honestbrokertko]

10,000 plus maybe now 15,000 for a 3 year short term RENTAL mike lewis what a genius!!and since we also for a minute would ourselves that ocean!!!NO ONE VLOGS IT SPECIFICALLY NOR BARELY SHOWS THE ACTUAL OCEAN AT ALL, and of all people just one mike family splash were the camera angle sucked and the water looked U.K average!!YET ALMOST ANYWHERE ELSE, many show the ocean and no one is ever on it 3 people on the entire horizon a day=THE OCEAN IS A NEGATIVE!! almost less than zero beach during ave high tide anywhere,fast and dangerous waves muddy beach, not fine sand,muddy water!!that's why we reconsidered a beach front home in part there.even there and 90% of all philippines you can find a fully finished real nice beach rental for the same 345.00. if you were factually right?!?MAYBE

[@charlesetienne6037]

In Seychelles any house on the beach if you do not have over 100k pesos per month just forget it. This B&B if you do not have 10k per night here forget it.

[@ericjohnn3599]

Mike we wish you well in your business and all. Rule #1 never reveal your financial status. just golden advise. godspeed michael

[@lorryrowe3012]

True

[@Cap_management]

Rule #1 All Filipino think, that foreigners are rich. They dont understand, that most Americans are broke and if you would tell them, that people live in tents on sidewalks in US, they will not believe you.

[@nows1567]

The downstairs don't seem to be much higher than the tide, wasn't that the reason the ground floor was left as it was ? I mean, since it could be flooded in a storm. Now you have electrical outlets there, my oh my, seems a bit risky 😆

[@bran-qt7ds]

Yeah places like that usually leave the downstairs open so that storm water can flow past the structure instead of knocking the structure off it's pillars due to the pressure of storm water against finished walls. I'm sure he's not overly worried about it because he's only renting though.

[@honestbrokertko]

@@bran-qt7ds i agree with the 1st but a big question about the latter risky at the least to me.enjoy

[@scalper68]

How much design input do the owners have?

[@bigeizsupportgroup1427]

Good morning

[@Pappy7064]

Instead of creating a new door for the lower bathroom you should just close in the area where the normal bathroom door is. It will give you a short hallway and possible storage area completely inclosing that area with the rest of the house.

[@honestbrokertko]

iam not sure that's a good idea,to costly.mike needs to save as much as he possibly can.he has a lot of bills.

[@komentator9125]

I'm afraid those glass slides would easily break / shattered in case there are storms and very strong winds (Signal no 3 or 4). You should put steel railing reinforcements that you can just slide down to cover your glass doors.

[@okamsug]

They can be boarded on the outside with plywood when expecting strong winds or typhoon.

[@raymondcox3585]

i ike the check out time in the philippines 12pm if i can remember

[@malloywest8766]

Always let adds run 30 seconds to help channel I think 👍🙏

[@TheRocketrob3]

Never

[@lencampa9049]

Dream coming to be on your place 😊

[@codywy5579]

Do you see any kiteboarding there? 🤔🤔🤔

[@omarzamora4822]

34:00 she's baby sitting that's still a job tell her to sit down because she stood up as soon as you pulled up Lol way too respectful take it easy on your workers ❤ 😁

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

What happens when a typhoon hits?

[@bumpyjohnson635]

He’s in trouble if that happens

[@mojo573]

Good thing you didn't name your channel. That Philippines Life Adventures. Your adventuring days are over for a while😊

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The seahorse is the logo, thats also the shape of the Province of Antique...

[@woodrims]

I think you needed more than a two-year lease. At the end of that time, the rental value will be considerably higher, and I suspect you'll want to stay. Will you be paying a much higher price? If so, you'll be paying for the improvements all over again. Good luck with your business.

[@honestbrokertko]

i agree

[@honestbrokertko]

I MISS MIKE!!who's now on a 3 day trip to boracay!!i will miss him and his loving sycophants!

[@Trafalgher]

When he says 4,5 as a price, what does he mean?

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

I also didn’t understand. He said 2 places were 2-7 and the other place was 4-5. $27 & ~$45USD?

[@TvShots]

@@ShikokuFoodForest Yea took me awhile to compute when I was in the PH. 4,5 means 4,500 pesos.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@TvShots Thanks! I got it now. Interesting way of saying the price. I wonder if those rooms are booked far in advance on a regular basis at that price?

[@acccs659]

Are they treating the bamboo with borax? I read that bamboo will last a lifetime if treated with borax, otherwise it will rot.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The others are Solignum for termites. Thoroseal also.

[@carydbman]

Suggestion: Get the security guy a new uniform with shorts and short sleeved shirt. I feel for all the security people fully dressed in the heat. At least give them a choice. Be the first and start a trend. Cops in the southern USA often have uniforms for the heat.

[@wintersojourn9356]

I think it wud have to thru the security firm, Lionheart. But maybe Michael could suggest it to his friends (the owners).

[@wintersojourn9356]

⬆️addendum/correction : uni change wud have to be approved (prolly), thru the security firm….

[@mslim164]

The attap roof may not survive a typhoon.

[@Man-In-The-Home-Stretch]

Having been in the building trades / inspections industry for 30 years, I am concerned about the way the contractors framed those walls on the bottom floor. No proper headers for doors and windows, and it makes me wonder what else they got wrong. It's kind of scary. The silver lining is that it's not your house, so when problems manifest later, it's possible you won't be living there then. The Beaver looks like a great hangout. I hope it's wildly successful for you!

[@honestbrokertko]

i love you mate,i have been stressing the same things,hopefully he'll state that he's appreciative!! of the free advice!!he doesn't like to be by extension upstaged by any post on his own perfection!!but will be happy to clandestinely use it for himself, it now blatantly appears

[@Cap_management]

Why is it scary? These hollow walls will not kill you even if it fall on you. Only scary thing is the entire house standing on 4 pillars, which have been weakened by making holes in them to attach walls to them. Philippines is place with regular Earthquakes and strong typhoons, so entire first floor could collapse. Thats the scary part, not walls and windows.