(+): If the place already looks good on the photos posted, it is so much better in person. You are entitled to use a huge area around the house. It has a decent kitchen. The pool is just the right size. The grill is conveniently located by the pool side. The rooms/beds are comfortable and clean. They have perfectly working aircon and cable tv. The attic is a very comfortable place to stay in (complete with pool table, board games, organ, lounge pillows, etc.). The house keeper also willingly set up a bonfire for us. The place is well-lit, so we had no problem staying until midnight around the bonfire. (-): 1.) When we got to the village, we were not let in because the security guards were not informed of our arrival. We tried to contact the housekeeper, but she said that she could not call the owner because she's using a different network. We asked if she could call the guards instead, but she refused and advised us to wait for the reply of the owner. We had to wait for a good 10 minutes outside until the owner was able to reach the security guards. Apparently, she was able to inform the day shift guards, but the day shift guards were not able to relay the information to the night shift guards. 2.) We arrived around dinner time and we wanted to swim right away, but there were insects and leaves floating on the pool (the pool area is surrounded by trees). Apparently, the rain had just passed before we got there, so we asked the house helper to turn on the pool pump. However, she said that she didn't know how to turn it on, so we just manually cleaned the pool ourselves. To our surprise though, it was turned on the very next day for a brief amount of time. 3.) No globe signal (you have to walk out the road to be able to send a text message) 4.) The road leading to the place is very narrow (at least the route where waze took us). We tried to find another way going back to Manila, but apparently, the main road leading to Tagaytay (which is also the shortest route), is not accessible to 4-wheel cars. 5.) No mall/convenience store near the area. Only a small minimart, so make sure to bring everything you need already. Despite the minor issues we had, we definitely enjoyed the place! We would definitely go back!

No doubt a great house! Clean, spacious and to some extent it's like a hotel experience. The housekeeper is very accommodating too. Will definitely go back!

If you're looking for a quick nature getaway with the perks of comfortable amenities, this is the place to stay. You can swim and enjoy nature at the same time. Then you can do bonfire and roast marshmallows at night. When it rained outside, we just used the karaoke. If you have friends who can play mahjong, you can go to the game room as well. The place is nice, big and relaxing.

Nice and cozy getaway a few hours from manila.

We were very lucky to have found this gem. Ms Sarina is a delight to communicate with, having ready answers to all my queries. Casarina Verde has the 5-star accommodation amenities but with a very homey appeal. Very clean rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and pool areas. The family had a good time just lounging around and enjoying nature. It was a perfect backdrop for a family who just experienced their first ever outing. There are also a lot of activities you can enjoy in this place - swim in the pool, play games in the activity room or have bonfire at night. There are a lot of cats in the area, you just have to make sure that you keep your food covered so they don't eat it. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book and go back again, maybe next time staying longer that an overnight stay. P.S. Casarina Verde also has a very nice housekeeper in Angie, she helped us with our concerns during our stay.

My family and I enjoyed our stay in Ms. Ina's rest house in Batangas. The house is well maintained and tastefully decorated. The view from the garden and pool was very relaxing with interesting spots good for taking photos. Even the kids enjoyed the vacation since they have a playroom at the attic equipped with billiards, majong table, darts and play area for kids. All the rooms were very clean and well kept, and Ate Angie, the caretaker was also very accommodating in our needs during our stay. Added plus was the small kitchenette complete with all the basic cooking needs, they even have a grillery for bbq picnics. The only thing for improvement are the stained cups which can already be replaced. Overall, it was a great experience and will definitely recommend Ms. Ina's place to family and friends.:)

The place is a lot better than I expected. There will be no dull moments because there's a lot the place offers -- swimming pool, kubo, campfire site, karaoke, recreation area, piano, stacks of magazines, poker table, pool table etc. The place is clean and has a homey feel as well. The host is very friendly. I left my compact camera in the house but got it back thanks to her trusted housekeepers.

Sarina's place was a breath of fresh air. It instantly relaxed us after 4 hours of travel. :) The house was clean and very nice. Pool was very nice to swim in. Eveything we needed was there, and the caretaker was always there to assist. Having no signal (phone and internet) made our trip better since we really got to talk and enjoy each other's company!

The place is good, and beautiful people. Her mom gave us "mangga hilaw" which I really love. They told us to go to the places like Tampuhan Cafe and Churches. (Btw, some of the tourist places has an entrance fee.) We love the places and the food is good, well recommended (Tampuhan cafe and Don Juan boodle House). PS their place is hard to find because they have no street "Zamora street" HEHE.

One of the best trips I've been to. Perfect place for people who love to relax along the beach of Lemery and see the Taal Basilica and the ancestral houses in Taal.

There's air-conditioning, great shower (although the toilet's flush is a bit weak), you can cook, and it IS two minutes away from a beautiful, quiet beach + lomihan on the side (a 20-peso tricycle ride away) and the housekeeper at the place is nice too, so A++ for indeed a "cozy staycation" hahaha. Also, if you have any responsibilities like you have to go to church that weekend, there's a church and a kapilya near by :)

Anndrea was very helpful as well as her mum who welcomed us warmly inside their home. We booked two rooms for one night and it was a great place to relax before our Engagement Shoot the day after. Thank you again so much :)

Very gracious hosts! And the beach was just a few steps away!

We wanted to spend some time by the Batangas beach but have a comfy and safe place to stay in. Thankfully, Anndrea's place offered both. Our room was cozy and private. It had all our basic needs. It was also secure within a compound with friendly neighbors. The place was also just walking distance from the beach (free entrance!), which was really convenient. We were able to see the sunset and lounge along the shore. If you want a quick and affordable yet cozy and comfy getaway, try visiting Anndrea's place :)

Location was good and very convenient, the place was comfortable - felt like home! Plus details provided in the listing were accurate

The place is just a 5min walk to the beach but this beach is under maintained and people just throw their trash everywhere. There's also a waste tunnel directly polluting the sea. The ocean view is still magical but the beach is really dirty. I hope the government and the locals do something about this alarming situation.

We had an amazing Christmas experience! All the staff are nice, accommodating and they are quick to respond. I would like to thank everyone in Leisure Farm (esp Ms Anna Lisa) for being such a gracious host. My family enjoyed our stay and the looong travel was so worth it! The house was so adorable! God bless everyone and we do hope to visit again.

Great stay overall. Price is a bit high in my opinion, but in Philippines, this is the price to pay. Anna Lisa and her staff are friendly and available to help you spend a good time. Barbecue is very convenient (still it lacks of light at night) Still, simple but great and peaceful location.

The place is great and very spacious. The clubhouse is good as well with very few people, almost private.

Our group really enjoyed our stay. Some of us opt to just stay in the house instead of following our itineraries. The house was spacious, clean and well ventilated. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. They even gave us fresh vegetables from the garden when we left.

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Lovely home and neighborhood. Both helpers are very friendly and assisted us through out our stay. They even gave us some fruits from the garden. ❤

Anna's place is really a relaxing place to go to if you really want to have time away from the city. Very scenic as well :) House itself is good for bonding with your family or friends because of its open floor plan. Really loved it!! We also got fresh fruits from her backyard which is quite amazing!!! Definitely worth the money :) Thanks again!

My family had a great time. Big house. Quiet and peaceful. A breathe of fresh air. Caretaker and house attendant were very helpful too. My mom, mother-in-law and lola enjoyed the fruit bearing fruits: macopa, indian mango and papaya. Everything is available from pots to pans to condiments and even mineral water. Just a tip, while waze is helpful, going to and from the place can take a bit longer due to the road construction so better have food to binge and water to drink coz it can take longer. Overall, we are satisfied.

Hosts are very helpful, especially with recommending routes and giving directions as the road construction going to Canyon Woods from Tagaytay is still ongoing. House is clean and very picturesque, though because of lack of airconditioning, it gets really warm very early in the morning as the sun rises. If weather is cool, this shouldn't be an issue. Recommending this for those looking for a quick and easy weekend getaway with friends or family.

They didn't inform us that the road to Tagaytay from Canyon Woods is under construction. We had to go around Talisay which took us an hour. The reason we chose Canyon Woods was because we wanted to stay in the Tagaytay area. Staying here deafeated the whole purpose.

This house is in a good and quiet location. It is clean, but a bit tired. I recommend that travellers have their own transportation as the restaurant in Canyon Woods is always out of stock with the food we ordered.

Our host Alma was very helpful, she assisted us every step of the way. The house has a magnificent view of Taal Lake, getting there was a challenge though. Took us almost 2 hrs from Tagaytay proper and the way was too dark!!! Highly recommended to leave when the sun is still up.

We had a great time, place is recommended for group gathering.

Overall worth spent the money..vey homey

Nice place for a huge family

Awesome house, gorgeous view of the lake. Best overnight stay in tagaytay by far! Johhny was very acommodating. Place is very tidy and all the essentials are there ie complete kitchen tools, clean beddings, heater. Ate Marife is also very accomodating and very helpful. We look forward to having another vacation at this place. Thanks Johnny! :)

Aldy quickly responds to inquiries. He is very precise with details and accommodating with our requests. A fine gentleman and convenient to engage. Will definitely book with him when we go back to Canyon Woods.

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We are so grateful for giving us the opportunity to be back again after 10 years in that wonderful, quiet place for a family bonding. Thank you also for your time in constant communication with us. We hope to be back again and we'll surely recommend it to our relatives and friends.

The place was nice and quiet. If you like scenic views outside and if you're a nature lover, you will definitely enjoy the place. However, I think it needs some improvement and repair to some rooms particularly the rest room downstairs. The jalousie window glasses need replacement and the setscrews at each end were not fixed, thus making the glass slide downward. Also, the airconditioner in the upper room is not working so it needs some repair. It would be more convenient for those staying with a family or group. But overall, we loved the place.

We enjoyed our stay at Kathrene's place. She was very accommodating despite our late check in.

Nice and quiet place to stay

The place is very cozy and clean. The host is quick to reply to my questions and very helpful. The caretaker of the place was also very quick to answer especially with answering my questions regarding directions.

Kathrene was very friendly and helpful, and can be reached at all times, although only via mobile. Location is good as it's near the clubhouse, pavilion, and the hanging bridge. The house is a bit old and needs maintenance, esp. the appliances such as aircon and TV. I haven't seen the caretaker during our entire stay, even during check-in and check-out. It would have been easier to settle in if there's someone to show us around, even for a few minutes.

Cool place

Kathrene was very accommodating and accessible, she was always one call away whenever we have any questions or concerns. The place was pleasant, but the neighborhood was certainly the scene-stealer. Nice, quaint, and peaceful, it was so relaxing and serene. I would certainly like to visit again :)

overall the place is cool, it has good ambiance, it has quite neighboorhood, and a clubhouse but you have to pay 500/ head to use the pool, out of this amount the 200 can still be use for spa/ food/ other amenities just ask for Katherine's endorsement before availment.

Joyce's home comes with a lot of history. Considering the age of her house it is maintained very well. Even though she was not around, her very polite and helpful caretaker Raquel ensured everything was taken care of. I have a eye for detail and must mention and commend her house keeping team as the place was very clean and dust free. The local breakfast menu was excellent along with their homemade hot chocolate, Filipino tapa and crispy fish.

We enjoyed our stay at Joyce's ancestral house. The house is within walking distance of the Basilica, public market, restaurants and most of the other historical houses in Taal. It has its own gated parking area so you can just leave your car and walk around.

A century-old house, “Casa Regalo de Boda” or “Wedding Gift House” is the most gorgeous, most vibrant, and most nostalgic among the two dozen remaining ancestral houses of Taal. It was a dream come true to finally spend a night, pretending to be an Ilustrado, in my most favorite traditional Spanish-colonial bahay-na-bato in the historic town of Batangas. The house was built in 1870 and was originally owned by two of the wealthy funders of Philippine Revolution – Don and Doña Villavicencio – both hailed from Taal’s affluent families. The whole upper floor has sunny bright and beautiful interiors – the walls and ceilings are mainly painted yellow and enhanced by curlicues, fleur-de-lis patterns and murals. They look so warm, playful and whimsical, very pleasing to the eyes. The sala furnished with life-size mirror, chandelier, figurines, tables and art nouveau chairs with carved faces, paintings, lamps and grand piano is a showcase of fine elegance and opulence reminiscent of Victorian era. The cuarto principal has a charming four-poster bed, a study area and a prayer nook filled with numerous religious figurines and a mesa altar. The room where I stayed is a smaller but equally exquisite room with enchanting bamboo and butterfly wall design. It is also equipped with an American period toilet. Staying overnight comes with a hearty Taal breakfast in the beautiful comedor. Ate Raquel, the wonderful caretaker, personally prepared the rich and thick mainit na tsokolate, and the sumptuous tapang Taal and daing, with rice and eggs. Though I haven’t met Ms. Joyce personally, she’s a warm and very helpful host.

We could not have chosen a more wonderful location to stay in Taal. The city of Taal is absolutely charming; we found it to be the loveliest small city we visited while traveling the Philippines. It was not overwhelming at all, full of old-world charm, rich history (the birth of the revolution!) and friendly locals. The house itself is a living museum, and if you've ever found yourself wanting to move into a museum, here is your opportunity. Every detail of the home is restored and well-kept, and as owners of a Victorian-era home in the USA, we were truly impressed by the state of this home. It is kept just so and pristinely clean. Wake up on an 1870's bed, surrounded by gorgeous antique furniture, enjoy a deep bath tub in a spacious bathroom, walk out of your private room to enjoy the morning breeze on one of any number of balconies, and then go to the majestic dining area to sit down to a royal breakfast. The first morning, we did our best to try to finish it, as it was so delicious, but there it was too generous of a spread, including an enormous pot of the local rich hot chocolate. The location is perfect, a short walk from anywhere you might want to visit within the walkable town. On school mornings, there was a bit of noise once classes started, but you are likely to be up by that time to begin exploring your surroundings. Try the nearby Cafe Feliza, located in another historically important building, for some of the best food in the country! The house's staff was incredibly attentive and sweet, tending to your every want and need. They went above and beyond, traveling to markets out of town with us to oversee transactions, and helping us prepare a special drink to calm our stomachs when we arrived with some internal unease. We felt like extended family by the end and were sad to leave our new friends, and look forward to staying with them again next time we are in the Philippines! Thank you for everything. We spent three weeks in the Philippines and this was one of our favorite experiences. Do not hesitate to travel to Taal and stay here. You will be so glad that you did!

beautiful house,beautiful town.I like it. amazing exprience.

The house is very well maintained. Raquel is very accommodating and gracious. Highly recommended!

A great place to stay if you'd like to get a glimpse of what it was like to live in a house from the 1800s in Batangas

The house was beautifully conserved, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. They also gave me a background on the history of the house and were as engaging as I wanted them to be. It would have been good to know ahead of my arrival that the town has a 10pm curfew!

My family had the most relaxing vacation at Josie’s house in Canyon Woods. The house was big and comfortable for our group of 17 and the outside grassy areas were perfect for the kids to run around and play in. Everything in the house was well maintained and cleaned and the kitchen had a full size gas stove/oven for all sorts of cooking needs. We hired the cook Josie recommended since we wanted everyone not to stress over meals and that was just a smart decision. The cook, Ate Archie did over and beyond her duties and made us feel most welcome. She even went on market trips with my mom. She, along with Grace and Noel made our vacation memorable. Canyon Woods though cut off from the Tagaytay route at the time of our visit, had tons to offer guests through its Clubhouse and Pavillion facilities. We were told the Tagaytay/Nasugbu road is set to reopen on Thursday, 3rd March. Thank you Josie for hosting us and for accommodating all my requests! We will definitely be back!

The communication is efficient. We have enjoyed our trip which is perfect for family or group getaway. Will definitely recommend the place.

We enjoyed the house, just enough for 11 people but with extra mattresses it can accommodate up to 15. Aircon is not that cold though but we didn't mind.

This was a wonderful Tagaytay experience for us and for my friends. There were 3 families in our group with children from 18mos to 13yo. We arrived mid-afternoon and the homey feel of the house made us decide to stay in for an early dinner instead. We decided to cook since the place was complete with anything we'd need! I love how the house has a sprawling space right next to it, with trees and grass. We felt the cool and chilly tagaytay breeze. The children played games at the small vacant space near the slope and we had fun picking up leaves, twigs and grass. There were so many mattresses so we all had a good rest. Ms Josie was super nice to talk to. I felt like talking to somebody I've known for a while. She replied quickly and was very accommodating. Grace, the caretaker, was very nice as well. Overall, it was truly a memorable trip, and we'd go back for sure.☺️

First of all the Host Josie replied to all my queries very fast as well as the caretaker grace. The house is so big and I love the kitchen too. It has a complete kitchen appliances and cooking ware. We were provided a purified water with dispenser. We arrived at josie's house at 8:30 in the evening and we have to cook our food for dinner. Because of its complete kitchen appliances we were able to cook our food for only 30 minutes. The rooms of the house are so big and the bathrooms are provided with complete toiletries. After our dinner there was a power interruption without notice. I contacted josie because we can't find the emergency lights in the house and she answers in just a few seconds and we were able to find them. Our group World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF,) had a memorable stay at Josie's house for even a short period of time only. All of us enjoyed so much.

Our family had a great experience in Josie's house. It was big and can accommodate all of us. The only downside is that we were not allowed to use any of the country club's facility due to strict implementation of their policies. We cannot blame Josie as it was just recently advised to them. So if you are just looking for some bonding time together with the family I recommend this house.

Ms Josie replied to my queries within a few minutes only. There was Free Purified water and brewed coffee, She is a great Host. The Tagaytay Vacation House is a very nice and BIG House inside a secured Private Residential area . The 4 bedroom house is Very clean and well maintained with a full kitchen and it was all I Hoped for. We were travelling with 10 Senior Citizens, and all of us enjoyed our Stay with no hassle. We would definitely stay at Ms Josie's house again.

Quickest response I've received ever! Confirmed our booking within 1 minute, and endorsement letter followed within the hour. House is very nice and spacious, bang for the buck. Would definitely recommend staying with Josie.

Mr. Chong's place (The Peak Hotel Canyon Woods) was really great and serene. There are a lot of activities to do. The staff are friendly, they even have a shuttle service. Hope to visit again when I have a time.

Chong's place was great! Very secluded so we got to really relax and just wind down from the stress from the city. If you want to just recharfe mentally or physically, his place is the place to be

I would like to commend Mr Chong for the fast and easy transaction. His place in Tagaytay was well kept and has a nice view. Would love to go back to Canyon Woods again.

Our overnight stay here at Chong's place was very good. We loved the fact that it's on a high floor so the view was really nice. Even though there is construction being done next to us (which Chong advised us about) it didn't dilute the scenery and ambiance of the whole place. The room looked as it was in the pictures. 2 beds enough for 2-3 people or a couple with kids. My husband liked the fact that we were in a secluded area which made sleeping at night comfortable. The only downside is the trip going here which Chong advised us about beforehand. Since the Tagaytay-Nasugbu road going to the place is under construction, we had to take the Tanauan-Talisay route. It took as 1.40 hours to get here but the drive was pleasant since there was hardly any traffic. It's just pretty far. I hope they fix the road soon so we can come back to Chong's place soon. If you're looking for a good alternative to busy Tagaytay and still enjoy the views and brisk weather, Chong's property is a good place to go to.

Chong is very responsive when sending him inquiries. He was very flexible and kind by allowing a 3rd person -our son join us in a 2 pax bedroom. He was also clear on the extra f&b fees we need to pay as being inside the hotel complex. Room is clean and is actually a hotel room at The Peak Canyon Woods resort so housekeeping service is superb. no outside food allowed and they will charge u corkage fees so rather patronize the hotel's f&b services. The bridge road from Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway to This resort was closed during our stay so the supposed 20 min ride from tagaytay centre takes us 1h and 10 mins to go down to Laurel and up again the canyon woods road to the resort. So after the first night we just stayed at the resort and enjoyed the 9 hole golf course with beautiful mountain scenery and also enjoyed their spa services. I hope that broken road will be fixed soon as we definitely want to come back and book Chong's place again. Big thanks to Chong

We had a great stay, even though it was just for an overnight booking. Check-in/out was hassle-free, and we got to explore the area from the Peak. The room we stayed in (rm820) was clean and had the complete necessities. The safe's batteries seemed to have died out though, so might be best to bring with you your valuables. Surprisingly, there seems to be a few visitors given that it was a weekend; the clubhouse had a lot of visitors when we ate dinner however there weren't so many people going around the roads and the other facilities which was alright, but could make the roads quite creepy at night since the place looks deserted. Hopefully more people would come and rent out the beautiful houses inside canyon woods.

Great place away from the city to recharge and relax.

Paradores del Castillo now counts as one of my favorite accommodations so far! If you want to escape the noise and hassle of the city, this place is for you! The experience of staying in a room with an old vibe but with modern facilities is just priceless! And the staff are just so courteous, friendly and all professional. Kudos also to the host, Sir June, together with all the staff, especially Ms. Sheila and Ms. Clara, who patiently assisted us from the booking until our departure. My first booking at Airbnb is just worth it. I was first hesitant to book since there are not so much review of the host and the place in the review section. But no regrets! The place, the service, and the people are just so warm and welcoming! I highly recommend everyone to visit Taal and stay at Paradores del Castillo for an awesome, awesome vacation! :)

This place is a perfect fit for nature lovers and those to escape the stress of the metro. Also, the place is suitable for team building events.

The place was secluded and quiet. Safe and sound. We enjoyed how we felt like the only people in the whole property. It's your typical out of town trip resort. People working there were very courteous and welcoming. We would like to go back.

Very serene and relaxing. Will definitely come back and recommend the place. The distance is worth it. Food is not a problem. They have everything there. The infinity pool is awesome. Staff are very friendly and attentive. :)