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(SPOT.ph) It's been a long, exhausting year. Needless to say, we're thankful for the little breaks we get in between—from the short but sweet weekend staycations with friends and family to the long weekends we've spent just to recharge. As we welcome a new year, let's look back at the best Airbnb listings near Metro Manila that made each vacation "The best vacation ever!"
Hey, no pressure. If you haven't been to any of the Airbnbs listed below, you can always carry over the plans to the 2024 holidays.
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Here are the best Airbnb listings we found in 2023:
Balai Urunjing
Teresa, Rizal
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/1rkPoR
Rates start at P7,420 for up to five guests per night.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Teresa, Rizal, just an hour away from Manila, Balai Urunjing emerges as an exemplary 373-sqm industrial-Balinese sanctuary. This private haven has a one-bedroom villa with three beds and three baths, a tropical garden and patio, an al-fresco dining area, and the best part: an infinity pool adorned with naturally alluring green sukabumi stones imported from Indonesia.
Cactus and Tides
Botolan, Zambales
h/ttps://airbnb.pvxt.net/VmKYRA
Rates start at P25,071 for up to eight guests per night.
Cactus and Tides is a private 8,000-square-meter beachfront property that has a mix of bohemian and rustic looks—with a touch of modern industrial. This two-story villa has a foyer, two bedrooms: a king-sized bed and a family room with a king-sized bed, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, two toilets, a patio by a dipping pool, and a beachfront access with a breathtaking view of a sunset. Guests can opt to start a bonfire at night or camp outdoors if the weather is nice.
Villa Adara
Alfonso, Cavite
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/g176Lr
Rates start at P21,682.36 for up to 15 guests per night.
Villa Adara is the perfect place for a staycation for larger groups, as it can accommodate up to 15 guests. With such a big capacity, the house has three bedrooms in the main house and two bedrooms in the backyard, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a living room, and a separate bathroom. There's a backyard with a swimming pool and a shaded outdoor patio where you can lounge, but if you want something a little more healing, the villa can get you free access to Pepa's Farm, where you can interact with farm animals, such as sheep, turkeys, rabbits, and horses—if not, you can explore the Tagaytay City proper, which is a five-minute ride away from the Cavite Airbnb.
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Casita Lago
San Pablo, Laguna
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/B09ye1
Rates start at P11,980.08 for up to two guests per night.
Casita Lago, a cabin in San Pablo, Laguna, boasts a panoramic view of a lake and a lush mountainside. The rooms, or casitas, are simple, one-bedroom spaces with a bed, toilet, bath, and a private outdoor patio. Most of their rooms are for romantic getaways, but they have a room that can accommodate a larger group of six people. There are free rafts for guests who wish to navigate the river or go fishing, but there is also a swimming pool that's shared with other guests.
T&A Penthouse
Antipolo, Rizal
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/WqzdJP
Rates start at P9,871 for up to six guests per night.
The T&A Penthouse is a 200-square-meter rooftop villa that covers the basics: It has a bedroom, an equipped kitchen, toilet and bath, and a living room. The viewing deck with an infinity pool makes this private penthouse stand out. This is the best spot in the penthouse to catch a spectacular sunset view with the silhouette of the Mega Manila skyline.
Salud Batangas
San Jose, Batangas
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/nLvEj6
Rates start at P15,000 for up to six guests per night.
Salud Batangas is a 1,200-square-meter property with three main sections. The main house has floor-to-ceiling windows in the front and back. The space has two large beds with built-in pull-up beds, a dining room and kitchen decked in rattan furniture pieces, and a gorgeous bathroom with flooring made of gravel. The other main areas of this property are the pool area and a lush garden with a secluded mini-glasshouse used for guests who want to have a massage during their stay.
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Asteria Villa
Pandi, Bulacan
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/6e1dXK
Rates start at P9,500 for up to six guests per night.
Asteria Villa, a Bali-style property in Bulacan, is a 300-square-meter private villa with two bedrooms: One room has a king-sized bed, the other has two queen-sized beds; a bathroom with a door leading to an outdoor bathtub, a functioning kitchen, and a lounge right beside the swimming pool made with Bali-imported sukabumi tiles. If you don't mind lounging, swimming, eating, and watching Netflix nonstop, do bring something to keep you occupied during your stay.
The Apricity Mountain Villa
Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
Villa 1: https://airbnb.pvxt.net/R5onY9
Villa 2: https://airbnb.pvxt.net/vNvj1d
Rates start at P5,000 for up to eight guests per night.
For those who find it relaxing to be surrounded by mountains, The Apricity Mountain Villas has two rental cabins on a secluded mountainside of Bulacan. The A-frame (two-story villas have a modern industrial design, with basic kitchen appliances, a toilet and shower, a dining table, and a dipping pool. Each villa has two queen-sized beds and four single-floor mattresses, but for those who want to camp out under the stars, they can provide a two-person tent.
Kalawakan Glass Cabin
Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Y9Yn4J
Rates start at P5,700 for up to six guests per night.
Another Bulacan Airbnb that made it to this list of bests is the Kalawakan Glass Cabin, a 5,000-square-meter half-glass cabin up the Doña Remedios Trinidad mountains. The layout is quite compact, as with most cabins, but the smart design doesn't make it feel cramped. There's a living room with a sofa and a reading or studying area, a bed each on the first and second story, an infinity-wading pool overlooking the mountains, and a bonfire area. Should the guests want, a swimming trip to the nearby river can be organized by the Airbnb hosts.
NUAKH Cliffhouse
Laurel, Batangas
https://airbnb.pvxt.net/75VOLA
Rates start at P7,000 for up to eight people per night.
Located along Diokno Highway, Nuakh Cliffhouse is a modern house overlooking Taal. This 275-square-meter cliff house has a bedroom with two single beds, another bedroom with a bunk bed and floor mattress, and an entertainment room for guests to satisfy their karaoke needs. Guests also have the option to relax outside on the outdoor patio, which can be used for chilling, grilling, and stargazing, or they can opt to take a dip in the outdoor jacuzzi.
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