WARNING: A VERY LATE POST: Since 2017, Batangas shaped up as my favorite place to go to whenever I want to recharge and reflect because It's accessible and has got the nature city vibe without compromising your quality vacation. Early 2019, We've decided to go back again to give a thought about everything that happened to us last year. From the battles that we have fought with my Mom and her passing. This time, in Nasugbu
Yes, just like the title of my review. If you want a place to relax, disconnect, or detach from the hustle and bustle of the city, this place is perfect for you. My wife and I went here to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. I must say that we're in the right place to be in the moment, to connect, reflect, and enjoy the site.
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| Main room |
The place is perfect for couples and families. We had our reservation on Agoda, which was great because it was "pay the property at check-in." We already had our reservation online before paying, which I think trouble-free for customers like me who don't want to bother paying or booking online. We got surprised that we were the only customers during our entire stay here. It felt like we've rented the whole place.
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| Outside Calayo, the place is dominated by mountains and islands |
Pros: Clean facilities, swimming pool, nature province vibe. You got to try their authentic Italian dishes. (especially their Pomodoro) A bit pricey, though, but it's worth it! The beach is 80 meters away from the resort, which would only take you 2 to 3 minutes. After getting off at Nasugbu terminal, you can go to the market first and buy foods to eat. The reservation doesn't have free breakfast, so it's a must to purchase food before checking in.
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| You'll be allowed to cook during your stay. You'll have your set of cooking wares and gas range! |
Cons: You will be staying in a bamboo house which is suitable for six persons. When the receptionist found out that we're only two, she said that we wouldn't be able to maximize the booking since it's for six people. But I didn't mind because we were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. They should consider upgrading their air conditioner to at least 1HP. It gets hot, especially when you're cooking, and the house is too big and a.5 air conditioner is not enough. The owners are Italians. They were renovating their kitchen, so we heard noises during our entire stay. But they've done it during the day, and again, we didn't mind at all! They should also let their employees wear uniforms so that people would be able to recognize them easily. No TV!
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| It's like your typical sala in the provinces during the '80s-'90s. This is my favorite spot in the house! 2nd would be the main room! |
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| that .5HP AC is not enough. Never enough! |
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| On the 2nd floor; you can say that this is the 3rd room |
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| View from the 2nd floor |
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| 2nd room, good for two persons |
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the Terrace
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modernish CR with hot and cold shower; not bad
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We didn't have the signal here. You need to go by the bay if you want to get a decent reception. Again, if you're an old soul, longing to be away from the city's busy life, and missing the simple life, this is the place to be! By the way, we paid 40 phpx2=80 PHP for the "environmental fee," but when we checked the beach, there was trash almost everywhere! I hope the municipality of Brgy. Calayo, especially their Brgy. Captain should look into this! We need to make sure that the "fees" that every tourist and visitor are paying should only be used for environmental purposes and not for personal interest!
Whenever I'm having a short vacation, I tend to overlook the imperfections of the place and just be in the moment!
***Disclaimer*** This post is not sponsored. I'm only a sporadic feelingerong reviewer.
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| I like this pic, feeling like a TA-ARTITS |
