5 Reasons Why Overlooking Chalet is the Best in Tagaytay

Have you ever felt a need to be on a vacation like you're just at home but away from home? I mean, a homey place with a holiday atmosphere but no pressure of having a scheduled itinerary - when to get up, eat breakfast, take shower, best time to take a selfie without the chaos of other vacationers crowding the view?  Gahhh, that vacation that you'd like to have another vacation after.

So, I'd figure I want that one with me free of eating/staying on my bed all day but with the luxury of having a grand view when I changed my mind and decided to peep out from my window that is wide-open with cold breeze coming in and cooling off my whole system. 

Well, one certain ice cream day, me and the hubs did just that! We escaped the oven-riffic city heat for 48 hours and relaxed in Tagaytay.

My eager search to experience just that kind of vacation got me into a hidden vacation house in Tagaytay with all the elements to make it the best overlooking chalet I've ever stayed in (yes, put those exact three words in highlight on google and you'll get the same result as this one I'm going to share). 

It's practically hidden, and my descriptive narration were buried for quite awhile, too. 

My momentary ineptitude got me into thinking why I have that big word on my title, ie. BEST. So, this an attempt to write an honest review about a vacation house I've borrowed from its good owners and why I'm five times so impressed. First of all, my big thanks to Ian of AirBnB for trusting us and sharing the house like our own. 

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

What I'd like best about it is probably where its windows and double-wide door leading to its balcony is facing. The chalet is perched on a steep cliff overlooking to a magnificent view of Taal Lake with all the hills and trees that can give crisp air to breath in. I felt that I've totally clean my lungs by just staying on the airy balcony. I'm missing it already. 

Without any qualms on getting down the 160 steps (or less) leading to the first landing of the house, I hold my breath with excitement while mind had swirled to collect a hundred many memories where I can compare this one with and finally sifted to the thought of how far from the usual this house and the experience will be. It made me so happy!

UNIQUE LAYOUT

The first landing of the house are the bedrooms. Kinda weird but as I've said, this one is quite unique. 

Comprising of three King-sized beds and are separated by curtains, the bedroom is the entire second level of the house. Oversized sliding window-capiz walled the second level. Every corner is trying to compete with my attention as each one is boasting its own uniqueness.  

Wash table beside the bed is one of my fav photo booth. ;-)

Richly served, my craving for a change in scenery which I specifically categorized when I was searching for this vacation house was met BIG time! My creativity wheel was oiled enough. 

Just look at the interior which boast a grand character of its own. 

Steps outside the house leading further down to the next level is the living room. It's perfect for lounging.

Its rustic interior is complemented with splashes of vibrant colors provided by paintings on the wall and coordinated with throw pillows.

While we're treated with serenity as neighbourhood is peaceful here, we can still connect with the rest of the world thru their pocket wifi. Which we may not need to. Because all we need is our playlist from our phone ready, turned the blue tooth speaker on and buried ourselves to a book or some magazines before we dozed off. Chill!

Further steps down leads to another lounge area. Don't miss to see the sunset at this spot!

THE FIREPLACE

It's a surprise for us to find a house with a fireplace. 

Being on the edge of the hill where deep water runs below, a cold windy night in Tagaytay warrants this place to burn up some logs and feel cozy woozy with soft music playing on the background. 

Add with some good food and wine, too. I'll leave it up to you to imagine how romantic it is!

THE MODERN KITCHEN

Serious searching is a skill and hitting booking button with excitement is an art for a wanderlust like me. That is the exact opposite of my skills and talent in the kitchen, however. 

But having a kitchen with something like they do in this vacation house, I forgot my lackluster skills in food preparation. I'm so inspired to cook here!  Definitely another reason why I'm so in love with this vacation house.

I tried some easy recipes hacked from the web. And I'll share it on a separate post coz I know how trying-hard, non-chef, busy mommies/career-women like me are but are still wanting to deliver something on the dinner table that their hubs can be proud of. Yes, I really know how to cook...rice and scrambled egg. *smirk

But it's just too comfortable to do my non-cheffy moves in a kitchen like theirs. It's a modern kitchen with all the cooking utensils and equipment ready. Just the skills and the food we need to cook are what's expected from me. Malalim na #hugot ito but I'd like to think I'm a fast learner, naman. LOL. The kind caretaker "Ate Fely" is also ready to help out, if you need it.

So, the cooking happened. And it's yummy! My proof though was gone with snapchat! I just didn't know how to cook and be techy-ready always to brag my momentary victory.

Medyo busy ako na tama ba tong ginagawa ko pose. ;-)

THE VIBES

And of course, it's this positive energy and serenity at the same time that has made me rave about this house. There were moments when I need to slow down, reflect and recharge my creativity. And the overlooking chalet in Tagaytay has provided me the ambiance to achieve them.

It's safe to say, I'm one very grateful vacationer to find this place and spend one awesome weekend with my favorite travel buddy, the hubs. 

Direction to get here: Tagaytay-Talisay Road, Tagaytay, Cavite

And that's why I love this vacation house. If I can magically add something here to make it even better - it's a vintage tub where I can soothe my self over a lavander bath while overlooking the majestic view at sunset/sunrise. Heavenly! 

How about you? What's your idea of a best vacation home away from home? Share it! ;-)

'Til my next wanderlust post,