Forest Hideaway, Off-grid, Tibanglan Covert

Entire home in Kalayaan, Philippines

  1. 8 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Eugene
  1. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the french press.
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Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space.

The property sits right in the middle of a 70-hectare forest and farm land. Abused by illegal logging, with love and hard work by our family elders, the land now boasts of rich biodiversity.

Life abounds in this space. From various species of plants and trees, rare and endemic animals, to vulnerable and endangered birds, all have found home in this peaceful haven.

We share this experience to those who seek.

Disconnect. Breathe. Live.

The space
The property has two separate rooms. One is a detached bedroom with its own toilet and bath. It has 2 single beds, 1 daybed and 1 pullout which comfortably accommodates 4 people.

The second room has two loft single beds, a daybed and a pullout which also accommodates 4 people. This space has a kitchen, dining area and a toilet and bath. We provide basic beddings.

The kitchen has basic cooking utensils, a gas stove and a water filter. Dinnerware is also available.

You may also pitch tents and hang hammocks. If you are a party of more than eight, you may use your own camping equipment for your sleeping arrangements.

Guest access
The cabin is a short hike from the parking spot. Please be prepared to carry in your belongings and supplies. Our caretakers will be present to help you with extra luggage. There is no electricity at the cabin. Wifi and phone signal is spotty, however, our caretakers will gladly escort you to a spot with strong signal should there be an urgent need.

This off-grid property is right in the middle of a dense forest. Surrounded by trees, streams and thick vegetation, this place is a place to get away from the noise. It is the perfect spot to relax, unwind and breathe. For those who seek a bit of adventure, the nature trails are a perfect way to enjoy your stay. An hour hike around this 70-hectare property will take you inside the dense forest, through shallow streams and rice fields.

Wild animals live in the area. For your safety, we advise our guests to stay inside the hiking trails. Though the trails may be tempting to explore, please do not attempt to explore without our local guide. It is very easy to get lost inside the forest.

Other things to note
Our water source comes from the mountain spring, but we do not advise our guests to drink from the tap. We do have a water filter for drinking.

Water coming from the tap may sometimes have a brownish color. If this happens, please seek the help of our able caretakers and rest assured it will be fixed in just a few minutes.

We have rechargeable lamps available. You may also bring your own sources of light like headlamps and flashlights.

Should you need to access signal for your mobile phones, please inform our caretaker so he can bring you to a spot where reception is good. You may also charge small devices on our solar-powered battery.

Please keep the place clean. Do not litter or throw cigarette butts and plastic waste everywhere. Let us all try our best to keep this habitat as clean as possible. Throw your litter in the bins provided.

We advise our guests to wear clothes and shoes suited for trail hike.

You may also ask the caretaker/s for any local produce available. Since farms are just a few minutes from the property, you can support local farmers by buying fresh vegetables or fruits depending on the season.

Please place your shoes inside the rooms at night, do not leave them outside. Insects may enter your footwear come night time.

Look out for the fireflies. In certain nights, especially during their mating season, it's quite magical.

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Kitchen
Free street parking
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines

Neighborhood highlights

Situated on a plateau, the quiet Barangay of San Antonio nests vegetable farms and rich rice fields. The lush forest of Tibanglan and its unspoiled surroundings is suitable for adventure seekers, bike packers, bird enthusiasts, and those who love nature.

Meet your host

Host
53 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: N/A
Lives in Taguig, Philippines
My name is Eugene. Im a lover of nature and Im excited to share our family hideaway to those who share the same love. :)

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 1:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water