Peaceful Forest Haven | 3 BR - Bangkong Kahoy

Entire home in Dolores, Philippines

  1. 12 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4 baths
Rated 4.81 out of 5 stars.113 reviews
Hosted by Julia
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Styled & managed by JQ PROPERTIES

Bright & eclectic chalet in the middle of nature preserve. Filled w natural light as entire front of house is glass, facing Mt Banahaw & forest. Styled w/ accent walls, & wooden furniture. Large patio w/ lounge chairs. Fully equipped kitchen, open dining & living w fireplace. No AC as air is clean & cool (18-23°). Fresh mountain spring water as tap.

Trails, birding & hiking tours . Only place in the Philippines where wild Raspberries grow. Hot tub w fee.

The space
- THE HOUSE -

A large 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom chalet with a beautiful view of the forest through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors. Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. Cathedral ceiling. Expansive, 110 square meter patio in front and side of the house with a and lounging chairs. Restaurant just up the hill. The temperature gets cool at night to about 18-22 degrees C. If it is warm at night, fans are available in the home. There is a fireplace for you to warm up by on cold nights.

There is Wi-Fi at the property, however, since it is surrounded by mountains, it can get weak or spotty. You will be able to send emails and respond to messages via social media, viber, and Whtsapp. Watching Netflix off of your devices is accessible at times. Please treat this stay as if it would mostly be an off-grid experience.

Signal is very difficult to get around the house, so plan to be in contact via internet application platforms.

* This house is the only property among all of Airbnb's listings for Quezon Province that has a high elevation with clean air, and cool temperatures (much cooler than Tagaytay).

There are driver’s quarters at the caretaker's cottage next door.

- Master Bedroom -
The Master Bedroom has a new King-size bed and a smart TV. There are also floor mattresses available. Stored on the side is a foldable massage bed for when you would like to book a massage. There is a large en-suite bathroom with a shower, linen and toiletries.

- Second Bedroom -
The second bedroom is in between the other two. There is a new Queen bed, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, linen, and toiletries.

- Third Bedroom -
This bedroom has two new Queen-size beds, available floor mattress, and an en-suite bathroom with shower, linen, and toiletries.

- Living Room -
The open-plan living room has high ceilings, two couches facing a fireplace, another sofa/daybed facing the forest greenery, a work desk, and a TV with Cignal satellite.

- Dining Area -
The dining area has a large wooden table that seats 8 people.

- Kitchen -
The open-plan kitchen has a stove, pots, pans, cutlery, oven, island counter/bar top, and all necessary items to cook at home.

- Patio -
The large outdoor patio faces the forest and is lined with outdoor seating and lounge chairs.

There is a hot tub on the patio with the beautiful view of the forest. The fee to use it is P2,500. Please let us know in advance if you plan to use it as it will be filled with fresh water.

- Road -

The house is located in the mountains and the road is bumpy for the last bit of the journey. There is a restaurant and hotel up the road from us, so the road is used regularly by locals. We suggest traveling during the day, or using the Maps pin that we send in our booking confirmation message.

Guest access
The entire house.

Other things to note
- MEALS-

We recommend bringing groceries to cook at home as we have a fully functional kitchen. The house is quite secluded with only a local restaurant a couple minutes up the hill. The restaurant only take pre-orders from guests to ensure they get the produce. They do have a few small items you can buy without pre-ordering though but this would mean it is best to bring food with you during your stay.

Please let us know if you would like to pre-order meals and select the ones you prefer below so that we can organize this with the restaurant.

BREAKFAST
P200.00 per head minimum of 4 persons

SET A:
Salabat, Fried egg, Tokwa with veggies & Dried Fish

SET B:
Salabat, Vegetable omelette,
Tinapa & Fried Talong

SET C
Salabat, Tokwa Tapa, Egg with tomato & Dried Fish

LUNCH/DINNER
P250.00 per head minimum of 4 persons

SET A:
Chicken Tinola, Kalabasa w/miki,
vegetable nuggets & minatamis na saba

SET B:
Vegetable soup, Chicken Pork Adobo,
Shanghai Kalabasa & Minatamis Kamote

SET C:
Sinigang na baboy, Fried Taro, Lumpiang gulay & Fresh Fruit

SET D:
Monggo soup, Chicken curry, Vegetable
Nuggets & Fresh Fruit

- WEATHER -

Always check the weather and temperature before you book. Always expect that it may be a little rainy as it is in the misty mountains, so bring a raincoat and clothing for wet weather.

- NATURE -

This house is in the forest and is surrounded by nature so expect to see lots of bugs around. Fortunately, the air is quite cool, so there are few or no mosquitos.

If you plan to do a photoshoot in the property, there is an extra fee of P1,500. Once accepted, we can charge the fee after the booking has been made.


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NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE BEDROOMS - Penalty fee of P2,500

NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE JACUZZI - Penalty fee of P3,500

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Dolores, Philippines
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Only 2 hours drive from Metro Manila.
Bangkong Kahoy (BK) Valley is a privately-owned mountain valley at 850 meters above sea level, between Mt. Banahaw and Mt. San Cristobal, a protected national park. The air is clean and cool (18-23 degrees at night). It is safe and secure.
Right next to Bangkong Kahoy Valley Nature Retreat and Field Study Center, which has cottages and a campground - as well as a restaurant with healthy food and organic vegetables.
- SM Mall, San Pablo City - 40 minutes drive
- McDonald's and other restaurants - 30 minutes drive

Meet your host

Superhost
1,687 reviews
4.82 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Property Manager and Interior Designer
Speaks English
I'm an American - Filipina entrepreneur based in Sydney. I have a passion for property design and management. I grew up in Manila, Philippines and graduated from Glion University of Switzerland with a Bachelor's Degree in Arts of Hospitality Management and Marketing. Living and working in Europe has given me a great understanding of quality service and the importance of customer experience. I have also graduated with a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration from Billy Blue College of Design in Sydney. With the properties I manage, I try my very best to provide my guests with a feeling that they are in a "home away from home". My team and I are always available to respond to any guest queries to ensure that they feel comfortable and looked after during their time at the properties. My housekeepers are very well trained in keeping the properties clean and organised. I provide an efficient check-in and checkout procedure for my guests. I ensure that each property has quality amenities needed to provide an enjoyable stay. About me: I'm a very adventurous and friendly person. I'm very easy to talk to and will always try my best to solve a problem. I love to travel and I am a certified freediver and scuba diver. My passion is for business in properties; investing, developing, designing, and managing. Life motto: "A year from now you'll wish you had started today."

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Co-hosts

  • Keith
  • Donnashia
  • Ramon
  • Marbe
  • Pia Marie
  • Kent Justine

Host details

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

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported