| People who travel to the city of Tagaytay for | | | | of reasons why it would be a good idea to rent a |
| the first time are awed by the beauty of the | | | | house: |
| surrounding hills and mountains, and the unique | | | | Cost |
| topography of Taal Lake and its volcano. | | | | The cost of renting a house is infinitely less than |
| Tagaytay City is an hour and a half's drive south | | | | that of staying in a hotel or inn, especially if there |
| of Manila, and it is the usual destination of families | | | | are more than 10 people in a party. A house for |
| and friends who want to get away from the city | | | | rent in Tagaytay normally starts from 5,000 |
| even for just a day or two. | | | | pesos a night for a two- to three-bedroom unit |
| Getting there is relatively easy - driving a car, one | | | | with kitchen and bath area plus balcony, to more |
| would pass through the freeway and exit at | | | | than 10,000 a night for a house with multiple |
| Santa Rosa, then pass through rolling valleys | | | | bedrooms, a loft, complete amenities, and its very |
| dotted with hundreds of pineapple orchards | | | | own private garden and balcony overlooking the |
| alongside wooden furniture and handicraft shops. | | | | lake. Compared to hotels with room prices ranging |
| Visitors know when they are nearing Tagaytay | | | | from 1,500 to 5,000 pesos a night for a standard |
| when they see the first fruit stands lined up along | | | | room for only two people, renting a house is a big |
| the sides of the road. Tagaytay is famous for its | | | | ease on the budget. |
| fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, including | | | | Convenience |
| mangosteen, a round, purple fruit with luscious | | | | Staying in a house offers guests the opportunity |
| pulpy white flesh that is slightly tart and sweet, | | | | to relax and be themselves. Staying in a hotel |
| and its plump bananas, sweet mangoes, and of | | | | inhibits freedom in a way, because guests have |
| course, juicy pineapples. | | | | set hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and |
| Another way visitors will know that they have | | | | guests have no chance to be comfortable in their |
| reached the outskirts of Tagaytay is when the air | | | | clothes and outfits. Imagine staying in a hotel or |
| begins to become cooler and balmier. This air is so | | | | inn and not being able to go out in sleepwear. It |
| different from the air in the city, that even a | | | | somehow defeats the idea of the purpose of a |
| whiff of its freshness is enough to rejuvenate | | | | trip to Tagaytay - for some rest and relaxation. |
| visitors. | | | | Some hotels are also quite strict with noise |
| A whole day trip to Tagaytay offers plenty of | | | | especially starting at 10 o'clock in the evening, so |
| relaxation and dining opportunities for visitors, | | | | if people are planning to have a party, a hotel or |
| although it is highly recommended to stay | | | | inn is a definite no-no. |
| overnight in one of its many hotels, bed and | | | | Meals |
| breakfasts, and inns. Because of Tagaytay's | | | | Tagaytay has its share of fancy restaurants and |
| proximity to Manila, it has also become a popular | | | | eateries, and although it's a pleasure to sample |
| place for locals and foreigners to buy property for | | | | what they have to offer, it's also a pleasure to |
| investment or vacation houses. Tagaytay actually | | | | have one's own barbecue and drinks on the |
| started out with many private vacation homes | | | | terrace of a house for rent. Most houses for rent |
| overlooking the peaceful lake and volcano, and | | | | have facilities for a barbecue pit, and all houses |
| just expanded into the ultimate mini-vacation | | | | have their own kitchens where guests can cook |
| destination it is now. | | | | their own meals, as well as kitchenware and |
| For a change, why not stay at a Tagaytay house | | | | utensils such as pots, pans, knives, plates, forks |
| for rent? Since there are many vacation homes | | | | and spoons. The Tagaytay market is a delightful |
| which are not occupied through most of the year, | | | | place to visit because it has a very fresh meat |
| many vacation house owners have decided to | | | | and vegetable selection. Guests can then choose |
| offer their private homes to vacationers. These | | | | to prepare their meals at the comfort of a house, |
| private homes are generally quite comfortable and | | | | instead of relying on restaurants or hotels for the |
| fully-equipped with modern amenities such as | | | | duration of their stay. |
| bathrooms with hot and cold showers, kitchens | | | | Other Amenities |
| with refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves, air | | | | Houses for rent in Tagaytay also have their own |
| conditioning units in each room, and the like. Most | | | | extra amenities, such as a swimming pool, a |
| vacation houses for rent in Tagaytay have a | | | | jacuzzi, a game room with billiard or table tennis |
| view of the famous lake, although there are | | | | and board games, or balconies and terraces with |
| some that are located more inland, but which also | | | | tables and chairs where guests can lounge around |
| have a generous view of the surrounding | | | | and relax. This is perfect for whole day |
| countryside. | | | | celebrations with friends and family, and for just |
| Renting a house instead of staying in a Tagaytay | | | | taking in the view of the whole lake and volcano |
| hotel definitely has its advantages. Below is a list | | | | and basking in the fresh air. |