The Cabin Resorts 2017
Thursday, June 01, 2017
A new episode with my travel buddies! Here's a post of our staycation at The Cabin Resorts.
Finding the place was easier as we have expected. We took the Cabanatuan bound bus from the 5 Star Liner Terminal at Cubao and dropped-off at Tarcan -- fare is just P71.00.
It was just over an hour of travel time from Cubao to Tarcan. You can always ask the bus boy to let you know where to get off but just to make sure, the landmark is an intersection with a Chooks-to-Go store.
From the drop-off point, all you need to do is ride the violet tricycle that would drop you off at Elcor Compound -- fare is P10.00/ea. Tricycles are not allowed to go inside the compound tho, they will just drop you off at the gate. You have an option to walk from the drop-off point to the compound since it's near, about a 10-min walk.
The big gate seems suspicious (we were too), but this is the right place. There's a small window by the gate and you just need to confirm your reservation before they let you in.
You will get more surprised once they open the gate, it's really a huge compound. There are several things going on inside, like a grill restaurant, a huge house and then some. Here's how far the actual cabin is after passing through the big house:
The total rate (on weekends) for an overnight stay at The Cabin Resorts is Php7,500.00, inclusive with a Php2,500.00 worth of consumable food good for 6 persons.
You can still bring your own food with a corkage fee of Php250.00. Cooking is not allowed but grilling can be requested.
The place is well-kept and very cozy, perfect for staycation with family and a small number friends.
The Cabin has two floors, the first being the activity and dining area and the second floor is the sleeping area.
Here's what's inside ~
The first floor is as cozy as what you see - comfortable couch on the right and the dining area at the left. The room is equipped with surround sound system, videoke, air-conditioning, a stand fan, a small fridge and an electric kettle. The vintage theme of the place is just the perfect feel.
Walking inside will lead you to the porch deck that is separated with a glass slide door from the living area.
At the porch deck, there's a service table for glasses, mugs, plates and utensils. Water gallon with faucet and a box of ice is inclusive with the consumable food fee - these are delivered to the cabin upon arrival.
The fridge is pre-stocked with beers priced at Php38.00 per bottle. You can also ask the caretakers to buy additional food and beverage for an additional fee.
The toilet and shower is located inside by the stairs. It's clean, well ventilated and has filtered water and has a mirror and sink. The space is not as grand as a five-star hotel but is just enough to do all your bathroom business.
On to the second floor~
The second floor has one queen sized bed and two extra mattresses. The room has separate air-conditioning, two side tables and a huge cabinet.
Access to the pool area has a separate fee of Php250.00. The pool is located by the White House, quite a long walk from the cabin.
The Cabin is somewhat strategically placed far from the main house and beside the manmade lake which makes loud noises at night not a nuisance to other guests.
The White House is another facility by The Cabin Resorts and is designed to house larger groups.
The overnight rent for the White House is Php10,000.00, inclusive with pool access BUT WITH NO consumable food. The rate is good to house a maximum capacity of 16 persons complete with a kitchen and sink.
We weren't able to get a full view inside but we were told by the caretaker that there are 4 rooms inside and a spacious common/living area.
For more information, inquiries and reservations you may may contact Gino at 09177043699, or you may refer to their Facebook Page.
Commuting back home is different. From the Elcor compound, you can wait for tricycles that will drop you off to any of the two Baliwag Terminals at the town proper - ordinary buses / air-conditioned buses. The buses are either Divisoria bound or Cubao bound.
We weren't able to explore more of the place but there's an old church nearby the terminal and tons of food stalls to checkout. You can also buy the cheapest chicaron here.
Overall...
- I enjoyed our stay at the cabin, just the perfect place to chill and have a different place to hangout with friends.
- The staff are very accomodating and friendly - always a plus for me.
- The whole place and equipments are well kept and clean.
- Bringing in food is not necessary since they have their in-house restaurant.
- The place is nowhere near residential houses, it's super quiet the whole time we spent there.
- Expect bugs and mosquitos, specifically at the porch deck.
- There's no WiFi but mobile network signals are good.
- If you do come in a huge group, make sure to bring your own extension cord - the outlets were designed to accomodate all the electrical appliances at the cabin.
- Getting to the place is just one bus ride away from Cubao - around 1:30 travel time.
- You can literally go to the place with just yourself and extra clothes.
More Photos here:
Quicklinks:
- The Cabin Resorts Facebook Page
- Contact Number: (+63)917-704-3699
- Email Address: thecabinresorts@gmail.com
**The photos used at this post are collectively taken with my Sony Xperia Z2 and grabbed from the friend who were with me at this trip. Applications used: Adobe Photoshop and Xperia Movie Creator.
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