MANILA, Philippines – A 15-minute drive from Tagaytay Metropolis’s freeway, tucked amongst empty grassy heaps and rocky facet streets, is luxurious farm villa Casa Fariñas, a family-owned Airbnb and modern-tropical escape within the coronary heart of Alfonso, Cavite.
The bungalow house could look inconspicuous from the skin. Nonetheless, the fashionable, well-designed interiors give it away – the design is a component minimalistic, barely brutalist, but additionally Bali-inspired, with touches of native attraction.
The 1,100-square-meter lot additionally homes 4 bedrooms, a patio and pool, a backyard, and a hearth pit, comfortably match for 2 to a few households or a big group of 16 associates. Its handy location retains company near the motion however secluded sufficient to relaxation, recharge, have enjoyable, and unwind (or get together!) in non-public.
The Fariñas expertise
Open the massive picket entrance door, and the very first thing you’ll discover is the floor-to-ceiling sliding doorways extending to the pool, which is on the heart connecting all wings of the home. Throughout is the well-maintained backyard and sunken hearth pit, surrounded by coconut timber and adorned by fairy lights at evening.
Casa Fariñas’ frequent space is spacious and uncluttered. On the left facet is the sunken lounge, with a double L-leather couch, a medium-sized, flat sensible tv on the naked wall, and a sound system. Be happy to hook up your Spotify or gaming consoles!
On the best is the absolutely geared up open kitchen, with prep island counters, a sink, and an induction range for simple cooking. The whole lot you’d have to prepare dinner a home made group meal is right here – fridge, freezer, home equipment, utensils, cooking ware, condiments, and even tiny home windows to let the exhaust out. There’s additionally a grill by the firepit. In case you’re too lazy to prepare dinner, no worries – eating places are 5-10 minutes away.
“Once we had been on the lookout for a property, we needed it to be removed from the hustle and bustle of the town however nonetheless accessible from the metro. We made certain the property shouldn’t be in a gated subdivision however surrounded by nature in order that it will make us really feel like we had been on trip and away from the town,” Casa Fariñas co-owner Kyle Fariñas instructed Rappler.
“We additionally needed it to be secluded in order that it wouldn’t be noisy since we constructed the home to chill out. We selected Alfonso, Cavite. Apart from that, it is usually near Tagaytay, which is a go-to place for my household. Being near Tagaytay, the world additionally experiences the identical chilly climate, which we additionally get pleasure from, particularly through the summer season,” Kyle stated.
The eating banquet desk comes with 10 chairs, tableware, and placemats.
The frequent space isn’t air-conditioned, although (not like the bedrooms), so it will probably get scorching through the afternoon or whereas cooking. You could have to depart the doorways and home windows open for circulation; be happy to convey further electrical followers.
Casa Fariñas has 4 air-conditioned bedrooms; three have double-sized beds every, and the main bedroom has a king mattress and a double mattress.
Every bed room has a rest room and bathtub; the patio has an outside CR, too. Toiletries, towels, and slippers are included.
The beds are comfy, the room is cool, and the floor-length curtains are blackout, so that you’re assured a great evening’s sleep.
One of many highlights of the keep is the fashionable 8×4 meter pool constructed to be kid-friendly (with supervision), as much as 5 toes (there are even LED lights)! There are chaise lounges and out of doors tables, which make the patio the right all-day hangout spot. BTW: Pets are welcome, too!
The sunken hearth pit within the yard additionally takes the cake – everybody can take a cushty seat across the crackling campfire on a cool evening, wearing heat PJs whereas roasting marshmallows and making S’mores over chika, laughter, and music till the wee hours of the evening – the easiest way to finish the day.
If it’s essential entertain greater than 16 company, Casa Fariñas has a brand new villa extension beside the primary house, with entry to the backyard. Two extra bedrooms can be utilized to suit eight further company at an additional price.
An extension of house
When designing Casa Fariñas, the household needed the house to be distinctive but stress-free and completely different from the place they lived. It was initially constructed to be a household relaxation home in July 2021, which explains the “linked” design of the bungalow’s rooms, united by the pool on the heart.
“We selected concrete polished partitions, which give the home an unfinished and distinctive look however nonetheless look elegant. We bought some inspiration from our previous travels and included what we preferred right here. We additionally needed a sunken hearth pit so our household and associates may bond there and chill out,” Kyle stated.
The house was accomplished in December 2021, meant for personal use and a “change of surroundings” through the pandemic. After a couple of months, the household determined to checklist it on Airbnb in order that “others may additionally benefit from the house like [they] do.”
“Apart from this, we noticed a possibility to capitalize on the Airbnb enterprise, because it was booming as a consequence of revenge journey introduced on by the pandemic. We listed it in March 2022, and we had been overwhelmed by the quantity of people that needed to e-book our place!”
Two years later, Casa Fariñas nonetheless will get absolutely booked fairly quick! Operations are managed by three brothers, who, at a younger age, had been already uncovered to entrepreneurship – their mother and father truly based the well-known Fariñas Ilocos Empanada chain!
“That is why all of us pursued enterprise programs at school. Upon graduating from school, we joined the household enterprise to help with operations and expansions. Now, below the steering of our mother and father, my brothers and I deal with the day-to-day operations of our companies. Our mother and father deal with us as companions; at any time when there are necessary monetary choices, they at all times search our opinions,” Kyle stated.
“Once we began Casa Fariñas, we had been all unfamiliar with the hospitality enterprise, however as a staff of 5, it made managing the enterprise a lot simpler. As well as, my eldest brother can also be a contractor. His enterprise, CKSF Building, was liable for setting up Casa Fariñas.”
It’s a well-run household affair that provides different households the identical zen expertise they love their relaxation house for – and the Fariñas household isn’t stopping there.
“Sooner or later, we plan to construct extra Airbnb relaxation homes. Proper now, now we have an ongoing building of a brand new relaxation home at Tanauan, Batangas,” Kyle shared. It’s going to even have 4 bedrooms, a pool, and a hearth pit, however this time, with a fantastic overlooking view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.
“Apart from simply constructing Airbnbs and working it, we additionally plan to construct and promote them. That is excellent for individuals who need an Airbnb enterprise however don’t know methods to begin one,” he added.
Stress-free stays apart, Casa Fariñas additionally affords a flexible house for any event – pre-nuptial photoshoots, birthday events, wedding ceremony preparations or celebrations, and extra.
The speed per evening ranges from P16,000 to P20,000+, relying on the season. Both manner, it’s a strong worth to pay for the variety of company it will probably accommodate, plus the dimensions and great thing about the place. Casa Fariñas strikes a pleasant steadiness between privateness and accessibility, providing the nature-centric freedom to vibe, unwind, and simply be – a primary and picturesque location to spend high quality time along with your family members.
Examine-in time is at 2 pm and check-out time is at 11 am. Friends can e-book a keep at Casa Fariñas by way of Airbnb or Instagram. – Rappler.com
