Thinking of where to stay in Tagaytay? We booked Casa Minerva for ₱11,193 for an overnight stay. Note that exceeding 20 pax will incur an additional fee.
My high school friends and I left Novaliches at 6 AM for Tagaytay. However, we first made a stop at the airport to pick up one of our friends who had just returned from a trip to Dubai — and believe it or not, she actually came from the USA before that! Talk about a hardcore trip!
The reason for her visit to Manila? She’s here to take her husband (who’s also our friend) with her for good. Because of this, we all gathered to create new memories and cherish the time we had with them before they flew out.
We grabbed breakfast at McDonald’s, shopped at SM Supermarket, and spent some time at Sky Ranch. Before we knew it, it was already 2 PM — time to check in at Casa Minerva!
Casa Minerva Overview
The place is 250 square meters and located in a somewhat secluded area, away from the highway. However, there are neighboring houses that can also be rented as rest houses — or maybe not.
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Casa Minerva Swimming Pool Area
The garage can fit two cars, and the pool is the first thing you’ll see upon entering. There’s also a spacious inuman session area that can accommodate 13-15 people.
While the rooftop is off-limits to guests (only accessible to the caretaker), we didn’t mind since the second-floor porch was already quite spacious.
From the inuman area, there’s a staircase that leads to the second-floor terrace with even more seats — perfect for hanging out!
Casa Minerva Bedrooms
There are three bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom on the first floor (sorry, I forgot to take a photo of that one).
Although Casa Minerva is listed on Airbnb as accommodating up to 20 people, this felt a bit of a stretch. We were 13 people, and the beds were just enough for us. We had to request an extra mattress, and sleeping in the living room seemed like the best alternative.
As for the washrooms, there were several available, but unfortunately, one was closed.
Casa Minerva Kitchen and Dining Area
- Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Microwave oven
- Percolator
- Plates
- Chopping board
- Cups & glasses
- Wok & pots
- Stove
Casa Minerva Living Room
IT’S A WRAP!
Casa Minerva Accessibility
Since the location is far from the highway, I highly recommend buying everything you’ll need in advance to avoid wasting time going back and forth. Luckily, SM Supermarket was nearby, so we grabbed the remaining essentials there.
For dinner, we were too lazy to cook, so we ate at Green Ats Bulaluhan, a nearby restaurant that offers a scenic view of Mount Taal.
Pool and Additional Services
When we returned to Casa Minerva, they were still cleaning the pool, but unfortunately, the water looked blurry. Despite this, we still swam that night — thankfully, no one got itchy!
We also requested a paluto service (cooking service) for ₱1,000 per day, excluding the budget for ingredients and the caretaker’s fare for buying them. While they do have a designated cook, she was unavailable, so the caretaker (Kuya Jun) stepped in. He’s not as skilled as their cook, but he managed.
Customer Service
Upon our arrival, Kuya Jun, the caretaker, welcomed us warmly and quickly attended to our needs. We encountered a Wi-Fi issue since their bandwidth limit had already been reached. When we asked the other caretakers, they weren’t sure what to do, so I called the owner. Fortunately, she informed me about their new Wi-Fi setup, and Kuya Jun brought it over and placed it near the living room. The signal wasn’t the best, but it worked.
The rooms were clean, and the linens smelled fresh. Towels are available for rent, and mineral water costs ₱100 per 5-gallon cylinder, which includes the use of a hot and cold water dispenser.
While some inconveniences couldn’t be avoided, I salute the owner for being responsive and handling the situation well. Big thanks also to Kuya Jun for his patience and helpfulness!
Value: 4.5
Location: 4
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 4
Room: 5
Casa Minerva, Tagaytay Address: D. Cruzado, Senior Extension Rd., Barangay Guinhawa South, Tagaytay, Cavite
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