Casita Ysabel, Batangas

Casita Ysabel - A rustic coastal retreat with spa services, snorkeling, and mountain trekking

Casita Ysabel offers a restorative escape with private casitas featuring air conditioning, hot showers, and terraces overlooking Balayan Bay. The resort's 10 uniquely designed rooms include options like the Natalia, a ground-level seaside room with beach access, and the Marimi, a hilltop casita with panoramic ocean views. Guests can explore the Casita Ysabel reef, part of the Verde Island Passage, known for its marine biodiversity, or hike Mt. Gulugod Baboy for sunrise views. Meals are served al fresco at the dining terrace, featuring home-cooked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The Tre Earth Spa provides massages and body treatments, while the garden paths lead to ocean reefs ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. The resort is located in Mabini, 62 miles from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, accessible via a 3-hour drive or public transport. Nearby landmarks include Mt. Gulugod Baboy (1 mile) and Anisiam Beach House (2 miles).