Talisay  ·  Taal Lake  ·  Batangas

Wake up
to Taal.

4 bedrooms · Up to 16 guests · 77 minutes from Manila

4.74 ·  196 reviews  ·  Superhost  ·  10 years hosting
Talisay Lake House — the property, pool, pickleball court and full house

Our story

A house that refused to quit.

"We survived Taal's 2020 eruption, a global pandemic, and typhoon Kristine in 2024. Proud to be standing."

Talisay Lake House sits right on the shore of Taal Lake, facing the volcano that tried — twice — to close us down. It didn't. We restored, rebuilt, and came back stronger every time.

What you get is a three-story private retreat: lakeside lounges, a nipa hut perched over the water, a roofdeck built for late nights under the stars, and every activity your group needs for a proper escape.

This isn't a hotel. It's a home — looked after by Noel, our on-site caretaker — the person guests mention most in their reviews. He will help you settle in, arrange boat rides, assist with kayaks and fishing — and upon request, he'll cook you a proper Filipino meal: fresh tilapia, ensalada, salted egg and rice. He charges separately for meals, but guests who've had it say it's worth every peso.

196
Verified guest reviews
4.74 ★
Overall guest rating
10
Years hosting
16
Max guests comfortably

What's included

More than just a lake view.

🏓
Pickleball Court
Free · Practice & casual play
🛶
Kayak
1 free · 2 rentable
🏊
Portable Pool
Rentable
🏀
Basketball
Free
🛟
Life Vests
Free
🏹
Archery Set
Rentable
🎣
Fishing
Seasonal · Ask Noel
Bangka Sunset Tour
Better rates than local · Ask Noel
🔥
BBQ Grill
Bring your own coal
🍳
Kitchen
Fridge · Stove · Pots, pans & cutlery
📶
Free WiFi
Throughout
❄️
Air Conditioning
All bedrooms
🚗
Free Parking
Up to 6 cars
🐾
Pet Friendly
Furry guests welcome
🌅
Roofdeck
Panoramic sky views
🛖
Lakeside Nipa Hut
Right on the water
💧
Water Dispenser
Hot & cold
🧊
Ice Bath & Cold Plunge
Upon request
🎤
Karaoke
Rentable · Ask Noel
🍳
Home-cooked Meals
Noel's kitchen · Upon request
🛁
Microfibre Towels
1 per guest
🧴
Shampoo & Soap
Provided

What guests say

196 reviews. Here are five.

★ 4.74 average across 196 verified stays. Guests from the Philippines, USA, UK, Australia, Israel, China, France, New Zealand, UAE, and Nepal.

★★★★★

"Noel, their caretaker, went above and beyond to make our stay worthwhile. He cooked fresh pampano, squid, tawilis. Took good care of us and my nephews and nieces. We felt very safe and at home."

Maria

New Jersey, USA · July 2025

★★★★★

"Noel (the caretaker) was extremely nice and helpful. He organized our boat ride to the Taal volcano and helped my 93-year-old mother on and off the boat. Noel went above and beyond what's expected."

James

Makati, Philippines · May 2025

★★★★★

"The place is big and spotless clean. The caretaker was really friendly and helpful — we've been to a lot of bnbs and their caretaker's the nicest of all. We'll surely love to stay here again."

Jeremy

Oceanside, CA, USA · September 2023

★★★★★

"Waking up every morning to Taal — can't beat the view! Kuya Noel was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Very pet friendly as well. Highly recommend this place!"

Steve

August 2023

★★★★★

"Beautiful place. The view was breathtaking. Mark the owner and Noel the caretaker were very helpful, accommodating and extremely patient. Highly recommend."

Maria Pamela

March 2026

196

verified guest reviews

4.74 ★

overall rating

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Our History

The House of Resilience.

January 2020. Taal erupted without warning. Everything went grey — the bamboo collapsed under the ash, the bougainvillea died overnight, and the lake house that took years to build was buried in days. We didn't sell. We didn't give up. We cleaned up, rebuilt, and replanted, one bucket at a time. What you stay in today is the result of that stubbornness.

Jan 2020 — Buried
Talisay Lake House buried in ash after the 2020 Taal eruption

Taal's ashfall smothered the property in days.

The Rebuild — By hand
Rebuilding the Talisay Lake House roofdeck by hand after the eruption

Clearing and re-laying the roofdeck, one bucket at a time.

Today — Standing
Talisay Lake House today — restored lakeside property over Taal Lake

The whole property, back over the lake.

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Pricing

Pay for what you need.

Rent one room or the whole house. Each room fits 4 guests comfortably. The property has 3 shared bathrooms with hot water throughout. The full house at ₱15,000 works out to less than ₱1,000 per person per night.

Weekend Rates
Friday · Saturday · Sunday
1 Room
Up to 4 guests
₱5,000 /night
2 Rooms
Up to 8 guests
₱10,000 /night
3 Rooms
Up to 12 guests
₱12,000 /night
Full House 🏠
Up to 16 guests
₱15,000 /night
Weekday Rates
Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday · Thursday
1 Room
Up to 4 guests
₱4,000 /night
2 Rooms
Up to 8 guests
₱8,000 /night
3 Rooms
Up to 12 guests
₱10,000 /night
Full House 🏠
Up to 16 guests
₱12,000 /night

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Flexible on both if no back-to-back booking — just ask when you enquire.

Extended Stay Discounts

3–6 nights: 10% off

7+ nights: 15% off

Minimum 1 night stay. Discounts apply to direct bookings only.

Extra guests: ₱300 per person beyond the base capacity of your chosen room tier. Maximum 16 guests for the full house — additional guests above 16 also at ₱300 per person. Just let us know when you enquire.

💡 Booking direct saves you the Airbnb service fee — typically 10–15% on top of the nightly rate. Same house, same host, better price. Enquire now →

Getting here

Talisay, Batangas.

  • 🚗
    77 minutes from Manilavia SLEX → STAR Tollway → Talisay proper
  • 🏪
    7-Eleven & ATM3-minute drive · Andok's & Chooks to Go 24hrs
  • 🛒
    Public Market & Pure Gold Supermarket5-minute walk · Fresh fish, meat, vegetables & fruit daily. Self-catering groups eat well here.
  • 🚶
    Talisay BaywalkWalking distance · Lakeside promenade, local food stalls, evening breeze
  • 🛶
    Lake swimming tipSkip the shore — take a bangka to the middle of the lake where the water is fresh and clear. We offer better boat rates than you'll find locally. Ask Noel to arrange.
  • 🌊
    Club Balai Isabel10-minute drive · Infinity pool & waterpark
  • 🌋
    Taal VolcanoVisible from your window · Hiking & horseback available
  • 🍽️
    Tagaytay dining30-minute drive · Ridge restaurants & Picnic Grove
📍 Open in Google Maps

🍳 Self-catering tip

The public market is a 5-minute walk. Fresh fish from the lake, local vegetables, fruit, and meat — every morning. Pure Gold supermarket is right next door for everything else. Groups of 16 eat better and cheaper here than almost anywhere near Manila.

The kitchen has a fridge, stove, pots and pans, cups, cutlery, and basic cookware. No frills — but everything you need. Noel can also cook a Filipino meal for your group upon request.

Group Stays & Private Events

The whole property, yours.

The space transforms. Rearrange the furniture, take over the roofdeck, spread across three floors — the entire property is yours for the night, no other guests, no strangers. Sixteen people sleeping on-site, Taal Volcano as the backdrop, catering on request from Noel.

Teams use it for offsites. Families for reunions. Barkadas for proper escapes. It's also the home venue of Sagara House of Breath and Ice — breathwork, cold immersion, and wellness programmes run here regularly.

Enquire for EventsVisit Sagara →
Roofdeck over Taal Lake at golden hour — private retreat venue at Talisay Lake House

Direct booking

Skip the middleman. Book with us.

Why book direct?

  • No Airbnb service fee — save 10–15%
  • Pay via GCash or BPI — no foreign card needed
  • Talk to us directly for custom arrangements
  • Faster confirmation, more flexibility
  • Same host, same house, better deal
  • No corkage fee — bring your own drinks
  • Better bangka boat rates than you'll find locally — ask us

How to pay your deposit

GCash
0949 414 4167
Mark Joseph B.
BPI · Checking Account · Ayala Alabang Branch
8290 0188 71
Lake House account

Cancellation policy

Cancel within 48hrs of booking (14+ days before check-in) Full refund
Cancel 7+ days before check-in 50% refund
Cancel less than 7 days before check-in No refund
🌋

Taal Volcano Alert Policy

Taal currently operates at Alert Level 1 — normal activity, safe for guests. If PHIVOLCS raises the alert to Level 2 during your booking, we issue a full refund and temporarily close the property. Your safety is non-negotiable.

House Rules

🔇Volume down by 10:00 PM — we respect our neighbors
🍺No corkage fee — bring your own drinks
🎤Karaoke available for rent — ask Noel on arrival
🛁Microfibre towels, shampoo & soap provided — bring everything else
🐾Pets welcome — please keep them off the furniture