Bed & Breakfast Casita Ysabel (Batangas City, Philippines)

About Casita Ysabel

Casita Ysabel is a charming and peaceful space known for its rustic comfort. It started out as a family weekend home and was first opened to the public in 2007. This family-run Bed & Breakfast has since become a favorite destination among local and foreign guests looking for privacy and comfort.  Casita Ysabel is nestled in the peaceful mountainside of Mabini, Batangas. The drive entering the resort is an experience in itself as you drive past a forest via a steep slope covered by foliage. Casita Ysabel overlooks Balayan Bay and offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere morning till night.  The view is fantastic, but there may be a bit of a hike to get to the beach and some of the rooms. Right in front of the resort is the Casita Ysabel Reef which is designated as a Marine Reserve Area. The coral reef is beautiful and teeming with marine life. Guests snorkeling and scuba diving in front of the resort are often treated to sightings of small black tip sharks, sea turtles and other amazing aquatic species. Guests come to Casita to relax and disconnect in a cozy and laid-back atmosphere. The resort never gets too crowded as there are only 10 rooms available. It is perfect for small groups of friends to recharge from a busy work week or families who would like to spend a quiet and relaxing weekend away from the city. FOOD AND DRINKS Meals may be enjoyed al fresco at the dining area overlooking the Casita garden. The resort serves delicious home-cooked specialties using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. All room bookings include free breakfast but we also offer lunch and dinner set meals for guests. We do not allow guests to bring in meals and cook within the premises. We do not have a full-service restaurant. We have a small kitchen and we make this work by serving a fixed menu. Set meals are priced at P450, this includes soup, main dish, vegetable dish, rice and dessert (P150-180 for additional main dish). Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. Guests are welcome to bring light snacks (chips, chocolate, cookies, etc.) and a bottle (or two) of wine or your preferred liquor. We charge corkage for more than 2 bottles of wine or liquor and beer/sodas brought in the resort. We discourage bringing in soda and beer as these are available for sale. For those that are always peckish, a small meal/snack menu is available for ad-hoc dining. WHAT TO DO The place is ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, sunbathing, soaking in the mini-pools, getting a massage, reading a book, watching the sunset, playing with the resident dogs or simply being mindful of nature and enjoying the art of doing nothing. If you are seeking a luxury 5-star getaway this may not be the place for you.