Admit it. You’ve always wanted to experience the van life. Selling all your worldly possessions to travel around the world in a van, without a care in the world seems like the ultimate dream. But beyond the dreamy aspirational photos on Instagram, this nomadic lifestyle isn’t for everybody. Not everyone can afford to quit their regular jobs to go anywhere they want to. Others might not want to invest in a car camping set-up complete with all the road trip essentials. Thankfully, there are options for those who would like to experience the mobile lifestyle for quick weekend staycations or for the novelty experience.
With the holiday season coming up, glamping with the family in a trailer home could be a fun and unique alternative to fully-booked hotels in the city or going on actual long holiday road trips. Here are just a few of the coolest recreational vehicle (RV) rooms that you can book for your staycations near Manila.
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1) Vintage Airstream suite on a hill in Batangas
With its distinctive rounded shape and aluminum coachwork, the Airstream is one of the most iconic camper travel trailers in the world. While it’s a rarity on Philippine roads, Airstream travel trailers from American RV manufacturer Thor Industries, Inc. have been turning heads in United States highways since the 1930s, as well as United Kingdom and Europe, for their iconic style.
Those who would like to experience what it’s like to stay in one can book the Camper and Cabin in Batangas, which prides itself on being the first Airstream accommodation in the Philippines.
This Boho-chic styled trailer lets travelers experience an elegant version of the van life. The 25-foot space contains all the creature comforts to make your camping experience feel like you’re staying in a luxury hotel room. Since it’s parked on a hill, you get a stunning view of neighboring towns in Batangas and access to a private deck / outdoor dining and grilling area for your holiday BBQ.
The Vintage Airstream Suite on Top of a Hill is located in Calaca, Batangas. Rates start at P12,643 per night (good for 2 pax). You can book stays via Airbnb.
2) Beachfront travel trailers in Laiya
In case you prefer having easy access to the beach, a resort in the coastal area of Batangas also offers unconventional stays including travel trailer accommodations. Camperisti inside Club Laiya, Batangas offers stays in homey travel trailers with luxury digs inside that can sleep up to six people. The air-conditioned, aluminum Airstream-style travel trailer made in China, features a bedroom with one Queen-sized bed, a bathroom, U-shaped dinette, kitchenette with induction cooktop and microwave oven. It comes complete with modern interiors, so guests can enjoy the camper living experience with each trailer coming with a living room, dining area, bathroom, and a separate toilet and bath.
The camper comes with two air-conditioning units, a smart TV, a smart toilet, and well-designed premium furnishings. Both the dining area and living area tables are convertible into extra beds as well.
Camperisti is located at Club Laiya, Barangay San Juan, Batangas. Rates start at P12,433.50 a night (good for 2 pax). Book stays via Klook.
3) Luxury 2-BR trailer home in Tanay
In case you want to treat the whole family (including pets) to a unique trip and get a taste of tiny home living, the beautifully designed trailer home with two bedrooms in Tanay, Rizal is another choice. Travelers can enjoy cozy beds, airconditioned interiors, an outdoor lounge, and a jacuzzi, for the ultimate glamping experience. The pet-friendly trailer home comes with one master bedroom for couples, a second bedroom with two double beds, and one toilet and bath. It also has a dining and kitchen area, lounge area with a jacuzzi, and camping grounds with a 360-degree mountain and lake view. An auxiliary house also contains three beds, with a kitchen, lounge area and one toilet and bath.
The trailer home, which is located within a 16-hectare farm property, gives guests a stunning 360-degree view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Laguna Lake, and the Pililla Wind Farm. Enjoy the cool windy weather in Tanay and enjoy family bonding to the fullest with nature activities like trekking, bird watching, and yoga. Guests also get access to the Camp Capinpin Golf Course, sauna and a golf cart to move around more easily.
The Experience Luxury+Camping RV is located in Tanay, Rizal. Rates start at P19,571 a night (maximum 6 guests). Book stays via Airbnb.
4) Cozy camper with sunset views in Rizal
If you don’t want to drive too far from the city, there’s another cozy camper RV in Rizal, near the vicinity of the popular museum Art Sector Gallery and other cafes with al fresco views you can book. The Experience Camper RV offers a private room in a camper van on the hilly slopes of Binangonan, just a 45-minute drive away from the metro. Ideal for couples or small families, this camper offers a secure hideaway where you anyone enjoy the van life experience near the city, yet still away from the crowds. It could also be a good option for newbie bikepackers and moto-campers for photoshoots, who want access to modern essentials such as a TV with Netflix, a clean bathroom, free WiFi, and an infinity pool overlooking the Rizal mountains.
Enjoy the sunset, take a dip with overlooking views of the lake, go stargazing, and have time to take a morning walk or jog with refreshing surroundings in the gated community. The campervan also comes with free WiFi, so you really won’t be completely off-grid.
The Experience Camper RV Overlooking is located in Binangonan, Rizal. Rates start at P5,000 (good for 2 pax). Book stays via Airbnb.
5) Jeepney camper in Tanay
Aside from your typical Western-style RVs, there are also a few other camper van homes in the Philippines that make use of local vehicles for a local flair. One distinctly Filipino take on the camper van is an Airbnb trailer that makes use of a jeepney, one of the country’s most iconic cultural icons, for cozy accommodations. Balai Tanay in the rainforests of Sierra Madre offers a jeepney camper converted from the iconic public utility vehicle, which continues to serve as the most popular means of public transport in the country.
This jeepney camper comes with a main sleeping area with a queen-sized bed, a second loft bedroom, a kitchenette, private outdoor bathroom, a campfire pit, and small swimming pool so guests can enjoy chilling outdoors. Ideal for couples and families with small kids, the jeepney camper offers an easy escape from the city for quick weekend getaways.
The Jeepney Camper is located in Balai Tanay in Tanay, Rizal. Rates start at P5,500 a night (good for up to 4 pax). Book stays via Airbnb.
6) Camper mini-bus in Cavite
Another interesting trailer home option with a local vibe is BuzzOne in Alfonso, which makes use of vintage ‘mini-buses.’ These colorful buses (also referred to as auto-buses or baby buses) popularly plied the roads from Cavite to Manila in the 1960s to 1980s, serving mostly students and young professionals from the province to the big city. These colorful buses, which resemble elongated jeepneys and were, served as the province’s iconic transport, before they were phased out for transport modernization.
In this Airbnb property, the minibus’s interiors have been fitted with an airconditioned sleeping area with a TV, tiny kitchenette, dining area, and private bathroom. The hippie trailer home is parked on private grounds, with access to a small pool, garden area, lounge areas, outdoor grilling and an area for bonfires.
BuzzOne is located in Alfonso, Cavite. Rates start a P3,200 per night (maximum 4 guests). Book stays via Airbnb.
Staying in these local mobile homes could create a fun setting for much-needed family bonding, fuel your family’s wanderlust for more trips, or inspire you to invest in your own campervan home in the future. Merry Christmas!
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Author: www.topgear.com.ph
published 2023-12-12 23:38:00
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