Balay Indang

My wife and I celebrated our 23rd Wedding Anniversary last December 26, 2010. In stead of celebrating it the usual way where together with our children, we go out as a family to the mall and dine, we decided to spend the night at a resort in Indang, Cavite, called Balay Indang.

This cozy resort does not accept walk-ins. You need to pay a deposit to reserve.

The entrance of Balay reminded me of Hacienda Isabella, a property owned by Kuh Ledesma. The gates were made of wood and they were heavy. The walls were tall to ensure the privacy of the guests.

The villas were retro designed. They were like small spanish villas surrounded by a lush botanical architecture. The rooms were cozy and warmly lit. There was no TV or any entertainment gadget in the room. This obviously positioned the resort, in my opinion, as an ideal place for reflection, peace and quiet - the place to be if you are on a budget honeymoon or on a retreat.

The bathroom in the villa was a delightful sight. They were clean and well maintained. I particularly liked the flooring of the bathroom. It was elegantly made up of wood and soil that was covered with white pebbles. There was no drainage in the shower area and water freely flowed to the soil when one takes a bath. There was also a small plot of soil by the shower room wall that housed some in door plants.

The resort fee included 5 delicious meals - 3 main meals and 2 snacks. There was variety in the generous servings in each meal. And to my surprise, food is free flowing at no extra charge!

The only entertainment available in the resort is a pool and a pavilion where one can lazily sit in cozy lounge chairs and watch TV.

Over all, I consider the experience in the resort - a delight!