"Casita Isabella is a beautiful and well crafted tiny house on a trailer. It's the perfect size for a couple or small family, and it has everything you need for comfortable living.

The interior is warm and inviting, with a cozy living area, a well equipped kitchen, and a spacious bathroom. The loft bedroom is accessed by a ladder, and it offers a private and peaceful retreat.

One of the best things about Casita Isabella is its outdoor space. The covered porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and the fire pit is a great spot to gather with friends and family.

But what really sets Casita Isabella apart is its location. It's situated on a quiet and peaceful piece of land, surrounded by trees and nature. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.

Overall, I had a wonderful stay at Casita Isabella. It's a beautiful, comfortable, and peaceful tiny house that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing vacation experience., 

I also want to thank you LOT. ( THE OWNER ) for being so accommodating. You were always quick to respond to my questions and requests, and you made sure that I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay."
- Abbyy Evans, Aug 2024, Facebook

"We really had a pleasant and memorable stay. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. They gave clear instructions and very detailed information about our stay. Ate Bev was very accommodating and always there if you needed some help. We appreciate the pineapple gift! The place is what you see in the listing is what you get! Such nice surroundings, very peaceful, picture worthy and clean. The trailer house has everything you need and might probably need. We loved the beddings, fluffy soft pillows! Our pet hedgehog also enjoyed her stay! Thank you so much, Ms. Lot and Sir Jon. We hope all hosts are just like you guys."
- Karla, June 2024, Airbnb

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was beautiful & clean, and just what we wanted. The owner and the care taker communicated well with us before & throughout our stay. Would love to come back & visit again. Overall a highly recommended place to stay."

- Neil Tanseco, May 2024, Facebook

"We decided to celebrate our first wedding anniversary here at Casita Isabella and it was perfect! The place, the tiny house, the amenities, everything is there 

We really really enjoyed our stay here, bitin na bitin po ang isang araw 

Very relaxing and cozy din ng place plus very accommodating pa ang host na si sir. Jon, thank you po sa pagshare ng place na ito samin. Meron din pong signal for those who need to bring their work habang nagaunwind haha. We’ll definitely go back  #highlyrecommended"
- Jamille SG Paredes Maceda, Dec 2023, Facebook

" We really had a great time with the place. Sobrang peaceful. Sobrang ganda. Very aesthetic, para kang nasa ibang bansa. Haha 

 The owners are so accommodating lalong lalo na kay kuya Jon na talaga nakasama namin buong stay and they are very open with giving ideas and feedbacks. Babalik kami dito. Nahanap ko na ang tunay kong pahinga."

- Cristine Yamaguchi, Dec 2023, Facebook

"Just got home from CASITA ISABELLA and WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. Nakakabitin sa sobrang ganda sana nag 3 days kami . Pag dating namin winelcome kami ng owner na sobrang gaan ng vibes and very maasikaso. The trailer house was very clean and very cozy. Yung place nya ay parang nasa gitna ng farm which is very quiet kaya eto talaga ang best spot if gusto nyo mag relax . Plus sobrang bait ng owner, he told us pa about the history of the trailer house and how it was built . If you want to know the story of it, pabook na kayo! It's a great and inspirational story. Promise, Sulit! We'll be back soon! 

We'll post a short video after a few days "

- Cristine Yamaguchi, Dec 2023, Facebook

"Caution, long review ahead: 

It was an awesome anniversary getaway for us with our furbabies who had soooo much fun running around and watching the cows from a distance. The property is very private and secluded from people which is what we were looking for. When I first saw how lovely this property is sabi ko this is where I want to celebrate. Unfortunately, most of their December is already booked and there were 3 days nalang na vacant, watak-watak pa. 

I asked if I could be waitlisted incase someone who booked for 2 nights cancelled, I'll be ready to jump in. Answered prayer. The Host is very accommodating and she sent all the details that I asked for. I was already booking a dinner reservation for an expensive restaurant when they said there's good news may gusto mag rebook. It was worth the wait and cancelling the expensive resto. Yung total bill ata namin that would last for maybe max of 3 hrs na, was replaced with 3 days and 2 nights of cool and relaxing breeze outside the metro, imho mas worth it. Plus we were able to buy all our food na from the grocery for the duration of our stay. May mga nakalimutan ako but Grab Mart was accessible. 

Place is absolutely beautiful and eco-friendly since solar powered and complete with everything you will ever need for cooking, except the seasonings. Maarte ako so sakto I brought my own. Sayang lang at that time naubusan na daw sila ng coffee beans for the french press, so instant instant nalang muna for our coffee. Don't forget to bring your own drinking water too. I'm a chef and I appreciate how sharp their knives and scissors are since I forgot mine, naging fave ko yung santoku and bamboo chopping board nila. I like how well thought of lahat ng bits and pieces in their tiny kitchen.

Although I'm a chef, grilling wasn't really on my skill set.  But I was determined to grill/cook all our food for the duration of our stay. Our celebration became much more intimate and fun as we teamed up to grill our food for the first time, taking turns to make paypay, though we were hungry trying to grill for 3 hrs. (our charcoal wasn't effective) and a little bit undercooked yung brined chicken inasal ko, it was a bonding exp. and we got the hang of it on our second try with our marinated liempo when we used Kuya's charcoal na. On the third try, sabi nga nila third time's a charm, na perfect na namin yung Australian Angus Rib Eye Steak for the main event. I just had to run around by the grill and the stove, go in and out all the time to prep the veggies and seasonings and fetch our plates and all that, and since you have to leave your footwear outside, may inside slippers naman provided but it was too thin and hassle to keep changing footwear so I ended up wearing socks nalang, very Tita, but who cares wala naman ibang tao and at night it's a bit chilly na rin. 

Speaking of, Kuya the caretaker who is very kind, courteous and attends to our needs, would leave everyday from 5pm to 8 or 9pm, so make sure to ask for whatever you need na the entire night before he goes out. There is no water heater, as a result, I'd down my whiskey and sing and dance around since wala ngang ibang tao, even the care taker, to ready myself for the battle of taking a cold shower at night after grilling and playing with the doggos. Struggle lang a bit, I had to keep telling myself nakakabata daw ang cold shower, anti-aging to, kaya mo to!  Feeling fresh though is always worth it. 

REMEMBER to keep your trash securely at night because there were stray dogs that feasted on our left overs in the trash,they knocked it down, kahit yung salad inubos nila.  They left evidence (big piles of dog poop, our dogs' were smaller), so beware incase you might step on them. We learned our lesson so we kept our secured trash at our pick-up truck's bed the following night but left our dog's bowl outside with dog food, a little treat for them nalang since we secured our trash. The following day, ubos.  

They also have a mini golf set / putting green that we used a bit to play and tease our little pupup who got obsessed with chasing the golf ball. I also noticed, there's jengga, some interesting books and a guitar (kaso ang taas di ko na inabot coz I know mag fefeeling lang ako). And they have this little board that greeted us Happy Anniv with our names on it, cute little romatic set-up beside the bed. Overall, the experience was great, we will definitely come back."

- Mel Santos, Dec 2023, Facebook

"India & Ryder loved their stay at Casita Isabella Tiny House on Trailer last weekend. It’s a unique and gorgeous tiny house built on a tranquil parcel of land located in Mendez, Tagaytay that’s pet-friendly to boot! We had sole and full access to the entire property ourselves (the place is elevated and securely gated) so the floofs could run around and explore to their heart’s content. We’ve only seen these tiny houses on HGTV and we’ve always been fascinated by them so when we saw this listing in a dog group, we definitely had to try them out. We were not disappointed. We enjoyed every minute of our very short stay and we hope to come back soon. 

What we loved about the property:

— super eco-friendly because everything is solar-powered (but they do have back-up generator in case the weather doesn’t cooperate)

— for a tiny house, it had complete kitchen amenities in their small galley kitchen: coffee machine (with complimentary coffee grounds, sugar, milk and tea), microwave, rice cooker, mini refrigerator, camping gas stove, big BBQ grill, complete glassware, cutlery, plates and bowls, pots and pans, and other useful cooking and serving utensils. They even provide little things like a can opener, beer bucket/champagne/wine bucket and metal skewers to make kebabs or roast marshmallows. They also provide a kitchen towel and rag so you can help keep things tidy. You literally just bring yourselves and your water and food for your entire stay. In case you are lazy to cook, however, the super helpful hosts are able to recommend a nice resto nearby to order food from. 

— nice and clean but super compact bathroom with a big rain head shower, good water pressure, big towels and even a complimentary kit for your use in case you forget to bring your grooming essentials (no TP so make sure to bring your own)

— Indoor and outdoor hammock for relaxing

— not that you will need it (because you will want to enjoy all the nature the property has to offer) but they have TV and speakers and (god forbid) a karaoke machine if you’re so inclined (which we definitely are NOT). No cable or WiFi though because they’re completely off-grid. Not to worry, there’s strong telco signal so as long as you have good data allotment, you can work remotely if you wish or continue to stream your preferred content

— comfortable loft space for sleeping with lots of comfortable pillows, a fluffy comforter, and a nice fleece blanket (but they can set up a bed downstairs if guest cannot access stairs). Because it’s accessible only by a ladder, it will be a challenge for those with big dogs to bring the dog up. So, sorry Wyder, only India went with me to sleep in the loft and Ryder Wyder stayed downstairs with his Ate Liezel

— not that you will need it because it’s so breezy during the day and it gets cold especially at night, but the tiny house has an overhead fan to circulate air and some tower fans in case you need it

— a super cute galvanized “hot tub” outside for a soak but fair warning, the water line is heated by fire so it will not get really hot and even if it does get a little bit warm, the cold Tagaytay air will just cool it down faster than it could heat up. Hahaha. So, if you dare take a dip in cold water to sip your wine and gaze at the stars, you’re free to do so. Haha

— lots of outdoor dining areas so you can dine al fresco (but you can also use the indoor coffee table for a  sit-on-the-floor Japanese-style meal). Tip: the most comfortable place for breakfast is the wrought iron set at the back since the bright morning sun is directly shielded by the shadow cast by the tiny house. You’ll be outdoors enjoying the cool breeze without being under direct sunlight

— nice and comfortable Adirondack chairs to chill and enjoy the farm view and the cool Tagaytay air 

— super quiet environment so you can fully detach from the outside noise, meditate and recharge your soul. You can just sit down, have a cup of coffee (or an alcoholic beverage) and listen to the wind in the trees, the chirping birds, the crickets, while you look at the view or gaze up at the stars on a clear night

— if you don’t know how to build a bonfire, the caretaker or the host will build one for you. Perfect for smores! 

— best of all, Jon and Lot your super friendly, attentive, and accommodating hosts go above and beyond to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one

Lesson learned from this stay? Going tiny is an experience for sure but we’re realistic that we live a maximalist lifestyle and cannot live this way on a full-time basis. Hahahaha! Wish we could say otherwise but at least we know we can survive for a couple of days away from…stuff. 

Reminder: This is an Airbnb and not a hotel. When you choose to stay here, you need to treat it as if you actually live here. Keep the property clean and do tidy up after yourselves. How you treat this property reflects on you and how you yourselves live at home. Please don’t be a pig and leave the property a mess when you leave. The hosts are nice folks and will probably not say anything to your face, but they’re human and they will judge. As will we."
-  Hunter's Dog House, Nov 2023, Facebook