Laguna Hidden Gem 2024: A Peaceful Birthday Getaway at Lago Rocoso
It’s my birthday week once again and if you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I always spend it traveling either with friends or family.
For this year, I wasn’t planning really on anything, but my mom suddenly suggested we go to Majayjay Falls in Laguna. And I thought: my gosh. Majayjay falls? Nakapunta na kami dun at ang layo. Tapos ang haba pa nung lalakarin para makapunta sa falls. Tapos, ohmylaurd. Sobrang crowded. So since Laguna naman ang bet niya, naisip ko yung NEW lake house ng friend ko—which is nga the Lago Rocoso.
I think it was a gift from the Lord that the place was available on my birthday weekend because my God…
Lago Rocoso feels like it was taken straight out of a laptop nature wallpaper collection, with every space adorned with art and natural landscapes, making every guest feel as though they’ve been transported to a heavenly place.
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Pero if hindi pa rin and you want to know more, keep on reading. :)
Getting to Lago Rocoso
Lago Rocoso is in Cavinti, Laguna. We came from Bacoor Cavite and travelled by car. Not sure really how to go there via commute but I guess you can Google how to get to Cavinti or maybe you can also ask the owners if there’s a possible option to travel their via commute. But, I suggest you get there by car.
Our travel time took at least 2 hours from Cavite, excluding all our stopovers.
Sir Ji, the owner of the house, met us along the street nearest to the house, making sure we won’t get lost. With him was a few assistants who helped us carry our bags and things to the house.
From the parking lot, we walked a forest pathway for about 2 minutes. Don’t worry because it’s not as hard and I believe it’s still senior-friendly.
We were instantly in awe of the space. I knew it right away that I just made the right decision of choosing this place to celebrate my birthday. Here are the reasons why:
1. Lago Rocoso is a natural work of art on the inside and on the outside.
Let’s talk about the House first.
The house is…hindi ako expert sa Interior Design ah. So huwag n’yo ko awayin kung mali yung terms ko…designed with industrial interiors incorporated with contemporary paintings created by one of the owners and I think a few from their favorite artists, too. It also has furniture pieces that add pops of color around the industrial design of the house. Ang technical ano ba ‘yan. Pero ang ganda kasi talaga nung pagka-industrial pero hindi masyadong seryoso. Like look:
Ito yung details ng house:
Sobrang calming talaga mga ate ko. All the windows are placed in a location where in nature/plants/scenery yung makikita mo—nagmumukha din tuloy painting yung windows.
In my family’s words:
Lago Rocoso is as aliwalas as the bahay of Edward Cullen’s family sa movie na Twilight.
If the house is beautiful, wait ’til you explore the outdoor area.
The best part of the outdoor area is the patio by the lake. It’s a hangout spot where you can relax, slow down, and be surrounded by nothing but nature. Just what I wanted.
Besides the bamboo raft which I call patio by the lake, Lago Rocoso also has a Cabana area, with an overlooking view of the lake.
And a lot more areas to hang around depending on what you vibe.
2. The lake
When I saw my friend’s IG story about their lake house, it was love at first sight. I promised myself I would someday go there.
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The lake. How could I even start talking about the lake. Peace of mind is something I usually would want. I found it there.
Seeing my family have fun and relax, best gift ever.
We took a quick dip in the lake while light rain was pouring. A note on swimming in the lake: The lake surrounding Lago Rocoso is called Lumot Lake, a man-made body of water home to various fish species like bass, tilapia, and catfish. If you have sensitive skin, I wouldn’t recommend swimming in the lake. But if you’re up for a natural swim, then by all means, give it a try! We enjoyed the experience, though we did experience a bit of itchiness here and there.
After swimming, we hung around the bonfire since the weather was chilly at that time. And if you know me, you’ll know how much I love rental spaces with bonfire. There’s something about the burning wood sounds that also calms me.
3. Lago Rocoso is pet-friendly.
Nothing else to explain this part right here. What’s more important than being able to bring your babies with you.
4. Lago Rocoso is a versatile space that can accommodate your over-the-top and nonchalant vibe.
My family can both be loud and introspective at the same time and Lago Rocoso was able to handle and offer space for that.
The next morning, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me on the patio by the lake, and we had cake for breakfast.
After the happy-birthday-singing-morning, everybody just went on to their own thing. Some did some more muni-muni:
Some explored and wandered around the space and took photos of the surroundings:
Who can resist a photo shoot session? Not us.
Lago Rocoso so far is the best and most beautiful house rental my family and I had been to. I recommend it for family and friends who are looking for a unique, private, and peaceful staycation.
Sir Ji told us that October is the best time to be here because there will be migrating birds flocking around Lake Lumot. And it’s definitely a sight to see. So I guess, we’ll be back? Unless maunahan n’yo na kami sa booking. :)
Watch my travel vlog about our experience here:
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