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5 Staycation Gems To Keep Your Wanderlust Flame Burning

From the rustic to the modern, these vacation home rentals are ready for your weekend staycation getaway

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<div><br/></div><p>With so many places that popped up for rent or villas to stay at, it can get quite overwhelming to peruse each one. We’ve chosen five staycation gems that can keep your wanderlust flame burning.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e4e21891-6c0c-41f5-94f2-8b1b739f6c38_balinese villa-9.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">ARQA Palm Villas, Alfonso, Cavite<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Jar Concengco  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/home-tours/vito-selma-s-furniture-in-50-m-dollar-property/33643" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vito Selma’s Arata Lounge Chairs Are Spotted In A 50-Million Dollar LA Penthouse</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>In the gallery below, see these beautiful vacation rental homes that within driving distance from Metro Manila:</strong></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/42bafdef-cc33-4c57-83a3-94d1d428973f_5 staycations_landscape 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ca6df5d1-f9ca-4894-aa4a-c3aec874bfb6_balinese villa-9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b7f5662a-00a5-49a0-ae5a-0fd73deec3d9_balinese villa-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b3f10c92-cdf6-4da3-94ee-6a638d5e9ee7_japanese villa-3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/da98a533-6cc4-4050-bdba-1c90959d32c9_modern villa-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f8b8ddc5-1819-46c4-a3b5-7cbeeedfaff6_modern villa-10.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/93a2e451-84c4-4d81-8c39-82ce36d93972_jar_7402a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" 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src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ee6b1499-c1d1-46b0-b2f2-41ccc82d9f71_casa veranda.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/106b03d5-e7fe-4727-b2f3-2d643d2b9c46_dsc_1174 (1).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e5f74a16-aa86-4cd5-89d0-90f4a71a6008_gptempdownload 125.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fe1e501a-8860-466b-a79b-06358142d4c2_photo sep 16, 12 27 11 am.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/be11b926-0b91-45f4-aa07-7e7e208f1919_photo sep 16, 12 27 19 am.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7753bcb4-b0ac-4d97-8e4b-45e4a1bc47fe_img_4946.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/78b08465-fb62-49d2-b217-a9e4abdeba17_img_4949.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0dbc0266-8040-4e4a-a936-27c2f1811862_img_4971.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>ARQA Palm Villas - Alfonso, Cavite - Founded only last June this year, ARQA Palm Villas offers 3 villas with different themes. Balai Mohan is a structure with a straw roof, rattan furniture and a Balinese aesthetic.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Jar Concengco</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Villa Raia draws inspiration from Japan and features large circular concrete cutouts on its facade.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The Kaia Suite has an asymmetrical gabled roof with a more modern interior. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - ARQA also has an alfresco cafe onsite on its roof deck where it serves all day breakfast.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Casa Lusita - Tagaytay - This newly built house rental is for the big family or group of friends looking for a chill time. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - It is equipped with a Char-Broil gas grill for easy barbecues, a heated pool perfect for the chilly Tagaytay weather.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Everything was thought out for you as the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare a feast.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Casa Lusita&#x27;s interiors boast of designer furniture from Ito Kish, Vito Selma and Taylor Living. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - With 4 rooms, Casa Lusita can accommodate up to 16 people. The house also comes with a caretaker that can help assist you with anything in the house.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - What we love most about Casa Lusita are the luxurious beddings and duvet covers. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Casa Veranda - Bataan - Built with a design mix of Filipino and Balinese, this Bataan home rental treats you to a beautiful view of Mt. Arayat. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The house is made with capiz (a commodity the local town is known for), and even intricate wood mosaic that is made by the same artisans of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> -  There are three bedrooms, with the primary bedroom with an ensuite jacuzzi. Guests can hike around the leisure farm of pineapples and dragonfruit together with turkeys, chickens and goats that roam around. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Le Coq Bleu - Baguio - This more intimate homestay in Baguio is the only one on the list without a pool but makes up for it with charm. Its French owner has filled the place with many blue decor that she’s accumulated throughout the years.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> -  There’s also a fireplace where you can warm up to on cold Baguio nights. Breakfast is made specially by the owners - usually comprised of pancakes, yogurt and fruits. The suite on the bottom of the property is built around the natural stone of the lot and becomes part of the wall making for an interesting design feature.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>River Garden Resthouse - Bulacan - Popularly known as celebrity Marjorie Barretto’s vacation home turned rental, River Garden Resthouse is a wonderful place to gather your favorite people for an overnight stay. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Right by the river and surrounded by lush greenery, standalone villas dot the property - with one villa even displaying painted portraits of Marjorie and her daughters.<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - A pavilion contains antique furniture, a water feature and a large round dining table. The gazebo has colorful tiles and a more intimate table perfect for catching up with your best friends. <cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/home-tours/7-celebrities-farmhouses-and-what-we-love-about-th/33219" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Celebrity Farmhouses And What We Love About Them</a></div>