AirBNB Review: John Gil's Secret Place in Amadeo, Cavite

A few weeks ago, we visited John Gil's Secret Place, and it was such a memorable staycation. Tucked away in Amadeo, Cavite, this hidden gem is the perfect budget-friendly escape from the city. In this post, I’ll share all about our relaxing experience at this cozy campsite.

John Gil Secret Place has two different private accommodation:

• Option 1: A Frame Cabin with Private Pool
  Starts at Php 4,500 (4-6 pax)

• Option 2: Rest House & Teepee Hut with Private Pool
  Starts at Php 2,000 (2-4)

Option 1 gets fully booked quickly; And it was no longer available when we inquired. We opted for Option 2. This is slightly smaller but is as charming as the first option. 

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Daily Rate Php 2,500 x 2

Additional pax (2 kids) + Php 500 x 2

Additional Bed  Php 250

Total Php 6,250

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We paid Php 6,250 for a two-night stay. By the way, we are a total of 6 pax - 4 adults with 2 toddlers.

What's included?

Rest House

Electric fan room with queen size bed 

Inside the rest house

• CR

• Dining table for 4 pax

• Android TV with Netflix

• Kitchen with basic sink, refrigerator, basic kitchen ware and utensils

• Camping stove burner (free to use; you can bring your own butane or buy one from them)

• Dining Table

Teepee Hut

Electric fan room with queen size bed (additional Php 250)

Tent

Other Amenities

• Mini pool

• Native kubo with BT speaker

• Grilling area

• Picnic table

• Bonfire pit

• Coffee table

• Swing

Parking inside their gated property.

Check-in time: 2PM
Check out time: 12NN

What to bring?

• Butane for camping stove burner

• Rice cooker

• Charcoal; if you’ll be grilling

• Extra kitchen utensils like knife and chopping board

• Towel & toiletries

• Distilled Water

• Food and drinks

• Katol

• Anti-mosquito lotion

• Tube ice and cooler if you’ll be drinking in the kubo or picnic area

How to get there?

• Private car – Pin John Gil’s Secret Place
  via Cavitex 
  via SLEX / CALAX

• Commute

  • From PITX, ride a bus Trece Martires-Indang

  • Ask the driver to drop you off at Mcdo Manggahan in General Trias, Cavite

  • Take a jeep going to Amadeo

See some of our photos here —

Our Experience at John Gil's Secret Place

Cavite’s notorious traffic had us expecting a late arrival, and we were right. We even managed to squeeze in a quick grocery stop at Robinsons Dasma for supplies. By the time we finally got to John Gil’s Secret Place, it was already 7:30 PM.

When we finally arrived at this tucked-away spot, we were instantly taken in by its beauty. The peaceful surroundings and lush greenery made the long 5-hour drive from Manila completely worth it. Check-in was a breeze, and after settling in, I got started on dinner while the guys kicked off a drinking session inside the kubo. On day two, Neddiene took care of breakfast while the kids braved the pool, though the water was freezing!

So they washed off and just played inside the tent and teepee hut. 

For our lunch, we prepared a samgyupsal feast. This lasted until dinner.

Make the most of your stay in Amadeo, here are some other activities:

• Visit Balite Falls

• Coffee Farm Tour at Amadeo Artisano Coffee Farm

• See the Alitaptap Artists Community

• Cafe Hopping: Cafe Amaina

• Cafe Hopping: Cafe Carolina

Watch our Vlog here -

John Gil's Secret Place Contact Information

Address: Purok 7 Brgy. Halang-Alingaro road, Amadeo, Cavite
Phone: 0905-159-2664 / 0999-730-4807
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