On the first weekend of February, we head on a road trip to Bukidnon to check out a resort famous for its “Shoe House” and our short escape from the city buzz. The place is called Adrian & Alice Place. It is located at Barangay Lorega, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Davao – Bukidnon Hwy.
Adrian & Alice Place is about a two-hour drive from Davao City. The road going to Bukidnon is very picturesque that even before you reach your destination, the ride itself is already a wonderful attraction. Enjoy those mountains and relaxing green scenery along the way which makes the road trip extra fun!
Adrian and Alice’s Place in Bukidnon (Buda)
This is a perfect spot if you’re looking for a place to relax, rejuvenate, meditate and unwind. Not too far from Davao City and just along the Davao-Bukidnon Road. Adrian & Alice’s Place is popular for its Shoe House. Since it’s located in Buda, the little Baguio of Mindanao, you can definitely experience the coolness of the air and be able to commune with nature while immersing yourself with the pine-scented breeze. A great place for bird watching as well.
Address: Barangay Lorega, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Davao – Bukidnon Highway
Contact ☎: +63 917 700 8632
FB Page: @adrianandalicesplace
Room Rates: (Bed and Breakfast)
**All rates are from their FB Page post.
Shoe House – P 3,500.00 / 6 pax
Fernwood – P12,500.00 / 20 pax
House by the Pool – P 5,500.00 / 10pax
House by the Hill – P 4,500.00 / 9 pax
Garden Room 1 – P 2,500.00 / 4 pax 1-double bed and 2-single bed
(good for family/barkada)
Garden Room 2 – P 2,000.00 / 2 pax, 2-single bed (good for
family/barkada)
Garden Room 3 – P 2,000.00 / 2 pax, 1-double bed (exclusive for
married couple)
Hobbit House 1 – P 2,000.00 / 2 pax
(exclusive for married couple)
Hobbit House 2 – P 2,000.00 / 2 pax, 2-single bed (good for
barkada/relatives)
Hobbit House 3 – P 3,000.00 / 4 pax
Pavillion – P 5,000.00
Check In Time: 2:00 P.M.
Check Out Time: 11:00 A.M. on the following day
In excess of per Room Capacity:
+ P550.00 / head with Extra Bed & Breakfast or
+ P350.00 / head with Breakfast
Restaurant: Opens @ 7:00 A.M. & Closes @ 7:00 P.M.
What did I like about Adrian & Alice’s Place?
- Cool Climate – so makes sure you bring your jackets.
- I got to experienced fogs and morning dew.
- We love the sunset view from the Shoe House.
- They have nice and friendly staffs.
- This is a perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, meditate and unwind.
What I did not like about Adrian & Alice’s Place?
- It is not well-maintained.
- Our room was not cleaned well (especially the comfort room).
- The pool is deep so it’s not safe for kids.
- There are no toiletries and towels included.
- They don’t have enough parking space.
OVERALL
For the location, scenery, and the weather, this place is just perfect! A great getaway from the heat and the hustle and bustle of the city. I enjoyed the cold breeze and even get to see the sunset from the shoe house.
When we get there it’s around 4 pm and we booked the Shoe House and Garden Room 3. For the shoe house, I wasn’t really blown away by it. I’m a bit scared on the staircase going up to the second floor especially if you have kids, it’s not safe. But aside from that, it’s a cool experience. We enjoyed chilling on the rooftop.
Now, for the Garden Room, I was very disappointed. It’s dirty! It looks like they did not clean it before we checked-in. There are some small creatures crawling on the floor of the comfort room. And below the beds are insects and dust. We end up looking for a broom to clean it up. Glad we found one even though the broom itself was old and dirty as well.
Thinking about the room rates, just a bit disappointed that they don’t offer basic toiletries and towels for their customers. But I do appreciate that they informed us upon booking.
We also explored the whole resort and checked out their hobbit houses. (Sorry forgot to take pictures) Overall, it’s still a good place to check out but the place still needs maintenance.
Personal Rate: (My rating is purely based on my personal experience.)
