Drew Arellano has opened the doors to his Tanay resthouse rental.
On Wednesday, October 1, the television host announced that his resthouse called Bahay Ni Drew Tanay is now accepting bookings.
"Take care of yourself. Take a breather. We welcome you to our home in Tanay. We are now open for bookings. Head on to www.bahaynidrew.com," he posted on his Instagram page.
According to its website, the "eco-friendly mountain house opens to sweeping 360° views of the Sierra Madre in the Philippines. Powered entirely by solar energy, it’s a true sustainable escape."
"Bahay Ni Drew Tanay" has four bedrooms that can accommodate up to 15 guests.
In an interview with Section Detail back in July, Drew shared that Tanay has always held a special place in his heart. "I've always loved the outdoors specifically Tanay from my triathlon days. Twenty years ago, we rode our bicycles up to Tanay and back," her relayed.
The TV host discovered the property where the house now stands during the pandemic. "We found this property, came to Tanay tried looking for a place ten times and finally we found one with an unobstructed view of the mountains and the see of clouds when you wake up," he said.
He went on: "So I kinda feel like when I come here, I just feel so relaxed, so at peace, so isolated, and so free. So when we purchased the property, we didn't want to build on the whole property that we got."
They decided to build the house on just a portion of the land, carefully planning how each space would be used.
"It was just a portion of the property, and we were thinking that every space should make sense, every corner should make sense, every corner should make sense. That's why we thought of a playground for the kids, a billiard table... the mini lap pool, and the heated jacuzzi," he said. "And of course our dining area and that side is the gym, so every corner was thought out."
For Drew, the project represents a new chapter in his life. "For me this is the next phase of my life. I've been doing the travel show for 20 years. And I'm looking at my next phase which is property management. I feel this is my next step. It excites me... There are ups and downs. When I think about the nitty-gritties, the headaches, kasama 'yun eh. And I like it. It really excites me," he stated.