Balconahe in Baras is just two hours from the city.

It's like a place from a dream.

Antipolo is easily a crowd favorite weekend destination thanks to it being only a few hours away. It's only a mere one-and-a-half to two-hour ride from the city but the difference in landscapes and views are amazing. You can visit rooftop cafes overlooking the Manila skyline, you can go on hikes in the Sierra Madre mountains, or you can also rent private resorts to chill amidst nature. Since summer is just around the corner, we've rounded up 8 of the best private resorts in Antipolo you can book.

A private, IG-worthy villa!

Enjoy the calm waters and the cool mountain air breeze at Batas ng Kalikasan.

The best views of the mystic mountain.

So IG-worthy!

The Villa just opened this month!

While we wait for a functional time machine, it's the next best thing.

Time to go on a museum date.

We all need to be pampered from time to time.

You're never too old to learn how to bike.

Immerse yourself in nature at Mount Purro Nature Reserve.

Michael's Place is the perfect city staycation for some family bonding.

It's just a quick drive away.

Drop by the pop-up library and borrow a book or two.

Relax and unwind the Korean way.

Have a private island for the weekend.

The Park - Silang can host your next family staycation or small gathering.

It's a small space well-loved by locals.

Don't have an SO? Bring your friends instead!