What a wonderful find! A highlight of my trip to The Phillipines. Loved staying with Christina and her family, deep in the Banaue Rice Terraces at Batad. Great company with the other guests from around the world. Lovely home cooked meals. Christina's 4 year old grand daughter was an absolute delight, as were the village children wanting to practice their English. Beautiful hikes to waterfalls and rivers. The family even dressed me in their traditional clothing on my final night. This place is an absolute gem for intrepid travellers. Highly recommended.

Not so much what I didn't like as it was wonderful for me as a solo traveller. It exceeded my expectations. Just be sure to understand this lovely home stay is a forty-minute walk down steep steps through the village of Batad and along the rice terraces...then you have to walk up again when you leave. You will need a certain level of fitness, practical shoes and a backpack. I came to The Phillipines on a business trip so had a suitcase and laptop bag...bad idea! Paid a local to help me up and down...he was amazing! However, you are rewarded when you arrive in this special place. Also, this is a home stay with a very hospitable family. Facilities are clean and comfortable but basic. If you come with this expectation, you'll have a wonderful stay.

The food was absolutely incredible (like truly we could have eaten there for every single meal), as was the location and the view. The shared balcony overlooks the terraces, which was a breathtaking view every single morning. The main village is farther away from the guided tours that overlook Batad, and was therefore a lot quieter and serene. The location really cannot be beat if you’re looking to wake up in a postcard every day. Cristina and her family were amazing, and the whole stay was exactly the getaway we were looking for. We will absolutely be back to this area, and will head straight for Cristina’s every time.

Only two small things- both are less negative things than just unexpected and would have been helpful to know. The first is that the hike in and out is not super easily accessible, which we would have known if we had done a bit more research on how much farther the main village actually is! We loved that it made the stay all the more serene and peaceful, the 30 minute hike was just unexpected! The second is just that there was no toilet paper and the bathroom including the toilet is always wet due to the shower. Again, just the nature of being in a remote place, just wish we would have known to bring our own.

The hosts were welcoming, and this includes a pet dog they have. I decided to take a walk to the waterfall early in the morning and the dog started accompanying me patiently and loyally all the way there and back. I was told later that that adorable dog was a guide to the waterfall and some other locations. This property is not in the easiest location to get to, but the views are spectacular. The WiFi was very strong. Overall, it's hard to beat this property for its value for money.

This being a rural area, there are plenty of insects which will fly into your room if you leave the windows open, and there was no fan in the room, so it got a bit stuffy at times. It's only possible to charge your phone outside the room, and there's also no water dispenser for drinking water.

The best place to stay in Batad and our favourite place during our hike in the rice terraces. Cristina’s inn is a little piece of heaven on earth. The inn is very small, only a few people can stay. The rooms are simple and the facilities very basic. But it is all you need. Wifi and warm water are an extra fee but it is not necessary when you are in this beautiful place. And the price for one night is an extra point. The views over the terraces are amazing, from our room, from the dining place and from the common space on the first floor. It is very quiet and relaxing. Cristina’s food was amazing too ! Best shakshuka EVER ! The staff was very nice and helpful. We prepared some rice with our hiking guide and they even cooked it for us for dinner. I will definitely come back to stay there for a few days, look at the view and relax. 100% recommend it !

Nothing to say, everything was great !

I had 2 nights here. This guesthouse is located in arguably the most beautiful setting in the world. The guesthouse is lovely and u can sit out and relax and see the amazing rice terraces. Cristina and her family, friends and neighbors are wonderful and lovely people. I had chicken curry on both nights and it was the best curry I've ever had!!!. Pancakes and coffee in the morning so so good. I do recommend 2 nights here in this guesthouse as there is lots to do. In my opinion the best view is the climb up to Awa viewpoint, it's a high and tough climb up but the views are absolutely stunning. Batad village is a once in a lifetime experience so make the most of it!!😁

If you want to be a part of the surroundings instead of just seeing a view from the hill, Christina´s place is the best choice. Before we visited Batad, we considered various high hill locations for the accommodations which are provided here, but after we were actually in Batad and were able to see these accommodations live, we were happy that we decided for Christina. It has a feel that you are at someone's home (which is actually a fact). It was a really authentic experience for us. All Cristina's family were very kind. They can also prepare a great meal for you, which you will enjoy with the view of rice fields. Thank you!

The greatest place I have ever stayed - in the middle of the ricefields Cristinas Home just has the best view and its so calm and peaceful! Although its a tough walk especially going back to the drop off it is all worth it! Cristina‘s family is very kind and willing to help you fulfill all your wishes (if it‘s a trekking guide, a delicious homecooked meal or a relaxing massage!). I can highly recommend staying there and experience yourself!

My room had a panoramic view of the terraces plus the place was near the falls and the hanging bridge so it’s perfect. The people were also nice and accommodating to my needs especially as a solo traveller. They made sure my needs were perfectly met and my questions were answered.

None. The place is a bit far and the trail was tough but it’s near every attraction you’ll definitely want to see. The further you are, the nearer you are to the beautiful spots so it’s perfect.

My stay at Cristina's inn couldn't have been better. It's such a cozy place, and Cristina and her family are incredibly warm and welcoming, so I got a "home away from home" feeling from the first day. The location on the main village is perfect, right on the rice fields of Batad, and the view from there is just spectacular. There are good hiking options in the area, but it's also a great place to just chill and have some peaceful days :) I hope I will come back, salamat!!!

The host is super nice and cooks amazing food. The room has everything you need which is literally only 2 very comfortable beds. You do not need ac since it gets quite cold in the evening and you're staying in the middle of the village right next to all the rice terraces. Just in the middle of an amazing scenery. Would highly recommend it to anyone. Just know that getting there is quite a journey