A Weekend Getaway at 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.
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
- 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
- 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:
Watch our Vlog here -
Contact Information
John Gil’s Secret Place
Address: Purok 7 Brgy. Halang-Alingaro road, Amadeo, Cavite
Mobile No: 0905-159-2664 / 0999-730-4807
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnGilsSecretPlace
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