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Here's another tiny house tour for you. This time we take you to the small cabins of Bakuran in DRT, Bulacan. This cabin resort could be your next destination when you feel like needing a breather and getting out of town; you know — away from the city, away from the crowds.   Bakuran owner, Ricca Del Rosario shares some details and the story behind their cabin rental business that sounds so familiar. Think about entrepreneurship and businesses flourishing during the pandemic and you catch the drift. Lastly, in case you need to hear some business advice, she got that covered too. Enjoy the tour!  _  _  _  _  Book your next holiday stay here: https://airbnb.pvxt.net/nLkyBV  Check them out on Facebook and Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/bakuranph  https://web.facebook.com/bakurancabins  Bakuran is like your family’s private paradise, a home away from home, approximately just two hours away from Manila. A place you’ll always want to go back to. Enjoy the space to yourselves and feel safe while we are all in the grip of the pandemic.   Doña Remedios Trinidad (commonly called DRT) became the new popular destination of Bulakenyos and residents of nearby cities and provinces during the pandemic. It was once the least traveled municipality but is now famous for its breathtaking mountain views and marvelous rivers and falls.  Bakuran is an ideal choice if you want to visit DRT and bring your kids and parents along. There are no rough roads and no hiking required to get here. Others may think that all accommodations in DRT need tent pitching, or need a 4x4 to get there. Bakuran is unique in that it is family-oriented. Even small cars can get you here. Perfect if you just want to experience DRT and simply need a comfortable place to unwind and get away from the noise and pollution of the city. The place feels remote, despite the fact that it is within a short walk (550m) from the public market.  We offer three modern tiny homes with different sleek interiors which we fondly named after our kids: Balai Ate, Balai Kuya, and Balai Bunso. We have an outdoor swimming pool that will make you feel one with nature. Feel the fresh mountain breeze in your face and listen to the birds sing for you.  Click here to subscribe to OG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIj3xiW-RIO2cpr5LBvokRg/?sub_confirmation=1  About OG Using the power of video to tell one good story at a time... ONLY GOOD... OG.  OG is Summit Media's video first brand. And like all Summit Media brands, OG is anchored on top-notch storytelling to delight, inspire, and connect with our audiences.   We are deliberate in creating content that spread positivity, inspiration, and good vibes. Expect only good here at OG. Subscribe and be part of the community!

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00:00 Hi! Welcome to BAKURA!

00:03 When the pandemic hit in 2020, everybody was stuck at home.

00:18 And when it started to get a little bit more chaotic,

00:20 we couldn't go out because we have three children.

00:24 They're still small, so it's scary.

00:26 And there was still no vaccine during that time.

00:27 We had an acquired lot here in TRT Bulacan years ago,

00:32 but we couldn't go there.

00:34 So during the pandemic, we thought of this as a "passion land"

00:38 because it's a mountain, a province, and there's no one.

00:42 So we thought, "Can't we remove our masks?"

00:43 because we're the only ones who can go here.

00:45 So we tried it once.

00:47 We enjoyed it until we made it monthly,

00:52 and then every other week.

00:53 Then we stayed here for a week.

00:57 Until we thought,

00:59 "Why don't we put up a Bakod?"

01:02 The Bakod we made wasn't the normal stone.

01:09 That's expensive.

01:10 So we just made the "Kawayan" Bakod.

01:13 That's also the trend here in TRT.

01:15 That's what you'll see in most houses.

01:18 So that's what we made.

01:20 We called it "Bakuran" when there's Bakod.

01:25 When we used to go here,

01:26 when there was a Bakod,

01:27 the next thing we did was

01:29 we put up a pond,

01:31 and we put up a chicken coop.

01:33 So that we'd have a place to go.

01:36 And it wasn't as comfortable for the kids

01:39 because it didn't have electricity or water.

01:42 So we thought of building a cabin there.

01:46 So this is our house now.

01:49 And when it was built,

01:50 that's when the official construction started.

01:54 This house is just for me.

01:57 So we didn't rush.

01:59 There's no timeline.

02:00 But when this house was finished,

02:02 that was in July,

02:03 that's when we officially started

02:05 constructing the other two cabins

02:08 and the other common areas.

02:11 Bakuran is located in DRT, Bulacan.

02:21 For the design,

02:22 my husband is an engineer

02:25 and we have our own construction company.

02:27 That's why they helped me with the design.

02:29 So the architects in the firm

02:33 designed the cabins first.

02:36 And then when I saw it,

02:39 we just edited it and revised it.

02:41 It depends on what's right for the place.

02:45 (upbeat music)

02:48 Each cabin is around 1.5 million pesos

02:57 because every part is detailed.

03:00 It's not like when you buy a condo unit

03:03 that's very bare.

03:04 So our units have details.

03:08 There's a table that's already attached.

03:10 There are cabinets.

03:11 It doesn't have a plain part.

03:13 So everything has details.

03:15 So if you think it's expensive,

03:16 that's the reason behind it.

03:18 The name of our three cabins

03:24 is inspired by our three children.

03:26 That's why this is Balay Ate.

03:28 We have Balay Kuya for our oldest son

03:32 and then Balay Bonso.

03:33 So three.

03:34 We can't have children again

03:35 because we only have three cabins

03:36 and we don't have space here.

03:39 Basically, this Bakuran is inspired by our family.

03:43 We call it "Bakuran" because it's very subtle

03:45 unlike other resorts

03:48 or other places we go to when we're on vacation.

03:51 This is a very small place.

03:54 It's perfect for small groups.

03:57 It's just a 1,300 square meter space

04:01 plus 300 square meters of parking area.

04:05 Every cabin is around 20 to 25 square meters each.

04:11 Each cabin is made of wood.

04:13 It's mainly wood

04:15 so you can feel the mountain vibe

04:18 and the metal framing.

04:21 So that's what makes each cabin's framing unique.

04:24 My favorite area in Bakuran is the Kubong-Kubon.

04:32 So that's like our view deck area.

04:35 I said it's just a small space.

04:38 So when you're in Kubong-Kubon, you'll see everything

04:41 that Bakuran has to offer.

04:44 If you're planning to build your own place

04:50 like a house or something like this

04:53 that's open for other people,

04:56 I think the best advice is to not rush

04:59 and take your time

05:00 because there are things that you need to think about

05:04 so you won't regret it in the end.

05:06 You won't feel like you're being loved

05:08 or unsatisfied with what you have.

05:11 So take your time

05:13 and think about what's best for you.

05:16 Future plans for Bakuran are

05:24 to get to know each other,

05:25 like in Bulacan or other places.

05:28 We don't have much to do here

05:30 because our space is limited.

05:32 So we'll see each other soon.

05:34 So maybe we can go to Bakuran somewhere else.

05:37 Maybe Bakuran Tagaytay or Bakuran Baguio.

05:41 But that's still a long time.

05:43 It's just wishful thinking.

05:45 But hopefully.

05:46 (upbeat music)

05:52 Want to share your house and get featured?

05:54 Email us at stories.onlygood@gmail.com

05:57 and tell us about your interesting home story.

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