[TOP PICKS] 10 Vacation Houses and Private Resorts in La Union for A Great Summer Getaway
La Union is most famous for the waves in San Juan, considered the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. However, it’s not just surfers who visit this coastal area. Groups of friends and families also come here on road trips for a laid-back beach vacation or to tour the province’s best tourist spots.
Here we’ve compiled our top picks for vacation homes and private resorts in La Union that you can book for your next visit.
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1. Casa La Playa
Casa La Playa is a small beachfront resort in San Juan, quiet enough for a staycation but also a few hundred meters away from where the main party scene.
This resort offers seaside huts for couples and exclusive villas for groups. Each villa has 2-3 bedrooms, with a fully equipped kitchen and either a court of pool view.
Other facilities include a garden, swimming pool, and a restaurant and bar for easy dining. There are also outdoor hammocks facing the beach and a bonfire pit area for you to enjoy hotdogs and smores at night.
- Capacity: Up to 10 people for a villa
- Location: San Juan
- Contact: Book discounted rooms via Booking.com or Agoda
2. Casa Ellyse
Casa Ellyse is a modern industrial beachfront house perfect for a big family! It has everything that you need for a beach vacation in La Union.
The house features one bedroom with 9 beds, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare and cook your meals, and an outdoor dining patio facing the beach. They also provide complementary toiletries and breakfast!
It is conveniently located away from the crowds and a few minutes drive to Urbiztondo, a busy tourist hub in La Union with various shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Capacity: 15
- Location: San Fernando
- Contact: Book via Airbnb
3. Dalum Kubo
Dalum Kubo is “your humble kubo sanctuary”, ideal for those who want a laid-back accommodation after a day out in surftown.
The house features native kubo-inspired architecture with industrial interiors and locally sourced furniture. There are a lot of open indoor and outdoor spaces for you to chill, meditate, or practice yoga. It also has a fully functioning kitchen so you can cook or grill your own food, an outdoor bar, and a coffee nook. A gorgeous swimming pool can be found just outside the house.
It has suites and a family room, which can be booked individually or together so you can have the whole place exclusively.
- Capacity: 18
- Location: San Fernando
- Contact: Instagram
4. Dulce Ninera
This 2-storey house with pool is a great choice for families. It’s located in Bacnotan, which is a hidden surfing spot in La Union situated north of San Juan and San Fernando.
It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with hot & cold shower and tub, a full kitchen and a kitchenette, grill, and a swimming pool with a shallow section for kids. A rooftop serves as a place to hang out and watch stars at night.
If you want to visit the main hub in San Juan, you’ll be glad to know it’s only 15 minutes away.
- Capacity: Up to 15+ people
- Location: Bacnotan
- Contact: Book via Airbnb
5. Villa Victoria Resort
Villa Victoria Resort is a beachfront private resort perfect for summer getaway for families.
It has a main villa with 5 bedrooms (good up to 15 people) and a small summer house with 3 bedrooms (good up to 8 people). Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, grill, and Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are also other entertainment such as volleyball, basketball, card games, and more.
This resort has a quiet beachfront that you can enjoy during your stay. It is walking distance to the public market in Bacnotan and 10-15 minutes away from San Juan.
- Capacity: 23 people
- Location: Bacnotan
- Contact: Facebook
6. Casa de Lourdes
Wake up with a beautiful ocean view in this fully furnished 2-storey house located along the shores of San Fernando, La Union.
Each floor can be rented for up to 6 people. Each features 2 bedrooms, a living area, and a terrace overlooking the ocean. There is a shared outdoor pool and a rocky beachfront, which is still good for swimming during high tide and snorkeling as well.
7. Balay Baroro
This private vacation house is located directly across the pristine beach in Bacnotan. It is an excellent choice for family or friends’ getaway.
Balay Baroro features indoor and outdoor living spaces with ocean view. It has four bedrooms and an additional suite that comes with its own bathroom and kitchenette. It also has living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a swimming pool. It has a secluded beachfront fitted with cabanas so you can chill and enjoy the views and sunsets.
- Capacity: 14 people
- Location: Bacnotan
- Contact: Book via Airbnb
8. KayKayo Villa
KayKayo Villa is one of the best private resorts in La Union that you’ll find for a family getaway or even a group or team-building event. This luxurious eco-conscious villa is located on a hill in Bauang, La Union, offering views of the surrounding rice fields and mountain ranges in Benguet Province. It’s located 15 minutes away from San Juan.
This resort has 4 airconditioned bedroom suites with, each with private bathroom. It also has a living room and kitchen, grill, an open-space pavilion hall where you can hold events, and a game room. Outdoors you can find a swimming pool and jacuzzi bubbler pool surrounded by mahogany sun beds and parasols.
For those who want to stay outdoors to feel the mountain breeze, there is a spacious camping grounds where you can pitch tents.
Booking the resort comes with complementary breakfast.
- Capacity: 20 people
- Location: Bauang
- Contact: Website
9. Ycasa Villa
Take your La Union vacation to the next level in this luxurious loft-type villa with private pool and tub. This place is ideal for couples or a small group of up to four people.
The villa features 2 queen-sized beds, a bathroom with tub, and a dining area. It’s less than a minute walk to the surfing beach of San Juan.
Booking comes with complimentary breakfast.
- Capacity: 4 people
- Location: San Juan
- Contact: Book via Airbnb
10. Andi’s Beach Camp
This tiny beach house is located in Sitio Paratong, which is about 15-20 minutes away from San Juan. It’s a great option for those who want to enjoy the party beach in La Union but want to get away from the crowds. For those who love surfing, this area also has big waves ideal for your boards!
This house utilizes an open shared design with room partitions. It has 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed, and 2 floor mattresses. There is also space for camping outside.
- Capacity: 8 people
- Location: Bacnotan
- Contact: Book via Airbnb
That concludes our list of private homes and private resorts in La Union. Do you have other recommendations? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Katherine Cortes is a long-time backpacker and a freelance writer/editor. She likes beaches, snorkeling trips, and relaxing staycations (preferably with bath tubs!).
