UPDATE — June 2026: Mickey in Lipa is now open for direct booking! Pick the layout that fits your group:
- Family Staycation — sleeps 7 (1-bedroom)
- Family House — sleeps 11 (2-bedroom)
- Full Family House — sleeps 15 (3-bedroom)
Book direct and compare the current direct-booking and platform totals.
A small confession before the big news
We’ve been hosting in Lipa for three years now. In that time we’ve had hundreds of families through the 2BR Spacious and the 1BR Cozy — and one piece of feedback shows up over and over: “This was great. Do you have anything bigger? Anything more — fun for the kids?”
The honest answer for a long time was “not yet.” We tracked every request. We kept the list. We listened.
So this year, we built the answer. Mickey in Lipa has opened its doors.
Meet Mickey in Lipa
Tucked inside Bella Vita Subdivision in Brgy. Anilao, Lipa City — a quiet residential pocket a short drive from the rest of the city — we’ve put up something different. Not another studio or another generic unit. A full house which has been designed top to bottom around the way families actually use a vacation rental.
We’re calling it Mickey in Lipa. Two floors. Three bedrooms. One kitchen. Sleeps up to 15 guests across a queen master, two bunk rooms, a living-room day bed, and a flexible floor mattress therefore parents, kids, and the lola/lolo who decided last minute they were coming too.
More importantly, the thing that makes it land, the part the kids will not stop talking about, is the theme.
The Disney-inspired part (yes, really)
When we designed Mickey in Lipa, we wanted a space that felt like a small adventure on its own. Something kids walk into and immediately know is for them — not a watered-down “kid-friendly” hotel room with a beige duvet and a fold-out cot.
So we leaned in. Mickey Mouse gallery walls. Playful murals in both kids’ bedrooms. A “If you can Dream it, you can Do it” Disney quote in the lounge. Ring chandeliers, modern furniture, and a Mickey-shaped accent here and there for the parents to spot. The master bedroom keeps the playful spirit but stays restful — a queen bed, soft lighting, a “all you need is a little bit of magic” wall print that you don’t notice until you’re already half-asleep.
As a result, it becomes the kind of place— where check-in becomes an event. Where the kids run up the stairs to claim a bunk. Where you’ll get the family photo by the gallery wall before the bags are even unpacked.
The layout, briefly
Here’s the rough shape so you know what you’re booking (each listing page has the full photo tour):
Ground floor
- An open lounge + dining area (with the Mickey gallery wall, the standout statement piece) — includes a day bed that sleeps 3 for late-night movie marathons or extra crashers
- Bedroom 1 — a bunk room with two double-twin beds, sleeps 4
- A full kitchen ready for real cooking
- A common toilet and bath
- A garage (parking inside the property)
- A small reading nook tucked under the staircase
- 2 floor mattress kept on hand for two more sleepers (the cousin who decided last minute, the kid who’d rather camp out in the living room)
Second floor
- The master bedroom — queen bed (sleeps 2), walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 — a second bunk room with two double-twin beds, sleeps 4
Sleeping capacity, totaled up:
| Room | Bed | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom (2F) | Queen bed | 2 |
| Bedroom 1 (GF) | Bunk — 2 double twin beds | 4 |
| Bedroom 2 (2F) | Bunk — 2 double twin beds | 4 |
| Living Room (GF) | Day bed | 3 |
| Flexible | 2 x Floor mattresses | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
Because of that layout, it’s big enough to host extended family or a small barkada while still feeling connected. Small enough that everyone can find each other for dinner. The parents get the private master upstairs, the cousins claim the two bunk rooms by age, and the day bed plus floor mattress catch the overflow on the bigger weekends.
One house, three ways to book it
Here’s the part most readers haven’t seen done in Lipa before: Mickey in Lipa lists on the booking calendar in three configurations — same Disney-inspired house, three different sizes depending on the group you’re traveling with. The other bedrooms simply get locked off when they’re not part of your booking.
- 1-Bedroom Listing (sleeps up to 7) — Kitchen, garage, queen master bedroom upstairs, and the living room with its day bed. Floor mattresses kept on hand. Both bunk rooms (Bedroom 1 downstairs and Bedroom 2 upstairs) stay locked off. Built for couples, solo travelers, and smaller groups who want the full Mickey experience without paying for extra space they do not need.
- 2-Bedroom Listing (sleeps up to 11) — Everything in the 1-Bedroom, plus Bedroom 1 downstairs (the first bunk room — two double-twin beds, sleeps 4). Bedroom 2 upstairs stays locked off. The right size for mid-sized families who want a private bunk room for the kids but don’t need the whole house.
- 3-Bedroom / Full House Listing (sleeps up to 15) — The entire Mickey in Lipa. Both bunk rooms unlocked, queen master, day bed, floor mattress, every room of the house yours for the weekend. The hero booking for multi-generation families, barkadas, and birthday weekends.
The Disney gallery wall, the Mickey murals, the ring chandeliers, the full kitchen — those come with every configuration. In other words, what changes between listings is simply how many bedrooms unlock during your stay.
For most direct-booking guests, this is a quiet upgrade: instead of being told “the unit you wanted is booked,” you can scale the booking up or down depending on the group. If you’ve ever wanted to book HavenInLipa but the unit you wanted was unavailable on your dates — this flexibility is the answer.
Why this matters if you’ve booked with us before
A few things we want returning guests to know:
First, direct-booking guests get first dibs. Guests on our direct-booking list hear about new homes and open dates first. If you’ve stayed with us before and given consent to be on the list, you’re already in.
Meanwhile, our pricing approach stays straightforward and transparent. There are no platform fees — just GCash, BPI InstaPay, or credit/debit card, and direct rates you can compare against listing platforms. If you’ve read our Book Direct vs. Airbnb breakdown, the same idea applies to these new listings.
Finally, repeat-guest perks still apply. If you’ve stayed with us more than once, your returning-guest rate carries over to the new units too. Simply message us when you book and we’ll arrange it.
Who Mickey in Lipa is built for
A few use cases we’ve already heard from guests:
The multi-generation Manila family trip
Grandparents in town from the province, two adult siblings with their kids, everyone wants to be together but no one wants to share a single hotel suite. The master bedroom handles the lolo/lola, the two bunk rooms split the cousins by age, the kitchen lets you make merienda for fifteen people without ordering out. This is the trip Mickey in Lipa was designed for.
The barkada with kids
Three or four couples, six to eight kids, one weekend, one house. You can run karaoke downstairs without waking the toddlers upstairs (most of the time). The Mickey theme is a built-in kid distraction the entire trip.
The birthday weekend
Renting a hotel ballroom for a kid’s birthday can feel expensive and less personal. Renting Mickey in Lipa gives you a whole weekend instead of a few hours, in a house the kids already love. We’ll prep the unit for the occasion if you message ahead — we’ve done a few already.
The work-and-family trip
One parent on remote calls in the master upstairs while the kids run the house downstairs. WiFi runs on a dedicated fiber line, fast enough for remote calls.
For context on how a family weekend in Lipa typically goes, see our Family Staycation in Lipa City guide — the same itinerary works at Mickey in Lipa, just with more bedrooms.
Is it open?
Yes. All three Mickey in Lipa layouts are open for direct booking: the Family Staycation (sleeps 7), the Family House (sleeps 11) and the Full Family House (sleeps 15). Each listing shows live rates and availability.
Questions before you book? Message Melody or send a note via WhatsApp to +63 906 655 4415.
Common questions
Is Mickey in Lipa on Airbnb?
Yes — but direct-booking guests always get the better rate. Comparing the current direct-booking total with the platform total is the best way to see your savings. Here’s the full breakdown of how that math works.
How does pricing compare to the existing 2BR?
Three different rates for the three configurations. The Mickey in Lipa 1-Bedroom Listing is priced similar to the Cozy 1BR Haven. The 2-Bedroom Listing slots between the existing Spacious 2BR and the full house. The Full House is the headliner rate — higher absolute price, but the per-person cost works out to less when you fill it with a larger group. Each listing page shows the live nightly rate.
Will the Mickey Mouse theme feel over-the-top for adults?
Honest answer: the theme stands out most in the kids’ bedrooms and gallery wall, while it feels more subtle in the master bedroom and kitchen. The master stays calm and comfortable for adults, while the kids’ rooms bring more character and fun. The lounge remains the main visual highlight, so both kids and adults can enjoy the design.
Is it good for very young kids (toddlers)?
Yes. Single-floor entry, gated village, bunk rooms with low-bed options available on request, and we can baby-proof key areas before check-in if you let us know in advance.
What about pets?
We don’t allow pets in our units at this time. Sorry, we know this is a dealbreaker for some travelers.
Can we book it for a birthday or special occasion?
Yes, and we’ll prep the unit for it if you give us a heads-up. Welcome arrangements, decorations, late check-out, the things hosting a hotel can’t really do. Subject to additional charges.
Why we’re excited about this one
We’ve been in the Lipa market long enough to know what’s missing. There’s no shortage of generic Airbnbs in this city. There’s still a shortage of full-house rentals designed for families that feel thoughtfully planned rather than simply turned into short-term stays.
Because of this gap, Mickey in Lipa was created to offer something different. The three-configuration booking model: 1BR, 2BR, or full house is the answer to the “we wish we had your unit on these dates” feedback.
If you’ve followed HavenInLipa since the beginning, this is the biggest expansion we’ve made — and we built it the way we’d want a place we were renting for our own family.
Ready to plan your Lipa trip?
- 👨👩👧 Traveling with family or a group? See the Spacious 2BR — or Mickey in Lipa (1, 2 or 3-Bedroom House), linked below
- 👫 Trip for two or solo? See the Cozy 1BR — or Mickey in Lipa (1-Bedroom)
- 💸 Compare direct-booking and platform totals — here’s how
- Ready to book now?
See you in Lipa. The Mickey gallery wall is ready for your family photo.
— Melody and the HavenInLipa team
