BY: JOSHUA EBALANE AND JONLLOYD YOGYOG (UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO INTERNS)
A transient house in Baguio City is gaining attention from tourists for its resemblance to the famous “Pinoy Big Brother” house.
Instead of auditioning for the reality show, Maki, a tourist, chose to check in at the Baguio Camella Big Brother Inn, where guests feel like housemates inside “Kuya’s” house.
“From the color to its size, it looks exactly the same!” said Makiwara M. Pagtacunan, a guest from Zambales, who found the experience worth the trip.
The unique accommodation concept was started in 2022 by Joshua Deniel O. Abad and his team, originally launching as a 24/7 bed-and-breakfast along Marcos Highway before acquiring the current location.
“We got this place two years ago and wanted to create a home where families from different places could connect,” Abad explained.
Even foreign visitors are drawn to the experience, including American traveler Benjamin Fahey.
“My experience with the staff was amazing. Filipino hospitality is why I keep coming back,” Fahey shared. He also noted that the rooms give a cozy, cave-like ambiance.
Adding to the fun, the transient house even has its own version of “eviction day.”
“Of course, we have an eviction day—every day, actually,” Abad joked, clarifying that it simply refers to guests’ check-out schedules.
The transient house also offers additional attractions, including a KTV unit and Le Cusina Den restaurant, which serves a variety of meals and catering services.
To complete the “PBB” experience, they are currently building a “confession room” where guests can enjoy another element of the reality show setting.
With its creative gimmicks, the Baguio Camella Big Brother Inn aims to give every guest a memorable stay—making them feel like a real housemate, even just for a night.
