Before we came back to Dum we also stayed in Tagaytay for three months right by Talisay and were going to buy a condo in the Horizon complex in Tagaytay Highlands/Midlands. This is a totally self contained resort with 2 golf courses, restaurants, gyms, pools, supermarket....The Condo overlooked the Midlands Golf Course and of course the Lake. For a number of reasons we decided not to. However, it is a fantastic complex and location and if you can afford it you should consider really consider it.
If youare going to consider renting or even buying there I think the best place to be is near Talisay Town. There are great Restaurants, Gourmet stores, Coffee Shops and if you like Golf, some of the Best Golf Courses in the country such as Sta. Elena and Rivieraa within 15 to 30 minutes drive. Top Beach resort communities such as Calatagan and Nasugbu are also within 45 minutes. Of course there i hiking, tennis, and just about anything else you can think of available as well. Where we stayed there was never a need for air conditioning. On weekends however, it is quite a mad house and traffic is nuts backed up for miles from the
Alas we decided to come back to our beloved Dumaguete. I function better in hotter climates, I am a true beach person and if my gills aren't submerged often I tend to drive the wife and my wife insane. Nevertheless, Tag is one of the nicest places I have stayed in this country but as Eddy said bring Money!!!
Enjoy Eddy you picked a great place to live