Steve R, that sounds perfect. I don't know the area, but I'm sure it is ideal
Sars, having just been to Tagaytay and Taal, I have to agree, it really is a beautiful area. I love the winding mountain road and forests on the way down from Tagaytay to the shores of Taal lake. We got a Jeepney from Taal to Batangas and on to Tanauan and drove through some nices villages and towns (you've already seen my FB photo's

) . Another advantage is that it's close enough to Metro Manila if needed, and well served by buses and good roads (by Phil standards

)