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Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
13 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

13 bedrooms16 bathrooms2000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff

Villa del Mar is the largest beachfront villa on the North Coast. This villa has 13 bedrooms with 12 ensuites and can sleep up to 28 people. Located in a 24/7 secured residence at Los Nomadas in Fabulous Coson bay.

Villa del Mar boasts facilities such as a big infinity pool, heated jacuzzi, children's play garden, pool table, workout room, wifi, TV with firestick and netflix, 80k generator, massage room and full kitchen, minivan & driver for in town transfers, beach beds, water cooler, bbq, pig roasting spit on the beach, volleyball and SUP.

This place is perfect for weddings, special events, vacations with friends or family reunions.

Included in your stay is the service of two housekeeping ladies (8am - 5pm)
a chef and helper (during service times)
a bartender 12-8pm
a driver and a mini bus for in town transfers.

Food, alcohol & electricity are NOT included.

Events - Maximum 80 person including event staff. 2000 USD event fee required for events over 30 people.

Las Terrenas is the perfect blend of a dreamy beach village and a cosmopolitan town. Its waterfront boasts multiple stunning beaches, as well as a variety of small hotels, international bistros, apparel, arts and crafts boutiques, local restaurants, and lively bars. While the white sand beaches located right in town are good for a swim, the surrounding Playa Bonita and Playa Cosón will take your breath away.

Nights come alive in Las Terrenas with dancing, from bachata to R&B, and top hits, visit Etno or Mosquito Art Bar for an evening of dancing under the stars.

Property manager

Rebecca

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 13 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 16 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $100 fee if suspected smoking in rooms

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 21528 sq ft (2000 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Educated pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under adult

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 70
Note from host: Event fee $2000 usd
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Las Terrenas, Samana (province)

What's nearby

  • Playa Bonita - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Beach Garden Plaza - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Coson Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Punta Popy Beach - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Playa Ballenas - 22 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Lugar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Mosquito Art Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cayuco En Bonita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Loro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪De Charlie Mariscos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff located?

Nestled on the beach, this Las Terrenas villa is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Coson Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Plaza Rosada Shopping Center. Playa Bonita and Punta Popy Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Villa del Mar, Luxury villa on the beach,13 bedrooms, pool, jacuzzi, full staff Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house and experience
The house was amazing and very safe. The staff was amazing and went above and beyond our expectations. All of our guests loved the food they prepared. We could not have been happier with or experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion 2024
Fabulous place to stay and unwind. The staff is great especially OMar and Jose ! Rebecca is completely awesome for all your communications and a great manager. The property is 4 star and could be 5 star with some upgrading. Watch out for the mosquitos after rain storms. Overall a great place !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular experience
The Villa was amazing. Very clean, extremely comfortable. Special views, well thought out furnishings. The staff could not have been more helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
WAY Better than we could have ever expected!
We chose Villa del Mar b/c had a huge family group (16 adults & 11 kids) so naturally needed a large space and this place did not disappoint! Everything here was incredible - the house, the rooms, the pool, the beach, everything! And more than that the staff was absolutely amazing. Rebecca was super helpful and communicative leading up to the trip. Deciding the nightly menu, organizing activities, booking transportation for a large group, she took care of everything! Omar's an amazing cook, Jose is the man, and really just everyone there was awesome. Really cannot recommend this place enough - book it as soon as you can!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
From the moment my group walked into the house they were very impressed. The pictures don't do the house justice. Rebecca was sooo easy to work with and very attentive. Jose, Joel, Omar and Miguel made sure we were taken care of. We are already trying to get back. Thank you for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
We were a group of 7 families bringing our sons as a graduation trip (23 people's. They’ve all grown up together playing sports together and will all be going off to college. The boys had a great time- pool volleyball, volleyball in the yard, spike ball, pool, ping pong, and paddle boards. The parents had an equally great time relaxing! There was plenty of room for us all. The house is spectacular. The staff is as amazing preparing drinks, three meals a day, and cleaning. The view and beach are beautiful. It is basically like a mini all-inclusive resort but you only have to share it with your friends/family. Rebecca, the house manager, was the best. Communication and planning with her was great. She set up our excursions (Laguna Dudú and snorkeling) and came by the house several times to discuss options with us. As others have said, you will need bug spray and you will need to be careful about slipping. We learned to put flip flops/shoes on as soon as getting out the pool or just walking around to help a bit with traction. You just have to be careful. This was definitely a trip of a lifetime and memories we’ll always remember! Wish we could have stayed much longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than Imagined
What a beautiful property. Our friends and family stayed here and made some truly great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS 50/25
My husband and I shared the villa with 24 other family and friends. Plenty of room and very clean. Rebecca is AMAZING! Very organized, helpful and prompt to respond. Highly recommend the buggy waterfall tour. You get to see all of the city. DuDu lagoon was gorgeous and worth the drive, able to see different part of the country. Do NOT recommend fishing (nothing caught but our own lines) Food was very flavorful, good and plenty for everyone. Breakfast could of had a little more variety. Gisele the bartender one day went above and beyond bringing us drinks to the pool, hot tub and kept the drink area really clean and dry. Jose could of been more consistent with drinks. Do be careful of the wet floor. The ladies did a Great job trying to keep it dry and clean. Miguel was very helpful when needing to go into town. Bring bug spray for Nosema, they started getting us after the storm 1/2 way through our week. 1 suggestion is bring smaller American bills. WATCH OUT for the luggage vultures at the airport when arriving and going to your shuttle bus to the villa. Make sure to pay only your bus driver upon arriving at the villa. I thought the 2 hour bus ride after flying was going to be rough and it was great to see the country, our bus driver was a very safe driver. No worry in the world, was a vacation of a life time! Can't wait to visit again. VERY BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKING!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Bday
Great time. Plenty of space. Great Beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anyela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s simply paradise
We had the best time at Villa Del Mar. Rebecca and the house is staff is simply amazing! The chef Omar and Sous Chef Joel día a beautiful job preparing our meals, our guests couldn’t stop telling us how amazing the food was. Our bartender Jose prepared the most amazing passion fruit mojitos and drinks. Their attention to detail is remarkable. The cleaning staff is also on point, the rooms equipped and cleaned just like a 5 star resort. We couldn’t be happier. We had an unforgettable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Stay
So we stayed at Villa del Mar as a group of about 25 friends, after my husband and I got married in the city. AMAZING does not even begin to describe the experience. For starters, Rebecca (the property manager) is wonderful. She coordinates everything in advance for you, and has a list of activities with great vendors to work with. The staff at the villa are also phenomenal. We paid Rebecca in advance for our food and drinks, and the Omar always had delicious food ready and Jose had great drinks prepped. The villa is in pristine conditions, the rooms are gorgeous, and the beach is beautiful. Only thing is beware the mosquitos… but being a beach front property with an open concept, there’s really no getting around that aside from lots of bug spray haha. Overall, one of the best experiences we’ve ever had and would love to stay again! Thank you Rebecca and Shauna for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa on the beach!
We had a wonderful stay at Villa de Mar. We were five families with kids ranging from 2 to 12 and had plenty of space in the villa. The villa had everything we needed and we only left once or twice - pool, beach, spacious outdoors, amazing staff and chefs, and a really incredible property manager that was super responsive, easy to communicate with, and had the perfect level of supervision and hands off so we can relax. The staff/chef crew were so nice and helpful, and their food was delicious. The property manager also helped us arrange a catamaran excursion, which was a real memorable highlight! 5 out 5 stars. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dominican Dream
We had 24 of our family and closest friends come to villa Del Mar to celebrate my 50th birthday. Ages 14 - 77. We charted a bus from Santo Domingo and upon arrival our breath was taken away by the beauty of the property. We were greeted by all the staff with cocktails and appetizers. Everyone was very happy with the accommodations. Three meals were served each day with the ringing of the bell. To this day we are waiting for the bell to ring to eat 😁. Food was amazing!! Chef Omar and team did not disappoint. We chose fresh fish for most dinners with a pig roast one night. Our clothes were cleaned each day along with our rooms. We never lifted a hand. Staff was incro
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony G., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House - Great location
The house was perfect. Big thank you to the staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. We caught a marlin and some Mahi one of the days the the staff grilled up some of it and made ceviche with the rest. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip of a Lifetime
We stayed here with friends and family for our Wedding. It was unbelievable in every way. Rebecca helped me with questions and activities from 6 months out all the way to the day of. All the staff is amazing. We had 2 under 2 years old with us who loved the pool, and the beach. But be aware the house isn't made with safety of little kids in mind. That being said it has everything anyone whose staying there will need. If we can make it happen, we'll be back someday. Thank you to everyone at Villa Del Mar for making our wedding trip unforgettable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday celebration with friends!
One word, AMAZING! Don't hesitate on booking this beautiful villa! The property and views are just spectacular! This house is so spacious that even staying with 25 friends didn't feel crowded! And the staff are the icing on the cake! Our cooks, Omar and Joel didn't make a dish we didn't love! Every single one of us enjoyed every meal they made and couldn't wait for the next! Make sure to try some of the Dominican dishes too, you won't be disappointed! Our bartender Jose was amazing, serving us every drink we wanted and making sure we had what we needed every day! He even packed our cooler for our boat trip! Miguel our driver was so sweet too and joined us on our waterfall hike to El Limon! As we hiked in the pouring rain he was right there guiding us down the trail safely! The cleaning ladies are like magicians, I rarely saw them but somehow every room was cleaned daily and on the last day washed our clothes!! We had masseuses come in two days and every single person said it was the best massage they ever had, so make sure to arrange that on your stay for sure! And I also have to mention Rebecca, the house manager. From the beginning she answered every question and helped me organize our stay! It's not easy planning for a large group but she did a fabulous job guiding me! She is a gem and it was so nice to meet her and her sweet new baby in person! It truly was a trip of a lifetime and I will never forget it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was spectacular! We loved every minute. The staff, the property, the food, the beach. Everything!
Amazing find. Beautiful and perfect in every way for our family celebration! 19 of us, ages 14-80. We all absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chablie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best 30th birthday ever! Transitioning back to real life after this will be difficult
This was absolutely, hands down, the most amazing experience ever. & I say experience because this is not just a house on a beach with a pool, endless bathrooms and amazing bedrooms facing the waterfront. This is a house more amazing than the pictures filled with the most wonderful, talented and fun staff. The chefs (Thomas, Omar and Joel) made us the most delicious food ever. Everyone enjoyed every single meal including our most picky eater. The bartenders (Jose and Joanna) made us the most yummy drinks and were ready to keeps the shots flowing for us when we were ready. On the mornings I may have indulged too much the previous night, Jose had a fresh coconut cut ready to drink so I could rehydrate. The drivers (Miguel and Aljeni) were so helpful in taking us into town as needed. Miguel took us to El Limon waterfall and was sweet enough to not only transport us but hike the fall with us after my group decided we were too stubborn to ride the mules and wanted to walk it instead. We wanted to go out in town and check out a festival going on and decided to go out clubbing after. Aljeni was sweet enough to take my rowdy group out where we had the best night drinking and dancing. The housekeepers are magicians! This was our running joke all week. It was extremely rare that we’d see them working but in what seemed like minutes from leaving our bedrooms and returning all would be placed back in order with fresh bedding, laundry and clean bathrooms. Everything was phenomenal! Other activities we did were take the catamaran tour. 10/10 recommend! Omar made us snacks to take on the boat and Joanna packed us some drinks. It was lovely visiting other beaches, swimming in the middle of the ocean and sun bathing on the boat all day. We had the masseuses come a few days so everyone in my group could get a massage or 2. Everyone really enjoyed their massages. A few of use decided to try reiki massages with a wonderful woman near SO beach club Rebecca recommend. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Highly recommend! A few things to note for future visitors. While very obvious from the pictures you may not realize just how open this property is. & with that openness comes all the critters. I’m not sure why I didn’t take the previous reviews serious when everyone complained about the mosquitos. BUT LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES AND TAKE IT SERIOUS! this was the worst part of the trip. We were all bit to nearly death by mosquitos. Bring your bug spray! It’s not optional.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clementine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience was wonderful, housekeeping and chef staff were awesome
I really enjoyed the stay here and I would very highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue to celebrate a milestone birthday
This feels like a private resort. Las Terrenas is amazing, but this house and staff completely change the game. Cannot say enough great things. Also, Rebecca is a fantastic host, and she can help you find whatever you might want or need to make your stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing like it
There were 27 of us at this Villa. It never felt crowded. The space is enormous. The house is tastefully decorated, very clean. It needs some updates, as it is beginning to show signs of age. The pool, beach and lawn space are magnificent. The beds on the lawn, a gorgeous place to take afternoon naps, even during rain, as you are well protected from the elements. The staff though, there are no words to describe Omar, Jose, Arjenis, Yenni & Bruni. Without them, this villa would be just another house. From the most delicious and fresh home cooked meals to the fruity concoctions of mixed drinks, the perfectly made beds and fresh towels in my room every day. The staff was beyond magnificent. Watch out for the pool area, the floors are dangerously slippery and we had quite a few near falls. The staircase needs a railing, it’s also completely open and an accident waiting to happen. I would visit again. It was a great space for a massive amount of people. The house manager Rebecca was great with helping connect me with nearby vendors for a few special requests. Villa Del Mar was a hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherazad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Crown Jewel!
We celebrated my 50th birthday at Villa Del Mar and brought 15 of our close friends with us (17 adults total). It is located on a practically seclude beach and it is by far the largest beachfront in the area. The house is everything in the pictures as promised and more, but the true beauty of the house is the people. Our host, Rebecca, answered every tiny question my wife and I had. My wife will admit that she can be meticulous as it is the nature of her work, but Rebecca kept up and every demanding wish was fulfilled and upgraded. We asked for a restaurant and she brought us an incredible chef’s table experience that will never forget by Chef Alfredo Rueda. We asked for dancers and she got us dancers who taught us how to dance Merengue and Bachata. We asked for a cigar roller, and got an in-depth explanation on cigar rolling from a talented local cigar roller. The staff in the house is top notch, the cleaning ladies were extremely thorough and kind. The driver, Miguel, took a few guests to El Limon which was more work than they expected and he helped them up and down the crazy hike. Jose was loved by all our guests and served as our invaluable go-to-guy while making us delicious fresh fruit drinks that we could not get enough of. If we could have, we would have taken Omar home with us. We asked him only to make us traditional Dominican food for our entire trip. In the end, he had converted all 15 of our guests to Dominican food lovers - something that could not have imagined. The one watch out for next time that we noted was the mosquitos. Be sure to buy a bunch of bug spray when you get there. All in all, this was truly this was a trip of a life time, we are so thankful for this experience and for Rebecca and her team who really were the jewels in the crown of this gorgeous home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place food beach pool and especially staff
Easy , peaceful, beautiful, comfortable and great fun with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rupal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet 16 Birthday Celebration with Family
Property is absolutely breath taking! Words can’t describe enough! We arrived in the evening and the view was awesome! Everyone’s jaw dropped! We were a family of 18 together with Ages from 6-70! Rebecca, Omar & Jose, Miguel, Tomas & Yenni and all of the staff in this villa are exceptionally talented and friendly. I can’t even think of one complaint about them. Initially, the house manager was Martine who was amazing, and she didn’t speak much on the phone or direct English but had her son communicate with me who was in Canada! This shows how devoted they all are to their job and how committed and the level of customer service. Anything we needed or requested or asked it was there for us. Rebecca was on maternity leave but made it a point to make sure we had all the things and came to meet me as well. We will recommend anyone going to make sure there is enough mosquitos spray or band they carry with them and if not you have Jose who speaks excellent English and will take care of it for you! Villa Del Mar can never be a wrong choice! Best location, awesome villa and phenomenal staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J., New York City, NY and Chattanooga, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Looks like Bali
I have traveled to over 100 different countries and I have to say the hospitality and the graciousness were above and beyond. We booked the house for my daughter's 18th bday and graduation celebration. We brought her closest teen friends and I brought some mommy reinforcements. Here are the words the teens chose to describe the staff: Attentive Welcoming Generous Entertaining Helpful Selfless Muy Bien The house is beautiful and clean but needs a few updates. They need to replace mosquito nets and need to spray for mosquitos regularly. This was the #1 reason the trip was not 100%. I consider OFF the Eau de parfum of the Domincan Republic. Secondly, I realize this beach is in a compound and the beaches are secluded but are still public. They prohibit motorized sports in the ocean which is to keep the noise down. I think security should keep music to neighbors homes to a comfortable level especially since the houses are open air. AC works well in the bedrooms could have uses aome more portable fans in the common spaces and in the masterbathroom in June. The chefs Omar and Tommy are spectacular!!! The menu options and flexibility were incredible. Steak, shrimp, lobster, whole snapper, pasta, roast pig and the national dish Sancocho. I want to bring them home. This side of the island is European which means that it is not big resort style- stay within the walls like most American resorts. Miguel can drive you into the town and shop and participate in the hip nightlife at Etno and salsa dance at Babylon. Surf school at Carolina's is a must. Catamaran is beautifully maintained and takes you to secluded places. We asked about stopping at a place for lunch but at this service was not a possibility when we went so we had the chef pack our lunch for the day. There was no seaweed and there was not one bit of plastic or garbage in the water. The beaches and the water were gorgeous!!! As for security, they were around and quickly available. So even as you slept with the front door wide open and the house open the the beach it was safe and secure. Lastly the abilty to communicate and to get things done or to order or book anything was excellent. The housemanager Rebecca was topnotchShe had a baby the week before we arrived and she was still super accessible and was so helpful all throughout our trip. And Jose,who has an amazing personality, brought everything we needed before we even realized we needed it. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022