Affordable Luxury Vacation: Caribbean Beach Villa (#1137)
Playa Cofresi, North, Dominican Republic
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Summary of Playa Cofresi Vacation Rental
- Type: Villa
- Floors: 2
- Bedrooms: 5
- Pets: Yes
- Bathrooms: 5.5
- Smoking: No
- Sleeps: 16
- Airport: Puerto Plata | 25 min.
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Description of the Playa Cofresi vacation villa rental
If you are searching for that perfect Caribbean beach vacation while relaxing in a comfortable family style vacation villa with private pool and attentive maid service you'll love Villa Vista del Mar-- a spacious 5BR, 5.5 bath vacation villa (sleeps 16+)just 125 yards from the beautiful Playa Cofresi beach. You’ll find gentle surf perfect for swimming and a wide beach offering plenty of sun and shade. Guests looking for a more active vacation will find abundant tours, adventures, golf, casinos & restaurants, etc. Check out what we have to offer…
Spacious living areas and multiple porches & balconies including a 3,600 square foot sun terrace let everyone spread out. You may find it difficult to pull yourself away from floating in the pool while sipping a pina colada, or from taking a nap in the hammock. You can relax on the massage table as the masseuse takes over. Visit Ocean World Dolphin Park or Ocean World Casino where you can dine in a 5 star restaurant and watch Las Vegas style shows... all just a 10 minute walk from our beach home. Explore historic Puerto Plata, 3 miles away. Or venture off on Jeep Safaris, Catamaran trips, scuba diving, snorkeling & fishing trips. Visit beautiful beaches at Sosua, Cabrete & Playa Grande.
Sample the menus at dozens of local restaurants…. You will fine everything from Dominican specialties such as langostino, conch and chivo or the usual favorites such as Filet Mignon, Chicken and Pork dishes, to kid friendly hamburgers and pizza. There are countless adventures and activities for you to discover-- all from the comfort of our beach villa in Playa Cofresi...
Our full time housekeeper, Nelsida, will cook and serve your meals, snacks and drinks and then whisk away the dirty dishes. She will keep the villa tidy and tend to your laundry. All you do is RELAX. When there are 5 or more guests, we provide a second full time maid ensure all guests (moms included!) enjoy a truly carefree vacation. Many female guests cry when it is time to leave because they cannot take Nelsida home with them
Julio, our houseman, keeps our tropical gardens, spacious pool, and comfortable home in pristine condition. He owns a large van that he uses to provide airport meeting service for our guests, and can be hired to run errands during your visit such as food shopping.
We have a local tour representative who can provide advice and booking services for a wide variety of adventures and activities: everything from horseback riding to jeep safaris, catamaran trips, scuba diving, white water rafting, deep sea fishing, swimming with dolphins, go kart racing, spa services, golf tennis, and MUCH MORE.
Villa Vista Del Mar is a comfortable family oriented home. Expect to find the usual family "stuff": multiple TV's with DVD, an assortment of movies, games, puzzles and books. For those families with small children there are child safety features such as a gate that separates the pool area form the living areas, life jackets, high chairs, cribs, etc. All doors and windows are screened and shuttered to keep insects out, while ceiling fans throughout the villa circulate the cool refreshing ocean breezes.
All bedrooms are on the second floor and have individual air conditioner units. There are two master bedroom suites with their own bathroom and sitting area with TV and rockers. The three oceanview bedrooms have a balcony or terrace. The large dormitory with two bunk beds and two twin beds is so attractively furnished that even adults enjoy using it. The villa comfortably sleeps 15 on quality mattresses to assure a good night's rest but can accomodate up to 19-20 with an a double size futon, a raised twin size aerobed, 2 full size cribs and a folding cot with a 4 inch matress. So if your group extends beyond 15 people there is still room!
The kitchen is completely modern and fully equipped with two refrigerators, microwave, automatic coffee makers, toaster, blender and household equipment. And don't forget... a very attentive maid!
The outdoor terraces, balconies and pool area provide privacy and room for everyone to spread out and have fun. This is a cherished family home designed for comfort and enjoyment.
Area Description
Playa Cofresi is on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, noted for having some of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean including Playa Cofresi, Playa Dorado, Cabrete, Sosusa & Playa Grande. Playa Cofresi is about 3 miles west of the colorful, historic city of Puerto Plata where you will find tourist sites, shopping and a large farmer's market with abundant fresh produce and lots of local crafts. We are just 15 miles west of the Puerto Plata Int'l Aiport (POP) on the north coast. Service is also available from the Santiago Int'l airport (STI) but that is 60 miles away and a 1 1/2 hour trip.
Our charming seaside community is home to "Ocean World", the Caribbean's largest and newest interactive marine aquatic park where you swim with dolphins, snorkel in a huge salt water aquarium, watch sea lions perform, or enjoy a wide variety of other activities. "Ocean World Marina & Casino", a 35 acre complex with casino, 5 Star fine dining, full scale marina, and an entertainment club house with spectacular Las Vegas style shows is also open. All this is just a 10 minute walk from the villa.
This is a wonderful destination for any size group because there is so much to see and do, and everything is so inexpensive. Babysitters for children cost $30 for a full day. Wonderful meals at local restaurants start are $10-15 per entree. The Dominican version of 'Cheers' is just down the street at an oceanfront thatched-roof restaurant called Chris & Madys.
You'll find the Dominicans are well-deserving of their reputation for friendliness and hospitality; they go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their country. It doesn't matter if you don't speak Spanish. Guests have always managed and enjoyed the experience of being exposed to the culture of this beautiful country and its people.
So if you have an adventurous heart and truly enjoy being a part of the country you're visiting, come to Villa Vista del Mar at Playa Cofresi. Just be prepared to relax and enjoy, as you fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up with the songbirds
Vacation Rental Amenities
Features
- 3 Queen Beds, 10 Twin Beds, 1 Sofa Bed, 2 Cribs
- Full Kitchen
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Game Room
- Patio
- Balcony
- High Speed Internet
- Porch
- Beach Chairs
- Housekeeper
- Private Pool
- Beach Towels
- Linens Provided
- View (Mountains)
- Cook
- Outdoor Shower
- View (Ocean)
- Daily Maid Service
Appliances
- Alarm Clock
- Iron
- Telephone
- Blender
- Microwave
- Toaster
- CD Player
- Oven
- TV (Antenna)
- Ceiling Fan
- Radio
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator (Full)
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- Washer/Dryer
- Gas Grill
- Stove
Activities
- Beach (onsite)
- Casino (<1 mile)
- Live Entertainment (3 miles)
- Hiking (onsite)
- Deep Sea Fishing (<1 mile)
- Shopping Area (3 miles)
- Horseback Riding (onsite)
- Fishing (<1 mile)
- Park (4 miles)
- Ocean (onsite)
- Gym/Fitness Center (<1 mile)
- Golf (6 miles)
- Pool (onsite)
- Restaurant (<1 mile)
- Jet Skiing (6 miles)
- Surfing (onsite)
- Sailing (<1 mile)
- Parasailing (6 miles)
- Theme Park (onsite)
- Scuba Diving (<1 mile)
- Playground (6 miles)
- Amusement Park (<1 mile)
- Snorkeling (<1 mile)
- Water Park (7 miles)
- Aquarium (<1 mile)
- Tennis (<1 mile)
- Whale Watching (25 miles)
- Bicycling (<1 mile)
- Zoo (<1 mile)
- Whitewater Rafting (25 miles)
- Boating (<1 mile)
- Grocery Store (3 miles)
- Windsurfing (25 miles)
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Private On-site security and in-wall safe provide added peace of mind.
Vacation Rental Policies
- Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check
- Check In: 3 p.m.
- Check Out: 12 p.m.
- Required Stay: Low season 4 night min.
- Lodging Tax: 16% to be added to base rate
- Deposits: A 50% Deposit is required to secure a reservation. The balance is due one month prior to vacation.
Cancellation Policy: Monies will be re-funded if the villa can be re-rented for the same period. Guests may re-apply deposits to a future reservation.
We suggest travel insurance if there is a risk of cancellation.
Maids tip will be collected in advance for groups of 5 or more
Check in is 3PM, Check out is 12 noon
This is a family home. No 'Local Guests' are allowed on the property
- Other Fees: Low Season: May 1- Dec 14
Daily $184 covers up to 4 guests
Each add'l person is $31 day
Thanksgiving week rental is based on 10 person minimum
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High Season: Dec 15 -Apr 30
Daily $393 covers up to 8 guests
Each add'l person is $37 day
For all listed rates add 16% Rental Tax & $5 tip per person/ per day
Ask about unadvertised LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS discount... great savings for you!
Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Playa Cofresi, North, Dominican Republic
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Owner Supplied Testimonials
Hi Cindy,
I was a part of Megan’s party at your wonderful house in Cofresi. (May 23- 30, 2009) We had a wonderful time, vacation was fabulous...great weather the first half. We went on the catamaran/snorkeling trip Monday, took the city tour Wed. Really enjoyed both. We were very impressed with the staff. Julio and Nelsida were fabulous. We had Nelsida with us the whole time. We weren't sure how we'd feel having someone else around, getting us drinks, etc. We're pretty low key people. She was great....learned our preferences quickly, was pleasant, helpful and not at all intrusive. And between my high school level Spanish and web Translator, I think we did ok on the communication.
Julio was very helpful too. We had the silly idea we could just grab a cab and go to some of the city places we wanted to go. As soon as he found that out he stopped us and found us a wonderful, friendly guide. We were sooo glad he did because we really didn't have a clue! The one thing we didn't do was the cable car. We missed our chance by lounging around the pool one of the sunny days. Oh well...next time.
One thing you may want to warn guests about.....there are many guys from the Lifestyles Resort driving around the area in golf carts. They all want to take you to the resort for a tour. We politely declined several times, but curiosity eventually got the better of us. We were ushered into a "VIP" area and sat for an hour listening to a vacation timeshares sales pitch. We told him, that the tour was interesting but we would need to consult with parents/attorney. He turned pretty quickly. Berated us for leading him on that we were not going to hand over $45,000 (on the spot) etc.
The real kicker was when he took back the "complimentary" bottle of Rum he gave us. All in all, a horrible experience. We have attended similar sales pitches and have never been treated so poorly. When we returned to the villa, we were sooo glad to be back and have our wonderful staff!!
So that was our trip...all in all, a great experience, very relaxing. No problems at all with your house or staff....in fact we kept commenting after our 'tour' how grateful we were we that we choose your villa and not some resort!!
Regards, Jill
I was a part of Megan’s party at your wonderful house in Cofresi. (May 23- 30, 2009) We had a wonderful time, vacation was fabulous...great weather the first half. We went on the catamaran/snorkeling trip Monday, took the city tour Wed. Really enjoyed both. We were very impressed with the staff. Julio and Nelsida were fabulous. We had Nelsida with us the whole time. We weren't sure how we'd feel having someone else around, getting us drinks, etc. We're pretty low key people. She was great....learned our preferences quickly, was pleasant, helpful and not at all intrusive. And between my high school level Spanish and web Translator, I think we did ok on the communication.
Julio was very helpful too. We had the silly idea we could just grab a cab and go to some of the city places we wanted to go. As soon as he found that out he stopped us and found us a wonderful, friendly guide. We were sooo glad he did because we really didn't have a clue! The one thing we didn't do was the cable car. We missed our chance by lounging around the pool one of the sunny days. Oh well...next time.
One thing you may want to warn guests about.....there are many guys from the Lifestyles Resort driving around the area in golf carts. They all want to take you to the resort for a tour. We politely declined several times, but curiosity eventually got the better of us. We were ushered into a "VIP" area and sat for an hour listening to a vacation timeshares sales pitch. We told him, that the tour was interesting but we would need to consult with parents/attorney. He turned pretty quickly. Berated us for leading him on that we were not going to hand over $45,000 (on the spot) etc.
The real kicker was when he took back the "complimentary" bottle of Rum he gave us. All in all, a horrible experience. We have attended similar sales pitches and have never been treated so poorly. When we returned to the villa, we were sooo glad to be back and have our wonderful staff!!
So that was our trip...all in all, a great experience, very relaxing. No problems at all with your house or staff....in fact we kept commenting after our 'tour' how grateful we were we that we choose your villa and not some resort!!
Regards, Jill
Hello Cindy,
My friends and I have had the pleasure of staying at your villa unexpectedly May 16- 23, 2009. We originally booked through the Lifestyle Crown Villa Resort located below your Villa. Once we arrived for check-in, we were informed that the resort had over booked villas. This is where your Villa came in, it is my understanding that the resort can rent from you if necessary...and boy we were glad they could!!!
I have to say that the best part of our trip was your gorgeous villa and wonderful staff which had nothing to do with our original purchase of a vacation at the resort. We did still have the all inclusive package including food at the resort therefore, Nelsida and Mercy only had to prepare us breakfast that the resort dropped off every morning. However, they did a wonderful time in preparing our 1 meal per day and made sure the place was spotless everyday while catering to all of our needs.
Julio was just as fabulous and his superb English came in handy. We also LOVED both Jose's which guarded us during the night. I must say a nightmare of finding out the resort overbooked ended up being a blessing in disguise.
We now know that if we ever decide to vacation in the DR again, it will definitely be at Vista Del Mar. Ocean World was also very nice, along with the Mexican Cantina and Ahora. We like Ahora so much that we ate there 2 times and paid money that we didn't need to because we had the all inclusive for food at the resort.
Once again, thank you for the memories of a great vacation.
-Renee
My friends and I have had the pleasure of staying at your villa unexpectedly May 16- 23, 2009. We originally booked through the Lifestyle Crown Villa Resort located below your Villa. Once we arrived for check-in, we were informed that the resort had over booked villas. This is where your Villa came in, it is my understanding that the resort can rent from you if necessary...and boy we were glad they could!!!
I have to say that the best part of our trip was your gorgeous villa and wonderful staff which had nothing to do with our original purchase of a vacation at the resort. We did still have the all inclusive package including food at the resort therefore, Nelsida and Mercy only had to prepare us breakfast that the resort dropped off every morning. However, they did a wonderful time in preparing our 1 meal per day and made sure the place was spotless everyday while catering to all of our needs.
Julio was just as fabulous and his superb English came in handy. We also LOVED both Jose's which guarded us during the night. I must say a nightmare of finding out the resort overbooked ended up being a blessing in disguise.
We now know that if we ever decide to vacation in the DR again, it will definitely be at Vista Del Mar. Ocean World was also very nice, along with the Mexican Cantina and Ahora. We like Ahora so much that we ate there 2 times and paid money that we didn't need to because we had the all inclusive for food at the resort.
Once again, thank you for the memories of a great vacation.
-Renee
Dear Cindy,
Thank you for such a wonderful, relaxing vacation in your lovely Playa Cofresi Villa. The house was absolutely amazing and all the staff was superb. Everything was great from the beginning when Julio greeted us at the airport to the end, when we sadly had to return to reality.
Julio was a tremendous help in helping with our shopping, his English is much better than my Spanish so we did not have to worry about communicating. He took excellent care of the pool and the tremendous poolside terrace, everything was spotless and perfect. The outside shaded dining area and open sun terrace are amazing... a HUGE area to spread out. We could all spread out and be in the sun or shade, but still be close enough for conversation. And we had to fight over who got to use the sun bed. The large yards surrounding the villa really gave us a sense of privacy.
Nelsida and Mercey were just great, so attentive and courteous and excellent cooks! The food was delicious and your Food Guide Book was a great help. We may try to make some of those dishes at home. The ladies could not have done a better job pampering us non-stop with snacks, drinks and delicious meals. I would love to kidnap them and bring them home with me.
Your Villa Guide and the Tours & Activities book were extremely helpful for us to make arrangements for local activities, everything from from a manicure, pedicure, massage, to exciting side trips. I could not believe a manicure and pedicure for $15! We felt very safe with having Gus make the arrangements for theses tours and they even came to the house to pick us up. We tried the Safari trip which included a trek up 7 levels of a waterfall and swim in the pools. It was definitely something you must do at least once in your life.
When I got back to work I had to share your site with my coworkers so that they could see the lovely pictures. Everyone was so impressed but I told them that the real thing was even better. I put your site as a favorite on my computer so that I can gaze and remember our lovely vacation. You can definitely count on us for a return vacation next year.
Best regards, Cathy
April 2009
Thank you for such a wonderful, relaxing vacation in your lovely Playa Cofresi Villa. The house was absolutely amazing and all the staff was superb. Everything was great from the beginning when Julio greeted us at the airport to the end, when we sadly had to return to reality.
Julio was a tremendous help in helping with our shopping, his English is much better than my Spanish so we did not have to worry about communicating. He took excellent care of the pool and the tremendous poolside terrace, everything was spotless and perfect. The outside shaded dining area and open sun terrace are amazing... a HUGE area to spread out. We could all spread out and be in the sun or shade, but still be close enough for conversation. And we had to fight over who got to use the sun bed. The large yards surrounding the villa really gave us a sense of privacy.
Nelsida and Mercey were just great, so attentive and courteous and excellent cooks! The food was delicious and your Food Guide Book was a great help. We may try to make some of those dishes at home. The ladies could not have done a better job pampering us non-stop with snacks, drinks and delicious meals. I would love to kidnap them and bring them home with me.
Your Villa Guide and the Tours & Activities book were extremely helpful for us to make arrangements for local activities, everything from from a manicure, pedicure, massage, to exciting side trips. I could not believe a manicure and pedicure for $15! We felt very safe with having Gus make the arrangements for theses tours and they even came to the house to pick us up. We tried the Safari trip which included a trek up 7 levels of a waterfall and swim in the pools. It was definitely something you must do at least once in your life.
When I got back to work I had to share your site with my coworkers so that they could see the lovely pictures. Everyone was so impressed but I told them that the real thing was even better. I put your site as a favorite on my computer so that I can gaze and remember our lovely vacation. You can definitely count on us for a return vacation next year.
Best regards, Cathy
April 2009
My vacation at visit Villa Vista del Mar was total rest and relaxation. I live in Florida where the weather is warm and sunny all year long, and I can honestly say that after a little over a week in Cofresi I have never been so relaxed in all of my life. For starters, the weather is ideal. The villa is a quick walk from the beach, and the ocean breezes cool you off as you lie in the hammock or take a nap in the pool. The sun warms up the pool water so that it is perfect for lounging all day and night. The house is definitely built for relaxation as the pool is encircled by a wide patio with plenty of comfortable cushioned chaises that are great for afternoon siestas. Our bedroom had a beautiful huge balcony; complete with a hammock wide enough for two that overlooks the hillside from which you can see the water gently lapping at the shore. The house also has a breathtaking view of a mountain that was a wonderful backdrop. In terms of natural beauty, the view as well as the sounds of the shore at night really cannot be beat.
The food, expertly prepared by two fantastic staff, was delicious and very fresh. From fresh fruit daily, to Dominican coffee, to local beef and fall-off-the-bone pork, all of our meals were out of this world. Eating outside with views of the beautiful surroundings in Cofresi, and being served by Nelsida and Mercey—two of the nicest, friendliest, and most accommodating people you could ask for—certainly made each meal fantastic. Since they attended to all of our needs, including making the beds, cleaning, cooking, and of course serving refreshments and ice cold beers non stop, there was never a need to think of responsibility or cares of the real world.
There were plenty of excursions that you could choose and information about the Dominican Republic including things to do was helpfully provided in a complete guide book; however, it would be equally pleasant to just lounge at the house all day and soak up the weather and good vibes. The beach is only a short walk away and definitely worth the trip, and also a great place for a morning run.
Without a doubt this vacation to the Dominican was the perfect escape that allowed me to recharge my batteries and come back feeling refreshed and relaxed, and Villa Vista del Mar was the main reason for that. I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a vacation to the Dominican Republic to stay at this beautiful villa and take full advantage of all it has to offer.
Josh (April 2009)
The food, expertly prepared by two fantastic staff, was delicious and very fresh. From fresh fruit daily, to Dominican coffee, to local beef and fall-off-the-bone pork, all of our meals were out of this world. Eating outside with views of the beautiful surroundings in Cofresi, and being served by Nelsida and Mercey—two of the nicest, friendliest, and most accommodating people you could ask for—certainly made each meal fantastic. Since they attended to all of our needs, including making the beds, cleaning, cooking, and of course serving refreshments and ice cold beers non stop, there was never a need to think of responsibility or cares of the real world.
There were plenty of excursions that you could choose and information about the Dominican Republic including things to do was helpfully provided in a complete guide book; however, it would be equally pleasant to just lounge at the house all day and soak up the weather and good vibes. The beach is only a short walk away and definitely worth the trip, and also a great place for a morning run.
Without a doubt this vacation to the Dominican was the perfect escape that allowed me to recharge my batteries and come back feeling refreshed and relaxed, and Villa Vista del Mar was the main reason for that. I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a vacation to the Dominican Republic to stay at this beautiful villa and take full advantage of all it has to offer.
Josh (April 2009)
Cindy,
Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful home! (March 2009) All 15 of us had such and amazing time! Nelsida, Mercey, Julio, and Jose all did a wonderful job of making us feel right at home! The weather the first few days was a little off, but we still managed to have so much fun. The rest of the trip was absolutely gorgeous and it really was the best spring break any of us have had.
The outdoor sun bed was great, very comfortable. A perfect place to smoke a cigar and drink a pina colada as the sun set! The whole trip went so smoothly, in fact, me and one other guy got to stay an extra day! Our flight was oversold,so we were put up at a local hotel for free one night, so that's why my response to you was delayed.
Thanks again, we had such a wonderful time.
Best,
Rad
Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful home! (March 2009) All 15 of us had such and amazing time! Nelsida, Mercey, Julio, and Jose all did a wonderful job of making us feel right at home! The weather the first few days was a little off, but we still managed to have so much fun. The rest of the trip was absolutely gorgeous and it really was the best spring break any of us have had.
The outdoor sun bed was great, very comfortable. A perfect place to smoke a cigar and drink a pina colada as the sun set! The whole trip went so smoothly, in fact, me and one other guy got to stay an extra day! Our flight was oversold,so we were put up at a local hotel for free one night, so that's why my response to you was delayed.
Thanks again, we had such a wonderful time.
Best,
Rad
Dear Cindy
Michael and I had an amazing time at your villa - the pictures don’t do it justice! What a beautiful, serene, relaxing vacation. We would like to thank you and your attentive staff for everything - we certainly were not lacking anything. Julio was wonderful - running into town for shopping and errands. He even found a wonderful manicurist and masseuse that came right to the villa. The massage on the balcony with the breeze and sun shine was one of my personal highlights.
The staff was so welcoming and friendly that despite the fact I do not speak a word of Spanish, I felt right at home and was able to communicate with no problem at all. Nelsida was so accommodating and made everything available at a moment’s notice.
The elegance of the villa combined with comfortable and refreshing furnishings made us feel right at home. It was the ultimate vacation with everything at our fingertips. You provided tons of information on everything in all the Info Booklets. One of our other favorite experiences was riding horses through the little villages and on the beach - an afternoon which was unforgettable! The guide came right the villa picked us up and took us to the ranch. There were so many activities available - but at the same time so much relaxing to do. It was a perfect combination: an eventful but relaxing vacation.
It was so refreshing to be able to walk right out of our room for a swim in the pool. The pool was sparkling; fresh towels always available and abundant refreshing beverages. It was a delight to not have to go out to dinner every evening. The staff prepared our requested dinners and the food was absolutely delicious! The meal planning guide made it so easy. It was fun to experience the native dishes as well as the commonly known meals (Mike’s favorite - shepherds pie)
You and your staff have made this a wonderful experience and the ultimate vacation! Thank you for sharing a little piece of your paradise with us!
Denise and Michael
Jan 2009
Michael and I had an amazing time at your villa - the pictures don’t do it justice! What a beautiful, serene, relaxing vacation. We would like to thank you and your attentive staff for everything - we certainly were not lacking anything. Julio was wonderful - running into town for shopping and errands. He even found a wonderful manicurist and masseuse that came right to the villa. The massage on the balcony with the breeze and sun shine was one of my personal highlights.
The staff was so welcoming and friendly that despite the fact I do not speak a word of Spanish, I felt right at home and was able to communicate with no problem at all. Nelsida was so accommodating and made everything available at a moment’s notice.
The elegance of the villa combined with comfortable and refreshing furnishings made us feel right at home. It was the ultimate vacation with everything at our fingertips. You provided tons of information on everything in all the Info Booklets. One of our other favorite experiences was riding horses through the little villages and on the beach - an afternoon which was unforgettable! The guide came right the villa picked us up and took us to the ranch. There were so many activities available - but at the same time so much relaxing to do. It was a perfect combination: an eventful but relaxing vacation.
It was so refreshing to be able to walk right out of our room for a swim in the pool. The pool was sparkling; fresh towels always available and abundant refreshing beverages. It was a delight to not have to go out to dinner every evening. The staff prepared our requested dinners and the food was absolutely delicious! The meal planning guide made it so easy. It was fun to experience the native dishes as well as the commonly known meals (Mike’s favorite - shepherds pie)
You and your staff have made this a wonderful experience and the ultimate vacation! Thank you for sharing a little piece of your paradise with us!
Denise and Michael
Jan 2009
Cindy,
Words cannot describe how wonderful our stay was at your villa. Truly. Jane and I agree, we have never had a more relaxing, blissful - just heavenly week in our entire lives. That is no exaggeration.
The villa itself is wonderful, of course, with its spacious, airy, beautifully decorated rooms that feel at once homey and luxurious (which is pretty amazing, since we don't live in luxury at home), its meticulously kept pool, its many amenities. The location, up on that hillside overlooking the beaches, the ocean, the mountain...is stunning. The people of the island - be they expatriates from the mainland or natives - are as warm and kind as any we've met anywhere. And there are far more places to see and enjoy than we could find the time to explore in our eight days.
I could go on and on about our stay, as you can probably tell! But I have to say, what made it extra special and memorable was your staff. Julio and Nelsida are wonderful! They waited on our every need like pros but treated us like family. Neither of us speak Spanish beyond por favor and gracias yet Julio's pretty-good English and Nelsida's infinite patience made it so we never missed a beat. By the time we were due to pack our bags to go, we knew we would not only miss the paradise that is the island and your villa, we would miss Julio and Nelsida even more.
So thank you, Cindy, for that home away from home. It's like an alternate universe, where our stresses and troubles are nowhere to be found, but a sense of comfort and well-being - not to mention joy and plain fun - is as pervasive as the air we breathed. God, we miss it!
Tom and Jane
December 2008
Words cannot describe how wonderful our stay was at your villa. Truly. Jane and I agree, we have never had a more relaxing, blissful - just heavenly week in our entire lives. That is no exaggeration.
The villa itself is wonderful, of course, with its spacious, airy, beautifully decorated rooms that feel at once homey and luxurious (which is pretty amazing, since we don't live in luxury at home), its meticulously kept pool, its many amenities. The location, up on that hillside overlooking the beaches, the ocean, the mountain...is stunning. The people of the island - be they expatriates from the mainland or natives - are as warm and kind as any we've met anywhere. And there are far more places to see and enjoy than we could find the time to explore in our eight days.
I could go on and on about our stay, as you can probably tell! But I have to say, what made it extra special and memorable was your staff. Julio and Nelsida are wonderful! They waited on our every need like pros but treated us like family. Neither of us speak Spanish beyond por favor and gracias yet Julio's pretty-good English and Nelsida's infinite patience made it so we never missed a beat. By the time we were due to pack our bags to go, we knew we would not only miss the paradise that is the island and your villa, we would miss Julio and Nelsida even more.
So thank you, Cindy, for that home away from home. It's like an alternate universe, where our stresses and troubles are nowhere to be found, but a sense of comfort and well-being - not to mention joy and plain fun - is as pervasive as the air we breathed. God, we miss it!
Tom and Jane
December 2008
Hi Cindy,
I wanted to tell you how much my family enjoyed our vacation in your Villa...it was more beautiful than I could have imagined... very comforting and welcoming without being pretentious. Everything was as exactly as described on your site, but more beautiful in person. The views from the bedrooms were breathtaking. The paintings throughout the villa were amazing (I can’t believe your mother painted many of these!) Every detail of the house was perfect
The pool, open sundeck and covered terrace were just perfect; I could stay in the shade and still be close to my family that was sunbathing. We spent so much time that when I got home I really missed that. The extended grounds around of the house made us feel secluded and private. No one was right next door to catch us skinny dipping!
The staff was impeccable. Best of all were Nelsida and Mercey, waiting on us hand and foot. The food was delicious and the drinks were excellent, especially the Pina Coladas. Julio was so helpful; he drove us back and forth to the airport, went on many errands, and even helped me learn to speak Spanish! Gus was great with the tours and even picked us up right at the house. We went on the Jeep Safari and really enjoyed it. This was an excellent trip but be advised-- it is not for the faint of heart, and wear an old pair of sneakers or rent the water shoes! We really felt totally at home and comfortable with all of the staff.
We went out for dinner a few times and the places you recommend nearby were great, good food, great atmosphere and economical. Chris and Madys was especially nice, wonderful atmosphere overlooking the ocean. Thanks for recommending Susi, the hairdresser. She did a great job and some folks have said I now look like Clint Eastwood. We enjoyed the fantastic scenery on our daily exercise walks. The beach was so close and well protected. There were so many activities nearby we did not even need to rent a car. Too bad the casino got some of my money; at least I got drinks for free.
Thanks for all your help putting this trip together... we are already making plans now for our next trip!
Machos Gracious, Jim
April 2009
I wanted to tell you how much my family enjoyed our vacation in your Villa...it was more beautiful than I could have imagined... very comforting and welcoming without being pretentious. Everything was as exactly as described on your site, but more beautiful in person. The views from the bedrooms were breathtaking. The paintings throughout the villa were amazing (I can’t believe your mother painted many of these!) Every detail of the house was perfect
The pool, open sundeck and covered terrace were just perfect; I could stay in the shade and still be close to my family that was sunbathing. We spent so much time that when I got home I really missed that. The extended grounds around of the house made us feel secluded and private. No one was right next door to catch us skinny dipping!
The staff was impeccable. Best of all were Nelsida and Mercey, waiting on us hand and foot. The food was delicious and the drinks were excellent, especially the Pina Coladas. Julio was so helpful; he drove us back and forth to the airport, went on many errands, and even helped me learn to speak Spanish! Gus was great with the tours and even picked us up right at the house. We went on the Jeep Safari and really enjoyed it. This was an excellent trip but be advised-- it is not for the faint of heart, and wear an old pair of sneakers or rent the water shoes! We really felt totally at home and comfortable with all of the staff.
We went out for dinner a few times and the places you recommend nearby were great, good food, great atmosphere and economical. Chris and Madys was especially nice, wonderful atmosphere overlooking the ocean. Thanks for recommending Susi, the hairdresser. She did a great job and some folks have said I now look like Clint Eastwood. We enjoyed the fantastic scenery on our daily exercise walks. The beach was so close and well protected. There were so many activities nearby we did not even need to rent a car. Too bad the casino got some of my money; at least I got drinks for free.
Thanks for all your help putting this trip together... we are already making plans now for our next trip!
Machos Gracious, Jim
April 2009
Hi Cindy,
I just wanted to thank you for a great vacation we had at your home in Cofresi. (Sept 2008)
This vacation was one of the most relaxing vacations my girlfriend and I have taken. Nelsida took very good care of us. We almost felt guilty... it took some getting used to having somebody wait on you non stop. But floating in the pool sipping a frosty drink is a pretty good life, so it didn't take us that long to get used to.
Julio is a great guy and went out of his way with all the food & booze shopping. The fridge was always stocked.
The pictures don't do your villa justice, and your staff was superb. We had a bunch of great dinners at all the nearby restaurants; too many to choose from even. It's awesome that the Casino walking distance, a fun evening close by.
Besides floating in the pool & sleeping in the hammock we had great massages on the terrace and went on the Catamaran tour. We both wish we could be back there right now. We wouldn't change a thing!
Thanks for everything,
Adam
I just wanted to thank you for a great vacation we had at your home in Cofresi. (Sept 2008)
This vacation was one of the most relaxing vacations my girlfriend and I have taken. Nelsida took very good care of us. We almost felt guilty... it took some getting used to having somebody wait on you non stop. But floating in the pool sipping a frosty drink is a pretty good life, so it didn't take us that long to get used to.
Julio is a great guy and went out of his way with all the food & booze shopping. The fridge was always stocked.
The pictures don't do your villa justice, and your staff was superb. We had a bunch of great dinners at all the nearby restaurants; too many to choose from even. It's awesome that the Casino walking distance, a fun evening close by.
Besides floating in the pool & sleeping in the hammock we had great massages on the terrace and went on the Catamaran tour. We both wish we could be back there right now. We wouldn't change a thing!
Thanks for everything,
Adam
Dec 6, 2008
Hi Cindy-
I keep wanting to send you a proper THANK YOU card in the mail but alas have not done so yet so I hope this email will suffice:) We had an amazing time at your house which is lovely, as were everyone who worked there and all of their friends. I can honestly not think of anything that needs updating.
The food was fantastic and the best part of it was we did not have to make any of it!!
We read many books, we watched DVDs, went out to dinner and one of my friends was smart enough to bring her portable Ipod player so we had music by the pool for our massages. OK remembering all of this makes me want to go back asap!
I am sure you have had so many wonderful family and friends vacations there, you are very lucky to have such a getaway. And we are lucky you shared it with us
Many, many thanks,
Aubrey
Sept 11, 2008,
HI Cindy
In a fit of nostalgia, we looked up your villa to see if it was still being rented. We stayed there in 2001 and 2002 and couldn't imagine a place closer to paradise. Although we are experienced travelers and visited many spectacular places in the world, our stays at your villa remain among our fondest travel memories. The location is beautiful (what amazing sunrises viewed from the balcony!) and so wonderfully relaxing and amusing (the chickens running through the back yard and the horses wandering loose along the front drive were always good for a chuckle), but more impressive were the people -- both staff and other locals -- who quickly made us feel like part of their family. In fact, we had the pleasure of having a pleasant afternoon sipping drinks and talking by the pool with Lenore and Don on our first trip because we began our stay in Playa Cofresi at a neighboring villa before moving into "the big house." We were saddened to read that Don is no longer with you, but clearly remember how proudly he spoke of his daughter Cindy. How wonderful that you are continuing his dream! As for the villa, we can't recommend it highly enough. If we hadn't spent the last 6 years rapidly expanding our family, we would have definitely continued to return. Once our children are a bit older and better equipped to endure air travel, we'll be looking up you and your villa again! Warmest regards to Lenore.
Shelley and Martin, Cleveland, OH
HI Cindy
In a fit of nostalgia, we looked up your villa to see if it was still being rented. We stayed there in 2001 and 2002 and couldn't imagine a place closer to paradise. Although we are experienced travelers and visited many spectacular places in the world, our stays at your villa remain among our fondest travel memories. The location is beautiful (what amazing sunrises viewed from the balcony!) and so wonderfully relaxing and amusing (the chickens running through the back yard and the horses wandering loose along the front drive were always good for a chuckle), but more impressive were the people -- both staff and other locals -- who quickly made us feel like part of their family. In fact, we had the pleasure of having a pleasant afternoon sipping drinks and talking by the pool with Lenore and Don on our first trip because we began our stay in Playa Cofresi at a neighboring villa before moving into "the big house." We were saddened to read that Don is no longer with you, but clearly remember how proudly he spoke of his daughter Cindy. How wonderful that you are continuing his dream! As for the villa, we can't recommend it highly enough. If we hadn't spent the last 6 years rapidly expanding our family, we would have definitely continued to return. Once our children are a bit older and better equipped to endure air travel, we'll be looking up you and your villa again! Warmest regards to Lenore.
Shelley and Martin, Cleveland, OH
09/05/08
Hi Cindy -
Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at Villa Del Mar. Your Villa is beautiful and Nelsida, Julio and Merci could not have taken better care of us. It was truly the most relaxing vacations we have ever taken - despite Tropical Storm Fay arriving late in the week. We hunkered down in the game room and played scrabble and cards. We most certainly enjoyed being able to watch the Red Sox games while we were there as well.
My birthday occurred while we were there and Nelsida and Merci baked a chocolate cake for the occasion. That was greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for all of your help, advice and assistance. We had a ball.
The McTigues
P.S. Please feel free to use our comments as a reference in the event that any future clients request one.
You can tell it was a restful vacation.....went back to the office today and I still have my vacation glow.
Hi Cindy -
Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at Villa Del Mar. Your Villa is beautiful and Nelsida, Julio and Merci could not have taken better care of us. It was truly the most relaxing vacations we have ever taken - despite Tropical Storm Fay arriving late in the week. We hunkered down in the game room and played scrabble and cards. We most certainly enjoyed being able to watch the Red Sox games while we were there as well.
My birthday occurred while we were there and Nelsida and Merci baked a chocolate cake for the occasion. That was greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for all of your help, advice and assistance. We had a ball.
The McTigues
P.S. Please feel free to use our comments as a reference in the event that any future clients request one.
You can tell it was a restful vacation.....went back to the office today and I still have my vacation glow.
07/16/08
Cindy –
You have such a special place – it was the best vacation we have ever had. Julio and Nelsida are like family who take care of you and love you no matter what dumb things you do.
Food was great, we also loved Los Dos, we had fish, loved the beach (and decided Cofresi is the best of all beaches on the north coast).
We loved Hector (the massuesse) – thank your mom especially for him. He fixed up my leg after I slipped doing something pretty stupid, and he is the absolute best massage I’ve had (and I have been to a lot of spas).
I wrote some in the guest book (at the villa), but cannot write enough or express our thanks to you and the wonderful people who took care of us.
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Helene (Potamac Falls, VA)
Cindy –
You have such a special place – it was the best vacation we have ever had. Julio and Nelsida are like family who take care of you and love you no matter what dumb things you do.
Food was great, we also loved Los Dos, we had fish, loved the beach (and decided Cofresi is the best of all beaches on the north coast).
We loved Hector (the massuesse) – thank your mom especially for him. He fixed up my leg after I slipped doing something pretty stupid, and he is the absolute best massage I’ve had (and I have been to a lot of spas).
I wrote some in the guest book (at the villa), but cannot write enough or express our thanks to you and the wonderful people who took care of us.
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Helene (Potamac Falls, VA)
01/02/08
Hi Cindy,
Thank you so much for the use of the Villa. We had a wonderful time.
I knew that having a cook and maid would be a bonus, but I didn't realize just how much I would come to appreciate it. It truly made this a vacation like one I've never had before. It was like going out to a restaurant every morning, afternoon and evening but never having to choose where to go, never having to primp to go out, or having to be drill sergeant to get everyone moving and out the door. Nelsida and Mercy worked so hard to make this relaxing for us.
While I enjoyed the white water rafting, beaching, and horseback riding, the service from Nelsida and Mercy is considered my favorite thing. We are deeply greatful to them. And Julio is most knowledgeable, dependable and personable. They are all great people and we all truly enjoyed them. You are fortunate to have such a dedicated, hardworking staff. But then I am sure you take care of them well and that is why they are such.
The villa is beautiful! And it fit our family and our lifestyle perfectly. The outside patio and pool were
our favorite spots. We also found the Dominican people to be very lively and happy. They always made us feel comfortable. It is very obvious how much they appreciate tourists.
Thank you again for such a wonderful stay! We hope we may be back again soon. Or at the least, may have some referrals to give you for some friends.
Take care! It's back to reality for us now!
Cindy Graham
Hi Cindy,
Thank you so much for the use of the Villa. We had a wonderful time.
I knew that having a cook and maid would be a bonus, but I didn't realize just how much I would come to appreciate it. It truly made this a vacation like one I've never had before. It was like going out to a restaurant every morning, afternoon and evening but never having to choose where to go, never having to primp to go out, or having to be drill sergeant to get everyone moving and out the door. Nelsida and Mercy worked so hard to make this relaxing for us.
While I enjoyed the white water rafting, beaching, and horseback riding, the service from Nelsida and Mercy is considered my favorite thing. We are deeply greatful to them. And Julio is most knowledgeable, dependable and personable. They are all great people and we all truly enjoyed them. You are fortunate to have such a dedicated, hardworking staff. But then I am sure you take care of them well and that is why they are such.
The villa is beautiful! And it fit our family and our lifestyle perfectly. The outside patio and pool were
our favorite spots. We also found the Dominican people to be very lively and happy. They always made us feel comfortable. It is very obvious how much they appreciate tourists.
Thank you again for such a wonderful stay! We hope we may be back again soon. Or at the least, may have some referrals to give you for some friends.
Take care! It's back to reality for us now!
Cindy Graham
11/26/07
Hi Cindy
I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had in the DR. Your home is beautiful, and Julio, Nelsida, Mercy and Gabino couldn't have been more gracious and attentive. Both my sister-in-law and I agreed that it is the most relaxing vacation that we have ever been on!
I would like to rent the villa next year again for Thanksgiving week 2008 (Sat Nov 22 through Sat Nov 29th, 2008.) Can you let me know if
it is available, and what the rental fee for 8 guests would be?
Thanks...please feel free to use my as a reference for your villa, especially for any families that are wondering or concerned about bringing kids. Our kids had a blast and I felt incredibly comfortable at all times with them in all the places that we went.
Thanks.. looking forward to your reply regarding next year.
Laura (Woodbury MN)
Hi Cindy
I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had in the DR. Your home is beautiful, and Julio, Nelsida, Mercy and Gabino couldn't have been more gracious and attentive. Both my sister-in-law and I agreed that it is the most relaxing vacation that we have ever been on!
I would like to rent the villa next year again for Thanksgiving week 2008 (Sat Nov 22 through Sat Nov 29th, 2008.) Can you let me know if
it is available, and what the rental fee for 8 guests would be?
Thanks...please feel free to use my as a reference for your villa, especially for any families that are wondering or concerned about bringing kids. Our kids had a blast and I felt incredibly comfortable at all times with them in all the places that we went.
Thanks.. looking forward to your reply regarding next year.
Laura (Woodbury MN)
11/26/07
Cindy,
I will send you a longer email in a few days. We loved our vacation in your beautiful home, and your staff was everything you had promised! Our week together was everything we hoped for - hanging out, enjoying the pool, evening card games, enjoying the pool, reading multiple books, the beach close by, time with the grandchildren, and the good food from Nelsida and Mercey.
Your Villa is five stars; it made our vacation,
Ginny
Seattle WA
Cindy,
I will send you a longer email in a few days. We loved our vacation in your beautiful home, and your staff was everything you had promised! Our week together was everything we hoped for - hanging out, enjoying the pool, evening card games, enjoying the pool, reading multiple books, the beach close by, time with the grandchildren, and the good food from Nelsida and Mercey.
Your Villa is five stars; it made our vacation,
Ginny
Seattle WA
10/25/07
I will like to let it be known that this was the best vacation i've been on. The staff was so good to me and my friends that we all agreed that it would be nice to take them home with us. I would recomend this trip to anyone who is looking to relax and enjoy very good cooking.
Kempton Wells
I will like to let it be known that this was the best vacation i've been on. The staff was so good to me and my friends that we all agreed that it would be nice to take them home with us. I would recomend this trip to anyone who is looking to relax and enjoy very good cooking.
Kempton Wells
09/01/07
Dear Cindy,
I will say that the pictures don’t do justice to the home. I realize that when letting a house be used by so many strangers, one must leave this rather child-proof, but your home delivers just enough warmth to feel comfortable yet an astute sensitivity to ruffians that relieved me of a vigilant eye on the kids for fear of them damaging things. I especially appreciated much of the art that adorned the walls. Obviously, someone in your family has a discerning eye and some good local contacts. By the way I love your Villa Orientation Books
As for Julio’s absence (due to illness) I’m not really sure what he would have done that wasn't attended to. I'm assuming that the handsome young man who cleaned the pool was his son. Admittedly, I was a bit concerned about your property on the night of the storm. (Hurricane Dean) Oddly, I was kind of hoping that we might get hit with the hurricane just for the excitement and experience. I didn't know if I should make some effort to bring in furniture. But as it turned out, the winds were not too disruptive and your property was fine, except for some rain coming in the north side windows, which Nelsida promptly tidied up anyway. At 53, I do look at many of the places we travel to as possible second homes to spend some quality time, and obviously the DR is certainly one of them, although I think I might still be a bit partial to Panama or Costa Rica and they don't seem to have much hurricane issues at all.
John went shopping with Nelsida a few times and I fear he may have given her a bit too much instruction. It seemed to me that the few times she was left to her own devises, things were much more to my liking. I suppose that was one shortcoming of bringing a native chauvinistic Dominican along for the ride. Something tells me I may have enjoyed her fried-yucca delectables a bit too much, and needed to have them taken away from me before I needed an extra airplane seat for the trip home.
Both of the women (Nelsida and Mercy) were so lovely and attentive, and ever so professional and discreet. Even though I well understand the roles of domestic help, I found myself embarrassed watching the children quickly adapting to being waited on like spoiled brats. And I must admit that having someone clamoring to fill my coffee cup was even a tad unsettling for me. Clearly, they know what a great position they have with you. Cindy, to be sure, they both serve you well.
Like the words that are constantly repeated in your letters of appreciation, I too, wished I could have stowed Nelsida, Mercy and Julio Jr. into my luggage.
One of my favorite moments was upon arrival, when Gabino greeted us with his tried-and-true line “Welcome Home”; what a wonderful touch. Clearly, my saddest moment was departing. Thanks again for the use of your home. Of course, I am happy to be an indisputably positive reference if you should ever choose.
Ralph Oyster Bay Cove, NY
Dear Cindy,
I will say that the pictures don’t do justice to the home. I realize that when letting a house be used by so many strangers, one must leave this rather child-proof, but your home delivers just enough warmth to feel comfortable yet an astute sensitivity to ruffians that relieved me of a vigilant eye on the kids for fear of them damaging things. I especially appreciated much of the art that adorned the walls. Obviously, someone in your family has a discerning eye and some good local contacts. By the way I love your Villa Orientation Books
As for Julio’s absence (due to illness) I’m not really sure what he would have done that wasn't attended to. I'm assuming that the handsome young man who cleaned the pool was his son. Admittedly, I was a bit concerned about your property on the night of the storm. (Hurricane Dean) Oddly, I was kind of hoping that we might get hit with the hurricane just for the excitement and experience. I didn't know if I should make some effort to bring in furniture. But as it turned out, the winds were not too disruptive and your property was fine, except for some rain coming in the north side windows, which Nelsida promptly tidied up anyway. At 53, I do look at many of the places we travel to as possible second homes to spend some quality time, and obviously the DR is certainly one of them, although I think I might still be a bit partial to Panama or Costa Rica and they don't seem to have much hurricane issues at all.
John went shopping with Nelsida a few times and I fear he may have given her a bit too much instruction. It seemed to me that the few times she was left to her own devises, things were much more to my liking. I suppose that was one shortcoming of bringing a native chauvinistic Dominican along for the ride. Something tells me I may have enjoyed her fried-yucca delectables a bit too much, and needed to have them taken away from me before I needed an extra airplane seat for the trip home.
Both of the women (Nelsida and Mercy) were so lovely and attentive, and ever so professional and discreet. Even though I well understand the roles of domestic help, I found myself embarrassed watching the children quickly adapting to being waited on like spoiled brats. And I must admit that having someone clamoring to fill my coffee cup was even a tad unsettling for me. Clearly, they know what a great position they have with you. Cindy, to be sure, they both serve you well.
Like the words that are constantly repeated in your letters of appreciation, I too, wished I could have stowed Nelsida, Mercy and Julio Jr. into my luggage.
One of my favorite moments was upon arrival, when Gabino greeted us with his tried-and-true line “Welcome Home”; what a wonderful touch. Clearly, my saddest moment was departing. Thanks again for the use of your home. Of course, I am happy to be an indisputably positive reference if you should ever choose.
Ralph Oyster Bay Cove, NY
07/16/07
Cindy
I wanted to send you an email to tell you how much we LOVED your home. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful your extended family is at the house. Julio, Mercy and Nelsida are just the most wonderful people and it was sad to leave them yesterday, it felt like they were a part of our family. They were so good to us and the food that they cooked was the most wonderful in the world. I have a request for a couple of the recipes if you don't mind. The fried yucca, how they made the beans so tasty and the paella.
I also wanted you to know that Gus was awesome! He set us up on a horseback trip, jeep safari so we could see Dominica life and climb the waterfall and we also went snorkeling and to Ocean World. He was terrific and most pleasant with all of us. I can tell how you Daddy fell in love with the place, this will definitely be somewhere we come back to again and again.
If anyone ever needs a reference for your home, please feel free to contact me as I will give you a reference. We are all trying to figure out how to come back next year. I also would like for you to know that we thought the paintings in the house were stunning, the ones done by your Mother are beautiful. We had asked Julio where we might go to buy one and he told us that it was your Mom :-)
Thank you again for sharing your home with us and allowing us to be a part of the Dominican life and meet Julio, Nelsida and Mercy. If you are talking to them, please, please tell them again that we appreciated everything that they did for us and made us feel at home in their country.
Best Wishes,
Dawn, (Cumming Georgia)
Cindy
I wanted to send you an email to tell you how much we LOVED your home. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful your extended family is at the house. Julio, Mercy and Nelsida are just the most wonderful people and it was sad to leave them yesterday, it felt like they were a part of our family. They were so good to us and the food that they cooked was the most wonderful in the world. I have a request for a couple of the recipes if you don't mind. The fried yucca, how they made the beans so tasty and the paella.
I also wanted you to know that Gus was awesome! He set us up on a horseback trip, jeep safari so we could see Dominica life and climb the waterfall and we also went snorkeling and to Ocean World. He was terrific and most pleasant with all of us. I can tell how you Daddy fell in love with the place, this will definitely be somewhere we come back to again and again.
If anyone ever needs a reference for your home, please feel free to contact me as I will give you a reference. We are all trying to figure out how to come back next year. I also would like for you to know that we thought the paintings in the house were stunning, the ones done by your Mother are beautiful. We had asked Julio where we might go to buy one and he told us that it was your Mom :-)
Thank you again for sharing your home with us and allowing us to be a part of the Dominican life and meet Julio, Nelsida and Mercy. If you are talking to them, please, please tell them again that we appreciated everything that they did for us and made us feel at home in their country.
Best Wishes,
Dawn, (Cumming Georgia)
June, 2007
Hi Cindy,
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail about our trip. We had a fabulous time! I wish I could be back there right now. Thanks so much for everything on your end. Julio, Nelsida and Mercey took such great care of us--they're truly wonderful people.
Having been to the house before, I cannot really think of anything that didn't meet our expectations. Here are a few random thoughts I had meant to share with you...
--Good call on the new air conditioning! Our week was pretty hot--and we used them. And we were happy with the improvements to the house!
--Did I mention that Nelsida, Julio and Mercey are FABULOUS. And Gabino came by to check up on things, he is so nice.
-As for the food shopping situation, I am not sure how most of your guests work it, but we really had Julio do almost all the shopping. We did do one stop by the market almost for fun (and bought junk food!) but I think that's the way to go. We paid him for each trip and had everything we needed.
--We went to dinner and played a few rounds of blackjack at the casino. Nice place!
--We did the tour of the Gri Gri Lagoon, and we didn't like it. We LOVED the Playa Grande part--it was so beautiful--but the van ride was really uncomfortable (very hot and slow) and the lagoon and boat ride was nothing great.
--We went horseback riding, per your recommendation in the mountains, and it was a blast!
Cindy, thanks a million! Your house has now hosted two of our best vacations ever. Feel free to use me as a reference--I just LOVE the
house, and I think it's a fabulous vacation. I am telling MY friends and
family--
Thanks for everything,
Keith, New York, NY
Hi Cindy,
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail about our trip. We had a fabulous time! I wish I could be back there right now. Thanks so much for everything on your end. Julio, Nelsida and Mercey took such great care of us--they're truly wonderful people.
Having been to the house before, I cannot really think of anything that didn't meet our expectations. Here are a few random thoughts I had meant to share with you...
--Good call on the new air conditioning! Our week was pretty hot--and we used them. And we were happy with the improvements to the house!
--Did I mention that Nelsida, Julio and Mercey are FABULOUS. And Gabino came by to check up on things, he is so nice.
-As for the food shopping situation, I am not sure how most of your guests work it, but we really had Julio do almost all the shopping. We did do one stop by the market almost for fun (and bought junk food!) but I think that's the way to go. We paid him for each trip and had everything we needed.
--We went to dinner and played a few rounds of blackjack at the casino. Nice place!
--We did the tour of the Gri Gri Lagoon, and we didn't like it. We LOVED the Playa Grande part--it was so beautiful--but the van ride was really uncomfortable (very hot and slow) and the lagoon and boat ride was nothing great.
--We went horseback riding, per your recommendation in the mountains, and it was a blast!
Cindy, thanks a million! Your house has now hosted two of our best vacations ever. Feel free to use me as a reference--I just LOVE the
house, and I think it's a fabulous vacation. I am telling MY friends and
family--
Thanks for everything,
Keith, New York, NY
December, 2006
Dear Cindy, Lenore and Family,
Our vacation was beyond amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and comfortable home with our family. Cofresi villa is beautiful on so many levels. Not just because its a beautiful home but the energy and spirit in that house is one of love and peace and togetherness!
Your staff treated us like family, leaving us with the desire to go back to the DR, not only to vacation, but to see them again. Our family will never forget this vacation.
My parents loved the country and the people, just as I thought they would.
My niece had the best birthday party she could dream of. We were fortunate enough to be able to share her day with some of Gabino's and Nelsida and Julio's children who were so thankful to be invited to share her birthday -- they even bought my niece a gift!!! Amazing people.
Cindy, EVERYTHING, was perfect. The birthday cake was HUGE and beautiful, with tons of Pony's on it. The piñata was a hit, the horses they brought, WOW. The band became friends with my Father who had them over on another night to play again.
The baptism was really beautiful too. Everyone in the church treated us like family. The genuinely showed joy for my niece and nephew to be baptised.
Julio, Gabino, Nelsida, Mercy, Jose and everyone who was there, was kind, generous, loving and very, very courteous. My Mom, as I predicted, enjoyed getting in the kitchen with Nelsida and Mercy to talk to them and help. She took it upon herself to take care of Jose. Everynight, she would serve his dinner and would give him water and fruit.
Nelsida's scooter was missing a light and my Mom had the pleasure of giving her money to fix it. These are the little things that truly added joy to our trip.
I went there with 2 suitcases and returned with one little one. It was my pleasure to give some of my clothes to Nelsida and Mercy and her kids.
What a trip! Ocean World was a blast, we were there early and were the last to leave. We spent countless hours in your lovely pool and enjoyed every day, every moment.
Once again, thank you for your willingness to share the love of your home and your staff! We cant wait to come back.
Adriana Moret
Dear Cindy, Lenore and Family,
Our vacation was beyond amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and comfortable home with our family. Cofresi villa is beautiful on so many levels. Not just because its a beautiful home but the energy and spirit in that house is one of love and peace and togetherness!
Your staff treated us like family, leaving us with the desire to go back to the DR, not only to vacation, but to see them again. Our family will never forget this vacation.
My parents loved the country and the people, just as I thought they would.
My niece had the best birthday party she could dream of. We were fortunate enough to be able to share her day with some of Gabino's and Nelsida and Julio's children who were so thankful to be invited to share her birthday -- they even bought my niece a gift!!! Amazing people.
Cindy, EVERYTHING, was perfect. The birthday cake was HUGE and beautiful, with tons of Pony's on it. The piñata was a hit, the horses they brought, WOW. The band became friends with my Father who had them over on another night to play again.
The baptism was really beautiful too. Everyone in the church treated us like family. The genuinely showed joy for my niece and nephew to be baptised.
Julio, Gabino, Nelsida, Mercy, Jose and everyone who was there, was kind, generous, loving and very, very courteous. My Mom, as I predicted, enjoyed getting in the kitchen with Nelsida and Mercy to talk to them and help. She took it upon herself to take care of Jose. Everynight, she would serve his dinner and would give him water and fruit.
Nelsida's scooter was missing a light and my Mom had the pleasure of giving her money to fix it. These are the little things that truly added joy to our trip.
I went there with 2 suitcases and returned with one little one. It was my pleasure to give some of my clothes to Nelsida and Mercy and her kids.
What a trip! Ocean World was a blast, we were there early and were the last to leave. We spent countless hours in your lovely pool and enjoyed every day, every moment.
Once again, thank you for your willingness to share the love of your home and your staff! We cant wait to come back.
Adriana Moret
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