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More than you can imagine
This villa was like a luxury home away from home.
The property is lovely well maintained, clean with great gardens and pool.
The staff was great and attended our every needs.
All in all I loved Villa Monaco and Casa de Campo and found this villa to meet every expectation, we will stay here again!!
Also I can't forget to thank the people that helped us way before our vacation started, Patrick and Marilu from Luxury Retreats, thanks for planning with me this wonderful vacation and making everything run smoothly!!
great vacation
the villa was beautiful and the villa staff was excellent!!!
Great time with my family at Flor de Cabrera.
Flor de Cabrera exceeded our expectations in regards of instalations, comfort, food and service. We are very happy to have chosen Luxury Retreats as our source for finding a house such as this one and are planning of finding another location through them for our next vacation. Getting there was a bit of a pain, but once we were there none of us wanted to leave. I would improve in the quality of the bedding and pillows in each room, for such a big group maybe one more person at the bar would be great for lunch time as well as someone to accomodate umbrellas, sunbeds or drinks once you are down at the beach. The person in charge, Elisha, could be friendlier given the nature of her job, especially if she is supposed to accomodate big groups wanting to do different things and making plans on a day by day basis. Other than that, everything was perfect!
The trip was magnificant!
The trip was magnificent!!! The villa was beautiful! The location was perfect! It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. The weather cooperated with us every day. We had ample time to relax at the villa and ample time to participate in some activities outside of the villa. There was plenty to do. I can’t say enough about the staff at Villa Oceania (Augustine, “Chef”, Elsa, Miguel, Lucas and Juan). They were unbelievable. They attended to our every need, answered every question and were MORE THAN accommodating. Their attentiveness was just the right balance. They made us feel right at home and pampered us constantly. We didn’t have a care in the world.
A magical week that exceeded our expecations
A great week. Villa was excellent and staff were outstanding. Alfredo the barman connected with our kids and they very quickly got comfortable with him. Food was excellent with good variety and Santos the cook was very open to special requests. The pig roast on the lawn followed by the bonfire on the beach as a highlight. Nice mix of lazy days at the villa plus days out to go snorkeling, play golf, etc. Beach in front of the house was better than we expected and we spent many hours just bobbing in the surf. Silvia the villa manager was a great source of information. We had one child who got sick the first night 9something they had picked up before we got there) and Silvia quickly arranged a doctor to see him.
Cabofino was beautiful and relaxing but we wouldn't go back.
Cabofino is located in a remote part of the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. The house is beautiful, view breathtaking, staff amazing, and food incredible! However, if you do go here don't plan on leaving often. There is a beach and a well-known Robert Trent Jones golf course nearby but other activities are at least an hour drive. The house is huge and will comfortably fit a very large family. There were 17 of us and we had bedrooms we didn't use. Expect to relax and spend lots of time with the family at the villa and eat all meals there. There is a mandatory meal plan but it is worth it. The food is excellent and will be tailored to your family's wishes/needs. Luxury Retreats did a great job coordinating everything, and was very attentive. Having not ever been to the D.R. before, however, I felt like I didn't know what I was getting myself into. The people are very nice but the country has a lot of poverty. Plan on staying at the villa!
one of the best family vacations ever!
We loved the Casa Kimball property ans staff. this is a very well run property by Monica--who has put together a superstar staff. Wellington and Rosa are the best we have ever had at any property. The nearby beaches are fantastic and day trips like Dudu Lake's blue lagoon and Monkey Jungle ziplining were alot of fun.
Wonderful Choice!
This location was beautiful, quiet, welcoming and relaxing. The staff was fantastic and our added driver was "the best"! He was prompt, friendly, informative, humorous and always available. The villa was pristine and the view magnificent. Our personal chef was excellent as was the housekeeper who prepared a lovely breakfast every morning and a spectacular Dominican dinner the last night. We enjoyed the trip immensely!
A Wonderful Vacation
Villa Lazy Heart is a lovely place to spend a vacation. The staff is what makes it truly special, particularly Raylin and Santos the chef. And the people in the Dominican Republic in general couldn't be nicer. The few drawbacks to the villa are:
It's not right on a swimming beach and the television, internet and music systems are subpar. Also, there's not a lot to do outside the villa.
A fun and relaxing trip!
Everything about Flor de Cabrera was perfect! They rooms were amazing and beds super comfy. The pool was perfect for the kids with its shallow areas. Generally we don't like to stay in homes with a full staff however Flor de Cabrera was an exception. The staff was friendly and fun to have around. It was also great to have the tennis court and game room to satisfy our competitive nature. The beach was beautiful! Great for walking and exploring (not ideal for swimming). Roasting marshmellows over a beach bonfire was definately a highlight! The massages that we has were wonderful! My husband and I get massages almost everywhere we go and we rank the massage in our top 3 best! Overall a wonderful experience at Flor de Cabrera.
Great time! The staff, house and the process -- all suberb!
The only slight negative is the home is located in a beautiful neighbor with gorgeous,pristine mansions. Oceania is a lovely home it however could use a bit of sprucing up. The home was clean and the staff was remarkable.
A Luxurious Work in Progress With the Best Staff Available
What a magnificent location and facility. The staff is what truly makes this place an outstanding vacation. The beach here is SPECTACULAR although access is challenging for those that can't handle stairs. The building itself is beautiful. It does need a few upgrades if it is going to be touted 5 star +. We had many problems with power being able to run all the air conditioning and the elevator. We needed these as 1, there are no ceiling fans or screens in the rooms so opening up the rooms for breezes is not possible as the bugs are an issue. Also, the elevator being out was a problem for the older guests. The balconies on the third floor being torn up and awaiting jacuzzi installation was a bit ugly. The closest hot tub not heated was also disappointing. The roof being under construction was ok, but still made it feel like the villa was not quite 5 star.
FANTASTIC
Beautiful ,Serence Relazing outstanding staff, great food all day everyday what else can I say.