Lap of Luxury

Guest: MiniJo (Fort Lauderdale)
Date of Stay: 06/28/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

The ideal place for relaxing and reading! I loved the modern furnishings, ample space, excellent amenities, convenient location, and beautiful infinity pool in front of the bay. The incredible moves of the kitesurfers are particularly enjoyable when you need to stretch the eye muscles beyond the inside of a book. I've always been one to avoid the chain hotels and franchise restaurants and it was such a delight that Cabarete has remained immune to the corporate takeover. There is one main street with charming boutiques, restaurants, clubs, supermarkets, excursion tours, and spas. Everything you need is found right there and so close to Harmony. Getting around is so easy, too. Cars are not needed cause all you have to do is walk to the entrance and a selection of motoconchos are at your disposal. The drivers are eagerly waiting to whisk you to your desired destination whether it is a few seconds to a spinning class or an hour's distance to a ranch for horseback riding. They are so friendly and very inexpensive. You can't get that service and price with renting a car.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

litle paradise

Guest: pierrot bel oiseau (miami)
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/24/09

Everything was amazing from the momemt the pane landed, the wind was there( iam a kite surfer) beautiful weather blue sky all week and a nice breeze everyday.I stayed in a 3 bedroom condo 2mn from the beach the condo was very well decorated and look like new, very well maintained, and spacious with a pool in the garden perfect for relaxing after a hard day in the ocean! I never felt the need for a car everything was at a working distance( restaurant nite life etc..) the owner was very hepful , i definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a very relaxing vacation in this paradise.Thanks again i ll be back soon...!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Vacation Trip

Guest: Carlito1980 (DC, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

As this was my first trip to the Dominican Republic, I was looking for a place where my group was close to the water sport activities and walking distance to shops and restaurants... Check-in was a breeze; the rooms were just like the pictures from the website, staff very friendly and safe at night to walk around the area... In my opinion everything was in walking distance, the drug store, supermarket, and the people of Cabarete were very friendly as well... Taxi service can be arrange at the gate if need or you can always flags a taxi as soon as you come out; Sosua is about 15 min drive in the taxi, Puerto Plate is about 45 to 50 min in a taxi... I highly recommend this property for all ages and groups... Mostly everything is in walking distance and close access to all types of water sports...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

wake up to paradise and live the dream.

Guest: Pierrot- California (Laguna Beach , California, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

Arriving at Sea Lane, my vacation began immediately. The accommodations boast luxury but without any pretension. The location is completely serene: beach is beautiful outside my window, consistent, perfect wind conditions! Everyday day around noon the wind machine start ! Kiteboarding conditions were very special .Lunching the Kite was easy , safe and not surrounding by to many people. We did many downwind from Sealane riding wave after wave for almost for one hour. A very short beach walk away distance from the local village piping with fun and amazing food . This spot was easy to get to but really hard to leave, I highly recommend Sea Lane for the person who wants to wake up to paradise and live the dream.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

The perfect vacation condo

Guest: Poupou (Saint Raphael. France)
Date of Stay: 04/09/08 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

The six of us (grand-parents, parents and two children) spent an outstanding vacation week in this lovely luxurious so close to the beautiful sandy beach. The three bedrooms and huge living room were perfect for the family. We spent quite some time on the beach, swimming (the kids took surfing lessons) and watching the kite surfers enjoying themselves. But we also enjoyed the pool right in front of our terrace and surrounded by the well-kept garden. In the evenings we often walked to one of the nice restaurants right on the beach and village.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Very pleased with management and the property

Guest: Gregori (new york, ny, usa)
Date of Stay: 03/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/23/09

3 of us have returned to this specific 3-bedroom unit several times because we love the prompt, responsive, diligent service that we enjoy from management. The property & unit itself itself are handsome, it has an open floor plan, it`s clean and panoramic overlooking a large pool, with tiled and tropical landscapes. I spend most of my time on the balcony chaise lounge day and night. A broad panoramic section of Playa de Cabarete is less than 100meters away. The grounds & the unit itself are safe and secure, on the beach side of the main road. It`s a quiet gated neighborhood of condos, that are close to the entertainment, less than 200 meters away. Courteous service, usefulness & response time means alot to our party, we always get that assurance through SeaLane Cabarete. I am not an affiliate of Sealane just a happy customer.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Spacious Apartment

Guest: Patlapatate (france)
Date of Stay: 02/05/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

Perfect apartment for 2 couples of friends, and two children. Really spacious, and beautiful pool. We appreciate the calmness at night, and the gardens are perfectly maintained. The organization there, is perfect and Sonia, the manager is always available and ready to help us for anything. Well done for the service!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Stylish ultra-comfortable condo

Guest: GammaMan (Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil)
Date of Stay: 03/19/09 Review Submitted: 03/28/09

This stylishly furnished condo is top-notch with vast bedrooms, beds, balconies with hammocks, fully equipped kitchen and living rooms.Perfect air-conditionning, double glass windows isolating totally from heat and noise (the whole area is very quiet anyway) and special gridded openings that let the beach wind in but keep the mosquitoes out. It also features a cute irregular shaped swimming pool surrounded by green grass. It's a bucolic looking haven of peace two blocks away from the Cabarete beach famous for being one of the very best kiteboarding and windsurfing spot on the planet. The beach is gorgeous, with a wide open ocean and an hypnotic night sky without a speck of light pollution allowing the Milky Way to display its endless splendor. Perfect for meditations and romantic moonlit walks on the surf sound. You are a 5mn walk away from food marts where you will find the basic necessities even if like me you are both a gourmet and a health nut (and hence quite a challenge to satisfy). People are very friendly and the whole area feels very safe.You can also find good restaurants at the edge of the beach. Nightlife is so-so but then again it is a tiny village lost in paradise so you can't reasonably ask for a Paris, New York or Rio level nightlife there ;).

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Outstanding condo

Guest: JMN (Redwood City, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/15/07 Review Submitted: 10/04/08

My wife, 2 small children, and I had a great vacation here. The condo was immaculate and decorated nicely. The rental agency staff were very friendly and helpful. The kids very much enjoyed the pool and surf. Dinners were pleasant with the kids playing in the sand next to our tables at the beachside restaurants.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Fabulous spot

Guest: MCL (Milwaukee, WI, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/24/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

We traveled with 4 adults and 3 teens and this was a perfect condo setting. The unit itself was beyond our expectation: clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, friendly neighbors (some permanent, some rental, and some weekend get-aways from other parts of DR). Pool was great and the beach was fun although WINDY. But that is exactly what Cabarete is known for and this attracts world class wind surfers and kite boarders. It was a pleasure to watch their impressive stunts. The surf is great to swim in and we were told that a reef surrounds this area, called Kite Cove I think, so that there has never been a report of a shark sighting. Ocean Dream is quite private and secure but within minutes (walking) of the beach, downtown, and many restaurants. No car necessary; taxis are reasonable and plentiful. Staff is helpful. Our teens enjoyed independence but, we felt, with relative safety. Also, most other vacationers are not American, mainly European, so it did not feel like just another sun/fun tourist spot - no McDonalds or Pizza Hut! The Dominicans are kind and not so jaded nor desperate/pushy as one finds in Cancun, for example. It was exactly what we were looking for.

Owner response:Thanks a lot for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to accommodate you again if you plan to visit Cabarete in the future! SeaLane Escape Inc. Management

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.