Villa Mo at El Portillo, Breathtaking Oceanfront Villa

• What a great place!

  What a great place!

  • Guest Alex
  • Date of stay 01/06/13
  • Review Submitted 02/11/13
  Villa Mo is a great place for a relaxed vacation. We stayed there with our two kids (4+2) and had our parents visiting us for some days. The house is very spacious, and there is also lots of space on the terrace. The pool was great for the kids, and you just pass the garden to reach the beach. Monica and Juan were really great hosts, and Jani, who helps with the house, is a great cook! Monica also showed us around in Las Terrenas, which was very helpful. We liked going to Las Terrenas, especially to the buy fresh bread at the Boulangerie Francaise - just delicious. The minimarket run by Monica and Juan is only 5 min from the house. A car is helpful, but not necessarily required (the walk to Las Terrenas over the beach takes about one hour). The beach is great, and is especially good for surfing and kite surfing. All in all a great place, and we really enjoyed our stay there - thanks, Monica and Juan!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

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• PERFECT PARADISE !!

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  PERFECT PARADISE !!

  • Guest Sean, Wendy, Anika and Melody from Texas, USA
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 02/07/13
  From the Guestbook of Villa MO .. SOME WONDERFUL THINGS WE DID: We enjoyed the amazing beauty here at Villa Mo. We eat, we swam, we played games, we spend lots of time together. We discoverd that the DR is a wonderful place and Villa Mo will always be special memories for us.

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  Villa MO

  • Guest Monique
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 02/07/13
  The Weather Wonderful, Sunny, rainned most nights Some Wonderful things we did Spend quality time with family, swim, swim & swim, play cards, enjoy the beauty, peacefulness & good food with good company.

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• Maravilloso

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  Maravilloso

  • Guest Alejandro y Sarah
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 02/07/13
  Tiempo Maravilloso !!! Cosas Maravillosas que Hicimos ¨Sentarnos a conversar, oir musica y ver el mar en la terraza, ver las estrellas desde la piscina y escuchar el mar en la noche. Escuchar el canto de las aver y el mar inmenso, siempre el mar.....

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• New years

  New years

  • Guest Eric
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/22/13
  We spent the New Years with our family at Mo Villa. It was a great experience and can only give it a high five. I have recommended it to family and friends who want to visit DR and don't want the restriction of an "all included resort". Having the owners on property is and added advantage and very helpful. Looking forward to future stays a Villa Mo. We really enjoyed the fresh seafood prepared the Samana way with coconut.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Villa Mo

  Villa Mo

  • Guest Bull
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/01/13
  Our stay at Villa Mo was memorable. The weather was perfect, great access to the beach. We were treated to Dominican excellent cuisine. We bought fresh catch from the fish market at Las Terrenas. The prawans and Mahi mahi were cooked to perfection. Try the local coconut sauce and fried Yucca-truly incredible! We took a horse back ride to the water falls at El Limon and spent a day at Cayo Levantado-both must sees!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Welcome to Paradise!

  Welcome to Paradise!

  • Guest loppygatlin
  • Date of stay 08/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  My trip to Villa Mo was a dream come true. It was my first time to the Dominican Republic and it could not have been a more excellent destination. The house is beautifully designed to incorporate the natural elements of the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves to create a relaxing environment amid charming and elegant furnishings. The atmosphere was one of total relaxation, coupled with many available activities for those who were seeking adventure. We took a horse back ride to the most stunning waterfall and ate a delicious traditional meal in the town of El Portillo and went sightseeing and shopping for local art in nearby Las Terranas. There were many other day trips to choose from, including snorkeling and visits to local national parks. The beautiful days on the beach and the gorgeous full moon nights were unforgettable as we relaxed on the private beach that faces the property. It was truly a secluded tropical wonderland, yet within reach of the beautifully appointed home with all of the amenities of an exclusive hotel. The owners Monica and Coqui were very gracious hosts and the staff provided fantastic meals, excellent service and advice about local attractions and were just great people to get to know. My family, including my two year old grandson, were with me on the trip and we all found things that we enjoyed doing and there was plenty of space and excitement to keep everyone entertained. The beach is perfect for small children and adults and the pool was a tremendous hit with everyone! This is a place that was a dream come true for our entire family and we all made lasting family memories and life long friends while staying at Villa Mo. If you are traveling to the area, Villa Mo is the only destination you should consider! Once you have been, you can't wait to go back. The photos included not only reflect the beauty of the Villa, but hardly do justice to the actual beauty of the actual setting and reality of being there in person. Enjoy!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Great Place to Vacation!

  Great Place to Vacation!

  • Guest glbean82
  • Date of stay 08/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  I visited the Villa this year and had a great time! This place is truly nestled in a corner of paradise and the views are breathtaking. Imagine a tropical paradise in your back yard! The villa was clean, roomy, and nicely decorated. Excursions are easy to access and nearby and we had a lot of fun going to the waterfall nearby on horseback. I would recommend that anyone thinking of visiting the "DR" consider Villa Mo. You can get a real DR experience away from the resorts and still have a beautiful, clean, and safe place to stay.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Villa Mo: paradise!

  Villa Mo: paradise!

  • Guest mawski
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  After a wonderful few days at here last August, I definitely added Villa Mo to my Top 5 places to stay around the world. It's private, comfortable, welcoming and totally gorgeous. We were in the Dominican Republic for a friend's wedding, and we could not ask for a better, more relaxing escape from the city. The beach is incredibly beautiful - that stunning shade of aqua that is only available in the Caribbean - and calm, gentle and great for swimming. There are plenty of sites to see and activities nearby, but you won't want to do anything except enjoy the ocean & sip a cocktail. I've traveled all over the world, and I rarely feel a desire to return to any particular place (there's too much else to see!), but Villa Mo is like a home away from home. I can't wait to visit again!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Wedding Wonderland

  Wedding Wonderland

  • Guest Janice
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  I am so glad that my daughter chose Villa Mo as the location for her destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. The house itself is a work of art, just beautifully designed architecturally and takes full advantage of the breathtaking ocean views, with the sound of the waves and the ocean breeze included. The decor is elegant yet relaxing, it could be anyone's idea of a dream home! Add to this, the personal attention and assistance of the lovely owners Monica and Cuqui and their staff who were happy to make the event extra special. The house was able to accommodate our nine family members which included the bride and groom very comfortably. It was also nice that a large group of young adult guests were able to rent a more rustic nearby villa on the beach that was very affordable as a group and they had a fantastic time attending the wedding and being guests of the house. There is also a beautiful resort just a short walk down the beach where other guests stayed. So, this house is ideal for large events such as weddings, family reunions, large get-togethers but would certainly be great also for just an intimate place to relax for a couple, a group or an individual. All the guests really enjoyed the house and the proximity to Las Terrenas to participate in the culture, view and buy inexpensive local artwork, enjoy restaurants, and shopping for souvenirs. We enjoyed the beach at Villa Mo under the sun and under the moonlight, the water was clear and perfect for a swim. The beach was great for walking and the area was very safe for adults and children. Some guests took advantage of affordable excursions during their stay which were easy to arrange. Of course the main event was the wedding and reception which was perfect. We had fantastic food, flowers, the beach and plenty of room for dancing to a DJ that evening. I would think it was a dream except for the beautiful photos that were taken! After I was home again, I would wish I could hear the rooster crowing in the morning that meant I was at Villa Mo and could wake to another day there, but no, it was just my alarm clock for work. :) I will definitely return there.

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

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Daily Rates
Maximum Capacity (7 to 12 People)..........US$450-500 per day
6 People and Below....................     US$350-400 per day
Weekly Rates
Maximum Capacity (12 People)..........US$2800.00 per week
6 People and Below....................US$2100.00 per week
Christmas Week, New Year´s Week and Easter Week, upon request

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.