Villa Del Sol Featured Front Page Washington Post Travel Playa Cofresi Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 5505

Front from the lane. Note Galleria on the roof.

 

Location: Playa Cofresi, Dominican Republic, Caribbean (30 minutes West of Puerto Plata International Airport (POP))

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)

Villa del Sol has been our Island paradise for many years. Now the Dominican Republic has been discovered and we look forward to sharing this special, still unspoiled treasure with you.

Paulina, your cook/maid/housekeeper will prepare your meals and pamper you with her irrepressible personality. We call her La Professora because she so enjoys teaching her guests Spanish and the local culture.

The house has three bedrooms upstairs and a fourth with bath off the garage which has it's own bath and has just been remodeled.

The Galleria on the top of the house is the center of daily life. The perfect place to start the day with breakfast served by Paulina and certainly the place to end the day watching the sun set and enjoying the island's special drinks.

The beach is out of a picture book. It is a horseshoe shaped cove about three-fourths of a mile long. Wide sandy beach meets the gentle surf. Palm trees line the edges. It is a beehive of activity. People watching at its best.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: A/C In MBR and BR off garage. Ceiling fans in all rooms. Ocean breeze
  • Washer: Paulina does all the laundry.
  • Linens Provided: No need to bring anything.
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking: Attached garage.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: MBR
  • Double Bed: Two BR with Doubles
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : One BR with two Twins
  • Crib: Crib available. Let us know before you go.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 25 Channels in English, 25 in Spanish
  • DVD
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Paulina does all the cooking, shopping, housekeeping
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher: Paulina does this for you.
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Paulina prepares all meals when you are home.
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: The Galleria is used for sitting, eating and whatever.
  • Balcony: Front balcony with partial ocean view.
  • Lanai: The Galleria is on the roof and covers most of the house. Perfect for meals and lounging. Ocean view.
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View: You are 100 yards from the beach and the Ocean. The water is always warm. The beach is very active but you can easily find privacy.
  • Water View
  • Mountain View: The DR has the tallest mountains in the Caribbean. One even gets snow!! We are sandwiched between the mountains and the ocean. Beautiful.
• Communications
  • Telephone: Cell phones provided on arrival. Your own may or may not work back to the U.S. Dominican International service is very cheap.
  • Cell Phone: See telphone.
• Other Amenities
  • Full Maid - Cook - Housekeeper daily from 8-4:30, New bedroom with full bath off the garage
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible: Most doors are wide. Bathrooms not fitted.
  • Kid Friendly: Safe neighborhood and beach.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • As a diver, myself, I can tell you that the diving on the North Coast is great, There are daily excursions from our beach to the great spots, Beginners, yet to be licensed divers welcome, Snorklers are welcome too, Horseback Riding from your doorstep, Restaurants within walking distance, World class Windsurfing, Ocean World now open at Cofresi

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May 01-Aug 31 .. $135/night (up to 4 people) .. $770/week Add'l guests $15/night.
Sep 01-Dec 14 .. $120/night (up to 4 people) .. $665/week Add'l guests $10/night.
Dec 15-Apr 30 .. $150/night (up to 4 people) .. $875/week Add'l guests $15/night.
Dominican Tax 13%
Minimum $3/day/person tip for Paulina.

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

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• 03/04/09
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  Lori Meder ,
  • We just returned from an 8 day stay at Villa del Sol. The Villa is very nice with the views a top - fabulous! Paulina was really wonderful as well! We had a very good time! Lori
• 08/15/08
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  Mary Hughes , Auburn, Maine
  • We just returned (July29th-Aug.5th) from the Villa del Sol and had the best vacation that we have experienced yet. Paulina made the most delicious meals and was a joy. Gus, Gabino and the other helpers made sure we scheduled the tours we wanted. The Jeep Safari was excellent. I would suggest to buy the CD of the tour. It captures the whole experience. The people were warm and helpful. The restaurants had excellent meals and were reasonably priced. My daughter loved the cable cars, I loved the horseback riding on the beach. It was the best. We had 6-7 people stay comfortably. The beach was great. The kids loved snorkeling. Thank you all for a great week. We will miss you. We will be back. God Bless you all, Mary Hughes
• 04/27/08
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  Eleanor Koruba , Philadelphia, PA
  • Our February trip to the Dominican Republic was the perfect getaway from the unoredictable cold of February in the NorthEast. With two kids under 5 years and a pregnant mom, it was great to have the convenience of a house plus the help of Paulina to keep the food coming! An added bonus was having Ocean World just a short walk from our cozy street. Though the immediate neighborhood was low-key, it was easy to go out for any meal and, of course, the ocean was just a short walk away. We will definately be returning!
• 03/29/08
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  Charmaine , Poughkeepsie,NY
  • It's been a week since we got back from the Dominican Republic, and we are missing it terribly. Your villa was the perfect getaway! Paulina, Juana and Gambino were a pleasure to meet. They were so helpful: all our questions were answered, we were so well taken care of, and the food was nothing short of paradise. One of the best things we got to do on the trip was to climb (or be pulled up) seven waterfalls, which was preceded by a really educational tour of some interesting aspects of dominican life (grinding coffee in a wooden mortar, dominican sculpture and art, cockfighting, and a HUGE bull). I would strongly recommend everyone who visits to go on the tour, and to bring gifts and stationary to the children you will see along your way. We didn't bring anything with us and regretted it. Thank you so much for accommodating our huge party of 11 and being a great correspondent. We are so grateful for having had the opportunity to stay at Villa Del Sol. I have been recommending it to my friends and we can't wait to make another trip back!
• 02/22/08
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  Genevieve D. , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • We just returned for a stay of over two weeks at Villa del Sol with our four-year old son. A wonderful time was had by all. The house is comfortable, Paulina is great, and the beach is beautiful. Joe (the owner) was very helpful and accessible as we were planning our trip, providing plenty of good information and guidance, and Gabino (on-site manager) also could not have been more helpful. We also enjoyed the nearby restaurants and attractions, including a day at Sea World where we had a really nice time. In fact, we found it much better than we expected, so all-in-all, it was worth the steep admission fee. We did a city tour of Puerto Plata which was also worthwhile, but bear in mind that the Cathedral and central square in Puerto Plata are currently closed (boarded up) and this fact was not mentioned by any people or guidebooks consulted. In summary, all I can say is if we return to D.R. (and we probably will), we would definitely stay again at Villa del Sol. Genevieve D. Saskatoon, SK Canada
• 01/10/08
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  Shawna Rigby , Belmar, NJ
  • Hey Joe- Thanks for an awesome week! We stayed the week of December 1-8 and had a total blast. You made the whole rental process very easy and the info you provided was very helpful. We had our entire vacation planned before we arrived! Here's some info for people considering staying at Villa Del Sol: There were 6 adults and we had plenty of room. Paulina and Maria were absolutely fabulous. My brother and his girlfriend are veggies and she made a special little dish for them every night. The beach was beautiful and very relaxing. I highly recommend taking the jeep tour. The tour as a whole was a lot of fun and the waterfalls are something I will never forget. Horsebackriding was also awesome and totally worth the $30 you pay for it. The cable car to the mountaintop was nice, but do it on your own- skip the rest of that tour. I would absolutely go again and you should too:)
• 01/10/08
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  • Villa del Sol is absolutely the place to stay if you're going to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. The house works for families and couples. We stayed there with three adults and 6 children and had plenty of room. The staff are both wonderful and helpful! The house is beautifully maintained and any issues (though we had no real problems) are addressed immediately. The food made by the housekeeper, Paulina was delicious! The property is in a safe and well kept neighborhood. The beach is within walking distance as well as a few stores. However, you are close enough to Puerto Plata to get there whenever you desire. I highly recommend traveling there. Joe, the owner, is an absolute delight to deal with and provides you with very detailed instructions and information to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We would definitely stay here again, and plan to do so very soon. Thanks, Joe for a memorable and great vacation!
• 10/16/07
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  Cara , Dubuque, IA
  • Hola Joe! We had a great time in the DR. It would have been helpful if one of us spoke Spanish; it was a challenge communicating with Paullina at times. But she was great, and cooked good food! We all enjoyed the Villa and don't have any complaints except that the DVD player did not work. We ate at Chris and Mady's and enjoyed the food and service was nice. We loved the jeep safari/waterfall hike! We recommend others do this one. We enjoyed the beach in Cofresi and spent the majority of the time lounging and swimming in the ocean. One day we explored further up the coast (east) to another beach. It was appalling to see how much trash was on these other beaches and was a real disappointment. But this made us appreciate "our beach" even more! We also did the cable car to Mt. Isabella in Puerto Plata- we would recommend it. We chose a clear day and spent a while on top hiking around. There were great views. We went to the Amber Museum and would not recommend it to others as there is not much to see. Puerto Plata was a bit disappointing primarily because it was very hot/humid and people kept trying to sell things to us, calling out "cheapy, cheapy". Overall, we enjoyed the trip and the Villa. Thanks! Cara
    
    Homeowner Response:
    I'll get the DVD player replaced.
• 12/08/06
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  Ruen & Magdalena , Northern California
  • Joe, Thank you so much for the use of your rental house in Confresi.. Magdalena and I had a wonderful time. Our only complaint is that we didn't have or planned enough vacation time there. Your staff was very friendly, helpful and hospitable. Especially Paulina. Her meals and drinks were the best. Gambino was also very helpful and provided us with information and assistance in some transportation needs as well... We also enjoyed in general all the tours-excursions, and or course the culture... All in all a terrific place and time. Hope to rent again next year, take care. Happy holidays, Ruben.
• 05/22/06
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  Shawn Salvador , Reston, VA
  • This was a terrific vacation! A wonderful relaxing time was had by all. Paulina's food was terrific (pina coladas too). She is a real treat to have around. Just a couple of comments to add: **The waterfall tour is fantastic. It is a bit challenging though so I would not recommend for small children or non-swimmers. If you only do one tour, do this one. We went with Jurassy Tours and our guide was "Ray". Ray, also known as "Bevis", was really knowledgable and kept us in stitches all day long. Also, bring some money to tip your guides. They work hard to provide you with a really enjoyable day. I would also strongly recommend getting the DVD they sell at the end of the tour. The camera guy will drop it off for you the next day. It's really a great way to relive your tour. Absolutely worth the $40.00. **Bring candy or some little trinkets(small notebooks, pencils, etc.)for the children you'll encounter while touring. They are darling little kids who are grateful for any little thing you give them. **Try Le Papillon Restaurant, just across the main road, in Upper Cofresi. A great place to go for a special dinner. We went for a birthday dinner and the food was terrific and very reasonably priced. The service was great too. All in all, it is a wonderful place to vacation. It's a great place to tour or just lay in the hammock! We can't wait to return!

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