Elegant Oceanfront Villa - Spectacular Views

• Gorgeous Property---Dream Vacation!

  Gorgeous Property---Dream Vacation!

  • Guest Deneen
  • Date of stay 04/19/09
  • Review Submitted 05/20/09
  Our family was lucky enough to stay @ Villa Victoria for a 2 wk vacation during April/May 2009. First, let me say that the pictures on the internet, although lovely, do not do it justice...when you see the villa in person, it is even MORE spectacular. It can't be captured in a single photo. The villa was immaculately clean, the pool huge, the staff incredibly accomodating. The area is very safe and secure and is just a few minutes walk to a gorgeous beach. Andrea was charming and very helpful, we grew to love her! Cannot say enough about our wonderful holiday!! We are looking forward to returning in the future. Thank you Paul, Tamara, Jaime and Andrea!!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Deneen, Jaime told us about your family.. and also Paul shared some of the "adventures" that you had... We are thrilled that you enjoyed your extended family, the delightful weather, and Villa Victoria. It would be our joy to welcome you and your family back. Thank you for wonderful words... we are grateful. Tamara and Paul

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• Paradise on Earth

  Paradise on Earth

  • Guest Michael
  • Date of stay 12/24/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/13
  Villa Victoria was all we had hoped it would be and more. The home is far more beautiful than the pictures suggest. My wife and I were taking a trip of a lifetime with our 5 adults children and we are so pleased to have found Villa Victoria. The owners were very gracious in many ways and we felt at home. Our only wish....to be able to claim it as our home! We stayed for two weeks seeking renewal from hectic lives. We left feeling recharged and restored. As others have mentioned Andrea, the housekeeper, is very sweet and soon picked up on our preferences and worked to please us. We offered many times to have her come back to the states to live with us but didn't get that accomplished. The Village is very safe sine there is an active guard right outside the gates. The Cofresi neighborhood is very quaint and we soon became familiar with the local shop keepers and restauranteurs. Familiarity in a foreign country lends a sense of home and security, you will find that in Cofresi. If you are looking for crowds and pristine beaches, maybe this area isn't for you. If you are looking for no lines, no annoying vendors trying to sell you as you relax on the beach, and no hassles Cofresi is right on. Ocean World, waterfall tour, zip-lines, etc.. were all worthwhile. When we arrived at the Villa, a gentleman came to the home and showed us all the options for tours. The tours pick up and drop off at your door. So convenient. Who needs all inclusive when you can have all these amenities in your own "home". BTW we met many people who were staying nearby in the all-inclusive resorts. They left them to get away from crowds and find good food at local restaurants. Confirmed our decision to travel as we did. Dominicans are very kind people and clearly rely on tourism as a source of livelihood. You will almost always find someone who speaks English if your Spanish is not so good. Most places accept American dollars readily. Many places do not accept credit cards or debit cards so be prepared (government surcharge makes it difficult for the small businesses to manage cards). An ATM is located at Ocean World a short walk away. We talked with some other travelers who were staying in Villas in the area and according to them, we found ours to be well maintained in comparison. We rented a car and were able to get around quite well. Crazy drivers there, but hey jump right in and go with it.) I highly recommend this Villa and the Cofresi area.

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

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• The best ever!!!!

  The best ever!!!!

  • Guest Dima
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 02/09/12
  We had a chance to stay twice at this excellent place! I can say that this is THE BEST vacation we ever had. Andrea's cooking is the best i the world. The villa itself is located in the best place possible for this location. I will definitely return and spend time with my family at this villa!!! Thank you it was awesome!!!!

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

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• Wonderful Trip

  Wonderful Trip

  • Guest KM.
  • Date of stay 03/18/10
  • Review Submitted 03/27/10
  We had a wonderful time staying at this villa. The view is stunning and Andrea is beyond excellent - she ensures everything is clean and tidy and her cooking is amazing (eating out paled in comparison). Having our own pool was one of the major highlights. We have a toddler and the owners were able to provide us with a high quality crib and high chair which was set up for our arrival. The beach really is only a short walk away. The house has everything you need for a carefree vacation.

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

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• Mixed Feelings

  Mixed Feelings

  • Guest Katie and JD
  • Date of stay 12/12/09
  • Review Submitted 01/23/10
  Before critiquing the property, we would like to thank Jaime and Andrea for their wonderful care. Andrea's food was unbelievable and we miss her D.R. recipes! Jaime worked really hard to keep the villa operational for us - and we mean operational. Now for the property - there were major issues with the property itself. Electricity to the property is supplied by the Sun Village resort. The resort went bankrupt in May and the villa was without any electricity from the end of August for almost 12 weeks. At the time the owners took our final payment, the electricity hadn't been restored and they didn't know when electricity would be restored to the villa. We also weren't told that the resort, for which there were supposed to be compimentary passes, was closed. The Cofresi Beach was a five minute walk but hadn't been maintained for a long time - hence it was unusable, actually disgusting and we were constantly bombarded with hustlers. Also walking at night from the local restaurants was an issue and we ended up renting a car. There was no hydro for 8 hours when we arrived and no water the next day .... so the saga begins. The villa doesn't appear to have been well maintained. Doors wouldn't open; tiles were falling off the backsplash in the kitchen; and the kitchen was infested with ants. We had to put detergent around the sinks and cooking area to try to control the ants but the ants seemed to win! The circuit breaker for the water supply had rusted out and on the 2nd day, there was no water. The float for the cystern was broken - luckily my husband is handy and figured out how to fill the cystern manually or we would have continually been without water. There was no backup power and the hot water heater had to be reset daily with each power blip. Lastly, during the extended period without power, the pool had to be repainted. When we swam, the paint came off mostly on our feet and the chlorine in the pool was so strong, you couldn't open your eyes. We badly needed a family vacation which was achieved; Andrea is a wonderful soul and cooks like a dream; and we thank Jaime for working so hard to keep the place running on what appears to be little resources. The owners were very apologetic and claimed they didn't know about the problems each time they called. FYI, Tamara apparently brought liquid ant killer to try to deal with the ants. We feel that the owners had an obligation to tell us what the situation was before taking final payment.

  Owner response: We regret that the stay of the party in the villa was a mixed experience, and the weather was also a big issue. However, the villa is not resort-owned and complimentary services are not part of the villa package, per advertisement. The owners changed the management beginning February 2010, hiring a new management company reputable in this area, to improve the quality of on-going villa maintenance, and make our guests' stay comfortable and enjoyable.

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• More Than We Hoped For.

  More Than We Hoped For.

  • Guest Blaine & Kris
  • Date of stay 01/23/09
  • Review Submitted 02/01/09
  This Villa is out of this world..It is in a safe quiet location. When we walked in and saw the beautiful villa and pool we could hardly believe that we had just left 20 degree weather. If pampering is what you are looking for this is the right place. The beach is just below, the money exchange bank just below and the souvenirs are right by the bank. The best prices we could find right by you..The owners make sure that all of your questions are answered and their staff is outstanding. Andrea the housekeeper is a wonderful cook and keeps everything right in place, so you Mom's are truly on vacation. If you want to relax, this is the place.. If you want to venture out to the attractions they are at your fingertips.. We took our son and his wife there on a college graduation trip and they were in Heaven! It was a trip we all will never forget. We will definitely be back to stay.

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

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Richard Jabbour_HAC118145
  • Date of stay 12/01/07
  • Review Submitted 12/29/07
  We have been to the Carib many times and this was our first visit to DR. We always "take a chance" and book accomodations ourselves. Paul was wonderful and the Villa is more than it appears in the photos. We enjoyed the time there and the Pool was absolutely huge. It is a very special view from the Villa down to Cofresi and the location is easy to get to. There is no way on earth that you can go wrong staying in this fabulous villa. The Cooking is great and a few restaurants nearby are very good!. It is an easy walk to the beach for a fun day.

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest gil k.
  • Date of stay 12/01/07
  • Review Submitted 12/17/07
  just returned from a wonderful time. the view alone is worth the trip. andrea's cooking cannot be beat. nice area for walks on the beach.

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest albertina
  • Date of stay 09/01/07
  • Review Submitted 09/16/07
  Wonderful place,a beautiful villa,very nice decorated and a large hot pool,everything was excelent,thank you. We had an exelent time,explored the area,restaurants and the beaches.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest The Mosries
  • Date of stay 07/25/07
  • Review Submitted 07/25/07
  Thank you so much for sharing Villa Victoria with us! Andrea is a very special gift! The weather was beautiful. Do enjoy a cup of coffee at the Jose Luis supermarket... Looking forward to a return trip soon! (from villa guestbook)

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Additional information about rental rates

Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Easter and Christmas different rates.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $400
• Taxes Included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.