Location: Playa Cofresi, Dominican Republic, Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Playa Cofresi) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Family, friends party, romantic getaway
Villa Victoria is a luxary Caribbean villa located in Playa Cofresi, a small upscale community west of Puerto Plata. It is perfect for a couple, several couples or a family. It is a lovely, villa with an open spacious flow. More pictures can be sent upon request.
A three-minute walk to a sandy beach with its golden sand where you can canoe, snorkel and jet-ski or just soak up tropical sun listening to the gentle surf rolling on shore. Or enjoy laps in the private pool, spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Isabel de Torres mountain from the villa patio. Breezes will keep you cool any time of the day.
The villa housekeeper will serve you drinks and food or you can eat out in nearby restaurants. The stay in this Feng Shui perfectly located villa will revitalize and energize you via its sense of comfort, tranquility and beauty.
Villa Victoria is all you could possibly expect of a luxury Caribbean villa rental! All bedrooms have ceiling fans and are air conditioned. The louvered doors open to the pool and the patio attractively furnished for outdoor living. Kitchen has a bar and is part of an open downstairs space. All rooms are decorated with local art and canvases from various countries.
Luxury/spa quality linens and towels are used in the villa. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The bathrooms are full baths w/showers. The bathroom in the living room/kitchen is half-bath. There is an outdoor shower.
Master bedroom is on the second floor.It has a breathtaking view of the ocean and an open terrace where you can enjoy watching a sunrise with a morning cup of coffee. The king-size bed-mattress is superior quality pillow top.
The 2nd bedroom is downstairs and has a direct exit to the pool/ocean front and into the living room. King-size bed has firm quality mattress with Egyptian Splendor cotton quilted mattress pad.
The 3rd bedroom has a separate entrance from the outside portico and faces pool/ocean front area. Two twin-size beds have Grand hotel collection feather toppers.
Wireless Internet is available. SKY Dominicana satellite TV with over 200 channels! Cellular phone is provided w/guests purchasing VIVA phone cards. There is a gated car port. The villa has security guards. Smoking only outside.
Villa Victoria is located 30 minutes from Puerto Plata airport. American Airlines, Jet Blue and Continental have direct 3,5-hour flights from JFK and Newark to Puerto Plata. Flights from other US cities will be either through Miami, Dallas or San Juan. A number of charter companies make direct flights from Canadian cities to Puerto Plata. Direct flights are available from many of the European cities such as Frankfurt (Condor), London, Paris or Amsterdam. You can also fly in Santiago Cibao airport-a 1hr drive from the villa.
Our manager will assist with tours and visits to numerous attractions. World-class marine eco-park, Ocean World, is a five-minute walk from the villa with a newly opened casino, :ighthouse night club, a sea food restaurant and marina. Guests can interact with seals, swim with dolphins.
Among other attractions is the Amber museum in Puerto Plata, a breathtaking cable ride to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres, a rain forest adventure for hiking enthusiasts to 29 waterfalls for an unforgettable climbing, swimming experience, horseback riding.
Cabarete, the windsurfing and kite-boarding mecca is a 45-minute drive to the east with its myriad of bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. Golfers are well catered for. A nine-hole golf course is just a five-minute drive, in Costambar. The Playa Dorada Robert Trent Jones course is a 20-minute drive to the east.
Dress casually for your dining out, nearby restaurants are all a treat with good food, reasonable prices and pleasant relaxed ambiance.
The list is endless..., but the best attraction is the ideal weather, lots of sunshine and cool breezes.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Luxary hotel quality
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : car port
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : luxary matress toppers, matress covers
- Queen Bed : aero bed
- Twin/Single Bed : luxary matress toppers with microgel chambers
- Child Bed : cribs and toddler beds are available
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : over 50 movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : over 100 various CDs
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : chef's services upon request
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View : 270 degree panoramic views of the ocean from the swimming pool patio
- Water View
- Mountain View : Terrific Mt. Isabel view
- Communications
- Cell Phone : cellular phone, Centennial phone cards
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : beach toys, toddler swimming pool, other outdoor toys
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking not allowed inside the villa, only outside
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April 24 - December 10,2011 - $1260/week, up to 4 guests, $30/extra guest/night
December 11,2011-April 23,2012 - $1750/week, up to 4 guests, $35/extra guest/nigh
A 7-night minimum stay - high season, 4 nights - low season
PayPal payment (credit card) is accepted
Add 16% local tax to the rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Elegant Oceanfront Villa - Spectacular Views
Why the Owner Chose Playa Cofresi
Villa Victoria presents the very best of a private tropical garden setting with an unobstructed panoramic view of the sun cresting over the ocean horizon and proximity to the beach, restaurants and Ocean World Marina and Adventure Park, all within a 500-meter walk. Paul loves the pool and patio for entertaining, but Tamara prefers the beach and horseriding.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
The villa’s prize winner, from 100’s of guest reviews, is Andrea, housekeeper and chef, who tends to every detail of guest comfort and cuisine preferences. We also love outbound ventures, whether to a nearby primitive 29 waterfalls for climbing, Paradise Island for world-class snorkeling or kite surfing at Caberte, just 30 minutes away. The most special for us is the ocean view, watching ships coming in to the Puerto Plata harbor, spectacular sunrises, and refreshing breezes. Come once, and it will become “home” to you and yours too.
Owner's Map of Playa Cofresi
Paul and Tamara Moore, proprietors of Villa Victoria, have spent decades traveling the world both as international humanitarian relief and development specialists, and exploring the primal beauty of earth’s most inviting destinations. Six years ago, we settled on the idyllic seashore vista of Cofresi Beach on Dominican Repubilc’s North Coast. Paul and Tamara share 5 adult children and 12 grandkids, and live out their passion of service in making a world of difference for good to those in need with enjoyment of family, friends and entertainment of guests in their Andes, NY Catskills Region Queen Anne Victorian home, their townhome residence in Washington, DC, and when unoccupied by guests, their villa in DR. Tamara’s Russian roots, and Paul’s vocation as a priest in the Anglican tradition have made for a unique marriage of cultural traditions and spiritual life that are reflected in who we are and those with whom we share life’s exciting journey.
Property Photos
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- Villa Victoria - Dominican Republic Vacation Rental in Playa Cofresi
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- View from master bedroom balcony - Dominican Republic Vacation Rental in Playa Cofresi
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- Cofresi cove beach
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- Kitchen
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- Breakfast nook
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- Living room
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- Blue bedroom
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- Andrea in blue bedroom
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- Master bedroom
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- Green bedroom
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- Sunrise from master bedroom
Traveler Reviews (14)
Gorgeous Property---Dream Vacation!
Guest: Deneen
(Kingston ON Canada)
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!!
Owner response:Deneen, Jaime told us about your family.. and also Paul shared some of the "adventures" that you had... We ate thrilled that you emojyed 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
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Trip
Guest: KM.
(Toronot, Ontario, Canada)
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:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Mixed Feelings
Guest: Katie and JD
(Burlington ON)
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.
Guest: Blaine & Kris
(SLC, Utah USA)
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:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Richard Jabbour_HAC118145
(Collierville TN)
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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Guest: gil k.
(quincy, michigan)
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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Guest: albertina
(england)
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: 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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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 06/20/07
Our vacation at Villa Victoria was wonderful. The villa, pool & grounds were beautiful and well cared for. Andrea, the housekeeper, was very helpful and thoughtful. We hope to be back very soon.
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Guest: Holly
(-)
Date of Stay: 04/26/07
Review Submitted: 04/26/07
Viva la Villa Victoria!!! Between Ian and Andrea we were spoiled rotten... We loved the waterfalls, Cabarete, Freddy's, etc. and the beautiful vista. Thanks for sharing your home.(from villa guestbook)
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