Vacation Rentals by Owner

Febuary Golf Trip

Guest: Jim (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/26/12 Review Submitted: 03/11/12

Once again we enjoyed our stay even more than the years before. It just keeps getting better. We find we are having most of our diners as well as all breakfasts and lunches at the villa. Bianela is a wonderful cook and keeps coming up with new and delicious dishes. Oscar can do the shopping and is an ace at the bar-b-que. A beautiful villa in a gorgeous setting. The golf courses are world famous and deservedly so.

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

Milito's family stay

Guest: Milya (Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

This is a superb opportunity to stay at a 4 Star villa at an affordable rate. The property is greatly maintained and very comfortable and spacious. Their beaches are beautiful and accessible to all within minutes; other activities readily available are golfing, horseback riding, shooting range, sailing, snorkeling, polo, and the experience of viewing top tier music bands at the amphitheater in Altos de Chavon amongst many other activities The owner understands what your needs are and will go out of his way to ensure this experience exceeds your expectations. I have been to many vacation resorts, but by far this one tops them all. Do not miss out on this outstanding opportunity. I guarantee you will have the best time of your life here at Johnny's villa and at Casa de Campo.

Owner response:Thank you so much, we are glad that you all spent a wonderful vacation in our villa. Casa de Campo is a paradise place and our villa is a paradise place to stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excelente

Guest: Emilito (Dominican Rep.)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

Como padre que recibió a sus dos (2) hijas , una de ellas con su esposo y sus tres (3) hijos desde los EE.UU., escogí este lugar , especificamente esta villa en Casa de Campo, Rep. Dominicana como el lugar mas elegante , de mejor brisa y espacio campestre , con todas las facilidaes que puede una familia desear, rodeado de tranquilidad, servicio y frescura natural. Todos hemos decidido que siempre que tengamos las vacaciones o cualquier otra oportunidad volveremos a disfrutar de esta maravillosa casa/hogar , la que a su vez estamos recomendando a todas nuestras amistades. Sencillamente ¡¡ LO MEJOR !!

Owner response:Gracias por tan agradable comentario, es nuestra meta, que nuestros huespedes se sientan felices y disfruten sus vacaciones. Los esperamos pronto!

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

Jim Chicago

Guest: Jim (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 03/06/11

Our third year in a row for our Feb golf vacation at this marvelous villa. Bienela and Oscar take care of everything. Beautifully appointed villa, plenty of space to be together or have private time. Meals are wonderful, especially the churrasco and fish/lobster dinners under the stars. We are already looking forward to next year.

Owner response:Always a pleasure to have you at our villa, next year we will have more delicious meals to offer as Bianela is taking cooking classes and is improving her recipes book.

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

Fabulous Time!

Guest: Denise (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/11

Thank you so much...my family had such a relaxing week at your Villa. Oscar & Bianela were wonderful to work with. My youngest at 18 months woke up every morning & walked into the kitchen looking for them both. The owners helped us in so many ways and I can't thank them enough. They helped us get gluten free food to the villa prior to our arrival because my son has an allergy, rescheduled our trip because mother nature wasn't cooperating with our plans, and provided a crib for my baby. We are now addicted to Oscar's margarita's at pool side. We can't wait for our next trip to Casa de Campo!

Owner response:I am very happy that you all had a good vacation in our villa, specially after all those snow storms and cold weather in New York. You are very nice and a shame I couldn't go to meet you. Next time I will. You are right, Bianela and Oscar are so sweet, always with a smile and happy to please everybody. My grandson loves them much too. We will be very happy to have you as guests in the near future.

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

Right at Home!

Guest: Jinah (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

We just returned from a wonderful family vacation at this villa! First of all, Isabel, the owner of the villa was extremely helpful and endlessly patient with all my questions! Upon arrival at the villa, Oscar and Bianela were so warm and welcoming that we felt as though we had gone to stay at a friend's house! As soon as I walked into the house, I called it "Bella Casa" because it was so pretty, yet it had a warm, lived-in feel that made all of us feel as if it were our own house and we could just drop our bags and relax! The food was so delicious and beautifully presented that we decided to eat all our meals at the house except for a couple of lunches. Whenever we returned to the villa, Oscar and Bianela were there catering to our every need from making a pot of tea in the afternoon to going out to buy medicine for one of us who had a sore throat. They really do want to make you happy in every way! It was truly the most stress-free vacation we've ever had! As I write this review, I wish we were back at "Bella Casa" getting pampered by Oscar and Bianela!

Owner response:Great, as spanish speaking say: "mi casa es tu casa" (my home is your home), it is so nice to know that you felt as home. I am sending you today the corn souffle recipe Bianela cooked. She is so happy you liked it. Always welcome to "Bella Casa".

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Right at Home!

Guest: Jinah (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

We just returned from a wonderful family vacation at this villa! First of all, Isabel, the owner of the villa was extremely helpful and endlessly patient with all my questions! Upon arrival at the villa, Oscar and Bianela were so warm and welcoming that we felt as though we had gone to stay at a friend's house! As soon as I walked into the house, I called it "Bella Casa" because it was so pretty, yet it had a warm, lived-in feel that made all of us feel as if it were our own house and we could just drop our bags and relax! The food was so delicious and beautifully presented that we decided to eat all our meals at the house except for a couple of lunches. Whenever we returned to the villa, Oscar and Bianela were there catering to our every need from making a pot of tea in the afternoon to going out to buy medicine for one of us who had a sore throat. They really do want to make you happy in every way! It was truly the most stress-free vacation we've ever had! As I write this review, I wish we were back at "Bella Casa" getting pampered by Oscar and Bianela!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Prepare to be spoiled!

Guest: Elizabeth and Peter (Berwyn, PA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

We just spent a week in this lovely villa with our two mid-20's children and their spouse and significant other. What a delightful time we had! As other reviewers have noted, Oscar and Bianela went out of their way to make us happy and comfortable throughout our stay. They cooked virtual feasts for us on several of our nights there, plus delicious hearty breakfasts and refreshing afternoon margaritas on a daily basis. Oscar's English is quite good, so he easily took care of questions or requests that we had along the way. (The villa owner was also extremely gracious about answering numerous pre-trip questions and helping with reservations prior to our arrival.) The villa itself is very attractive, comfortable and well-maintained, with numerous inviting seating areas both inside and outside for lounging and dining. We especially enjoyed this variety of places to relax and dine, so we never felt confined or bored with our surroundings. Anyone who wanted to get away from the group to read or nap could always find an appealing spot without shutting themselves into a bedroom. Our kids declared it the best vacation they had ever had, largely due to the villa and staff. We would all highly recommend it to others.

Owner response:Thank you so much for this compliment, that is exactly how we want our guests to feel. Oscar and Bianela are so great employees and we all together make a good team. Hope to meet you next time and share a cup of coffee.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Guest: tmark60 (Charleston, SC/USA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

I have just returned from our annual May golf trip to Casa de Campo and I want to thank you fro having just a wonderful house. Its location was perfect, the staff, Bianela and Oskar were the most gracious, professional and helpful staff we have experienced. All the food was excellent and extremely well prepared. Two of the highlights of the week was the lobster and red snapper dinner cooked and served to 12 of us under the sky followed two nights later by a Churrasco meal again under the night sky. The rooms are large and all well appointed. We are all looking forward to our stay next year. Thank you!

Owner response:I am so glad you all spent a wonderful time at the villa, that is the idea, to make your vacation one of the best!!! Thanks for you compliments, we appreciate it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Time

Guest: Gwen Elizabeth (Fort Washington, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

We just returned from VILLA 95993. The Villa is better than the pictures. The staff, Oscar and Bianela, were a pleasure. We really enjoyed our time there and felt very much at home. We highly recommended. Honestly, trust me!!!! Even if you are not a golfer you will love it.... Altos de Chavon is a must see.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your nice compliments. We were very happy to have you at our villa and talked to you by phone. Next time you come I promise I will visit you personally.

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

Very Special

Guest: Stephen & Ann (Portsmouth RI)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/28/10

I say very special because our family has been vacationing at CDC for 12 years and we found this to be the most enjoyable stay to date. The main reason we originally chose the home was after reading the many rave reviews about Oscar and Bianela. It is a fact that that the quality and demeanor of the household staff will have a major impact on your stay. We love the Dominican people and Oscar and Bianela are examples of the best CDC has to offer. We have children age 10,11 and 13 and within minutes of getting out of the van and making introductions we knew this was going to be a great Villa to stay in, the well prepared meals, the attention to detail, they were the perfect hosts. We look forward to visiting again this year!

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

Family fun

Guest: BK_Brina (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

We had a wonderful holiday here. Oscar and Bianela took marvelous care of our whole family, our parents and little children included, allowing us to focus on relaxing and having fun. Bianela treated us to delicious Domincan food, while helping us find things our toddler was willing to eat. Oscar arranged for anything we needed, and graciously spent several afternoons helping our abuelo practice his Espanol. The owner of the house checked in daily to make sure we were ok. And she welcomed us with a wonderful coconut pie from a special Santo Domingan bakery. I hope we're able to return next year!"

Owner response:It was a pleasure to have this family as guests and very pleased they enjoyed their stay. This is our goal and we work very hard for it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Jim119 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/10

We had a wonderful golf vacation (Feb 2010), due in no small part to the gracious and spacious Villa and the terrific staff. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners were extremely well done. The villa is beautfully decorated and there is plenty of comfortable space to relax and enjoy the tropical surroundings.

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Guest: Paul116 (Scranton,Pa.)
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

I have been visiting Casa de Campo for over 25 years. My last visit in Jan. 2010 was by far my most enjoyable because of staying at this villa. The staff was outstanding(Oscar & Bianela).The food prepared by Bianela was delicious and the diners(seafood,steaks ect..)were incredible.The owners were most helpful in making this trip my best Casa experience.Thanks for everything. Can't wait to come back.

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Guest: Colleen and Brian Stirrat (Lexington, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

We just returned from 7 wonderful days in this Villa with our two sons and a great friend. The accomodations are spacious, and clean with numerous areas to enjoy the spectacular weather outdoors. Our favorite spot was in the pool under the umbrella and under the beautiful flowering arbor. The staff, Bianela and Oscar were spectacular! They prepared delicious, creative meals and drinks and great tutors for my son's Spanish! We loved having the option to have them shop and prepare dinners and took advantage of this option many evenings. This was our 3rd trip to Casa de Campo and it was our favorite villa and experience!

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Guest: Howard8 (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/24/09

We stayed at the Villa on our golf trip in February, 2008. It was perfect. The bedrooms, bathrooms and interior areas were terrific, but we spent most of our time around the pool, in the hot tub and hanging out on the many outdoor lounge areas. Best of all were the bartender/cook. They made dinner for us three nights and each dish was better than the one before. He also arranged for four massage therapists to come to the villa one night before dinner. What could be easier and more relaxing after 36 holes of golf each day. We would absolutly go back!

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Guest: Sarah Fandell (McLean, VA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

My extended family + friends spent our spring break at this villa, and kids and adults alike all loved it. The villa itself is absolutely lovely and completely comfortable. Everything is impeccably maintained. But the real gems are Oscar and Bianela. We were truly floored by their PERFECT combination of professionalism and warmth. We ended up having Bianela cook for us every night. And Oscar really took care of everything-from excursions to cart rentals to shopping to the best rum drinks ever-with such a sincere smile. We miss them and are counting the days until we can return.

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Guest: noelia bobadilla de sebelen (santo domingo )
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/27/09

Los almendros 11 es la mejor villa en que uno pueda decidir pasar cualquier temporada o fin de semana ,un servicio de primera con el senor oscar y todo en cuanto a la villa es definitivamente excelente ! espero volver a tener la oportunidad de poder disfrutar de la misma nueva vez ...la decoracion de su duena es sencillamente exquisita y de muy buen gusto ...congrats !

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Guest: Francois Noel (Lac-Beauport, Quebec)
Date of Stay: 04/20/08 Review Submitted: 04/20/08

We stayed for a week in April and had a wonderfull time. It was our second time at Casa de Campo and are willing to go back at Almendros 11 on our next visit. The staff (we had more contact with Oscar) was wonderfull and made us had a vacation we were dreaming of.

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Guest: Dee Morrison (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 04/20/08 Review Submitted: 04/20/08

My family has enjoyed the villa for the past two years and look forward to returning each spring. The owner's are truly lovely people and made us feel as though we were in our own home. The staff was extremely accomodating...had everything we needed as soon as we arrived..they prepared a wonderful breakfast each day and stayed to prepare a delicious dinner (if needed). It was truly a first class experience and we would highly recommend the villa to anyone.

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Guest: Adam21 (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 01/07/08 Review Submitted: 01/07/08

Our family stayed at this villa over Christmas and New Years. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was nicely furnished and the staff (Oscar and Pilar) was extremely pleasant and accomodating. It was a perfect family vacation. We will most likely stay here again.

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