Apartment

Soak in the Sun, Sand and Scenery-walk to Beach-Best Rates for LUXURY & VIEW

Watch fantastic sunset daily right from the back yard

Ceramic tiled specious Living room with three large windows - different angle.

Bedroom with air-conditioner (not seen here), huge closet, 3 lg. windows, + fan

Have breakfast, lunch or dinner in lovely fresh air and nature settings.

Overview
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Location
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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Puerto Plata, NA

Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic
‪5 min walk‬
Malecón De Puerto Plata
‪7 min walk‬
Fort San Felipe
‪17 min walk‬
Santiago (STI-Cibao Intl.)
‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Soak in the Sun, Sand and Scenery-walk to Beach-Best Rates for LUXURY & VIEW

This luxurious 1.5-bedroom fully furnished condo is in a gated community of Costambar, Puerto Plata. One of the best locations in the Costambar offers a stunning 180 degrees panoramic ocean view in the front and mountains in the back with a lovely breeze most of the time. L-shaped spacious living room (which accommodates extra full-size day-bed), AIR-CONDITION* in a large bedroom with queen-size bed and a huge closet, Fans in every room, fully stocked kitchen with mahogany cabinets, appliances and dining set, modern bathroom (hot/cold water) and balcony. Six large windows with screens. Spacious gated private driveway for parking. The bedroom door opens into a spacious swimming pool. Massive backyard with ceramic tiled, large gazebo, and waterfall. Built-in counter with a sink for convenience. Full dining table with six chairs to have meals in natural settings, professionally landscaped gardens with solar lights throughout its paths. An utterly private backyard has gorgeous mountains and a sunset view. Approximately 25 minutes away from the Puerto Plata international airport (POP) and 80 minutes from Santiago Airport (STI). (*write to us if you have questions about this) Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Toast-R-Oven, Cooking Utensils and Linens provided, Ceiling fans, No Smoking inside the apartment. Personal laundry is $5/per load.

Amenities: Basic amenities like soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. are provided, plus Cable TV, FREE HIGHSPEED wireless INTERNET in the apartment, and info surf the net. High-speed Wi-FI.

The beach is within Walking Distance from the condo. Grocery Store, Gift shops of local arts & crafts and paintings, Pharmacy, Tourist Info., Taxi Stand, Beauty Salon, Restaurants, pizza, Ice cream Parlour, Tennis Court, Gym, Video/DVD rental store, and Internet cafe, are All within 3-4 Blocks. Important: For security, the caretaker lives on the premises in a separate service quarter for 24-hour security. NO PETS allowed.

Activities within Costambar: Walk to beach, Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Snorkeling, Kite Surfing, Gym, Horseback Riding, Private Yoga Class: $10/1hr, Nature Trails.

Attractions in and around Puerto Plata
Damajaqua Cascades (27 Waterfalls), Ocean World, Adventure Park, Marina and Casino, Sosua Beach (Approx. 40K), Mount Isabel de Torres (Cable Car Lift), Bravissimo Show Experience (Exotic Dancers), Malecon Puerto Plata, General Gregorio Luperon Museum, Fort San Felipe, Amber Museum, Museum of Taino Art, and more…..Other activities (within 2km to 35km): Wildlife Viewing at Ocean World, where you can swim with the Dolphins, Sharks, Sea lions, or Stingrays. four casinos, Sosua/Cabarete-popular tourist attractions with 100s of shops for art, crafts, and paintings, restaurants, and nightlife.

HOUSE RULES: Please turn off the air conditioner, lights, fans, TV, etc., when you are outdoors.
Always lock doors and windows when going out.
Only PAID guests are to use the apartment, amenities, gazebo, swimming pool, and garden area. Other visitors are allowed for a brief visit strictly by owners' permission, and only two visitors, 2 hours per day, will be allowed. NO SMOKING INSIDE THE APARTMENT. Smoking is allowed only in the garden and swimming areas. A $125 fee will apply if smoked inside.
$25 charge for lost keys. You are solely responsible for your belonging inside and outside the apartment. Put your valuables, cash, cell phone, etc. in a safe deposit box located inside a closet in the bedroom. Do not leave belongings in the pool/garden area.
Towels or any other items from the apartment are not to be taken off-premises.
The apartment will be cleaned, and linen and towels washed at midweek; personal laundry will be $5 per load.
Check the white folder placed in the apartment for important phone numbers, Internet info, and local map with marked locations of grocery, restaurants, beach, and other information. We recommend at least a $3/day tip for the caretaker.

Keywords: Flat, Apartment, Condo, Casita, Vacation, Vacation Rental, Beach Vacation, Sandy Beach, Costambar, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Warm, Sunny, Owner Rental, Luxury Villa, View, Sunset View, Sunrise View, Nature, Adventure, Attractions, Tennis, Golf, Gym, Hiking trails, Rustic, Exotic, Cultural, Island, Cheap Rental.
* Most of the photos are by Hemu Aggarwal - some photos are by: Natalia Cononova

Property manager

Hemu and Yash Aggarwal

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Con permiso previo

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

ONLY OUTSIDE AREAS, GARDEN AND POOL AREAS.

Smoking not allowed inside the apartment but its allowed on the balcony and gazebo. Must register the names of the persons staying at the apartment. A

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 23

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Plata

Located in Ensanche Miramar, a neighbourhood in Puerto Plata, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach. Independence Park and Lorilar Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Puerto Plata, NA

What's nearby

Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Malecón De Puerto Plata - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fort San Felipe - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Playa Dorada - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rincón Del Café - ‬12 min walk
‪Caliche Repostería - ‬7 min walk
‪La Ponderosa Del Mar C Por A. - ‬5 min walk
‪Grace Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Restaurant Polanco - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Soak in the Sun, Sand and Scenery-walk to Beach-Best Rates for LUXURY & VIEW have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Soak in the Sun, Sand and Scenery-walk to Beach-Best Rates for LUXURY & VIEW pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Soak in the Sun, Sand and Scenery-walk to Beach-Best Rates for LUXURY & VIEW located?

Located in Ensanche Miramar, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Amber Museum, Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic and Malecón De Puerto Plata. St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and Independence Park are also within 15 minutes.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lucie D.

18 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view (ocean in front and mountain in the back) was spectacular

Very helpful host.

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

13 Jan, 2014

Chilling in the sun

We spendt 14 daysjust relaxing and enjoying our stay. Great view, nice appartment and a short walk to the beach. We had a nice time and really liked that we could choose to stay by the pool or go to the beach. Would stay here again :)

8/10 Good

Francisco P., United States

13 Apr, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Miramar 2023

It was nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Dec, 2008

Guestbook Comment

My husband and I stayed at Hemu and Yash's villa and were very comfortable there. They were very helpful when my husband became ill and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a peaceful vacation.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 May, 2006

Guestbook Comment

The Aggarwal house is beautiful, with a view of the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. A lovely garden and swimming pool, and walking distance from the beach. They were very helpful in making the stay more pleasant.

8/10 Good

Guy P.

2 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeleivable views

House is very well located with views of the ocean on one side and mountain and downtown Puerto Plata on the other side. Very nice pool and outdoor space even when it rains under the large palapas. Owners and caretaker very nice and helpful all the time. Beach, taxis, mini market store, pharmacy and resto all within 5-15 walking minutes distance. And all inside Costambar secured neighborhood. Must take a cab to go down to Puerto Plata though. 5 kms and about $15US one way. We have moved into the main house upon owners departure and love it.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest V.

7 Oct, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful experience in such a wonderful place for my fiancé and I.

This was a beautiful stay for my fiancé and I. The house was very beautiful in and out the pool and jacuzzi was wonderful. The caretaker name Dani was great anything we needed he was always there The neighborhood was very nice and quite. The view was beautiful from the front and back of the house. I plan on coming back in April of next year and so far I’m very happy with this place and wouldn’t mind calling this home. I would recommend this place to all you will enjoy and love this place just like I have. Thank you once again for a beautiful experience in such a beautiful house

Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

27 Feb, 2011

two weeks holiday in Feb. Chris and Cindy from Canada with their friend Peter from North Carolina

We had a great time going to the beach and sightseeing, with our Canadian friends, who had rented a car. Yash and Hemu looked after us very well and their condo is very bright, modern and well furnished. The view is spectacular, with the ocean waves crashing on the reef and on the backside of the house there is the view of the mtn. Isabela De Tores, which we enjoyed while lounging in the pool . There are lots of good restaurants and Happy Hr. at Rick's Cafe was great. We would definitely recommend this accommodation for a relaxing holiday. Chris

8/10 Good

Anne C.

6 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Getaway to Travel or Stay In

My husband and I stayed here for about 4 days in May. The property owner was responsive and very helpful while we were preparing for our trip, and we were able to communicate with Carlos the caretaker via WhatsApp when we had WiFi. We spent most of our time traveling to different places (day trips to Monkey Jungle, beach and caves in Cabarete, Teleferico in Puerto Plata, and 27 Waterfalls). It was a decent walk (if you don't mind the hills and heat!) from a local grocery store and a couple restaurants, and we really enjoyed the mountain view from the backyard table and pool. Unfortunately, the house next door was in construction during our stay, but at least there was a mesh fabric between the houses to provide us with a little more privacy. Our favorite place was the outdoor area for meals and the pool. We took advantage of the kitchen to prepare our own meals for breakfast and lunches. Even though we chose to travel every day, we could see staying in for the week. We also stopped by the beach one evening - which was a very short drive from the house - and there were chairs there and vendors selling food, so that would be a good idea for a day activity close by.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Eagle Idaho

4 Mar, 2016

A wonderful home/apartment to stay in while you discover Puerto Plata, DR.

We stayed in Yash and Hemu's apartment in Costamber which is a gated community in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Yash arranged for transportation for my friend and I from the Santa Domingo Airport. We arrived late in the night...about 12 midnight and Hemu greeted us warmly and showed us our lovely apartment. In the morning we were delighted to see that we were sitting on the top of the hillside overlooking the ocean and mountains. I had a lovely patio next to the pool, overlooking the beautiful mountains to do Yoga each morning. The apartment is clean and very lovely and comfortable. Hemu's lovely art decorates the apartment. We visited the 27 Waterfalls and had the BEST adventure there. Yash arranged transportation for us to go there as well as down town in Puerto Plata a couple of times. We were there during Carnival and were able to attend with Yash and Hemu and enjoyed being part of the wonderful Carnival experience. The beach is just a few minutes walk down the hill. It is a beautiful long beach visited mostly by the local community, so it is not crowded at all. There are wonderful restaurants in that area as well. We were able to buy some groceries and fresh fruit at the local store and exchange money there as well. The pool on the property is lovely and well cared for. This was a marvelous place to stay and the Hosts were extraordinary in their hospitality. I would recommend this lovely home to everybody wanting to visit Puerto Plata.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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26 Jun, 2012

Stayed June 7-13 2012

I had a great time at this apartment. The positive, which can not be under estimated are the wonderful owners. The previous reviews which state how nice and helpful they are is dead on! Any concerns or questions you have are immediately addressed with a smile and a solution. I’ve stayed in Puerto Plata numerous times at all-inclusive or high end villa rentals. This was a departure for me. I was a little leery of Costamabar after doing some research on the internet and speaking to several Dominican friends. The concerns were about the frequent power outages and the state of the roads. But, I am happy I stayed at this apartment. I was extremely disappointed by the lack of cable television. The owner informed me upon arrival that there hasn’t been cable in about a year, but he’s working on restoring it. They left a DVD player and several DVD’s in the apartment but I choose to use my laptop for entertainment. Luckily, most of my time was spent away from the apartment where television wasn’t an issue, but when you’re away you still would like to tune in CNN every now and catch up on the world. The apartment is a very nice size one bedroom unit. It was very clean and enjoyable for company. I was able to cook several wonderful meals. Please be advised that the area suffers from blackouts and while the unit has a back-up system the air conditioning will not work during the black outs. These black outs last several hours each day. During the day this is not an issue. But, at 3am when you’re trying to sleep and you’ve got the Caribbean heat bearing down on you, it becomes an issue. Overall, I had a wonderful stay at the apartment. And I will consider staying at the apartment again. I’m a tourist who knows the area and I rented a SUV. So, getting around wasn’t an issue.

10/10 Excellent

Johanny C.

6 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience, very nice and relaxing place

Very friendly and helpful host Nice place clean, quiet it. Nice experience I recommend it to anybody who wants to have a wonderful experience

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

13 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Future visits!!

Very nice understanding couple . Can’t wait to see them in the fall .

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

J j N.

10 Apr, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!!!💯

So nice, clean, perefect way to relax and destress. So happy with EVERYTHING! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David F.

21 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Lage und super zum Entspannen

Das Objekt ist wie beschrieben. Auf der einen Seite kann man schön aufs Meer schauen auf der anderen Seite aind die Berge mit Blick auf die Stadt, vorallem bei Nacht sehr schön. Der Pool ist sehr groß und macht Spaß zum Baden, es war nur schade das der Jacouzzi nicht funktionierte ansonsten war alles Top. Der Kontakt zum Besitzer war super und der Check In hat auch wie besprochen perfekz funktioniert. Wenn man was gebraucht hat konnte man mit dem Hausmeister sprechen und er hat es organisiert.

8/10 Good

Reinhold H.

3 Apr, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Wohnung

Großzügige Wohnung mit tollem Pool und dazugehöriger Lappa. Freundliche Besitzer, welche mit Tipps versorgen.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

3 Apr, 2019

My stay in the DR

We stayed fir 3 lovely months. Our stay was very pleasant where we enjoyed a beautiful garden setting everyday. We found the walk to beach a bit long so we ended up renting a golf cart. The owners Yash and hemu were extremely helpful and kind. When we needed help with internet or needed translation to Spanish and a drive to stores in puerto plata they were always open to driving us. Our overall stay was great and I would return. So. thank you. Sharon and Andre.

Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

desiree l.

15 Nov, 2017

Hermoso lugar para unas vacaciones relajadas

Si estas buscando un lugar tranquilo, privado y cerca de todo, te recomiendo este lugar. Con vista al mar y las montanas, esta cerca de todo, la playa es hermosa, la piscina y el jacuzi son extraordinario. Te recomiendo este lugar para tus vacaciones.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danny N.

3 Sept, 2017

Great company

What a wonderful couple and beautiful home! When we arrived we were welcomed with such friendliness and helpfulness. Then we had a thorough tour of the apartment (but it really felt like your own private home). The whole backyard is completely yours including the pool. We even forgot that we were staying an another night on our stay and checked out and had to return. They were so understanding and gracious! Highly recommended stay!! I didn't want to leave to go to the resort. I much rather would have stayed here our whole trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Elsie K.

20 Mar, 2017

Caretaker a petty theif

The rental is a mother-in-law suite attached to Hemu and Yash's house. The suite can be accessed by them and their caretaker. Their is no dead bolt to prevent access from the tenant side. Also, there is no safety deposit box available. I was not aware of any money missing until my last 6 days. The landlord, Yash and Hemu had left a week or so before then so it was only the caretaker "Dani" and I on their property. As the last week was now present, I did not want to convert too much American money and also my activities were now minimal where money would be needed. On Thursday February 23, 250 pesos in paper money and 75 pesos in coin. That day I went to the beach and then returned to the my place having spent no money. Dani was to clean my studio and he told landlord that he would not clean unless I was home. So when I did get there, he went inside to clean while I sat outside. After he left and I had finished getting ready to go out. Discovered that 200 pesos in paper were still in purse but not the 50 paper or the 50 in coin. Because I had just been to the bank a few days prior, I was going to record the serial numbers of the bill the next day. Friday February 24, I put 470 pesos in my wallet and this time I put a small piece of paper with the money showing the amount. This time, I went for my morning walk returning about 9 a.m. During my walk, I met up with a couple of friends who invited me to join them later that morning to Puerto Plata. After I returned and was preparing to meet those girls, I took out extra money from my "secret" spot" remember no safety box. When I opened my wallet, 270 pesos were only there. I had not been any where except for my morning walk. I then went to people that I had met and that were actually friends of the landlord. They took me to Jack who is the head of the security for this community of Costambar. His suggestion was either to install dead bolts from my side or better to leave and find a new place for my safety! I went back threw everything I had in suitcase and bags. The people helped my find a place to stay for my last 5 nights. I told Yash and Hemu and they did not believe me. What would gain by doing this? The trouble of moving out? They offered no support or financial reimbursement. I met many very nice people in the Dominican and in Costambar but not here at this property.

Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

amanda c.

16 Nov, 2016

Fantastic time in the DR

I had a fantastic time in the DR. Casa Aggarwal was quiet and relaxing. Dani the groundskeeper is there to help with any needs. He was truly a blessing during my stay. I was traveling by myself. The property and area was very safe. I have to say I loved all the paintings by the owner. They are throughout the apartment. They are very beautiful and fun to look at. The walk to the beach is a little far and lots of hills. However, the neighbor dropped me off. He would not take a tip. A very nice gentleman. You can easily hop a ride there if you dont have a car. I hope to visit in the near future with my family!! Puerto Plata has a piece of my heart!! Thank you!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

11 Aug, 2016

Great stay

Yash and Hemu were amazing hosts. They were very polite, accommodating, and even gave us an occasional ride to where we needed to go. The apartment was amazingly clean and was great for the price. The food in Costambar is also great. The beach is a 10 minute walk away and I honestly can't think of a bad thing to say about the property. Views are great, pool is great, everything is great. I highly recommend staying here.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kent H., Calgary AB

9 Feb, 2016

This is a nice place

I spent 4 nights at this property....Yash, his wife and the young caretaker Dani are wonderful hosts. They tolerated my particular personality quirks, and I got the feeling that they were willing to help in any way possible. Very nice people. The room itself was clean and well appointed, with lots of blankets, towels, dishes and glasses. The pool was clean and refreshing. All correspondence was answered promptly. The house is a relatively short walk to the beach and market. Kent

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne R.

17 Feb, 2015

Wonderful stay!

We had such a great time staying there (2 weeks)! The place is very clean (Danni the caretaker cleans the place twice a week), very spacious, a good air flow, and very safe. The kitchen is well equipped, linens and beach towels. Beautiful garden, small swimming pool and gazebo at the back. The apartment is attached to the main house yet very private. Costambar is a very quiet gated community, very few traffic, so the area is pleasant to walk around without pollution or traffic noise. Beach is walking distance,10 min, so are the restaurants, 5 min, not a whole lot of choices but "Sole mio" was our favorite! Getting outside Costambar you can take a motoconcho to the main road C5 or walk, and from there take a guagua (local bus) for a few pesos. 45 min to Sosua , 1 hour to Cabarete, it is worth it and gives you a real local experience! But more importantly Yash and Hemu are the nicest hosts you can have, extremely helpful and friendly, any questions you can have, feel free to ask. They truly made our stay very special, we enjoyed sharing conversations with them. They are around minding their own life, yet available if you need need anything without being intrusive. They do care that you are having a good time and that you are not missing anything. We had a few rainy days, actually torrential rains and Yash came to check if we needed anything or needed to go anywhere. On several occasions Yash drove us to the main supermarket in Puerto Plata and the currency exchange for best rate. This is a place for a peaceful and relaxing stay, and we highly recommend this apartment. We were sad leaving and of course cannot wait to be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia K.

2 Jan, 2015

Loved our vacation at Yash and Hemu's house!

I am not a person of many words, so I'd just say we felt embraced like family. Hemu and Yash are wonderful people and helped us with everything: grocery, currency exchange, tennis reservation, taxi, any information we needed. We lived in separated part of their house, so any time I wanted to ask something I would go outside and call them through a window. :))) The house is beautiful outside and inside and located on the hill, so there is always a wonderful breeze and nice ocean view on one side and a mountain view on the other. There is a great pool in the backyard with a table where you can enjoy your meal. Every day starts with a quiet sound of water dripping in the pool from a small waterfall, it sounds amazing. We had a plenty of closet space and towels. Kitchen is equipt with everything we needed. I cooked dinner every day and we had lunch in the restaurant or took a pizza to the beach. Costambar is a small community, so there is a short walk to the grocery store, where though you wouldn't find a big variety, but everything essential. We got groceries once in Puerto Plata on our way from the airport and then just went to a local store for some things a few times. The beach is 10 minutes walk, where you can rent deck chairs for 100 RD$ per day per one. There are locals selling homemade sweets (sugar&milk&nuts sort of pancakes) and fruits. There are bars and a couple of restaurant right on the beach and some others close by. The beach is protected by a coral reef so there is no big waves, don't forget to pack your googles to see some fish near the reef. Local people are friendly. If you go to the left of the beach all the way to a coral reef you can climb there and get to the high cliff with a nice view. There are also horses and cows pasture there and there is a mountain view in the background. If you are a photography enthusiasts like myself it's also a nice spot to take sunset pictures. I would recommend to go to 27 waterfalls. Their website is a bit outdated and doesn't have some useful information you need to know. There are no lockers there! So you have to leave your belongings like dry clothing, wallets in the taxi! The tickets are cheap, please, tip the guide! Did I say I was not a person of many words in the beginning? I got carried away apparently! We loved our vacation here. We didn't want a crowded place or all inclusive hotel with some people going crazy, and we found it here, in Costambar at Yash and Hemu's.

About the host

Hosted by Hemu and Yash Aggarwal

Yash, Ph.D.; J.D. a scientist and financial adviser and wife Hemu, M.A. - former creative ad agency owner., and two NGOs founder in the U.S. After living in New York, United States, for over 45 years we built this gorgeous dream house in the tropical, sunny weather of Costambar a suburb of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.

Why they chose this property

Because it is very safe, spacious, modern, well finished and clean place. It has the best views in Costambar. Gorgeous ocean view in the front and a number of mountains in the back. Beautiful sunrise and sunset views daily. Plus it's very private and tranquil.

What makes this property unique

Tranquility, panoramic views of ocean and mountains, gorgeous view of sunrise and sunset, lush garden with exotic flowers year-round are unique benefits to enjoy plus meet some very friendly people from all over the world (only if you want to). Every thing is at a walking distance, beach, grocery, restaurants, bars, golf, tennis, gym etc.