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3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream!

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Overhead shot of the house with tennis courts visible
Front of the home & parking space
Front yard, our favorite spot for AM Yoga
Pool area
Living room into dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cabarete, Puerto Plata
  • Cabarete Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kite Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Encuentro Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

"Kids Room"

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream!

Relax in luxury in your own private home in the quiet gated beachside community of Bahia Arena, one of only two neighborhoods of single family homes on the beach in Cabarete bay. Stroll one block down to private ocean access with a cup of coffee in the morning to check the wind and waves, dip into your own private pool to cool off in the afternoon sun, and walk along the Cabarete Bay beach in the evenings to dozens of restaurants and renowned nightlife.

Cabarete is a great family destination with excellent dining, water sports, yoga, spa services and adventure tours at your fingertips. There are activities for everyone. Our home offers walking distance access to all that the bay has to offer, while being far enough from the action so as not to be disturbed by the sounds of Cabarete's vibrant night life. Close enough to enjoy it all, but far enough to carve out your own quiet retreat for family meals, rest, and relaxation.

Our home is a beautifully light and breezy 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home designed with a Caribbean lofted ceiling to take advantage of Cabarete's persistent sea breezes. Our front lawn is a perfect spot to dry kites and boards, or to gather for a private afternoon yoga session. Our small private pool is nestled into the front garden for privacy, and all day accessibility.

The home is setup perfectly for families, Our two families of 4, regularly stay at the house together in comfort. If you like to cook and prepare family meals, our kitchen is well- equipped with all the essentials, top among them a first-rate blender for frozen drinks down by the beach. The main dining room table has 6 seat chairs in the set, but pull in the chairs from the adjacent patio dining table for larger gatherings.

Each of the bedrooms sports its own air conditioning unit and the home has ceiling fans throughout to help supplement the natural passive cooling of the home's design. The primary bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and bedrooms 2 and 3 share access to a second bathroom. A newly added set of full-size top and bottom bunkbeds supplements the queen bed in the third bedroom make for a great kids dormitory room, or for larger groups of friends on a kiteboarding adventure. The half bath with toilet and vanity is accessible off of the main living area.

If you plan to work remotely during your stay, our high speed internet access is excellent with ample speed for video conferencing. Bahia Arena has backup generator service should there be any storm or services related interruption to the municipal electricity or water.

One of the best features of our home is the neighborhood. Many of our neighbors are full-time residents, and people we count among our friends. We feel totally safe with our kids traveling back and forth to the beach and to neighbors houses without supervision. The security personnel posted at the gated entrance, throughout the neighborhood, and at the beach access make this a truly doors unlocked community, a rare luxury in the Caribbean. The neighborhood's shaded and grass lined private beach area is hands down the best place in Cabarete for a morning cup of coffee or for evening happy hour. A grass area for rigging kites and leaving gear when you are out on the water is a real treat for the kiteboarder in your group.

In addition to the neighborhood security personnel, your stay will be assisted by Carlos our gardener who tends to the neighborhood grounds, as well as our pool, and garden. Expect him for about an hour in the morning, he's able to run fresh bottles of water for you for a few hundred pesos. Yakayra, our housekeeper is on site 3 days a week to clean and change linens, and is also available to cook for your group on your request (at an added charge). Albe, our neighbor and conveniently the president of the homeowners association is able to help quickly troubleshoot any facilities related issues and schedule the right person to troubleshoot any facilities related issues that may arise during your stay. Jim, one of the homeowner is available via the app to help concierge any other needs you might have.

We have absolutely fallen in love with Cabarete, with Bahia Arena, and with our home, affectionately known as "Gnarnia" for all the gnarly waves and wind we have scored in our time here. We hope we get a chance to share this little piece of paradise with you and your family. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or special requests.

Property manager

James Watkins

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

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Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cabarete

Located in Sosúa, this villa is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabarete Beach and Sosúa Beach. Laguna SOV and Fun City are also worth visiting.
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Cabarete, Puerto Plata

What's nearby

  • Cabarete Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Encuentro Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Laguna Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Sosúa Beach - 13 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vagamundo
  • fresh fresh cafe
  • Gordito's Fresh Mex
  • Voodoo Lounge
  • Friends Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does 3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach. El Choco National Park and Encuentro Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Great Family Home

This is a beautiful, well-maintained property—bright, airy, and perfect for a relaxing holiday. The hosts were responsive and attentive, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The kitchen was well-stocked, there were plenty of linens, and even some games for entertainment. The location is convenient and close to all amenities. A truly wonderful place to unwind. Thank you for sharing your villa with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by James Watkins

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Minnesota based cider-maker and lover of wind and waves. Dad to Bo (6) and Geo (3) and Irish Wolfhound Pancho (11). Husband to Annie. Co-owner of Gnarnia Cabarete with friends Chris and Matt and their two kids Emmet and Josie.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Bahia Arena for its access to the most dynamic kitesurfing bay and community of water sports enthusiasts in the Caribbean.

The gentle shore break is great for playing in the waves with the kids, the short tack out to a reef with remarkably consistent waves for kiting, and the east side of the bay has an en excellent flat water slick for freestyle riding. The mid-beach location is out of the east side wind shadow to make launching and landing a breeze, which helps set up our location as the ideal spot to start a down-winder to Encuentro beach, the DR's most famous surfing beach.

Couple all of that with a grassy rigging area, neighborhood security, great neighbors, walkability to the wonderful dining scene, and enough distance from town to keep the late night music from disrupting a restful night all make Bahia Arena a very special place.

What makes this property unique

There are very few single family homes in Cabarete Bay. Condos and apartments are everywhere, but a stand along villa in Cabarete Bay with direct beach access, a private pool and the accompanying added privacy for families is much harder to find. We rented several times in Cabarete including in the other neighborhood of houses before purchasing our property, so we set it up to answer all of the things our traveling family of kiteboarders looked for in a rental. That included properly equipping the kitchen for cooking and entertaining adding a big dining room table to gathering around for family meals and games, upgrading the utilities for good hot water and water pressure, high speed internet, a smart TV, a gas stove, and a guest accessible washing machine. It also included replacing the bedroom AC units for reliable night time functionality and adding ceiling fans throughout the home so we could open the house up but still be cool while still enjoying the sound, smell and feel of the fresh sea breezes. The three bedroom setup includes two very comfortable rooms for the adults with a third room we setup specifically for the combined 4 kids to share including a great set of bunk beds. The kid's room doubles as a great dormitory style setup for when we host larger groups of our kiting friends. In addition to the amenities, our support staff are friendly & professional available when needed, but distant enough to provide you with privacy for what adds up to a truly memorable visit.

Languages:

English, Spanish