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3 BR family villa w/ private pool in heart of Cabarete bay. A kiteboarder dream!
Holiday home with private pool, 4-minute walk to Cabarete Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
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Explore the area

- Place, Cabarete Beach
- Place, Kite Beach
- Place, El Choco National Park
- Airport, Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
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.
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.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cabarete
Located in Sosúa, this holiday home 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.

Cabarete, Puerto Plata
What's nearby
- Cabarete Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Kite Beach - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
- El Choco National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Encuentro Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
- Playa Dorada - 36 min drive - 39.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gordito's Fresh Mex - 10 min walk
- Vagamundo - 7 min walk
- Maraja Lounge & Restaurante - 11 min walk
- Clement Belgium Bakery - 15 min walk
- Cabarete Coffee Company - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by James Watkins
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.
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.
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