Luis' communication from the time we reserved the villa until we returned home was impeccable! He was clear about expectations, informative about things to do in the area, and very helpful in connecting us with reliable transportation. There was constant and consistent communication. His sister assisted with our welcome and opening a bedroom in the villa that was locked.
We absolutely loved the villa and the space it offered, as it was more than accommodating with beautiful views from every angle!!! It was clear that the house was well maintained and cared for by the owners. The gated community was so quiet and offered a sense of security. Note, the hot water is very limited and showering for four people presented a challenge to make sure everyone was comfortable. If there is a secret to using the showers, please share (*we should have asked during our stay*). On the other hand, the temperature of the water in the shared, communal pool was HEAVENLY!!!! If it were not a safety concern, we could have slept in there! Unfortunately, it was closed for a day and a half during our stay for maintenance.
There are restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance. Brot Bagels was absolutely delicious and very well priced! However, we quickly learned that a car was needed for everything else (i.e. beaches, food variety, resorts, excursions, activities, etc.). Playa Blanca and Tortuga Bay were less than 10 minutes (driving) from the villa. The main strip of resorts and activities were located in Bavaro, approximately 20 minutes from the villa. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and we would recommend the villa to other travelers looking for a nice getaway in a gated community.
Thanks for everything Luis!!!!