Staying at this condo really did feel like being in paradise. The lush, tropical gardens are beautiful to behold from every vantage point- the balcony, the pool, and the walks in and out of the compound. Just a few steps from a quiet beach, the condo itself is light, spacious, and very comfortable. We were able to prepare some food for ourselves in the well-appointed kitchen, though we also enjoyed Mesa Taina, a restaurant that is just a few steps from the condo. Air-conditioning in the bedrooms helped us sleep during especially humid nights (though we tried not to overuse it). Despite the pleasant ambiance of the apartment, we spent much of our time relaxing on the balcony, listening to the waves, feeling the ocean breezes, and watching the kite boarders. We also enjoyed the pool area, which is a quiet, beautiful, shaded space, especially when the sun became a bit too much on the beach.
Everyone we interacted with was friendly, courteous, and responsive. Through his online communications, the owner was welcoming and very helpful with regard to logistics. Kathy, the manager, greeted us like family and could not have been more warm and accommodating. Any question we asked her was answered almost immediately. Marino seemed to be available at a moment's notice to take us wherever we wanted to go, and was so affable we looked forward to his company. The rest of the staff was equally pleasant and helpful; we were well cared for during our stay!
The condo is about a mile from the town of Cabarete and one of our favorite activities was walking along the beach into and out of town- an easy and very beautiful walk.
Honestly, I cannot say enough about this wonderful place. We hated to leave and look forward to our return!