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

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Beach
Pool
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: ONLY OUTSIDE AREAS, GARDEN AND POOL AREAS.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: con permiso previo

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 23
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

About the area

Map
Puerto Plata, NA

What's nearby

  • Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malecón De Puerto Plata - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort San Felipe - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Puerto Plata Cable Car - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Playa Dorada - 15 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 32 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 the heart of Puerto Plata, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Amber Museum and Malecón De Puerto Plata. Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic and St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Guy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Francisco P., United States

Miramar 2023
It was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view (ocean in front and mountain in the back) was spectacular
Very helpful host.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!!!💯
So nice, clean, perefect way to relax and destress. So happy with EVERYTHING! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ernest V., Piscataway, NJ 08854

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

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

8/10 Good

desiree l.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny N.

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

2/10 Terrible

Elsie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Eagle Idaho

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent H., Calgary AB

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

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Wohnung
Großzügige Wohnung mit tollem Pool und dazugehöriger Lappa. Freundliche Besitzer, welche mit Tipps versorgen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020