We liked the house because we had everything we needed in the house. They have a nice terrace and it was calm to sleep there. The lady Fanny was kind and if we would have some trubble she was living close. Había todo lo que se necesita en una casa y es tranquilo para dormir allí. La Sra de la casa vive cerca por si hubiese algún problema.

We enjoyed our 5-day stay a lot in Yohann's tiny but very cozy and comfortable house. His mother, Fany, was very nice and helpful.

We had a great time in this house. Everything was exactly as described, and the property was even better! Fany is a very nice, friendly, and a really helpful person. We couldn't imagine a better host. I hope we'll b able to return to this house next year.

Excellent stay in this location. To recommend. Remote communication with Yohann was perfectly placed. Mom's Yohann ensuring stewardship on site was of great kindness and availability. With very good advice on site also.

Yohann house was beautiful, very lovely. Good location, walking distance from the beach (around 10 minutes walk). The house has books and movies, it was great! Las galeras es amazing, perfecto to relax and enjoy french cuisine and beautiful beaches.

Unfortunally we hadn't any personal contact with Yohann but instead we met his very friendly mother Fanny. She really made our time there very relaxing and helped us to enjoy our stay at this great house. If we had any questions we could ask Fanny who lived a few minutes by feet away or we just contacted Yohann via mail. Also the distance to the beach through the the lovely small city is small and can be reached by feet in a few minutes. We would definitely recommend it especially for four guests. But even for 2 persons (like we've been) it's really great there.

Great location. Close to beaches and the town. Property is off the street and surrounded by a high wall, making us feel safe and secluded. Home is basic, but has all necessities. Did not have any kitchen consumables (we had to buy our own salt, cooking oil, everything). Overall a great deal if you plan to mostly spend time at the beach and don't want to cook gourmet meals.

Perfect little home in las Galeras. Very central and well equipped. Would definitely return.

Our stay at Villa Flamboyan was amazing. It was exactly what we wanted as far as the peace and quiet, spacious accommodations, and places to take great photos. Stefano was very helpful from the moment we arrived to the morning of our departure, always checking to make sure we had everything and our stay was going well. I highly recommend this to travelers who want a calm and quiet stay in a beautiful location!

The house is exactly like described on AirBNB. The foto's match in every detail. The house is very clean and has a beautiful garden. It's very large and can easily accommodate 10 people. You can find many nice beaches. Especially Playa Rincon - don't take a toor, just drive with your car and turn left if you reach the sea - is beautiful. Finally take a meal at El Cabito, a beautiful restaurant on a cliff with a magnificent view. Stefano is a great host. We met him in person and he's very helpfull and replies quickly on questions. A great place to stay !! Paul

Villa Flamboyan was great. The house and furnishings are as described. Stefano was a great host and responded quickly to any questions we had. There are other homes around it but it still felt secluded. The night watchman Oscar was very nice. Didnt feel like we needed him but nice to have anyways. We brought our kids 1 and 3 yrs and so did another family that was with us and we had plenty of room. The walk to the beach is short. And its a great beach you can get chairs for 100-200 pesos for the whole day. And food right there at the beach. It was low season so not crowded at all. Overall it was an awesome place in a nice quiet town with a great host cant wait to come back!

Great guy. Very friendly and diligent. Their recommendations on food and places were successful. The descriptions given by phone about the villa were real.

We loved staying at Villa Flamboyan! The rooms have very Buenos Aires conditioners, mattresses are very comfortable, bathrooms in each of the rooms have very nice designs and everything is spotless, the front yard is very large and very well maintained, the kitchen is fully equipped and all the furniture is comfortable. Stefano's attentions were superb; always very attentive and available for anything we needed. Anyway, back!

I travel to the dominican republic very often, since i have a lot of family members that still live there. This is by far the best experience I have had renting a home in the country. Stefano was a great host and made sure that everything was up to par. The house is just as in the pictures if not better. Also the staff that worked on the property was very friendly and courteous. I will definitley be visiting again.

We came to Stefano's place to unwind from an extremely busy weekend in Sto Domingo . The place was beautiful and absolutely relaxing. Loved hearing the waves crashing on the rocks... The rooms/beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked with most everything you need, except groceries of course. The description and pictures of the place were very accurate. The first morning, we woke up to a loud burst of thunder and lightning. It was scary at first, but we were able to watch the lightshow from the wide porch. It was a rare treat! We had a fantastic time at the villa that even the heavy rain, and thunderstorm for more than half of the time we were there did not dampen our spirit. It only added to the character of the place and the whole vacation experience... Stefano was such a great host! Attentive and accommodating. Highly recommended!

Paradise, very close to the beach it is closer to walk than to drive. Very clean and nice staff. The view, sound of water and privacy makes it a very good place to visit on your next vacation.

Udo received me cordially immediately. The property is incredibly well equipped. It lacks nothing. The beach is within walking distance and the hosts very helpful. Gladly again! Thank you so much!

This was a great airbnb experience! Udo's house is very cozy and has just what you need to be comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and the attentions of Udo and Gine to make you feel welcome are top notch. The place is very quiet and beautiful, the garden very beautiful. It has an area to make barbiquiu and a terrace where you can sit and play and see nature, it is very close to the beach and restaurants. Udo and Gine are very friendly and helpful, they are always attentive to make you feel good and ready to give you everything you need to make your stay wonderful. Definitely make you feel like family, totally recommended to go as a couple or as a family!

We ,my spouse and I stayed 5 days starting March 20, 2017, unexpectedly at last moment we had to bring our 18 month old Grand-daughter and they said baby was no problem and made the baby welcomed . The day were due to arrive Uno called to see our expected arrival time and offer directions . Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by both Uno and Jenit. The accommodations were good and very comfortable ( our unit Apt 1, had a separate small living room area). The kitchen area ( shared by 2 unit ) was completely stocked with utencils, plates,spices bottled water everything needed. The kitchen was super clean and everything including appliances were new. Bed very comfortable. Our host constantly reminded us if we needed anything to let them know. Offered to make barbeques, gave us directions and important information as to resturants, beaches etc in the area and even arranged our Whale Watching excursion. Every morning Uno would come to see how we spent the night. In the evenings our host made it a ritual to mingle and spend some time with The guest . He often brought fresh baked bread. Brought me some native liquor to taste, they were super accommodating - can't do enough he said. They truly enjoy there guests. On the third night we all had a lovely evening together in union with the guest from unit 2, Uno offered to cook a barbeque for us, it was a lovely evening. My spouse, who is Dominican and I , Cuban raised and lived in Miami since age of 1 . We relocated to DomInican Republic after he took early retirement. We live in the mountains of Villatrina. We travel to destinations all over the island. (We hit it off so well that Ubo , wife and other guest-Andre, plan to visit us soon at our home) In regards to the town itself "The Galeras" where Coco Banana is located is definitely a tourist area. It's a poor improvised town which gears its economy almost entirely towards tourism. The restaurants have good quality food (typical, simple & traditional, don't expect luxuries). Freshly cooked seafood are the specialties. Everything here is over-priced, restaurants , drinks and even the ATM limits withdrawals transactions of $2000, roughly $44 dollars to charge fees of $165 pesos per pop with a maximum of 4 transactions per session for a grand total of $144 U.S. The ATM fees ran $660 pesos the roughly $14 dollars- THIS IS Unheard of elsewhere in the island. So l recommend bring your cash on hand. People are polite and friendly, no safety issues seen. This area is at close proximity to around 9 beautiful and gorgeous beaches, some of which are completely un-touched by commercialization. If your a nature lover this place is definetely for you. I definitely plan return visits.

Udo has welcomed us warmly. The garden and the premises were created with taste and love. The location is as described, and the stands are very beautiful. For our short stay, it was the perfect location.

Was a very clean and modern place. Very beautiful apartment and exterior. The kitchen is shared but no one was staying in the other apartment. Wifi was a little slow, no ac, and it is loud at night, but that is to be expected for the area. Overall, we really liked the place. Udo and Jinet are very nice people and were great hosts!

Great place ! I recommend it :)

After it we liked it so well in Udo's accommodation has yet we extended two days. What was done for a Short interview with Udo without problems

The stay was pretty good. Udo and Jinet are very accommodating and helpful. The apartment was as described and clean. We can only recommend it.

I have to divide my review into two to better explain my experience. The first: Nora and Jose are two extraordinary people, made us feel like at our home and as part of his family, always attentive to us. I must say that they have left the bar very high for better hosts. The second: The photos do not do justice to such beauty, the name "Paradise" is little to describe the magical and exotic place I run out of breath and speechless when you can see with my own eyes how beautiful the place. Then there is the chef Mirko, we cook the best seafood paella we could eat, a person super-friendly and attentive. In short, the best experience I've had in Airbnb so far and one of the best places I have visited, is very quiet and relaxing so you feel peace will not be an option. Dying to return.

The experience is indescribable, there is no way to tell with pictures what lives there. Everything spectacular that you think it will be from the photos and reviews of other people, falls far short of the reality you live there. Chef Mirko arrived and was waiting for us, welcomed us as if we knew before. We teach our room, here we were dumb with the spectacle of the landscape. Then we were teaching the rest of the place, explaining the operation of the whole and explaining the rules. There are a couple of pets (dogs) are adorable. very good breakfast. Although Mirko offered us their kitchen services, we prefer to eat in the galleys there are a couple of very good small restaurants and is very close and so we knew the people who did not know him. The weather was a bit cold and that, incredibly, we favored, we spent every Saturday afternoon in the hot tub, with water tibiecita. All in all a very pleasant trip, excellent value - value received. I recommend it 100%, in fact I will return in June with the children.

The finish is quite quaint but well marked. The view and the location is a quiet and a zen attitude. In the bedroom, the only criticism I have to make is that the bed is a narrow view and nothing else remarkable bathroom like the pictures. common space, we have not been in the hot tub because it does not spanked very hot and the pool suited us as we were alone. It is not very big but beautiful. The chef, we prepared an excellent meal and warns whenever the price. For us, we chose the fish $ 35 per. ceviche input and then a huge méru with lots of delicious grilled vegetables. bottle of wine 20 to 30 dollards. So great memories but a certain price.

Nora, Jose and Mirko were amazing! We stayed for 3 nights in room #2. We spent time with all the dogs, drove down to the beach for food and drinks, made friends with some locals and spoke more spanish than ever in our lives. We can't wait to go back!

the most crazy and awesome hotel on our travels. In addition we have upgraded us for free in the master suite which has the view is about 15 km to 250 degrees, with no window, a simple mosquito net and an electric blind ... you can leave open all night. It is in nature, with animals wind (roosters and donkeys potentially a bit far whales. The decor is wacky, bio, clutter and searched, the outdoor bathroom fitted with a lion spitting us shower on the head… There are only 4 rooms, a restaurant room with the same view, a small but nice pool with a small beach and a beautiful exotic garden. It's quiet, lovely, luxurious, natural, true luxury. To forget a 4 star. Home charming Italian chef Mirko Casagrande, in the absence of the other owner. This is a fantastic hotel. Words fail us. 2 caveats: no bar or cocktails and no good bread at breakfast. Very good dinner of chef Mirko at the pool.

Our stay was OUTSTANDING! The treatment we received from all the staff working there, as well as the hosts Nora, Jose and Mirko went beyond what was expected (and the delicious food of Mirko). Thanks for making my birthday weekend unforgettable! They exceeded our expectations :)

El Paraíso was exactly as pictured! What you see is what you get. It was a beautiful paradise. Mirkos and the staff were very welcoming and we felt safe on the property. We drove to Las Galeras and were able to park our car on the premises. We had great conversations with Mirko's and even had the opportunity to spend time with his daughter Daina who was the cutest! Thank you for allowing us to experience a little of heaven in El Paraíso! We hope to be able to eat Chef Mirkos' food next time!

I cannot describe in words the experience of living in el paraiso. I can only relate to feelings, smells and colours when I think of our week in this little paradise. The hospitality and warmth of our hosts was the first thing to note down, the half open rooms with the spectacular view of the ocean, the colourful gardens, the heartwarming and must-taste food from Mirco. We will come back and you should go too .

Perfect ! To recommend !!

Jose-Miguel was very helpful and friendly. With check-out an check-in everything was working very well. To find his place you need to read the describtion given by him, but then it is no Problem - just tell the guagua driver in Samana that you want to get out on "policia national" in Las Galeras. Jose-Miguel even offered me to take me to the the "Playa Rincon" with his motorbike for less money than the local drivers. All in all, his place is a simple Domanican place and you have to walk about 10-15 minutes to the beach (or take a motortaxi for RS$ 50), but for this cheep price, you'll get everything you need.

Jose-Miguel has the best hostel, I have ever seen. It's very clean there, and the host often treat you by something. In the morning he cooks coffee, so it is the big plus too. I think, that every cheap accommodations should be like this. The details do the cosiness: the new soap for everybody, sweets on the pillow, pictures on the walls. So, I highly recommend Jose-Miguel's hostel for cleanness and good relation. Jose-Miguel loves chess very much, you can play with him. And he doesn't speak English, so we were talking through translator, but it's not a problem.

Very good value for money. Clean and simple place, helpful and friendly host!

The host makes you feel at home!

Jose Miguel was very friendly, the house is very clean and spacious and we felt right at home !! :)

Jose's place is very clean and the pictures are accurate. The only slight issue with the room is that it isn't a proper room - it has a panel door on it with a large gap at the bottom meaning you can hear everyone else in the communal area of the property. However when we were there people seemed very respectful of each other and tried to stay quiet in the early mornings or late in the evening. There are 3 other rooms in the property with proper doors, not sure if these are bookable via airbnb however. The place itself is very clean and the beds are comfy. Jose was such a friendly host and very helpful in offering cheap moto rides to the local beaches. The town and the beach in Las Galeras are about a 15 minute walk away - this can seem far in the midday sun but is perfectly walkable, otherwise it's easy to get a moto. For the price of this accommodation we would highly recommend it.

Such a neat, quiet place. While Jose doesn't speak the best English, he tries his best and is very hospitable. Offering linens, a fan, soap and hair products, just slow wifi. Not a great location for beaches but could be worse! Just costs a bit to get to beaches.

Very nice people, nice and comfortable accomodation. Always clear and near the beautiful beach.

We loved our stay casa gufo, a bungalows marisposas casitas. Domenico and his wife are very nice people and very goods, working in developement and sustainable tourism in the area. We were very well welcomed by the whole team and counseled! Comfortable accommodation as described, nice little pool, nice common area with wifi. Note that the hotel is 30 minutes walk from the main beach, or a short bike taxi in an authentic hamlet. We were able to rent a bike to explore the beautiful region. Thank you to the whole team gufo casa !!!

Excellent location! Near the beaches but also away from the noise of the disc. It rests well and enjoy nature in the house of Domenico. Thank you very much for having us

Everything is extra. A place not to miss!

Domenico and his wife are very friendly and attentive. Stay in Las Mariposas was very nice. The place is very quiet, family friendly around nature. Thank you for your hospitality!

Our place at Domenico's place was amazing. Small cabanas provide privacy and beautiful garden around gives special moments, for example we saw hummingbirds every single day. Domenico and Sheila are amazing hosts. Highly recommend and would come anytime again.

Domenico has a beautiful tropical garden situated on a hill with couple small, neat and very cosy bungalows. We always had clean towels, drinking water and there was a lady coming to clean every day. The garden is gated, we could park our car inside and there was always somebody present so we felt very safe there. We could always come to the common area with a bar for a cup of coffee or a coctail. The place is a very short ride to the beach and to the town. As it is not in the busy center of the town we enjoyed the privacy, fresh air and beatiful views from the terrace. Everybody was very nice and we would absolutely stay at Domenico's place again as we felt very good there.

A notre arrivée l'hôte a vu que nous étions un couple et nous a aimablement proposé une autre chambre avec un lit double au lieu de cette chambre avec deux lits simples. Ce commentaire est donc pour la chambre Francy (sur Airbnb: maison de jardin endémique). C'était un séjour vraiment agréable, grande terrasse privée, jardin luxuriant, lit et toutes les fenêtres avec moustiquaires, cuisine. La chambre était nettoyée quotidiennement. Il y avait même gratuitement une bouteille d'eau de 5l. Le petit-déjeuner était très bon et coûte 250 pesos pp (5$). Pour le GPS cherchez Las Mariposas. Si vous louer une voiture pour explorer la région, préférez une voiture haute ou 4x4.

Dominic was a very kind and responsive host. His place is just steps from the beach, and also had a nice breakfast and bar. Dominic also connected us with an amazing whale-watching tour, and called cabs for us when we needed them. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit.

Good location, close to the beach, with a sea view. Really quiet, Retro interior to our room, well equiped and family friendly, with a great breakfast.

Dominique was an extremely good host. His place was amazing. With a breathtaking view. He provided us with great restaurant recommendations and was very helpful. We really loved it here. Would definitely come back

Our stay was wonderful. The apartment was very spacious, abundantly supplied kitchen, best breakfast we had on our whole vacation and a top notch location by the beach. Dominique is a very laid back host!

Communicate was very attentive and friendly. I loved the place, spacious, nice, neat, clean and quiet. With a pretty little sea view

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We stayed at Dominique's place for one night and definitely wished we were there longer. It's only a couple hundred feet from the beach and there's lots of bars/restaurants with in 5 minutes walking. Parking is safe, and playa rincon as well as other beatiful places in Samana are easily accessible...just ask Dominique or anyone in town for recommendations. The view from the bed upstairs is perfect to watch the sunrise. It's big and can sleep a family, and has lots of both american/european power outlets, as well as hot water.

Nice guy easy going, flexible and available. The place is really beautiful and the flat is perfect. Just an important detail, I really think it's perfect for two people not for 4. For various reason, first you have no intimacy between room/bed upstairs and the living room downstairs because there is no separation between them, it's not two different room, juste one over the other withoutroof/walls. Secondly the bed in the living room are not real beds and don't have mosquito net. But again the place is beautiful and perfect for 2 persons or more if they don't need intimacy and realize that the two extra bed are really not as good as the big one.

My husband and I had the most wonderful time here. The cabin is right by everything and secluded at the same time. The cabin is cheerful and we felt very much at home. The view is great and the personnel very pleasant.

Las Galeras Dream was the perfect place! Right next to the beach and 2mins from a bunch of good restaurants/bars as well as the boat launch for all of the boat trips to surrounding secluded beaches. Full clean kitchen and great hosts. Dominique helped us arrange for several great adventures and was very helpful throughout our stay. Definitely coming back!

This is an awesome place to stay by the beach! It is tranquil and relaxing. People are sooo nice and friendly. The staff was very helpful and we made good friends with many of the locals.

The hotel is very close to the beach and strip of restaurants in Las Terrenas. The cabana had an amazing view, was clean, and had great character. The mosquito nets with the fan inside were a great touch. I highly recommend this place.

Olympia est une Hôtel parfaite! La résidence Isleta est située sur l'une des plus belles plages de La baie et est un tres bon rapport qualité-prix. Olympia n'était malheureusement pas presente lors de notre séjour mais tout était très bien coordonné et elle nous a conseillé par message de nombreuses excursions ou sorties qui etaient parfaite! Sans hésiter donc je vous invite à réserver à la Isleta pour votre prochain séjour à las Galeras!

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Great place! Didier is an incredibly nice and helpful guy! Place is still slightly under renovation and will be a perfect Airbnb with a few adjustments. Only issue was it was a little difficult for us to find, but with proper signage that issue can be fixed. I would recommend this place.

Didier is amazing. He took care of us from the first moment on. He allowed us depp insight into the village's stories and his bungalows are at the same time beautiful, authentic and are all designed and constructed by himself - obiously a big effort. We profited a lot from him regarding good deals with snorkeling tours or simply having a delicious fish meal at the beach. We felt very comfortable and free to do, what ever we wanted. Defenitely willing to come back!

A stay rich in encounters and diurnal and nocturnal escapades !! Many times in community with all hosts, Didier has a sense of hospitality and partage.Nous highly recommend this accommodation to all those fleeing resorts, to nature lovers and humanists!

Didier is a wonderful person, knows everything and everyone in Las Galeras and is always helpful. The facility is very nice and green :) The accommodation is basic, clean and made with great attention to detail. I felt very well and immediately booked the next stay. Anyone looking for a quiet, eco-friendly property is absolutely right when Didier !!

Didier was a very warm and welcoming host. He was always there to ask questions and help you if needed as well as showing you the best places to go in the town. The place was as advertise good bed and beautiful view. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town or 5 minute moto ride. Very quite and nice place to relax. I would stay there again.

nice place in the green, as expected

Didier's place is unique with beautiful tropical mountain vistas and fruit trees on the property. Didier is friendly and welcoming and more than happy to assist with whatever questions you have. Wifi is accessible only from Didier's home, and both pools were unusable at the time of my visit. The bungalows are one-of-a-kind and spacious, but were lacking in basic cleanliness and had some very unpleasant odors. Didier's bungalows are very seculded and peaceful, so it makes for a good 30(+/-) minute walk to the beach along the main road, but very good colmados and comedors just a minute down the hill.

The reception was nice. Well as some outside area of the tourist area and not too far anyway to walk to the village and the beach. Nice environment, nice bungalow, and relaxed atmosphere. Providing value ok.

The house is very nice and clean, in a fantastic green. We have to thank Catherine, her husband and their beautiful baby Ribier Francesco because we have made the stay a great experience, thanks to their availability and reliability. Exceptional!

The stay in Catherine's house was very pleasant. The place is quiet and surrounded by a green garden. Cristina and her husband are friendly and welcoming and their child Francesco is very nice. I hope to return !! Thank you!!

We didn't end up staying with Caterina (booo!), but she was incredibly kind and organized through out the whole process. She sent a few emails prior to our stay to ensure we had the information we needed for our stay (which is rare). We hope to come back to the DR and when we do, we will definitely be staying with her!

Amazing time with the whole family! Caterina is such a helpful, lovely woman. Her husband as well helped us concering organisation of trips and everything. Their son is amazingly adorable. We really loved our time with you! Thank you so much!

By choosing this place as your shelter in beautiful Las Galeras you can get wrong! It´s just a short walk from 2 beaches, it´s clean and in a beautiful garden (which is the result of hard work of Caterina´s husband). The room has separated entrance, is spacious with small and clean bathroom, there is also enough space to leave your clothes and things, you have a fan there as well. But what is simply priceless is Caterina and her attitude - she gave us lot of advice what to do, what not, where to go, - and she makes great coffee! She reached out to us few days before arrival to give us directions. Her little son Francesco made us laugh so many times as well .-) There is also lovely dog named Todavia - if you are afraid of dogs, you don´t have to be as this one is on a leash. If you are easily disturbed get some earplugs as you can hear noises from the other rooms/outside - for us it wasn´t problem at all (except one night when all village dogs decided to bark for hours - but you cannot do a lot about it anyway). If we ever consider returning, we would definitely get back to this house and we recommend it definitely as a great value!

Staying with Caterina and her family was a wonderful experience. Caterina is a very welcoming host, she makes sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. And –with her Italian roots– she makes the best coffee! She's also very willing to help you planning excursions, she arranged a whale-watching and horseback-riding trip for me. And since she's living in Las Galeras for a long time, she knows the best places in the area. The room Caterina is advertising is very spacious, with a private bathroom and you'll have your own entrance. The house is surrounded by a nice garden, filled with fruits. Not the type of garden for sunbathing, therefor there are too many trees. The discotheque nearby has plays music in the evening, but I am a light sleeper and it didn't disturb me. I would definitely recommend staying here, you feel at home right away and can have all the privacy you would like. And waking up with her lovely son's voice in the morning "Amiga...!" was a real treat too!

Caterina and her family are amazing! We were a part of the family during our stay with them. Catarina speaks very good English and she gives us advice and booked a whale trip for us. The location is perfect. Close to everything. You don't need a car. Catarina thank you for everything.

Staying at Caterina was very pleasant! She has sent us in advance for directions and immediately picked us up at the meeting point. The welcome was very warm, they took us in as their own two daughters. Her son and husband are undoubtedly hearted. In case of problems we were helped naturally. They also fluent in three languages (English, Spanish, Italian). Homemade bread, coffee and fresh juice mixed video were repeatedly offered to us - very tasty! The room is simple but adequate. There is a large bed with mosquito net, a fan and a private, small bathroom. there are only 10 minutes from the beach in Las Galeras (Playa Grande).

Vanessa is a top notch hostess. She is very easy to communicate with and was helpful at all stages of our preparation, arrival and stay. She warned us ahead about the power outage and gave us the option to cancel our trip which luckily didn't affect us. The house was exactly ( if not better) than the images shown. She had filled the kitchen with fresh croissants, fixens for our first Cuba libres and home made desserts. What a treat! She even fed us with some tasty lentil soup she prepared when it was too rainy to leave the house :) The playita is a 2 min walk and has a great cafeteria with authentic Dominican food. All in all it was a very smooth trip thanks to Vanessa.

Coco hill is more beautiful than the pictures can show it. The many small and lovely details will make you feel very welcome. We loved the shower outside. It was amazing. The beautiful Javo beach is only few steps away. We would really like to come again.

Great hosts excellent place you will return

One Coco Hill is an AMAZING place and Vanessa is a FANTASTIC host. This little cottage is perfectly designed. Its spacious and includes everything you could need, not to mention a beautiful outdoor shower and bathroom. You have your own private walkway to a quiet, beautiful beach. It's a short (10 min) walk to the center of town where there are restaurants (and a French bakery). What makes this place truly special is Vanessa herself. She quickly responded to all our questions and helped us arrive safely. When we arrived, there was fresh bread and a full fridge. Throughout our stay our she was available and helpful, without being overbearing. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing beach vacation, this is the best place you can find!

Vanessa's place was the highlight of our trip! Everything was perfect and we critique places seriously. If anyone is planning a trip to las Galeras, I would not stay anywhere else.

What an amazing place! Beyond expectations. Such a beautiful spot. This place makes the experience of Las Galeras exceptional!!!!

Amazing place to stay with lovely people ! This is the best air B&B we've got so far, because of the wide spectrum of positive points ! We will come back ! Great thank you to Vanessa and John for the warm reception. Stef and Annemie

Vanessa and her husband were more than hospitable hosts, and their house was incredible! I can assure you that you will feel safe, comfortable, and blown away at every moment during your stay, just as I did. In my mind, there is no place on the entire peninsula like theirs. 10/10 in every way!!

The Galeras is the most beautiful stage of our journey. Because it's lovely, because the Samana Peninsula is beautiful, because the weather was perfect. The "playita", reachable by car in 5 minutes or on foot in 15, is one of the nicest we've seen. Playa Rincon is also wonderful. But mostly, it was magical because the home of Juan and Lolo has a unique charm. You feel at home right away, and we want to stay there. Only downside, the music from the bar which was far but was very strong on some nights.

Lolo& Jeans Little House was perfect for our dominican escape. The House is very close to The beach& to The main Road where You Can get your fresh fruits, with Street food& bars& restos. The hosts were friendly, helpful& relaxed. It was a real pleasure to talk to them, to hear their stories& follow their advices. If You Are looking for a calm spot, where You Can enjoy nature, water, wild beaches, then You should Book with lolo& juan. I would def. Go back there. It was wonderful, and they were lovely!

We (two german couples) stayed at J-M's appartment for several nights. It is a very nice, clean and comfortable place. You will find everything you need to cook. You need only 2min to get to the beach. J-M is a perfect host. He always helps you and gives you good advices. I would definetly recommend it!

The house has been very nice for us and we enjoyed the terrace in the beautiful garden very much. The beach on the spot looks great, but go for a swim is possible only with shoes, as many sharp stones, shells, corals are there. If you have a car you can drive to other great beaches. Walking, another beach can be reached. The hosts offer advice always to the side :-)

Great stay at Juan and Lolo, Las Galeras is a small corner of paradise, the casa was really good, comfortable, clean, really nice, and is fully consistent with the description. Juan and Lolo were very welcoming and available and gave us great advice about our stay.

Nice casa in a beautiful flower garden. Fairly quiet for a location in the village center! Nice welcome and the presence of side proprios for diligent responses ned worries! Small things missing and internet too far from the casa.

The place is amazing, you have everything you need and you are steps from the beach. It is the perfect place to stay if you want to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Juan is an excellent host and can advise you of some places to go.

We spent three nights at Las Galeras in this very charming. The area is just beautiful, and the owners of the house (which are actually neighbors), Jean-Marie and Laurence, gave us plenty of information on where to go, how to get there, etc. It's a pleasure to meet people as nice! A big thank you to Juan and Lolo for the warm welcome, we can only strongly recommend this accommodation.

Amazing bungalow, lovely breakfast and beautiful host

Everything was perfect! Thank you Sarah for wonderful stay. You were so kind and helpful with everything. Cabin was so nice and cozy, right in the middle of beautiful garden. Chalet is located close to shops, restaurants and two beaches. A++

the place is very unique and kept very well, everything you need it has it except for an upstairs bathroom but it has two on the first floor, it is a very tranquil location and the staff is very friendly and helpfull

Actually a secret, and therefore much more beautiful. Sarah and her team make it really nice. Sahra is a warm hostess. She looks always that it's guests well. She and her team are constantly striving to bring the plant clean and with a personal charm and to live. Sarah has reliably organized the transfer from Santa Domingo to Las Galeras and all other trips and their driver Mister Marcos is the best Cab Driver around. Breakfast is included and is served in the Chalet between 8am and 10am. Breakfast to be ordered to 18 pm the day before, are from 6 different menus. We like to order the Tropical. There is also the possibility to order dinner. Again 6 menus to select order, till 16 hours. We have enjoyed them. The staff moves very quietly. The pets: Simba, the dog, 2 chickens, 2 cats were always seen in the likes. That makes the whole ambience yet familiar. The garden is well maintained and very green. One can easily relax in the hammocks. 10 minutes walk from the 2 beaches.

Sarah and her employees are excellent people. There is a lot to see and do in this part of the DR.

Hola, la cabaña es espectacular, los desayunos buenísimos, la cama muy cómoda, todo un lujo. Y las Galeras muy recomendable. Oliver nos atendió de maravilla.

Disfrutamos muchísimo nuestra estadía en Charlet Tropical. El lugar es muy acogedor, el desayuno riquísimo y el personal muy amable. Sarah nos trato super desde el principio, en fin un gran lugar para ir a disfrutar de Las Galeras.

What a beautiful spot in the world! Beautiful house and grounds with a very attentive staff(groundskeeper and housekeeper). We had several wonderful dinners prepared by the housekeeper. Also had great fish at the beach, great Italian food just down the road and a unique experience dining on the sea cliffs at El Cabito. We spent a week over Christmas with our family, and hated to leave. There are several beautiful beaches in and around Las Galeras that were great day trips for us(the boat ride to Playa Fronton was unforgettable!) Overall a great experience!

This is one of the best vacations we have ever had. The location is stunning, with broad views across the bay and across the prettiest beaches in the Dominican Republic. The house is beautifully appointed and has everything you need for a perfect holiday. At night the house is transformed with romantic lighting, which sets the mood for dinner al fresco on the patio. All the furnishings and fixtures, and decorative style makes this one of the coolest designer properties you can find. Very high end. Josefina, the caretaker, is a wonderful cook and is so lovely...nothing was too much trouble. And of course Hans went above and beyond for us as guests. And he was very fast to respond whenever we had questions or wanted to arrange tours locally. It makes such a differene when you have a host like Hans! This part of the Dominican Republic was a surprise. Undeveloped but stunning. Close to Playa Rincon and lots of other activities and adventures to be had. Definitely worth going on a launch trip out to Fronton and Madama beaches, and a tour of the Rincon Bay beaches. All in all, one of our top 3 holidays ever!

Our stay at Las Galeras was unique and fantastic from the first day that we contacted Hans and throughout our stay everything was so organized that it made our stay so wonderful. The pictures can't describe the way it feels once you walk into this home. The views and the breeze that circulates throughout the house is spectacular. You will meet Danilo that is a heaven sent he is the groundskeeper and he is always around to explain or to help you out with any of your needs. Josefina is a soft spoken person that will make sure that you have everything you need and for a determined price she will take care of any meal that you will like. We enjoyed the cave under the property, if you would like to see it Danilo will take you. I would skip the restaurant that is next to the house on the same road. The private beach is a small hike down the hill next to the house, it is breathtaking and Danilo will also walk with you if you would like. We went to both beaches that are in Las Galeras and we ate at the restaurants that are located on the beach. We went Horseback riding, Four Wheeling and zip-lining in Samana. Hans can give you all the info for the excursions and he will also provide you with a folder that contains all the information that you might need for all the excursions. Our Family enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you Hans, Danilo and Josefina for making us feel at Home.

The house more beautiful than the pictures. Great place. It had the best view in las galeras. Awesome sunset! Danilo and Josefina were awesome help. Make sure to treat them like family and they will go all out for you. Josefina is a great cook. There is a cave under the property be sure to ask Danilo to take you. Bring a lot of food from downtown Samana as there is not much to buy in las galeras.

Just gorgeous. Spectacular view that takes your breath away when you walk in the door. Lovely and beautifully lit pool, comfortable surroundings, jaw dropping scenery, sense of sky meets sea meets mountains ...... not sure you can ask for more. Feels safe in a secluded way. Hans goes the extra mile to make the whole experience world class, feel effortless and easy. A true gent. Danilo is the gentle and caring security guard who showed us the amazing cave beside the property, helped us go hiking to Playa Colorado and generally saved the day when we needed anything in the villa. Josefina is a super friendly and helpful housekeeper. Lots to do in the surrounding areas (need a 4 by 4 car) - - from Zip Line, to Los Haities Park (don't take a small boat), Playa Fronton / Madama , Playa Rincon - - all of these are a must. Thanks to Hans and the team for everything. We will definitely be back .... counting the days!

We had a wonderful 6 day stay in this amazing house! This one of a kind, spacious house has an excellent location with stunning views,is beautiful designed and have a very nice pool area. It is a house with great privacy at the end of the road, but still close to a nice beach and the famous beach Rincon is close by boat or 30 min drive. The housekeeper and guard are ensuring you always feel safe. Josefina is very friendly and could be hired for making dinner upon request- she made an unforgettable New Years dinner for our family. Hans was an excellent host; extremely knowledgeable, generously shared his local insights with a great sense for our family's needs, all exceeding our expectations Thank you for making this trip so great! We would really recommend this place and Hans as a host Rolf, Sofia and family

Absolutely amazing villa with breathtaking views. Fantastic design and technology. Very spacious and comfortable. If you want to treat yourself to a luxurious holiday in the Caribbean this is the perfect choice. It's a bit remote but that has many advantages. Salamander is private and quiet and you can relax and enjoy the weather and the fanatastic views across the bay, beaches and forest. There is a short drive or a walk to the Las Galeras village with restaurants, shops, bars and bank. Salamandre is truly a fantastic place to stay. Josefina and Danilo were helpful, friendly and discreet, we were in good hands and felt safe. The cat Mimi became part of the family. Hans was the perfect host, he made us feel welcomed and helped us along the way. One of our best holidays ever!

Hans place is absolutely beautiful. The view is breathtaking. Words cannot describe the location and beauty of this home. Everyone took excellent care of us. I'm glad that we had the house stocked with food and drinks before arrival. We didn't cook much because Josefina prepared our meals and they were delicious! This vacation was relaxing, peaceful and unforgettable. I would definitely do it again.

Great spot.

Loved the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Clean and friendly staff and Breakfast was wonderful!

cute boutique hotel. Express check in only stayed one night. Nice room and picina. Breakfast included

Great place! Right next to the main corner of the city and 2 min from the beach. Tapas restaurant next door was completely amazing too, highly recommend :) Check-in was the easiest I've ever had - just arrived and got the keys and that was it :) Super-friendly owner who attended to everything we needed! Pictures are accurate! Room was smallish but everything was brand new and spotless clean, with both aircon and fan, and a terrass towards the pool! It was everything we hoped and more, would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Las Galeras!

Hotel Playita is a small but beautiful place. I spent there 3 nights with my brother and we felt in the room very well. The hotel is easy to reach and only 5 minutes away from all the restaurants and the beach. The air conditioning has really saved us after a hot day at the beach. All rooms are huge and have a nice big balcony overlooking the pool. The best at the hotel but I liked the shower. By far the best I have in the Dominican Republic have ever had and I live here.

The room was spacious and matched the description. The pool is quite cool too. But what I liked the most was the food at the Italian restaurant that Paolo and Guido run. Delicious seafood, pasta, and good drinks. All made from scratch.

Las Galeras Villas is such a beautiful place. Stunning view and relaxed atmosphere. A little pearl in the most lush and charming place in Dominican Republic. To get the best out of the experience, rent a car and explore the area. In the flat you will find great tips and advice on where to go and what to do. The staff was excellent. We arrived in the middle of the night and they stayed up waiting for us and sending messages to make sure we found the way. All in all, this is a hidden secret you would be lucky to explore :)

Our host, Hans, was very engaging and we really enjoyed visiting with him! The property is beyond beautiful with amazing views, lush gardens, and lots of privacy. Watching the horses graze was a delightful treat. The pool was awesome. We had a superb time!

Las Galeras Village is a beautiful place with a very nice staff and the Italian restaurant was amazing! A couple tips for travelers: Make sure you have plenty of pesos, Las Galeras is not as touristy as other places in the Dominican Republic and using a credit card is difficult. Also, be prepared to pay a lot of tolls, I believe we hit three toll booths on the way up to Samana. Finally, as I mentioned, Las Galeras is not as touristy as other areas so most of the locals only speak Spanish. Make sure you either know enough Spanish to get by, travel with someone who does or download a translator app on your phone incase an emergency arises.

Sergio, the host, and the staff of the place occupied we spend an excellent end santa samana, the place is wonderful, we touch the house that is on top of dese complex where you can see the valley of the galleys, the sea eagles planning, an incredible place, facilities very good quality, comfortable and super tranqulias, as it is decribe and looks in the photos, is located 5 min drive from "the Playita" and 30 minutes by car Playa Rincon, 2 paradises! if I go back to the galleys I do not hesitate one second to stay there.

We reserved this room last minute and Merelyn was on it from the beginning. Super friendly and nice. The room is above her house and you have your own little kitchen, bathroom and terrace to yourself. Super close to the beach (like a 5 min walk) and very central and restaurants close by it.

Es un lugar muy limpio y tranquilo, la habitación muy grande como también el baño. Hay varias playas bastante cercas, supermercados y todo lo que se necesita. Merelyn y su esposo son muy atentos y amables y siempre ayudaron con sus recomendaciones o cualquier cosa. Para recomendar y volver!