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 .

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time with Nora, Jose and chef Mirko. The pictures are accurate and it's great place to feel at one with nature. We recommend the food with Mirko, he is fantastic! And also, find some time to have a Cuba libre with Jose, he has some great stories :)

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!

El paraiso is simply amazing. I have gone to samana 3 times and this is the best place I have stood in. From the room to the views and the pool I loved the pool also to the food from chef mirko and how friendly and helpful Jose and Nora were wow I loved my stay. I will defiantly be booking this place again I loved everything about it. I recommend this place to anybody book it for as long as you can.

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!

Thank You Nora, Jose and especially Mirko making our holiday such a wonderful experience:) El Paraiso we will come back ....! :) Jan and Alina

Breathtaking views, one of a kind location and property, warm, genuine human beings. Nora, Jose and Chef Mirko are top of the charts. Each made my stay special in their own way. Chef Mirko prepared an unforgettable meal at the perfect time. I'm grateful for a life changing experience.

As we drove up this would be our 7th day in Dominican Republic but 1st day at this location, it was one long bus ride, and another taxi ride to get here from Boca Chica! As we arrive we are greeted at the gate and we think we are in the wrong location, but then we start walking to our rooms and slowly notice we are in paradise! This place is what dreams are made of, from the staff to the views, to the pool and our living courters we couldn't have dreamt of anything better! We had an amazing stay being just two girls, we felt safe, we felt taken care of and I can say many more great things about this location! But then We meet Mirko and his daughter Diana I know I'm spelling her name wrong :), she was so lovely we played games and she tried teaching us Spanish as we try and teach her English! We only had Mirko cook for us in the mornings and one dinner but I wish he would have cooked for us everyday this man can cook!!!! "Simply amazing" you have to have at least 2 dinners with this man cooking for you, he is the best chef I have ever had the pleasure of tasting their food! This place is a dream we will be returning, we love this location and wouldn't trade it for the world, the 3 days went by so fast, make sure to take a taxi down and see the beach and shops they are with in ten mins of the location :))) if you stay here you are part of a lucky select! Enjoy!!

Awesome place, quiet and peaceful. The beach was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable and with a deck right outside my room, I was able to fall asleep to the sound of the waves of the beach. I cooked and everything I needed was there. The last night I ordered from the restaurant and sat on the deck to enjoy my last few moments in that beautiful place. I hope to be able to come back again! :)

Staying in Jorge’s apartment was like a dream. His apartment is situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Samana Bay. There is also a lovely garden nearby with banana and mango trees. At the bottom of the hill, there are two secluded beaches, both of which are sunny and peaceful. The complex also has a swimming pool with a spectacular view of the ocean, perfect for watching the sunset. Jorge was a fantastic host and helped make sure my stay was smooth and pleasant. I would absolutely recommend Jorge’s apartment for anyone looking for a relaxing and quiet beachside vacation. I had a great time at Vista Mare and can’t wait to come back.

Xeliter Vista Marina and Jorge's apartment is a beautiful and romantic place with breathtaking view of the Samana Bay where every year after January 25th also becomes the favorite place for the humpback whales. Its just "Paradise". The sunsets are unforgettable! The Villa is impeccable clean, Jorge is a wonderful host, answer any question or concern very fast. You have a Restaurant open til' 10pm with a lot of seafood and a nice bar with the majority of the drinks you can get. Me and wife spent one of the most memorable new year celebration in Jorge's apartment and in Samana town; no regrets, we love it and we recommended to couples, families and everybody in between. Thank you Jorge!

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This place is beautiful! The view is absolutely incredible. The condo is very spacious and very nice. The pools and beaches on the property are very nice and very well maintained. We had an incredible trip and wish we had one more week to stay there! Jorge was a great host and responded quickly to all my emails. Prepare your route before going, Dominican maps are terrible! I suggest using (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Earth. It's a long drive from the airport but worth every minute!

Amazing spot the apt is perfect and the balcony is evrithin with the perfect view of Samana bay absolutely perfect

Amazing views, very nice apartment and the staff were very nice. Everything was great, the only thing that didn't match was the quality of food at the restaurant which was okay at best. I fully recommend this place and will likely return, though plan take advantage of the kitchen in the apartment.

We had a great time.. loved the views simply stunning! The only downside was the walk to the pool and beach..but overall great place..

I never write reviews but this one kind of wrote itself. First, the apartment itself and the area as a whole were quite nice. Nevertheless, there were a variety of inconveniences that would not allow me to recommend this listing to many people. First, I didn't receive a key when I checked in and had to leave my room unlocked when going out during my first day (they ended up having to replace the lock because they couldn't find the key). Second, the area's lighting grid shuts off, like clockwork, everyday from about 10am-4pm and again at night from about 1am-6am, so for the first two weeks of my stay, I didn't have light, AC, or internet during that time period. Third, after two weeks, the hosts setup a generator so the lights and internet would stay on when the area's grid went down but during the duration of my 5 week stay, I did not have AC during those stated times. The afternoons were nearly unbearably hot and I had difficulty sleeping at night due to the lack of AC; sometimes I couldn't fall asleep until very late into the night and by the time I woke up, the AC had already turned on and then off again. Fourth, even though "WIFI" is stated in the listing title, the internet wasn't setup during the first week of my stay which was a disaster for me because I work online. I ended up spending half of what I spent on the reservation on two internet devices and data. Firth, despite being outside of the main city, the area was quite loud with motorcycles zooming in and out, repairs being done to the apartment directly below mine, music being played loudly, and of course, people shouting back and forth for nearly the entire day in country Spanish. Sixth, the apartment was just crawling with a variety of insects, bees, flies, spiders, lizards, massive grasshoppers, etc., especially in the bathroom. Seventh, the water in the kitchen sink stopped running after the first week which made doing dishes a very difficult task. Despite the many inconveniences, being a New Yorker with significance experience living in the DR, I can survive and adapt to anything without complaining but the cherry on the top was the host's behavior. Like others, I dealt with Peter (Stephen's brother) who was very nice and (URL HIDDEN) first. But he then began a series of actions which I can only describe as deeply offensive and downright childish; not only did I have to confront him and demand that he stop but I had to change my DR phone number to avoid further harassment. Overall, I can say the experience was like staying in a cabin which will appeal to some and not to others.

Lovely little apartment right next to a fantastic beach. Superb host!

Stephen and his brother peter, whom I mostly dealt with, were very kind. it is a lovely, simple studio apartment with A/C overlooking Las Pascualas beach. there are coconut and mango trees on the property so I ate a lot of fresh fruit :) Peter and junior the grounds keeper were very friendly and welcoming and even showed me around to a few local spots. there was also a scooter available to rent which was really convenient. I greatly enjoyed my stay here 10/10 would recommend

cool guy, really nice area to stay, beautifull!

Hola. My Dominican friend and I stayed here (I am Canadian). Stephen's brother, Peter, who speaks both English and Spanish very well, was there to greet us and ensure that we made it safe and sound. He is a helpful and friendly man. The room was nice and very close to the beautiful Samaná Bay. We didn't have gas to cook in the room, but Peter made sure this was okay with us, which it was, because his good man, Juniór, hooked us up with the stove next door.

If you're looking for a very inexpensive place to stay and you have transportation, this is a perfect place. You must be a certain type of traveler to appreciate this place. His brother was definitely very helpful in whatever he thought I needed. As soon as I arrived he took me to a local restaurant (comedor) and then I did my own thing. I am a Dominican so traveling around this country is no big deal. Plus, I have a lot of experience traveling so this was ideal for me. Oh yeah, mangos and coconuts galore; growing wild and he shares. ;)

La casa está situada en un lugar muy auténtico de la República Dominicana. Estaréis en un barrio popular, pero agradable y tranquilo (la música del bar de al lado se para a una hora más que razonable). El mar está a 200m. Lo que más nos ha gustado, es la acogida del hermano de Stephen, Peter, un Canadiense muy sonriente, y acogedor. Se preocupa mucho de que vuestra estancia este la más agradable posible. A parte, el interior del apartamiento está totalmente renovado, y el resultado es moderno y cómodo. No os esperéis ningún lujo, pero sí un apartamiento simple, práctico y rodeado de vegetación.

Es un hermoso lugar,falto coordinacion a la hora de la entrega de la habitación ,personal muy amables,Alfred,Ju,y Guillermo..necesario llevar víveres pues el pueblo está como a 8km hay colmados cercas....

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

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.

Domenico y su esposa son muy amables y atentos. La estadía en Las Mariposas fue muy agradable. El lugar es muy tranquilo, familiar y acogedor alrededor de la naturaleza. Gracias por su hospitalidad!

Excelente ubicación! Cerca de las playas pero también alejado de los ruidos de las discos. Se descansa muy bien y se disfruta de la naturaleza en la casa de Domenico. Muchas gracias por recibirnos

Nous avons adoré notre séjour a casa gufo, qui est un des bungalows de casitas marisposas. Domenico et sa femme sont des gens très gentils et très biens, qui travaillent au dévelopement et au tourisme durable de la zone. Nous avons été très bien acceuillis par toute l équipe et conseillés! Logement confortable comme décrit, petite piscine agréable, belle zone commune avec wifi. A noter que l hotel est a 30 min a pied de la plage principale, ou quelques minutes en moto taxi, dans un hameau plus authentique. Nous avons pu louer une moto pour visiter la jolie région. Merci a toute l équipe de casa gufo!!!

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.

Un lugar precioso y confortable para disfrutar de la Samaná más natural. Alejado de la parte más turística pero cercano a playas y entornos naturales auténticos. Trato excelente y amable. Totalmente recomendable. Repetiremos, sin duda.

A small cabin on the beach, surrounded by a beautiful tropical scenery. Secluded place in carribean village. You hear the sound of waves, some local music coming from the village, the birds and some motorbikes passing by. You see the sun, the sea and beautifull palm trees around you. A cabin and a beautiful garden is not clean, needs more love of the owners, but i am sure hosts will improve this issue and spend more time taking care of the property. If this happened, we would definately recommend it to everyone! ;)

We stayed 2 nights at the bungalow while driving to the north of DR. The first day unfortunately was rainy, so there isn't much to do and not much around the bungalow. The bungalow is very basic and has seen better days, but if you are content with sleeping and showering it's ok. Beware that the washing machine is not draining any water and the wifi feels more like 56k modem from 1997 and is not always available. The next day was just perfect sunny, so it was the perfect day on the "private beach" snorkelling and sunbathing. Jean Pierre was a very polite, lovable host and offering self made, very tasty bread. Thank you for hosting us!

This is a perfect place for a quiet vacation. If you dream about a private Caribian beach - this is the place. This is the complete antithesis for an all included resort. It is basic but we had a wonderful 10 days vacation with our 5 years daughter.

If you are looking for paradise this is it! It is exactly as seen in the fotos and the host is just the nicest person ever! He help us with everything - from arrival to departure! Keep in mind that this place is in the middle of nowhere (which is great!) and the next supermarket is a bit far. But we would come back anytime!!! Thank you for everything jean pierre. It was truly a pleasure to meet you!

Jean Pierre is so kind person. He helped us with shopping and transport etc. We show us everything what we wanted. Every day morning he bringed us fresh bread.

We had a fabulous stay. Just 10 minutes drive from Samana. The bungalow was right on a beach in a calm cove great for swimming and snorkeling. We saw no one except our host Jean Pierre who brought us fresh baked bread each morning. We wished we had stayed longer. We will be back!

Amazing location. The house is exactly what I expected from the pictures and other guest comments. I definitely recommend this house.

Very good place, quiet and close to the beach. Excellent place for kids.

Monte Placido is an amazing place on top of a hill overlooking the coastline. The infinity pool is a nice size, perfect for a refreshing dip after a long day or an early morning peaceful swim. The view is truly incredible overlooking the mountains and the ocean in the far distance. We saw a rainbow almost everyday. Plus our kids really loved their pool and meeting some other kids there too. It was also nice to be able to use the grill area located by the pool and made dinner there on a few occasions. Our garden apartment was superb, with 4 separate bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms of them are on an open platform area which our kids enjoyed "bunk bed style." One bedroom room was away from the main living area, making it the parental suite and good for privacy. It also had its own bathroom. The outdoor area for lounging and gabble for eating was great too with a beautiful view of the mountains. The apartment is decorated simply buy tastefully, and is comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen and all you need for your cooking needs. The grounds are kept immaculately, by Jean Claude and his crew. The tropical gardens are immense and lovely with something blooming everywhere. The yoga cave is tucked away from the main grounds, built into the side of the hill. Really special place with gorgeous wood decking and my wife did her yoga there a few mornings. It would be the perfect place for a yoga retreat. Donald and Diana are amazing hosts, and guided us to destinations near by, such as Las Galeras for snorkeling and the amazing restaurant El Cabito, where we had the best fish a LA PLANCHA. Zip Lining at WALK THE PLANK. Beaches near by are all fantastic. Our whole family definitely recommends Monte Placido and we hope to be back one day. Happy New year.

After a ten day excursion in Dominican Republic I can honestly say this was the highlight of the trip for my boyfriend and I. This property is magical. Don was very patient (as we had some trouble getting there), knowledgeable about the area, and he even showed us his garden that is built around the property on the back of the mountain top! The Shiva yoga cave pictures don't even capture the true beauty of it. Everyone serious about yoga MUST make a trip up those beautiful mountains and enjoy the amazing layout, landscape and peace one feels there. What I also loved was that even though it's in the mountains, which means no mosquito attacks like you would right by the shore. Also on that note, the beaches were roughly a 7 minute drive (using the tracker that is Don and Diane's was so much fun (URL HIDDEN) is literally the best of both worlds. Just a warning however to those who have never traveled to Samana and aren't coming directly into the city or plan on making their own way there; check the bus times! My adventurous boyfriend and I tried to get there by public transport and it was a challenge. We came from la romana and no one told us the last bus to las terranas was early afternoon. Also, during the off season there's only 2 buses that leave to go towards the capital 8:45am and 3:30pm. Other than the bus fiasco, this was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I plan on making it back there very soon! Thanks again Don for everything, and I'm going to talk everyone's ear off about this phenomenal yoga retreat!

We had a wonderful trip to Las Terrenas in large part due to the great hospitality of Don and Diana and the stunning views at Monte Placido. The drive to many restaurants and beaches was short and easy. The local staff was particularly attentive and friendly- be sure to sign up for a massage from Julia; she does an amazing job.

Monte Placido is perfect place to stay to relax and to be away from everything , also if you need some "action" it takes 10 min to get to the town. The views around are stunning and Monte Placido is closely located to the beaches and waterfalls. Don is very friendly host, he gave us some tips about beaches, food and transportation around. It was also great to practice yoga in morning in yoga Shiva cave. We highly recommend this place to stay!

Wow.... you have to visit this place to truly appreciate how beautiful, peaceful and utterly relaxing it is. The views around the property are stupendous with so much greenery to be admired. I loved the open spaces of the property and it's blend with the natural surroundings. Don was very welcoming and pleasant to deal with and kindly showed me how to get my car up the very steep drive to the property which is an adventure in itself. My only regret was that I wasn't able to stay much longer but on my next return to the Samana Peninsular, this is the only place I can imagine to stay in and I can't wait to get back.

Diana and Don have one of the most magical place I've ever been to in Dominican Republic not only it is quite and extremely relaxing but they have a great set up to get you in whatever direction you would like your vacation to head into... Thank you very much hope I can visit soon again

Such a beautiful property!! The location is gorgeous and Diana and Don go above and beyond to make sure everything is set up before the trip, and to make you feel at home during your stay. We will definitely recommend to friends and will hopefully be back!! Thank you so much!

Fantastic Villas in Paradise This place is amazing! Our family spent four nights here in mid-April, in the Gardenia unit. These are Mediterranean style houses build on top of one of the many hills in this area. The views of the region and the ocean to the North are stunning. I believe the Gardenia unit is the only unit that does not have ocean view directly from the rooms, it looks over a lovely valley to the east. This unit also features a fenced yard and a bedroom with a separate entrance. The bedrooms are nicely decorated, they have ceiling fans and mosquito screens on the windows. There is also a little fountain next to an outdoor dining table. The grounds are stunningly landscaped; and the pool and yoga grotto are just beautiful. Just as wonderful are the hosts. Don gave us very helpful advice on what and how to see the attractions in the area, and what to avoid. This is a perfect base for exploring the entire Samana Peninsula. We visited 6 beaches during our visit, all of them nice in their own distinct way. We took out a Hobie cat from the LT Sailing Club, a nice perk when staying at Monte Placido. The zip line north of Samana and the waterfalls near El Limon are both very convenient from Monte Placido, and worth visiting. The day trip over to Las Galeras is a little over an hour, and a nice place to visit. Compared to the alternative of staying at a place in Las Terrernas, there is no comparison in my mind. LT has lots of cars, motorcycles, noise; worth a visit during the day, but you wouldn't want it to be the focus of your visit. If we are lucky enough to return to this area, we already know where we will be staying. My entire family wants to go back to Monte Placido!

I had been wanting to go to Vista Mare for a long time! I decided to go for my birthday weekend with my husband! What a peaceful place! The apartment is nicely decorated, very comfortable and super quite. It was so awesome to be sleeping and literally hearing the sound of the waves crashing. It was a magical experience. The view from the bedroom and the living room was stunning. The hotel has two beaches, very pretty. One is more quite than the other but equally beautiful. Those pictures do not make justice to the beauty of the beaches. Also there are two gorgeous pools in the restaurants that overlook the ocean. Elina always responded fast to my messages and was very helpful. Check in was very fast as well. The food at the restaurant was very good. Both my husband and absolutely loved this apartment and are already looking when we can come back!

Amazing views

This place was truly magical. My only regret was staying here only one night, due to time constraints. The view of the restaurant is breathtaking and the food was very good too. Looking forward on staying again at your beautiful place!

We had a wonderful time at vista mare. It is a really nice place, heaven on earth with a fantastic view and a really nice beach. The only thing is, we didn´t know that it is a hotel and the supermarket for example is nothing where you can buy some stuff for cooking. You have to go outside for that and the restaurant is really good but maybe a little bit expensive for people like us. And if i would have known that it is like that maybe I would book it as a hotel with all inclusive again.

What a beautiful place, even with bad weather it was a pleasant time I have spent...

We loved the stay at vista mare. It is really nice, awesome view, nice area. It is calm and you can enjoy the patio with jacuzzi. We drove to different great beaches. Elina and the staff is really nice, we felt safe any time. We recommend the stay and maybe we will be back one day for whale watching :)

This was a lovely place to stay, with truly picturesque views. It was so quiet, we felt like we were the only guests (besides the cats). The beach is beautiful but the waves were rough, so we swam in the two pools. We went out of the complex to eat, both in Samana by the waterfront and in Las Galeras. Playa Rincón is definitely worth a trip if you are driving! Overall, it's a great place to visit if you like nature and quiet!

Very nice location, the beach is one of a kind!

Great views! Staff was friendly and scenic overlook is exceptional

A very nice place. Apartment with amazing view and all we can hope to have a nice stay... To recommend. See you for the whale season hopefully...

Great place! Very peaceful. It has everything you need inside. If you like adventures and knowing new places, everything around 30-40mins away.

Nice place not having a working fridge was terrible.

Beautiful place, spotless, the service was great, people friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

E lugar, las appartamentos y la reception todo son en nivel y servicio muy bien. Por comer rica hay mucho potencial por hacer mejor. La cualidad de comida no era en el nivel del precio.

Excelente lugar para descansar y pasar un tiempo tranquilo. Excelente vista, amenidades, apartamento. Muy serviciales en la residencia. Gracias por tan buen fin de semana.

Lugar muy bonito! Mejor que en las fotos. Pero la atención al cliente deja un poco que desear, se puede mejorar. Excelente lugar muy recomendable, mejor que en la fotos.

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!

We had a very nice stay in Las GalerasWe enjoyed our stay very much! We had a nice, dominican house with a perfect sea view. Everything in the house was as expected, as you can see on pictures. If we have to come back to Las Galeras, we will definitely come back to this place.

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.

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.

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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Amazing BRAND NEW home. Feels very safe inside. Clean, modern and fun vibe to the home. Great for families and groups vacationing. 5-10 min walk to shops and bars. Quiet place. Great view of the ocean and some of the city. Take advantage of a place for a great price.

Wonderful place to stay with super attendant local support. Great place, awesome view, nice home, modern appliances, good internet and and an awesome patio ... we will plan to stay again.

La pasamos muy bien en casa de Virgen, el alojamiento es muy bonito y comodo, y la asistencia para la reserva por parte de virgen fue excelente!

Vivienda recién construida, seguridad, las fotos dicen lo que es en realidad. Fresco, buen ambiente.

It was nice and tipical DR accomodation, Caterina was nice, friendly person.She explained to me where is what.Waiting for us on the pier and catch a bus to Las Galeras from Samana, where her husband and nice son was waiting for us.Many thanks to 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!

Caterina is delightful...she is always around if you need her because she spends the day with her son Francesco, who we enjoyed so much. The room is basic but very comfortable with ample storage. The house is situated between both the pretty Playita beach and the town beach a short walk. Various trips and activities can be arranged..we took a very long horseback ride and went to see an impressive marble mine and the blow hole via motocoche. The weather gods didn't cooperate for a boat outing. Our stay here was the highlight of an incredible trip.

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend exploring Los Galeras from Caterina's home. This is the place to stay if you want to experience local life - she had the best tips for places to eat and go see! Caterina was fantastic about answering all of our questions beforehand and personally arranged our trips and transportation. We appreciated all the help and never had to worry if we were paying a fair price. The room is basic (exactly what the pictures showed) but had everything we needed to be comfortable. One of our favorite moments of the weekend was drinking Caterina's great Italian coffee and playing with Francesco while waiting out the rain storms. We hope to go back for another trip!

Caterina made us feel like a member of her family even before we got to meet her. Her adorable little boy, Francesco, was an absolute joy to keep us company during our stay. The place was quaint and comfortable, perfectly located near beaches, restaurants, and bars. Caterina was very helpful in showing us all the best places in Las Galeras and Samana. I absolutely recommend this place to any prospective visitors looking for a chill place to stay during your vacation to the Dominican Republic. You seriously cannot go wrong with such an affordable price for the amount of hospitality and sheer love we were given during our stay. I'll definitely keep the memories I made here close to my heart. Thank you Caterina, Rivier, and Francesco!!

I had a wonderful stay in Las Galeras and with Caterina and her family!! The room is just as pictured and perfect for one or two travelers, you get lots of light and a wonderful breeze so I was never hot a night. I would recommend some ear plugs if you are late sleeper and not used to Roosters in the morning :) It it s a night easy walk to two amazing beaches and close to the main strip of town. Caterina and her family were amazing! They are so kind and very helpful in answer questions about Las Galeras and they surrounding area. Caterina even set up transport for me to the airport! I would highly recommend this listing and hopefully I'll be back!

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.

Great hosts ! Are stay with Caterina and Abad was very good. They looked after us like we were family. Very generous people and very very helpfull. I definetly recommend to go and stay with them.

We have used Airbnb for more than 15 stays in 7 countries and this was without a doubt the most incredible experience of them all. Roberto's place was a bit hard to get to in a Kia Picanto, but we made it and we understand that the road is being improved. The effort was oh so worth it, though. Situated at the to of a mountain on the edge of the city Cocuyo commands a view of the entire bay including Cayo Levantado and, while there were no whales to be seen during our visit, I'm certain that if there were they would be visible from the terrace. Roberto and his staff are wonderful. They welcomed us like we were family, but treated us like honored guests. The food and drink were fresh and delicious: we had fresh fruit and marvelous local eggs with breakfast, and fresh fish from the bay at dinner. I will never forget having coffee on the terrace and enjoying the spectacular view of the sunrise illuminating the bay. We travel almost exclusively with Airbnb specifically because we want to avoid all-inclusive resort-like experiences, and even hotels. We like unique and distinctive properties, the freedom to stock the fridge with our own preferred drinks and make our own food, and to feel like we are experiencing a place honestly rather than in a sanitized format for squeamish travelers who balk at the unfamiliar. Roberto's place was more like joining a family for a few days than staying at a hotel or resort. We arrived late on the first night and Roberto had waited for us to arrive to make dinner, which he himself cooked (fresh fish in a coconut sauce with rice)! His young son stopped by and said hi while we sat on the patio next to a roaring fire of coconut husks, and Hamlet heated water for my wife to shower. The food and drink we had on premise was all very reasonably priced, and if you're lucky Roberto might even offer to take you sailing on the bay…

Roberto's place is located up high in the mountains and it is recommended to have an SUV to get up there since it is a rural road. The road should be improved soon. However, as you reach the top, the views are stunning and it feels like paradise. There are multiple small houses in which you are staying and they make you feel very cozy. Roberto and the staff make you feel like you aren't a guest, but a friend staying at their place. They offer excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner with different drinks. We really enjoyed our trip to Samana and can't wait to go back and enjoy more of what this place offers!

This place honestly is close to paradise, the pictures don’t even show how beautiful it is. Could be tough to get there though, as the only way is a very challenging gravel road (4WD recommended), pick-up in Samana could be arranged. The “typical Dominican” wooden cabins are literally situated at the hill with a stunning view over the bay, amazing nature far off any city/village. Simple but very comfortable and lovely decorated rooms and public areas…relaxing and welcoming atmosphere plus amenities such as billard and a pool. The hosts are super nice and helpful and made our stay more than comfortable. This is a real secret escape and couldn’t be recommended enough.

Although the location is a bit remote, Roberto went out of his way to assist us by picking us up. The view is amazing and the host very accommodating. Close to all the tours and the host also has access to boat tours. We did the zip line tour and boat tours going to the Haitises and the Cayo levantado island, great experiences. I would also recommend the bakery from a little stand in the town called D'vieja(local gem). If you want to explore most of what the Samana bay has to offer, then this is one of the best places to stay for the price. Rooms are more than what I expected for the views alone and they have private showers and living room area. Great for a couple's private retreat or a group looking for the fun outdoors experience in Samana.

Roberto was very communicative, explained everything about our arrival and made sure we were doing good the next day.

The food, the views, and the hospitality are top notch. We stayed there for one night and ended up coming back for another night to enjoy the amazing view for the sunset and the sunrise. The breakfast included will satisfy any traveler and the drinks are reasonably priced and well made. Roberto and the staff were amazing and hospitable making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this place.

Roberto was a really nice host and cared for us. Also the place is just amazing. The stunning view and the comfy lounge area are perfect for relaxing. Thanks Roberto.

The setting for this bnb is absolutely gorgeous. The hosts keep everything very clean and orderly; the grounds are well groomed. An SUV, truck or motorcyle is a must to travel the last 3km to the bnb. A car doesn't have enough clearance for the rocks, ruts and holes in the road. The amenities are as listed and make for a comfortable stay. The hosts are very helpful and friendly.

Perfect place to stay!If you are looking for some real contact with nature this beautiful young couple will definitely make it happen :) Accommodation is amazing and you will love outside shower under the night sky.There is lot of to do,Ben is offering excursions to waterfalls or horse riding to the beach.He is very friendly and easy-going so dont hesitate to meet him! ;) Only issue is that GPS doesnt show right direction - you should go to El Limon and next to the "natural pool" turn it to dusty road. Benjamin thank you very much for making us feel like at home! :) Hope to see you guys again!

This place is great great great to disconnect from all the noise and the cities rush. As a Dominican i can assure this place is totally well priced. Other plus points: - Its also really near to El Salto El Limon (beautiful waterfall) - Ben its helpfull and friendly. - This ecolodge has the amenities that you need to enjoy the nature and not to be uncomfortable (wich is hard to find). - We had dinner over Bens, it was delicious and the price was fair. -You should get there by car, if you dont have one im sure Ben can help you to get there. Planning already my second visit :)

The Ecolodge is a fantastic place to stay if you're on the peninsula and want to stay near the El Limon waterfalls. Finding the lodge was a little difficult - the small town of El Limon has a lot of little roadways that aren't well marked and don't appear on your GPS, so finding the entrance to the lodge can be tricky. Look for signs pointing you in the right direction in town - I know Benjamin is working on getting them put up! Once you get to the lodge, it's a little slice of eco paradise. Beautiful common areas, lodges, and scenery - all done in an entirely sustainable manner. Ben offered to do a private tour of the main El Limon waterfall, as well as three other secret waterfalls that are typically passed over. This was definitely the way to go. Go early! it gets super busy as the day heats up. All in all had a great stay with Ben and we will absolutely return if we are ever in the area.

Muy agradable el alojamiento en las cabañas de Benjamín, ideal si quieres pasar unos días de desconexión de la ciudad y entrar en contacto con la naturaleza.

Excelente lugar!

Alfredo's place was a great choice. The amenities, its location and service were superb! Alfredo picked my friend and I up from the bus station and show us a little of the town, which was very kind of him as it helped us locate the places were visiting. Back at the apartment, everyone was also very kind and helpful at all times. It definitely made our stay quite enjoyable and will certainly book with Alfredo again if we find ourselves back in Samana.

Alfredo was the ultimate host. We were treated like family by he and his staff. We rode out hurricane Irma there and Alfredo made sure we were safe and had everything we needed. The apartment was absolutely perfect! We wouldn't hesitate to have the opportunity to stay there again!

Alfredo was the perfect host at his beautiful apartment. He and his staff were the kindest and most helpful! We were treated like family and Alfredo made sure we were safe and taken care of as we rode out Irene. I hope to make it back to Samana and if so I will definitely return to Alfredo's place. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his place to everyone!

Casa molto bella e centrale per visitare Samana. Internet WI-FI veloce. Acqua calda 24h/24h. Host gentile, simpatico e accogliente. Bellissima vista sul mare.

Alfredo é un host eccellente e la casa é stata comodissima, con una splendida vista!! Ottimo soggiorno :-)

Iana was a wonderful host. The apartment is beautiful and I've neve had better views of anything in my life! Simply breathtaking. The only two problems were that the cleaning service did not come and clean before our arrival. After mentioning it to Iana, she promptly sent them back. Once cleaned, the place went from pretty to gorgeous. The last problem was with the wifi. It's advertized as having wifi, however it's hard to connect to and once you do, it isn't reliable and disconnects all the time. It was this way all over the property. my friend needed it for work and when she asked the reception office about the wifi their response was some days it's good. Some days it's bad. I think it would be better to not say there's no wifi since it's not dependable. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Iana was such a wonderful host. I took a very last minute trip to the Dominican Republic and she was able to be flexible and change my dates of the stay without any pushback which was very important to me. The space was beautiful. The food offered at Vista Mare was good, the views were stunning, and the beach was safe and private. Thanks to Iana I had an incredible last night in the DR.

The home and the grounds of the condominium were absolutely breathtaking and a true paradise. Iana's place is adorable and has the most incredible views. You can get beach towels from the reception but you need to bring your own bath towels. Also, the stove is turned off at 3 o'clock - high is 4 o'clock and then it goes down from there. It was not intuitive to us. There is also a special switch above the washer/dryer that needs to be turned out for hot water in the shower. The place is not too close to much so it is advisable to have a car, moped, or some form of transportation. It is however, perfectly advisable to spend the entire time on the condominium/resort grounds. There are 2 amazing pools, 2 quite private and beautiful beaches, a jacuzzi, a gym, and a delicious restaurant and bar that makes amazing cocktails. Also - this is on a mountain. It is quite a hike both up and down! Iana was very easy to interact with and helpful when we needed it. We absolutely would return back to Samana and staying at Iana's place would be high on our list.

I went there with my girlfriend and is an amazing place to stay with a fabulous ocean view, 100% recomended

Iana's place is very comfortable, spacious and with an incredible balcony facing the private beach 2 minutes walk from the flat. Great walk in shower and king size super comfy bed. Vista Mare is the ideal combination of the luxury of a resort but with the privacy and exclusivity of a second holiday home. We were the only guests at Vista Mare so we had the gym, restaurant, pool and private beaches just for us. Supermarket is small and expensive so if you are planning to prepare breakfasts or meals there buy food and water from Samana's supermarket. Iana was really helpful and answered every question we had within minutes. Highly recommended and great value.

Iana's apartment was clean, pretty, and very peaceful. The view and location is amazing the staff at Vista Mare were very friendly and helpful!

Iana's place is beautiful. She had a large 1 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor, which overlooked the private beach. The kitchen was great, and the optional meal plan package allowed us to get room service, and reheat leftovers like serious vacationers. We brought our own snorkel gear and where able to see fish on the coral and rocks towards the east side of the beach. At night, you can see the Milky Way and many constellations. We had great service and large, tasty portions at the restaurant. The pools located at the clubhouse were clean and made the view look endless. Iana's place had tons of DVDs and super strong AC. We had the best time and I hope to be back soon.

Iana's place is really fabulous and romantic.The view from the big balcony is unique and the sound of waves meeting the beach is addictive.The compound was very quiet this time of the year,so we had the beach to ourselves. The appartment is modern and clean with all facilities one may need for self-catering. We had a good workout in the gym viewing the sea and a swim after in the infinity pool. Warmly recommend the place!!!

Our experience at La pequeña villa chula en la Finca was very special. We were looking to escape NYC winter for some rest and relaxation in the sun. We did not imagine how tranquil and peaceful the property is which is very secluded, up in the mountains. The view from our room was magical and we had our own fully equipped kitchen and small infinity pool to enjoy privately all day. Michael and Cristina are very friendly and accommodating hosts. They are longtime members of the local community and can show you an authentic experience in the town of Las Galeras or invite you to join in the fiesta in their communal dining/socializing area. There is wifi available, but only in the communal area. As New Yorkers, we were used to/expecting full and open wifi access, but in the end, it was a great opportunity to feel at least a little bit "off the grid," as they say. If you are looking for a special experience in Dominicana Paradise with breathtaking views and a warm welcome, this is the place for you.

This place is a true Dominican style get away from it all in paradise with the most amazing ocean view. If you are looking for tranquility, you are looking for a place WITHOUT the sound of motorcycles cars traffic people radios or any of the other usual sounds associated with the Dominican Republic this place is for you. Michael and his wife are so sweet so welcoming so lovely that they would make anyone that I can imagine feel welcome home. When I was there with my girlfriend we felt like we are part of the family. There are many bonuses about this property that not all mentioned on this website. Michael has about a 14 acre property with organic fruit and vegetables growing everywhere..they have a little livestock area away from the homes for eggs and such that will give you organic breakfast and fruit and juice every day. Michael's property is also with direct view of where the whales pass during the mating season into the bay of (URL HIDDEN) January through March I believe is the peak times. Our bedroom had direct access to a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean as well as a nice kitchen for cooking. The local Dominican people in this area are warmhearted loving kind people. I felt very comfortable in this place in this area. This place is mounted up on the cliff so beautiful and it's very breezy so make sure you bring a sweatshirt for the night And your swimsuit for the day time for swimming in the infinity pool which feels very natural. At night time looking at the stars it almost seems like you're in space with a crystal-clear view of the Milky Way and many other stellar bodies. Our room did not have a TV this place is for getting away from it all if you need to recharge rejuvenate reconnect and center yourself this will be the perfect place such a thing. The rooms and the grounds here are Dominican style and simple there are made from natural materials found locally in the Dominican Republic. It's not a pristine white washed ultra modern resort, it is a real authentic natural Dominican experience, try walking here without any shoes you love it. There are plants of all kinds everywhere. I believe Michael will put up a website soon so try googling around perhaps you will find it. The photos here do not do justice to the beauty of this place, You must come and experience it for yourself. We got so lucky because when we came Michael and his wife were making some nice dinners and as a bonus we ended up having dinner with them most days which was excellent thank you so much. So I just want to thank Michael and his wife and God and the universe for delivering me and my girl to our new friends In Las Galeras. I hope they become your friends too.

This property and our hosts were awesome. We arrived a bit stressed due to a car issue and Michael was waiting for us by the main road with a smile and a beer. He arranged for us to hire in a meal for the evening (we were done with driving). He also arranged a local tour and hike for us and worked with my boyfriend to plan a few awesome surprises for my birthday. Fabulous. Also, we speak very little Spanish so it was great to be able tochat with Michael about the region and recommendations.We loved the accommodations - there were two whole walls of windows and we experienced some of the most beautiful sunrises and home cooked breakfasts on our porch. There were next to no bugs which helps city dwellers like us adjust. We even so whales from the deck. This was my first airbnb experience and I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're coming to the DR, be sure to stay here.

Definitely a must stay!!! The views are more breathtaking than the pictures show. The room was very clean, and the whole house and grounds are well kept. The breakfast every morning is fresh and delicious. The location is second to none. We stayed at various other locations throughout the island, and Michael's house, and the surrounding area is by far the best. The nearby beaches are not only the nicest on the island, but the nicest I've seen anywhere in the world. Michael created a very relaxing, positive, and safe environment for us. If you're looking to get away and relax, this is definitely the place to stay. When I go back to Dominican Republic, there's no other place I'll stay. On a personal level, the host, Michael and his wife are beyond friendly and fun to be around. They speak multiple languages and go out of their way to make you feel welcome and help you find all the local joys that las galeras holds. They have a great outlook on life and are the type of people you'd want to surround yourself with. Michael even arranged to have a personal chef make us an amazing 3 course meal and serve it to our kitchen every night for cheaper than most restaurants we visited. I'll definitely be back and suggest you choose this place to stay.

Such a wonderful place! This was our favorite place in the Dominican and we will definitely come back! We were very thankful for the day your Roberto, the grounds keeper have us. I highly recommend doing that with him. Michael and Christina were both very sweet and funny people. You can't beat the view from your room...and we saw whales go by on our last day. Don't forget bug spray!

Loved the place! The room was super comfortable and it offered an amazing view. The owner was super nice and friendly. Truly, a priceless experience!

Michael's home, the property and view were even nicer than the photos. We were stunned and felt so fortunate to stay there for a few days. We will certainly be back!

1. The Villa is a lovely space that includes a large bedroom suite with modern bathroom, walk in closet and wrap around balcony with a panoramic view of the bay. 2. Outdoor Living area is under a large thatched roof perfect for enjoying the frequent breeze on a comfy sofa. 3. The Infinity Pool overlooks the bay and is a prime viewing area if you are lucky enough to be there during whale season. 4. The kitchen is a large full kitchen and dining area where the breakfast is served. Breakfast was more than satisfying including farm fresh eggs, fresh juices and local artisan bread. Michael and his wife Christina and his staff are warm and gracious hosts. They really exceeded all of our expectations with accommodations, food and warm personalities. Note the property is located at the end of a rocky dirt road but we managed just fine in a 2 wheel drive rental that had decent clearance. I highly recommend the Villa Chula.

Dominique was a great host. Nice apartment, it was great to have a kitchen to cook in after eating out the previous 5 days. Perfect location close the beach. Would definitely recommend.

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Dominique was a great host he explained us everything and was very kind. The apart hotel is exactly how it is described on airbnb and ideally located in front of the beach with a great view. Restaurants are nearby. we had a great stay.

My girlfriend and I came to stay here mid-June. The weather was beautiful the whole time, there is a walking path directly to the local beach and there are several other beaches within a short drive. Knowing a little Spanish will prove quite helpful but there are also several vendors in town who speak English. Most everyone we met was willing to help us in some way- sometimes we were pestered by captains and sales people at the beaches but never aggressively. I did not meet Dominique because he was out of town during my stay but his wife was lovely and helped us with everything we needed. I would recommend this to someone looking for something that's off the beaten path. You will experience more of the local culture by staying here instead of a resort.

This is a beautiful place near the beach. Breakfast is super good and the people who work there are all incredibly nice. Yolandi is a sweetheart and makes really delicious smoothies at the bar. He's also a bachatero, ask him about his music! I wish we could have stayed much longer. I would definitely recommend this place!

We stayed two nights and since we ended up with two separate airbnb reservations I'm reviewing them separately. This review is for the second night. After staying our first night we asked the woman caretaker if we were ok to book a second. She didn't speak English so we showed her the listing on AIRbnb and booked in front of her. When we booked it it was almost immediately accepted by Dominique, who was off site. We had some confusion after because she asked us to pay her cash for the full amount of the stay including the airbnb fee. We ended up finding another guest who could translate and told her she would have to either cancel our reservation or accept the payment through airbnb. She finally understood somewhat but still asked me to email Dominique. Which I did do, explaining to him the situation however I never had any response from Dominique.

We stayed one week at Dominque's La Isleta. Dominque and everyone at La Isleta are friendly and really helpful. Thank you Dominique for your help and a big thank you to Yolande for his patience with my terrible Spanish. The apartments have a good balance of peace and privacy and shared spaces. It's right next to the main pick up point for taxi's, guagua's and motoconchos to take you to Samana and also right next to the beach where boats can take you to Playa Rincon, etc. Playita beach is a 15 minute walk away. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. It's a brilliant place to stay while in Las Galeras. Highly recommended.

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!