Luxurious Family Style Fully Staffed Oceanside Vacation Villa
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Rental Overview |
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Smoking : No |
Pets : No |
| 5 Bedroom(s) |
4.5 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 15 |
| Bed Set Up: 3 Queen, 5 Twin, 2 Bunk Bed sets, 1 Folding Cot, 2 Cribs | | Square Footage of Rental: 4200 |
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Weekly Rates from 2310 to 5950 USD
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Property Information |
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If you love the beach and attentive maid service in a family style vacation villa with private pool and beatutiful panormaic ocean and mmountain views then you will love Villa Vista del Mar, a spacious 5 BR vacation villa just 125 yards from a beautiful Caribbean ocean beach. The surf is gentle and ideal for swimming. No worries about rip tides, undertow or strong currents. Just wonderful swimming!
Spacious living areas and multiple porches, sun decks & terraces let everyone spread out. You may find it difficult to pull yourself away from floating in the pool while sipping a pina colada, or from taking a nap in the hammock. You can relax on the massage table as the masseuse takes over.
Our charming seaside community is now home to "Ocean World", the Caribbean's largest and newest interactive marine aquatic park where you swim with dolphins, snorkel in a huge salt water aquarium, watch sea lions perform, or enjoy a wide variety of other activities. "Ocean World Marina & Casino", a 35 acre complex with casino, 5 Star fine dining, full scale marina, and an entertainment club house with spectacular Las Vegas style shows is also open. All this is just a 10 minute walk from the villa.
This is a wonderful destination for any size group because there is so much to see and do: all types of tours and adventures, golf, casinos & restaurants. And unlike other Caribbean islands everything is still resonably priced. Babysitters for children cost $30 for a full day. Wonderful meals at local restaurants start are $10-15 per entree. The Dominican version of 'Cheers' is just down the street at an oceanfront thatched-roof restaurant called Chris & Madys.
You'll find the Dominicans are well-deserving of their reputation for friendliness and hospitality; they go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their country. It doesn't matter if you don't speak Spanish. Guests have always managed and enjoyed the experience of being exposed to the culture of this beautiful country and its people.
So if you have an adventurous heart and truly enjoy being a part of the country you're visiting, come to Villa Vista del Mar at Playa Cofresi. Just be prepared to relax and enjoy, as you fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up with the songbirds
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| Additional Rate Information - | Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
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Rates include Housekeeper/Cook
LOW SEASON May/01-Dec/14
Weekly $2310(up to 6 Guests)
Daily $ 330(up to 6 guests)
Includes all tax and tips
Add $50/night each add'l guests
PEAK SEASON Dec/15-Apr/30
Weekly $3500(up to 8 Guests)
Daily $ 500(up to 8 guest)
Includes all tax and tips
Add $50/night each add'l guests
HOLIDAY SEASON Dec/ 20-Jan/05
Weekly $5950(up to 15 guests)
Includes all tax and tips
Additional night $850
Maximum # guests is 15
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| Property Notes Availability |
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| Property Amenities |
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- Air Conditioning
| - Balcony
| - Beach Access
| - Beach Chairs
| - Beach Towels
| - Ceiling Fan(s)
| - Cook
| - Housekeeper
| - Linens Provided
| - Mountain View
| - Ocean View
| - Patio
| - Porch/Lanai
| - Tile Floors
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- Blender
| - Coffee Maker
| - Dishwasher
| - Dryer
| - Filtered Water/Ice
| - Full Refrigerator
| - Grill/BBQ
| - Hair Dryer
| - Ice Maker
| - Iron
| - Ironing Board
| - Microwave
| - Stove
| - Toaster
| - Washer
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- Alarm Clock
| - Cable TV
| - CD Player
| - Copy Machine
| - DVD Player
| - Internet Access
| - Stereo
| - Telephone
| - TV
| - VCR
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| Property Activities |
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Nearby Activities And Services Include:
Babysitting, Groceries, Restaurants, Craft-Shopping,
Beaches, Beachcombing, Surfing, Snorkeling, Scuba-Diving
Sailing, Water-Skiing, Wind-Surfing, ParaSailing,
Whitewater, Rafting, Gambling-Casinos, Golfing,
Bicycling/Biking, Bird-Watching, Mountain-Climbing,
Fitness-Center, Gym, Spa services, Massage-Therapist, Scenic-Drives,
Caves, Forests, Rain-Forests, Ocean, Museums, Churches,
ATM/Bank, Medical-Services, Hospital, Theme-Parks,
Water-Parks, Ruins, Whale-Watching, Sight-Seeing,
Cigar-Tours, White water rafting and Jeep-Safaris.
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| Testimonials |
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Cindy,
Thank you so much for the use of the Villa. We had a wonderful time.
I knew that having a cook and maid would be a bonus, but I didn't realize just how much I would come to appreciate it. It truly made this a vacation like one I've never had before. It was like going out to a restaurant every morning, afternoon and evening but never having to choose where to go, never having to primp to go out, or having to be drill sergeant to get everyone moving and out the door. Nelsida and Mercy worked so hard to make this relaxing for us.
While I enjoyed the white water rafting, beaching, and horseback riding, the service from Nelsida and Mercy is considered my favorite thing. We are deeply greatful to them. And Julio is most knowledgeable, dependable and personable. They are all great people and we all truly enjoyed them. You are fortunate to
have such a dedicated, hardworking staff. But then I am sure you take care of them well and that is why they are such.
The villa is beautiful! And it fit our family and our lifestyle perfectly. The outside patio and pool were
our favorite spots. We also found the Dominican people to be very lively and happy. They always madeus feel comfortable. It is very obvious how much they appreciate tourists.
Thank you again for such a wonderful stay! We hope we may be back again soon. Or at the least, may have some referrals to give you for some friends.
Take care! It's back to reality for us now!
Cindy Graham
(fraziercyn@yahoo.com)
11/26/07
I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had in the DR. Your home is beautiful, and Julio, Nelsida, Mercy and Gabino couldn't have been more gracious and attentive. Both my sister-in-law and I agreed that it is the most relaxing vacation that we have ever been on!
I would like to rent the villa next year again for Thanksgiving week 2008 (Sat Nov 22 through Sat Nov 29th, 2008.) Can you let me know if it is available, and what the rental fee for 8 guests would be?
Thanks...please feel free to use my as a reference for your villa, especially for any families that are wondering or concerned about bringing kids. Our kids had a blast and I felt incredibly comfortable at all times with them in all the places that we went.
Thanks.. looking forward to your reply regarding next year.
Laura
NOV 2007
Laura, Woodbury MN
(lauralyons@comcast.net)
11/26/07 Cindy,
I will send you a longer email in a few days. We loved our vacation in your beautiful home, and your staff was everything you had promised! Our week together was everything we hoped for - hanging out, enjoying the pool, evening card games, enjoying the pool, reading multiple books, the beach close by, time with the grandchildren, and the good food from Nelsida and Mercey.
Your Villa is five stars; it made our vacation,
Ginny, Seattle WA
(ginnype@comcast.net)
10/25/07 I will like to let it be known that this was the best vacation i've been on. The staff was so good to me and my friends that we all agreed that it would be nice to take them home with us. I would recomend this trip to anyone who is looking to relax and enjoy very good cooking.
Kempton Wells
09/01/07 Dear Cindy,
I will say that the pictures don’t do justice to the home. I realize that when letting a house be used by so many strangers, one must leave this rather child-proof, but your home delivers just enough warmth to feel comfortable yet an astute sensitivity to ruffians that relieved me of a vigilant eye on the kids for fear of them damaging things. I especially appreciated much of the art that adorned the walls. Obviously, someone in your family has a discerning eye and some good local contacts. By the way I love your Villa Orientation Books
As for Julio’s absence (due to illness) I’m not really sure what he would have done that wasn't attended to. I'm assuming that the handsome young man who cleaned the pool was his son. Admittedly, I was a bit concerned about your property on the night of the storm. (Hurricane Dean) Oddly, I was kind of hoping that we might get hit with the hurricane just for the excitement and experience. I didn't know if I should make some effort to bring in furniture. But as it turned out, the winds were not too disruptive and your property was fine, except for some rain coming in the north side windows, which Nelsida promptly tidied up anyway. At 53, I do look at many of the places we travel to as possible second homes to spend some quality time, and obviously the DR is certainly one of them, although I think I might still be a bit partial to Panama or Costa Rica and they don't seem to have much hurricane issues at all.
John went shopping with Nelsida a few times and I fear he may have given her a bit too much instruction. It seemed to me that the few times she was left to her own devises, things were much more to my liking. I suppose that was one shortcoming of bringing a native chauvinistic Dominican along for the ride. Something tells me I may have enjoyed her fried-yucca delectables a bit too much, and needed to have them taken away from me before I needed an extra airplane seat for the trip home.
Both of the women (Nelsida and Mercy) were so lovely and attentive, and ever so professional and discreet. Even though I well understand the roles of domestic help, I found myself embarrassed watching the children quickly adapting to being waited on like spoiled brats. And I must admit that having someone clamoring to fill my coffee cup was even a tad unsettling for me. Clearly, they know what a great position they have with you. Cindy, to be sure, they both serve you well.
Like the words that are constantly repeated in your letters of appreciation, I too, wished I could have stowed Nelsida, Mercy and Julio Jr. into my luggage.
One of my favorite moments was upon arrival, when Gabino greeted us with his tried-and-true line “Welcome Home”; what a wonderful touch. Clearly, my saddest moment was departing. Thanks again for the use of your home. Of course, I am happy to be an indisputably positive reference if you should ever choose.
Ralph Potente, Oyster Bay Cove, NY
(rpotente@oysterbaycove.org)
07/16/07 Cindy
I wanted to send you an email to tell you how much we LOVED your home. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful your extended family is at the house. Julio, Mercy and Nelsida are just the most wonderful people and it was sad to leave them yesterday, it felt like they were a part of our family. They were so good to us and the food that they cooked was the most wonderful in the world. I have a request for a couple of the recipes if you don't mind. The fried yucca, how they made the beans so tasty and the paella.
I also wanted you to know that Gus was awesome! He set us up on a horseback trip, jeep safari so we could see Dominica life and climb the waterfall and we also went snorkeling and to Ocean World. He was terrific and most pleasant with all of us. I can tell how you Daddy fell in love with the place, this will definitely be somewhere we come back to again and again.
If anyone ever needs a reference for your home, please feel free to contact me as I will give you a reference. We are all trying to figure out how to come back next year. I also would like for you to know that we thought the paintings in the house were stunning, the ones done by your Mother are beautiful. We had asked Julio where we might go to buy one and he told us that it was your Mom :-)
Thank you again for sharing your home with us and allowing us to be a part of the Dominican life and meet Julio, Nelsida and Mercy. If you are talking to them, please, please tell them again that we appreciated everything that they did for us and made us feel at home in their country.
Best Wishes,
Dawn, Cumming Georgia
(Dawn.Buttrum@med.ge.com)
06/19/07 Positive
Hi Cindy,
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail about our trip. We had a fabulous time! I wish I could be back there right now. Thanks so much for everything on your end. Julio, Nelsida and Mercey took such great care of us--they're truly wonderful people.
Having been to the house before, I cannot really think of anything that didn't meet our expectations. Here are a few random thoughts I had meant to share with you...
--Good call on the new air conditioning! Our week was pretty hot--and we used them. And we were happy with the improvements to the house!
--Did I mention that Nelsida, Julio and Mercey are FABULOUS. And Gabino came by to check up on things, he is so nice.
-As for the food shopping situation, I am not sure how most of your guests work it, but we really had Julio do almost all the shopping. We did do one stop by the market almost for fun (and bought junk food!) but I think that's the way to go. We paid him for each trip and had everything we needed.
--We went to dinner and played a few rounds of blackjack at the casino. Nice place!
--We did the tour of the Gri Gri Lagoon, and we didn't like it. We LOVED the Playa Grande part--it was so beautiful--but the van ride was really uncomfortable (very hot and slow) and the lagoon and boat ride was nothing great.
--We went horseback riding, per your recommendation in the mountains, and it was a blast!
Cindy, thanks a million! Your house has now hosted two of our best vacations ever. Feel free to use me as a reference--I just LOVE the
house, and I think it's a fabulous vacation. I am telling MY friends and
family--
Thanks for everything,
Keith, New York, NY
01/08/07 Hi Cindy,
Villa Vista del Mar was everything I expected - and more. Julio, Nelsida, Macy and Jose are fantastic. My one daughter adopted Jose and checked with us everyday to make sure he ate and had something to drink. She understands and speaks more Spanish than I do so they got on very well. Everyone spoke a little so it was fun trying it out. I usually ended up by resorting to sign language.
The villa was lovely and the art work beautiful. The terraces and pool made it delightful to just sit and take in the scenery. All of the activities went well. Iguana Mama turned out to be a very good choice for cascading. The five grandchildren that went (ages 22-28) had a marvelous time. I had to take Adrienne to Medico because she jumped off a 35 ft. cliff into the water and tore a membrane in her ear causing it to bleeding. The experience with Medico was a good one and after a shot to dry up the fluid, and some ear drops, she was as good as new in a couple of hours.
When we arrived it was pouring rain but that was a good thing. The guides said normally there wouldn't be water at all 27 falls and they had only taken a couple of tours all the way. They said it was an awesome experience. Swimming with the dolphins was great fun as was the horseback riding and catamaran trip. The mountain was cloudy everyday except for the day they decided to take the tram up to the top and then it was crystal clear until they came back down.
Leaving was difficult. I can see why your family love the Dominicans as they are truly gentle people.
We brought back a lot of very special memories and hope to return sometime soon. You were very helpful in the planning of our vacation and I thank you so very much. Please give my best to your mother and tell her that her love for Cofresi is now shared by 10 more people. Another thing we came back with was a taste for Nelsia's yucca. Justin is going to try to recreate it since they have a Caribbean market near by; however we're pretty sure it won't be recognized as anything close to Nelsia's. We all truly loved your staff.
You have every right to be extremely proud of your Dominican family. Not only are they hardworking but their honesty and friendliness is superior.
Regards,
Darla Knoll
12/01/06 Dear Cindy, Lenore and Family,
Our vacation was beyond amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and comfortable home with our family. Cofresi villa is beautiful on so many levels. Not just because its a beautiful home but the energy and spirit in that house is one of love and peace and togetherness!
Your staff treated us like family, leaving us with the desire to go back to the DR, not only to vacation, but to see them again. Our family will never forget this vacation.
My parents loved the country and the people, just as I thought they would.
My niece had the best birthday party she could dream of. We were fortunate enough to be able to share her day with some of Gabino's and Nelsida and Julio's children who were so thankful to be invited to share her birthday -- they even bought my niece a gift!!! Amazing people.
Cindy, EVERYTHING, was perfect. The birthday cake was HUGE and beautiful, with tons of Pony's on it. The piñata was a hit, the horses they brought, WOW. The band became friends with my Father who had them over on another night to play again.
The baptism was really beautiful too. Everyone in the church treated us like family. The genuinely showed joy for my niece and nephew to be baptised.
Julio, Gabino, Nelsida, Mercy, Jose and everyone who was there, was kind, generous, loving and very, very courteous. My Mom, as I predicted, enjoyed getting in the kitchen with Nelsida and Mercy to talk to them and help. She took it upon herself to take care of Jose. Everynight, she would serve his dinner and would give him water and fruit.
Nelsida's scooter was missing a light and my Mom had the pleasure of giving her money to fix it. These are the little things that truly added joy to our trip.
I went there with 2 suitcases and returned with one little one. It was my pleasure to give some of my clothes to Nelsida and Mercy and her kids.
What a trip! Ocean World was a blast, we were there early and were the last to leave. We spent countless hours in your lovely pool and enjoyed every day, every moment.
Once again, thank you for your willingness to share the love of your home and your staff! We cant wait to come back.
Adriana Moret, Silver Spring MD
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Cindy
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