We have stayed at several VRBO properties and many in the Dominican Republic. This was one of, if not the best.
The host, Sonia, was great to work with. Very responsive and provided a lot of information that made our stay enjoyable.
The unit is located in a nice, upscale property with very well-maintained grounds, three large/clean swimming pools and a small fitness center. The property is quiet as most of the units are only occupied on the weekends. The building is located toward the rear of the complex, away from the road, making it very quiet. The second-floor location provided more privacy, few insects and a nice view of the property. We always felt safe. There are 24/7 security guards and they even have crossing guards for the road going to the beach.
The wall of sliding glass doors providing lots of natural light. With the sliders open it is true indoor/outdoor living. The unit is open with more than enough space for 4 adults. The beds, pillows and linens were very comfortable. The towels were brand new. Appliances worked well, with the most unique, feature being the drinkable water dispenser in the refrigerator and icemaker.
Full disclosure, no place is perfect. The imperfections were minimal and did not impact our stay. The power would go out a couple of times each week, for less than a minute. The internet went down a couple of times a week for a few minutes. The hot water was instant when we first arrived but there were a few days when it took about 3-5 minutes to heat up. None were the fault of the unit but rather the service providers. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues. We called the service team and they were addressed in a few minutes.
Jacquelin the maid was great. She came twice a week and she could come everyday if wanted. She also shopped for and prepared three Dominican meals. The meals were very good.
Porto Restaurant, just across the street from the property and on the beach, was our favorite. We ate at many in-town restaurants, all were good, none had the atmosphere, vibe, look, food quality or fun staff like Porto. Special call out to their bar tenders. Ask for a beach front table (they are not on the sand which is a couple of steps away). We had one dinner, under the stars, listening to the waves and watching the Super Bowl on my laptop.
In summary, we would give this property, unit, area – 4.9 stars. We really want to return.