Soak in the sunshine & warm Caribbean breezes from this open-air, authentic Dominican home. Perfect for family vacations & weekend getaways. Enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive front porch, surrounded by lush tropical landscape, or take a short walk to the white sand beach & rolling turquoise waters. Spend the morning on the sand & lunch will be waiting for you when you return. Authentic Dominican meals prepared for you by our staff plus cleaning & laundry service means a true getaway.
The house invites you to truly experience the beauty of the area with doors and windows to open wide and let in the fresh tropical air. Indoor spaces and outdoor spaces become one. The home offers a feeling of grandeur combined with serenity and peace of mind. Enjoy natural, wide plank wood floors and vaulted ceilings with wood beams.
All (4) bedrooms (one is a loft) provide air conditioning. Primary bedroom offers a king bed and full adjoining bath with tile shower. Secondary bedroom offers a full bed, two single beds and full adjoining bath with tile shower. Cozy third bedroom provides a bunk bed with full bed on the bottom and single on top, plus adjoining full bath with tile shower. The fourth bedroom is a private loft with queen mattress.
Primary living space inside the home is a large living room with oversized doors on both ends which open to porches and let in the fresh seaside air. This space includes a pair of comfy couches, a table for 4 and a desk with high speed fios internet/wifi, provided at no cost. The primary living space outside (and undoubtedly the guest-favorite!) is the spacious front porch, strung with cafe lights. The porch offers a dining table for (8), couch and rocking chairs, twin hammocks, plus built in benches for extra seating. A galley style kitchen is fully stocked with all appliances and appointments - full sized refrigerator and stove with oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender, plus plentiful dishes, flatware, pots and pans. There is also a water dispenser to provide cooled or heated bottled water.
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
✩ VILLA JONA at The BEACH and TOWN, all in walking distance ✩
Las Terrenas
✩ VILLA JONA at The BEACH and TOWN, all in walking distance ✩
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, this holiday home is near the beach. Beach Garden Plaza and Plaza Rosada Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Iglesia Beach and Punta Popy Beach. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Playa El Anclón - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
Beach Garden Plaza - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Oriental Restaurante - 12 min walk
Rodizio - 12 min walk
Portofino Restaurante - 12 min walk
Flamboyan Pool Bar - 12 min walk
Boulangerie Francaise - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi on 7 December 2024 start from NZ$385, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa w/Cook! Sandy beach 150 meter walk / Wi-Fi located?
This family-friendly Las Terrenas holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa El Anclón and La Iglesia Beach. Beach Garden Plaza and Punta Popy Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Relaxing stop over at this lovely home with a beautiful, private beach a short walk from the house. Included a cook and housekeeper that took care of everything for us. Delicious authentic Dominican food! We will definitely be back when we have more time.
Timothy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! It was wonderful to have you at Casa del Mar. We hope to host you again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Christian Klueg
In 1998 when I was 17 years old my Dad had to speak at a conference in Puerto Plata D.R. My Mom was going with him so my parents pulled me out of school and brought me down. My neighbor, Barbara Weaver, owned a vacation home just a few hour drive from Puerto Plata and told my parents to take an extra few days and stay at her Portillo House. She didn’t have to ask twice, we were in. At 17 this trip became my first real international experience and my love for the D.R. was started. Over the next 6 years I traveled many times to different parts of the D.R. for a mission trip with our church and interning one summer outside Santo Domingo. In 2005, Meg and I spent our honeymoon at the Portillo house. Meg and I spent a week at the house that I fell in love with in 1999. From 2005 to 2015 life happened. Busy at work, not much travel money in the budget and kids. My heart was calling me back to the D.R. Meg and I did a quick Punta Cana trip for a weekend with no kids. It re-ignited my love for the D.R. The next year I found the “Portillo House” on VRBO. I said “Meg we have to rent this house and take the kids”. We did just that. Over the next few years we vacationed multiple times at the house. Covid shut us down in 2020 but by spring of 2021 we were back in El Portillo at the beach. While there, Meg and I made the jump. We made an offer on the house. Five months later I was able to spend my 40th birthday weekend at the house before the upcoming closing. I did not have cold feet or second guesses, I was only excited to share this place with others, just as it had been shared with me.
We are excited for you to enjoy this slice of heaven that has been such a big part of our lives.
Why they chose this property
The close proximity to the beach and gated community makes it great for families and for couples looking for a quiet getaway. We love the fact that it is a single family home with its own yard. There is so much to do in the area as well. We love to mountain bike, hike to the waterfall, zipline, surf or just drive around and find remote beaches. Las Terrenas is close and gives plenty of opportunity to go out and enjoy the night life and shopping.
What makes this property unique
One of the biggest if not the #1 feature of the house is the full time cook and housekeeper. Yisel is the soul of the house and will make your vacation one to remember. You won't need to cook or clean. Just sit back and enjoy yourself and Yisel will take care of the rest!