Casa del Río, El Portillo, Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

A unique beachfront house with amazing views just a few steps from the sea in El Portillo, Las Terrenas, Samana in Dominican Republic. A stream runs under this beautiful house which features 3 bedrooms with the following setup:

• 1 Master bedroom with one king size bed, A/C, ceiling fan and a bathroom.
• 2 Guests rooms with two(2) queen size beds each and A/C, ceiling fan and a bathroom.

With an organic arquitecture, this house was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater House. It's high ceilings, large windows and open interior leads you to a breathtaking sea view, while the sound of the stream is present around the house.

This property is made of wood with a cluster type construction, where the social areas and the bedrooms are completely separate.

The interior design of the house is very simple according to the nature surroundings with white and sand tones, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment.

Casa del Rio is inside the private gated community of El Portillo Beach Club & Spa that provides 24 hrs security and a Beach Club with a pool.

The picturesque town of Las Terrenas is just 3 miles away where you will find seaside restaurants, bars, grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacy, ice cream shops, french bakeries, coffee shops, banks and different convenient stores.

You can get around by bike, quads or taxi. All types of transportation rentals are available in Las Terrenas and can be arranged with your local host.

Transportation is available to/from the airport upon request at an additional cost.

Holidays require more than 3 nights of stay. Christmas and New Years a min. of 10 nights.

HOUSE RULES

Please read carefully the following house rules and important information about our property:

▪ The maximum capacity of the house is 6 guests; no additional person, child or staff/nanny is permitted. Violation of this rule may result in having to abandon the property plus a penalty fee staring from $500usd.

-The total amount of persons allowed in the house including visitors is 10 persons. Any special activity or event should be consulted with your host as it may require additional surcharge.

-For MONTHLY rentals (28 nights and longer) electricity is NOT included, meter reading is taken upon check-in and check-out.

-Casa del Rio has 2 staff members that will be with you in the house from 8:15am to 4:00pm daily to help you around and make more pleasant your stay. They both will have one free day per week for long weekly rentals. No other staff is allowed in the house including maids or nannies.

-Rami and Nelson will help you with the following:

*To set up the dining table for breakfast, lunch and dinner
*To help in the kitchen with food provided by the guest.
*To clean the rooms and bathrooms and make the beds every day.
*Supply drinking water in the bedrooms every night.
*Change/replace linens (sheets and towels) every 3 days.
*Clean and organize the property every day.
*To have the chaise lounges and beach chairs ready for you on the beach.
*To serve drinks, snack or food provided by the guest.
*To help you slide the bedroom's a/c plastic panels for your comfort. THE A/C IS INCLUDED ONLY TO USE AT NIGHT, ANY FURTHER USE WILL BE BILLED ADDITIONALLY as electricity is very expensive in the area.
*Rami is available to prepare and cook for you under your request and with the food you provide her at the following additional costs: US$10.00 per lunch for max 6 guests and US$10.00 per dinner for max 6 guests. Payment should be made directly to her in cash daily.

- We include as courtesy one bottle of 5 gallons of water for your stay, once finished you can purchase more directly to the Beach Club and they will deliver it to you. Payment must be made directly to them. If you need help ordering it, Nelson can help you.

-In case you need help doing laundry, our staff can help you but you need to supply the detergent. You must pay our staff directly for this service, ask them for the total beforehand as it varies.

-As the house is inside a residential community you must obey with the following:

*No parties or high volume music that disrupt neighbors.
*Using other parking spots than the ones assigned to the house.
*Litter or use glass bottles in the beach. *No pets.
*Inappropriate conduct
*Use of weapons, harpoon or spear fishing.
*Quiet hours from 9pm to 9am

-Guest is responsible of inspecting the house upon arrival. Any loss or damage caused to the property during your stay must be covered or replaced before your check out.

-Any or all the services you hire during your stay are at your own risk as well as walking outside the property. It is your responsibility to make sure the services and rentals you hire are safe and reliable.

- NO smoking inside the rooms.
- NO pets allowed.

-Check-in time: 3pm
-Check-out time: 12 noon