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We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana

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A swimming pool with a thatched-roof hut, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sea.
A pathway leading to a pool area surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained greenery.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a beach, clear waters, and a road leading to the houses.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple villas, a beach, and a swimming pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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El Frances, Samana
  • Place, Playa Grande
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Las Flechas
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, La Playita Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Samaná

Located in Samaná, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayo Levantado and Samana Bay. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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El Frances, Samana

What's nearby

  • Playa Grande - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Playa Las Flechas - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
  • La Playita Beach - 21 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Rincon Beach - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Boca el Diablo - 24 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rodizio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Monte Azul - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Las Caracolas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bares Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado - ‬10 min drive
  • Don Pablo

Frequently asked questions

Does We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is We are ON the ocean, just 5 minutes from Las Galeras, Samana located?

Nestled on the beach, this Samaná apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cayo Levantado, Samana Bay and Playa Las Flechas. Playa Grande and La Playita Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I found it a very nice place, a very familiar, cozy and quiet space

Lovely place! Can’t wait to go there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Really amazing place with beautiful views all around , secure location really clean and neat. The Pool and Beach are really awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay JC!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful on the beach

Patrick was very good to communicate with, both prior to our stay, as well as during. The Cove's beach was ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Ronnie, I am glad you had a great time! I am missing the shade of the almond tree on the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment and location !!!

Perfect, very clean, comfy, with all the ammenities, great internet, excellent beach and pool view . Will come again for sure !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location/ great pool

Our stay at The Cove was a good one. We felt safe and the accommodations we're what we needed. The pool was amazing and the kids loves it. Coco the on-site go to guy was great to talk to and he helped us out with anything we needed. Actually he went above and beyond. Would stay here again when visiting this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Dominican Republic beach area!

The primary attraction of this property of course is being on the beach. We so enjoyed the warm Caribbean water. The pool was also quite nice as well. The apartment was clean, well equipped, and convenient. The air conditioning units worked very nicely and kept the apartment at exactly the temperature we preferred. Check in was seamless and Patrick took the time to show us were in Las Galeras we could dine, acquire groceries, etc. All things considered, a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Las Galeras DR Feb 2025, The Cove

Pictures represent the property accurately, host and maintenance are very responsive. Great property, once you get the lay of the land easy to get around. Locals are friendly, the area struggles with economic development. Important to take a couple excursions, whale watching, fishing if the ocean cooperates, ATV’s. Local fisherman come in everyday and will sell fresh catch of the day, ask for fresh lobster if it’s in season. Weather was great, high humidity. Power outages will happen but not often, host was responsive to water issues. Nieghbours are friendly and offer many pointers. Would go again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

Communication with Pat was essential for me. He responded in a timely and clear manner. I was very happy to see Coco again and was a little surprised that he remembered myself, my wife and kids. The Apartment and kitchen is well furnished with all necessities. There is even a BBQ grill on the porch. Coco keeps the place and pool immaculately clean. The pictures that you see online of the pool and small beach are exactly as it is in person. The neighborhood is a small community, but had everything that I needed, such as; rice, oil, meats, vegetables, cleaning supplies, restaurants, beaches, gasoline, boating, four wheeling, zip lining and other activities. Cell phone and internet service is below average. Great place to live life naturally without the interference of too much technology. I am pretty sure I will be renting from Pat again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Paul, great to hear that you enjoyed Samana. We just updated the modems so you will have faster speeds here the next time you visit. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and so peaceful

The Cove was spectacular. We arrived to find a very clean condo with bottle water already there which was great after a long trip in. The staff who works around the property where very friendly and so helpful. On our first morning we woke to have a cold showers due to an issue with the water on demand but Coco fixed us up in no time, he is so helpful with anything. Carmon who is on the property was great as well and went to get us beverages while we settled in our first day. We had lobster delivered to our door on several occasions you just have to ask about it. We meet several owners who where in and other renters everyone was great and very friendly. The facilities from inside to outside was so nice and relaxing. Around the Condo you can find anything you really want from small grocery stores, gas, and little stores to get your beverages. Patrick was great emailing us to make sure we arrived with no issues and supplying information on things to do around Samana before we arrived. If you need anything from a massage on the beach, to an adventure out all you have to do is mention it to Coco and all can be arranged. Very worry free vacation thanks to Patrick and all the staff of the Cove...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Sanamá Oasis

The Cove/La Ensenada is a small gated oasis of spacious, well-appointed, air-conditioned apartments nestled in a small cove on the north side of Samana Bay. Each has its own balcony or porch where we enjoyed morning coffee and evening wine and cocktails. The beds are comfortable; the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The second full bathroom and washer/dryer are a real plus. The beautiful grounds, including a lovely in-ground pool and a private sandy beach, are well maintained. On our visit, we saw whales from the beach and there were a multitude of butterflies fluttering about. A small convenience store is a walkable distance away and busy Las Galeras with lots of restaurants, ATMs, and shops is about a 15 min drive north. The Cove is perfectly located for day trips. It is 30 min from Samaná, 45 min from gorgeous Playa Rincon, and an hour from the El Limon waterfall. Except for the occasional large pothole, we found the roads to be in good shape. Most locals ride motorbikes, some with headlights, some without, so take caution especially at night when driving.Our friendly host Patrick was on site with his family. He was very responsive to messages and gave us some great tips on where to eat and shop locally. He helped make our trip to the Dominican Republic one of the most enjoyable and memorable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and it was a pleasure to meet you! Hopefully you will return soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Fotos no corresponden

Las fotos no corresponden con la realidad actual del alojamiento, mucho más deteriorado y sucio que lo que aparece publicado. Lo único que nos agradó fue el personal muy amable. Debería ser responsabilidad del propietario ofrecer el alojamiento en mejores condiciones.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
It is amazing how some guests give us 4 and 5 starts, and then someone gives us 3. In the apartment we still have the same furniture, curtains, bed, view, etc. Nothing has changed from the photos, and we always strive to present a clean apartment upon arrival. When we arrive in two weeks we will take more photos and date them.
Archival

6/10 Okay

great location

1 of 3 ac unit was on fritz, but was not uncomfortable sleeping knowing some Spanish is helpful , nice unit , very nice people great little place for good cheap lunch a very short walk from front gate,
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

4/10 Poor

Amazing setting but condo poorly maintained

We loved staying at The Cove. The setting is amazing! Unfortunately, the condo was not as well maintained as the complex. It seemed as if it hadn't been used for quite a while. The floors had not been recently swept and mopped and we felt grit under our feet as we entered even though we left our shoes by the door. The towels smelled of mold. The barbeque grill was pocked with rust and looked as if it hadn't been cleaned for a long time. We had to ask for a ladder to be removed from a bedroom. I can't imagine why it would have been left there. The closets were not well organized. The place just needed some love. Maybe it would help if the owner spent a few nights there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Unfortunately this renter never communicated this to me during her stay or after. We would have been happy to address any concerns. The staff had just installed a new air conditioner to ensure the apartment was comfortable, which may explain a small amount of dust on the floor. The apartment has beautiful, high, 9 foot ceilings, allowing better air circulation, so we typically leave the small step ladder in case our guests want to change the direction of the fan or air conditioners. I am not sure why someone would object to having a ladder. We had a long term renter prior to this guest's arrival, who had no complaints, and the apartment was just cleaned the day before, so I don't know how it could not be clean. We do stay in this apartment when we visit and we always bring new towels and sheet sets. As I mentioned, if the guest had contacted me, I would have been happy to address these concerns. Our guests enjoy grilling on the stainless steel barbeque grill on the ocean view balcony. It is only one year old. It started to rust after only two months. Yes it does have some dots of rust on it, but we are ON THE BEACH. Everything corrodes quickly on the beach due to the salty air, no matter what part of the world you visit. Last time we visited we put a fresh coat of stain and urethane on the wooden rocking chairs on the balcony as well as the interior doors. We also replace some screens to keep out the mosquitos. We also installed two new fans for those guests who do not like air conditioning, but would like good air flow. I wanted to address these concerns but the guest never responded. Maybe some people just like to complain. If you look at my other apartment's reviews #316323 and 816267, most guests love the Cove and the apartments. If there is ever a problem, I work with my guests to make it right.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

The apt that I rented from Patrick was absolutely fantastic! It was absolute paradise, absolutely beautiful. The pictures I took look like post cards. It was super comfortable very well kept. Everything was amazing! We felt safe with it being a gated residential and security being there 24/7. Coco was great, very welcoming and very attentive. Made my family and I feel right at home. Patrick was great giving suggestions as to some points of interest. We visited Playa Rincon amazing they also have a man grove and we also did El salto de Limon. Both close to the apt. There is also a close store where you can get minor things such as soda beer chips etc.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Great to hear that you enjoyed Samana and the Cove! I look forward to having you and your family back in the Fall!
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