Family-friendly vacation rentals in Valverde Province

I'd like to once again thank Lina for working with me on such short notice. The replies to the messages were quick and everything was set up perfectly! Thank you and I'll be renting from you again in the future!

Cedric was an absolute pleasure to work with. He responded to all our inquiries within moments. He was kind, caring and always helpful. Our suite was beautiful, spacious, clean and had a spectacular view. Airport transportation was worry free. There was always an endless supply of snacks and various meal options to enjoy. The staff overall are amazing, making your stay wonderful. A few comments that I have regarding the resort are no reflection of Cedric. We paid for wifi service and it was not accessible most of the time. Trying to address the service issues was frustrating. Although we understand the process for evening dinner reservations, doing it every few days rather than every day would be easier. Of course you can always go to the buffets which are great. Beautiful resort to enjoy sunshine, relax time and priceless views. Reserve your experience through Cedric. You won’t be disappointed!

Omg this place have been the most beautiful place I ever lived in so far super clean 🧼 everything was spot clean I will definitely come back it’s like I feel safe & at home the owner super nice 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰

First off we were highly impressed by the security process as it is very safe. There are 2 cameras outside the apt door as well. The beds were very comfortable as were the pillows. The A/C was in each bedroom & was perfect. There were 2 terraces on each floor which was amazing! We left the terrace doors open & never had even one mosquito. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook. The Host bends over backwards to keep you happy! My group and I will definitely stay here again!!!

Romy is a wonderful AirBNB host. She is friendly and communicates well. She accommodated our later-than-expected arrival without issue and made us feel at home for our short visit. The property is conveniently located and very private, I wish we had had time to lounge around by the pool! Thank you Romy!

Ramon was such a pleasure to deal with. He took the stress out of seeking accommodations, and made us feel comfortable and secure during our stay. This booking was absolutely amazing, and an excellent value for our money. I’ll definitely be looking to book this apartment again when I’m back.

Simply put: This was a stay of a lifetime! We stayed at Brian's villa at Lifestyles with a small group of girls (late 20s/early 30s) for our annual trip. Brian, his team and the Lifestyles staff were unbelievable hosts that made us feel so welcome and helped us every step of the way, including incremental excursions and late-night pizza requests!! HOST CORRESPONDENCE: From the beginning, Brian was the absolute best with communication. He asked what method I preferred (text, call or email) — he was SUPER helpful and prompt. From the moment we booked, he was over-communicative with literally everything — From booking each guest’s insurance (and updating throughout the trip), coordinating travel accommodations to/from the airport, and even helping to book special excursions with his local network in town. Brian is kind, funny, SUPER responsive and professional. He has a deep understanding of Puerto Plata and the surrounding towns like Sousa. He made us feel safe, welcome and was *literally* our X-Factor to an unforgettable vacation. See more below! ACCOMMODATIONS: As many of the reviews state, the villa is MUCH bigger, cleaner and polished than the photos indicate. It's simply GORGEOUS. Each person got their own room (...which is practically a "wing" by hospitality standards) with plenty of closet space and a large, en-suite bathroom (2 BRs with double sinks suited for couples). The beds, linens and pillows were super comfortable, and each room comes with its own thermostat to adjust the temperature to your liking. We were all comfortable each night and got great sleep! Of note: The water pressure in the Dominican Republic is much different than the States, so should be noted this is not a villa-specific issue. We did have an issue with a faint sewer smell, but we addressed it with Brian in the very beginning and it was quickly remedied. The pool was so fun for early morning dips after a workout and late-night shenanigans. We didn’t use it nearly enough during the days (as they were spent at the beach!), but the pool was such a nice luxury! The villa comes with an outside sound system, but it is difficult to use. We happened to bring a JBL Speaker, which has Bluetooth, and used that as our main audio source for inside/outside music. CLEANING SERVICE: When you leave for the day, your villa is lightly refreshed with bed-making, bath towel refreshments, wipe-downs and garbage take-out. We also frequently woke up to our pool being cleaned and balanced. It’s so nice and you feel completely safe with recurring men and women supporting the same villa each day — you become super familiar with them all! EXCURSIONS: I had asked Brian for recommendations on a boat day for our group. He QUICKLY elevated our experience 10x over and coordinated an AMAZING afternoon on a private catamaran complete with an English-speaking guide (Mirella) who picked us up at the resort and escorted us the full afternoon. Brian and Mirella asked for our refreshment order and the boat was stocked with our favorite vodka, tequila, beer and mixers. It was such an amazing day that we asked to do it again! Brian quickly coordinated ANOTHER, longer afternoon and evening on the boat. Mirella once again picked us up and we partied the day and night away with amazing private catamaran service (and our beautiful, fun, interesting escort Mirella!) The crew on the boat were overly attentive, making drinks and laughing with us all aling! The memories made those two days on the boats will be with our friend group for a lifetime. Best days ever. And huge kudos and limitless thanks to Brian and Mirella for their hospitality and sharing their island network with us. These days were a high four-figure incremental expense (inclusive of tips, etc.), but worth every single penny! FOOD/BREAKFAST: Upon checking in, you’re asked to complete a breakfast questionnaire where each person gets to pick from American Breakfast, Dominican Breakfast, Lite Breakfast and/or Continental Breakfast. We picked a few of each, and each morning at 9AM a chef arrived at our villa to cook an in-kitchen FRESH breakfast for our group (inclusive of freshly squeezed juice!) and ready right before 10AM. It’s served family-style, so you get a taste of everything if you choose right! We had the same chef each morning and grew super fond of him throughout our stay. The daily breakfast was my favorite part of the day — including the fresh flowers that the table is set with! If you need/want to change your time slot (8AM, 9AM or 10AM) or change your order throughout the stay, you just stop by the Real Estate front desk and make the alterations! Simple as that. (We tipped our chef $10 per day.) Some mornings while breakfast was being made, we went to Vienna Cafe (<10 minute walk from villa; 2 minute golf cart ride) for espressos and iced coffees. A great way to start the day! FOOD/LUNCH: When at the resort, we spent every day at either Deja View or NV beach. Both of these beaches are only available to those with VIP Black Bracelets, which Brian’s stay provides. The staff and attendance are just fantastic! We rotated between a few lunch favorites at the two neighboring beaches: spicy falafel salad, falafel wrap, cheeseburger, shrimp tacos, grilled cheese, cheese pizza, and their AMAZING crispy french fries. Our drinks of choice were champagne, mojitos and, of course, the traditional vacation strawberry daiquiri! We tipped $1-$5 per order to the staff, and were always taken care of quickly and kindly. FOOD/DINNER: The food at the resort and at the villa was phenomenal. When we arrived at check-in, we were greeted by a list of reservations that Brian had already made on our behalf. We dined at VIP Simply Gourmet (would recommend the arugula salad with blue cheese and candied walnuts), Moomtaz (“creative ethnic cuisine; BEST desserts at the resort — order the caramelized peanuts with chocolate ice cream and not the vanilla

Dulce listing was just as accurate to the pictures and descriptions. Everything went and looked great, it was a nice resident and gated area

AMAZINGGGGGGG is an understatement! My family and I enjoyed our stay and the hospitality was A1! Everything and anything you need you will have in this villa! We def will be back :)

The customer service is very good ..Mr. Robert is always aware that everything is fine so that the guest is comfortable ...thank you!!

Stay right on the beach. The owner will provide a lot of interesting information and advice about the Dominican Republic. Great price/performance ratio.

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I highly recommend this condominium! The owner, Altagracia, and her helper Joel, did everything possible to make our 28-day stay a pleasant one. The condo unit is nicely equipped with a kitchen, dining room, TV room and bathroom upstairs, and two bedrooms downstairs, each with its own bathroom and comfortable beds. There is a pharmacy and small store (known as a colmado) in easy walking distance and the Costambar beach is about a 15-minute walk away. Altagracia was always available, and she quickly and efficiently took care of any problems we encountered, including one that occurred rather late in the evening.. For the security-conscious traveler, the condo is a wise choice. Vehicles crossing into Costambar have to pass through a security gate manned by guards. The condominium complex also had its own security for an added layer of safety. The price we paid for our stay was reasonable for the value we received. If you are thinking of visiting Puerto Plata, put this one on your short list of properties to check out. I don't think you will be disappointed!

Excellent, very friendly and they always cleaned the pool and very friendly staff

I definitely recommended this place.

Great place! Close to super markets and airport, clean and quiet neighborhood. Will stay here again. Thanks!

Bertha was such a great host. She and her daughters were lovely. Costambar is a beautiful and safe spot to stay. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for everything Bertha ❤️

Apartment is as advertised. The pool was great. Alberto was an awesome host. Close to everything. You are living among the locals here, and they are all very friendly. There is a tiny shop a block down across the street/alley that sells basics. We bought everything we could from her because she was so nice, but she speaks no English so be prepared.

Communication w Fernando was great!! .. I will not think 2 times if I have stay in another opportunity.,!!! Great pool!!…

Very nice place and fecil to find, very cozy and hygienic accommodation.

Such an awesome spot for a sisters’ getaway. Loved the pool and the location so close to the sparkling beach. Luxurious beds, clean place and such helpful hosts! Will stay again!

Our second time to rent a place in DR. The location is within walking distance to an amazing beach, small grocery store that offers fresh bread daily, and good restaurants! The home was spacious and very well taken care of, pool service came daily, yard was maintained while we were there. Very private, good interest. Can easily fit 6 or more people. Ana & Jay responded when we had questions, offered info on restaurants and also connected us with a great driver! I highly recommend this place and hopefully we can stay there again.

Stephanie is a friendly and helpful host. She was always easy to reach and helped us quickly with any concerns. The apartment is spacious, well equipped and therefore also suitable for longer stays. The entire condominium is in a gated area, very nicely designed with a great pool area, very neat and clean, right at the beach with private access. Unfortunately, there are no shopping opportunities in the immediate vicinity, so you have to drive into the city to the supermarket. However, there are taxis and Uber. All in all, we felt very comfortable and can highly recommend Stephanie as a hostess.