GREAT APARTMENT, GREAT VALUE!

I stayed at Sueno Tropical, Cabarete, for two weeks in June 2012 and wished I could have stayed for two months. This was my first visit to the Caribbean and the first of many, I hope, to Cabarete. I emailed my arrival time in advance to Jonny, the owner of Sueno Tropical, and there he was at Puerto Plato airport ready to collect me, waving and delighted to see me - what a nice man and what a good start to my holiday even though my flight was four hours late (he had waited all that time for the plane to arrive!) A short ride back to the apartment from the airport and I was shown to my accommodation which was very clean well-maintained. The apartment has lovely, spacious rooms with a good sized kitchen fully equipped with everything there, living room, bathroom and bedroom and plenty of space to settle in. The gardens are to be admired with so many tropical plants and an inviting pool to cool down in. It is obvious a lot of hard work has gone into the cultivation and planning of the gardens and I met Jonny's handyman/gardener called Joel who was delightful to talk to and is so interested in keeping up the beautiful surroundings. There is a lagoon is at the back of the gardens and is host to some amazing birds. Sueno Tropical is in an area called Pro Cab and is a quiet location away from the town of Cabarete and the beach but only 10 minutes walk away. Jonny is more than willing to drive you into the town or to the beach if you need a lift or any help with shopping. There is plenty of choice to eat out in the local restaurants which is a very relaxing experience with the sound of the sea so close! I am planning on returning every year to Sueno Tropical just for the delightful, tropical relaxation and rest.

I recently stayed at Tropical Sueno for 6 weeks--April 15th, 2012 until June 4th,2012. I must say, of all the places i've stayed in the Dominican Republic--too numerous to mention here--this location was the most exotic, most natural (surrounded by a natural lagoon that borders the property), and most beautifully landscaped location i've ever experienced in all of travels.

For those unfamilair with Cabarete, Tropical Sueno is located within the confines of "Pro Cab," bordering right up against a natural lagoon filled with fauna and tropical birds and flowers that is right out of the biblical Garden of Eden. The landscaped surroundings of Tropical Sueno are beautifully orchestrated and blend in naturally with the surroundings. There is a polite, young handyman, Joel, running around and is at the service of the guests for everything from carrying water up to one's apartment to relocating or fixing things. Joel is a true gem, and has one of the nicest personality dispositions of anyone i've met. Which brings me to the owner of the Tropical Sueno, Jonny.

Jonny is a true English gentlemen. He retrieves his guests from the nearby Puerto Plata airport and delivers them promply at the end of their journey. Jonny is always at the service of his guests for everything from airport retrieval to carrying 35lbs 5 galloon water jugs up to his guests rooms whenever his handyman, Joel, is busy attending other chores. There's a lovely French couple renting one of the apartments downstairs and they always greet guests with "Good Morning" and "Good Evening." They are beautiful people, friendly people, but regretably, I never caught their name.

Within the confines of Tropical Sueno is one of the most beautifully landscaped surroundings i've ever seen--tall palm trees, flowers, water reeds, cats tails, and assorted fauna that pepper the landscape--a true masterpiece of sculpturing--with a winding walkway that winds its way from the street all the way upagainst the bordering cats tails of the lagoon.

In conclusion, i highly recommend Tropical Sueno to anyone looking for a laid back, relaxing, exotic location that is easy on the eyes and easy on the budget, I know that I look forward to returning in the winter where i long to see the likes of Joel, Jonny, and the beautiful French couple. I give this place an easy 10 out of 10 for price, location (5 minute walk from the ocean), and exotic surroundings. a true gem of Cabarete.
Sincerely, Frank G