18 Reviews of Property 247193 in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

This villa is genuinely AWESOME and impressive in an L.A. star-quality way. The furnishings, equipment, linens, supplies etc. are wonderful and make it an easy and convenient place to stay. While getting there is hilly, bumpy and white-knuckled, it’s VERY WORTH IT once you arrive. I would describe the house as low-key luxury. It is modern, without being intimidatingly hi-tech. It is a luxuriously, “unplugged" retreat. Bring SUN BLOCK and A CAMERA. Views are so dreamy you want to be out a lot and the sun scorches. The sunken outdoor area is brilliant for lazing around without having to get a tan! Dress is so casual everywhere, that there's not much need to bring much. The community is accepting of lots offoreigners. It helps to speak Spanish or French, though you will get by without. It's EXTRAORDINARILY worth it to have Patrick come up and cook at the house. He can make local specialties and it feels really special to have that done for you. In all, it’s a wonderful getaway. Highly recommended.

We had such a wonderful time at Arboleda and I'm so grateful we could go. The house is gorgeous...it's so open, airy and it's so beautifully located in the hills overlooking the ocean. Absolutely breathtaking! I loved the design of the house with it's open layout...those huge shiftable glass doors are perfect....I felt like I was outdoors the entire time. We spent a ton of time in the outdoor lounge and pool area and the outdoor dinner area was the perfect spot for our bbq of local fish. It really helped us all unwind. To top it off, Las Terrenas is a great, eclectic town and we enjoyed both the local and European influences. The food was fantastic and the people were so friendly. We quickly developed a ritual of morning lattes at the French bakery before our beach time (you can take the girl out of the city, but...). It was a memorable trip and was difficult to say goodbye.

We had such a wonderful time at Arboleda and I'm so grateful we could go. The house is gorgeous...it's so open, airy and it's so beautifully located in the hills overlooking the ocean. Absolutely breathtaking! I loved the design of the house with it's open layout...those huge shiftable glass doors are perfect....I felt like I was outdoors the entire time. We spent a ton of time in the outdoor lounge and pool area and the outdoor dinner area was the perfect spot for our bbq of local fish. It really helped us all unwind. To top it off, Las Terrenas is a great, eclectic town and we enjoyed both the local and European influences. The food was fantastic and the people were so friendly. We quickly developed a ritual of morning lattes at the French bakery before our beach time (you can take the girl out of the city, but...). It was a memorable trip and was difficult to say goodbye.

Villa Arboleda is amazingly well-designed. It is a rare home that it is as functional and comfortable as it is breathtakingly beautiful, Arboldea is one such house. Making dinner for ten in the large airy kitchen is a snap (whether by local chef or a houseful of friends), the bedrooms offer privacy but have great views, the landscaping is beautiful, the common areas are fantastic for socializing, and the outdoor space is stunning. We spent a week there last July and spent every single day in or around the infinity pool - we didn't want to leave the house. We will book here again and highly recommend it to people who want experience the Dominican Republic without the inclusive resorts.

Doug, the house manager, is friendly and helpful. Town is a quick drive down the hill and stocking up on food and beverage is easy and fun. I recommend having the chef prepare dinner at least a few nights because the meals are delicious and it's great to be on vacation and not have to do clean-up. The chef is well worth the price!

A party of five of us stayed here for a week and had an excellent time. Arboleda is stunning - the pool, the sunken deck; the kitchen; the balconies. Its the kind of place that still puts a smile on your face even after you've been there a few days. The view across the jungle down to ocean is breathtaking, as is the drive down the mountain to the main road. The english property manager and his wife are just down the hill and were helpful both for basic maintenance and for local tips - for instance they set up our surf lessons. Las Terrenas is a fun town. There is a good range of experiences from the fully local to the fully western. We ate out at a range of different types of restaurant, and also cooked at Arboleda - the kitchen is well equipped; there's a good gas grill for bbq and local food stores have a solid range of stuff. The beaches and ocean are beautiful. You definitely ought to rent a vehicle that has high clearance because the road surfaces aren't great, and also some of the coolest places to visit to are "off piste". If you want a combination of luxury/style; want to have a bit of adventure and be in DR (as opposed to being behind the gates of a resort) then this is a great option. We're definitely going back!

My sisters and I visited this beautiful house in March and had a fabulous time! The town was safe and there was a ton of fun stuff to do. Restaurants were delicious and very reasonably priced. We rented a car and drove around the island. The beaches were gorgeous and the weather perfect. We especially loved the serene and lovely location of the house away from the town and crowds and afternoon swims in the phenomenal pool!