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El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas

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Piscine
Piscine
Piscine
Piscine
Piscine

Avis voyageurs

9,8 sur 10
Exceptionnel
3 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes700 mÂČ

Équipements populaires

  • Bain Ă  remous
  • SĂšche-linge
  • Parking disponible
  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Barbecue

Découvrir la zone

Map
Las Terrenas, Samana (province)
  • Plage Ballenas
    â€Ș3 min Ă  pied‬
  • Centre commercial Plaza Rosada
    â€Ș7 min en voiture‬
  • Playa Bonita (plage)
    â€Ș14 min en voiture‬
  • Samana (AZS-AĂ©roport international El Catey, SamanĂĄ, RĂ©publique dominicaine)
    â€Ș46 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit

Chambre 2

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 3

1 grand lit

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Coin cuisine
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Salle Ă  manger
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À propos de cet hĂ©bergement

El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas

Villa El Secreto est située juste à l'extérieur du village de Las Terrenas dans la péninsule de Samana en République dominicaine, considérée par les habitants et les visiteurs comme l'une des plus belles et encore préservées parties du pays.
SituĂ©e dans un quartier rĂ©sidentiel calme, la villa est totalement privĂ©e et entourĂ©e de 700 mĂštres carrĂ©s de jardins tropicaux, de cocotiers et d'une vĂ©gĂ©tation exubĂ©rante. La plage la plus proche, Las Ballenas, est l'une des plus belles plages immaculĂ©es de la rĂ©gion et Ă  seulement 125 mĂštres de la villa. Pueblo de los Pescadores est toujours Ă  une courte distance de marche, le centre de la vie nocturne de la ville et oĂč se trouvent la plupart des restaurants, bars, discothĂšques et autres commoditĂ©s.
La maison principale comprend deux chambres, une salle de bain complÚte et une grande cuisine et un salon ouvrant sur la piscine. Le bungalow est séparé de la maison principale par la piscine, et il offre une chambre avec sa propre kitchenette, salle de bains et coin salon. La villa est parfaite pour les familles, les amis ou les couples souhaitant partager un logement mais souhaitant garder leur intimité.
Nous vous accueillons avec des petits déjeuners pour votre premiÚre matinée à la villa, * et le service de femme de chambre et le jardinier sont inclus dans votre location. *
RĂȘvez la journĂ©e Ă  la plage ou au bord de la piscine; faites une excursion d'une journĂ©e au parc national Los Haitises ou Ă  la cascade El Limon. D'autres activitĂ©s, excursions et excursions peuvent ĂȘtre rĂ©servĂ©es auprĂšs d'agences de voyages locales ou explorĂ©es par vous-mĂȘme. À la fin de la journĂ©e, marchez pour dĂźner dans l'un des nombreux restaurants de la ville ou restez au bord de la piscine et prenez un verre dans votre petit coin de paradis.
* Articles de petit déjeuner et service de ménage fournis pour les séjours d'une semaine ou plus.
L'électricité n'est pas incluse dans les frais de location.
* AUCUNE FÊTE ou invitĂ© adulte supplĂ©mentaire. Le nombre maximum d'invitĂ©s autorisĂ©s pendant la nuit est de 6 avec un maximum de 2 voitures dans la propriĂ©tĂ©. QUEL QUE SOIT LA LONGUEUR, UN CONTRAT DE LOCATION À COURT TERME ET L'ACCEPTATION DES RÈGLES DE LA MAISON EST REQUISE POUR TOUS LES SÉJOURS RÉSERVÉS DIRECTEMENT OU PAR L'AGENCE (AUCUNE EXCEPTION).
Réductions offertes pour les retraités sur les séjours de longue durée.
Les tarifs hebdomadaires / nocturnes ne s'appliquent pas aux jours fériés majeurs, veuillez écrire ou appeler pour des devis exacts. Tarifs à la semaine disponibles pour les semaines de Noël, du Nouvel An et de Pùques.
Nous sommes fiers d'ĂȘtre un habitat faunique certifiĂ©.

Responsable de l’hĂ©bergement

Bibi Betancourt - Jose Morales

Langues parlées

Anglais, portugais et espagnol

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Services et équipements

Piscine
Bain Ă  remous
Cuisine
SĂšche-linge
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Climatisation

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RÚglement intérieur

Arrivée aprÚs 16 h 00
Âge minimum pour la location : 25 ans
Départ avant 10 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
Pool is not fenced
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ÉvĂ©nements

ÉvĂ©nements non autorisĂ©s
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, very quiet neighborhood.
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Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs
6 people max capacity, no visitors allowed. No parties, reunions, or loud music at any time. Quiet hours are daily from 10:00 pm to 8:00 a.m.
A short-term rental contract, acceptance of house rules, a USD $500.00 security deposit, and valid ID for all adults are required.
Electricity is not included in the rental and must be paid at check-out.

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par un hĂŽte privĂ© (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La lĂ©gislation europĂ©enne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas Ă  votre rĂ©servation, y compris le droit de rĂ©tractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation dĂ©finie par l’hĂŽte privĂ© couvrira votre rĂ©servation. Les articles 1100 Ă  1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
Des frais pour toute personne supplĂ©mentaire peuvent ĂȘtre facturĂ©s et dĂ©pendent de la politique de l'hĂ©bergement
Une piĂšce d'identitĂ© officielle avec photo et un dĂ©pĂŽt de garantie en espĂšces, par carte de crĂ©dit ou par carte de dĂ©bit, peuvent ĂȘtre demandĂ©s Ă  l'arrivĂ©e pour couvrir tous frais imprĂ©vus
Les demandes spĂ©ciales, qui ne peuvent pas ĂȘtre garanties, sont soumises Ă  disponibilitĂ© Ă  l'arrivĂ©e et peuvent entraĂźner des frais supplĂ©mentaires
Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont interdits
Note du propriétaire : NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, very quiet neighborhood.
Possibilité de location à long terme
L'hÎte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hÎte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un verrou de sûreté

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Une voiture est recommandée pour accéder à l'hébergement et se déplacer pendant le séjour

À propos du quartier

Las Terrenas

Cette villa vous donne rendez-vous Ă  Las Terrenas, plus prĂ©cisĂ©ment dans le centre-ville, sur la plage. Si les mordus de shopping craqueront pour les incontournables Centre commercial Plaza Rosada et Centre commercial Beach Garden Plaza, les amateurs de grands espaces leur prĂ©fĂšreront peut-ĂȘtre les magnifiques Plage Ballenas et Cayos Las Ballenas. Les agrĂ©ables Tyrolienne de Samana et MusĂ©e des baleines de Samana mĂ©ritent aussi une visite. DĂ©couvrez le jet-ski et la plongĂ©e sous-marine sur les points d'eau des environs ou faites le plein d'aventures en plein air en vous adonnant Ă  diffĂ©rentes activitĂ©s telles que les balades en vĂ©lo et la randonnĂ©e Ă  pied ou Ă  vĂ©lo.
Carte
Las Terrenas, Samana

À proximitĂ©

  • Plage Ballenas - 3 min Ă  pied - 0.3 km
  • Plage de La Iglesia - 14 min Ă  pied - 1.2 km
  • Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery - 6 min en voiture - 3.0 km
  • Centre commercial Plaza Rosada - 7 min en voiture - 3.3 km
  • Playa Bonita (plage) - 14 min en voiture - 7.7 km

Comment se déplacer

  • AĂ©roport international El Catey, SamanĂĄ, RĂ©publique dominicaine (AZS) - 41 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • â€ȘEl Lugar - ‬5 min en voiture
  • â€ȘEl Mosquito Art Bar - ‬6 min en voiture
  • â€ȘCayuco En Bonita - ‬17 min en voiture
  • â€ȘEl Loro - ‬4 min en voiture
  • â€ȘDe Charlie Mariscos - ‬9 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas ?

Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement El Secreto-charmante villa privée à distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

OĂč se situe l'hĂ©bergement El Secreto-charmante villa privĂ©e Ă  distance de marche de la plage et de la ville de Las Ballenas ?

Bénéficiant d'un bel emplacement dans la zone de Las Terrenas, cette villa de front de mer se trouve dans le centre-ville, à moins de 5 minutes de marche de Plage Ballenas et Cayos Las Ballenas. Plage de La Iglesia et Centre commercial Beach Garden Plaza se trouvent également à moins de 3 km de distance.

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’aprùs 45 avis sur 53.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’aprùs 8 avis sur 53.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’aprùs 0 avis sur 53.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (MĂ©diocre), d’aprĂšs 0 avis sur 53.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’aprùs 0 avis sur 53.

9,6/10

Propreté

9,6/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Maray. p.

Les points forts : ArrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Short stay with Family

Me and my family enjoyed the villa. Beautiful place to be and very relaxing
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie H., SAUK CENTRE

Great place to stay!!

It was a beautiful place. Clean house and a short walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our time there.
Séjour de 10 nuits en février 2019
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!!

Villa el Secreto is a great place to stay for vacation. IT JUST A HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!! Millie :-)

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Las Terrenas Villa

Stayed for two days only but had a great stay. House was great and short walk to the beach and restaurants. We enjoyed the beautiful gardens as we are flower and bird lovers. Will definitely stay here again when back in the Las Terrenas area. Kelvin the caretaker was very friendly and helpful.
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

herbert h.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Vacations 2023

Good times
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A special spot

everyone was very responsive and helpful. It is a very special property, well located close to the beach. The area is developing quickly and hopefully it will keep its charm
Séjour de 8 nuits en janvier 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dahiana M.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Am

Amazing as always. Love the communication with the host. This place is just incredible.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dahiana M.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise

The place is so lovely and peaceful. Away from all the noise. Perfect for family. The only thing is that electricity was a bit too much. Other than that, the host is amicable and you will fall in love with that little paradise. So clean, you will feel like home. This villa was exactly what my family needed. Thank you
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Toronto

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Las Terrenas

The property was as exactly described. Very well equipped. the beach and ocean was ony a five minute walk away. Lots of eclectic places to eat on the main strip. We felt very secure as we were off of the main street and not a lot of traffic came down the road to the property. Very quiet at night.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., South Haven, MI (USA)

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great little hideaway

"El Secreto" is as advertised. Once you get through town, down the small streets and behind the metal gate you find a secluded cottage with beautiful gardens and pool. We found it very relaxing in the morning with a cup of coffee watching the hummingbirds, and others go by. We didn't use the guest cottage but it is very nice if you had extra guests. Walking to town is a bit of a hike but the 5 minute walk to the beaches are worth it. Must go down to the Eden Bar at the end of the street for drinks, food and the sunset! We hope to come back one day.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene V.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There aren’t words sufficient enough to describe how GORGEOUS this place is. My stay was WONDERFUL from the moment we arrived. Kelvin, which is the person who oversees the property, was wonderful. We arrived with no issues at all and the owners were amazing giving us directions. As soon as we entered Kelvin was there to show us around and to make sure we were comfortable. Everything at this property was PERFECT. We had such a good time and we will definitely be staying here again. I recommend this property 100% . It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2019
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

8/10 Bien

Jorge N., Fairfax, VA

Very Nice, Clean and Beautifull place.

This house is very nice and the location is also great. The only reason I gave four stars is for all the cameras located in the common areas. I understand they do this because of the security, but I and the people with me feel like we were watch 24/7. Maybe they should relocate the cameras to the property perimeters or entrance. Other than that we love the place and love Kevin, he was very helpful and always answers our call quickly.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2017
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

8/10 Bien

Elle H.

Such a perfect spot!

I visited Las Terrenas with 4 friends over Thanksgiving and for my birthday and this villa couldn't have been better. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. It's also completely secure. The beds were cozy, the kitchen had everything we needed and the TV with CNN was a nice addition. Having separate sleeping quarters in the poolhouse was great too and allowed us all some privacy. All rooms are air conditioned. The best part was that the villa is a very short walk to the beach and fisherman's village. I'd still suggest renting ATVs like we did. It's much easier to get around. Overall, it was an outstanding place to stay. Downsides: The wifi never worked in spite of contacting the landlord. The property manager was hours late both to let us in and to sign off when we left.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Even better the second time around!

This was our second stay at El Secreto, and while we have stayed in other places when El Secreto was already booked, I can say without a doubt that this is our favorite place to stay in Las Terrenas. It feels like coming home. It is quiet, safe, clean, and well maintained. All of which resulted in an amazingly relaxing vacation. On this visit, Bibi connected us with a local artisan who uses plants and herbs to make soaps, bath salts, and skin serums. Annabelle gave us a tour of her workshop and shared her experience of learning about botanicals native to the Dominican Republic. It was fun to get a chance to connect to the community and learn more about the beautiful area we were visiting. El Secreto is a quick walk to the beach and a number of restaurant choices. We had a car and were able to easily navigate the town and neighboring beaches. Bibi is an awesome communicator, and the property manager, Kelvin, did a great job making us feel welcome. There are a lot of nice places in Las Terrenas, but I think what makes this one of the best experiences are the people who own and manage El Secreto. My recommendation.... Book it! You will not regret it.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2023
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 Excellent

Jeni R., Denver, CO

Great Location, Safe, Comfy, and Clean!

Gracias Bibi and El Secreto! I was contemplating between 2 different properties and I feel very blessed to have ended up at El Secreto! Everything is as described and it looks just like the pictures (only better). Location, location, location!! The location of this place is great. It is a very short walk to what I thought was the best place to hang/swim on the beach. It is nice walking distance into town and a shorter distance to various restaurants/bars. If you don't want to walk, there was always a local there ready to offer their scooter taxi services...and i highly recommend taking at least one trip this way...highly entertaining...and a bit scary. We prepared our own food almost every meal and the kitchen had everything we needed (well, almost everything...no wine opener). The bbq works and is a nice addition. The air conditioner keeps the place cool. I'm not one to normally use air conditioning...yet it was a nice luxury at night. The beds (and pillows) were comfortable and I slept great. The paint from the pool got on our skin and made it white. I informed Bibi of this and she responded immediately letting me know that someone will be taking a look at this. It washed off and she handled it well. I didn't care much, as i prefer the ocean anyway. Las Terrenas and El Secreto were the perfect location for a very relaxing vacation on the beach.
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 Excellent

william o., denver co

super spot to relax. responsive owner.

pros: * great location. * short walk to the beach * easy walk to town for all kinds shopping * super responsive and friendly owner and local property manager * clean and highly functional home * kitchen is well stocked with utensils, dishes and pots -though could use sharper kitchen knives * air condition in bedrooms * working wifi -successfully streamed netflix movies to tv * swimming pool * great outdoor patio/deck * beautiful yard * quiet and seemingly safe neighborhood * great beach * secured parking -compact cars only, i mean that. don't rent/bring a big car. our little nissan sentra was challenging enough. * hot showers. * water dispenser for 5 gallon bottles cons: * white paint in pool rubs off when touched and stains skin. requiring soap and water to remove. so, we avoided the pool. thankfully beach is close and way more fun. * several power outages means no running water * mosquitoes -the nature of tropical rainforests comments: we spent a week here and enduring several power outages. during power outage, water stops running. buy plenty of water. the five gallon bottle is very inexpensive to refill. make sure to bring the 5 gallon bottle in the house to the supermarket and receive a deposit otherwise it will cost more than five times the cost. bring flashlight for night walks to town and for power outages -perhaps even bring LED lantern for outages. plenty of candles in the house. for walks to town, it may make sense to bring a personal light flasher -like the ones on bicycles. road's mostly unlit, narrow and motorcycles and cars often drive faster than seems sensible. buy citronella from supermarket for mosquitoes. lots of mosquitoes. if you wants something less toxic than the typical mosquitoes body repellents -like the brand "deep woods off", consider bringing your own mosquito repellent. overall, great spot to relax. perhaps, the most relaxing vacation that i've spent anywhere. i'd definitely stay here again. thank you.
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

8/10 Bien

Kendall N.

Lovely Little Villa 150 yards straight to the best beach in Las Terrenas!

If you are a needy 5 star all inclusive traveler this is not the place for you! But if you want a nice little villa with all the basics and a wonderful pool that's about a 150 yard saunter down a narrow gravel road to arrive on Las Bellenas Beach (the nicest beach in Las Terrenas) Book it now! We pestered poor Bibi with lots and lots of questions and changes to our plans and she was so fantastic to deal with! Her property manager Kelvin was excellent. The lock on our entrance gate broke on a Saturday and he was there first thing Monday morning with a lock installer! We almost didn't book El Secreto because the location on the VRBO map shows it at the very end of the beach up by the Golf Project Road, the confusion might be that El Secreto is actually on Ave Marico and not Calle Marico and hence it's located at a perfect spot along beach. We took full advantage of the BBQ and kitchen to cook most of our breakfasts and dinners although don't look for any deals at either of the big grocery stores Pola (our fav) or Lindo. We bought fresh fish regularly from the fresh fish market on Punta Popy Beach about a 2.5 km beach or street walk into town, look for Danny (Dominican who spent time in the US and speaks better English than I do). Again prices not cheap here either but fish was wonderful and fresh everyday! Electricity costs for 2 weeks was $76 US although we only had to run the AC one night, fans were enough. Las Terrenas the town and area! We did so much walking, our choice, exploring the area day and night (take your flashlights)! In the daytime you can't mistake the sense of security with elderly people, families and singles on the go everywhere! However at night it's a different vibe, we walked home from dinner at Chez Sandro in Punta Popy on Saturday night and it was pretty wild through town as it was the DR day off Sunday. As well the guards at most entrances of the hotels and villa complexes have guns and the places that don't have guards have guard dogs! At one of the nice villas near El Secreto on our walk that same night we literally thought 2 huge dogs were coming through the fence, they didn't and we decided to continue our walk up the beach side of the road. Speaking of dogs, if you don't like dogs Las Terrenas is not for you. Besides the guard dogs there are lots of dogs in general on the beach and streets and for the most part they are very friendly although we ran across a couple that were a little stand-offish! THANKS BIBI!
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

8/10 Bien

Sandra N.

Simple, comfortable and Cute Villa.

Overall, this was a nice villa to stay at. Accommodations were fine, pool was refreshing, the yard was nice and it has a very nice feel to it. Bibi was absolutely fantastic with checking in while we were there to ensure we were doing alright and helped us to book some extras like deep sea fishing, a personal cook named Kenya that made memorable and delicious Dominican dinners for us, braiding hair, and more. The villa had what we needed there, though it is on the simpler side. Some of the boards around the pool could use replacing, but nothing urgent. The property is well cared for and kept respectfully clean. Air conditioners worked great. Mosquitoes found in the bedrooms and bathroom mostly, so bring some bug spray for night time. Location wise, the villa is a 5 min walk to a very long and lovely looking beach in each direction, with palm trees lining the roadway running along it. The beach was a fun place to be. Lovely warm and calm water. Good for the kids to swim in. We found there was quite a bit of sea grass, though it didn't bother us. We did have to be careful walking around on the roads and beach. It was too bad to see garbage left around, though I understand the week prior to our visit there was an huge annual week long party on the island and it was taking a while for remnants of the celebrations to get cleaned up. Another gorgeous beach to visit is Playa Bonita... a little off the beaten path, bigger waves for boogie boarding or surfing on one side and a perfect shallow calm wading area too. It was about a 15 minute taxi ride and about $30US return. We loved it here! Town is a good 15-20 min walk from the villa either on the beach or on the road. Lots of traffic on the road, so you need to keep your eyes up. Shopping at La Pola grocery store worked for us as if you spend over $2000 DR pesos, they can give you a ride back to the villa at no cost. WONDERFUL! As there isn't potable water in the villa, it did take a little more effort in getting the big water jugs back to the villa. The driver from La Pola was kind enough to stop on our way back to the villa sometimes, or you can hire someone going by on a scooter or quad to run you into town to get new bottles. We had a 6 and 8 year old on this trip. They loved the pool, though how the villa is situated, they didn't meet any other kids to play with nearby or on the beach. Bring games and toys with you. Thanks Bibi and Jose. We enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Nice place to stay

No complaints all was good
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2023

8/10 Bien

Louise P.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Les points faibles : Arrivée

Séjour agréable à la Villa El Secreto

Nous sommes restĂ©s 3 semaines Ă  la villa et notre sĂ©jour fut agrĂ©able. Le quartier est tranquille et c'est ce que nous recherchions. La villa est confortable et nous avons apprĂ©ciĂ© la terrasse et la piscine. Cependant la salle de bain du petit bungalow mĂ©riterait une rĂ©novation, la douche Ă©tait envahie de mosquitos systĂ©matiquement tous les jours! Aussi nous aurions aimĂ© avoir Ă  notre disposition des produits de nettoyage, il n'y en avait tout simplement pas. Le mĂ©nage est fait une fois la semaine et ce fut trĂšs bien mais nous aurions apprĂ©ciĂ© avoir le nĂ©cessaire pour effectuer des retouches surtout aux salles de bain et il y aurait eu certainement moins de mosquitos! Par deux fois nous avons dĂ» demander le papier de toilette, au contrat il est mentionnĂ© qu'il est fourni mais il n'y en a tout simplement pas en rĂ©serve. Au niveau de l'Ă©quipement, le BBQ est Ă  changer. Nous avons manquĂ© de gaz propane, il y a bien 2 bonbonnes de gaz mais la 2iĂšme Ă©tait vide. L'accueil n'a pas Ă©tĂ© Ă  la hauteur, en fait il n'y en a pas eu. Nous sommes arrivĂ©s au dĂ©but de l'aprĂšs-midi mais la villa n'Ă©tait pas prĂȘte - check in Ă  4:00hres. Nous avons laissĂ© nos valises et quand nous sommes revenus, vers 4:hres, il n'y avait plus personne. Mais somme toute, nous sommes trĂšs satisfait de notre sĂ©jour!
Séjour de 20 nuits en mars 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect family vacation

Beautiful and comfortable vacation spot for our family in Las Terranas! We loved the pool and the location close to the beach.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

6 days in paradise!

Villa El Secreto has been one of my favorite VRBOs EVER! Bibi was awesome about communicating with us; including giving me a heads up that the day of arrival was a national holiday, so we should be prepared for beach traffic. (There was traffic!) But, then we turned down this little side street and all the hustle and bustle faded away. The pictures of the property are lovely, but they don't quite capture the vibe of being there. Drinking coffee every morning on the terrace, is an amazing way to start your day. We had rented a small SUV to get from Punta Cana to Las Terrenas (via Santo Domingo for a day). While driving took some initial adjustments, I'm glad we did, as we were able to do day trips outside of Las Terrenas and hall around our groceries. There was plenty of space for the vehicle in the car port. That being said, two of the days we spent in Las Terrenas, we just walked down the street to Las Bellenas beach and that was all we needed. Getting to town would be a little bit of a hike, but you could walk down to the beach road and easily catch a moto for about 100$ pesos per person. You can tell that Jose and Bibi have very high standards for their home. It was appreciated. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to cook many of our meals at home. Besides the mosquitos (which Bibi warned us were prevalent), we didn't encounter any creepy, crawly critters. We did have an issue with the a/c in the smaller house (pretty sure it was user error) and they sent Kelvin over right away to deal with it. And, because it was January, we hardly even used it. If you have never been to the Dominican Republic before, I encourage you to get out and explore the region. My daughter is living and working in Samana, so we meandered our way through the mountains and went whale watching in Samana Bay. Hump back whales migrate to Samana Bay between January 15 and the end of March. I highly recommend using Whale Samana as the guides. The owner, Kim, is a researcher so when you are out on the boat you learn a lot about hump back whales and she is extremely conscientious about not interfering with their natural environment/patterns. (We noticed some of the other tour boats kind of following Kim's boat around so they could site the whales as well.) I can't say enough about our trip and our stay at Villa El Secreto. Can't wait to go back!
Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Welcome to Las Terrenas

For a first visit into the area, the surroundings seemed idyllic with miles of coconut and palm lined beaches, numerous restaurants and bars, and an access road with lots of foot traffic. There is easy access to moped rentals, grocery stores, and most other incidentals within walking distance. The place itself is uniquely accommodating with a separate fully equipped cabana for another couple apart from the main house. The main house has three beds in two rooms. We had amazing communication and assistance from Nora and her property manager Kelvin.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful home and beaches!

This home was absolutely stunning and the surrounding beaches couldn't be more relaxing. Though our vacation got cut short, Beatrice was fantastic to work with and incredibly responsive. From making sure that we were comfortable when we arrived to helping us secure a Covid test before leaving early, we were sad to leave. The only tips that I could offer for future guests is to be sure to have a SIM card for your phone so that it works in another country and also have someone with you that can easily communicate with the locals. My husband and I are not fluent (but were inspired to be during this trip!) and found the language barrier to be tough at times. All-in-all, Las Terrenas is beautiful and is a must see!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhadames V.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Just amazing

I’m going back soon

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous ĂȘtes reçu par Bibi Betancourt - Jose Morales

Image de profil de l’hîte
We fell in love with Las Terrenas the first time we visited and after searching for a beach house in many places in Central and South America.
Beautiful mountains, breathtaking beaches, great weather, and a village where people still know each other are part of why we choose Las Terrenas. When we bought Villa El Secreto, the property was in terrible shape; we have spent much time and effort repairing it and adding all the details that make it a much-loved home.
Originally, we visited the house on holidays, and as friends and family joined us, we were encouraged to offer the property for others to enjoy the house and the beauty and people of Las Terrenas. We are glad we did as we very much like having guests from all over the world!!!
Our home in Las Terrenas is still our favorite place to get away; we visit as much as our work permits, maintain it as if we were there, and enjoy many happy memories while waiting for the next time to return.
We hope you too enjoy our home and Las Terrenas as much as we do.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

Villa El Secreto has been consistently rated as one of the top rentals in Las Terrenas and reviewed by guests for outstanding guest service and value for a private villa. We offer a great location outside the village but close enough to all amenities. Las Ballenas beach, one of the most beautiful and calm beaches in the area is a five-minute walk from the property. The villa is located in a quiet, residential area with mostly year-long residents. The property is fenced in all sides and the pool is exclusively for the use of guests.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

The villa is located in a quiet, residential area, a short walk to Las Ballenas beach, and a walking distance or short drive to town. The living room and kitchen are open to the pool and beautiful mature gardens. Property is fenced on all sides and set back from main roads. Bungalow allows for families and couples to share time but maintain privacy.

Langues :

Anglais, Espagnol, Portugais
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