Beach access with views!

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Las Terrenas, Samana

Playa Bonita1 min walk
Playa Ballenas4 min walk
Coson Beach42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Playa Ballenes for swimming and snorkeling, Kitesurfing, scuba diving, surfing and fishing are all available in the area. It’s a 25 minute walk along the beach to town. Excellent local and European cuisine. Exciting night life...music, dancing, casino. Excursions... whale watching, Limon waterfalls, fishing, scuba diving. Lots of local color in this vibrant Dominican town. Rent includes 3 days/wk (3 hours each day) housekeeping. Help can be hired for additional time and cooking. Rental of car or a quad/all terrain vehicle is recommended to explore the area and for evening trips to town.
The Sailing Club offers Kayak, windsurf and buggieboard, sailboat and hobiecat rental.

Once you have decided to rent I will put you in touch with our property manager who will be able to help you with the particulars of your trip and will meet you at the house with keys and information.

Activities in the area: The Samana Peninsula has miles of beautiful beaches, with gorgeous Lomas (hills) running down it's center. Spectacular views! The Samana Bay is a sanctuary for the mating and birthing of Atlantic humpback whales . There are horseback excursions to the impressive Limon waterfall, all manner of watersports, nightclubs and dancing (bachata, merenge, salsa) to keep you hopping, and excellent local and European cuisine to delight the most discerning palate. A new zipline has received rave reviews! There is a small sailing club right down our hill where you can have lunch or rent a boat.

Airports: We fly into Santo Domingo (SDQ), and drive the 2 hours to our home. The trip is on brand new highways that take you through palm plantations, the mountains of a national park, rice paddies and finally along the side of the mountains of the Samana peninsula with spectacular ocean views. We are 30 minutes from a new airport Samana 'El Catey' so check for flights there first.

Property manager

Christine

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking available for only one mid sized car no larger or higher than a Rav 4.

The renter pays for A/C usage. It is on a separate meter. Upon property manager will ask for a cash refundable deposit to cover the cost of A/C usage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Las Terrenas

Located in Las Terrenas, this holiday home is near the beach. Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery and Tainopark are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Plaza Rosada Shopping Center and Beach Garden Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Cayos Las Ballenas and Samana Zipline. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

Playa Bonita - 1 min walk
Playa Ballenas - 4 min walk
Plaza Rosada Shopping Center - 9 min drive
Punta Popy Beach - 32 min drive
Coson Beach - 42 min drive

Getting around

Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

El Mosquito Art Bar - 6 min drive
Bar Restaurant Sol y Mar - 5 min walk
Cayuco En Bonita - 18 min drive
El Lugar - 6 min drive
Restaurante Casa Grande - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach access with views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach access with views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach access with views!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beach access with views! located?

This family-friendly Las Terrenas holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from Cayos Las Ballenas and Playa Bonita. Playa Ballenas and La Iglesia Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2021

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

A stay in paradise!

Words cannot describe how wonderful Casa Orquidea is, you have to experience it! The accommodations easily feel like a second home. The view and community are wonderful, secure, and very friendly. The support staff including Carlos the property manager went above and beyond to ensure our stay went smoothly, and even helped us find new places to explore and eat. It was very tough to leave such a heaven on earth. Would highly recommend for long and short stays.

Stayed 179 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly F., San Diego

14 Jan 2019

Beautiful home in a Gorgeous Setting

We spent a week at this property and had a wonderful time. It is a beautiful place to stay when visiting Las Terranes. The house has gorgeous views and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Once we learned how to navigate the area, it is pretty crazy driving through Las Terranes (we were there at a busy time) you can head to the surrounding beaches, Playa Bonita and Playa Colon, which are breathtaking. The home is walking distance to Las Ballenas Beach, which is so pretty. We paddle boarded and snorkeled there. Unfortunately, we missed seeing the humpback whales as the whale watching is January 15th - March 15th, we were so close, but no. The best meal we had was at a French restaurant in one of the shopping centers, sorry I do not remember the name but also had a good meal at La Terrasse. If you plan on snorkeling, I would bring equipment with you on your trip, as you can pull over at many pretty spots to snorkel. We surfed at Playa Bonita where we rented boards and our teenage daughters took some surf lessons.There is a service called Komida which is basically an Uber Eats. The agency who helps with the check in and anything you need when you are visiting is excellent. They took care of any problems immediately, we only had a few, hot water heater needed to be lit and an issue working the tv. I definitely recommend this home when visiting this beautiful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

31 July 2018

I would definitely go back! A gorgeous house!

We spent 2 weeks in the DR with 5 nights in this gorgeous home in the hills overlooking the beach. I LOVED the house so much and can definitely see myself going back there even though I prefer to explore more of the world than return to vacation destinations already visited. But, the house was so beautifully appointed and comfortable that I find myself thinking about it often now that I'm home. If you are looking for indoor/outdoor living, this is the spot. And the Master bedroom views are to die for. Beds are comfy. BUT - please note that the owner does not allow guests to use the laundry facilities. Housekeeping comes and will wash your clothing off premises, so there is back-up. Super minor issue but you should be aware of it if you plan on doing all your laundry on your own. 2 words...Stay here...you'll love it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nellie W.

25 Apr 2018

Amazing, better even than the pictures

We were a group of four - two couples - and this property was incredible. The view was even better than captured in the photos - truly idyllic. The large outside table was incredible for breakfasts each morning. The kitchen was fun to work in and the house in immaculate condition. We didn't use the air conditioning but were comfortable with fans/bug nets (would recommend using them). The property managers were professional and helpful. The walk down the hill to Las Bellenas beach was 5 minutes (a little more going up), and the beach was beautiful. We rented kayaks from the Sailing Club right there and ate at two wonderful beach side restaurants within walking distance of the property. It's 1.75 miles to walk into the "downtown" area with bars/music, which we did one night and taxied home. The road/driveway is definitely extremely steep/narrow, but we were able to navigate it with our rental car (suzuki vitara). Would love to come back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Evelyn W.

9 May 2017

Beautiful View!

We enjoyed a wonderful four days at your lovely beach villa! Loved the outstanding ocean view (especially at sunset), the outdoor dining, the garden, walking along the beach to town, and the feel of your Mediterranean-style home. The huge master bedroom had a perfect cross breeze, which made for a comfortable night's sleep (and afternoon reading). Your property manager was very helpful and I would recommend hiring your housekeeper for at least one dinner in. We had an exceptional traditional dinner with Mahi Mahi caught that day, and although I don't speak Spanish, we had a fun conversation using Google Translate! Also, the highways are much nicer than the tour books lead you to believe.

About the host

Hosted by Christine

John is a landscaper in the NYC area and Kristy is a photographic stylist.

Why they chose this property

We have made our home uniquely ours. We are both artistic with a strong sense of design. Clean lines, artistic touches and the comfort of home is what you will find at Casa Orquedea.