La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts

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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10600 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province

Punta Cana Beach10 min walk
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)4 min drive
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park6 min drive
Corales Golf Course9 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Villa La Palapa.

When you stay at La Palapa, you’ll have a range of exclusive 5-star services at your fingertips and access to the resort facilities at Puntacana Resort & Club, which include golf courses, beaches, restaurants & bars, and more.

This villa and location are ideal for a Caribbean vacation with family and friends, offering sun, beach, tennis, and golf.

LOCATION:

Villa La Palapa is located at the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. The villa is located at La Cana golf course (Hacienda).

Puntacana Resort & Club is a gated resort & residential community with 24-hour gated entrance and security. This is one of the premier resorts in the Dominican Republic and a favorite luxury destination for discerning travelers and celebrities worldwide. Puntacana Resort & Club, with its unwavering commitment to luxury, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, invites travelers to indulge in the finest that the Caribbean has to offer!

The resort is home to 2 oceanside golf courses (Corales by Tom Fazio and La Cana by P.B. Dye), luxury hotels, a Six Senses Spa, the Oscar de la Rental tennis center (tennis, paddle, and pickleball courts), an equestrian center & polo club, pristine beaches and beach clubs, nature trails and freshwater lagoons, fantastic restaurants, and more. If you want to go off property to explore the local area, the Puntacana Shopping Village and Blue Mall Puntacana are located just outside the resort.

Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) is located right next to the resort - 1 kilometer or less than 1 mile from the resort’s entrance, and Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) is about a 3-hour drive away.

NOTE: You’ll have two golf touring carts included with the villa rental for transportation around the resort.

THE SPACE:
Villa La Palapa is a contemporary, 5-bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, 8,000 sq. ft., 2-story villa with a private backyard, lawn area, pool, and basketball half-court.

Blending European elegance with Caribbean flair, the contemporary design of this villa creates a delightful indoor-outdoor living experience. Stepping through the expansive front door, you're greeted with a warm and inviting tropical ambiance.

La Palapa is centered around a stunning garden, complete with palm trees and white stone pathways, creating a serene and Zen-like atmosphere. The villa's open design flows seamlessly from the front entrance to the spacious terrace, pool area, and garden. The terrace and garden provide an expansive area ideal for lounging, dining, relaxing, and entertaining.

Tucked neatly on one side of the villa, you’ll find an outdoor basketball half-court with one hoop. The backyard offers a great green oasis with a lawn, trees, and palm trees. If you’re traveling with children, this is a great and comfortable place for them to play.

The living room is a beautiful space with floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable sofas, chairs, a TV, assorted books, air-conditioning, and ceiling fan. The dining room is located right next to the kitchen and features a large dining table where you can enjoy your meals with a view of the pool and backyard. If you prefer to dine outdoors, the villa also has a nice outdoor dining area on the covered terrace.

The modern kitchen with an island is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals during your vacation. You can also hire a professional chef if you don’t want to cook during your vacation ($).

Enjoy the private pool, soak up the sun on one of the sun loungers, or relax on one of the outdoor sofas, and let the Caribbean breeze carry you away…

THE BEDROOMS:

VILLA NAME has 5 bedrooms, including a fantastic primary suite with a balcony. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs.

Bedroom 1 (upstairs): The primary bedroom with 1 King bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, closet, ensuite bathroom with shower and tub, and a private balcony overlooking the pool/backyard/golf course.

Bedroom 2 (upstairs) with 1 King bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, a desk and chair, closet, and ensuite bathroom with shower.

Bedroom 3 (upstairs) with 2 Queen beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, and ensuite bathroom with shower.

Bedroom 4 (downstairs) with 1 Queen bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, ensuite bathroom with shower, and a private terrace.

Bedroom 5 (downstairs) with 4 Twin beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, desk and chairs, and ensuite bathroom with shower.

Total beds available 9 (sleeps 10)
2 King
3 Queen
4 Twin

VILLA AMENITIES:

When you stay at La Palapa, you can enjoy the following villa amenities:

Access to areas/facilities and amenities of Puntacana Resort & Club
Air-conditioning & ceiling fans
Electricity
Flat-screen TV
Two (2) golf touring carts for easy transportation inside the resort
Swimming pool
Basketball half court
Towels & linens
Wi-Fi

PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB

There is currently no resort fee, but separate fees do apply for the use of the following facilities and amenities at the resort:

CORALES oceanside golf course (18 holes)
LA CANA oceanside golf course (27 holes)
Equestrian center
Los Tres Ojos ecological reserve and lagoons
Marina
Oscar de la Renta Tennis Center
Playa Blanca Beach Club
Playa Serena beach
Restaurants & bars
Six Senses Spa
Water sports
... and more

NOTE: Separate fees apply for use of resort facilities/amenities, food & beverages at restaurants/bars, sports activities, lessons, etc. Additional fees are not included in the villa rental.

VILLA STAFF:

Butler: The Spanish-speaking butler can serve drinks, and food, and generally helps around the house. The butler may reside on the property in a separate living area.

Housekeeper: The Spanish-speaking housekeeper will clean the villa, make the beds, and wash towels and linens (usually every 3rd day). We do not offer personal laundry service. The housekeeper may reside on the property in a separate living area.

Villa Manager: You’ll also have an English/Spanish-speaking villa manager available during your stay. This is your go-to person for any questions or if you need any services that you haven’t booked before your arrival. The villa manager will greet you when you arrive at the villa, check you in, and will be available daily throughout your entire stay.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

Enhance your vacation with one or more of our add-on services! Once you book the villa, our in-house concierge will be available to assist you with planning the following services ($):

Airport transfers from Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana Airports
All-inclusive meal plans for food & beverages consumed in the villa
Boat & yacht rentals
Chef service
Excursions and tours
Golf touring cart rental
Golf tee time reservations with shared transportation
Grocery shopping
Spa treatments and in-villa massages
Transportation services
…and more

NOTE: All add-on services are subject to availability and extra charges apply. Add-on services are not included in the villa rental price ($).

PLEASE NOTE: A separate rental agreement with house rules must be signed to complete the booking process. All villa guests must be registered with Puntacana Resort & Club before arrival. No outside guests are allowed.

Property manager

Anders Bogebjerg

Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Punta Cana

Located in Punta Cana, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Punta Espada Golf Course and Scape Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Punta Cana Beach and Juanillo Beach. Bavaro Adventure Park and Manati Park Bavaro are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province

What's nearby

Punta Cana Beach - 10 min walk
La Cana Golf Course - 20 min walk
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park - 6 min drive
BlueMall Punta Cana - 6 min drive
Corales Golf Course - 9 min drive

Getting around

Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

Luve Champagne Bar - 7 min drive
Bye bye bar - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Samana - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of La Cana Golf Course and Punta Cana Beach. Six Senses Spa and Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Penn Valley, PA, USA

2 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our extended family just returned from a week in Villa La Palapa. Overall we had a great time. Airport pickup and check in were a breeze. The property was awesome. We used the pool everyday, it was clean and perfect temperature. The basketball court was underwhelming, with palms overgrowing the area. My 12 year old didn't complain. There were some small things, like an odd smell in one of the bathrooms, that were handled immediately. Like others have said, the staff were friendly, hard working, and just nice people. We opted for the breakfast/dinner partial plan, with Carlos as our chef. This ended up being a ridiculous amount of food and was a perfect choice for us. Note that there is a separate chef rental fee in additional to the per person fe, which was not clear in initial emails. After reading back through the contract, it is in there in small print. We generally either skipped lunch or ate on the run. The boys in our group played golf at La Cana 3 times and at Punta Espada once. La Cana is definitely not worth what they charge. I got times on the GolfNow app for a third of the price. They make you take a caddy, which for the first time we played seemed reasonable. The third time we played, they tried to send 2 caddies with our group of 4 to play 9 holes (we were in carts!) This theme of squeezing money out of you seemed common in the DR. The caddy master is a total jerk, he made us feel like outsiders because we were not "owners". Punta Espada is legit.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

10 Aug 2023

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

Nothing Short of Incredible!

Nosotros simplemente lo pasamos de maravilla a La Villa Palapa! Without a doubt, our stay exceeded every expectation. The property is beautiful, spacious and easily accessible to beaches, the airport and many things to do. The infinity pool, natural wildlife, and food were, for sure, our top highlights. Every need was looked after each day. We elected the food and drinks plan, which we would recommend. The staff were attentive to all our needs and were very responsive. Stig, Irving, Gleyds, and Francisco are top-notch—super friendly and gracious. Our group of friends travels together each year, and our first trip to the Dominican Republic and La Villa Palapa will certainly not be our last. We would highly recommend any group—families, friends—to stay at La Villa Palapa.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

1 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Stay!!

Our stay was everything we hoped for and more! The house is within a safe, gated community that has absolutely beautiful scenery. The house is better than the pictures and we had plenty of room for 10 adults and 1 three year old. The house is well worth the price. There are several beach options but our favorite, that was a 5 minute golf cart ride, was Playa Serena. Gladys was so sweet and nice, she spoiled us taking care of the dishes and making sure our rooms were nice and clean. The rooms were a bit cold so if you run on the cooler side bring a sweatshirt for sleeping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

26 July 2023

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

Magical Experience!!!

I celebrated my 40th Birthday with my friends a couple weeks ago and had the time of my life!! From the moment we stepped on the property, we felt at home and most welcomed. I cannot say enough about the amazing Villa staff: Deborah, Gledys & Irving!! They are the MOST kind, loving, genuine, attentive, charismatic and warm people ever! The trio went above and beyond to ensure that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were taken care of. It was not just the big, but the smallest most thoughtful gestures that truly touched my heart - from decorating my birthday cake because I didn't have time to go buy fresh flowers to place on it, to thoughtfully making lunch for us on the final day after our flight was delayed three times. The house was lovely, perfect and a slice of heaven on earth!! But the Villa team, will FOREVER hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of my friends!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RASHAD B.

11 July 2023

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

Best Vacation Ever

The property looks even better in person. The staff at the property were the best. They catered to all of our needs. The chef Francisco was the best. The food was was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anders Bogebjerg

My name is Anders Bogebjerg, and I am the property manager of Villa La Palapa. I am a professional (PGA) golf player and former European Junior Champion from Denmark. Before moving to Punta Cana, I was playing golf professionally in Scandinavia and Europe at Challenge Tour level. From 2000, I began working in the traveling industry every winter season for Danish traveling agencies as a golf pro, representative and destination manager. In 2002, my travels took me to the Dominican Republic, where I settled down and bought Palmera Travel together with my wife, Rawnie Hansen. As the years went by, our company grew and expanded into Group Palmera. Today, we specialize in offering luxury vacation rental properties and customizing vacation packages for travelers from around the world.

Why they chose this property

Villa La Palapa is a fantastic villa with a wonderful tropical garden - the perfect, tropical oasis. Puntacana Resort & Club is one of the most exclusive properties in the Dominican Republic that offers 24-hour security and plenty of spectacular facilities, golf, beaches, restaurants and more. There's something here for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Villa La Palapa is definitely a unique property that is perfect for adults and children and the villa works well for both golf groups and multi-generational families. The location is unbeatable and everything is within easy reach when you have 2 golf touring carts included. The villa is great, but the staff makes it even better! The service and friendliness of the staff is really what keeps our guests coming back.