Whenever you book a vacation rental blindly you always take a risk. There were no reviews on this rental. Believe me, IT WAS WORTH THE RISK.
This place better than the owner's depiction.
From the first time we unlocked the door to the sadness of our departure it proved to a nice little vacation home.
Very roomie living area and full kitchen. The bedroom was large and the king bed provided comfortable sleeping.
The grounds are very well kept with beautiful landscaping to include trees, rocks, flowering hedges and well situated for quiet privacy. You always saw grounds keepers working, but didn't notice much use of noisy power equipment.
The two big pools, I'd say was the biggest selling feature. They are huge well shaped and set on the property perfectly. There is no poolside furniture to distract from the tranquility of the gardens and pool. When you see it you will realize how perfect everything fits.
The rental does not have air conditioning and does get a little hot for a couple of ours during the day. But that's how the Caribbean rolls. If you get hot inside, you go outside to a shady place with a breeze like.....well......I don't know.......THE BEACH !!!!!!. The beach is a short walk mostly shaded past a few shops and an awesome little corner café.
It has two ceiling fans and good ventilation. Also; security stationed right next to the car port. Oh, I forgot, the car port. This apartment has it's own car port and happens to have a security guard post right next to your car. Although; I never felt any need for security anywhere in Dominicus, they are there 24/7.
The Casa Caribe administrator , Rita, will handle all of your concerns while there. But, there is a slight language barrier but she is easy to communicate with.
The rental has a concrete path that leads to one of the pools about 40 ft. away.
There are two maybe three good markets within easy walking, EVERYTHING IS EASY WALKING. But, for a real grocery shopping, about 30 minutes away in La Ramona is a store called " Jumbo " it is like a super Walmart. It has everything. Very good prices.
All in all other than the tropical heat there is nothing bad to say.
Also; I booked though trip advisor and it went very smooth.
Even though this is a tourist area be prepared for a language barrier. It is fun and I learned to understand the lingo. The people are all very nice and eager to help in spite of our lack of knowledge of Spanish, Italian and French. But, those language barriers added to the quality of our visit to D.R.. I would not expect them to know English as we are visiting them.
Finally, I have other reviews I'll be posting about this paradise.
I wish I could keep this rental a secret but some things just need to be shared.