This place & stay exceeded all of our expectations! We came with our extended family, from grandparents to siblings to kids & infant, and it was perfect for us all. The staff were incredible & kind - they made the stay! The beach was beautiful and provided ample fun for the kids. The days were filled with swimming in the beach & pool, reading in hammocks and pool side, great meals al fresco, with pina coladas (virgins for the kids!) served just right. We booked massages right at the house for ultimate relaxation. From booking to ensuring easy airport pick up and drop off and meal planning, the hosts were incredible at communicating & responsiveness. Definitely will look to book again.

The home was amazing and the staff so helpful and pleasant. Every need was met and then some…from delicious meals, amazing pina coladas, to a clean house every day, our trip was great! The space was perfect for children of all ages and thee adults!

This property was lovely...even better than the pictures. The pool area is gorgeous with sun and shade opportunities for all during the day and the pool is a perfect temperature! Mercy, Ingrid and Julio took care of all of our needs (and those Pina Colada's were next level good!). The view and location a little ways up the hill from the beach was perfect to feel a little separated from the main road but still close. Cofresi beach is a nice little area and the two restaurants we dined at were good...it was just a bit quiet at this time of year...we were one of 2 occupied tables both times. The beach is good for walking along...we are not beach people so didn't venture in the water...especially not with our perfect pool available. We had massage service come to the villa on 2 days (only $30 per massage and excellent!) and ventured out to the waterfall tour one day which was really affordable for all that you get...I would highly recommend. These activities were all seamlessly arranged by Gus on day one. My sister and I also played 3 rounds at the little nine hole golf course nearby which was a perfectly chill time. I am the one in charge of making the arrangements for this family vacation so I have to give a shout out to the villa owners who jumped through hoops to accommodate some last minute changes to our group size and even managed to get a refund for the fewer people. They were so responsive. Thanks for everything!

3 couples wanted to celebrate our 25th & 26th anniversaries somewhere special so we picked vista del mar because there was a maid, chef and groundskeeper in a beautiful large home. The staff was wonderful and accommodating. The pool is inviting and beautiful. While not right on the beach it’s a short 5 minutes walk to one. Our 10 day vacation will always be full of special memories!

We had an amazing time! The house is beautiful and the pool was the perfect place to relax. The best part was waking up to the view of the sunrise! The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing. It was great to just sit back and relax while the food and drinks were being prepped for us. Cindy and John are very thorough and provide you with all the information you will need for your stay. 10/10 we would definitely book again!

The best vacation our family has ever had. Mercy one of the best cooks ever assisted by her lovely daughter Julio a very kind and peaceful man, always willing to serve . Pío the security guy a very nice person as well . I was very pleased with the service. Thank you

This is such a wonderful place to stay. The pictures really don't do it justice. Julio and Mercy took great care of us, Cindy the owner was super accessible, and everything was just perfect. The bed was comfortable, all of the outdoor furniture was great. The indoor furniture looked great, but we really only went inside to sleep for the whole week. If you want a relaxing vacation, do yourself a favor and book this gem.

Our family of 17 stayed at Vista Del Mar to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The home is as beautiful as the photos with plenty of room for us to be around the pool, on the porch and in the house. The bedrooms and bathrooms were plenty for our family and the upstairs master bedrooms had beautiful balconies. The staff of Mercy, Julio and their daughters were wonderful. They made us feel pampered with delicious meals served, keeping the house perfect and helping in whatever way we asked. Julio ran errands, and helped us arrange transportation. Gus came and helped us plan outings and Gabino made sure we were oriented to the home and they all made us feel so welcome. We planned a few outings, snorkeling, the waterfall trip and the city tour, all of which were so fun. Julio helped 4 of our guys arrange a golf outing and provided the transportation. When we thought it would be fun to have some meringue dance lessons, Gabino arranged that for us, too. Some of our group requested massages and that also was easily arranged right at the house. The beach is a 5 minute walk - a good place for swimming and jumping in the waves, but nor so much for lying on the sand - quite commercial. But that didn't matter as we had such a beautiful place to enjoy water and the sunshine. We highly recommend Vista del Mar. Cindy and John were so available for questions prior to our trip and we are grateful to them for sharing their beautiful home with others. Outstanding, all around.

My siblings and I have been on four or five group vacations together in the last five years and we agreed this was the most relaxing, carefree, enjoyable vacation we've ever had. First of all, Julio, Mercy, and Ingrid were fabulous- super attentive but never invasive. They clearly take great pride in the house and their work and everything is kept sparkling clean, including the pool and the vans and taxis. Gus and Gabino were wonderful and made sure everything was so easy to book and travel. We had to cancel one expedition and Julio called Gus for us who came the next day and refunded us. Mercy and Ingrid's cooking and drinks were incredible. We went out to eat once early on and never really wanted to again because Mercy could make it better. Julio was so careful with our budget when shopping for us and handled everything so we didn't have to, including transportation. Everything we asked for was no problema. We had Raquel and her employees come out for massages, manicures, and pedicures several times and they were wonderful. Also, Wifi all over the house was great. A few things to note: we paid cash for all of the excursions, so make sure you bring enough. We paid in USD so we didn't really need to get a lot of Dominican pesos. We came in early February and the weather was absolutely perfect. It didn't get hot until the last day we left. We brought board games and puzzles but they do have some there. We always offered dinner to the employees. It really was amazing.

The house was even better than we imagined. Everything worked out perfectly from Julio picking us up at the airport. Mercy and Ingrid keep the house immaculate and looked after us to the tiniest detail. The beds were very comfortable and the food was delicious, as were the Pina Coladas served by Ingrid around the pool. Communication with the owners proved to be very easy. Our 2 year old granddaughter had a wonderful time. Five minute walk to the beach. Definitely recommend this villa and we will hopefully return.

Staff was attentive polite and friendly. Mercy's cooking was delicious (yum~ those bfast sandwiches and guac!!) The house was clean and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute on the patio and poolside. Sunrise was beautiful everyday.

My husband, my 3 kids and I all throughly enjoyed our vacation! The property was just as described and the location was fantastic. My kids loved swimming in the pool and hanging out at the beach right down the street. We also loved everything Mercy cooked, the food was all delicious. It was such a nice break to relax and not worry about anything. Julio, Mercy, and Ingrid were so friendly and helpful. As soon as we arrived Julio blew up some pool floats and toys for the kids and they were thrilled. The area is wonderful too, there is a lot to do. We did go to Ocean World one day which was fun, we walked there as it’s right down the street. We also did the waterfall trip which was also fun and a nice chance to see the mountains and more of the country. When you go down to the beach or go for a walk everyone is very friendly and we felt very safe. There were a lot of little things the owners thought of like books, games, pool toys, Wi-Fi, blue tooth speaker that were also appreciated. Lastly the owners gave a lot of great info ahead of the trip so we knew what to expect and what there was to do in the area. I definitely recommend this property. We can’t wait to go back again in the future.

This was an amazing experience for me and my fellow travelers. The accommodations were extremely comfortable and clean. The staff was excellent. Julio is a gracious and diligent worker.who gives his best in everything he did for us. Anywhere we went people knew him and spoke highly of him, he continuously demonstrated high moral values and character. He managed the property and our needs to perfection. His wife and daughter gave exceptional performances cooking Dominican cuisine to perfection. These ladies also ensured that the residence was immaculately cleaned at all times. Our whole party of 4 wished that we could stay longer. Thank you for the wonderful memories we have and we hope to have an opportunity to return at a later date.

If you are second guessing on booking this Villa DO NOT! we had an amazing time and cannot wait to return! The staff on property were great. Pictures didn’t do the property justice! We loved everything about our stay!

First off, what made the entire2 weeks were Mercy, Ingrid, and Julio. They took care of us as if we were their own family. We already miss them terribly. My only complaint is the air conditioning. There is only air conditioning in the bedrooms and it was very hot. Due to this, we missed a place to all gather, play games and watch a movie. The common areas were very hot. Besides this, we loved every second.

We had a great time here. The house was great and was just as the listing says. The only disappointment was the beach. We planned to spend more time down there since it’s an easy walk, but it’s full of trash.

A group of 11 adult friends enjoyed this amazing home for a week in June. It is even better than described in the listing. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. The staff is 5 stars+++. When I polled the group for feedback for the review, these are the responses I got: "Great Staff!", "Authentic experience", "Very clean house with an amazing pool/patio. Friendly and helpful staff that made you feel like family", "Attentive staff who prepare fresh-made meals. Beautifully maintained home, great for large groups." "Complete, full-service, no worries vacation experience of high quality". Mercy, Julio & Ingrid truly spoiled us for the week, and as a group of busy parents we were so grateful! They were accommodating to dietary needs, served us drinks around the pool every day, made trips to the store when we ran out of things, cleaned our rooms everyday, and the list goes on and on. Julio was always ready to help us when we had questions about the area or anything at all, really. Gus was fantastic at helping us book excursions that fit our desires well. Gambino was on-hand to help us rearrange shuttles when the airlines made our departure a bit of a mess. John & Cindy were very communicative and helpful leading up to the trip with every bit of info we needed to plan our time well. Our only tip for future travelers would be to bring enough cash to cover your excursions as well as anything else. We assumed we'd be able to charge the excursions. Not a big deal, though as the cash machine was just down the road. Overall, we can't say enough good about this place and this staff. We all said we'd love to come back again. I really hope we get the chance. Thank you all for an unforgettable vacation.

The property is exactly like the listing, they have a wonderful staff who is attentive to every need you have. We would highly recommend this for a vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the villa in Confressi. Location was an easy walk to beach, store and a couple restaurants and about a 15 minute drive from town. The Villa staff were friendly and helpful and made sure all of our needs were taken care of. One guest in our party has celiac disease and everyone was really great about accommodating and making sure there was no cross contamination. The owners went as far as calling a local restaurant we were going to so they were aware of the allergy. Easy communication with owners, property manager and house staff. Thank you for letting us enjoy your special place, we had an amazing time!

Everything was so easy. From the moment we booked the trip. John and Cindy were great hosts and always available. The staff at the house was amazing! They become part of your family. Food was amazing too!

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the staff and property. Thank you Cindy and John for opening your property to us!

This house is not only beautiful but the outdoor space has plenty of seating options for everyone. The pool is big too. The maids and groundskeeper made the vacation very relaxing!! They cooked, cleaned, and insisted we didn’t do anything on our vacation. There’s fruit trees in the grassy back yard. The most relaxing vacation we have ever had! I would recommend this place to anyone!!!

From the moment we all got off the flight and were greeted until we were dropped off to leave, I felt like I was at a very exclusive resort with all the amenities. Cindy and John thought of everything. I didn't have to get up early to save a place by the pool, make reservations for dinner, worry about what the other travelers were doing or if they were content. The Villa is beautiful, clean and well appointed. Julio, Mercy and Ingrid were an amazing part of the entire experience. The food was so delicious. There are activities that can be arranged if that is what type of vacation people are looking for. Nearly all eight people took advantage of the massages, manicures and pedicures. I would bring more cash next time for the activities and the spa treatments. Looking forward to going back again.

Very well maintained and the staff is exceptional!

The only thing wrong with my stay is that is wasn’t longer. Julio and his family took the best care of us. We enjoyed every minute of it.

Property was exactly as advertised. Clean and well maintained. Many rooms great property.

We cannot rant and rave enough about our wonderful vacation Mercy Julio and Ingrids Hospitality was second to none; Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and immaculate The food was delicious they went above and beyond to make this vacation memorable for our family. We hated to leave and actually want to return before years end for an Adult only trip with friends. Pio our security Guard was on point every night and made us feel completely safe and secure we will return over and over again

My family and I enjoyed the property very much. It was spacious, well taking care of, and at a great location. Julio, Mercy, and Ingrid were amazing and took care of everything we needed. We loved it so much that we are already planning to go again next year.

The place was exactly as described. We enjoyed it tremendously and the best about our stay was the outstanding service of the staff at the house! We really recommend this place further and would like to thank the owners and especially the staff for making our stay unforgettable.

From beginning to end, everything was absolutely PERFECT! The owners, John and Cindy, were a pleasure to deal with. They were prompt in answering questions and extremely patient. The detailed information sent to us prior to arrival was exactly what a planner like myself longs for! Details about the villa, culture, excursions and restaurants. The caring staff and beautiful villa…I can’t say enough about how wonderful everything was during our stay. Julio, Mercy and Ingrid felt like family by the time our vacation was drawing to a close. They were always positive, energetic and willing to go above and beyond anything we needed. It was so nice to not have any worries during our stay. Even our laundry was clean and neatly folded in our rooms each day by lunch! The kids loved the virgin pina coladas throughout the day by the pool. The food Mercy and Ingrid served was amazing! We ate way too much but enjoyed every minute of it! Julio was extremely helpful and always willing to run out and buy extras of whatever we wanted-ice cream run for the kids several times. Gus guided us in arranging two excursions while visiting. We did the 12 waterfall tour and ATVs to a private beach. Some also enjoyed Ocean World. Each excursion was an adventure and priceless memories were made. We had several massages, hair braiding and our teen girls had manicures and pedicures all at the villa. We left feeling rested and wishing our stay could be extended. We will definitely return in the future.

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Cofresi! Everything was EXACTLY as described online and in the documents Cindy provided prior to travel. The staff was AMAZING. We travel frequently, but this is the first time we've ever rented a house with a staff abroad. It was simply perfection. When I awoke every morning, Julio was already busy cleaning the pool and doing odd jobs around the house. He was always available to run to the store and to translate as needed. Mercy's cooking was amazing and her drinks divine. Our favorites: Paella, Shepard's Pie, her coleslaw, chicken and any and all rice/beans. My sons drank approximately 1,532 virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris. Ingrid kept the space very clean and our clothes were washed before I even knew they were dirty!! Having a watchman overnight was also reassuring, even though we felt very safe. We did several excursions that we scheduled with Gus, who comes to the home your first or second day. The best two were the 12 Waterfalls Tour and the day we spent at Oceanworld. The Royal Dolphin Swim was well worth the money! The Cofresi and Puerto Plata area have been devastated by the lack of tourism due to COVID. The locals were happy to have our business and we were happy to be there. The beach isn't the greatest, but we went walking there every day and enjoyed it. If you are the type of family that enjoys pool time and/or excursions (like our family does), this is the PERFECT house for you!!

In a word, paradise! The house was amazing- the views, the many, many different areas to congregate or spend alone time, the pool, the wicker rocking chairs, the hammocks, the privacy and safety, the 3 min walk to a beautiful sandy beach and fabulous Mexican restaurant (Charro’s) - all excellent!!!!! But most lovely, were the staff- Julio, Mercedes and Ingrid went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, well taken care of, all satisfied (with a party of 11 people with many food restrictions-this was not easy!!), and became like family over our week stay. The coordination with Gustavo for the various excursion choices was effortless and the two day trips we went on (snorkeling in Sosúa beach and the City tour) were super fun and made beautiful memories for many years to come! The COVID testing procedure for re-entry back to the US was beyond easy and efficient- we paid before our trip, lab came to the house to administer tests and we had results back the same day. The night watchman/security was great too, and all around we felt like we were visiting at a family members home. Two areas of improvement for our groups liking would be a better wifi/streaming connection for watching movies in the living room, and a Bluetooth speaker system in the back porch/pool area where we spent most of our time. All in all we were super impressed and fell in love! We will definitely be returning to this beautiful property- very highly recommended!! The owners Chris & Cindy were amazing to communicate with and made the whole planning process very easy. Great property and management!!!!