Property was great! Amazing beach & surrounding area. The pools are HUGE. Plenty or restaurants , bars & stores within walking distance. Host (Vivian) went above and beyond especially with communication!!!

Beautiful view ! Our favorite place was sitting on the veranda overlooking the beautiful grounds and beach with palm trees!! The unit itself is a bit dated and could use a facelift. That did not distract us from having a wonderful stay!!!!

The apartment was exactly as advertised. The hosts were very responsive and flexible - i would definitely stay again!

It was very pleasant staying at this apartment. It was like being at home at the beach.

This place is absolute paradise, very clean, beatifully decorated...security around the clock, didn't do any cooking but the kitchen is fully equipped, the pool area and beach are amazing and the restaurant makes great sangrias. Vivian, the owner is very sweet and helpful and super friendly. I'm hoping to be back soon.

This place is absolute paradise, very clean, beatifully decorated...security around the clock, didn't do any cooking but the kitchen is fully equipped, the pool area and beach are amazing and the restaurant makes great sangrias. Vivian, the owner is very sweet and helpful and super friendly. I'm hoping to be back soon.

The property has a fantastic view and great pool. Although the beach sand was clean the beach shore was full of marine debries due to the storm that threatened the island afew days back. By our third day there, they had started cleaning the marine debries and we were able to enjoy jumping in the ocean. Guest room had two beds and was great for the kids. Master bedroom was spacious. King bed was not as comfortable but it does the work. TV worked but we didn't use it. Bathrooms seems to be old but it could also be the fact that they are in an area too close to the ocean. Kitchen had all the items you would need for a real kitchen (such as pots, skillet, plates and other utensils and even potatoes masher). It had also potable water to drink out of the refrigerator dispenser. Family room had a great L shape sofa. TV worked but local channels or cable had a black and white look (Didn't try to troubleshoot though), they had afew movies available to watch using the DVD player but DVD player wasn't reading DVDs. However, i was able to hook up my laptop to watch my personal Netflix (used HMI cable from master bedroom).

Nice clean condo with great hosts that were quick to respond to any question that we had before and during our stay. The complex was very secure and clean. We were in Juan Dolio during the time when curfew was 6pm, so it was nice that the property's restaurant stayed open after that time. It was a small menu, but everything on it was great and reasonably priced. There were several mini markets within walking distance for any items we needed during our stay. It was easy to use our credit cards at most places in the area, and USD are accepted. You may want to get Dominican pesos at the beginning of your trip so that you can use them for tips outside of your credit card. Great place to stay if you are visiting this areas and the hosts are great!

In the past 10 years we have done about 20 rentals from VRBO throughout the world. Without doubt this is our all time favourite rental, in terms of a) location, b) outstanding 2 bedroom apartment with balcony overlooking pools and beach, and c) the EXCELLENT service provided by the owner and her family. The setting is gorgeous and all amenities are in the apartment. A few minor problems were dealt with promptly and efficiently, well beyond what one might expect! Other reviews have already covered accurately what I wanted to say. I cannot recommend this apartment highly enough, you will not be disappointed!! Arend (rented last 2weels February 2020)

This is a lovely, well-situated condominium unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one ensuite with the Master BR), a fully appointed kitchen, comfortable living room and darling balcony with a stunning view of the Caribbean, just as advertised. The owners were very accommodating and responsive to messages and questions. The property is also very secure without feeling like a fortress. Overall excellent accommodations,

This is a great property and was as good as listed. We very much enjoyed the great views from the deck. The pool and beach areas were very accessible and no crowds!

This was the best vacation spot to find yourself and really relax.. the people were great especially Marcelino the waiter he was awesome anything we wanted he was there to make us happy. The condo was beautiful anything we were not sure we called Vivian and she responded fast. Our stay was incredible this is by far the best vacation spot if you want to get away from noise and just relax. Security needs some improvement on customer service and work on there people skills. But the condo the beach the pool and the owner of this property was excellent.. I’m planning my next vacation soon can’t wait 😊 thank you Vivian and thank your dad as well

All the amenities of home - nicely decorated, washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, walk in showers. The breath taking view of carribean sea , the coconut trees the pool and an on site restaurant makes you feel as if you never want your time at Marabella to end My family had a great time. If you’re interested hurry to book this condo , you will be exceptionally pleased. Ps The security so great...all you need to do is enjoy yourself Jean T

The inviting pricing caused me a bit of concern. I worried we would be disappointed. I had no cause for concern because it greatly exceeded expectations. First impressions : Spotless white painted exterior, five towers in the complex, all on the beach , all with views Check-in was easy and quick, receiving my keys at the front desk. The staff helped us with our bags and told us how to find her apartment. Exquisite joy to open the door and see the apartment! Beautifully decorated with an up-to-date beach themed motif . The apartment had everything we needed in terms of cooking, cleaning, towels and supplies. The balcony was wonderfully situated with a great view of the of the beach and the pool, and hada dining table, sofa, chairs and side tables as well as a lovely lamp and ceiling fan. We were on the 4th floor. Everything worked well, air-conditioning, hot water and had an easy to use garbage chute near the elevator just two doors away. The condo is accessed by outdoor corridors. The landscaping was as lovely as Disney World or better! Coconut palms and tropical plantings everywhere, nothing out of place. The staff were all as gracious and sweet as can be. They were bilingual English Spanish maybe more languages! The beach was well manicured, no debris, it had a wave breaker and safe area. Sometimes there were no guests on the beach at all. Just groundskeepers and guards. I understand there’s only a few high rent seasons in the year. Coco restaurant on the beach. Food was excellent. The red snapper! And great paella. They do not stay open late at night however. Garbage receptacles every 50 feet insured there was no trash to be seen anywhere. Various signs indicated that topless sunbathing is not allowed nor Loud music. They stated it was a family beach.. Outdoor furniture was ample, and included covered lounging casitas, some some with sheer white curtains and windshields. Well, our Experience was so wonderful I actually engaged a real estate agent to look at some of the units that were for sale. But then I thought, why would I need to own one when renting one is so affordable and easy? We will be back. And Vivian and Sebastian were delightful to work with, we never met them, we didn’t have to, but to answer the questions online or by phone so easily. Very pleasant experience.

We loved our stay at Villas Del Mar. The condo was clean and had all the equipment needed for a beach vacation. The balcony was amazing - great view, comfy furniture and good privacy. The filtered water dispenser in the fridge was a huge bonus, as we anticipated buying tons of bottled water. We were extremely happy we didn’t need to do this. The grounds were well-kept and had a variety of activities. Our young kids loved bouncing from pool, to playground, to ocean. The owners were super-responsive to any questions we had and dealt with the issues we encountered very quickly and effectively. The only real challenge we had was with sugar ants if we left anything sweet in the sink, but I feel this is fairly standard with island locations and they disappeared very quickly after things were cleaned up. I recommend this place if you looking for a much quieter, more laid back beach vacation.

This complex of 5 buildings is located directly on the beach and every condo is facing the sea. It is shaped in a semi circle giving the feeling of privacy and seclusion. The staff is constantly keeping the grounds clean and neat and are all very professional. Wherever you are, whether it is in your living room, balcony, pool, restaurant or beach bed, the constant sound of the waves never gets old. The view keeps taking your breath away. You are in a constant state of Zen. The sunsets are surreal! The apartment is nice and comfortable. You can cook in or eat out, there are a couple of surprisingly nice restaurants across and down the street. There is also a small supermarket there to buy the basics daily including fresh baguette. From booking to check out, Vivian was super helpful and very professional. Replied to us within hours of any inquiry we had and was extremely accommodating. She arranged for a taxi for us from the airport and the driver waited for us and whisked us off. We paid less for this planned taxi than we would have had we taken a taxi at the airport (45us) We took his card and called him to pick us up on the way back as well. Check in and out was simple as well. The beach area was beautiful with ample chairs and beds,and lots of palm trees. The actual water was a little murky probably because the constant waves move the sea weed and sand around and it doesn't settle. Also the waves create a line of rocks and broken sea shells at the entry so that it is a little rough getting in, but once past that, the sand is soft at your feet and the water is warm. This vacation allowed us complete relaxation and all the comforts we needed. We very much recommend renting with Vivian, can't imagine anyone would not be completely satisfied.

We had a great time at Vivian's place. The view is amazing and the apartment is very nice. Vivian was easy to communicate with and she was able to get us a maid (for an additional cost) who cleaned, cooked and did our laundry for us.

We had a wonderful month at the Marbella condo. The view from the balcony is amazing! We watched each postcard like sunset with amazement. The beach was quiet and relaxing. The owners were very responsive when we experienced any issues and helped us with the arrangements for taxis to pick up our guests at the airport. The nearby restaraunts were outstanding. We definitely plan on going back! Thanks!

The apartment is very, very nice and it was immaculate when we arrived. The thing I like best is the sound of the waves on the beach, which you can hear even in the master bedroom. There is a beautiful view from the balcony (4th floor apartment at the east end of the five-tower complex). There are two large swimming pools with special shallow areas for children. And you are right on the beach. I have been to Juan Dolio before and this is probably the best place in Juan Dolio. Sometimes, places on the southern coast are crowded on the weekends with families from Santo Domingo, etc, but this was not the case in July of this year. There was a bit of a mix up on arrival, but that was cleared up quickly and the apartment owners were very gracious (and responsive) in dealing with us and the minor confusion (it was actually determined to be an error on the part of reception staff). Marbella is centrally located in Juan Dolio, but it is a small beach town. Don’t expect a huge range of restaurants and services. (Restaurant tip: Playa de los Pescadores, down the road in Guayacanes, a bit difficult to find perhaps.) All in all, a great experience and we would return.

The property is outstanding, and we had great communication with the owner. Strongly recommend this rental!