Always a pleasure excellent property

The whole team managing our stay was absolutely outstanding. We felt truly at home during our stay in Punta Cana and would recommend this team to anyone traveling to Punta Cana in the future, you won't regret it.

The whole team managing our stay was absolutely outstanding. We felt truly at home during our stay in Punta Cana and would recommend this team to anyone traveling to Punta Cana in the future, you won't regret it.

This property is a MUST rent. We had our wedding at this property and it was Beautiful. The entire staff was great. Mariana made sure the wedding activites (vendors) was very well coordinated and was extremely attentive to our every need. The maids were awesome, the chef prepared fabulous meals everyday. I cannot wait to rent another property from the Palmera Group.

This property is a MUST rent. We had our wedding at this property and it was Beautiful. The entire staff was great. Mariana made sure the wedding activites (vendors) was very well coordinated and was extremely attentive to our every need. The maids were awesome, the chef prepared fabulous meals everyday. I cannot wait to rent another property from the Palmera Group.

Hosted a long weekend with a group of buddies. The house was gorgeous and the food was great. I thought the yard would be bigger based on the pictures, but regardless it was still plenty big to play kanjam, corn hole and through the football ...although we lost the frisbee to the pond think twice. The other complaint is that the sheets could’ve been a bit cleaner for the premium price we paid to be in the DR. That said, those were the only two complaints I can think of. There were more than enough amazing attributes to the house/trip that outweigh my complaints that give me reason to say it’s a 5 star stay. Everyone said it was the best trip they’ve had. Mariana was great.

Hosted a long weekend with a group of buddies. The house was gorgeous and the food was great. I thought the yard would be bigger based on the pictures, but regardless it was still plenty big to play kanjam, corn hole and through the football ...although we lost the frisbee to the pond think twice. The other complaint is that the sheets could’ve been a bit cleaner for the premium price we paid to be in the DR. That said, those were the only two complaints I can think of. There were more than enough amazing attributes to the house/trip that outweigh my complaints that give me reason to say it’s a 5 star stay. Everyone said it was the best trip they’ve had. Mariana was great.

It was the best vacation. Mariana was amazing and accommodated every request. We will be back. One comment is there were no working pool cues except for one that was broken in half and an abundance of ants around table outside. Other than that it was an epic vacation

The villa as usual was top notch. The staff was great. They were always on time and provided everything we requested.

Anders is great. Can't wait to come back for year 7!

Great staff and chef, clean and relaxing!

Perfect for a golfers trip with 8 people. 8 bedrooms and hosts were very accommodating. The house beautiful right on a golf course in the Cocotal gated community. Maid service was great and the chef prepared our meals perfectly. Your stay at this villa will be very enjoyable.

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Lake View Villa is simply fabulous! It’s located in a gated community that sits on a golf course nestled in a cul-de-sac. There was enough parking for our 6 rentals to maneuver in and out with ease. The property houses an indoor dining area suitable for 14, a screened outdoor dining area for 14 and a patio table for at least 10 - poolside. There is a large common area, cable TV and a fully stocked bar (additional charge) to further fulfill the comforts of home. Each bedroom has cable TV and WiFi is strong throughout the entire house. The property is what it says it is and more! The staff wasn’t staff at all… they treated us like family and at the end, it was very somber just like having to leave family. On our first day, we were greeted by Marianna and she took care of our every need - from booking in house massages to reserving our excursions, recommending things to see and places to eat if we desired. We, however; didn’t need much outside of the house. Chef Eduardo is MAGNIFICENT! He made sure we were never hungry and took into account all dietary needs. The meals he prepared were not only beautifully plated, but absolutely delicious! Our rooms were freshened daily, with towel and bed linens changed every three days. We cannot say enough about the atmosphere, consideration, assistance and engagement that we enjoyed with them. If you are looking for an expansive yet cozy, family environment, look no further- this is your place. We miss them already!

A group of 16 adults stayed here for nearly a week and had the most incredible experience. Our onsite concierge, Mariana, was fabulous and literally a superstar - she did anything and everything to make our stay amazing and memorable. Additionally, the onsite Chef and assistants were fantastic. The meals were unbelievably delicious, very well prepared and always served on time based on our group's schedule. They are all accommodating and will ensure all guests have the best experience. Also, Saona Island is a MUST excursion - it is paradise! I highly recommend Saona Island as a private excursion if you have enough people or the numbers. It does take a full day but it is worth the adventure! The pool and hot tub were alway pristine, as were the facilities at the villa. I would definitely recommend this villa or any property by Group Palmera!!! THANK YOU for the experience of a lifetime!

The house was exactly what me and the guys wanted. Jose the property manager was great with everything. We will definitely be back.

From the time we arrived, until we left the premises, the house, service and food was impeccable! We couldn't ask for a nicer villa or staff. Our group of 16 didn't have a compliant the entire time. Thank you guys for being such wonderful hosts!!

We had a group of 16 guys for a bachelor party (March 7-11). Everything from our first email with the owner (Anders) to our experience at the Villa was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. Booking: Anders and Bodil were extremely helpful in booking and confirming our stay. We delivered the funds via bank wire and the funds were promptly confirmed. We made special accommodations to bring a party speaker which was allowed. The Villa: Is exactly as pictured but even nicer in person. The views of the pond and the golf course are stunning as is the landscaping in the entire gated community. The community is extremely safe with tight security. The community also allows golf, tennis and other facilities on site. Every room was clean and as pictured. Very comfortable and well laid out. The Villa is constructed in a very nice layout. The Dinner area is screened and outdoors which is perfect for breakfast/lunch/dinner. The Hot-Tub and pool are great although the pool is not that deep it is still awesome. (A much larger pool exists in the golf course that is available). Across the street to the community is a strip mall featuring branded outlets. They are not discounted (typical tourist prices) however they are very nice and worth walking over. About a 10-15 minute walk from the Villa. Also, the beach is about 5-10 minutes away in car, but the Jellyfish restaurant which is beachfront has a shuttle (Just ask Jose to arrange the shuttle). We also ate at the Jellyfish restaurant which had great seafood. The Staff: The moment we arrived at the Villa we were greeted by Jose the manager. Jose remained key to our enjoyable stay as he arranged excursions/trips and food/snacks etc. Basically anything we required, Jose delivered. He was great at recommending things to do and places to visit in or around DR. When we initially booked, we decided that we would not require a meal plan. Upon further research into the area and noting that restaurants were not in walking distance we decided to go with a meal plan.All 16 of us agreed that every meal prepared by Chef Bertrand was very high quality and restaurant like. Unlike resort food, the food had flavor and was of great quality. Everyday we were given different meals (seafood, chicken, steak, ribs, pastas, rice, etc.) Also, Chef Bertrand prepared desserts like Creme Brûlée! The maids were also very kind and kept the house clean. Everyone that stayed enjoyed it very much. We will be returning. AMAZING STAY!

I traveled to the DR with 15 of my friends to celebrate my 40th Birthday. I started planning this girls trip a year before arrival and the house manager, Bodil, did an outstanding job over the course of 12 months helping me with important decisions to ensure a successful trip. We have never stayed at such a wonderful house!!! The online description is extremely accurate. The house and surrounding property is very serene, clean and is furnished with everything vacationers might want. We were able to have our professional photoshoot at the house and the pictures are perfect with the beautiful villa in the background. The staff is top notch - Butler/House Manager -Jose and Bodil, Chef - Bernard and Maids - Maria. The staff was such a joy to work with and very accommodating. Bernard created amazing food for my cocktail hour, a special six course dinner and cake for the birthday party. I could go on and on about the service and how much I enjoyed all of the staff. Bernard was in the kitchen all day preparing wonderful meals. Jose ensured we had transportation and he exceeded our expectations. The bedrooms are perfect and the beds are comfortable. What more could you want. I also had positive online interactions with the owner and financial manager. For those wanting to just get away from it all and rest, this house would be great. We have recommended this house to family and friends. In summary, I cannot say enough about this wonderful vacation home away from home. We plan to visit again and use other properties from this owner. Anders - your staff is a class act! Please send my regards. Thank you again! Aretha (AJ)

A 4 night trip with 15 of my friends and family for a bachelor party/golf trip to the Lakeview Villa was simply not enough time, we are already planning our return trip ASAP. I did not expect that organizing a trip with this large of a group would be so easy. Helena & Bodil were outstanding and made sure everything was taken care of, explained and follow up on prior to our departure. My friends thought I was some sort of expert trip planner, little did they know, I had the best coordinators taking care of us. I thought we were in pretty good hands before the trip...I had no idea it would get even better once we arrived and met the Lakeview Villa staff! From arrival to departure we were provided with the best private luxury experience hands down! Chef Bertland's meals were absolutely amazing, he catered to all of our needs, even as going as far as making sure we have extra lunch and dinner left over each for late night trips to the kitchen. The Sunday BBQ spread to watch the NFL playoff games was truly epic, the only time I will taste wings that good, is when I go back to Lakeview Villa to get some more of Chef Bertland's food. The maids were extremely nice, made us feel very welcome and at ease. Jose, the villa manager was the trip MVP. Anything and everything we asked him for, was happily taken care of. He helped organize all of our tee times, and at a moments notice since it was hard to leave poolside in this luxurious villa. Jose even went as far as reaching out to me after we checked out, later that night, to make sure everything went OK with the group getting back home safely. You can't teach Jose's customer service, he's the best on the island!! epic views, epic food, epic service, do yourself a favor and book a trip asap to Lakeview Villa, you will NOT be disappointed.

The 7 fellas golf trip has called Lake View Villa our base for the past three years. There's a reason why we keep coming back and staying here. The combination of very comfortable rooms, a spacious house inside and outside, a staff that is attentive to every need, and a chef who will thrill even the most discriminating pallet makes this an experience worth enjoying. Since our last visit, Sonos was added making the sound experience inside and outside even more integral to the experience. Next year we are back to 8 guys and will be comfortable and spoiled, just like we want. A must stay for groups or families!!!

The house is v close to the large pool which is part of the golf club-a great asset for kids (and also adults). The favoriate day for the whole family was the boat excursion. So fun the closest beach is jellyfish beach- about 5-10 Min away. V nice and good restaurant there. Jose, the house manager, was wonderful The chef, Bertrand, was excellent. The whole family enjoyed his meals and he graciously accommodated 2 pestararians and a glutin free nephew ea meal.

This is our 6th Annual Thanksgiving Vacation this by far has been our 2nd best. From the moment of booking with Bodil and speaking with Anders personally regarding my desires. I was well taken care of and was able to plan a Holiday dinner for 22, Family picture, Private Catamaran, and Dirt Buggie Adventure. The house was large enough to host 22 people for Thanksgiving Dinner. The staff at this property was AMAZING!! We did not feel watched or overcrowded by them. Chef B prepared brunch & dinner w/ dessert...Oh My Gosh everything that came out the kitchen was delicious. Our family staying on another property wanted to take him. The concierge Jose was The Best! Very informative of the island and things to keep everyone busy. He went above and beyond to ensure we needed for nothing. The housekeepers were very kind and promptly cleared tables and kept everything tidy. They really made the stay a 5Star. I would have given this property a 3 star because the house lacks the luxury it deserves. The palette of the property is white but it is all IKEA furnishings and linens. This property, its location, and cost one would expect a bit of luxury. A white palette is hard to keep sparkling white and unfortunately it makes one think that items aren't clean. Nonetheless, my family and I had a very relaxing and pampered holiday vacation.

This is our second year to the Lakeview Villa - hard to believe but this years Villa exoerience was even better than our last years trip. This is due to the outstanding Villa staff. Outstanding support from Jose the House manager- His 24 Hr service could not have been any better. Jose is always one step ahead of what ever you need. Chef Beltran out did himself again with his expert cooking and those 5 star desserts. Our Golf trip ran like clock work. Thank you Anders for making our booking EZ and stress free. We can't wait to return next year.

We stayed at this villa during our annual golf trip last year and loved it so much we decided to come back this year! The entire staff were great Nela, Maria, and Maxima ensured the villas were spotless at all times. Jose was like a 'genie' granting our every request. Chef Bertrand was just absolutely amazing with the meals he prepared. See you next year ;)!

I can't say everything i want to say about our stay of 18 One word says it all. PHENOMENAL Chef Patron is lucky to still be in DR because we were planning to kidnap him and take him back home to cook for us. Jose is like the President of the island. He knows all you need to know. A huge benefit to your stay. The maids are extremely efficient and effective and the Villa itself is magical. We are already planning another trip back here with the next few months.

My friends and I had wonderful time for a bachelor party. Everyone was very accomodating and we thank Anders and the staff for the hospitality

We enjoyed our stay in the Lake View Villa, it exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredible. The food was outstanding the chef in truly a chef.....if you know what I mean. Jose was truly focused on our group needs and was seamless in execution of meeting all our needs. Only wish we could stay another week.

We just returned from our boys’ golf trip at this beautiful house. The house sets up perfect for two foursomes. The golf nearby is some of the best in the world, if you get a chance you must play Punta Espada and Corales. The house is located across a pond on the first hole at Cocotal. In the evenings we would have some side bets hitting balls to the green. The Chef at the house is incredible! The day would start with a huge breakfast buffet every morning. If you did not see what you want, just ask the chef and he would whip it up. We ate lunch at the golf course, so can’t talk much to that. When we did return from golf there would always be a nice spread of fruit and snacks. The meals while tasting great were also pieces of art. So beautiful you did not want to eat them but once you started you soon wondered how you had resisted. Each day was a new creation. From first course to last, all were enjoyed. The staff was wonderful. The maids did a fantastic job and kept everything clean while never being in the way. Jose was the best. Getting us late night pizza, arranging cabs to and from the casinos, making sure we had anything we needed. The best part of the trip is the house itself. The eating area is a large screened in area that overlooks the pool area. The Pool has an infinity edge that looks over the pond and golf course. The pool also had a hot tub (was more of a cool tub, the heater was not working). There are plenty of lounge chairs surrounding the pool and it was a great place to have a cigar or take a nap. The living room has three large couches and a large flat screen TV. There’s even a pool table to play games on. Would highly recommended the place and plan to return.

First of all, I usually don't leave reviews, but I just had to write one to summarize this great experience. I was traveling with a group of 10 guys, for a bachelor party. Planning and making sure everyone is satisfied is not always easy, especially if you're the one planning it. On this trip everyone was happy and satisfied with the results. From start to finish the personnel in this property made life so much easy. The property was beautiful, the maids were wonderful, the Chef's meals were delicious, and Jose, the onsite property manager, was the biggest help. He walked you through anything you needed and without his helping hand I'm not sure our Bachelor party weekend would've ran so smoothly! Thank you Bodil! Thank you Jose! And again, please thank the rest of the staff for a job well done.

Everything was wonderful! Staff was great! Food was outstanding! House was Amazing!

The property was great the staff was awesome. I only have 1 complaint. The hot tub did not work during our stay. That was very disappointing.