Beachside Vacation Condo at Cabarete's Vecinos
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| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Apartment / Condominium | |
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| Smoking Allowed |
| Suitable for Children |
| Suitable for Elderly |
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Details
| Rental type | Apartment / Condominium |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
| Living space | 1000 square feet |
| Bedrooms | 2 Total |
| Bathrooms | 2 Total |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyAsk Smoking allowedYes Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleAsk |
| Theme | Golf, Romantic, Other, Beach, Ocean, Tropical |
Description from the owner
Cabarete's own "Vecinos" makes you feel right at home. Our friendly community invites you to hang out, surrounded by lush gardens + tropical breezes.
This "beach-village-growing-up" on the north shore of the Dominican Republic provides an incomparable island getaway, "home-away-from-home" and excellent vacation destination!
Boasting near perfect conditions for lots of water sports like kite-boarding + windsurfing, Cabarete is world-famous!
Gorgeous mountain views await + an endless golden sand beach, just steps from your front door.
Kick back in our tastefully designed condos nestled in beautifully landscaped groun...Read more
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Location
Beachside Vacation Condo at Cabarete's Vecinos
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
What's Nearby:
Additional Location Information
Cabarete is world-renowned wind-water sports destination with all the charm of a tropical village atmosphere. We're 100 meters from the gorgeous ocean beach across the street, and 10 minutes from the bustle of downtown Cabarete, which provides all the amenities a vacationer looks for - beach sports, souvenir or grocery shopping, bars, dining and night life. Local vendors hawk delicious fresh produce or BBQ chicken and pork from roadside kiosks.
Book a dune buggy excursion, beach horseback riding, jungle or river boat safari, mountain/waterfall rappelling or whale-watching tour from main street vendors. A walk through the Cabarete Caves feels like traveling back in time. Rent a car and explore on your own, to experience the rich diversity that makes up this island nation.
Windsurf lessons or kite-boarding classes and equipment are readily available from beach-side shops with instruction from the local pros in town.
About 50 minutes east of us, is the world class golf course at Playa Grande, designed by Robert Trent Jones - a must see/play for every golfer. Other courses are found at Playa Dorado (30 min west) and closer.
Casinos beckon along the road from Puerta Plata to Cabarete, offering the diversion of modern gaming facilities.
Over a dozen beaches are within 2 hours of us, in either direction, and await your discovery and enjoyment.
Larimar and amber (our local "gemstones") are available at mines along the Touristica Highway through the mountains, or in local gem shops at Puerta Plata, Sosua and Cabarete.
Location Type Beach, Ocean, Tropical
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $85 - $125 | $85 - $125 | $525 - $875 | $1,560 - $1,999 | 2 nights |
| Feb. 16 2012 - Apr. 3 2012 High season |
$95 | $95 | $595 | $1,999 | 2 nights |
| Apr. 4 2012 - Apr. 9 2012 Easter Weekend |
$125 | $125 | $875 | - | 3 nights |
| May. 1 2012 - Dec. 17 2012 Low season |
$85 | $85 | $525 | $1,560 | 2 nights |
| Dec. 18 2012 - Jan. 2 2013 Christmas + New Years |
$125 | $125 | $875 | - | 4 nights |
| All Other Dates | $95 | $95 | $595 | $1,999 | 2 nights |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the owner | |||||
Rental fees
- Additional overnight person - $15 / day - Per-Person Adjustment - Based on occupancy of 4
Additional notes from owner
Our 4-condo resort is exempt from the standard 10+16 = 26% tax surcharge which the hospitality industry is required to charge here.
We pass this saving on to you, which makes our prices an exceptional value, and even more attractive!
The price we quote you is your total fee - no hidden costs or charges......we offer the best value per dollar spent that's available in our area!!! :)
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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Gunnar
SantiagoBest place to stay in Cabarete
Left on 04/05/2013 for a stay in July 2011
We've spend a wonderful time there 2 years ago. Looking foreward to come again this year. The owners created a very nice place, clean and with good service. Any question we had they quickly helped. Never forget the relaxing hours in the afternoon with Les' guitarplay.
If you look for a beautiful relaxing place don't doubt to choose this one. Hug to Lynda and Les, we will contact you next week for our next stay.
Gunnar from GermanyResponse from Lynda Lehmann - 04/06/2013
Owner
So Wonderful to hear from you again, Gunner and that you're planning to return to Vecinos again soon!!! You're More than Welcome, and THANKS for writing this great review of your previous rental experience !
One of the best perks of our job is meeting awesome people like you from around the world. We really enjoy hosting your Caribbean getaway in our boutique resort and sharing our unique hometown of Cabarete with everyone :)
It's great to hear how you like our "favorites" recommendations and compare thoughts.
Thanks again for taking the time to write your review! It's sure to help other guests shopping online to decide whether our place is the right "fit" for their vacations - so THX for your help!!! :)
We wish you a wonderful spring, and safe travels!
We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers - Lynda :) -
Elvisbatista68
Best place i'ved stayed in Cabarete
Left on 01/14/2013 for a stay in January 2013
The communication with them was absolutely perfect, they answered all my questions and got back to me very quickly. The place is very comfortable, very homie and just my experience there was absolutely perfect. Les's Cinnabuns are delicious, you deffinitely need to try them for breakfast.
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Christina
Great Meadows, New JerseyLike a Home away from Home
Left on 01/04/2013 for a stay in January 2013
After two not so good years staying in hotels and hostels in downtown Cabarete, including the Blue Lagoon and the now awful Laguna Park Hostel, I was looking for a clean, comfortable and budget friendly place to spend my New Year's with a group of friends. I couldn't be happier with Vecinos. Les greeted my friend with an open beer and later we could hear him happily playing acoustic guitar. He made us his delicious flax seed cinnamon buns in the morning and was always available for anything we needed. Five dogs live on the premises and greet you when you arrive from a day at the beach. My friend said it best, "I feel like I'm visiting my family in the DR." There's plenty of room to cook and hang out on the property and the rooms are clean and comfortable. If you're looking for a place to stay that feels more like home than a hotel, this is your place! The only downside is that it's a little far from the downtown area if you don't have a car but the distance also means some of the more unsavory characters of downtown Cabarete aren't lurking outside of your door. If you're considering Laguna Park hostel for a group, definitely come to Vecinos instead!! You and your friends can stay much more comfortably for the same price.
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 01/14/2013
Owner
Glad you guys found us for your New Years Eve Party......it always makes it more fun for me when there is a group of younger party people around and I learned a lot more about the Peace Corp. and also what you guys do for the Dominican People....very commendable indeed. I know I don't like cold showers and could appreciate your joy in having hot water with lots of pressure....aaaahhhh...
As we live on the other side of the house it's almost like having family visiting and I always invite people to make themselves at home and borrow and use whatever you need from our kitchen [over the years, because of the Saturday Market, I seemed to have collected every pot, pan, knick knack , and gadget you could possibly need]....
Our next humanitarian group from Canada will be sleeping 23 teenage girls in the same 3 rooms....should be a blast....
Again, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and hope to see more Peace Corp. people next year....Hex, Vida,Bits, Foxy and Cinco d'mio say hi...
Host, Baker, and Musician,
Lester Grant -
intheDR
La Vega DRNice Family Get-Away
Left on 06/25/2012 for a stay in June 2012
We had a wonderful time at Vecinos for a quick family get-away here in the Dominican. The fact that there are only a few condos and it is not right on the beach make for a quiet and relaxing place to stay. We enjoyed our time as a family and found the owners very helpful and friendly. The room had a loft that the kids loved and a full kitchen which is an important amenity. We enjoyed the pool area also with lots of trees. It was what we were looking for - quiet, family-friendly and relaxing. We will definitely return.
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 06/25/2012
Owner
Humberto and family were great guests and came back for another night a few days after their first stay.
We were happy to see them enjoy the charcoal BBQ and pool - where the whole family laughed + played for hours.
We want them to know they're more than welcome to come back and stay with us again anytime, and look forward to them coming back next time :)
Wishing them all the best, Les + Lynda -
Sarah
VermontQuiet, comfortable Great Price
Left on 06/25/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Lynda is a great hostess and everything you need is there in the condo unit.
I would come back againResponse from Lynda Lehmann - 06/25/2012
Owner
We were so happy Sarah and friends found our vacation rental online and chose it for their "respite getaway" in Cabarete.
It was wonderful to hear about their humanitarian work (teaching Dominican women skills to earn their own livings) and be able to offer them a break from the rustic village living with a "taste of home".
They said how much they appreciated having unlimited hot water again.They'd come directly from the campo - where a rainy spell had resulted in very muddy conditions, so they'd been unable to do their laundry there.
They really appreciated the use of our common clothes washer and dryer - as well as the landscaped gardens and clean concrete pathways - where it all stays clean, and you can walk in the rain without getting muddy.
Two girls were having birthdays, so Sarah baked a birthday cake to celebrate and left some for us to enjoy - yummm! thx for sharing that tasty treat :)
We really enjoyed watching them have fun in the pool and shopping trips to town. It's always such a joy to have guests who appreciate our place and maximize their time with us - rain or shine.
We applaud their hard work, and welcome them to return and stay with us again anytime - and all their friends too!
We wish them all the best and look forward to hosting them again on a future vacation - all the best! Les + Lynda + pets :) -
Stephen
Cabarete, DRVecino's in Cabarete: A Healing Retreat
Left on 10/26/2011 for a stay in July 2011
Being in a wheelchair I was nervous about coming to the Dominican Republic for the first time, but owners Les and Lynda Lehman immediately put me at ease with heir conscientious and caring attitude.
It turned out that Vecino's was the perfect place for my sojourn, a healing retreat on a lushly landscaped acre. I was able to get around with minimal assistance, and whenever I needed help it was immediately available.Response from Lynda Lehmann - 06/25/2012
Owner
Stephan was a wonderful guest who stayed with us for several months and didn't let his disability slow him down too much.
He hired a local helper who pushed him across the street to watch the evening sunsets over the ocean.
He also pushed him to town along the front street to take advantage of all the conveniences available there.
It was wonderful to hear him tell us how healing he found the "green light" filtering through the lush tropical foliage.
He spent happy hours floating in the pool and working on regaining his strength to walk again.
We were happy to learn that the condo works well for a wheelchair guest, and see how well he was able to get around.
We appreciate his offer to email future wheelchair guests and share his experiences here with them to help them decide whether our place is a good fit for their needs.
We wish him all the best and welcome him to return again anytime!
Looking forward to having you back again on a future stay, Stephan - take care.....Les + Lynda -
mirellabonilla
Valley Stream, LIOne vacation never to forget
Left on 08/25/2011 for a stay in August 2011
Thank you Les and Lynda for the wonderful time we had at Vecinos. We loved the peaceful, relaxed environment, the flora and fauna. We had a great apartment with plenty of space for the five of us. We all enjoyed being outside and enjoyed the pool for hours. It felt like we had a private pool since we were practically the only ones using it during the day. Where can you find a pool for yourself and no difficulties finding a lounge chair either? We should not forget to mention how awesome it was being able to pick fruit from your trees and enjoying fresh local fruits when we wanted. Les, thank you also for the exciting adventures you took us on. The children still talk about riding on the jeep with the wind going through their hair. We definitely recommend Vecinos to anyone interested in a peaceful and quiet environment and will return.
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 09/09/2011
Owner
Owner Response: The best part of running Vecinos is the great variety of people we meet + your family was especially fun. I remember you arrived right in the middle of Saturday Market but made yourselves at home right away. Thanks to lax driving rules, you can still put 4 or 5 people in the back of a jeep + drive down the highway while standing in the back. My tours are definitely not touristy. It's great to see an adventurous family that enjoys bouncing down some potholed secondary roads to find an out of the way, true Dominican bar, that just happens to have a small stream running next to it where you can climb the muddy banks + drop 10 feet into the river......I think the biggest kid in the water was your husband...showing your sons how to flail their legs in a water fight ...something I'd never seen but he used to do it growing up in the DR. I'm not sure how impressed your kids were when the locals started cooking an enormous cauldron of sancocho [Excellent Dominican soup]...+ they saw several chickens which had just been relieved of their heads..you just don't get see that in New York...haha.. Living in Cabarete, Lynda + I don't get to see much of OUR grandkids, so it's a treat for us to hear kids [+ adults] splashing, laughing, + playing in the pool. As we only rent 4 condos, even if we're full, our pool feels like your own. Since you were here I've completed the second water feature which is a cascading 20' waterfall behind the pool which goes well with the three pools connected by the babbling brook we added last year. Glad you enjoyed the bananas, guavas, + chinola that were ready, as well as the coconuts that Sammy picked + opened for you...there's nothing like fresh coconut water right off the tree. You did miss avocado season, which began this week + it's "raining" aquacates so there'll be lots of guacamole for awhile..... I'm sure all the pets miss you too. I'm always surprised how many people seem to bond with the cats + 2 dogs...(actually 3 now) as we found a 6 wk old starving perrita that someone must have thrown into our yard a week back. Now we have Vida, Muerte, + Bitsi [like ITBIS]...translation - Life, Death, + Taxes! I still haven't found where the naked neck chicken is laying her eggs but I'm sure we'll see a clutch of them come out shortly. Several pairs of lovebirds continue to sit on eggs but so far there are no new babies. Thanks again for the excellent review . Pleasure to meet you and your family - come back + see us again, anytime.
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Mike
UKVecinos
Left on 02/09/2011 for a stay in July 2010
Les & Linda are wonderful, they looked after our every need. A great place to stay!
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 02/11/2011
Owner
Mike + Claire were great guests and are welcome back anytime! We enjoyed hosting their stay with us and see them enjoying their time here.
They are wonderful to meet and really entertaining with their music and numerous anecdotes. We enjoyed meeting such genuine, warm and wonderful people !
It turned out that they purchased some property in our area, so we also look forward to having them in our community.
Welcome to the neighbourhood! -
Dave Beaton
Huntsville On.Ca.Lynda & Les were great hosts, they coudnt have made it better.
Left on 02/09/2011 for a stay in December 2010
Les, should be a tour guide. He knows so much about Cabarete & the surounding are. The day & night life, the little out of the way spots,the beach. Lynda has a great Market on Sat. that atract natives & visitors alike, it quite a socail event.Their grounds are very attractive& a nice pool area. The are rooms neat & clean with every thing that is reqiuered, thanks in part to their congenial staff.
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 02/11/2011
Owner
Dave was a wonderful guest who made full use of our relaxing and tranquil setting to catch up on some reading and "recharge his batteries".
He told us he was happy he'd accomplished exactly what he'd set out to do when he came. He'd seen how we spent Christmas + New Years and was able to "decompress" from his work in our serene surroundings.
He was a great addition to our little community of expats, and regaled us with his amusing stories + insightful observations. He spent many "happy hours" across the street at the conveneint restaurant called "Martini's"
He told us he hopes to return soon, possibly in spring.
We all missed him when his 6 wks were over, and he's welcome back anytime! -
marino
italyfantastic holidays
Left on 02/08/2011 for a stay in January 2011
I have been very good the condo was very nice and clean a beautiful garden and very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere ms and mrs lynda les are excellent people
Response from Lynda Lehmann - 02/11/2011
Owner
Marino was a wonderful guest who fit right into our expat group and spent many happy evenings socializing around the pool and reception hall.
He enjoyed our great location - from where he could easily connect with all the entertainment options - and also visit his fiancee's local family .
He took wonderful care of the condo, and made a great contribution to our happy little community.
He's welcome back anytime, and we hope he'll come back to stay with us again.
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