Villa El Secreto - Charming Private Villa Steps from Las Ballenas Beach. – Home 2295954 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Villa El Secreto - Charming Private Villa Steps from Las Ballenas Beach. – Home 2295954
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Villa El Secreto is located just outside the village of Las Terrenas in the Samana Peninsula of the Dominican Republic considered by locals and visitors alike as one of the prettiest and still unspoiled parts of the country.
Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, the villa is totally private and set in 700 sq meters of tropical gardens, coconut trees, and exuberant vegetation.
The nearest beach, Las Ballenas, is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the area and is only 125 meters from the villa. Still within short walking distance are restaurants, bars, discos, and other conveniences.
The main house features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large kitchen and living room opening to the pool area. The bungalow is separated from the main house by the pool, and it offers one bedroom with its own kitchenette, bathroom, and seating area. The villa is perfect for families or couples looking to share accommodations but wishing to keep their privacy.
Dream the day away at the beach or by the pool; take a day trip to Los Haitises National Park or El Limon waterfall. Other activities, day trips, and excursions can be booked with local travel agencies or explored on your own. At the end of the day, walk for dinner to one of the many restaurants in town or stay by the pool and have a drink and barbeque in your own little corner of paradise.
PLEASE READ BELOW DISCLAIMERS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE BOOKING.
COVID-19 - The property is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every stay. The villa and the pool are completely private, and the property is fully fenced. We also provide cleaning supplies for our guests to use during their stay.
YOU MUST BE OVER 25 TO RENT THIS PROPERTY. REGARDLESS OF LENGTH, SHORT-TERM RENTAL CONTRACT, ACCEPTANCE OF HOUSE RULES, SECURITY DEPOSIT OF USD 350.00, AND COPY OF ID ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STAYS EITHER BOOKED DIRECTLY OR THROUGH AGENCY (NO EXCEPTIONS).
**ELECTRICITY IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL FEE AND MUST BE PAID IN CASH BEFORE CHECK-OUT.
** RESIDENTIAL, VERY QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. STRICTLY SIX PEOPLE CAPACITY AT ALL TIMES, MAXIMUM OF TWO VEHICLES ALLOWED. NO BAFFLES OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF SOUND AMPLIFIER ALLOWED. NO PARTIES, NO EVENTS, NO LOUD MUSIC OR NOISE AT ANY TIME. QUIET HOURS ARE 9:00 PM TO 7:00 AM INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
WEEKLY/NIGHTLY RATES DO NOT APPLY TO MAJOR HOLIDAYS, PLEASE WRITE FOR EXACT QUOTES. Weekly rates are available for Christmas, New Year's, and Easter weeks. Discounts are offered for retirees on long-term stays.
*Maid service provided for stays OF A WEEK or more.
We are proud to be a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $350.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
** Electricity NOT included in the rental fee
About the owner
Nora Betancourt - Jose Morales B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 26 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 16 reviews
Very Good
16 reviews
- Excellent
- 12
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Very comfortable place”
We stayed there at the end of April for the weekend and it was a very comfortable place, we enjoyed the privacy and the amazing pool, it was warm and great to swim, the mornings over there are stunnin… More
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“Ms”
We had a great time at this villa. Walking distance to the beach and some restaurants. Safe and confortable. Having the pool for the evenings was a big plus. The garden is beautiful with lots of humm… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for staying with us Angela. Come back to visit soon!
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“Great time at the villa”
My family of 6 stayed at Nora’s villa and we had a great time. Everything is as described in the description. You are three mins walk from one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve visited. H… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for staying with us!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect Location”
The villa is in a perfect location. I stayed for 2 nights and I was walking distance from the beach and the action. It is a good place to relax by the pool . Also great price :)
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Response from the owner Thanks for staying with us Arvin. We appreciate great guests like you!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful, Relaxing, Hideaway!”
This was our first time visiting Las Terrenas and I must say my wife and I could not have picked a better place to stay! Villa El Secreto is cozy, clean and spacious. The rooms are nicely decorated; t… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for staying with us. Great to hear from you, and YES, come back to visit us soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Estadía feliz!”
Excelente lugar para disfrutar unas vacaciones en familia. La villa es muy linda y acogedora. Tiene todo lo que puedes necesitar. El trato recibido por parte de Bibi y José es muy cordial, lo m… More
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Response from the owner Gracias por visitarnos; nos alegra que hayan disfrutado de la villa como su casa y esperamos que vuelvan a quedarse con nosotros.
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“Location is everything”
We really enjoyed our stay at El Secreto in Las Terrenas. The location is easy walking to the most perfect and beautiful beach spot for families. The house suited our needs with the guest house and po… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review us. From now on, we will include directions on our house guide too. We hope you come back to visit us, and thanks again for staying with us!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Superbe emplacement”
Super emplacement nous avons bien apprécié la piscine. ..aménagement paysager etc... merci à Kelvin charmant jeune homme en charge de notre accueil et de l'entret… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your comments; we apologize if something is missing in the translation as we are using a web based translator. We wish your stepmother a prompt recovery, and appreciate your taking the time to give us feedback. We take our guests comments very seriously and rely on them to improve our service. Our guest house guide outlines the fact we have a septic system, management of household waste, schedule of cleaning and linen service and other house information; the guide is in our web page, but also send a few dates before guests arrive. We also are in touch with long term stay guests on a weekly basis and are always happy to comply with requests for additional items when they are made. Thanks again for your positive comments and feedback.
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“Fantastiskt!”
Ett riktigt drömboende nära stranden och med egen privat pool. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende och ägaren var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Åker jag tillbaks til… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review Villa El Secreto. Happy to hear you and your family enjoyed our home and Las Terrenas!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great place, great owner, great location”
I concur with the positive reviews here. This secure, comfortable, well-located rental was perfect for our family of four plus two friends. The owner went out of her way to accommodate my special-need… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to review Villa El Secreto. We are always striving to provide our guests with the best experience possible, and it is very satisfying to hear that you and your family enjoyed our home and Las Terrenas.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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- Why can't I call Nora Betancourt - Jose Morales (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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