"If you love panoramic ocean and mountain views, you'll love Villa Vista del Mar, a spacious five-bedroom villa perched on a gentle sloping hill, just 125 yards from the ocean. The three front porches and the spacious terrace are great for watching the sun rise over the ocean, or for enjoying cocktails under the starry skies. The private L-shaped swimming pool is surrounded by a walled terrace for privacy, so that you can sunbathe topless or go skinny dipping in the moonlight. The ambiance is peaceful and romantic.

"Your full-time housekeeper cooks and serves your meals on the porch or in the dining room. Then she whisks away the dirty dishes while you just sit and relax. (That's the part I love best of all!) Her pina coladas made from fresh pineapples are always a favorite with guests. When there are five or more guests in our villa, a second full time maid comes in to help, ensuring that guests are well taken care of. There is no charge to our guests for the extra maid!

"Dress is casual, and the maid does your laundry, so you can pack lightly.

"This is a wonderful destination for any size group because there is so much to see and do, and everything is so inexpensive. Wonderful meals at local restaurants start as low as $7-$10 per entree. Babysitters for children cost about $15 for a day!

"If you can tear yourself away from the swimming pool, you can walk down our dirt road to our beautiful ocean beach. Playa Cofresi is crescent-shaped, about 3/4 of a mile from point to point. It is lined with palm and sea grape trees to provide you with a choice of sun or shade. The surf is gentle, with no rip tides, undertows, or jelly fish... just beautiful Caribbean water. And the ocean breezes keep you cool and comfortable.

"Playa Cofresi is home to Ocean World, the Caribbean's largest and newest marine aquatic center, where you can swim with dolphins or sea lions and enjoy many underwater adventures. Ocean World is just a 5-minute walk from Villa Vista del Mar.

"You'll find the Dominicans are well-deserving of their reputation for friendliness and hospitality. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their country. It doesn't matter if you don't speak Spanish. Guests have always managed and enjoyed the experience of being exposed to the culture of this beautiful country and its people.

"So if you have an adventurous heart and truly enjoy being a part of the country you're visiting, come to Villa Vista del Mar at Playa Cofresi. Just be prepared to relax and enjoy, as you fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up with the songbirds."