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Reviews of Caribbean Getaway Perla Marina Home w/ Private Pool, Private Beach and much mor

Caribbean Getaway Perla Marina Home w/ Private Pool, Private Beach and much mor
Perla Marina, Puerto Plata

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Very spacious villa. Had trouble finding the property and none of the staff that I asked knew where it was located nor could follow the directions given to. Water in pool was only warm on first day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you soon! Cheers! Bob

8/10 Good

kevin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was there for 7 weeks, nice place could use some updating
Bob's place is in a good location. The villa would be better with some updates but was very livable. Beds were comfortable, having a pool was great for the grandkids and us on warmer days and nights. The backup for power outage was essential as there were outages almost every day, thanks for having that available. The walk to the beach was easy and the amenities around Perla Marina were great. Italian and BBQ restaurants had good food. Jose the property manager was great to deal with. Overall was a good stay
Stayed 50 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Glad you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Alena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second vacation in Perla Marina
We spent two weeks in Roberts villa second time. The whole atmosphere in the neighborhood and the house design and condition predispose for the wonderful vacation. We found the villa last year, and we liked how we felt there. The house is very well packed with everything you need including bed linen, towels and dishes. Even two beach chairs are provided, and they are in the laundry room. The neighborhood is very quiet , only during the weekend you might hear some music run by neighbors, but stopped after 10 pm. The swimming pool is really warm and clean. So morning swimming was just a peace of cake. The local beach is located 10 min walking distance from the house. The waves make the beach similar to Hawaii, but they are definitely not as high and powerful like in the Pacific Ocean. So it’s very pleasant to swim there as well. You also can grab coffee, smoothies or go to local restaurant to eat. We usually drove to Cabarete and Alicia beaches, which are very quiet, without lots of tourists. We rented the car, so we drove to any destinations we wanted to visit. Try to google anything you want, and it’s helpful. Activities, beautiful sides, restaurants etc. Jose, the manager was always available, very helpful at any situations. We definitely come again! The whole atmosphere made our vacation unforgettable! Thank you Robert!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2023
Thanks Alena for sharing your detailed experience of my home and area. We are happy to host you and hope to see you again soon! Bob

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
The property is beautiful great location. Easy access nice pool and the house had plenty of room. The only issue I had was the power outage I experienced several times my second day. It went out four times and average of 12 hours. The neighbors were friendly and helped me reach the property Manager to help me with this issue. That was the only frustrating part of my stay. Besides that my stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
We are sorry about the inconvenience you had and did our best to fix the issue on a timely manner. Things like this occur occasionally as power outages occur on occasion as the electrical company isn’t the most reliable. We are glad the rest of your stay was good and hope you return.

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
It surely felt like a home away from home. The community is extremely safe and guarded. The private beach is a 5 minute walk. Very tranquil and beautiful. Great vacation stay for those with kids. Thank you for opening up your home to us…we will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2023
Great to hear you had a good time with your family. Thanks for sharing your experience. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Balaji R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place
This was an excellent place. Very clean and great location. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Owen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near Cabarete
Bob's house in Perla Marina was the perfect location for our family vacation to Cabarete. Perla Marina is a closed neighborhood that is private, quiet, and very pretty. It is also only about a 5 minute drive to Cabarete and 10 minutes to grocery stores in Sosua. There is a small, nice beach in the neighborhood. It's not great for swimming, but other bigger beaches are within a short drive. The house was spacious and comfortable for seven of us. We loved relaxing on the back patio and by the pool. We will definitely try to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W., Mason OH

Liked: Cleanliness
As beautiful as in the pictures
We loved our stay at this property - great comfy beds and air-conditioning made sure we slept like babies - good showers (feels great after the beach) - beautiful outdoor area with clean pool - great communication of manager and owner - the gated neighborhood felt safe - only a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen would recommend highly!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue m.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Happy Place!
I have stayed in Bob’s Villa many times and each time there are beautiful improvements! The bedding, towels bathroom and kitchen always clean. The washer and dryer new. The beach within a 5 minute walk, just stunning! I’ve always felt safe walking there at night to watch the sunset and grab a bite or beverage at Natura Cabana! I’ve come to love this piece of paradise. Bob and Jose always quick to respond to my questions or concerns! I will be back and thank you mi amigos❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
It was exactly what we were looking for, nice quiet neighborhood close to everything you need. Bob and Jose are very helpful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2023
We are very happy to hear you had a great time. Looking forward to hosting you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and property
My husband and I rented Bob's house for 3 months. We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very spacious and comfortable and the covered outdoor eating/sitting/BBQ area and pool are lovely. Having use of a cooler and the beach chairs were a nice treat. Bob and his property manager, Jose, were very responsive to any questions and/or concerns. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 85 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2023
It was great hosting you both. Thanks for being such great guests and taking care of my home. Mi casa es su casa!

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trankilo
Nice calm area , definitely enjoyed my stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff k., bridgewater nova scotia

Liked: Cleanliness
NICE VILLA IN GREAT LOCATION
PROPERTY IS NICE LOCATION AND IS VERY LARGE A COUPLE OF SMALL ISSUES WHICH WERE TAKEN CARE BY BOB AND JOSE IMMEDIATELY, THANKS FOR THE GREAT STAY AND BEAUTIFUL VILLA JEFF
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house had everything my family and needed
Great location, close to everything me and my family of 5 needed. Very nice and spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Jose and I were happy to have hosted you and your family. We hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Services are lacking
The place itself is clean and beautiful, but it needs to have its own backed up generator. It seems that the villa gets its electricity only through the state electrical grid. as a result, almost every day of my stay I spent a good portion of the day without electricity
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
We are sorry about the electric issues during your stay. Our house has solar panels and back up electrical batteries so your review is misleading as the lights, tvs and appliances were functioning. Unfortunately the Dominican Republic’s grid can be sporadic at times and they don’t give us notice. We are sorry about the inconvenience and if we have continued disruptions we will look into a backup generator.

10/10 Excellent

Alena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in the villa
We just left today after we spent two weeks in this beautiful villa for our vacation. We really enjoyed everything including the location and security. It is a small gated community, really safe. The house has everything we needed. Jose, the manager, is a local guy, very helpful . He actually organized a wonderful tour to waterfalls for our family. The local beach is nicer than it was shown on the picture , we went there several times and swam there despite on the described waves . They are way smaller than in Hawaii. We also enjoyed a little pizzeria in the community. We did several activities, and also enjoyed the beaches, with local restaurants. We definitely will come again. Thank you Robert and Jose!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2022
Great having you and your family at my home. Glad you had Jose show you around, explore and get a real immersed experience. Being from the area it really is in my opinion a great way to explore the area and culture. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers! Bob

10/10 Excellent

Tosha P., Fort Greely, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Beautiful Property
My family and I stayed in Bob's Villa over a week. We visit Dominican Republic on a regular, but this was our first time staying in Puerto Plata. The villa has everything needed for a long or short stay. Bob had great communication from beginning to end and Jose the Property Manager was always readily available when needed. There is a pizza parlor around the corner which we enjoyed and a small grocery store next to the pizza parlor. My family and I felt very safe in the neighborhood. There is security 24-7 which is a relief. We will definitely be visiting again, and Bob thanks you so much for such great hospitality!
Stayed 17 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2022
We are very happy that you and your family had a great time and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for the kind words. Bob

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great it was a great vacation
The Villa was excellent and clean we will rent this Villa again next year Jose helped us out and instructing us how to operate and turn on the electric and the pool and the hot water we left the Villa clean and also wash some towels and place them in the dryer for you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
We are happy to share our home and glad you enjoyed your stay. You were great. Hope to see you again soon. Bob

8/10 Good

Karen W., Flower Mound

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 DR trip
The house is vey nice and accomadating. We had two adults each with our own suite and had plenty of room for more. The house is located within walking distance of Ceiba (a great restaurant) and the beach. The only negative was the construction next door. Jose the property manager was very attentive and checked in on us several times during our visit. We will definitely consider it again on our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return soon. It was a pleasure hosting you and your guests. Bob

10/10 Excellent

P A., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming place in a quiet neighborhood
We chose Playa Marina to get away from the noise and crowds of Sosua and Cabrete. We were not disappointed! The house is a charming place, larger on the inside than it looks. We loved the pool and the quiet neighborhood. I walked to Natura Cabana for yoga every day, which was a treat! The property manager is very helpful and kind. Communication with the owner was excellant. We liked the little things (like knives that were sharp in the kitchen, good quaility blender for smoothies, inflatables to lounge in the pool.) Thank you for a great place!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
We were happy to host your family and hope that you return.

10/10 Excellent

Darrnel T., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Jose the property manager was fantastic and very prompt. The place was beautiful, I felt safe, had parking. Less than a half mile to a beautiful and private beach. I would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2021
It was a pleasure having everyone and we hope to see you soon again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good service
Jose did very good job making sure the property Was clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacate
Home away from home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2021
We enjoy having you. Definitely welcome anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Natalia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
This house is very nice and comfortable. Very convenient, close to everything. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2021
Thanks for being a great guest, we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Loubens A., Buckeye

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed it
It was great I had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa.
Great property would definitely stay here again. Excellent beach and a couple nice restaurants to go with it for entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 17, 2020
Thanks for your comments. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and wish you the very best.

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
I loved staying at this villa. Everything was clean and very nicely organized. I love the pool and jacuzzi especially at night when you turn on the light. Jose was very helpful and such an amazing host. Jose greeted me when I first got there and was very welcoming . I normally stay in Perla Marina in Sol De Plata which is normally quite but this was way better and alot less mosquitos lol Everything works well, stove, shower, tv, washer , dryer, refrigerator , air, which is always a plus when you go to another country. I can’t wait to go back. Extremely satisfied with my stay, I can’t stop telling my family and friends of how relaxing everything was. I stayed during the curfew just remember to adhere to the country's regulations with mask , social distancing and the curfew and you'll be fine.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2020
Hi James, Thanks so much for your great review. I am very happy to have you stay and we hope that you come back again during more normal times. Safe Travels

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in DR
Owner is not in the DR. He uses a local young guy to maintain the property, sign you in, and clean the pool. He is very nice, but does not speak English which made communication difficult. Hydro goes out from time to time. What they don't tell you is half the house still has hydro, the other half does not. Oven broke, toaster was not working properly. You have to turn water heater on if you want water - then you have to wait for it to heat up. Took a while to figure out the TV - no instructions. No number or name on the property - so not easy to find. Owner was very responsive to emails, but did not always answer the question asked. Nice secure property, easy walk to the beech. If you want to get some surf lessons, call ahead. The ones on Google I found don't actually exist. But there are several a ways down the beech.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2020
Thanks for your comments and unfortunately I couldn't address your concerns as I was unaware of them. My contact information, instructions for TV , wifi and water heater are located in the welcome notebook. I'm not sure why I never received a call during or after your stay as I would have liked to understand and correct any issue or concerns under my control. In the DR problems out of my control such as periodic power outages occur but these have been temporary in nature and the house is equipped with emergency back up. In addition, before guests arrive the plumbing and equipment is checked. Unfortunately, items do break down from time to time but these are addressed and repaired as soon as they are communicated. I am sorry for any inconveniences caused but appreciate your comments as an opportunity to improve the experiences of future guests. I hope to have a opportunity to have you back and experience the kind of vacation of my previous guests have enjoyed. Sincerely, Bob

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa !
We had an excellent trip, Jose in charge of maintenance was always helpful and had many great suggestions. We hope to visit again some day, the location was ideal right in between Sosua and Cabarete minutes walk from a beautiful beach. The villa was large and spacious great for a family or a group of friends. The garden was beautiful with large palms and coconut trees. Great pool for cooling down after a hot day on the beach. Definitely will visit again. Thanks Bob for sharing your villa with us. Liz and Steve, from Canada.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Glad you and Steve had a great trip and we hope to see you both again soon at our happy place.

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
We have been coming to the Cabarete area for a winter vacation for the past 15 years. We decided to try a 'villa' rather than a hotel near 'Cabarete Center'. What a wonderful week it was. The villa is just as the pictures-located on the quiet main road "Paseo La Perla'. Closer to the beach than the main road. A very easy walk to either. There is plenty of security around. The beach is small, but a very short beach walk brings you to the Natura Cabana, Maravilla Beach-which is fantastic. So the location within Perla Marina is perfect. The home is in a small group of 4 homes. The lush landscaping gives absolute privacy. The main living area is large and comfortable. Each bedroom has its own bath. The master bedroom is very large, with a king size bed, large walk-in closet and private bath. Sliders lead to the pool. There are ceiling fans in each bedroom and two in the main living area. Rarely did we need the a/c and we LOVE to use the a/c. Not really necessary. There's a washer/dryer and a fully equipped kitchen. We cooked a few meals and used the blender for drinks. Sliders from the kitchen to the very large covered pool/patio were so convenient. The pool is much larger than it appears in the pictures. The yard is so private-with a distinct tropical feel. Bob was GREAT to deal with-quickly responded to any question. Jose was there to show us the house and he cleaned the pool, cut the grass, etc. He is usually around one of the nearby houses. There was no need to bother him...everything, and I mean everything, was perfect. So the secret is out. We are renting this villa again. Hopefully it will not be booked, but it should be. It was really great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thanks for your wonderful review. Jose does an outstanding job and I'm happy to share our happy place with such good people. We hope to share our home with you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you want a piece of paradise this the VILLA!!!
First thing first! Mr. Bob Marriott was promptly From reservations until l departure.. He assure me that I will love his villa, and he was right! I fell in love on site! Please allow me to Reminisce. for a moment. As I arrived at Pearl Marina the security is A1 top Knoch! I felt very, very, SAFE! the community was well guarded! The community is first Class!!! The homes there are well Maintain and Manicured.landscape. As I arrived to the Villa, I was greeted with a warm welcome from "Rhina" at the gate, and Paradise was present at that moment!!! This Villa was very private with lush tropical manicured palms and greenery. When I entered this piece of PARADISE, it was breath taken. This villa was spotless, very clean!!! The detail in this homes is incredible!! The pool is the Crown Jewel, and I enjoyed every gallon of it! The resident is in the center of everything, short taxi drives to stores,shops, next to all the beaches. I must say this was the Best vacation so far! Thank You!!! Bob for allow me to stay in your piece of Paradise. I will be returning soon!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
I am very happy that you enjoyed the house and community, and appreciate your feedback. We work hard to ensure your stay is one to remember and that you will return as a familiar guest. All of us, Rhina, Jose and I hope to see you again soon. Its was a pleasure sharing our home with you.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
DR Home 2019
Everything worked out great. We had one technical difficulty and the property manager and maintenance team fixed it immediately. Thank you Bob, Rhina and Jose.

10/10 Excellent

laurie g.

spring break april 19-27, 2019
absolutely beautiful week. house and pool were great. neighborhood was quite pleasant and everyone was friendly, including the security. felt very safe. beach was breathtaking and so much fun, playing in the water and watching the sunsets. couldn't have asked for a better week. will hopefully return. thank you. the greaves family
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thanks so much for the great review and we are so happy that you stayed. We look forward to having you and the family back.

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to be
The villa is ideal with small children - including the super pool. The villa is very spacious and the whole neighborhood is very quiet - apart from the occasional dog barking. It is very close to a beach and Cabrete is just a few minutes' drive away.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucien F.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT
GREAT
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pascal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable villa et bon service
Bonne villa
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ces une très belle villa et tout ces bien passer
Très bon services je vais sûrement la relouer.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2022
Great to have you stay and hope to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

bernd a.

fantastisch
das ganze haus ist ein traum . es fehlt einfach an nichts und der service ist auch erstklassig. werde ich beim nächsten urlaub versuchen es wieder zu bekommen . Danke Bob.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
It was a pleasure having such wonderful guests and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will return soon. Thank you for your kind words and sharing your thoughts.