We had such a wonderful stay here—everyone was so welcoming, and the entire experience was unforgettable. Having Chef Danny here truly made it extra special. He is not only an incredible chef but also taught our teenagers some cooking, and was so kind to our family. It was also helpful to have an English speaking concierge available - they helped us arrange safe, reputable services like round-trip airport transportation and ATV/buggy rentals for the week. That gave us so much peace of mind. (We wouldn’t recommend renting a car here—the roads are very narrow, and most locals get around by scooter, which adds to the charm.)A few more helpful notes: the house provides a water cooler and filtered jug replacement, which was great since you don’t want to drink the tap water in the DR. Also unique to the DR is that you don’t flush toilet paper—you place it in the wastebaskets due to the plumbing systems, which took a little getting used to. Also typical that occasionally there are brief power/hot water interruptions, but nothing that disrupted our stay. Washing machine but no dryer, but they provide a rack to dry them outside. Beautiful and luxurious home in a neighborhood with visible security at all times, which was very reassuring - we felt safe there. It was far better than staying at a resort for us because we could immerse ourselves in the culture. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something real, beautiful and unforgettable.