10/10 Excellent
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28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An Sanamá Oasis
The Cove/La Ensenada is a small gated oasis of spacious, well-appointed, air-conditioned apartments nestled in a small cove on the north side of Samana Bay. Each has its own balcony or porch where we enjoyed morning coffee and evening wine and cocktails. The beds are comfortable; the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The second full bathroom and washer/dryer are a real plus. The beautiful grounds, including a lovely in-ground pool and a private sandy beach, are well maintained. On our visit, we saw whales from the beach and there were a multitude of butterflies fluttering about. A small convenience store is a walkable distance away and busy Las Galeras with lots of restaurants, ATMs, and shops is about a 15 min drive north. The Cove is perfectly located for day trips. It is 30 min from Samaná, 45 min from gorgeous Playa Rincon, and an hour from the El Limon waterfall. Except for the occasional large pothole, we found the roads to be in good shape. Most locals ride motorbikes, some with headlights, some without, so take caution especially at night when driving.Our friendly host Patrick was on site with his family. He was very responsive to messages and gave us some great tips on where to eat and shop locally. He helped make our trip to the Dominican Republic one of the most enjoyable and memorable
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Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025