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Casa Mariposa

House • Cabrera Dominican Republic

    6 Guests  
    2 Bedrooms  
    6 Beds  
    1 Bathroom  
    Pets welcome
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  May 2022
Views  2439

General overview

**Attention! Non-smoking guests only! Welcome to our little casa in the hills of the little farming town of Cabrera, Dominican Republic! Our house is a two bedroom, one bathroom bungalow with an ocean view. The front bedroom of the house has a slider to the pool deck and a queen bed and A/C*. The back bedroom has two twin beds that can be put together to make a king bed. The main living area has an open floor plan with seating for eating and relaxing under a vaulted ceiling. There are ceiling fans in each room. The sofa can also convert to a full sized bed. Enjoy the warm tropical weather while sipping cool cocktails poolside. Or visit one of several gorgeous beaches that are a 5-10 minute drive away. At night the gates can be closed but the windows and sliders left open to take advantage of the cool night breezes.

The space

The home was built in 2005 and then left standing unused for over 10 years until we bought it and fixed it up. It's a solid house, but it's not brand new. And there are as always in the country side of Cabrera, loose cows and friendly dogs who like to wander over. The music from town during festivals and special holidays (depending on the wind direction) can be heard at night. So to say it's very quiet there would be misleading. But, we are close to everything and it's a trade off. *A/C usage is electrical grid dependent which means it can be inconsistent. Also, it adds greatly to the electrical cost.

Guest access

I‘m sure this is meant in terms of mobility (it‘s all one level) But, getting up the hill to the house (and this warning includes our drive) requires a 4x4 vehicle.

Notes

You will need a car. You can walk down to the waterfall and/or grocery store and back if you are fit 😉. But all of the beautiful beaches and natural wonders are a 5-10 minute drive. Reviews from previous home swapping: Merveilleux séjour grâce à l’aide de Rene et de ses conseils. Sa maison est réellement agréable et très pratique. Vacances inoubliables et nous avons envie de revenir pour continuer à découvrir ce pays donc merci encore pour son accueil. -Christine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOUT, Absolument TOUT dans cet échange fut une réussite! Depuis les premiers échanges jusqu'à notre arrivée dans cette belle maison aux vues incroyables sur la mer et les palmeraies de la colines... Emplacement idéal sur la côte nord, à Cabrera oú Il y a de bons restaurants et tous les commerces útiles. Les voisins sont aussi formidables et vous pouvez compter sur eux si besoin! René et Judy ont été d'une aide précieuse et trés réactives, toujours au delà de nos attentes. Vous trouverez ici de merveilleuses plages avant et après cabrera dont la proximité est immédiate loin du tourisme de másse... nous étions seuls sur des plages de rêves! La tranquilité, les beaux volumes et l'espace piscine bien agréable, nous avons absolument tout aimé sur cette coline. Nous y reviendrons sûrement et pour bien plus longtemps! Votre maison si confortable est un paradis et vous, chers propriétaires vous avez été toujours plus que parfaits! Mercis pour votre confiance. Nous espérons un jour pouvoir nous aussi, en notre belle île, vous rendre la parreille et avoir le plaisir de vous rencontrer! Merci à votre Ami d'avoir fait le deplacement pour nous mener votre 4x4 jusqu'à l'aéroport et merci à Judy, oui mille merciss, vos voisins ont été une belle rencontre. À vous, prochains voyageurs dans cette merveilleuse île, n'hésitez pas, ...c'est LA MAISON qu'il vous faut! Tout y est extremement confortable., ne cherchez plus, venez juste du bonheur profiter!- Luce ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We hosted Rene and her family for a week amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which included plenty of communication and flexibility prior to their actual stay. Throughout the planning stage communication was open and easy. When we returned you could tell that they truly cared and respected our house (and family pets) as their own. We would welcome Rene and family back anytime!! -Jon

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Home cinema
Home cinema
Toys
Toys
BBQ
BBQ
Pool
Pool
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Budget
    Family
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Tropical

Accessibility

Single level 
Accessible switches 
Accessible door handles 

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Naranjito is a small barrio in the hills above Cabrera a non-touristy city of about 25,000. There are over 2000 expats from North America and Europe living full time in the area, many in homes that they built.

Getting to my home

The easiest and least expensive way: Fly into SDQ (Las Americas) and take an Über or taxi to the Caribe Tour Bus depot at the base of the Autopista 7. It’s 450 pesos ($8.50 USD) to Cabrera. Less than the tolls. Air Conditioned and fast! Everyone makes way for these buses!

Nearest airport

SDQ (163 KM), POP (93 KM), AZS (61 KM)

Getting around

Our car is available to rent for $10 per day (it’s owned as part of an LLC and can’t be loaned out) There is nothing cheaper than $35 per day. So you can use it for a few days as needed or your whole stay.

Map of Approximate Location

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Feedback

  • We had a great time in Cabrera. It was very interesting not to be in a resort, but to get to know the normal Dom Rep and life away from the big hotel chains. Rene's house is very well located, close to the center and yet very quiet with a great view, has everything you need for a rest. During our week we spoke to Rene several times - she was always available for us and gave us tips. A car is certainly very helpful. TomTom Navigation does not know the road to Cabrera - Waze is much better navigation locally. Thank you Rene for your hospitality and support! Best wishes also to Judy!
    Home Feedback: Alicja & Rafael stayed with Rene 2 weeks ago
  • Rene’s house is very well located. There are gorgeous beaches driving in either direction. A lagoon with a zipline is also very close. The house is within walking distance of a tourist attraction, Saltadero, a beautiful waterfall (We were lucky in November; there was a lot of water there). We love that the house is on a hill, so it’s nice for star gazing at night. Rene’s house is very comfortable for us with everything you need, the ground is large, and the pool is absolutely a bonus. Rene communicated with us promptly even though she was travelling during our stay. It’s our first trip to DR, and now we have a much better appreciation of this country and its people. Thanks, Rene and family, for having us stay for two great weeks.
    Home Feedback: Tim & Kemila stayed with Rene 1 year ago
  • Thank you, Tamila and Tim, for being great guests, and sorry for the extra authentic experience of having a phase of power cut!?! 🤪 Everyone here is hoping to see you again!
    Rene replied 1 year ago
  • We spent two wonderful weeks of vacation in Renè's house. The house is very welcoming, perfectly equipped to make you feel at home. Cabrera is a charming town that is less touristy than other areas of the Dominican Republic that we visited on two or three day excursions; for this reason it is less crowded, with very beautiful beaches where we can relax almost in solitude. Palm trees, golden or white sand, clear waters, perfect temperature. A dream holiday! Thanks to René
    Home Feedback: Fulvio stayed with Rene 1 year ago
  • ❤️ You guys are always welcome!
    Rene replied 1 year ago
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Rene

We are an international, well-traveled couple in the pre-empty nester years. Youngest child is in high school. We are looking forward to more travel to new destinations in the coming years. We were members of a different home exchange platform and enjoyed meeting like-minded families from other countries (mostly Europe). PLU seems to fit our desire to meet like-minded culturally curious people. The FB group is awesome!
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