Set within a gated community in Las Terrenas, this villa is where the beach and the pool blur into a single, unhurried day. The main bedroom opens onto the sea through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, while the garden – shaded by palms and anchored by a hot tub – connects directly to the sand. A soaring entrance hall hung with driftwood and living greenery signals early on that this is no ordinary retreat. Come evening, the covered terrace draws the whole group together, and a sandy games area beneath the coconut trees keeps things lively when the sun's still high.

• Meal plans are available for an additional fee of $85 per adult (12+ years) per day and $40 per child (4–11 years) per day. Children under four eat free. Your host will arrange menus with you before arrival to accommodate dietary requirements and preferences.Cost on request
• Your host offers a concierge service and can arrange a variety of services, including tee times on nearby golf courses, yoga lessons, private tours and excursions, boat charters, watersport rentals, massages, spa treatments, and laundry and dry cleaning.Cost on request