Villa Shangri-La

Entire villa in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

  1. 14 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 11 beds
  4. 5.5 baths
2 reviews
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Hosted by Jennifer
  1. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Ocean view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
The space
Fall in love all over again or rekindle old friendships at Villa Ataraxia. Designed by acclaimed local architect Sergio Escarfullery, this Dominican Republic vacation rental has plenty of romantic, old-world charm—plus a dash of tropical flair. It also boasts an oceanfront setting on nearly a half-acre lot at the exclusive Sea Horse Ranch, offering access to luxury resort amenities and spectacular views that make the perfect backdrop to an unforgettable holiday.

Guests of Villa Ataraxia are welcome at the shared pools, restaurants, tennis club and equestrian center at Sea Horse Ranch, as well as the newly renovated beach club. The villa itself has incredible private outdoor living areas, from a veranda with sitting and dining areas to a sunny terrace around the pool with loungers and sunbeds. Practice your swing on the putting green, follow the steps toward the ocean to a postcard-worthy vantage point or sip cocktails under the palapa as you wait for the gas barbecue to heat up.

The villa’s name, Ataraxia, translates to calm or tranquility, and the home’s interiors live up to it with a thoroughly charming and serene ambience. Starting in the dramatic foyer, whose beamed ceilings soar 35 feet overhead, the property’s craftsmanship is evident in the Mexican terracotta tile floors and mahogany woodwork. Entertain friends and family beneath a massive wrought-iron chandelier in the living room, around the formal dining table or in a more casual fashion at the granite-topped breakfast bar in the fully equipped kitchen.

This European-inspired villa puts guests close to some of the best beaches and wind-sport conditions in the Caribbean. Villa Ataraxia is only a short drive from both the Sea Horse Ranch Beach Club and local favorites Laguna Beach and Sosua Beach. The nearby town of Cabarete is a great place to shop and dine, but is renowned for its constant breezes and an ideal spot to try out windsurfing or kiteboarding.

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BEDROOM & BATHROOM
• Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Bidet, Air conditioning, Safe, Walk-in closet, Lounge area, Television, Direct access to terrace & pool, Ocean view
• Bedroom 2: 2 Queen size beds, 2 Queen size beds located on Mezzanine, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Air conditioning, Walk-in closet, Television
• Bedroom 3: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Air conditioning, Television
• Bedroom 4: 2 Queen size beds, 2 Queen size beds located on Mezzanine, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Air conditioning, Walk-in closet, Television
• Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in closet


FEATURES & AMENITIES
• Lounge area


OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Putting green


SHARED ACCESS TO SEA HORSE RANCH AMENITIES
• Beach Club 
• Seaside pools
• Equestrian Center
• Tennis Club


STAFF & SERVICES

Included:
• Laundry service

Extra cost (advance notice may be required):
• Activities and excursions

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Each Luxe home is fully equipped to meet your needs, with ample space and privacy.
Ocean view
Cleaning available during stay
Pool
Kitchen
Wi-Fi

Add-ons

These can be arranged by your host at an additional cost.
Chef
Airport transfer

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Where you’ll be

Cabarete, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic

Home to the Caribbean's oldest European colony and a sprawling mountainous landscape awash in natural beauty, the Dominican Republic is especially hospitable to those in search of rich cultural history amid a tropical paradise. Warm Caribbean weather with an average annual high of 77°F (25°C)

Meet your host

Host
22 reviews
4.5 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Speaks English, French and Spanish
Lives in Cabarete, Dominican Republic
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
14 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm

Cancellation policy