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"The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor pool
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Parking included
    Parking included

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras

We are just 5 minutes from Las Galeras and can help arrange tours to the beach of Fronton, Madama, Rincon, La Playita, Cayo Levantado, the El Limon waterfalls and other area attractions. He can also make sure you find the supermarkets, banks and restaurants. Since he has worked at the Cove for nearly 20 years, he knows the area well. All my apartments are at the Cove, a small group of beach front, ocean view apartments, just 200 feet from the ocean.
This modern apartment serves as your home base from which you can explore the peninsula. Arrange deep sea diving and sport fishing excursions with The Dive Academy. You can snorkel at some of the most beautiful beaches, including Playa Rincon, Playa Las Galeras, El Valle, and Playa Fronton. Seasoned scuba divers can explore shipwrecks from throughout the centuries.

Come see the humpback whales breach out of the water, from January to March, each year, when they come to mate and have their offspring!!!

In between you and the ocean is the pool, with a swim up bar. Grill local fish on the charcoal barbeque, or stay inside and cook in the full kitchen. It features a view of Samana bay, and a private beach, only a few steps away.

Since I own two other apartments, I can accommodate groups of up to 12 people.

Property manager

Patrick Reilley

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Map
El Frances, Samana Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Cayo Levantado - 10 min drive
  • Playa Las Flechas - 11 min drive
  • Cayo Levantado Beach - 12 min drive
  • Samana Bay - 25 min drive
  • Rincon Beach - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rodizio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rodizio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Monte Azul - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Cayo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bradas del Mar - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras located?

Nestled on the beach, this Samaná apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cayo Levantado, Playa Las Flechas and Cayo Levantado Beach. Playa Grande and La Playita Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

"The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock was filmed here. 5 min. from Las Galeras Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, very quiet, very private vacation rental. Very nice clean beach, cove looking out on the sea. Grounds very well kept. Owner's on-site manager and cleaning staff attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week of paradise
The condo is amazing. You are secluded and away from everything. Patrick was awesome to work with and Coco was amazing! They both assured we had everything we wanted…Coco even picked up some bananas for me. We loved hanging out at the pool and visiting with other guests. It was a great week of reconnecting with my husband. Even got one of the puzzles out and did it together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marcos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only issues which I encountered with this property were a check-in. The property is located behind a gated community. I was told that the color of the door to get into the community was red. We spent about an hour looking for the red door, but it was actually black. The phone number of the contact person which I was given was disconnected. Luckily, we stopped at the black door since it was the only gated community around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent, quiet, and very clean place
It's an excellent choice for people who wants to be on a quiet place with a (almost) private beach for themselves and a beautiful swiming pool. Is a 5 minute drive from the town of Las Galeras with their beautiful beach (same name) and little but very good restaurants. I think i have almost 10 years coming and is wonderful every time i come.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente ubicación, playa y piscinas maravillosas, apartamentos muy limpios y equipados
Maravillosa

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT STAY
This is a great place to stay, very clean, organized and the service from Coco y awesome!!. I recommend it to anyone that wants a peaceful place in the Samanà Peninsula. I will come back soon !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zack B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had an amazing time at this beautiful and clean location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet location with a great staff.
Enjoyed sitting under the shade of the almond tree on the beach. Looking forward to coming back!"

10/10 Excellent

Roselin R., SANTO DOMINGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
Love the place, the pool and the view... everything is priceless!!

10/10 Excellent

Manny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!!
I was there for a short time with my friends but I wish I made arrangements to stay longer. I needed more time to visit some of the beautiful area beaches. At first I was skeptical because where can you find a two bedroom two bath condo right on the ocean, 100 feet to the beach for about $100? Great deal, nice apartment and great location, will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 month adventure
The Cove is a little bit of paradise situated just outside the delightful, typical Dominican town of Las Galeras. This is where you will also find our favorite beach La Playita. This is one of many beaches in the area. There's lots to see and do. Our apartment was much larger than I thought it would be and the view was beautiful. It was clean and everything worked. No problem with anything. Coco, the manager will do anything for you and get anything you need. He is awesome. We would learn more Spanish to go back for a visit. The owner, Patrick, was quick to respond and very helpful with our booking and advice as to what to do in the area and how to get there. We had a very good adventure and would definitely go back.
Stayed 63 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Excellent property! A tropical paradise within a beautiful island!
It was such a pleasure to be there when Patrick was there to show us around. It is a wonderful special place, so beautiful and so peaceful. Coco did everything possible to make us happy. A beautiful place to relax recharge and to get away from the main stream resorts. Most of the time we have the beach to ourselves! Thank you again Patrick for making us feel at home!

10/10 Excellent

Yamile S.

Perfect vacation
Amazing location and the apt has everything you need. Close to fantastic beaches and great restaurants. Eat at El Cabito is a must. The view from the apartment is fabulous and Coco was so helpful. We definitely want to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

debbie l.

Wonderful time with wonderful people!
The Cove is a piece of paradise. It is quiet and peaceful. The community is very welcoming and they make you feel like a part of the family. Coco and his team are very helpful. My husband and I are already planning for next year. Can't wait to see everyone again. Debbie and Chris
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Hubbards

JUST AMAZING!!!!!
Just loved the condo it as just as in the pictures. The grounds and pool are beautiful and Ocean Views Amazing!!! Even had the privilege of seeing the whales right from the pool area.🐳🐋 THANK YOU SO MUCH REILLEY FAMILY!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

caroline b., Lafayette, IN USA

Fabulous!
What's not to like. Beach within sight of your Villa. Whales abound. Well kept property. Great place to stay with or without kids. Will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

randy h., dominican republic

impresionante....
es un sitio muy agradable la trankilidad la zona tiene muchas cosas por descubrir lo recomiendo el apartamento muy acogedor la piscina la playa estaba numero uno

10/10 Excellent

Vera R.

Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Patrick is very professional and responds quickly to any questions or problems you may have through email. All of the staff was wonderful and attentive. We don't know if it is always this way, but we basically had the beach to ourselves, and what a beautiful beach it is! It was great for swimming, a little rocky, but it is so clear you were able to see where you are stepping. The pool and grounds were kept beautifully. Everyone was so friendly. It is a very comfortable unit and the AC units worked well. There is a colmado and fish shack within walking distances. We were able to catch the fisherman as they were coming in for the day and purchase right from the boat. We were hesitant to rent a car, so we chose to use a taxi, which was very reliable but can get expensive, so we tried a guagua and for those who are adventurous, it was great! It was a wonderful experience and great views while traveling. We would definitely take a guagua again. Coco helped us to catch it, which was right outside the gate. Carmen made a fantastic meal for us, traditional Dominican but superb and she cleaned up afterward. Thanks for a great stay.

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

Peaceful and beautiful!
Such a beautiful spot! Quiet and secluded. The pool was very nice and the grounds were lovely. Gorgeous views from the patio and the pool. I saw one of the best sunsets from the beach. Carmin made me one of the best pina coladas I've ever had. The beach isn't the best for swimming and you need a car, there really isn't anything in walking distance. The people were so nice and helpful. The place was well stocked with towels and linens(although a few could be replaced) It could also be stocked with a few staples such as hand soap and salt and pepper. The air conditioners were noisey, but so nice to have. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

A Slice of Heaven on Earth!
My wife and I made our first trip to the DR and couldn't have picked a better spot to relax and experience the culture. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. Patrick was great to work with from start to finish and Coco became our instant friend. We miss his smile along with the warm tropical breezes and the cool dips in the pool. The only downside was we didn't stay longer. We'll be back. Next time, two weeks!

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M., Saskatchewan

A beautiful piece of paradise!!
This was our very first time in the Dominican, and I was a bit nervous, especially about the driving, as we flew into and rented a car in Punta Cana, and drove to the condo near Samana. Driving is a bit different than Canada, yes, but not too terrible. I have never enjoyed scenery and beautiful trees, hills, etc as much as I have on the drive to, and around Samana!! Absolutely gorgeous area!! The condo was a perfect home base for us to come home to relax, unwind, etc. Also beautiful enough to make me want to just have a relaxing day at home, in the pool and on the beach. Very neat, clean, safe and gated, and full of friendly neighbors and helpful people. Coco answered all our questions, and was always very helpful. Patrick is full of good information and tips, with great ideas on where to go, what to check out, etc, which I found very useful. The beach by the condo is lovely, the waves aren't too strong, which is great for smaller children. We had a great time collecting shells, checking out urchins, and watching the local fisherman fish on the rocks. Absolutely favorite beach is nearby Playa Rincon, most beautiful beach I have ever seen! It was a great stay, I would totally come back!