Thanks to all who responded to my post about moving to Cabarete. Renting vs. buying is good advice and I will give that some consideration. In the mean times, can some of you give me some names of good complexes to look at when I come back in August. We would like to be centrally located in reference to grocery stores and other shopping and walking distance to beach. We would like to try living without a vehicle for a while. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, would love to meet up with some ex-pats from the US for a beer and conversation.
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Still thinking about Cabarete..
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Why only ex-pats from the US - what is wrong with the rest of us
How long have you got? LOL
I meant how long has WB got for me to list what's wrong with the rest of us LOL
I don't think you will have offended anyone!!!!!!
No offence taken from FrankE............. can't wait for your list Black Dog!!!!!!!
Ocean Dream and Ocean One are more expensive than some other choices in Cabarete but their location, facilities and security make them worth imho - (we live in Ocean One). Harmony is also an option which is between the two and I've always been fond of Palm Beach Condos right in the center of town. Cabarete Palace seems to have a lot of empty units too. Velero is a great place for a few days.
I think that, in order to yourself to develop a better real life feel, you ought to try to stay in the type of developments which you feel you could afford buying into some day.
I would also suggest that, unless you have extensive knowledge of the country and specific target region, 4 days will only set you into "vacation"-mode and not be long enough to develop a "resident's" feel.
But well, it's a start. Maybe enough time for you to find a more real life place to rent for a longer period next time?
... J-D.
I would also suggest that, unless you have extensive knowledge of the country and specific target region, 4 days will only set you into "vacation"-mode and not be long enough to develop a "resident's" feel.
But well, it's a start. Maybe enough time for you to find a more real life place to rent for a longer period next time?
... J-D.
They are fine, but located at Kite Beach, which is some way out of town (around 4km). The bonus is that they are ocean front and you would enjoy watching the kite surfers during the day. You will however need transportation from there though to and from any shops and the town.
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Listen to the good answers already given. For a four day trip, spend it at a nice place such as Velero, Ocean One or Ocean Dream. All have good pools,
good security and are next to town. Velero has a beautiful restaurant & bar.
Villa Taina and Palm Beach condos are right by the beach (as is Velero) but
the pools are smaller. Kite beach is nice but too far out of town. For just a few days, I'd choose Velero.
Listen to the good answers already given. For a four day trip, spend it at a nice place such as Velero, Ocean One or Ocean Dream. All have good pools,
good security and are next to town. Velero has a beautiful restaurant & bar.
Villa Taina and Palm Beach condos are right by the beach (as is Velero) but
the pools are smaller. Kite beach is nice but too far out of town. For just a few days, I'd choose Velero.
I used this site for my first stay in Cabarete:
Cabarete - Dominican Republic - by Active Cabarete
I stayed at the Royal Residence. Not in the center but a 5 min walk to the center. What I liked about this place was the location, next too a small market, and a pharmacy not to far away. Off street parking if you are renting a car.
Also to get into the complex you had to use your thumbprint (really kinda cool)
My Unit was nice, clean and I could get an Internet connection. Nice big pool and a few expats live there.
Cabarete - Dominican Republic - by Active Cabarete
I stayed at the Royal Residence. Not in the center but a 5 min walk to the center. What I liked about this place was the location, next too a small market, and a pharmacy not to far away. Off street parking if you are renting a car.
Also to get into the complex you had to use your thumbprint (really kinda cool)
My Unit was nice, clean and I could get an Internet connection. Nice big pool and a few expats live there.
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