Good clean & secure apartments (lounge/kitchen area, bathroom & seperate bedroom) with A/c, television & room cleaning services. Cost RD $500 per night (per apartment NOT per person) which equates to approx US $22.
If you want to cook for yourself, ask for kitchen utensils when you book. Beach front Cafe across the road (Cosita Rica) sells drinks, pizzas, chicken meals etc. & is a good place to meet locals if you want to. Nearby is Long Beach which has many bars/restaurants etc. It is 5 mins. Motoconcho ride (5 pesos) into town or 30 minute slow walk!! - Grahame.