Arrecife Beach House
Description
Arrecife Beach House is a four-story, designer-finished mansion perched above one of the most remote beaches in the Dominican Republic.
It offers perfect, hotel-caliber service along with breathtaking ocean views. The home, which is situated in a posh gated community in the verdant Samaná province, is designed to provide both privacy and entertainment. It is a private retreat where days alternate between lounging by the pool, lounging on the beach barefoot, and dining with a chef under a starry sky.
Arrecife Beach House makes an impression right away. The Caribbean is framed in crystal blue hues by a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass when you push open the grand front door. Sunlight floods the Persian marble floors, giving the villa’s well-designed interiors and simple architectural lines a gentle sheen. With deep sofas facing the horizon, the main living area blends comfort and color—warm greens, oranges, and turquoise—making sunsets a regular part of the evening routine.
The villa can accommodate up to 10 people and has five large bedrooms, each of which is a private haven with an en suite bathroom furnished with Gilchrist & Soames conveniences, ample closet space, and tasteful lighting. There is seating for ten, making it ideal for celebratory toasts or a peaceful morning coffee while the waves roll in. Two main suites open onto a stunning oceanfront terrace that is set up for lounging. Every visitor will experience hotel-level comfort and privacy thanks to the equally tranquil remaining bedrooms.
Arrecife Beach House enjoys its picturesque location overlooking Playa Morón outside. With daybeds and loungers scattered across stone and soft grass, a shimmering infinity pool seems to overflow into the sea. One by the pool for short cool-downs and another, dramatically cantilevered over the water on transparent glass—a surreal soak with aquamarine depths visible beneath your feet—are two eye-catching jacuzzis that invite contrast and play. The villa’s full bar and BBQ ensure a laid-back evening with grilled local lobster, crisp salads, clinking glasses, and constellations above. As twilight approaches, gather at the circular 12-seater alfresco table.
Arrecife Beach House’s quiet superpower is service. Every day is discreetly coordinated by a well-trained staff that includes a chef, butler, housekeeper, and security. Breakfast is prepared according to your preferences; beach setups are taken care of before you ask; and dinner menus emphasize the freshest market produce and catch in the area. Would you rather explore? For snorkeling locations, secret coves, and group-specific boat trips, the staff draws on local expertise. As a result, the luxury feels natural rather than contrived.
Adventure is never far away. Hiking and mountain biking paths wind through tropical vegetation inside the gated community, making it the perfect place to get moving in the morning and experience nature. Go to the shoreline to go snorkeling in the clear, calm water or start a laid-back beach day that lasts from brunch until sunset. You can arrive by car or yacht thanks to the community’s excellent infrastructure. For those who are really time-conscious, the estate also has helipad access nearby, which makes weekend getaways a breeze.
The open-concept layout of the villa facilitates easy social interaction. Through wide glass sliders, indoor and outdoor spaces flow together seamlessly, keeping the sea nearby and the airy. The group can spread out across several lounge areas, with friends sharing stories around the bar, children splashing in the pool, and a lone reader on the shaded terrace. When it’s time to reorganize, everyone congregates in the great room for cocktail hour, which is always accompanied by a breathtaking view of the ocean and sky.
Balance is what ultimately distinguishes Arrecife Beach House: elegant design without complication, luxury without extravagance, and seclusion without loneliness. Despite being surrounded by nature, you are still able to experience all that makes Samaná unique, including its untamed beauty, warm waters, and a slower beat that awakens the senses. The house offers a refined, entertaining, and incredibly restful stay from the first light over Playa Morón to the final flicker of the BBQ embers.
If you’re looking for crystal-clear water, luxurious furnishings, complete seclusion, and flawless service, Arrecife Beach House has all of these things, plus a few more you didn’t know you needed, like that glass-bottom jacuzzi. Bring the people you care about, and let the scenery take care of the rest.
Things to Do Nearby
Right at the villa
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Playa Morón (steps away): sunrise beach walks, paddle + snorkel on calm days, barefoot picnics set by your butler.
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Private wellness: in-villa yoga, massage, sunset sound-bath, and chef’s seafood BBQ under the stars.
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Trails in the community: morning hikes and mountain-bike loops through tropical forest; staff can set up guided outings.
10–30 minutes
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Salto El Limón Waterfall (≈25–30 min): hike or horseback through jungle to the iconic 50-m cascade; swim in the natural pool.
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ATV & horseback beach rides (≈20–30 min): guided routes across coconut groves and coastline around El Limón/El Portillo.
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Las Terrenas town & beaches (≈30–40 min): café hopping and beach time at Playa Bonita, Las Ballenas, Cosón; great for lunch and sunset.
45–75 minutes
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Zipline Samaná – El Valle (≈60–70 min): multi-platform canopy run over rainforest and rivers.
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Playa El Valle (≈70–75 min): wild, cinematic beach backed by mountains—perfect for photos and a long beach walk.
Classic day trips
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Los Haitises National Park + Cayo Levantado (travel + boat ≈ 1.5–2.5 hrs total): mangrove channels, birdlife, and Taino cave art, followed by a swim stop at “Bacardí Island.”
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Las Galeras & Playa Rincón (≈2 hrs each way): postcard-perfect white-sand bay; combine with a lobster lunch in rustic beach shacks.
Seasonal highlight
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Humpback Whale Watching (Jan–Mar): boats depart from Samaná Bay to view the North Atlantic humpbacks breeding—one of the Caribbean’s great nature spectacles.
On the water
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Private boat charter: hidden coves, snorkel spots, sandbars, and coastal picnics tailored to your group.
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Kitesurfing & lessons (≈30–40 min): steady breezes around Las Terrenas/El Portillo on select days.
Culture & flavors
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Cacao, coffee & rum tastings (≈45–60 min): plantation visits and craft producers in the Samaná region.
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Market & cooking class: shop local produce with the chef, then return for a hands-on Dominican lunch at the villa.
Good to know
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Roads can be narrow; a 4×4/SUV is recommended for comfort.
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Our concierge can arrange door-to-door transport, guides, permits, boat charters, picnic setups, spa therapists, photographers, and seasonal whale-watch tickets.
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