Casa Ipanema
Description
As soon as you enter Cap Cana, you will sense the calm of the palm trees, the gentle Atlantic wind, and Casa Ipanema, which is like a private club to which you have always belonged.
Warm Brazilian design elements abound in this five-bedroom hideaway, which features sun-brushed woods, stone beneath bare feet, and art that feels collected rather than bought. Mornings are spent sipping tropical fruit and Dominican coffee as the sea breeze flows through the open-plan rooms. The chef plans lunch in the same way a painter studies light as the day progresses between shaded terraces and a sky-mirroring pool. By late afternoon, you are walking 500 meters to the recently opened St. Regis Cap Cana Resort for a sundowner, a spa treatment, or a cigar lounge ritual with views that will not let you rush. Living at Casa Ipanema is effortless, purposefully refined, and backed by discreet, meticulous service.
The villa simultaneously lives indoors and out. A canopy of palm trees and a breeze that circulates through the living areas to keep everything cool and bright are revealed by sliding walls that vanish. Fine linens, well-balanced proportions, blackout calm at night, and just enough detail to feel unique without being distracted are all characteristics of the best bedrooms.
The home is anchored by high-end finishes, such as stone countertops, hand-feeling fixtures, and custom carpentry, while the layout accommodates families and groups who wish to spend time together without interfering with one another’s vacation. Small details like a kitchen that truly functions for a chef, a pool terrace that faces the sun and shade at the ideal times, and peaceful areas for phone calls or midday reading will make a big difference. With the kind of space planning that allows everyone to breathe, Casa Ipanema can accommodate twelve guests, including kids.
The signature is service. Breakfast is served when you wake up rather than when the buffet closes because your personal chef makes three meals a day plus snacks that are customized to your preferences (food and beverages not included). In order to give employees the credit they deserve, housekeeping is done every day but is invisible, and gratuities are given according to local custom (a minimum of 8% and a 10% recommendation).
Haute Retreats assigns a concierge to take care of the arrangements before you arrive, including private airport transfers that are truly private, golf carts waiting in the driveway, in-villa massages at your preferred time, and pre-arrival groceries so the fridge looks as if it has been there for years. The professionals handle the details; you are here to rest.
Casa Ipanema enjoys a unique advantage due to its central location in Cap Cana. Golfers travel across borders to play the Jack Nicklaus Signature oceanfront Punta Espada Golf Club, which is close enough for an early tee time without an inhumane alarm. The beaches are the white-sand, clear-water variety that people associate with the Caribbean; the Cap Cana Marina accommodates fine dining and yacht days that start and end on time; and Scape Park is the perfect place to zip-line through limestone and swim in blue cenotes.
While the St. Regis next door layers in spa circuits, gastronomy, and that upscale cigar lounge for a late evening ritual, Punta Cana Village offers specialty items, a pharmacy, and cafés for those seeking a different beat. This place is made for travelers who don’t want to cut any corners.
Travel friction is eliminated at Casa Ipanema. The villa is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV for the one match or movie night you won’t miss, welcome drinks and snacks upon arrival, and round-trip private transfers from Punta Cana International Airport are included. Check-in takes place on the property rather than at a desk, and security is discrete but present. The enjoyment of time well spent is what’s left, including swimming before dawn, long lunches with rosé sweating in the bucket, a chef’s preparation of local red snapper with limes you watched him pick, and evenings that conclude with just the sound of palm trees.
Three nearby activities include a golden-hour yacht charter from Cap Cana Marina with a private chef picnic, a sunrise tee time at Punta Espada, and an afternoon cenote swim and zip-line circuit at Scape Park.
Travel times and distances: depending on peak and off-peak traffic, it takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes by car (10 to 14 km) to get to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ); 8 to 12 minutes by foot to get to Punta Espada Golf Club; 10 to 15 minutes to get to Cap Cana Marina dining; 8 to 12 minutes to get to Scape Park; and 5 to 8 minutes on foot to get to the amenities of the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort.
It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to drive to Punta Cana Village for groceries and a pharmacy. Casa Ipanema is located in the Cap Cana resort zone, which is roughly 18.45° N, 68.41° W, close to the St. Regis. Based on local driving patterns, the times are accurate door-to-door estimates.
Arrival and logistics: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the best entry point; your stay includes private round-trip villa transfers. The main security gates provide a smooth express entry to Cap Cana, followed by fully paved internal roads. The last 1-2 km are level and well-kept. A golf cart is advised for convenient movement around the resort area after you’ve settled in; a regular sedan or SUV is perfect.
Unique value proposition: Casa Ipanema is a five-bedroom private villa that is only a short stroll from the St. Regis Cap Cana. It offers a chef-inclusive dining experience, round-trip airport transportation, and a unique location advantage that most similar homes cannot match.
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