Villa Miramar

The sea starts to glimmer as you follow the palms past Casa de Campo’s fairways. Then, Villa Miramar opens up ahead, with sunlight on Coralina stone, the sound of waves just beyond, and the impression that you have entered your own private shoreline.

With three tranquil ground-floor suites that are conveniently close to gardens, a pool, and a beach, and two ocean-view master suites on the second level with expansive terraces that drink in the horizon, this five-bedroom retreat is designed for leisurely days and elegant evenings. Couples and families can maintain their own pace without interfering with each other’s vacation because each bedroom is air-conditioned, self-contained, and has a private bathroom. On the main floor, there is a versatile TV lounge that can be used as a kids’ den or an overflow sleeping nook when needed, keeping early-morning cartoons and late-night laughter in their own part of the house.

With the sea in view, life at Villa Miramar takes place. The first swim in the heated infinity pool, whose water fades into the same rich blue you see from the master balconies, is followed by an espresso on the terrace in the morning. Soft sand, a covered cabana for shade and conversation, and the steady beat of the Caribbean at the edge of your book are all features of the private beach, which is just a short stroll away.

The oceanfront gazebo, which features two spacious dining tables for leisurely lunches with salt still on your skin and a breezy living-and-bar area where the butler appears with whatever the conversation suggests next, becomes the focal point of the day when the midday heat subsides. Evenings transition into candlelit dinners and the kind of leisurely conversation that only occurs when no one is keeping an eye on the clock as the light turns honey-gold, making it difficult to distinguish between the pool and the sea. To ensure that the beach and social areas are fully yours, the owner’s villa and the guest house next to the beachfront cabana stay closed during guest stays.

Instead of being precious, the atmosphere indoors is refined and cozy. The kitchen is well-equipped for both a chef’s tasting menu and basic family breakfasts; the materials feel good in the hand and underfoot; and a high-ceilinged salon frames the water like a living mural. The finest Casa de Campo villas include housekeeping, cooking, and butler service, all of which operate with the quiet precision you expect: rooms are reset while you are at the beach, chilled towels arrive just when the afternoon demands them, and dinner is perfectly timed to the moment.

In order to give you time to get used to the slower, salt-bright rhythm of the villa, minimum stays maintain the calendar’s rhythm: three nights during low and high seasons, five during Easter and Thanksgiving, and ten during Christmas and New Year.

The address preserves the haven of home while putting the resort at your fingertips. For a change of scenery, Minitas Beach is about 2.3 miles away; the Teeth of the Dog clubhouse and spa is about 1.8 miles away; the Marina’s restaurants and yacht charters are about 4.7 miles down the coast; the racquet center is about 3 miles away; the equestrian center and polo fields are about 1.8 miles away; and Dye Fore and Altos de Chavón are about 5 miles above the Río Chavón canyon.

Depending on traffic, it will take roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car from La Romana International Airport (LRM), 50 to 60 minutes from Punta Cana International (PUJ), and 75 to 90 minutes from Santo Domingo’s Las Américas (SDQ).

The last one to two kilometers inside Casa de Campo follow level, well-maintained lanes that are suitable for all vehicle classes. The roads are completely paved from each airport to the resort gates. For map orientation, consider Casa de Campo’s oceanfront belt near Minitas on La Romana’s south shore (roughly 18.41° N, 68.91° W), which is prominently marked across internal boulevards.

Instead of following a schedule, plan your day based on how you feel. Start with a stroll along your private strand at sunrise and a front-nine at Teeth of the Dog when the sea is calm; set aside an afternoon to visit Altos de Chavón, the stone-built village above the river where galleries, cafés, and that dramatic amphitheater turn an ordinary stroll into a memory; end with a sunset cruise from the Marina before a late swim in the pool that seems to pour into the sea. With water, lantern light, and a constant breeze that transforms luxury into something more subdued and enduring, Villa Miramar remains your anchor throughout it all.

In the end, what distinguishes Villa Miramar from other Casa de Campo villas is the unique combination of two ocean-view master suites, a fully staffed service program, and a truly private beachfront with cabana, sand, and a heated infinity edge that melts into the open sea. All of this is situated along a famous coastal corridor where top-notch golf and resort amenities are just a short distance away but never intrude.

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