Estrella Del Mar G5_200Mbps_BBQ_Pool_Walk to Beach

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. The host is very responsive and easy to communicate with. If there are any issues, they address them very quickly. I'd gladly stay here again.

Apartamento G5 bien grande con tres habitaciones bien espaciosas, cocina bien equipada, a 5 minutos caminando de la playa de cortecito y bávaro! Nos encantó y con seguridad volveríamos

A comfortable, relaxing stay, which included a hot sun, cool ocean breezes and warm friendly people.

Manager's Response

Stayed 7 weeks in this unit. Jan-Feb 2019. The unit was very clean & as advertised.The office responded immediately to any issues we had. It is 10 min. to the beach and there are 2 small grocery stores within walking distance 15 minutes. The bus is easy to use, 40 pesos per person and takes you to large shopping. We always felt very safe, guards 24 hours, no issues. You can get to restaurants and shopping and beach without a car. The unit was reasonably equipped. I would comment you will find nothing left there. You are supplied with a roll of toilet paper & small soap on each bathroom, bottle of water, kitchen cloth & bottle of dish soap. Nothing else so be prepared. Weather beautiful, 81 daily. My only dissapointment is the tax. 18% on groceries, 18% + 10% or 28% add on at all restaurants! Tips included. And the groceries and restaurants were more expensive than other vacation areas like Mexico. Liquor was very expensive. The electric deposit scared me but we used far less and got an immediate refund. The 2 pools were well maintained but COLD, the grounds are beautiful and well kept.

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Great property

Great property

Family of 5, one week stay. Beautiful grounds, very quite area. The condo was beautiful and plenty of space. The only draw back is that beach is not that close. You have to walk approx 15 minutes to get to beach and area is not the best and wifi was not good. Good location, good restaurants close and market close.

Apartament by w porzdku. Wyposaenie odpowiadao opisowi.

It was very nice, everything is very close.

We were a party of 6. 2 Grandparents, 2 parents and 2 kids (7 & 5yrs old). We had a great time. The kids did not mind making the 1/4 miles walk to the beach each morning and loved spending the afternoons swimming in 1 of the 2 large pools. The condo was really nice and had a good range of equipment for meal prep. The staff was very attentive and responded very quickly when we had questions. They made the experience stress free and enjoyable, I can't say enough about them. We ended up only paying a total of $33 for 6 nights of electricity (ran the A/C at night only). Local super markets are nice and close but if you want cheaper prices and more selection take a trip to San Juan Plaza. Get a taste of the local culture by taking a "bus" along the main drag.
The only negative I have is that there were only 4 dinning chairs. We made due by dragging a couple of the chair from the balcony in.

Thanks for a great experience!

Are you kidding me? I think we had about 3,600 sq feet place, three bedrooms, three belconies, enough room to sleep all 6 people with ease. Great Wifi. Two amazing pools. A short 10 min walk to the beach, beautiful weather. All fur under $100 USD a night! They collected a electricity deposit and we are AC hogs so I was expecting to pay more. I got half of it back. If you stay at this place you MUST try the Mexican restaraunt on the corner. The tortilla soup was the best I have ever eaten including in Mexico. The only negative I have and I had to search hard is it can be a long walk up the stairs after a long day at the beach. BTW when you go to the beach turn left and walk down to the public restaraunts. As long as you spend some money you can sit all day long.

It was a beautiful apartment. Security was very helpful in assisting me get in contact with the rental company. The apartment is in a quiet area and close to the beach. You will feel like you are at home.

I can't say enough good things about this place and the staff. Anne from the property management company was accomodating and helpful throughout our stay. The security personnel were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The apartment we stayed in was luxuriously furnished, and all ammenities and utilities were available as advertised and in pristine condition. The beach that is about 4 minutes walk from the property is beautiful and they have a restaurant right there on the sand. Overall, we all had a wonderful time and will book our next trip to Punta Cana through GoPuntaCana real estate again!

Bavaro, the area around the property, is very turisty and upscale. If you get a chance, walk/drive/ride around to get a more real feel of the Dominican Republic and its people/culture! Of course, exercise caution and common sense to avoid bad/dangerous experiences. The locals are extremely friendly. Also HIGHLY recommend the buggie rides through the beach (just ask around, there's plenty of tours. If they charge more than $100 per person they're ripping you off!) There is a very accessible grocery store nearby, but again, if you can drive out of Bavaro, you will find much better variety and prices. Check around, meet people, have fun!

Our stay here was a wonderful time.. Your property was amazing and very clean... We will definitely come back.... thank you kindly for your hospitality in making our stay comfortable.... Very much appreciated!!! Gracias!

Our rental experience was unbelievable. From the time of check in to check out the rental was everything and more we could have asked for. The rental was in wonderful condition. The grounds and pool are kept in excellent condition. The location is wonderful walking distance to everything. The staff at the rental always smiled and made you feel very welcome and safe. We are already looking forward to next years vacation. I would recommend this rental in a heart beat.

The location of this property is very good everything is within walking distance. If you need larger amounts of groceries then a bus is 1/2 block away that will take you to San Juan Shopping Center or Palma Real Shopping Village both have a Larger Grocery store.
2 great restaurants within a block Pastrata and Fresco.
The grounds of the condo complex were very clean and the security attendants are very watchful. The condo itself was modern and clean.
Keep in mind that there is no elevator and this condo G5 is on the 3rd floor.
All in All a very nice complex, safe clean, and modern.

This is a beautiful place to stay. Be aware though, unless you rent a 1st floor unit, there are many steps to climb. They repaired kitchen sink immediately when it leaked. Good service. Weather is wonderful, restaurants are great, tours are great, and we had a wonderful fishing trip with Blue Sky. Caught a white marlin and 7 Mahi Mahi. Had a wonderful fish supper! Would go there again!

This was my second stay in this condo. the property management staff was just awesome to work with from the beginning to the end. The condo is a great location to walk to stores, beaches and restaurants. The condo was clean from top to bottom. The only reason i'm giving this a 4 and not a 5 because the bed located in the top level kept falling off it's frame. Other than that the condo and stay in Punta Cana was AWESOME!!!!!

If not for the water going out twice during our stay I would have giving it 5s for everything. We had a great time with the Condo and our visit to Punta Cana. Location close to bars, grocery market and restaurants.. Neighbors and staff were friendly and helpful during our stay.. Look forward to staying here again. I hope the next guess find this helpful in making their choice in stay.

Manager's Response

We opted to rent a condo versus paying big money for an all-inclusive resort, and we're so glad we did! Five of us ladies stayed in this 3-bed condo and it was great. Carla, Anny and Blanka were all very responsive and friendly, and the entire process was easy. We rented a car so that we could drive to excursions, get groceries etc and it worked out very well, although the beach is only a five minute walk. The unit was clean, quiet, modern. We only had to call for help once - we couldn't figure out how to get the stove to work - and the maintenance guy was there within five minutes to help us.
Recommendations:
- renting a condo is a much better value for the size and amount of bedrooms you get at a hotel
- Happy Dive (check out TripAdvisor) was the company we used for a snorkeling trip to Catalina island and they are amazing
- Hard Rock Casino is only a fifteen minute drive and is great for gambling/televised games
- Our favorite grocery store was Super Lama at Palma Real - while Iberia was less expensive, the street to get there was tough to navigate
- Driving a car there is doable, but you have to pay A LOT of attention and be very careful, as mopeds will jump in front of you, and stop signs are rarely observed
- Nearby restaurants we recommend: Pastrata and Soles

Manager's Response

The unit at Estrella Del Mar was great. The furniture and decor were very classy. There was plenty of space for the four adults and three children that we had there during our stay. Things that we loved about the condo: Great swimming pools, friendly people in the complex (mostly Americans/English speakers), lots of outdoor space on three decks, great location within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and market.

Things we didn't like: the beds were REALLY firm (I ended up sleeping on the couch a couple of nights because my back was too sore--which is the only reason I didn't give the place 5 stars), the "beach towels" were really just bath towels, they provided very minimal supplies (minimal toilet paper, 1 liter of water, no laundry detergent).

Overall, I would highly recommend this unit--especially if you like firm mattresses. It's a really nice place in a great location. We were very happy we chose to stay in a condo rather than an all-inclusive. We liked the flexibility to eat our own food, and try different restaurants. We LOVED Ristarante Pastrata which was just at the end of the street. Seriously. That food was GOOD! We also drove about 15 minutes up to Playa Macao, which was a not-so-crowded public beach away from all the all-inclusives. It was beautiful and mostly deserted.

The management company was very helpful, providing last-minute late check-in, and letting us check out at noon with no extra cost. They also came immediately when we called about an issue with the A/C. They took a $30/night deposit for electricity when we checked in. We set the thermastat at 80 degrees, and only paid $20 total for all four nights we were there.

We were very happy with our stay. If I was going back to Punta Cana, I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

Manager's Response

We loved this rental. It was very clean and the management staff were quite helpful each and every time I contacted them. The beach is about a 5 minute walk and about 10 minutes to town. Make sure you eat at Citrus - the food is amazing! We had some great adventures - Power Adventures is located right on the beach and very affordable. Also, if you walk to town for groceries the grocery store will delivery groceries for free although we tipped the driver. Overall a fun vacation.

Manager's Response

We loved this rental. It was very clean and the management staff were quite helpful each and every time I contacted them. The beach is about a 5 minute walk and about 10 minutes to town. Make sure you eat at Citrus - the food is amazing! We had some great adventures - Power Adventures is located right on the beach and very affordable. Also, if you walk to town for groceries the grocery store will delivery groceries for free although we tipped the driver. Overall a fun vacation.

Manager's Response

Excellent concierge service w/check in, any issue address right away by concierge, good location, establishment was roomy, well decorated, comfortable, and accommodations were great.

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