Villa Anacaona lit at dusk with its facade reflected in the pool, Cabrera

The villa at twilight, its illuminated facade mirrored in the reflecting pool and framed by palms.

Freeform pool and spa with sun loungers and ocean views at Villa Anacaona

The freeform pool with an integrated spa sits steps from the Atlantic shore.

Covered terrace lounge with stained-glass window overlooking the pool and sea

A columned lounge opens to the pool and ocean beneath a stained-glass window.

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Poolside sun loungers and a daybed with sea views at Villa Anacaona

Covered alfresco dining terrace framing the pool and palms at Villa Anacaona

Pool and water feature framed by columns and orchids at Villa Anacaona

Double-height living hall with an iron chandelier and marble floors

Formal lounge with a carved marble fireplace and velvet seating

Main kitchen with white cabinetry, granite worktops and a central island

Courtyard dining terrace with patterned tiles and tropical planting

Covered lounge with a wet bar and seating at Villa Anacaona

Games room with a billiards table and crystal chandelier

Private tennis court with a shaded pavilion at Villa Anacaona

Marble staircase with a wrought-iron balustrade and stained glass

Pool and tropical gardens with the villa facade behind at Villa Anacaona

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Villa Anacaona

VILLA • CABRERA, NORTH COAST, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

19 Bedrooms • 17 Bathrooms • Sleeps 35

Private PoolHot TubPrivate ChefBeach AccessSea View

Villa Anacaona is a beachfront estate on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, set within eleven acres of tropical gardens a short drive from Cabrera. It sleeps up to 35 guests across nineteen en-suite suites, most with king beds, private decks and ocean or garden views, and several with a plunge pool and hot tub of their own. The scale is considerable: around 80,000 square feet of living space wrapped around communal and private pools, with a double-height living hall, a carved marble fireplace lounge and columned terraces that open to the sea. The estate runs as a fully staffed, all-inclusive retreat, with a team covering housekeeping, a private chef, a driver and spa therapists. Days can be spent on the tennis and squash courts, in the indoor basketball court, the home cinema, the games room or the wellness centre and spa, then rounded off with alfresco dining beneath the lanai. Two full kitchens and two formal dining areas seat large groups with ease, and the grounds sit within a gated community with round-the-clock security. Cabrera suits travellers who want space, privacy and a genuine Caribbean setting rather than a resort strip. It works equally well for a multi-generational gathering, a milestone celebration or a group of friends taking the whole house. Samana International Airport is roughly 45 minutes away.

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Best time to visit

winter

24C to 29Cdec · jan · feb

peak crowdpremium value

December to April is the dry season on the north coast, with warm sunny days, calmer seas and the lowest chance of rain, ideal for the beach and the pools.

peak crowdpremium value

The north coast is at its best from December to April, the dry season, when days are warm and sunny, the sea is calm and rainfall is lowest. Spring holds much of that weather with fewer visitors. Summer and autumn are hotter and more humid and fall within the wider hurricane season, which brings the quietest demand and the keenest rates for flexible travellers.

winter

Recommended

dec · jan · feb

The dry season brings warm, sunny days and calm seas, the most reliable weather of the year.

24C to 29C

peak crowdpremium value

Peak Caribbean season on the north coast; book several months ahead for winter dates.

spring

mar · apr · may

Warm and mostly dry, easing into the first light showers by late May, with fewer visitors than winter.

25C to 30C

moderate crowdgood value

A strong balance of good weather and better value than the winter peak.

summer

jun · jul · aug

Hot and humid with short afternoon showers; the start of the wider hurricane season, though direct storms are uncommon.

26C to 31C

low crowdexcellent value

Lowest rates fall here; keep an eye on forecasts as the hurricane season begins in June.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

The most humid stretch and the peak of hurricane season, with the quietest demand and the keenest prices.

26C to 30C

low crowdexcellent value

Hurricane season peaks in September and October; flexible dates and travel cover are advised.

Why we chose it

We chose Villa Anacaona for the rare combination of scale, staffing and setting. Very few Caribbean houses can host 35 guests in nineteen en-suite suites while still feeling private, and fewer still pair that with a beachfront position and eleven acres of gardens. The all-inclusive, fully staffed model does the organising for you, from the private chef to the activities planner, which matters when a group is this size. The breadth of facilities, tennis, squash, a home cinema, a spa and heated pools, means guests of every age have somewhere to be. For a large celebration on the Dominican north coast, it is one of the most complete estates we have found.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Villa Anacaona is a Mediterranean-style estate that spreads across roughly 80,000 square feet within an eleven-acre beachfront plot. Cream stone facades, rounded arches and carved columns give the buildings a Spanish colonial character, topped with terracotta-tiled roofs and framed by mature royal palms. The scale is unusual even among large Caribbean houses: nineteen en-suite suites are arranged around courtyards and…

02The Interior

Inside, the mood is opulent yet relaxed. The main living hall rises two storeys beneath a wrought-iron chandelier, with polished marble floors, plastered walls and a carved marble fireplace framing a formal lounge. Furnishings mix textured neutral sofas with dark carved timber, antiques and large orchid arrangements, and stained-glass panels throw colour across the stone. Each of the nineteen suites…

03The Outdoor

The eleven-acre grounds are the heart of the estate. A large freeform pool with an integrated spa sits at the centre, joined by further communal and private heated pools, several hot tubs and long travertine sun terraces set with loungers and shaded daybeds. Covered lanai pavilions with stone columns open directly to the pool and sea, giving sheltered space for…

04The Location

Villa Anacaona sits on the edge of Cabrera, a quiet town on the north coast of the Dominican Republic within the María Trinidad Sánchez province. This stretch of coast is known for clifftop scenery and some of the country's finest beaches, yet it sees far fewer visitors than the resort strips further west. Playa Grande, an arc of pale sand…

05Ideal For

With nineteen en-suite suites, room for 35 and a full staff, Villa Anacaona is built for large private gatherings: multi-generational family holidays, milestone celebrations, wedding parties and groups of friends taking the whole estate. Children are well catered for, with connecting kids suites and space to roam. It is less suited to couples after a small, intimate hideaway, as the…

Amenities

Wheelchair AccessiblePrivate PoolHot TubGymAir ConditioningWiFiParkingFireplaceBeach AccessSea ViewGarden ViewBBQTerraceBalconyHome TheatreGames RoomTennis CourtBasketball CourtPet FriendlyBilliardsTable TennisBeach NearbySmoking AllowedPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundryPatio

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TheChosenStay's Guide

beach

Playa Grande

One of the north coast's finest stretches of sand, a short drive west towards Río San Juan.

nature

Laguna Dudú

A cluster of turquoise cenotes and cliff jumps just outside Cabrera, worth a half day.

golf

Playa Grande Golf Course

A celebrated clifftop course laid out along the ocean, minutes from the estate.

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Frequently Asked

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The estate is beachfront on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, on the edge of Cabrera in the María Trinidad Sánchez province. It has direct access to the sand and Atlantic views, with the celebrated Playa Grande a short drive west.

The estate is fully staffed and runs on an all-inclusive basis, with a private chef, housekeeping and a three-course breakfast included. Full lunch and dinner meal plans, along with Kosher and halal options, are available at additional cost.

The nearest commercial airport is Samana El Catey International (AZS), roughly 45 minutes away by road. Puerto Plata (POP) is around two hours west, and both accept private aircraft, subject to seasonal operation.

Yes. The estate has connecting kids suites, generous gardens and a gated, road-free approach to the beach, and children are welcome throughout. Babysitting can be arranged at additional cost.

Pets are considered on request at an additional cost. Please confirm the details with our booking partner when you enquire.

Golf at Playa Grande, surfing lessons, diving and boat trips are all close by, along with the cenotes of Laguna Dudú. On the estate itself there are tennis, squash and basketball courts, a home cinema and a spa.

December to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calm seas. Summer and autumn are hotter and fall within the hurricane season, which brings quieter demand and better value for flexible travellers.

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