Seashell Estate

Set within an exclusive beach club and gated community, this villa is palatial privacy at its best. It’s a short drive from Punta Cana airport, and the bone-white sand and crystal shallows of Playa Blanca beach are an easy walk (or golf cart ride) away. Within the resort, you’ve got a seaside golf course, tennis courts, horse riding and endless options for watersports on the calm Caribbean Sea.

Once you’ve had your fill of activities, head back to the peace and quiet of your grand villa amidst the palm trees. A turquoise swimming pool invited you for a cooling dip, and sundowners are best enjoyed at the poolside bar. Alcoves and archways hide myriad outdoor seating spots, and we love the outdoor dining beneath the twisting vines of the pergola. Plus, there’s a full, covered lounge to protect you from the Trade Winds should you want to spend all your time outdoors.

Inside the main house, you’ll find a grand lounge with a double-height vaulted ceiling keeping things breezy. Chandeliers twinkle at night and the walls are adorned with unique, local works of art. Bedrooms are set across two buildings – the lavish main villa and the charming, hacienda-style spot. You’ve also got several indoor lounges to choose from, plus two kitchens and two swimming pools.

Home truths:
*The bedrooms are split across two buildings, one with five bedrooms and the other with four
*The Jacuzzi has tempered water rather than hot water
*A daily maid service, airport transfers from Punta Cana and a concierge service are all included
*Five of the bedrooms and bathrooms are on the ground floor for those with limited mobility
*This villa is within a gated community and beach club
*There is private parking with this villa