I apologize for having taken so long to write a review for it merits a good one! We had a very lovely stay at Villa Careta. Jose and Peter are so very warm and welcoming and also organized and professional: all great attributes for hosts of a rental property. Taking care of the “paperwork” for the rental was straightforward and trouble-free. They took care of our airport transfer and the golf cart rental prior to our arrival and then personally met us and showed us the property and environs when we got to Tortuga Bay in Punta Cana. We felt so welcomed by their hospitality and their attention to the details: fridge stocked with the next morning’s breakfast, fresh fruit, Dominican coffee and tasty rum. They even thoughtfully gave a gift of sand toys to our two young children to have fun on the beach. The house and outdoor poolside were elegant in a casual, relaxing way and we were want for nothing with it being so well equipped. We travelled as a group of 3 adults and 2 young children and there was plenty of space to relax and enjoy the attractively appointed rooms. They also kindly helped us arrange for a cook to come a few times during our stay. When we were there (Dec 2013), the Punta Cana Resort was in a process of transition and many of the amenities and features of the area were unavailable or in a state of flux. Jose and Peter made themselves available to help us muddle through trying to arrange things with the inexperienced new resort staff and affiliated companies which was going above and beyond for the sake of their guests. Staying at Villa Careta is very relaxing and low-key—definitely suited for those who want to get away from the busy resort environment but still prefer the enclave of a secluded resort. It is most suitable for those who are happy to arrange their own activities and dining and those who truly enjoy mellow relaxing. We found that the best way to make reservations, whether for activities or dining in the area, was to do the arrangements in person. We enjoyed going to the Ojos Indigenos Eco Park, going on a motor boat trip (unfortunately sailing, which we would have preferred, was no longer an option at the time), checking out the Punta Cana village while we went grocery shopping, having a spa treatment at Six Senses, and of course lazing around and playing at the several beaches in the area. It would have been most ideal to rent a car for the week but we managed just fine without one.