The Cove/La Ensenada is a small gated oasis of spacious, well-appointed, air-conditioned apartments nestled in a small cove on the north side of Samana Bay. Each has its own balcony or porch where we enjoyed morning coffee and evening wine and cocktails. The beds are comfortable; the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The second full bathroom and washer/dryer are a real plus. The beautiful grounds, including a lovely in-ground pool and a private sandy beach, are well maintained. On our visit, we saw whales from the beach and there were a multitude of butterflies fluttering about. A small convenience store is a walkable distance away and busy Las Galeras with lots of restaurants, ATMs, and shops is about a 15 min drive north. The Cove is perfectly located for day trips. It is 30 min from Samaná, 45 min from gorgeous Playa Rincon, and an hour from the El Limon waterfall. Except for the occasional large pothole, we found the roads to be in good shape. Most locals ride motorbikes, some with headlights, some without, so take caution especially at night when driving.Our friendly host Patrick was on site with his family. He was very responsive to messages and gave us some great tips on where to eat and shop locally. He helped make our trip to the Dominican Republic one of the most enjoyable and memorable

Pictures represent the property accurately, host and maintenance are very responsive. Great property, once you get the lay of the land easy to get around. Locals are friendly, the area struggles with economic development. Important to take a couple excursions, whale watching, fishing if the ocean cooperates, ATV’s. Local fisherman come in everyday and will sell fresh catch of the day, ask for fresh lobster if it’s in season. Weather was great, high humidity. Power outages will happen but not often, host was responsive to water issues. Nieghbours are friendly and offer many pointers. Would go again.

Our stay at The Cove was a good one. We felt safe and the accommodations we're what we needed. The pool was amazing and the kids loves it. Coco the on-site go to guy was great to talk to and he helped us out with anything we needed. Actually he went above and beyond. Would stay here again when visiting this area.

The Cove was spectacular. We arrived to find a very clean condo with bottle water already there which was great after a long trip in. The staff who works around the property where very friendly and so helpful. On our first morning we woke to have a cold showers due to an issue with the water on demand but Coco fixed us up in no time, he is so helpful with anything. Carmon who is on the property was great as well and went to get us beverages while we settled in our first day. We had lobster delivered to our door on several occasions you just have to ask about it. We meet several owners who where in and other renters everyone was great and very friendly. The facilities from inside to outside was so nice and relaxing. Around the Condo you can find anything you really want from small grocery stores, gas, and little stores to get your beverages. Patrick was great emailing us to make sure we arrived with no issues and supplying information on things to do around Samana before we arrived. If you need anything from a massage on the beach, to an adventure out all you have to do is mention it to Coco and all can be arranged. Very worry free vacation thanks to Patrick and all the staff of the Cove...