After several trips to the DR staying in resorts, I was ready for a new experience. This one proved to be ideal - a fully operational apartment with kitchen, where I could cook and get to know the neighborhood and its people.
It was a very good experience - the apartments are clean and spacious. My wife and I stayed in a one-bedroom, which was sparsely but effectively furnished. The kitchen is basically equipped - one coffee pot, a frying pan and a large pot, which was enough to make simple dishes. There was also a toaster oven next to the small stove.
There is good wi-fi,, and there is access to a washing machine. The supermarket is not far (about a ten-minute walk), and the beach is just around the corner. The staff is corteous and helpful, and were ready to help me with any difficulties.
There could be minor improvements - the TV is small and has few available channels (all in Spanish), but then again I wasn't too interested in watching anything, and there could also be a few more utensils in the kitchen. Apart from that, it was an overall positive experience, which prompted us for a second visit recently, when we stayed a whole week.
Plenty of restaurants nearby (Pedro's being the best for dinner in my opinion) and also various choices of beach bars. The people are friendly, and we were able to make many personal connections. You won't miss those resorts, rest assured