Cabrera holiday villa

We took our 3 children, their spouses and 5 grandkids to Sunrise to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. None of us had ever been anywhere so fabulous...from the jaw dropping gorgeous Villa with all its amenities and picture perfect setting, the so very friendly and accommodating staff, Chris and Tanya who seemed able to make anything we needed/wanted appear or happen, to the postcard like beaches and the charming town and welcoming Dominican people. It is a corner of Paradise untouched by commercialism, where you can relax in privacy or get out and meet the people and see the countryside while the staff quietly take care of everything. The website is for real, except you see it in two dimensions. Walking into the Villa is amazing. If you have the chance to go, grab it. One 4-year old grandson declared he wanted to live there forever! Kids speak the truth.

I don't know if I can express in words the experience we had at Sunrise Villa. I truly felt like I died and went to heaven. From the moment my husband, in-laws and I stepped off the plane, we were treated like royalty. Part of the "Sunrise Experience" was the VIP treatment you receive starting at the airport. It was the most hassle free airport experience I've ever had. We had our own Customs line, our own room with food and beverages and someone to retrieve our bags, put them in our car and take us straight to the Villa.

We arrived in the evening and my jaw dropped as we pulled up to the driveway. I believe as I walked through the front doors the first thing I said was "This is Sooooo Me"!!!

Our family graciously gave us the water front bungalow but since we arrived in the evening we could only hear the ocean. The next morning as we woke up and looked past our feet out the glass doors the ocean was Right there! It was stunning. The great thing about Sunrise Villas is that even if you go with a large group you still feel like you have your own space. Every couple that came had there own building. It was incredible!

From there the week only got better. We were served on hand-and-foot. My whole family golfed so I spent most of my time at the Villa receiving a message on our patio overlooking the ocean, laying out by the huge pool and reading books in the "Manana Bar". Breakfast lunch and dinner were served to us. I think my favorite part was "Happy Hour" where the staff would make us the most amazing homemade Pina Colada's and have snacks to munch on before dinner.

Chris, Tanya and the rest of the staff were the most accomodating people I've ever met. There wasn't a request that we made that was too big or too small. In addition to the Villa being amazing there are tons of things to do outside of the Villa (although, I preferred to stay there). We went on a sand rail tour that was an absolute blast. The staff made the reservations for us and arranged for a car to take us there.

If you are looking for a vacation destination that gives you 5 star treatment dedicated to you and your guests then Sunrise Villa's is your place.

A huge thanks to the Villa staff for an unforgettable experience.

Chris, after the stay we had at Sunrise last year I promised myself that I sit down and write you a note telling you what a wonderful time we had during our last stay. Things being what they are, it’s taken me a while to really appreciate the care, comfort and first class luxury that you and your staff provided. We had, as you might remember, my family, my wife’s sister and husband, my newly married nephew and niece (a total of 10) over the Thanksgiving holiday.

While we expected to have a great time, play some golf and in general have a relaxing week, we were all somewhat skeptical about how a Dominican staff would handle an American Thanksgiving. Your reaching out to us about ‘our’ Thanksgiving expectations and Tanya and the Staff’s execution of our requests couldn’t have been carried out any better!

The die-hard golfers in the group loved Playa Grande, the adventurers were wild about the back road, mud slinging, four wheel Dominican version of Mr. Toad’s wild ride and another highlight was the beach lunch you and the staff arranged.

As a group we can’t wait to visit you again in the very near future. Thanks for a Thanksgiving to remember!

Steve