Fodor's Expert Review The Peninsula House
Camino Cosón, Las Terrenas, Samaná, 32000, Dominican Republic Fodor's Choice
The gorgeous Victorian-style plantation house with wraparound verandas overlooks acres of coconut palms down to the ocean and is one of the best B&Bs in the Caribbean. Co-owner Marie-Claude showcases generations' worth of museum-quality sculptures, paintings, and objects d'art, many of which were brought from Asia and the Middle East, and these elevate the rooms and common areas to a fascinating visual experience. Dinner, available only to guests, takes place in the central open-air brick courtyard. The food, both here and at The Beach, is exceptional, contemporary cuisine, thanks to the supervision and talent of Marie-Claude's partner, Cary. Admittedly, the cost for a room is high, especially since there are no full-fledged "resort" amenities—but we'd recommend that you start saving. Front-corner rooms 5 & 6 are the best; to keep the calm, no small children are accepted.
PROS
- quiet and remote
- many English TV channels plus DVDs
- seamless service
- but waitstaff doesn't speak English
- seamless service, but waitstaff doesn't speak English
CONS
- very pricey
- owner's dogs detract somewhat from the formal atmosphere
- not much to do on-site at night
- owner's dogs detract somewhat from the formal atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Free breakfast