Villa Lazy Heart, a top vacation villa on the Northcoast of the Dominican Republic, is now available for rent! Lovingly designed and constructed by an award-winning American architect, the 10,000 sq.ft., fully-staffed beachfront villa captures the dream of creating the most exclusive Caribbean estate imaginable. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/villalazyheart/hotel/1644/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:06:30 EST Villa Lazy Heart is located on the most desirable property within the Orchid Bay Estates community outside of the rural town of Cabrera. Rated as THE TOP luxury villa in the area, it was designed by an award-winning American architect. The 13,000 square foot villa is snuggled up to the ocean with its own semi-private beach and 10 acres of wonderfully maintained tropical gardens. With its east facing exposure, the villa offers year ‘round temperate climate with virtually no mosquitoes or similar pests. Peace, quiet and solitude complete with a full staff of 11 to cater to your every need. Villa Lazy Heart is centrally located for rapid and easy access to the most the island has to offer. Located on-site is a 45' heated swimming pool or its beach for any water sports that might interest you. Also located on site are 5 horses you are free to take on tours down the beach or into the mountains. Our recently completed hard clay tennis court is very popular with our guests and is available for you night (lit) or day. Also included with the villa rental is a complete game room including satellite-TV, VCR/DVD with tons of the latest movies to select from. The game room has a wonderful full pool table and stereo system to enjoy the local Dominican sounds. Every age is considered in the game room with games from chess to building blocks. No matter your age, you will enjoy yourself. A full kitchen, deliciously designed great room and separate living quarters for all round out this spectacular property. Just a 10-minute drive from the front door of the villa will put you at the ‘Pebble Beach of the Caribbean,' Playa Grande Golf Course. This spectacular 18-hole championship course has 10 holes right along the ocean. With challenges for both the beginner and expert, Playa Grande is a Caribbean golf vacation you won't soon forget. And if that isn't enough, only a day trip away is the incredibly famous ‘Teeth of the Dog' course at Casa de Campo (La Romana). If you are a golfer the location of this villa couldn't be better! Other local activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, hiking, white-water rafting, mountain biking and many, many pure white sand beaches. All of these activities and more, including some wonderful international restaurants, are within a few minutes drive. We can even provide the driver so you can take in the local sites and not worry about too many of the local festivities. AMENITIES: The 20' x 26' game room houses billiard table and entertainment center with 30" satellite TV, VCR, and stereo system. TV/VCR's are also located in several other bedrooms, and the villa boasts a fine selection of current and classic movies as well as an extensive library. ACTIVITIES: A magnificent 45'x 22' heated pool surrounded by a coral stone deck, tropical flower gardens, and plenty of comfy patio furniture to lounge on. A lighted, regulation clay tennis court with adjacent exercise kiosk featuring both machines and free-weights. A secluded white sand beach, easily accessible via a stone stairway, allows for swimming and sunning in solitude. Large natural tide pools allow for safe, sheltered bathing, even when the sea is rough. Five horses and experienced guides to take you riding in the lush, green hills behind Villa Lazy Heart. Massage and manicure/pedicure services which can be set up in any number of great spots on the villa, be it on the beach, in the garden, or in the comfort of your bedroom. A trained staff of thirteen will pamper you with cooking, housekeeping, childcare, pool and stable maintenance, and transportation. (click here to learn more about the staff) A 20-60x spotting scope for viewing birds, whales and stars. January through April, the sea in front of the house is a prime viewing spot for migrating humpback whales. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/villalazyheart/hotel/1644/22/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:06:30 EST