La Loma Village in Pedro Brand near Santo Domingo

You'll find a kayak on site at this family-friendly villa. Jump into your car and make short work of the 12-minute drive to Blue Mall or the 16-minute drive to Malecon (and enjoy the property's convenient covered onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden of this villa, which also features a deck or patio and a firepit. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and stereo.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, a sofa bed, and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include towels, toilet paper, and soap. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a lobster pot, and a microwave. And thanks to the washer and dryer, you'll even be able to travel light.