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Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Lives in Regina

Registration: 14 September 2015

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7 years ago
gcl1221

Moving to Las Terrenas, DR by gcl1221

Hello! I am from Niagara Falls, Canada. Will be looking for long term rental, one male adult. Want to be very close to the beaches & Las Terrenas. Would also consider shared accommodation or house sitting. I have been a professional ...

Bones123

Thanks so much, Bob K. Will do. Appreciate your quick reply. Read More

Bones123 replied to a thread
7 years ago
gcl1221

Moving to Las Terrenas, DR by gcl1221

Hello! I am from Niagara Falls, Canada. Will be looking for long term rental, one male adult. Want to be very close to the beaches & Las Terrenas. Would also consider shared accommodation or house sitting. I have been a professional ...

Bones123

Would really like to find a place to rent (Sosua, Cabarete, LT) for 3-4 months either Dec. '18 to the end of March '19 or beginning of Jan. '19 to the end of March. Would prefer a house, pool, walking distance to everything, allows a ... Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

3 to 4 month rental by Bones123

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...

Bones123

It's difficult to work up the trust after our bad experience with VRBO. But thanks so much again Bob K, Planner, Brodie. We appreciate all your responses very, very much. Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

3 to 4 month rental by Bones123

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...

Bones123

We are not fussy high-upkeep people. We have a cat, we like to BBQ on the deck, and enjoy a beer, hopefully around a private pool so we don't have to worry about who's doing what in the water we swim in. We are not shoppers, but we enjoy a ... Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

3 to 4 month rental by Bones123

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...

Bones123

Thanks so much, Bob. While the villas look beautiful at Residential Hispanola, once converted to Cdn. dollars, it may be too rich for our blood. Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

3 to 4 month rental by Bones123

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...

Bones123

Firstly, pls. notice we'e looking at Dec, 2018 to March 2019. We realize it's high season, but whether we make the DR our home every year for 3 months or six months (or year round), we will always want to get away from the frigid winters of ... Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

3 to 4 month rental by Bones123

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...

Bones123

Sorry, guess that would have helped. We have been looking at Sosua, Cabarette, Las Terrenas. Read More

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7 years ago

3 to 4 month rental

Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Hurricane Maria by Bones123

How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home???

Bones123

I think it must be terrifying and extremely stressful. Must admit, been wondering if I could live under such threats. So glad the beautiful Dominican Republic and its people was spared the very worst of the hurricanes. Read More

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7 years ago
Bones123

Hurricane Maria by Bones123

How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home???

Bones123

Thanks so much for the update. Haven't got a home there yet but hopefully soon and in your area. Pls. take care. Read More

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7 years ago

Hurricane Maria

How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home??? Read More

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7 years ago
planner

Updates on Irma by planner

Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...

Bones123

Thinking of you all and sending prayers and, of course, hugs to the beautiful people of the Dominican Republic. Pls. take care. Read More

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7 years ago
Soljahh

Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh

Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks

Bones123

Thanks for replying, Planner. Guess it's back to the drawing board to do some homework. Read More

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7 years ago
Soljahh

Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh

Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks

Bones123

Sosua or Las Terrenas - is one better than the other for price, safety, etc. for a couple of retired 61 and 65 year old Saskatchewan natives? Read More

Bones123 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Soljahh

Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh

Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks

Bones123

We are booked for 3 weeks in Punta Cana Feb. 2018. However, we are very, very seriously thinking we would like to rent for 2-3 months in 2019 in the Las Terrenas area. Is it feasible to find/hire an honest driver to take us to Las Terrenas for a ... Read More