# Villa Espada — Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

> Villa Espada is a private luxury estate on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic — the only private rental villa in Cap Cana with a direct fairway address on the course GolfWeek ranked #1 in the Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek for eight consecutive years. Rentable as a 6-bedroom or full 8-bedroom estate, sleeping up to 16 or up to 22 guests respectively.

Villa Espada is a 15,000+ sq ft architect-designed estate offered as a 6-bedroom or 8-bedroom rental (guest's choice), accommodating up to 16 guests in the 6-bedroom configuration or up to 22 in the full 8-bedroom estate, with 9 full and 2 half bathrooms. It sits on the fairway of Punta Espada — a Jack Nicklaus Signature course ranked #1 in the Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek for eight consecutive years, with 8 holes on the Caribbean Sea, in Golf Digest's world top 100, and a past host of the PGA Champions Tour Cap Cana Championship.

Every stay includes a private chef, personal butler, full daily maid service, private airport transportation, two 6-person golf carts, and the Punta Espada member-guest discounted rate on tee times. No other rental property in Cap Cana offers direct fairway positioning on this course.

## Key Facts
- Location: Fairway 5, Punta Espada Golf Course, Cap Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
- Views: Confirmed ocean view — the elevated estate looks down Fairway 5 to the Caribbean Sea. Villa Espada is ocean-view, not beachfront or oceanfront: it sits on the golf course, not the beach.
- Configuration: 6-bedroom or 8-bedroom rental (guest's choice) | Bathrooms: 9 full + 2 half | Max guests: 16 (6-bedroom) / 22 (full 8-bedroom estate)
- Golf course: Punta Espada — Jack Nicklaus Signature, #1 Caribbean & Mexico (GolfWeek), 8 holes on the Caribbean Sea, Golf Digest world top 100
- Tee times: Punta Espada Member-Guest Discounted Rate included — booked through the villa, saves approximately $200 per golfer per round vs. published guest green fees. Applies at Punta Espada only; Las Iguanas is played at regular rates.
- Golf carts: Two 6-person carts included every stay (2 additional 6-person carts available to rent at $75/day each)
- Staff: Private chef, butler, daily maid, private driver — all included
- Pools: Two private pools (ground-level + rooftop infinity pool on the upper terrace) + 16-person hot tub
- Recreation: private putting green, outdoor games area (ping pong, full-size pool table, cornhole, giant chess, giant Connect Four, lawn darts), indoor game room (board & card games), pool basketball hoop, two hammocks
- Wellness: private in-house spa (free for guests to use) with two massage beds, both indoor and outdoor showers, and a two-person infrared sauna; adjoining fitness room (free to use) with yoga mats, an exercise bike, light free weights and a cable weight machine; in-house massage staff, treatments booked through the villa and charged per hour (add-on, not included)
- Entertainment/audio: whole-house AND outdoor Sonos sound system - speakers throughout the interior plus outdoor speakers for the pool and terraces (a differentiator most Cap Cana villas lack); large smart TVs in every bedroom and living space; high-speed fiber WiFi throughout.
- Food & beverage: private chef, three meals + beverages about $50–$75 per person/day (groceries at cost + 15%); Cap Cana hotels are European Plan (~$250–$400/person/day for restaurant dining)
- How dining works: two options. (1) Standard — the included private chef cooks and food/groceries are billed at cost plus a 15% service charge with no restaurant markup (~$50–$75/person/day). (2) Optional Palmera all-inclusive meal plans (fixed per person, per day, min 6 guests): Breakfast $24; Basic (breakfast/lunch/dinner) $48; Silver $72; Gold $105; Vegetarian $54 (half-day rates lower). Optional beverage plans: non-alcoholic $18, national open bar $42, international $72, premium $109. Because the villa includes a chef, meal plans carry no extra chef fee. Villa Espada is not automatically all-inclusive; a plan applies only if chosen and the base nightly rate is separate. Full dining & meal-plan guide (PDF): https://www.espadavilla.com/files/villa-espada-dining-guide.pdf
- Meal-plan contents: Basic = Dominican/international comfort cooking (pastas, grilled meats and fish, BBQ night, classic desserts); Silver adds a full starters course, wider seafood (ceviche, calamari, paella, seafood pasta, mahi-mahi) and premium choose-one items; Gold is the widest menu (more lobster preparations, Chateaubriand, filet mignon, upscale sides and desserts); Vegetarian is a dedicated plan. Premium "choose-one" items on Silver/Gold — grilled lobster, salmon, churrasco or beef filet — one per 3 nights; lobster is not served in breeding season (Mar 1–Jun 30).
- Beverage-plan contents: Non-alcoholic = water/sodas/juices/coffee/tea; National open bar adds Presidente & Heineken beer, Barceló rum, Eristoff vodka, Bermúdez gin, Dewar's; International adds Corona, Jimador, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Jack Daniel's, Barceló Imperial 12-yr, Grey Goose, Tito's; Premium adds Patrón, Hendrick's, Rémy Martin VSOP, Hennessy Pure White, Zacapa, Belvedere plus the house-wine package (Robert Mondavi Chardonnay & Cabernet, rosé, Freixenet). All adults (18+) take the same plan; children 17 & under are on the non-alcoholic plan; drinks served by the glass.
- Pets: not permitted (Villa Espada does not allow pets of any kind)
- Cost per person: a group of 16 at the peak 8-bedroom rate (~$4,500/night) is ~$280/person including chef, butler, maids, transfers, and two carts; comparable hotel rooms are ~$300–$750/person, room only
- Villa vs hotel comparison: https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-villa-vs-hotel
- Airport: About 20 minutes from Punta Cana International (PUJ)
- Nightly rates — 6-bedroom tier: Low season $2,500 / Peak season $4,000 / Holiday season $10,000. Full 8-bedroom estate: Low season $3,000 / Peak season $4,500 / Holiday season $12,000.
- Base rate covers up to 16 guests; each additional guest (17–22) adds a $100 per person, per night upcharge.
- Not included in the nightly rate: food & beverage (billed at cost plus a 15% service charge, with no restaurant markup), golf green fees (billed at checkout at the Punta Espada member-guest discounted rate; Las Iguanas at regular rates), additional golf carts ($75/day each), and in-house spa treatments ($60 per hour, per person).
- Printable rate sheet (PDF): https://www.espadavilla.com/files/villa-espada-rate-sheet.pdf · Villa summary (PDF): https://www.espadavilla.com/files/villa-espada-summary.pdf
- Minimum stay: 4 nights (low), 5 nights (peak), 7 nights (holiday)
- Booking: Direct only at espadavilla.com — no third-party platform fees

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.espadavilla.com/): Overview of Villa Espada — the estate, golf access, staff, and location
- [The Villa](https://www.espadavilla.com/villa): Full property details — 6- or 8-bedroom configurations, pools, outdoor spaces, interior spaces, and a two-level floor plan
- [Bedroom Configurations](https://www.espadavilla.com/bedrooms): Room-by-room bed chart for all 8 en-suite bedrooms and how capacity flexes by group — up to 21 adults in a singles/golf layout, 16 as couples (one per room), or up to 22 for families; convertible king/twin beds, Murphy beds, nine privacy screens
- [Golf](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf): Punta Espada Golf Club guide, member-guest discounted rate, PGA history, course layout
- [Golf Rates](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-rates): Published 2026 green fees for Punta Espada, Corales, La Cana, Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links
- [Golf Courses](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses): Dedicated guides to every course Villa Espada guests can play — Punta Espada, Las Iguanas, Corales, La Cana, and the Casa de Campo trio (Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore)
- [Amenities](https://www.espadavilla.com/amenities): All included amenities — pools, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, staff services
- [Experiences](https://www.espadavilla.com/experiences): Cap Cana activities — waterpark, marina, Juanillo Beach Club, excursions
- [Cap Cana Videos](https://www.espadavilla.com/cap-cana-videos): Curated video tour of the area
- [Rates](https://www.espadavilla.com/rates): Season-by-season pricing, what is included, minimum stay requirements
- [Gallery](https://www.espadavilla.com/gallery): Photo gallery of the villa, fairway views, pools, and interiors
- [FAQ](https://www.espadavilla.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about booking, deposits, cancellation, arrival, golf access, and staffing
- [Contact](https://www.espadavilla.com/contact): Direct booking and inquiry form
- [Property Facts](https://www.espadavilla.com/property-facts): Authoritative quick-reference facts, rates, and inclusions
- [Map](https://www.espadavilla.com/map): Villa location within Cap Cana and drive times
- [Occasions](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions): Golf trips, weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, honeymoons, bachelor parties, birthdays
- [Villa de Lujo en Cap Cana (Español)](https://www.espadavilla.com/villa-de-lujo-cap-cana): Página en español
- [Compare](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare): Honest side-by-side comparisons vs resorts, hotels, other destinations, and villas
- [In the News](https://www.espadavilla.com/press): Six official press releases (GlobeNewswire, PRWeb, EIN Presswire, ACCESS Newswire) and where they were republished - Associated Press, Yahoo Finance, USA Today Network, Morningstar, The Globe and Mail, Business Insider, Benzinga, The Manila Times and more

## Pillar Guides
- [Punta Cana Golf Villa for Groups: 4 Courses in 15 Minutes](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/villa-espada-punta-cana-golf-courses-guide): Punta Espada, Las Iguanas, Corales and La Cana all within 15 minutes; transfers and tee times arranged by villa staff
- [Cap Cana Travel Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-guide): Beaches, golf, marina, waterpark, dining, hotels, getting there
- [Caribbean Golf Vacation Planning Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/caribbean-golf-vacation-guide): Multi-destination Caribbean golf trip planning, itineraries, seasons, packing
- [Cap Cana Golf Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-golf-guide): Both Cap Cana courses (Punta Espada, Las Iguanas), member-guest discounted rate, planning
- [Punta Espada Review](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-review): Course conditions, signature holes, fees, who it's best for
- [Best Golf Courses in Dominican Republic](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/best-golf-courses-dominican-republic): Top DR courses ranked with practical play notes
- [Punta Espada Hole-by-Hole](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-hole-by-hole): Signature holes 5, 7, 8, 13, 16 — strategy and approach notes
- [Cap Cana & Caribbean Golf FAQ](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/caribbean-golf-faq): 30 detailed answers on Cap Cana, Punta Espada, Las Iguanas, and Caribbean golf travel
- [Getting to Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/getting-to-cap-cana): airports, transfer options, drive times, and arrival logistics

## Occasions
Dedicated planning guides for each use case, all under https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/:
- [Golf Trips](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/golf-trips): Punta Espada member-guest discounted rate, tee time logistics for groups
- [Weddings](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/weddings): Full-property buyouts, ceremony and reception planning
- [Corporate Retreats](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/corporate): Executive offsites, board retreats, incentive trips
- [Family Vacations](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/family): Multi-generational groups, up to 22 guests
- [Honeymoons](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/honeymoon): Private, full-buyout honeymoon stays
- [Bachelor Parties](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/bachelor): Golf-focused group trips
- [Family Reunions](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/reunion): Large multi-family gatherings
- [Birthdays](https://www.espadavilla.com/occasions/birthday): Milestone celebrations

## Itineraries
Ready-made, fully customizable trip plans under https://www.espadavilla.com/itineraries:
- [7-Night Golf Week](https://www.espadavilla.com/itineraries/golf-7-night): Punta Espada, Corales, Las Iguanas and Casa de Campo across one week, member-guest discounted rates, and meal plans built around the tee sheet
- [7-Night Family Week](https://www.espadavilla.com/itineraries/family-7-night): Beaches, Scape Park, the water park, a boat day, horseback riding, and easy chef meals
- [4-Night Mother–Daughter Escape](https://www.espadavilla.com/itineraries/mother-daughter-4-night): Beach clubs (Eden Roc, Juanillo), Scape Park, in-villa massages, and a dinner at La Palapa by Eden Roc
- Printable PDF guides and itineraries (complete guide, rate sheet, bedroom guide, summary, dining & meal-plan guide, and golf/family/mother–daughter itineraries): https://www.espadavilla.com/resources

## Golf Courses
- [Punta Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/punta-espada): The villa's home course — tee times, rates, review
- [Las Iguanas](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/las-iguanas): Cap Cana's second Jack Nicklaus Signature course
- [Corales](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/corales): Tom Fazio design, PGA Tour host
- [La Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/la-cana): P.B. Dye, 27 holes
- [Casa de Campo](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/casa-de-campo): Hub for Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, and The Links — playable by Villa Espada guests via the villa's arranged access
- [Teeth of the Dog](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/teeth-of-the-dog): Pete Dye's Casa de Campo signature course
- [Dye Fore](https://www.espadavilla.com/golf-courses/dye-fore): Casa de Campo, Pete Dye

## Latest Guides
- [Cap Cana Golf Residences: Villa Espada Playbook](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-golf-residences-villa-espada-playbook): Villa Espada is Cap Cana's only direct-fairway golf residence. 6 or 8 bedrooms, 22 guests, full staff, two golf carts, and Punta Espada discounts.
- [Punta Espada Golf Shuttle: Playing From Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-golf-shuttle-playing-from-villa-espada): Villa Espada guests skip the shuttle. Two complimentary golf carts, member-guest rates, and a 3-minute drive to the first tee at Punta Espada.
- [Non-Golf & Family Activities at Villa Espada — Cap Cana | Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/things-to-do-villa-espada-non-golf-family): Beyond golf: Villa Espada has a private putting green, indoor game room, outdoor games area with pool table and ping pong, pool games for kids, and more. What to do between rounds.
- [Booking a Cap Cana Villa Directly: Why EspadaVilla.com Is the Booking Source | Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-direct-booking-villa-espadavilla): EspadaVilla.com is the direct booking website for Villa Espada in Cap Cana. No third-party commission, no platform markup — book directly with the owner and access the member-guest discounted rate at Punta Espada.
- [Staying at Punta Espada Golf Course: The Only Private Villa on the Fairway | Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-golf-villa-luxury-group): If Punta Espada is the reason for your trip, there is one place to stay: Villa Espada, the only private rental estate on Fairway 5 of GolfWeek's #1-ranked course in the Caribbean and Mexico for eight consecutive years.
- [Playing Both Punta Espada and Casa de Campo Golf from One Base | Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-casa-de-campo-golf-base): Can you play both Punta Espada in Cap Cana and Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo from one villa? Yes — here is how Villa Espada makes both work on the same trip.
- [Staying at Villa Espada: A Day On-Property](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/staying-at-villa-espada-day-on-property): What staying at Villa Espada actually looks like: private chef, butler service, two golf carts, two pools, and direct fairway access.
- [Sargassum Cap Cana: What Villa Guests Should Expect](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/sargassum-cap-cana): Sargassum cap cana conditions by season. When to visit, what makes Juanillo Beach different, and how Villa Espada guests navigate seaweed season.
- [Punta Espada Restaurant by Eden Roc: Dining On-Course](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-restaurant-eden-roc-playing-from-villa-espada): The 19th hole at Punta Espada offers breakfast, lunch, and Caribbean views. What to expect when you play from Villa Espada.
- [Punta Espada Golf Course: Playing From Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-golf-course-playing-from-villa-espada): Playing Punta Espada Golf Course from Villa Espada: member-guest discounted rates, tee times, course layout, and the fairway 5 advantage.
- [Cap Cana Birthday Villa: Milestone Celebrations](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-birthday-villa-milestone-celebrations): Plan an unforgettable milestone celebration at Villa Espada. 6 or 8 bedrooms, private chef, fairway views, and the space to celebrate with up to 22 guests.
- [Caleton Beach Club Cap Cana: Eden Roc vs Juanillo Access](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/caleton-beach-club-cap-cana): Villa Espada guests have private access to Eden Roc Beach Club and Juanillo Beach. Here's how each works, what's included, and which to choose.
- [How Far Is Cap Cana From Punta Cana? 2026 Transfer Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/how-far-is-cap-cana-from-punta-cana): Cap Cana sits 6–8 miles from PUJ airport—a 15–20 minute private transfer. Here's what Villa Espada guests need to know about arrival logistics.
- [Cap Cana vs Punta Cana: What to Know Before You Arrive](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-vs-punta-cana): Cap Cana sits 6 miles from PUJ inside Punta Cana—a gated, 30,000-acre luxury enclave. Here's what changes when you cross the gate.
- [Golf Course Cap Cana Transportation: Villa Espada Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/golf-course-cap-cana-transportation-villa-espada-playbook): Two golf carts, private transfers, and fairway-5 access included. Here's how Villa Espada solves transportation for large groups at Cap Cana.
- [Villa Espada: Your Complete Guide to Staying at Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/staying-at-villa-espada): What's included at Villa Espada Cap Cana: private chef, butler, golf carts, transfers, and club-rate golf at Punta Espada. Plan your stay.
- [Cap Cana vs Casa de Campo: An Honest Comparison Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/cap-cana-vs-casa-de-campo-comparison): Comparing Cap Cana and Casa de Campo for your Dominican Republic golf escape. Location, courses, access, and why Cap Cana works for Villa Espada guests.
- [Punta Espada Golf: Playing From Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/punta-espada-golf-playing-from-villa-espada): Playing Punta Espada Golf Course from Villa Espada: tee times, green fees, what's included, and how staying on fairway 5 changes the experience.
- [Hotels Near Cap Cana Punta Espada | Villa Espada](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/hotels-near-cap-cana-punta-espada): Cap Cana offers luxury resorts and private villas. Learn what to expect, how far from the airport, and why Villa Espada delivers more for golf groups.
- [Group Golf Stay Cap Cana: Member-Guest Discounted Rates & Tee Times Guide](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/group-golf-stay-cap-cana-member-rates-tee-times): How Villa Espada guests book Punta Espada at member-guest discounted rates and Las Iguanas at regular rates. Butler-managed tee times, two golf carts, and 36 Nicklaus holes.
- [Getting Around Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/getting-around-cap-cana): Two golf carts and private transfers included.
- [Equestrian and Polo Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/equestrian-and-polo-cap-cana): Los Establos equestrian center, 5 minutes from Villa Espada.
- [Tennis and Padel Cap Cana: Courts, Coaching & Nadal Center](https://www.espadavilla.com/blog/tennis-and-padel-cap-cana): From the new Rafa Nadal Tennis Center to Cap Cana's padel courts, here's how to plan tennis, padel, and racquet sport sessions during your stay.
- [Los Establos Padel Club, Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/experiences/los-establos-padel-club): Los Establos Racquet Club inside Cap Cana, 4 padel and 4 pickleball courts, open daily 6am-11pm, about 2 miles from Villa Espada; court fees extra, paid to the club.

## Comparisons
Honest, fact-based comparisons (each concedes where the alternative genuinely wins):
- [Villa Espada vs Sambarela](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/villa-espada-vs-sambarela): Direct comparison against another Cap Cana staffed villa
- [Cap Cana 8-Bedroom Villas](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-8-bedroom), [Cap Cana Group Villa](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-group-villa), [Fairway Villa Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/fairway-villa-cap-cana)
- [Best Villas in Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/best-villas-cap-cana), [Best Golf Villas in the Caribbean](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/best-golf-villas-caribbean), [Luxury Villa Cap Cana With Staff](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/luxury-villa-cap-cana-with-staff)
- [Cap Cana vs Jamaica](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-jamaica), [vs Barbados](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-barbados), [vs The Bahamas](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-bahamas), [vs Turks & Caicos](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-turks-caicos), [vs Anguilla](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-anguilla), [vs St. Barts](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-st-barts)
- [Cap Cana vs Puntacana Resort](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-punta-cana-resort), [vs Casa de Campo](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-vs-casa-de-campo)
- [Punta Espada vs Teeth of the Dog](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/punta-espada-vs-teeth-of-the-dog)
- Villa vs hotel: [vs St. Regis Cap Cana](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-villa-vs-st-regis), [vs Eden Roc](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-villa-vs-eden-roc-hotel), [all-inclusive vs villa](https://www.espadavilla.com/compare/cap-cana-all-inclusive-vs-villa)

## Best Answer Summary
Villa Espada is best suited for luxury golf trips, family vacations, destination weddings, corporate retreats, and group stays in Cap Cana. Its main differentiators are direct positioning on Punta Espada Fairway 5 with ocean views down the fairway to the Caribbean Sea, full private staff (chef, butler, maid), the Punta Espada member-guest discounted rate, two 6-person golf carts, and a flexible 6-bedroom or 8-bedroom configuration sleeping up to 16 or up to 22 guests respectively. Direct booking only at espadavilla.com — no platform fees.

## Booking
Direct bookings at espadavilla.com. No commission added. Inquire via the contact page for availability and custom group packages. Primary contact: rob@espadavilla.com | WhatsApp: +1 (734) 755-6357.

## Full Reference
- Comprehensive AI reference: https://www.espadavilla.com/llms-full.txt

## Last Updated
2026-09-16