A staffed villa rental is closer to a private resort than a house swap: you book the whole property, and a resident team runs it for you. At Villa Espada that team is included in the nightly rate — a private chef, a butler and villa manager, daily maid service, two six-person golf carts, a private airport transfer, and Punta Espada member-rate tee times arranged by the butler — and you pay only for the food your chef prepares, at cost plus a 15% service charge. You book direct, confirm dates, place a deposit, and arrive to a fully staffed estate.
Dominican Republic villa pricing moves with three seasons. At Villa Espada, low season (May to October) starts at about $2,500 per night with a 3-night minimum; peak golf season (November to April) starts at about $4,000 with a 5-night minimum; and the holiday window runs $7,500 to $8,500 with a 7-night minimum. All rates are subject to 18% Dominican Republic government tax.
| Season | From (6-bedroom) | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Low (May–Oct) | $2,500 / night | 3 nights |
| Peak (Nov–Apr) | $4,000 / night | 5 nights |
| Holiday (Christmas, New Year, Easter) | $7,500–$8,500 / night | 7 nights |
Booking is direct only through espadavilla.com — no listing-site commission — and availability is typically confirmed within two hours. See the rates page for the full breakdown and the per-group cost comparison against hotels.
A staffed rental rewards groups more than solo travelers. Multi-generation families get a private chef and a whole house instead of scattered hotel rooms; golf groups get carts, member-rate tee times, and a butler who runs the tee sheet; and celebrations get a private venue with space to gather. For two people who want a hotel’s front desk and restaurants downstairs, a resort can be the simpler buy — but as the party grows past a handful of guests, a villa’s privacy and per-person value pull decisively ahead. Villa Espada is sized for exactly this, sleeping up to 22 across its 8 bedrooms.
One practical advantage of a direct rental: there is no listing-site commission layered onto the rate, and a dedicated villa manager — rather than a call center — handles your booking and your stay. Villa Espada confirms availability typically within two hours of an inquiry, and the same butler who books your dates plans the itinerary before you arrive, so the transition from booking to being on vacation is seamless.
At a fully staffed villa like Villa Espada the rate includes a private chef, a butler and villa manager, daily maid service, two six-person golf carts, a private airport transfer, and Punta Espada member-rate tee times. Food is billed separately at cost plus a 15% service charge.
At Villa Espada minimum stays are 3 nights in low season, 5 nights in peak season, and 7 nights over the holidays. Rates are subject to 18% Dominican Republic government tax.
Yes. Villa Espada is booked direct only through espadavilla.com, with no third-party commission, and dates are typically confirmed within two hours of your inquiry.