Catalina Arriba, Cabrera
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From US$245,000 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Private Picuzzi | 2 Parking Spaces | Delivery: Summer 2027*
There are places on the Dominican North Coast that are already well known. And then there are places that still feel like you are discovering them.
Cabrera is one of them.
Located on the Atlantic coast of the Dominican Republic, Cabrera offers a different type of coastal lifestyle: more intimate, surrounded by nature, and away from the density of some of the country's more established resort destinations.
For buyers looking for an independent villa in the Dominican Republic without entering the price range of many premium coastal markets, Cabrera deserves a closer look.
And this is where Cabrera's Sunsets Residences comes in.
Cabrera's Sunsets Residences is a boutique residential development consisting of only three independent villas in Las Catalinas, Cabrera.
Each villa has been designed around one central idea: bring the Atlantic landscape into everyday life.
From the entrance, the design frames the ocean. Open interiors, natural light, large visual openings, wood and stone-inspired finishes, a double-height staircase and carefully integrated outdoor spaces create a contemporary tropical aesthetic.
Every villa includes:
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Integrated living, dining and kitchen areas
Private terrace
Private picuzzi with direct ocean views
2 private parking spaces
Modular kitchen with granite countertop
Porcelain flooring
Independent entrance
Skylight
Walk-on glass feature
Double-height staircase
138 m² construction
88.40 m² green area
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
2 parking spaces
Ocean-view terrace and private picuzzi
US$245,000
Villa Lúa is inspired by the moon — one of the three elements behind the names of the villas in the project: moon, sun and sea.
138 m² construction
77.32 m² green area
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
2 parking spaces
Ocean-view terrace and private picuzzi
US$259,000
A practical option for buyers who want an independent coastal home with contemporary architecture while keeping the entry price at the lower end of the project.
153.50 m² construction
145 m² green area
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
2 parking spaces
Private 27.60 m² firepit area
Direct ocean views
Villa Soléa adds something the other villas do not: a 27.60 m² private firepit area, directly connected to the picuzzi and designed around the natural slope of the property.
It is the most differentiated villa within the development and was designed specifically for outdoor entertaining and sunset moments overlooking the sea.
At Dominican Coast, we believe location should be evaluated beyond the phrase "close to the beach."
The question is what surrounds the property, how developed the destination is today, and what kind of environment you are buying into for the future.
Cabrera offers a combination that is increasingly difficult to find on the Dominican North Coast:
nature + privacy + tourism + accessibility + room for growth.
The project is located in La Catalina arriba, a private residential development approximately 7 minutes from the town of Cabrera.
Within approximately five minutes, residents have access to restaurants, colmados and other everyday conveniences. The town of Cabrera provides supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, healthcare and other essential services.
The surrounding area also offers some of the North Coast's natural attractions:
Playa Grande — approximately 10 minutes
Playa Caletón de Darío — approximately 12 minutes
Playa Diamante — approximately 15 minutes
Laguna Dudú — approximately 17 minutes
Playa Los Cocos — approximately 20 minutes
Laguna Gri-Gri — approximately 20 minutes
Playa Arroyo Salado — approximately 22 minutes
Malecón de Cabrera — approximately 8 minutes
Residents of Cabrera have convenient access to a range of local healthcare and diagnostic services, including:
Centro Médico Cabrera – Local medical care and healthcare services.
Centro Médico Dr. de la Cruz – Medical consultation and general healthcare services.
Hospital Municipal Dr. Virgilio A. García – Municipal hospital serving the Cabrera community.
Centro Sonografía Dra. Nathaly de la Cruz SRL – Ultrasound and diagnostic imaging services.
CIMALAB Centro de Diagnósticos Médico – Medical laboratory and diagnostic services.
ECOALBA SRL – Sonography and diagnostic imaging services.
Punto Médico – Local medical and healthcare services.
Not every buyer is looking for a condominium tower, a large resort complex, or a highly developed tourist destination.
Some buyers want something more independent:
Their own house.
Their own outdoor space.
Their own pool or picuzzi.
Their own private entrance.
And the feeling of being surrounded by nature rather than surrounded by buildings.
That is where we see the appeal of Cabrera's Sunsets.
Located in the emerging destination of Cabrera, this project offers independent villas starting from US$245,000, giving buyers the opportunity to own a private residence while remaining connected to the broader North Coast of the Dominican Republic.
But there is an important distinction to understand: Cabrera is not for everyone — and that is part of its appeal.
This is not the type of location we would recommend to someone who wants to walk out of their front door and have restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, specialist doctors, entertainment and every daily service within a few minutes on foot.
A vehicle is highly recommended for living comfortably in this area, particularly if the property will be used as a full-time residence.
Healthcare services are available in Cabrera for general and routine needs, but buyers who require frequent access to a wide range of specialist medical services may prefer to live closer to a larger urban center such as Puerto Plata or Santiago, depending on their needs.
Instead, Cabrera makes more sense for someone who values a different type of lifestyle:
🌿 More connection with nature and open surroundings
🏡 An independent home rather than a condominium apartment
🌊 Access to beaches, natural landscapes and the North Coast
🚗 The freedom to explore by car
🧘 A quieter environment away from heavily developed tourist zones
📈 The opportunity to enter an area that is still developing
The project dossier presents Cabrera as an emerging destination with growing infrastructure, tourism activity and investment interest, while remaining less saturated than some of the Dominican Republic's more established coastal destinations.
For Dominican Coast, that distinction is important.
We don't see Cabrera simply as another place to buy a property. We see it as an option for a particular type of buyer — someone who is comfortable trading some urban convenience for space, privacy, nature and the opportunity to be part of a destination that is still taking shape.
Buying in an emerging destination means understanding both sides of the equation.
You may get more land, more privacy and a stronger connection to nature, but you should also expect less walkability, fewer nearby specialized services and a greater dependence on your own transportation.
That is not necessarily a disadvantage. It simply means the property needs to match your lifestyle.
If you want everything at your doorstep, Cabrera may not be the right fit.
If you want your own home, your own outdoor space, a quieter environment and the ability to wake up surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Coast, Cabrera becomes a very different proposition.
And for buyers who are comfortable with that trade-off, Cabrera's Sunsets offers the opportunity to enter the area while the destination is still developing — rather than waiting until it becomes fully established and potentially more expensive.
One of the strongest elements of this project is that the ocean is not treated as something you occasionally see from the property.
It is incorporated into the architecture.
The first floor combines the living room, dining area and kitchen around an open layout oriented toward the view.
The second level includes two bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with its own balcony, while the terrace creates another outdoor space for entertaining.
The staircase itself becomes an architectural feature, combining a double-height space, skylight and walk-on glass to bring together ocean, sky and garden.
The architectural concept combines contemporary lines with warmer natural elements.
Wood-inspired details, stone textures, natural light and open spaces help create a home that feels contemporary without losing its connection to the tropical environment.
The bathrooms continue the same concept, using large windows and porcelain finishes inspired by natural textures.
The main bedroom is positioned to capture two different perspectives: mountains to the side and the sea to the front.
The project currently offers several structures:
US$3,000 reservation
10% initial payment
40% during construction
50% upon delivery
US$3,000 reservation
20% initial payment
60% during construction
20% upon delivery
US$3,000 reservation
30% initial payment
60% during construction
10% upon delivery
A customized payment structure may also be discussed depending on the buyer's circumstances.
The reservation is non-refundable, and transfer costs are the buyer's responsibility.
Cabrera's Sunsets may be particularly interesting for:
🌴 Second-home buyers
People who want a private Caribbean residence rather than an apartment in a large development.
🏡 Buyers looking for an independent villa in the Dominican Republic
A private villa starting at US$235,000 offers a different proposition from purchasing a luxury villa in more established North Coast destinations.
🌎 Buyers living abroad
For Dominicans abroad and international buyers looking for a Caribbean property that can serve as both a personal retreat and a potential rental property.
📈 Investors entering an emerging destination
Cabrera is being developed as a tourism and residential destination while retaining its natural environment.
☀️ Vacation-rental buyers
The property's three-bedroom configuration, private outdoor space and ocean views can make it suitable for consideration as a vacation rental, subject to local regulations, management costs and actual market performance.
📩 Contact Michelle Morel RD to receive the full project details, pricing, availability and location information.
Your North Coast property search should start with finding the right place for your lifestyle — not simply the right property.
