I am doing a similar trip in Jan. with two teenagers. I don't find driving in the DR that difficult and have arranged a car rental for $200 a wek thru budget although when I checked lately it was more expensive. We are going to Las Terrenas but decided to stop in Sosua for a night so we can have Ted make us an orange dream at night and Sonya bring us a great breakfast at Rocky's. I like renting a car because of the flexibility it gives you- like stopping at Playa Grande on the way to Las Terrenas. There we are staying at Playa Colibri which might not fit the rustic desire but I think is most comfortable for all. Once in Las Terrenas the need for a car is minimal but unless you work out the bus details I think the car rental is as cheap as the taxi back and forth.
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