Suggestions

[Rbh44]

I welcome all suggestions. I am interested in finding a place to possibly retire to in the DR. I would like someplace that is within a 15 minute drive or so to the beach, restaurants and/or nightlife but does not have gringo prices. A place like Sousa would be out. No difference if on the north or south coast. Just someplace where rent is very affordable for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Open to all suggestions. Thanks

[sylindr]

check out Cascada Condos - Costambar Dominican Republic - Home

[Rbh44]

I think that those condos would certainly quailfy as places for gringos at gringo prices.

[frank recktenwald]

Originally Posted by Rbh44

I welcome all suggestions. I am interested in finding a place to possibly retire to in the DR. I would like someplace that is within a 15 minute drive or so to the beach, restaurants and/or nightlife but does not have gringo prices. A place like Sousa would be out. No difference if on the north or south coast. Just someplace where rent is very affordable for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Open to all suggestions. Thanks

Check Guesthouse Holland this for Juan Dolio on the South site, 2 minutes from the beach. Furthermore I have a an American friend in Boca Chica who has a 3 bedroom apartment for rent 10 minutes from the beach. If you would like to contact him send me a PM and I´ll forward you his details.
Brgds
Frank

[liam1]

Why don't you clearly say what you consider "gringo prices", that way people will know where may be the best place to look at and get most bang for the buck.

[Rbh44]

Well from what I have been reading there are apartments available for US$250 to $350 for a 2 or three bedroom. Obviously not on the beach. Hoping to find an area 15 or 20 minutes from the beach and nightlife/restaurants. Not interested in a condo complex geared to tourists. Don't really care if north coast or south. Hope that helps.

[Castellamonte]

Originally Posted by Rbh44

I welcome all suggestions. I am interested in finding a place to possibly retire to in the DR. I would like someplace that is within a 15 minute drive or so to the beach, restaurants and/or nightlife but does not have gringo prices. A place like Sousa would be out. No difference if on the north or south coast. Just someplace where rent is very affordable for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Open to all suggestions. Thanks

How about a nice home instead of an apartment? You can get one in town here (Cabrera, North Coast) for less than $200K that has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oceanfront, etc.

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[Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Rbh44

I welcome all suggestions. I am interested in finding a place to possibly retire to in the DR. I would like someplace that is within a 15 minute drive or so to the beach, restaurants and/or nightlife but does not have gringo prices. A place like Sousa would be out. No difference if on the north or south coast. Just someplace where rent is very affordable for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Open to all suggestions. Thanks

Perhaps you should consider more important matters.
Seek an area that has consistent, relatively reliable energy. good luck.
Also, seek an area that has the same w/respect to water. good luck.
Furthermore, close to a qualified hospital that can treat you in case of an emergency...good luck there. How about a supermarket, preferrably airconditioned with stocked items....only large cities; expect to pay more$$ for your usual items - local stuff is less expensive.
Nightlife? In a typical beach town its the usual bars, same old restaurants and perhaps some local girly hut.
There are tons of beaches--- suggest you concentrate on Juan Dolio- close to San Pedro (10 minutes) and Santo Domingo (30 minutes). If you want to "retire", you need more infrastructure and services than you can find in most places.
good luck.

[Black Dog]

This is the first time that I have posted on DR1. I have been a regular reader for the past 4 to 5 years and decided it was about time I took part. It looks to me as though you are being pointed all over the island, with the best of intentions of course! How well do you know the island and are there any particular places that you have been that you liked? This may be a good starting point from where you can start to narrow down your search, just a thought!

[Rbh44]

I want to be directed all over the island. I am looking for suggestions. I am well aware of the conditions in the country. I know there are compromises in all things. Just looking for suggestions. Someplace decent with Dominican prices but not to far from a beach.