A peine rentrés de Las Galeras et du magnifique Chalet Tropical, nous pouvons dès à présent affirmer que ces vacances furent paradisiaques!
D'abord l'environnement, c'est un petit village de pêcheurs adorable, des plages comme on peut en rêver, un calme et une tranquilité incroyable..Le Chalet est une véritable oeuvre d'art, très confortable, vraiment paisible et plein de charme.Et enfin, Sarah, la merveilleuse propriétaire qui sait vous accueillir, vous conseiller, et qui fera tout pour rendre vos vacances inoubliables!!
So thanks very very much Sarah!!For ever in our hearts.
Sébastien, Johanne et Elliot

Hola Sara, non so se ti ricordi di noi. Abbiamo passato 4 giorni maravigliosi nella casa taina nel maggio 2008 con i nostri figli ramon y loris. Ancora oggi ci ricordiamo di questi giorni molto belli (ti ricordi, che ho dovuto piangere, cosi bella era la spiaggia che non potevo crederlo) nel vostro paradiso. Ti giuro che 'volveremos'! Besito de Gabriela, Antonio, Ramon y Loris

We had 2 wonderful weeks at the peaceful Chalet tropical in May 2008. Sarah and her husband built it with so much love to each detail. It was great sitting on the terrace in the morning, listening to the birds or in the evening watching the big aga frogs. Las Galeras is a good place for people seeking nature and peace. Close by are several beautiful beaches, good for swimming and relaxing with a good book under the palmtrees. We felt like home and we will come back, definitly!

After months of planning, my three children (ages 7,9,12) and I arrived yesterday in a dreamworld called Chalet Tropical. It´s more incredible than I even imagined. Sarah and her husband have meticulously worked a magical touch on every inch of the chalet. They have artistically cut, carved, painted, every last nook and cranny to perfection. It´s a beautiful gem. My children love playing on the handcarved chess game. Right now they are outside playing tag in the lovely enclosed yard.
Her personality exudes the same love and care that she´s put in her home. From the moment I began email correspondence five months ago, I knew I would be in good hands. I´m traveling alone with three children, and she took me under her wing. She has offered some fabulous ideas for every day we are here. Today we woke to horses in our yard for a beach ride. We´ll be going on ATVs and a couple of private boat tours over the next few days. It´s truly like a dream vacation. I don´t ever want to leave! I wish I could stay here and work for her. Her generosity, warmth and kindness makes this trip truly extraordinary. We came from Club Med in Punta Cana, and I think this experience is above and beyond any we could have at a resort. To sum up, if you´re thinking of going anywhere else while in Las Galeras...you don´t need to look farther Chalet Tropical is your home away from home.

Feel free to email me with any questions.

Un angolo di paradiso nel mezzo dei caraibi. Non solo potrete sdraiarvi al sole dei caraibi in una spiaggia che sembrera' esserVi dedicata (guardate foto) ma potrete anche disporre dell'ospitalita' e la gentilezza che troverete qui da parte di tutti in articolare da parte di Sarah , Danilo e famiglia. Non esiste , a nostro parere nessun resort o all-inclusive che possa essere paragonato all'esperienza dello chalet.
A patch of heven in the meddle of the caraibean sea.U can stay in a fatastic chaletand use a little beach (see the picture)with an incredible view and sea. Sarah , Danilo and family take care of you and your family to have a fantastic holiday. In our opinion is the better way to enjoy caraibean sea.

Wir waren vom 24. bis 30.3.2008 Gäste im Chalet Tropical.
Erstmal vorweg, es handelt sich nicht um ein Strandhaus, die Entfernungsangaben sowohl zum Strand, als auch in den Ort sind recht knapp bemessen; zu beiden Zielen geht man ca. 10 min.
Das war aber auch schon beinahe das einzig negative (wobei wir uns nach anfänglicher Entäuschung mit der Lage arrangiert haben).
Das Haus ist sauber, liegt am Ortsrand (abends Taschenlampen mitnehmen, ist beim Heimgehen stockdunkel) und hat als absolutes plus eine Besitzerin - Sarah- die sich sehr um Ihre Gäste kümmert, ohne Ihnen zu sehr auf den Pelz zu rücken. Man kann sich mit allen Problemchen an Sie wenden, sie werden gelöst.
Ansonsten ist Las Galeras noch ein kleiner, verschlafener Ort, der aber über alle nötigen Einrichtungen verfügt.

Unser Fazit: Als Standort für ruhige Strandtage eine gute Adresse, will man mehr vom Land sehen als Traumstrände, gehen einem nach einigen Tagen die Ziele aus.

Tipps: Frühstücken geht ganz gut bei Roberto, liegt etwas versteckt im Hinterhof zwischen Souvenirläden, schräg gegenüber vom Internet-Cafe.

Klippen-Bar : Hab den Namen vergessen - vom Hauptstrand immer an der Küste entlang. Vorbei am Hotel Marina Bay. Kann man bequem laufen, wir sind mit dem Fahrrad gefahren. Spitzen Location in Traumlage hoch über dem Meer. Nettes Deutsch-Holländisches Ehepaar, daß sich dort Ihren Traum verwirklichen will. Essen nur auf Vorbestellung.

Hochseeangeln: Topadresse- Casa Dorada: Roberto ist sehr professionell, nicht ganz billig, aber man sollte nicht am falschen Ende sparen!!

Also, viel Spaß

La vacanza più bella della nostra vita! Io e la mia famiglia abbiamo passato qui dei momenti indimenticabili! La bellezza delle spiagge, del mare e della natura sono facilmente riscontrabili sulle tante foto presenti sul web (un vero paradiso!!) ma la bellezza straordinaria dello Chalettropical, la sua unicità, la disponibilità di Sarah e Danilo non possono essere descritte in nessun modo!! Tutto perfetto, tutto bellissimo, un sogno, anzi realtà! Non dimenticheremo mai un solo istante di quei 15 giorni!

Il mio soggiorno allo Chalet Tropical é stato davvero sorprendente! Non mi aspettavo proprio di trovare in questo angolo "remoto" della Repubblica Domenicana, una casetta cosí accogliente, cosí ben rifinita e cosí originale. Decisamente piú nell'ordine europeo che nello stile domenicano... di cui si riconoscono giusto i materiali e i colori. Che dire poi delle spiagge... da sogno... non c'é da aggiungere altro... altrimenti quando ritorniamo rischiamo di essere in troppi... e di non potercele godere da soli come abbiam fatto questa volta!!! Un grazie speciale a Sarah per aver reso possibile questa scoperta!!

Chalet Tropical is a beautifully crafted place to stay but what really stands out is Sarah, who is a wonderful and kind hostess. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would recommend meeting the cat - the dog - the giant frogs - the monkey - playing a sweaty game of football with the locals...then there's the music and atmosphere of the village. If you want a world away from the touristic parts of the DR, then you must come here - it's everything that packaged tourism isn't - it's real, authentic and down to earth...and yes, it's got some sublime beaches. Our thanks to Sarah for making it what it is...Tim and Carol

Il Paradiso? Non lo cercate da nessun'altra parte... E' qui! Le foto non rendono abbastanza... Ma credo si veda molto! E' solo l'assaggio della spiaggia che si trova vicino allo chalet a 200 metri circa. Mi raccomando non trascurate le altre, facilmente raggiungibili in moto e/o in barca e comunque non lontane. Accoglienza familiare da parte dei proprietari Sarah e Danilo, veramente eccezzzionali.. simpatici, disponibili e ancora di più...
P.S. (Quando Danilo vi chiderà per quale squadra fate il tifo mi raccomando... rispondete la Roma...) Buon bagno! Italo & Ramona

È difficile per noi definire questa esperienza “vacanza”. Essa è stata per noi piuttosto un viaggio che ci ha fatto incontrare la gente e la natura incontaminata di quest’angolo di mondo.
Lo Chalet è un esperienza unica da vivere come un opera d’arte, come un mare, come un’abbraccio….
Blu, azzurro, turchese, verde, rosso sono i colori che hanno incantato i nostri sensi…
Gentilezza, solarità, affetto, pace sono le cose che hanno scaldato i nostri cuori..
Occhi bianchi che ti guardano e grandi sorrisi che ti accolgono per le strade..
L’aria di festa che ti aspetta ad ogni angolo…basta solo farla entrare…
Un grazie speciale a Sarah che rende questo incanto ancora piu’ perfetto... ha preso le nostre mani tra le sue e ci ha condotto in alto…
Silvia e Daniele

There is no place more lovely than this part of the Samana peninsula and no hostess more hospitable than Sarah. I recommend not renting motorized transport and walking instead. You really get to experience the area and besides, what's the hurry? You're on frickin vacation fer cryin out loud! Get some much needed exercise and preserve the environment at the same time.

May 30 > June 5, 2007
Chalet Tropical is an enchanting little Chalet. Something of the sort that one would only realize in one’s dreams or a child’s mind or deep in the thick of a fairy forest. To describe the more than gracious hosts Sarah and Danillo or the grounds would hardly do either justice ..but I will try…
Lush green land and delicate flowers and shrub surround the tiny Castle of Art- worked wood, scrolled, carved, stained, every inch meticulously placed-a display of magnificent artistry and talent. A fence of stone crowed with jewel toned shards of glass on one side and sharpened pillars of wood on the other- encloses the acre or so of manicured landscape. Beyond the fence a lush thick of native foliage and the occasional handsome cow to greet hello in the late afternoon.
A hazy pastel rainbow welcomes and receives you as you ascend its rouge stairway. The front door opens like the curtains of a stage and gives way to the Chalet’s main living room and kitchen.
A gas stove on stone island is strategically placed in the center of the kitchen. The dining table sits in the center of the great room and spaciously accommodates 4. It is all hand carved, with all the different types of native woods available in the country. It could easily be wheeled out to the porch.
The built–in sitting area to the right is very comfortable. A Chess set is inlayed into the seating area’s corner table.
Just beyond the kitchen, past the swinging doors, you will find a small dressing area, vanity and stone shower. Water is warm after 15-20 minutes at the touch of a switch and pressure is good. Just beyond that is a disco lit-private toilet area complete with bidet (a welcome for those of us Americans who have lived overseas and known it’s amenity).
The screened slatted windows when accommodated in the open positions allow for a fabulous cross breeze. No air conditioning needed.
The stairway to the loft should be navigated with care, as the slats are a bit narrow-- (not for the clumsy, and not ideal for small children, elderly, or disabled). The spacious loft, with cathedral-like ceiling and 2 beds which can be placed separately for friends, or together for lovers.
A few tid bits about Las Galeras/Samana.
1. It’s best to fly into Santiago, rent a 4x4 and arrive 3-3.5 hours later. Locals drive very aggressively.
2. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk away from the Chalet (we chose to drive there)
3. Isabella is a wonderful woman who will cook you a delicious meal for lunch (typical Dominican cuisine) on the beach.
4. Sarah provide you with a cell phone. Phone cards can be purchased in town.
5. There’s a wonderful surprise around every corner (especially Sarah’s pets and neighbors pets)
6. There is a little gourmet french bakery/shop in town (wine, muschrooms, pasta, fresh bread daily, assortments of meats, sausage, cheese, etc !) the proprietor is lovely.
7. Maya is the town shiatsu/Aruveda massage specialist ($35us worth it!) FABULOSO!

13>25 Maggio 2007
Una vacanza da sogno. Natura, spiagge selvagge meravigliose ma soprattutto un accoglienza fantastica. La casa è bellissima, un gioiellino di legno curato in ogni particolare immerso nella natura rigogliosa. La playta è incantevole ed è davvero a 5 minuti a piedi da lo chalet. Per i piu avventurosi, come abbiamo fatto noi novelli Indiana Jones di Udine, l’ideale è affittare una moto per muoversi ed esplorare le spiagge e tutto ciò che la natura vi offre. Non preoccupatevi di nulla, Sarah penserà a tutto, non portatevi via quintali di vestiti inutili, un paio di scarpe da ginnastica, sandali costumi da bagno e maglietta e viaaaaa!!!! La comunità italiana di Las Galeras ci ha accolto amorevolmente e ci sentivamo già cittadini domenicani. Noi ritorneremo sicuramente anche perché pochi posti al mondo offrono una natura così rigogliosa e per il momento quasi incontaminata. Anche se le agenzie vi sconsigliano i periodi di bassa stagione come maggio (per via degli acquazzoni), non preoccupatevi il tempo in realtà è sempre bello e i turisti scarseggiano, quindi si sta da Dio.

1st > 5th March 2007
We really enjoyed our stay. The house and owner were amazing. The house was a rustic/artistic masterpiece and labor of love built by the owners. The all wood interiors include all custom made, irregular and whimsical, but highly functional design. Sarah worked very hard to accommodate our needs. The town and country were great too. Unfortunately, we had misunderstood that the property was on, very close to or in view of the beach. In reality, the closest beach was reachable only by a 10 minute walk including passing a security gate and ducking under a barbed-wire fence, and the sea was not visible from the property. Additionally, the property is a single unit about a 12 minute walk from the town or any activities. Not terrible, perhaps desirable for some, but not as convenient as we had expected. Also, as is a single unit. There are no other guests to mingle with, and if Sara or her husband are not available to assist you, you are on your own. If you are OK with the independence and isolation of a 10-12 minute walk from the beach and town (or plan to rent a car or quad, or Sara had offered us a motor bike to use as well) then everything else is great.