Rum Over Water

Perched on a clifftop above the bay in Samana province, this three-level villa puts the Caribbean at your doorstep in the most literal sense – the overwater deck terrace stretches out above the water, with space for twelve around the dining table as the tide moves beneath you. Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps the ocean present even indoors, while the clifftop pool terrace offers a different angle on the same turquoise view. A full staff – butler, chef, housekeeper, and a round-the-clock concierge – means the day shapes itself around you, whether that's snorkelling off Playa Morón or arriving by helicopter from El Catey airport, just five-minutes away.

Home truths:
* You'll need a car or arranged transport to reach shops, restaurants, and town – Las Terrenas is a twenty-five-minute drive and Samaná town is thirty-minutes away.
* If you're travelling with young children, your host can arrange a high chair on request.
* While not all bedrooms and bathrooms are photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.
* Your stay includes a butler, chef, housekeeper, security team, and one round-trip airport transfer.