Welcome to Ranch8 (Rancho Manuel) DR which is a 16 minute ride to 3 nearby beaches! This area is stress-free and all neighbors are like family. This small town has less than 500 residents but welcomes foreigners on a daily basis for close access to some of DR’s best beaches. The host Celeste is bi-lingual and has been renting to locals for sometime and all have loved their stay. We are MINUTES away from La Ensenada, Punta Rucia, Playa Aya beaches. Your beach-themed stay includes a private bath! Ranch8 is beach-themed unique hotel that is situated in the small town of Rancho Manuel of the Puerto Plata Dominican province. It is a small hotel consisting of many rooms such as this one, some with private baths and some without. This part of town is very quiet, peaceful, with not really anyone around to bother, unlike the big cities. Many stay for nearby contractor work, quick access to the beach or simply, a relaxing stay on the rural part of the country-immersing themselves in the local culture. This space in particular is very big with lots of closet and floor space for those coming with lots of outfits and wanting to spread. There are many outlets throughout the room for you and your guests to plug in any standard devices. Ranch8 is located just minutes away from some nearby beaches known as La Ensenada which welcomes many tourists daily, Punta Rucia which is just down the street, and Playa Aya (my favorite). Each beach has its own unique ambience tailored to suit any type of mood you are in. Everyone is very friendly, especially around the property. If you ever have any questions, even throughout your stay, do not hesitate to reach out and we’ll be sure your stay is phenomenal. Guests will have access to the main/front lobby (the many chairs/recliners) - get your beach-themed pictures in by the furniture before heading out for the beach! You will also have key access to your private room. Celeste will be available throughout your stay and personal number will be provided. Dominican’s love to use whats app for texting but feel free to interact through AirBnB as well. A direct line of communication will be provided upon check-in in the event you need to communicate with Celeste throughout your stay (even if you have any questions about the surrounding parts of the town). Depending on the time of your arrival/departure, there may be other personnel on property who you can communicate with for any of your needs, we will be sure to let you know upon check-in. Rancho Manuel is a very small town with less than 500 residents. Around the neighborhood, you will find local grocery stores, barber shops, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and mot importantly, a welcoming community of individuals that are happy to see you there. Mention that the host recommended you pass by and they will be thrilled to see you! Nearby, you will also find gravel/dirt roads due to ongoing maintenance in Rancho Manuel. Please bear with us as we all have to go through these roads each and every day. If you have any doubts or need help getting around we will offer pre-planned AirBnB experiences so that your time in DR is even more personalized and transportation accounted for. Ridesharing around this small town is quite limited due to the low number of residents. Given most of us know each other, if we ever need a ride we can just ask a neighbor. We understand this might be scary, so if you have any doubts, the host can try to call someone over to take you to your desired destination. Depending on the time and day, if up front notice is provided, the host may be able to provide taxi services for an additional cash charge. * For everyone’s safety, outside doors are locked at 11 PM, please plan to arrive before then (nothing is open after dark any ways) * Each room is equipped with 1 or more fans - feel free to use whenever warm or to blow mosquitos away from you * Water pressure may be low in some rooms due to ongoing water maintenance around this part of town * In smaller towns like this one, there is not much hot water if any at all. If you are not prepared to take a cold shower, please reconsider your stay in DR as most small suburban and rural towns in DR are like this (cold showers are quite nice in DR’s hot/summer temperatures/seasons) * Across the country, power is bound to come and go. Although it does not happen often in this part of town, give it some time and it will be restored automatically * If something is not working as you expect it or as described please let us know and we will accommodate for your request to ensure your stay is pleasant * If you need any tips/tricks to get around the area/city or get to some other destination, do not hesitate to reach out and we will provide you with our recommendation