La Madera

About this listing

Watch the sun drop toward Catalina Island from the pool terrace at La Madera, the water going gold at the rock edge where the villa meets the sea. La Madera is an all-wood Bill Cox design out on the Punta Águila promontory, oceanfront and a short ride from Teeth of the Dog. Five bedrooms sleep ten, and an included cook handles all the meals.

La Madera means the wood, and the house earns the name. Cedar and pine line the walls and lift into vaulted ceilings, and palm-leaf fans turn slowly overhead. Rattan and blue-and-white fill the rooms in a style that hasn’t dated in decades. The pool sits right at the rock edge, with an open dining terrace beside it where the sea runs up to the brick. Mornings start with a swim above the water, and afternoons move to the shaded verandas. By evening the western sky goes to color over Catalina, and the group gathers on the terrace to watch it.

Punta Águila is the resort’s quiet western promontory, with the ocean on three sides and Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, a short ride inland. Tee times go through the on-site concierge and green fees are paid at the pro shop. The Marina and Altos de Chavón are a longer drive at the far end of the resort, which is the trade for the sunsets and the quiet. La Madera is the villa to book when the group wants character and a west-facing piece of coast more than the newest finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes La Madera special?

La Madera is one of Casa de Campo’s original icons, an all-wood villa designed by the architect Bill Cox. Cedar and pine line the walls and vaulted ceilings throughout, and the interiors keep a timeless classic-Caribbean style with rattan furniture and blue-and-white textiles. It sits oceanfront on the Punta Águila promontory, with the sea on three sides.

Does La Madera have sunset views?

Yes. The villa faces west on the Punta Águila point, looking out toward Isla Catalina, so the sunsets over the water are a highlight of the stay. The pool and dining terrace sit right at the rock edge above the sea. It is one of the best sunset positions in the resort.

How close is the golf?

Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, is a short ride inland from Punta Águila, along with The Links and Dye Fore. Tee times are arranged through the on-site concierge and green fees are paid at the pro shop. The villa sits at the western end of the resort, so the courses are a cart or car ride rather than a walk.

Is a cook included, and where can the group eat?

Yes. The cook prepares all the meals at the villa — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — tailored to the group’s preferences and any dietary needs. Meals can be served in the wood-lined dining room or out on the oceanfront terrace by the pool. A housekeeper and butler are included alongside the cook.

Staff Included

• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Butler

Bed Configuration

• Bedroom 1 — King bed
• Bedroom 2 — King bed
• Bedroom 3 — King bed
• Bedroom 4 — King bed
• Bedroom 5 — King bed

Minimum Stays

• Low Season — 3 nights minimum
• High Season — 3 nights minimum
• Easter Week — 5 nights minimum
• Thanksgiving — 5 nights minimum
• Christmas & New Year — 10 nights minimum

Distances From Villa to Resort Amenities

• Teeth of the Dog / The Links / Spa — 1.8 mi / 2.9 km — Short ride
• Equestrian Center — 1.8 mi / 2.9 km — Short ride
• Minitas Beach Club — 2.3 mi / 3.7 km — Short ride
• Racquet Center — 3.0 mi / 4.8 km — Drive
• Shooting Center — 3.9 mi / 6.3 km — Drive
• The Marina — 4.7 mi / 7.6 km — Drive
• Altos de Chavón / Dye Fore — 5.0 mi / 8.0 km — Drive

Distances are provided as a general guide and may vary by route within the resort.