Villa Agua

About this listing

Pull back the glass at Villa Agua and the living room opens onto a water garden, a still pond planted with reeds and lilies that gives the house its name. The villa is a modern family estate in Barranca, central in the resort with the Racquet Center, the beach, and the golf all a short ride out. Five bedrooms sleep ten, and an included cook handles all the meals.

The house is built around glass and water. The living rooms run along the garden behind walls that slide away, the art hung large on the few solid surfaces. A sculptural stone staircase curves up through the middle of the plan. A long modern pool stretches across the lawn under the palms, with the water garden off to one side and a covered lounge for the hours out of the sun. There are two media rooms for the kids and the adults to split between. By evening the pool lights come up and the family ends up at the long table on the terrace.

Barranca sits toward the northern, inland side of the resort, which puts it within a short ride of almost everything: the Racquet Center and the shooting and equestrian centers nearby, Minitas Beach and the Marina a little further. Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, along with The Links and Dye Fore, is a short ride out too, with tee times through the on-site concierge and green fees paid at the pro shop. Villa Agua is the villa to book when a family wants a modern, central base with space to spread out and a garden the kids won’t forget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water garden at Villa Agua?

The villa is built around a natural water garden, a planted pond with reeds and lilies set into the grounds beside the pool. The living rooms open onto it through sliding glass walls, so the water is part of the house rather than just the garden. It is the feature the villa is named for and a favorite with children.

Is Villa Agua good for families?

Yes. It is designed as a modern family retreat, with five bedrooms sleeping ten, two separate media rooms so adults and children can split up, and large lawns and a pool for the kids. The layout is open and connected, with most rooms opening to the garden. The water garden and pool sit in the grounds, so younger children should be supervised outside.

What is Villa Agua close to?

Barranca is one of the resort’s central neighborhoods, so the villa is a short ride from most of Casa de Campo. The Racquet Center, shooting center, and equestrian center are all close, with Minitas Beach and the Marina a little further. Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, is also a short ride away.

Is a cook included, and where can the family 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 dining room, on the covered terrace by the pool, or wherever the family gathers. A housekeeper and waiter are included alongside the cook.

Staff Included

• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Waiter

Bed Configuration

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

Minimum Stays

• Low Season — 7 nights minimum
• High Season — 7 nights minimum
• Easter Week — 7 nights minimum
• Thanksgiving — 7 nights minimum
• Christmas & New Year — 7 nights minimum

Distances From Villa to Resort Amenities

• Racquet Center — 1.0 mi / 1.6 km — Short ride
• Shooting Center — 1.0 mi / 1.6 km — Short ride
• Equestrian Center — 1.3 mi / 2.1 km — Short ride
• Minitas Beach Club — 1.6 mi / 2.6 km — Short ride
• Teeth of the Dog / The Links / Spa — 2.1 mi / 3.4 km — Short ride
• The Marina — 2.3 mi / 3.7 km — Short ride
• Altos de Chavón / Dye Fore — 3.7 mi / 6.0 km — Drive

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