Golf Villas is the residential pocket built into the original phases of Casa de Campo® — homes laid out in the 1970s and 1980s around the Teeth of the Dog course (the Caribbean’s #1 per the World Golf Awards) and The Links. Caribbean Paradise Homes represents three villas here, all walking distance to the courses: Golf Villa 8 (Phase I, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6), Golf Villa V (Phase III, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10, lake-view spa suite), and Golf Villa IX (Phase IV, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, on The Links 7th fairway). Entry-level base rates start at $600/night — the most accessible price band in the Caribbean Paradise Homes Casa de Campo® portfolio.
Three villas, three phases, three different group sizes — from a four-some who wants the cheapest tee-in-walking-distance address ($600/night at Golf Villa 8) to a ten-person extended family with a spa suite for the parents-in-law ($1,050/night at Golf Villa V). Below: the pocket profile, how to pick between the three, the distance grid, and the FAQ.
What Defines a Golf Villas Pocket Villa
Golf Villas pocket villas at Casa de Campo® share three traits the rest of the resort doesn’t quite match.
Course access at the doorstep. Every villa in the pocket is within walking distance of either the Teeth of the Dog pro shop, The Links 1st tee, or both. Group golf trips run on a different rhythm here — clubs at the door, breakfast at the villa, walk to the tee, walk back to the pool for an afternoon round of beers. No cart-ride wait for a 7 a.m. tee time.
Entry-level pricing. The pocket dates back to the original Casa de Campo® development of the 1970s and 1980s — the architecture is classic resort, the villas are properly equipped but not luxury-grand. The price band reflects it. At $600/night entry-level, Golf Villas is the most accessible Caribbean Paradise Homes inventory at the resort.
Three group sizes, three price points. Golf Villa 8 sleeps 6, Golf Villa IX sleeps 8, Golf Villa V sleeps 10. Three different bedroom counts means we can match a foursome to a 3-bedroom villa, a small-family golf trip to a 4-bedroom villa, or a multi-couple weekend to a 5-bedroom villa — all in the same pocket, all at golf-walking distance.
Who These Villas Are Perfect For
- Golf foursomes & small groups (4–6 guests) who want the lowest-priced address with walking-distance access to two championship courses — Golf Villa 8 at $600/night.
- Small-family golf trips (6–8 guests) who need 4 bedrooms on The Links — Golf Villa IX at $850/night.
- Multi-couple weekends & extended families (8–10 guests) who want a 5-bedroom layout with a lake-view spa suite — Golf Villa V at $1,050/night.
- Repeat Casa de Campo® guests who already know the resort and prioritize getting back on the course over villa amenities.
What Makes a Golf Villas Pocket Villa Different
Why They Sit at the Entry-Level Price Band
Golf Villas date to the original resort development. The architecture is classic Casa de Campo® — clean lines, comfortable, properly equipped — rather than the luxury-grand estate look of the newer Vista Chavón or Punta Águila pockets. That’s why the entry point is $600/night when other Caribbean Paradise Homes pockets start at $2,000+. Same resort access, same staff configuration, different villa scale.
Why the Layout Works for Golf Trips
Walking-distance access to two championship courses is the format the pocket was built for. The villas were designed in an era when Casa de Campo® was primarily a golf destination — before the marina, before Altos de Chavón scaled up, before the spa expanded. They still suit that original use case better than any other pocket on the resort.
What golf access looks like: Teeth of the Dog — Caribbean’s top course (World Golf Awards), walking distance from every villa. The Links — walking distance; Golf Villa V and Golf Villa IX face the course directly. Dye Fore — Pete Dye’s clifftop course over the Chavón River canyon, 12–15 minutes by cart.
What Is Typically Included
Full-time staff (housekeeper, cook serving all meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner), private pool, resort access including Minitas Beach Club. What’s not included: butler service (typically added on larger Caribbean Paradise Homes inventory), in-villa spa (Golf Villa V has the closest equivalent with its lake-view spa suite). Golf Villas is the right pocket for groups who want walking-distance access to two championship courses at the resort’s most accessible entry point. Not the right address for beachfront-focused stays or large-group reunions over 10 guests.
Pricing for Golf Villas pocket villas
Golf Villas pocket rentals run from $600/night at Golf Villa 8 to $1,050/night at Golf Villa V — the most accessible price band in the entire Casa de Campo® portfolio. The pocket is the original residential development around Teeth of the Dog, offering proper resort access and full staff at entry-level rates. The three Golf Villas:
- Golf Villa 8 — Phase I, 3 bedrooms sleeping 6, 8 steps from the Teeth of the Dog tee box: from $600/night
- Golf Villa IX — Phase IV, 4 bedrooms sleeping 8, on The Links 7th fairway: from $850/night
- Golf Villa V — Phase III, 5 bedrooms sleeping 10, lake-view spa suite facing The Links: from $1,050/night
Every Golf Villas pocket booking includes the property’s full-time staff (cook for all meals, housekeeping, daytime concierge), the resort access fee, and direct-with-owner rates. For an exact quote on your dates, tell us what you’re planning and one of our specialists will come back to you within a few hours.
Rates are indicative only and subject to change based on exact dates, occupancy, villa selection, and availability at the time of booking.
Plan Your Stay
Planning a golf trip at Casa de Campo®?
We’ll match you with the most suitable Golf Villas pocket villa and coordinate every detail — tee times, gear handling, after-round dinners, and the resort logistics that make the trip easy.
Featured Casa de Campo® Golf Villas
Three Caribbean Paradise Homes villas in the Golf Villas pocket — all walking distance to Teeth of the Dog and The Links, all at the most accessible price band in Casa de Campo®. Golf Villa 8 at $600/night (3 BR, sleeps 6, Phase I), Golf Villa IX at $850/night (4 BR, sleeps 8, Phase IV, on The Links 7th fairway), and Golf Villa V at $1,050/night (5 BR, sleeps 10, Phase III, lake-view spa suite). Direct rates and on-property concierge from Caribbean Paradise Homes since 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which kind of trip is Golf Villas best suited to?
Golf Villas is the answer for golf-trip groups of 4 to 10 who want walking-distance access to Teeth of the Dog and The Links at Casa de Campo’s most accessible entry-level pricing ($600–$1,050/night). Not the right address for beachfront-focused trips, large-group reunions over 10 guests, or anyone looking for estate-grand architecture (the pocket dates to the original 1970s and 1980s development).
How close is Teeth of the Dog from these villas?
Walking distance from every villa. Golf Villa 8 is 8 steps from the Teeth of the Dog tee box per its title. Golf Villa V and Golf Villa IX are a 1–3 minute walk. The Links is also walking distance — Golf Villa V and Golf Villa IX face the course directly.
Which villas at Golf Villas have private beach access?
None. The pocket is residential and golf-adjacent, not beachfront. Minitas Beach is a 5–7 minute cart ride; the Beach Club is included in the resort access fee. If beachfront is the priority, see Punta Minitas instead.
How does golf work from a Golf Villas villa?
Walking distance to Teeth of the Dog and The Links — clubs out the door, no cart wait for a sunrise tee time. Dye Fore (Pete Dye’s clifftop course) is a 12–15 minute cart ride if the group wants the third championship course. Tee times via the on-property concierge.
What does the resort fee cover for Golf Villas guests?
The resort access fee covers daily access to Minitas Beach, the Beach Club, resort pools, and resort-wide services. Villa rates also include the property’s full-time staff (cook for all meals, housekeeping, daytime concierge) and direct-with-owner pricing.
Begin Your
villa rental experience
Tell us a bit about your plans, and one of our villa specialists will personally curate a selection of homes tailored to your group, preferences, and budget—typically within a few hours. There’s no commitment at this stage, just a conversation to help you explore the right fit. Our villa specialists have personally stayed in and vetted every property in our portfolio. Availability can shift quickly, especially during peak travel periods.