Our goal is to make the process of buying, selling, or owning a home efficient, enjoyable and rewarding for you. See what our clients and colleagues have said about our Punta Cana real estate services...  Feel free to ask us for contact information on any of the happy owners you can find below.  They will be more than happy to share their stories and experiences in Bavaro-Punta Cana.

My spouse and I knew for quite some time that we were interested in purchasing some property in the DR but we really didn't know where to begin.  Here in Canada we have a real estate agent who we know and trust and it was this same type of relationship we hoped to find as we started looking in the DR.  We got lucky because we ended up arranging our search and eventual purchase of property through La Costa Destinations in Punta Cana.  Scott Medina and Ellen van den Beld of La CostaDestinations not only walked us through the entire process of purchasing international property but they willingly and enthusiastically shared so much information around questions we might not have thought to ask.  

Dear Scott & Ellen:

We are writing you this to let you know how extremely thrilled we are with the purchase we made with you.  As you know we bought one of the condos in Corte Sea from you in Bavaro.  We were there to see the final product and cannot believe how unequivocally stunning and exquisite it is.  The saying of “Pictures do not do it justice” is so right.

We bought from you in May of this year.  At that time we met with you and were impressed with the time you took with us.  Never once did you hurry or pressure us.  It was as if you knew the mental stress we were enduring already having to make this type of decision and you respected and encouraged us to do what we felt in our hearts would be best for us personally.  You listened to everything we were looking for and really took the time to get to know us as individuals but most importantly you got to know us as a family.  You were interested in everything we said we wanted and needed.  When we got there and saw the final product-WOW!  Every feature was exactly as we had asked for.  Every detail from paint to furniture to personal touches where there.  It was as if we had personally been there and decorated our condo ourselves.  It was beyond what we really could have anticipated.

We want to thank you and feel that words alone could not truly express what we are feeling and for this reason we thought to write you instead.  Thank you for your professionalism.  Thank you for your dedication.  Thank you for all your hard work.  Thank you for listening to us and working for us like you were working and doing it for yourselves.  Basically that is how we feel.  The pride and hard work you put into this was if the condo was bought and decorated for you or a member of your family for that we will forever feel eternally grateful.

Thanks to you we so look forward to spending so much time down at our new “HOME” in Corte Sea.

Joe & Fatima

Scott, Inge and myself just wanted you to know how much we both appreciated what you did for us, particularly at such a late date in obtaining such outstanding accommodations for our six week stay in Punta Cana.  Having traveled relatively extensively over the years and having also been to the Dominican Republic on three other occasions, I must say that this trip in particular was one of, if not the best memorable vacation we have ever had. The accommodations, like I stated were top notch, the new friends we met and will cherish over the future years, and the feeling of being welcomed into your community, not only by yourself but the employees and workers meant so much to us. After the dust settles from our trip home, GET READY because I am sure we will do it all again!  Perhaps even a little longer, as this time neither of us were quite ready to return home.  Again, a hardy THANK YOU because without you none of this would have been possible.

Sincerely,

Robert & Inge - Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA

Our experience with Scott Medina and his team was nothing but positive.  We found them to be informative, enthusiastic and accommodating at every step in the process of buying and managing our vacation home in Punta Cana.  Scott & Ellen’s attention to detail and willingness to listen to and address our needs is extremely important to us and we look forward to a long business relationship.  We feel confident in giving our highest possible recommendation to Scott & Ellen who are trustworthy, dependable and friendly people that will always do their best for their clients.

Pat & Dan S.

Pennsylvania, USA - July 2011

We saw Scott on House Hunters International and contacted him to find out more about properties in Punta Cana.  Scott was very informative and responsive to our many questions and so we quickly booked a trip down to Punta Cana.

Scott arranged for us to see all the properties he thought we may be interested in and after deciding to buy in Corte Sea he helped us to meet with the builder, the lawyer and a decorator – all within a few days.

We are looking forward to closing this spring and enjoying our new place in the sun!

Thanks for all your help so far Scott – we wouldn’t hesitate to refer you to our friends as we already have.

Amy and Paul

Toronto, Canada

My wife and I had been considering a vacation property in the Caribbean for several years but couldn’t seem to find a place that had everything we were looking for. We had started our search in Mexico and then Aruba before turning our attention to the Dominican Republic, having spent time vacationing there with our children over a 10 year period. We became aware of Scott Medina through his website and after spending some time with him felt we had found the right fit with Scott and Punta Cana. Scott’s combination of deep market knowledge and a professional no nonsense style won us over almost immediately and we knew right away that looking after our best interests was his top priority. When you’re considering the purchase of a property in pre-construction, particularly in a country that you aren’t used to conducting business in, it requires you to place a significant amount of trust in both your real estate agent and the property developer.  I feel that we have that with Scott as well as with Fanny and the team at Iberostate.

Once we had made our decision to buy at Iberostate and required clarification on different aspects of the acquisition process, Scott was there for us and also introduced us to a reputable attorney to look after all of the paperwork (thank-you Janelle). As the closing date on our condo approaches, we have occasionally had questions relating to property insurance and other important details.  Scott has responded both promptly and courteously to all of our inquiries, which continues to impress us.

Although we had some initial trepidation about buying property in another country we have found that with Scott by our side our first real estate purchase experience outside of Canada has been quite enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Scott to anyone considering the purchase of property in the Dominican Republic. In addition to being a great real estate agent, we have come to consider him a friend as well.

Keith & Suzanne – Toronto, Canada

My husband and I became interested in Punta Cana when we saw the episode on House Hunters International where Scott was featured purchasing his condo.  Soon thereafter I found Scott’s website with all of the information about owning property in the DR.  From time to time I would check the website to see the various properties that were available and we decided to make a trip to see what the area was like.

We rented a condo through Scott for our trip and also made arrangements to look at property while we were there.  We found Scott to be very knowledgeable about the area and very well connected with the people in the area – the developers, lawyers, shop owners.  He told us what we would have to do to purchase, own and even rent out our property should we decide to move forward with owning property in the DR.  He has been there to guide us every step of the way and has even given us contacts in the area that he trusts and works with.  This has set our mind at ease and has made the process of purchasing a lot easier than anticipated.  We are currently working with Scott and are in the process of realizing our Caribbean dream.  The Caribbean is indeed calling us and we look forward to our continued business relationship with Scott!!

Rafael & Roxie, Texas, USA

Loved my real estate tour with Ellen from your office. She is terrific! I hope to be able to rent, whenever that may be, sometime in the future when my husband retires - and, it will be through your office!

Kim S. Nyack, New York, USA

We worked with Scott for the purchase of our condo in Bavaro.  Scott’s professionalism and knowledge of the area was essential to our finding the perfect place to meet our needs.  He listened to us and worked to assure that we got exactly what we wanted in our retirement condo.  His assistance with finalizing the details, as well as working with the local people, was essential to our comfortable transition to this new life in the Caribbean.  Now, if we could only retire early and move there now! 

Joe and Beth M. Columbia, Missouri USA

Hi Scott,

I am so happy I have finally found my  place in the Caribbean!!

I met Scott Medina in April 2009.  He was referred to me by a friend.  Scott has provided professional service and all the information I needed to buy in Dominican Republic.  He answered all my questions about buying in the DR and also when I have been back in the country he has helped me and answered many questions.  La Costa Destinations International Realty is a very good company.  They find everything you need and when you contact Scott, he is very fast to answer.

Punta Cana is very nice country,  the beaches with white sand and the color of the sea is marvelous.  It is also secure to walk in the street, to buy food,  go to restaurants or shopping center. Everything is close.  I will not hesitate to recommend Scott Medina or his company because the service is PROFESSIONAL!!!

Thank you very much Scott for everything and for helping me find my place in Punta Cana

Louise
from Quebec, Canada

Scott Medina is a go-getter agent/manager who gives of himself 24/7 and is generous with his knowledge of the area and the availability of talent. He sold us our unit and manages our property when we are not in D.R. Our condo is continuously rented, and Scott makes sure it is clean, and the tenants are trustworthy with our property. You can be assured you are getting the best with Scott Medina and his company.

We have had the pleasure of knowing Scott for well over a year now and he was instrumental in helping us find a suitable vacation property in Punta Cana. We found Scott to be extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market in Punta Cana and he patiently showed us a number of properties until we were able to find the right property. Scott helped us get the right property close to the beach and he was also very helpful in negotiating a good price for us.

The best thing we like about Scott is his quick follow up to answer any questions or deal with any concerns. Scott is highly respected in the Punta Cana real estate business and  working with him was like  “a one stop shop”.  Scott was able to refer us to a reputable lawyer to assist with the closing for our condo.  After we closed, he also referred us to a very good interior decorator who assisted us with furnishing our property according to our tastes. He even assisted with obtaining necessary property insurance for our condo, opening bank accounts, opening utility accounts etc., which made our first real estate purchase experience outside of Canada a real breeze.

Our condo purchase transaction closed in January of last year and because we got to know Scott and found him to be  very reliable, always helpful and above all honest, we decided to retain Scott as our property manager and he is currently managing our rental property in Punta Cana.  

We actually spent a couple of weeks at our condo last summer and got to get a feel of the real Punta Cana  (outside of the resorts) and simply fell in love with Punta Cana and its people. Punta Cana has a lot to offer and we are hoping to be able to spend more time at our condo in Punta Cana this year. Needless to say, we are very pleased with our decision to purchase a property in Punta Cana and can hardly wait to return to paradise.

We fell in love with Punta Cana and El Cortecito / Los Corales Bavaro area the first time we went there. Beautiful endless beaches under the swinging palm trees all yours, great weather all year around, friendly locals and very safe at anytime.  Wake up very early in the morning, walk along the coast and see the sun rising, spectacular.  Take long strolls under the sun…endless white sand beaches and warm turquoise ocean.  A picnic day in Macao beach, cold beers and fresh fish from a local modest restaurant, is as close as you can get to the paradise.

A couple of weeks after the first time in Punta Cana we decided to buy a vacation home and we bought our condo in El Cortecito through Scott Medina with La Costa Destinations International Realty - GoPuntaCanaRealEstate.com.  It was a fast, easy and reliable transaction.  Scott is very professional and because we trusted with every detail of the purchase he got the best deal for us. The extent of his services went beyond of what we usually get from any other real estate agent. Scott helped not only with the purchase but with the utilities hook up, setting up the bank account for us, provided legal support and followed up with the lawyer, helped with furnishing and cleaning and any other construction upgrades.  He responds immediately, almost instantly no matter where you are, to all your requests through e-mails or phone calls (which is not very common these days).  One of the benefits of relying on Scott is the fact that he continues to maintain relationships with his clients even after the purchase is complete and the buyer feels that nothing else is left.  He appreciates the business from his clients and does not turn his back on them after the purchase and beyond that.  Though Scott is very busy, he is always there for us, at our disposal at any time and this is priceless.  We highly recommend using Scott and only Scott for your purchase in Punta Cana.

There are many places you can go, do shopping, watch a movie and go to lovely restaurants in places like Palma Real Shopping Center (great pizza place or real paellas ordered and delivered from the kiosk operated by Joana from Valencia, Spain), Punta Cana Village (lovely Portuguese and Italian restaurants and Starbuck type bagel Café, Wendy’s etc..),  Nacional Supermarket (big brand new and with lots of food and drink choices), Friusa town interesting on its own hectic days, brand new San Juan Shopping Center with cinemas, restaurant, Pizza Hut and shopping places etc… all this within 10 to 15 minutes drive.  And if you don’t want to drive just walk to the local markets for fresh fruits, shopping and restaurants …there are plenty of them… such as Pulpo Cojo (maybe the best restaurant in the area with a private beach, cabana shades and comfortable chaise lounges for your use).

Scott, you are such a great agent!  I felt comfortable with you from the very beginning.  You are most attentive and your immediate response to ALL my concerns is what puts you over the top!  I will share my experience with my family and friends, and hopefully they will want to invest in the Carribean as well.

I'm writing this letter to you to express my gratitude to you for all your help in the purchase of our condo at Arenas De Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. After vacationing in Punta Cana a year and a half ago we simply fell in love with its magnificent beaches and beautiful people. When we arrived home and did a little research on the area, we knew right away that this was the place for us. We came across the property, Arenas Bevaro that you represented, on the internet. Believe it or not, less than a month later we had purchased our condo sight unseen.

We have been impressed with your follow-up and professionalism.  We are looking forward to meeting with you when we arrive in May to look at property there.

Scott was very helpful in my first transaction in Punta Cana. I never had real estate dealings in the Dominican Republic, so I needed guidance. He was very knowledgeable and answered any questions that I had. My purchase is in Vista Cana, and upon completion, I look forward to other real estate dealings. Of course, the only person I would want to deal with, would be Mr. Medina as my first transaction went very smooth and why deal with anyone else and leave things to chance. Thanks for all your help.

I looked up your area and sent emails to other agents and never got a response.  Both my husband and I are very pleased at how on top of any question we might have, you always give us great advice and direct us.  You also went out of your way to meet me in Miami after while I attended a luxury designation class and went over everything I might need to know about moving to the Dominican Republic.  Keep on doing the great job you are doing and stay on top of the great press and website you have.  We will be down in June and so looking forward to looking at the golf communities we are interested in.

Hello, Scott!

Glad to see you are doing so well... You are an intelligent and creative professional; therefore, I am not surprised by your successes. In the years since we have known and dealt with you, we have been happy to see an honest young man that really knows his field and the countries where he does business. Keep up the good work, I know you will do exceedingly well even in this horrendous economy.

Always found Scott to be truthfully honest!

Scott you truly are a marketing genius! Donald Trump says, "talk about me ! Talk about me good or talk about me bad, but talk about me"

I believe you are a genius on the web, actually I have learned much about this marketing from you. To date, I have never seen you, that is not necessary, the important thing is the work you leave behind. I think you plant the tree that is necessary for your success. 

Hi Scott,
It has been a real pleasure working with your U.S. and Local Dominican Teams.  Your team has demonstrated extreme professionalism . My experience with you and your company has changed my view on how a property should be marketed overseas, and the quality of service provided in our collaborations, has been courteous, professional, and encouraging. It far exceeds any previous experience I had with many local brokers/agents. 

We at Punta Cana Lifestyles Real Estate, are sure the future holds many different opportunities for us and we will always regard La Costa Destinations as a valued partner. Looking forward to working with you on different projects in the near future!

We have been in contact with your office several times and you and your staff have been more than helpful to us! When we come in the fall to look for a Dominican home it certainly would not be with anyone else!