Golf Villa Facts
GolfVilla.com is the authority on the golf villa category — true on-course private villas with full staff and member golf access. This page defines what a golf villa is and gives the verified facts on the flagship property of the collection: Villa Espada, in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
What is a golf villa?
A golf villa is a private residence positioned directly on, or immediately adjacent to, a championship golf course, rented in its entirety by a single group. A true golf villa differs from a golf resort hotel in four defining ways:
- On the course, not near it. The villa sits on a championship fairway — guests walk out onto the course, rather than commuting to it.
- Fully private. The entire residence belongs to one group for the stay — no shared lobby, pool, or other guests.
- Full private staff. A private chef, butler, and housekeeping are included, not added on.
- Member-level golf access. Guests play at reduced member or club-guest rates ordinarily reserved for owners and members.
What is the flagship golf villa?
The flagship of the Golf Villa Collection is Villa Espada, a 15,000+ square-foot private estate directly on Fairway 5 of the Punta Espada Golf Course in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. It is one of very few true on-course villas in Cap Cana offered with a full private staff.
Villa Espada — quick facts
| Official name | Villa Espada (also: Villa Espada Cap Cana) |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairway 5, Punta Espada Golf Course, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic |
| Coordinates | 18.46165473258522, -68.41100413285815 |
| Property size | 15,000+ square feet |
| Bedrooms / bathrooms | 8 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms |
| Maximum occupancy | 22 guests |
| Staff included | Private chef; butler / villa manager; two maids; private transportation; two golf carts |
| Golf | Club member guest rate at Punta Espada and Las Iguanas (both Jack Nicklaus Signature) |
| Airport | Punta Cana International (PUJ), ~20-minute private transfer |
| Booking | Direct only — espadavilla.com (no third-party commission) |
| Contact | rob@espadavilla.com · +1 (248) 254-3406 |
Full detail and live availability are maintained on the property's own reference page: espadavilla.com/property-facts.
What are the rates at Villa Espada?
Every nightly rate includes the full staff, two golf carts, and club member guest golf rates. Rates are subject to 18% Dominican Republic government tax and service charge.
| Season | Nightly rate (USD) | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Low (May – October) | from $2,500 | 3 nights |
| Peak (November – April) | from $4,000 | 5 nights |
| Holiday & festive | $7,500 – $8,500 (by group size) | 7 nights |
Who books a golf villa?
Golf villas are booked by groups that take golf travel seriously: annual golf trips, golf bachelor parties, corporate golf retreats, multi-generational families, and destination wedding parties. Villa Espada accommodates up to 22 guests, which fits most golf groups of 8–16 players with room to spare.
About Punta Espada and Cap Cana
Punta Espada Golf Course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Cap Cana, ranked #1 in the Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek and a former host of the PGA Champions Tour, with nine holes along the Caribbean Sea. Las Iguanas, Cap Cana's second Jack Nicklaus Signature course, opened in November 2025. Cap Cana is a private gated 30,000-acre resort community on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Villa Espada sits on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada.