full time living at casa linda
This is where every day feels different.
Warm weather year-round. A community that genuinely looks out for you. A home and lifestyle that cost less than you'd expect. This is full-time living on the Dominican Republic's North Coast.
why full time?
Not a Holiday.
A Better Life.
There's a big difference between visiting the North Coast and actually living here. Visitors leave wishing they could stay. Full-time residents stopped wishing and made it happen.
Casa Linda has been home to North Americans for over 30-years. They'll tell you the same thing: the pace of life, the warmth of the community, and the simple joy of waking up to sunshine every day changes everything.
This page is for people who are seriously thinking about making that move. Here's what full-time life at Casa Linda actually looks like.
the lifestyle
Life on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic
Sunshine almost every day
The North Coast averages 82°F (28°C) year-round. No more grey winters, no more heating bills, no more months of dreading going outside. The climate here is genuinely good for you: joints feel better, mood lifts, and the outdoor life becomes your default.
Beach, events & adventure
You're minutes from some of the Caribbean's best beaches. Sosúa Bay for calm, clear swimming. Cabarete for long walks and fresh seafood with your feet in the sand. Waterfalls, hiking, snorkelling, paddleboarding, kitesurfing - it never gets boring.
A richer daily life
Dinner out doesn't feel like a treat - it's just Tuesday. Markets, local restaurants, cooking classes, live music, weekend road trips to undiscovered corners of the island. Life here has a texture to it that's hard to find back home.
community life
Neighbours who become friends.
Living full-time at Casa Linda means you're not just passing through the community - you're woven into it. You know people's names, their stories, where they came from and why they stayed. That kind of belonging takes time to build back home. Here it seems to happen on its own.
A big part of that is our Community Engagement Coordinator, who keeps the social calendar full: themed nights at the Chill & Grill, live music, themed events, group outings, holiday celebrations, and events that somehow always end up going later than planned. There's always something on and you're always welcome.
And when life needs a little practical help, Karina, our Owner's Liaison, is there for exactly that - someone on your side who knows the community inside and out and is dedicated to making sure everything runs smoothly for you. It's the kind of support that makes full-time living here feel genuinely effortless.
the financial reality
Your money goes further here
This isn't about living cheaply, it's about living better for less. Full-time residents consistently say their cost of living is much less than what it was back home, without giving anything up.
Groceries, dining, household help, healthcare, property taxes - all significantly lower than North American equivalents. Many residents find their pension or retirement savings cover a very comfortable lifestyle here with room to spare.
What Owners Tell Us
Monthly Living Cost
$2,000 - $3,500 USD
Comfortable full-time living for a couple, including dining out regularly, activities, and household help.
Villa Starting Price
From $219,800 USD
Includes lot, villa, private pool, and landscaping. Customize with our in-house architects.
Build Time
5 - 6 Months
From breaking ground to moving in. Our construction team handles everything.
- Dinner for two at a good restaurant - $40-80 USD
- Housekeeping - from $100/month
- Pool & garden care - from $100/month
- Private healthcare for a couple - excellent quality, very affordable. Typically $1,500-2,000/year for comprehensive coverage
- Property taxes - typically $600-3,000/year depending on appraised value. Once you turn 65, you pay no property tax in the Dominican Republic - ever.
- Power - average $200-400/month depending on usage and villa size. Casa Linda pays your utility bills on your behalf - one simple monthly statement
- No state or provincial income tax on foreign-sourced income
- Subdivision fees - $299-391/month depending on villa size. Covers 24/7 security and front desk, Owner's Liaison, Community Engagement Coordinator, garbage collection, common area lighting and maintenance, and a contribution to the reserve fund and shuttle
at casa linda
Everything you need to live well.
Your villa is your private sanctuary. You fully own it. You have your own pool, your own space. Around you is a community with everything you need for a full and active life.
Villas from $219,800 USD - includes the lot, villa, pool, and landscaping. Choose your floor plan, customize with our in-house architects. Build time: 5-6 months.
- 24/7 staffed Welcome Centre with English-speaking team
- Karina, our Owner's Liaison - dedicated to helping you with anything you need
- Community Engagement Coordinator - who keeps the social calendar full with themed nights, holiday celebrations, group outings, lawn games, and events at the Chill & Grill that always seem to go later than planned
- One monthly bill through our office - no utility companies to deal with
- Chill & Grill Bar & Eatery - the hub of community life, with happy hour, live music, and events
- Waterworks Amenities Park - adult pool with swim-up bar, water features
- Tennis/pickleball court, mini golf, bocce ball, shuffleboard
- 3km shaded walking trail with benches
- Shuttle to Sosúa and Cabarete, 7 days a week
- 24/7 gated security - 20 minutes to the airport
get in touch
Let's talk about making your move.
Whether you're ready to move forward or still working through the questions, we'd love to have a real conversation. No pressure, just honest answers from people who know this commuity inside and out.
Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll help you figure out if full-time living at Casa Linda is the right fit.
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Location
Carretera El Choco, Sosúa/Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic