We reserved the 2 bedroom condo unit D-301 thru the Volalto Group. We had some questions prior to the reservation and prior to arrival. Ada responded in timely manner thru email contact. Stanza Mare is located on a prime piece of the Bavaro Beach front next to where the Ocean Adventures pier is located. The premises and grounds are very well kept up and clean. We had 6 in our family and the accomodations in the condo unit fit our needs. The ocean view from this unit was great, it was not ocean fron but we had a good viewing access---so nice to sit on balcony and look out. Volalto Group manages some of the units at Stanza Mare but not all, there seems to be some animosity between the Stanza Mare management and owners who rent their indiviual units out, the relationship between Volalto and Stanza seems good due to Volalto taking good care of their clientele. Water jug replacement was sometimes difficult if Reggie wasnt on site. Most confusion probably due to language barrier. Reggie (contact site manager) from the Volalto Group----cant give enough praise for his guidance, help, and direction, a very good guy who made sure our vacation was pleasurable. Thank You Reggie!!!!!! Other: Within a 5-10 minute walkyou have access to 3-4 smaller groceries, a couple smaller pizzariarras, donuts shop, fresh fruit, and some local off beach bars. Numerous restaurants to choose some of which you dont even know they are there unless you do some asking and research. Beach front walks--expect to be hit up by vendors trying to entice into their little shops. Excursions--many on the beach are available, you will find you can negotiate because many work on commission and utilize many of the same providers. You will notice a difference between $5 to $20 per person for many of the trips just by researching between all. We had no problems walking beachfront at night, although there are some armed guards at the larger resort site that attempt at not letting you thru, you just say you have to go thru to get to your destination. Maco beach was beautiful920 minute drive to the North)--it is a public beach and there are locals selling their wares. It is much less populated and cleaner during the mid week. There are Bancos within a 5-10 minute walk to do exchange rates. Everybody wants your money, so be prepared to have people attempting at helping you with anything for a tip. Thanks Again Stanza Mare and Volalto and Reggie Source: Flipkey/TripAdvisor