The best Dominican project for living and investment
Annabella Hill - a new standard of living and a profitable investment
The real estate market is once again forcing investors to ask difficult questions: where does real growth potential still exist, how can one avoid overpaying at the peak, and which projects can work not only as a beautiful vacation purchase, but also as a clear investment asset? In such moments, it is especially important to look not at emotion alone, but at the combination of location, entry price, construction quality, rental potential and legal structure. That is why the Samaná Peninsula and the town of Las Terrenas are increasingly attracting buyers who are not looking for a mass-market resort product, but for a rarer opportunity to enter a promising market at an early stage.
An inspiring ocean view, the atmosphere of a tropical paradise and European construction quality from developer Dream House come together in Annabella Hill, a new residential project on the Samaná Peninsula. This is not just another seaside complex. It is an intimate boutique project on a hill in Las Terrenas, combining privacy, panoramic views, strong infrastructure and an investment logic that makes sense to buyers from North America.
Samaná is a different Dominican Republic
The Samaná Peninsula is unlike the familiar postcard image of the Dominican Republic. There is no feeling of endless flat land or repetitive resort construction. Instead, there are green mountains, dense jungle, tall palms, secluded bays, white-sand beaches and a much more dramatic natural landscape. In atmosphere, Samaná is often closer to tropical Costa Rica than to the classic image of the Dominican Republic with large all-inclusive resorts.
Nature here is generous and expressive: refreshing night rains, soft tropical heat during the day, greenery that remains rich year-round, and a coastline where the feeling of authentic Caribbean space still survives. This is exactly why Samaná appeals to people who want not simply to buy square footage in a resort zone, but to gain a different lifestyle — more natural, calmer and visually richer.
An ideal location: privacy close to infrastructure
Annabella Hill is being built on a hill in a quiet, green area of Las Terrenas. This is an important advantage of the project: it is not located in a noisy tourist zone, yet it remains close to everything needed for comfortable vacations, daily living and rental demand.
The complex is approximately a 20-minute walk from Punta Popy Beach, cafés, restaurants, bars and shops. A modern sports centre is located nearby, with tennis courts, sports facilities and infrastructure for an active lifestyle. Supermarkets and all everyday conveniences are also close at hand.
For Las Terrenas, this balance is especially valuable. Buyers here are not looking only for a beach. They are looking for the combination of a peaceful setting, a beautiful view, urban convenience and the feeling of being outside an overcrowded tourist corridor.
A boutique complex with panoramic ocean views
Annabella Hill consists of six buildings, from two to four storeys high, terraced along the hillside. This architectural solution allows every apartment to enjoy a panoramic ocean view while preserving a sense of privacy.
The project includes only 29 apartments. Our company holds exclusive rights to sell the apartments at Annabella Hill. Sales began in June, and as of today, 16 of the 29 apartments have already been sold. This is a strong indicator of demand, especially considering the boutique format and limited inventory.
Annabella Hill has one more distinctive feature: at the moment, all buyers in the project are Russian-speaking residents of Toronto. There is a real possibility that Annabella Hill will become the first project in the Dominican Republic where all apartment owners are part of the Russian-speaking community. For many buyers, this is an important additional factor: a familiar environment, shared cultural codes and a sense of belonging to one’s own circle in a country of eternal summer.
Apartments are currently being sold at the original prices from the June launch. A price increase is planned for October, which means buyers entering the project before that point can secure more attractive early-stage terms.
The project includes:
- 25 two-bedroom apartments measuring 120–140 m²
- 2 one-bedroom apartments measuring 97 m² each
- 2 penthouses measuring 163 m² each
Each apartment includes a modern kitchen, premium finishes, appliances and a dedicated parking space.
Complex infrastructure
Annabella Hill is being created as a place where owners can not only visit for a few weeks a year, but also fully relax, live and rent out their property without unnecessary everyday complications.
The complex infrastructure includes:
- 3 swimming pools
- a bar and terrace with summer kitchen
- a gym and yoga studio
- 24-hour security and video surveillance
- 24/7 concierge service
- a 6-seat golf cart for transfers to the beach or town upon residents’ request
This set of amenities is especially important for short-term rentals. Today’s renter wants more than just an apartment. They want a clear resort-style experience: security, service, a pool, fitness facilities, beautiful grounds and easy access to the beach and town life.
An investment with perspective
Annabella Hill is a project not only for family vacations, but also for investment. Las Terrenas remains one of the most interesting markets in the Dominican Republic: it already has established tourism infrastructure, international demand, strong rental appeal and, in a number of projects, prices that still look more accessible than in more heavily promoted resort destinations.
A key advantage of Annabella Hill is the combination of entry price, ocean view, limited number of units and professional management. Apartments intended for short-term rental will be managed by the complex’s management company. For owners, this means fewer operational concerns: marketing, guest check-in, maintenance, cleaning and guest communication will be handled professionally.
At the same time, it is important to understand that any real estate return depends on seasonality, occupancy, management quality, expenses, competition, exchange rates and the overall tourism market. The right approach is not to judge a project by one beautiful promise, but by a realistic financial model and the quality of the asset itself.
Financial model
- Starting price for a spacious two-bedroom apartment of approximately 120 m² — from $230,000
- Estimated value by completion in February 2027 — around $320,000
- Potential annual rental income — from $35,000 with successful occupancy and professional management
- Estimated net return after expenses — up to 15% annually in a strong scenario
- Price growth potential in Las Terrenas — supported by infrastructure development, tourism growth and limited supply of quality projects
For comparison, similar apartments without ocean views and in lower-class complexes in Las Terrenas may already cost from $260,000 and above on the resale market. Buying at the early stage of construction therefore gives investors the opportunity to enter the project at a discount compared with the completed or near-completed market.
An additional advantage is that the project is presented as falling under the Confotur law. For approved tourism projects in the Dominican Republic, Confotur may provide significant tax incentives, including exemption from the 3% property transfer tax and the annual IPI property tax for up to 15 years. In some cases, incentives may also apply to taxes connected with rental income, but the specific terms must be verified through the project documents and with a lawyer.
For buyers from Canada, it is important to remember that tax incentives in the Dominican Republic do not cancel the obligations of a Canadian tax resident to declare foreign income and comply with Canadian tax rules. A smart purchase therefore means not only choosing a beautiful property, but also consulting a lawyer and a tax professional.
The result: an investment with soul
Annabella Hill is more than square metres. It is an opportunity to own a place in one of the most beautiful regions of the Dominican Republic, come to the ocean with the whole family, enjoy the infrastructure of Las Terrenas and at the same time consider the property as an asset with potential for appreciation and rental income in U.S. dollars.
The project combines several rare qualities: ocean views, a boutique format, a European approach to construction, a strong location, service infrastructure and an early entry price. That is why the current moment looks especially interesting for buyers. Supply is limited, more than half of the apartments have already been sold, and a price increase is planned for October. For those who have long been considering real estate in the Dominican Republic, Annabella Hill may be the project where lifestyle and investment logic finally meet.