Villa Jerome was a great spot for our group of four couples (with a 2-year-old and a nanny), just 40 minutes from Samana El Catey airport, the location was convenient (about a 5-minute walk to the western end of Playa las Ballenas), but secluded enough and in a gated/guarded community.
The villa was gorgeous and well-appointed, but Carmen, the maid, was the best, and we hired her to cook several meals for us.