Is the projected 10-15% rental return guaranteed?

No, the 10-15% ROI is an illustrative projection and not a guarantee. Actual returns depend on numerous factors, including your specific unit, market demand, seasonality, and overall economic conditions. It serves as a guide based on current market analysis and project assumptions.

Can I manage the rental of my property myself?

While an owner has the right to manage their own property, the Gesproin Rentals program is designed to optimize returns and provide a hassle-free experience for international owners. Self-management would require handling all marketing, guest services, and operations locally.

Rental & management

What Rental Income Can You Expect at Secret Garden?

Published August 30, 2026 7 min read

Owners at Secret Garden can project an illustrative annual return on investment of 10-15% through the in-house Gesproin Rentals program. These figures are based on the high demand in the Bávaro-Punta Cana market and are made possible by a fully managed, hands-off rental service designed for international owners.

How are rental income projections calculated for Secret Garden?

The rental potential of a Secret Garden residence is based on a combination of its specific features, market data from the Los Corales area, and a set of conservative operating assumptions. It's important to understand that these are illustrative projections, not a guarantee of future income. Actual returns will vary based on seasonality, market conditions, and your specific unit's appeal.

Our projections are built on an assumed average occupancy rate of 70% throughout the year and account for a 30% management fee for the fully hands-off Gesproin Rentals program.

The table below breaks down these illustrative projections for several available residence types at Secret Garden, providing a transparent look at how gross income translates to potential net returns for an owner.

Illustrative rental projections for select Secret Garden residences. Figures are estimates and not guaranteed.
Unit Type	Price	Est. Nightly Rate	Illustrative Annual Yield
2-Bedroom Condo	$233,000	$200	$31,885
3-Bedroom Condo	$274,000	$250	$39,906
2-Bedroom Penthouse	$345,900	$300	$48,433

What makes Los Corales a strong market for rental properties?

Location is the single most important factor driving rental demand and nightly rates, and Secret Garden is strategically positioned within one of Punta Cana's most desirable areas. The community sits in Los Corales, Bávaro, a vibrant and established tourist hub known for its walkability and beachfront access.

Key drivers of rental demand for Secret Garden include:

Proximity to the Beach: The white sands of Bávaro Beach are just a 5-minute walk (approximately 1,476 feet) from the community gates. This is a primary draw for vacationers.
Airport Accessibility: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which received 5,275,492 foreign arrivals in 2025, is a short 15-minute drive away, making travel seamless for international visitors.
On-Site Resort Amenities: Renters are not just getting a condo; they are gaining access to a full resort experience. This includes a 19,375 sq ft lagoon pool, a fully-equipped gym, spa, on-site restaurant, and a coworking space, all of which enhance the property's appeal over standard apartment rentals.

This combination of beach proximity, easy logistics, and comprehensive amenities allows Secret Garden properties to compete at a high level within the competitive Bávaro rental market.

How does the in-house rental management program work?

For many international owners, the appeal of a Caribbean property is blunted by the thought of managing it from four time zones away. Secret Garden's answer is that the rental programme is run in-house by Gesproin Rentals rather than farmed out to a third party, that every home can be enrolled, and that enrolment is optional.

That is what the developer publishes, and it is worth being exact about where the published part stops. The scope of the service — what the management fee includes, what is billed on top of it, how and when an owner is paid, and how an owner leaves the programme — is set by the programme's own terms, not by this page. Ask for those terms in writing and read them beside the projection above: a management percentage means very little until you know what it buys.

Two things follow for a buyer weighing the options. First, nobody is obliged to enrol — managing the unit directly, or appointing an independent licensed manager, stays open. Second, because the programme belongs to the developer, the party operating it is the party you already hold a contract with, which is a different risk profile from an outside manager in both directions: one relationship rather than two, and one counterparty rather than two.

Rendering of a finished Secret Garden living room, the unit type guests rent; enrolling in the in-house Gesproin Rentals programme is optional.

What taxes apply to rental income for non-resident owners?

Understanding the tax implications is critical for any real estate investor. For non-resident owners of Dominican property, rental income is subject to specific taxes that are separate from property taxes like IPI.

The primary tax is a 27% withholding tax levied on the gross rental income. This is considered a single and definitive payment, meaning no deductions for expenses (like management fees, maintenance, or utilities) can be applied to reduce the taxable base. Additionally, short-term tourist accommodation is subject to an 18% value-added tax (ITBIS), for which the property owner is liable.

It is crucial to distinguish these income-related taxes from the benefits of CONFOTUR. While Secret Garden's CONFOTUR status provides a significant exemption from the 3% property transfer tax and the 1% annual property tax (IPI) for a set period, what it exempts is those two property taxes. Rental income is taxed under the separate rules described above, and an owner holding an IPI exemption still files on what the unit earns. Published sources do not settle whether CONFOTUR reaches rental income tax in either direction, so treat that as a question for a qualified Dominican tax advisor on your own facts rather than as decided — and never assume an IPI exemption leaves more of the rent in your pocket. Tax rules also change.

Are short-term rentals permitted at Secret Garden?

Yes, short-term rentals are fully permitted at Secret Garden. While national law in the Dominican Republic generally allows for short-term letting of private property, the ultimate authority rests with a condominium's own bylaws. The existence of the Gesproin Rentals in-house program is a clear confirmation that Secret Garden's bylaws are specifically designed to accommodate and encourage vacation rentals.

This provides owners with a clear and secure legal framework for generating rental income. Unlike in some communities where short-term rentals may be a gray area or actively discouraged, at Secret Garden, it is a foundational part of the community's design and operating model. This ensures that owners who wish to rent their property can do so with confidence, supported by a professional management structure that operates in full compliance with the community's regulations.

Common questions

Is the projected 10-15% rental return guaranteed?: No, the 10-15% ROI is an illustrative projection and not a guarantee. Actual returns depend on numerous factors, including your specific unit, market demand, seasonality, and overall economic conditions. It serves as a guide based on current market analysis and project assumptions.
Does the CONFOTUR tax exemption reduce my rental income tax?: CONFOTUR's exemptions are the 3% property transfer tax and the 1% annual property tax (IPI) — both taxes on the property. Rental income sits under a separate regime, the 27% withholding on gross plus 18% ITBIS described above. Published sources do not settle whether CONFOTUR reaches rental income tax, so do not assume it does; put the question to a Dominican tax attorney on your own facts. What you should never assume is the reverse — an IPI exemption is not a discount on the tax your rent pays.
Can I manage the rental of my property myself?: While an owner has the right to manage their own property, the Gesproin Rentals program is designed to optimize returns and provide a hassle-free experience for international owners. Self-management would require handling all marketing, guest services, and operations locally.