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Where to stay in
Dominica
along the NORTH
COAST
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| The north
facing north east coast,
whilst facing the Atlantic
Ocean, is nevertheless
fairly sheltered from the
prevailing easterly winds.
There are many sheltered
coves and inlets, some of
which are suitable for
snorkelling, relatively
secluded white sand beaches
and several estuaries
suitable for freshwater
bathing. The village of
Calibishie, central to this
area, has a small selection
of restaurants and stores.
For those wishing to stay at
several locations around the
island, this is a sensible
starting point, due to its
proximity to our main
airport at Melville Hall,
thus avoiding a long drive
or taxi journey across the
island after what may have
been a long and tiring
flight. Some of the more
secluded areas of this
coastline were used by Walt
Disney as locations for
filming parts of the second
and third 'Pirates
of the Caribbean'
blockbuster films - Dead
Man's Chest & At
World's End. This
stretch of coastline is in
easy reach is Dominica's
second largest town,
Portsmouth, just north of
which you may enjoy the
Cabrits National Park, with
its Welcome Centre, several
nature trails and the ruins
of Fort Shirley, parts of
which have been or are being
restored. To the south of
Portsmouth flows the
tranquil Indian River,
accessed by rowing boat
only. Around and to the
north of the Cabrits
peninsular is a marine
reserve, beyond which are
some sunken wrecks. Scuba is
catered for by a dive centre
located at Picard, a mile or
so to the south of
Portsmouth. |
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All accommodation
rates quoted by Nature Island
Destinations Ltd. are displayed in
US$
and indicate 5%
Gov't tax and any service charges
levied by our suppliers (typically
10%).
Please note that on
March 1st, 2006, 5% hotel
occupancy tax was replaced by
10% VAT
15% VAT replaces
7.5% consumption tax applied
to goods and services
such as meals,
drinks, vehicle hire etc.
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Blenheim
Estate Guesthouse
: Windblow
Estate : Calibishie Lodges
Dominica's
Sea View Apartments
: Point
Baptiste Guesthouse : Red Rock Haven
Hodges View Cottage
: Sunrise
Gardens
: La Tye Cottage
: Coffee River Cottage
BLEMHEIM
ESTATE GUESTHOUSE
NOTE -
currently closed for
renovation and
remodelling
completion
not expected soon
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Blenheim
Estate
Guesthouse |
Location:
North
East Coast. A
few hundred
yards along
the Vielle
Casse road
running north
from the
Portsmouth/East
Coast road.
Brief
Description: An old estate house of timber construction,
well
maintained in
it's original
character.
Secluded
location on a
500 acre
estate.
Generous
"L" shaped
veranda where
guests may
relax or take
their
meals.
There
are two rooms
available for
guests.
Bedroom 1,
accessed from
veranda, has
en-suite
bathroom and
kitchenette.
Bedroom 2 has
an
iterconnecting
door with
Bedroom 1,
unlocked when
the 2 rooms
are let as a
suite. All
rooms have fan
and insect
screens.
Telephone may
be used on
request. The
immediate
grounds are
attractive and
well tended.
French islands
Guadeloupe,
Les Saints and
Marie Gallant
can be clearly
seen across
the Guadeloupe
Channel and to
the south
west, Morne
Trois Pitons
accross the
forest canopy.
Garden fruit
freely
available. A
ten minute
walk to the
beach, 15
minute walk to
river and 5
minute walk to
main road
(Portsmouth 6
miles,
Calibishi 8
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 18
miles).
Vehicle hire
recommended.
Room
Rates (US$):
fully
inclusive
Bedroom
1 (with
en-suite +
kitchenette)
Summer
(1
May - 30
Nov)
$75.00
Winter
(1
Dec - 30
April)
$85.00
Bedrooms
1 & 2
(suite) all
year
$100.00
Minimum
stay
3 days. Every
7th day free
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WINDBLOW
ESTATE
NEAR TO CALIBISHIE
Location:
1
mile west of
Calibishie
village, NE
coast.
Brief
Description:---A
modern 3 storey
apartment block
completed in
December 1999, set
on a ridge with an
aspect towards the
Atlantic Ocean. A
high, breezy
location where
air conditioning
is not
necessary,
enjoying views
both of the sea
and forest. Three
apartments - all
have a fully
equipped kitchen
cum Lounge/ Dining
Area, bathroom,
ceiling fans,
insect screens,
tiled floors and a
generous balcony
with sea view. Two
apartments have
one bedroom, the
third two bedrooms
and two bathrooms,
one en-suite, and
a wrap-around
balcony facing
north and east.
Each bedroom has
one double bed.
Futon available to
sleep up to 2
additional persons
in each cottage.
In the gardens are
two barbeque
facilities, each
by a concrete
table with bench
seats. A
caretaker/
security person
resides on the
property in a
separate building.
A 15 minute walk
to the nearest
beach. Reached
via an
unsurfaced road
- vehicle hire
(4x4)
recommended.
Portsmouth 12
miles, Melville
Hall Airport 12
miles).
Rates
(US$)--fully
inclusive
--------High
Season
- Dec 1 - May 31
One
bedroom
Apartment
$110.00 per day
Two
bedroom
Apartment
$135.00 per day
--------Low
Season
- Jun 1 - Nov 30
One
bedroom
Apartment
$80.00 per day
Two
bedroom
Apartment
$90.00 per day
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every 7th night
free
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CALIBISHIE
LODGES
| .....................Calibisie
Lodges |
Location:---------Calibishie,
NE
coast.
Brief
Description:--A small and
intimate guest
resort at the
eastern edge
of Calibishi
Village,
completed in
September
2001,
comprising
three two
storey
bungalows,
each floor
being a self
contained flat
with bedroom
and lounge
with double
bed settee,
bathroom,
fully equipped
kitchen and
balcony with
north westerly
aspect towards
forested
hillslopes
behind
Calibishi.
Bathrooms in
top units have
bath and
shower, those
in GF units
have shower
only. Each
unit has
ceiling fans,
insect
screened
windows,
hanging bed
nets and
television.
Telephone
calls may be
made from the
office.
Restaurant,
Bar, Swimming
pool. Small
boat available
for short
excursions.
Calibishi's
stores, cafe
and beach are
just a short
walk. A 10
minute walk
east lies the
Grand Baptiste
Bay and beyond
that, Hodges
Bay, good for
snorkelling.
Proximity to
Melville Hall
makes this a
convenient
spot to
commence your
stay if you
arrive late in
the day and
wish to avoid
a long drive
or taxi ride
across the
island as soon
as you arrive.
Portsmouth 14
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 10
miles.
Note:-
each apartment
can
accommodate up
to 4 persons.
Rates
(US$):--fully
inclusive
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---------------------Rates updated October
2008
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---------------------Same price all year
First
Floor
apartment
$145.00 per
day
Ground
Floor
apartment
$125.00 per
day
The
above rates
are for 1 or 2
persons
(without
meals)
each
additional
person
$15.00
Rates
below are for
2 persons including breakfast only
First
Floor
apartment
$165.00 per
day
Ground
Floor
apartment
$145.00 per
day
Rates
below are for
2 persons including breakfast + dinner
First
Floor
apartment
$200.00 per
day
Ground
Floor
apartment
$180.00 per
day
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DOMINICA'S
SEA VIEW APARTMENTS
CALIBISHIE
| Calibishie
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view from
apartments |
Location:--------Calibishie,
NE
coast.
Brief
Description:-This recently constructed
2 storey block
of the 5 fully
furnished
apartments is
on a hillslope
overlooking
Calibishie
village and a
beautiful
stretch of
Dominica's
northern
coastline. On
a clear day
the French
island of Mari
Gallant can be
seen with
Guadeloupe in
the distance.
The upper
floor has 3no.
1 bedroom
apartments and
the ground
floor 2no. 2
bedroom
apartments,
each has
living room with TV,
bathroom,
shower and a
fully equipped
kitchenette.
The upper
units have a
south balcony
overlooking
the banana
and
coconut
fields. All
have a north
veranda
overlooking
Calibishie and
the ocean.
Each
first floor
apartment will
accommodate 2
persons whilst
the ground
floor
apartments
will
accommodate up
to 4 persons.
Calibishi's
stores, cafe
and beach are
a 15 minute
walk.
Proximity to
Melville Hall
makes this a
convenient
spot to
commence your
stay if you
arrive late in
the day and
wish to avoid
a long drive
or taxi ride
accross the
island as soon
as you arrive.
Portsmouth 14
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 10
miles.
Rates
(US$):--fully
inclusive
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---------------------Same price all year
First
Floor
apartment
$85.00 per day
(max. 2
persons)
(has
one bedroom)
Ground
Floor
apartment
$95.00 per day
(max. 4
persons)
(has
two bedrooms)
Add
$10.00 per
person for
breakfast at
Calibishie
Lodges
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POINTE
BAPTISTE GUESTHOUSE
Location:------------ Pointe
Babtiste, near
Calibishi, N E
coast.
Brief
Description:--- An old estate house of
timber
construction
and a small
studio cottage
on a 25 acre
coastal estate
by a sheltered
and secluded
beach.
Generous north
east terrace
overlooks the
Guadeloupe
Channel. The
lounge/ dining
room/ library
is furnished
in colonial
style. 4
double
bedrooms, 3
bathrooms.
Kitchen and
utility. The
main house
comes with
complementary
cook, maid and
laundry
service.
Telephone,
radio but no
TV. Stand fans
but no A/C.
Studio Cottage
has one bedsit
room +
kitchenette,
toilet, shower
and a small
balcony.
Manager is
French. 1 mile
east of
Calibishie
village.
Portsmouth 15
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 9
miles.
Room
Rates (US$): fully inclusive last updated
- July 2008
| High Season (16 Dec - 15 Apr) |
per
day |
per week |
| Main
house-for
up to 6
persons |
$350.00 |
$2,100.00 |
| each
additional
person (max.
2) |
$20.00 |
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| Studio
Cottage for 1
or 2 persons |
$110.00 |
$660.00 |
| Low Season (16 Apr - 15 Dec) |
per
day |
per week |
| Main
house-for
up to 6
persons |
$270.00 |
$1,620.00 |
| each
additional
person (max.
2) |
$20.00 |
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| Studio
Cottage for 1
or 2 persons |
$90.00 |
$540.00 |
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RED
ROCK HAVEN
Location:-----------Pointe
Babtiste,
near
Calibishi, N E
coast.
Brief
Description:-----Beachfront property on
4 acres. |
NEW
INFORMATION coming
soon
HODGES VIEW COTTAGE (near CALIBISHIE)
Location:-----Dubique,
approx 2 km.
east of Calibishi, NE coast.
October 2014 update - sold and no longer available
SUNRISE
GARDENS (near CALIBISHIE)
Location:---------Dubique,
approx 2 km.
east of Calibishi, NE coast.
Brief Description:---A modern 2 storey building offering two self contained
self catering
apartments. Upper Suite #1 has 2 bedrooms, one with king-size bed, the other with standard double. Lower
Suite #2 has 1
bedroom with king-size bed. Both have lounge with futon for extra sleeping space,
TV, radio, dvd
& cd
players,
generous
balcony with
sea view, a
well equipped
kitchen,
bathroom with
shower &
stand fans.
Both 110V
& 240V
power outlets,
wireless
internet,
complimentary
cell phone on
request. Laundry facilities. Barbecue in garden. A 10 minute walk to quiet sheltered beach and river at Hodges Bay
and 20 minute
walk to
Calibishie
village, which
has grocery
stores, bars
and places to
eat. On the
way to
Calibishie are
alternative
beaches at Red
Rock Haven and
Pointe
Baptiste.
Approx. 15
minutes drive
from Douglas Charles (Melville
Hall) Airport.
Vehicle
hire
recommended
for exploring
the island,
which we will
be pleased to
arrange for
you along with
your
reservation.
Rates (US$): --fully inclusive
Summer 1 June-30 Nov
Winter 1 Dec-31 May
Suite #1
Daily
$90.00
$135.00
Weekly
$540.00
$810.00
Suite #2
Daily
$80.00
$110.00
Weekly
$480.00
$660.00
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NEW! - JANUARY 2013
NORTH EAST
COAST
LA TYE COTTAGE, WOODFORD HILL (near CALIBISHIE)
Location: Woodford Hill, east of Calibishie, north east coast
Brief
Description:
A recently completed 2 storey building tiled throughout with each floor a 2 bedroomed self contained
apartment. Open plan living & dining area with fully equipped kitchen. Cable TV and WiFi internet. Each
bedroom has one double bed, built in wardrobe and stand fan. One shared
bathroom per apartment with solar heated shower. Insect screens to all opening windows. Secure
parking. Just a short stroll from the beach, known locally as Turtle Point. Woodford Hill village has some small grocery
stores and snackets. There are some larger shops and restaurants in nearby Calibishie. Vehicle hire is recommended. Melville Hall Airport 15 minutes drive, Portsmouth 30 min., Roseau 90
min. Places of interest in this locality: Nearby Hodges Bay, Calibishie village,
Hampstead Beach and the 20 min. trail to Chaudier Pool on the Hampstead
River. The Carib Territory is a 30 min. drive south and
to the west around Portsmouth are Fort Shirley in Cabrits National Park
plus the Indian River.
Comments:
Excellent
value. There are only a few holiday
rentals in Dominica close to a popular beach. These attractive introductory
rates will be available for all advance bookings taken
by Nature Island Destinations until further notice.
Rates
(US$): fully inclusive of tax and service
per
day (min. stay 5 days)
Apartment
for 1 or 2 persons
$70.00
Each extra
person
$10.00
Extra person charge
applies to both adults and children
high speed WiFi internet is
available for guests with their own laptop
pc
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NEW - JUNE 2011
COFFEE
RIVER
COTTAGE
Location: Melville Hall Estate, north
east
coast.
Brief Description: Steve
& Sandra
migrated from
Canada in 1996
to make
Dominica their
new home. They
purchased 5
acres of a
banana
plantation
bordering a
river on which
they built
their home.
More recently
they completed
the first of 2
cottages, to
accommodate
visitors to
Dominica. The
cottage is
well designed
and
constructed,
tastefully
finished and
furnished.
Open dining
area,
kitchen,
lounge,
bathroom
and
2 open plan
upstairs
bedrooms.
1st Bedroom
has 2 single
single beds,
2nd bedroom
has a double
bed. Hot
water. What
makes this
venue so
special is the
tranquil
location,
crystal clear
river in which
to bathe and
the
beautifully
spacious
garden,
decorated with
flowering
shrubs, an
array of
colourful
flowers,
organically
grown fruit
and a lawned
area with
picnic tables.
This is the
closest venue
to Melville
Hall Airport,
approx. 1
mile, so a
perfect place
to start and
finish your
Dominica
vacation,
especially if
your flight
arrives late
in the
afternoon or
leaves early
in the
morning.
Places of interest in this locality: The Carib Territory is just a 15
min. drive south. To the NW is Hodges Bay, Calibishie village, Hampstead
Beach and the 20 min. trail to Chaudier Pool on the Hampstead River.
Vehicle
hire
recommended -
Portsmouth 45
minutes,
Roseau 80
minutes.
Room Rates (US$):
(no add-ons
for tax or
service)
per night
1
or 2
persons
US$100.00
additional
persons
US$20.00
for stays of 1
week or more -
each 7th day
is free
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