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Private,
furnished
accommodation
available for
holiday rental
most
of the above
offer
attractive
discounts for
extended stays
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Where to stay in
Dominica
the EAST COAST
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Dominica's
east coast
receives
prevailing winds
off the Atlantic
Ocean. Much of the
coastline is
rugged and the
roads twist and
climb over many
ridges and cliffs
between frequent
river valleys.
Picturesque coves
nestle between
jagged headlands
and there are the
occasional
stretches of
shallow beach
where the surf
rolls in over
fine, dark,
volcanic sand and
where turtles
often come ashore
to lay their eggs at
night.
Abundant rainfall
nurtures lush
vegetation -
ferns, heliconia,
climbing cheese
plants etc., along
with our
plantations of
coconuts, bananas
and other tropical
produce. From the
Pagua River, the
road weaves south
through the Carib
Territory, where
fruit, freshly
squeezed juices
and local
handicrafts such
as basket weaving
and carvings may
be purchased from
small roadside
kiosks. Beyond
Castle Bruce, the
coast road ends at
Petit Soufriere.
To continue south,
one must head
inland from Castle
Bruce, to bear
left at the first
junction after
passing the
Emerald Pool
Visitor Centre,
rejoining the
coast at the
Rosalie River
mouth. The scenery
along this
southerly stretch
is particularly
striking, as the
many forest clad
mountains within
the Morne Trois
Pitons National
Park tower steeply
above, their peaks
often shrouded by
cloud. Hiking
trails to two of
our most beautiful
waterfalls are
accessed from this
side - the trail
to Sari Sari Falls
is about an hour
each way from
above La Plaine,
and the Victoria
Falls on the White
River (flowing
south east from
the Boiling Lake)
may be reached
from Delices.
Also, from Rosalie
Bat, the road up
and through the
village of Grand
Fond continues as
a hiking trail up
to the Freshwater
Lake, situated at
an altutude of
2,500ft..
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ST.
DAVID'S BAY, CASTLE
BRUCE
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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.
Coffee
River Cottage
: Banana Lama : Rosalie
Bay Resort :
3
Rivers Eco Lodge : Ginger Lily Cottage
: Jungle Bay
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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NEW
INFO SOON
ROSALIE BAY RESORT
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3 RIVERS
/ ROSALIE
FOREST ECO LODGE
Whilst
Rosalie
Forest Eco
Lodge is
described on
our Interior
page, it is
also worth a
mention here,
as it is in
close
proximity to
the south east
coast road -
Rosalie Bay to
Delices. It
comprises part
of the
original 3
Rivers Eco
Lodge plus an
area in the
forest behind
with
treehouses, a
dormitary and
traditional
Carib style
huts. Situated
at the
confluence of
the Stuarts,
Cocoa and
Rosalie
Rivers, not
far from the
eastern
boundary of
the Morne
Trois
Pitons
National Park,
this tranquil
spot is a
great place to
relax in a
hammock, bathe
in river
pools, eat
organically
home grown
produce and
enjoy nature's
birds,
butterflies
and lush
vegetation,
whilst just a
short drive
from the
Atlantic Ocean
with turtle
beaches at
Rosalie Bay,
Riviere
Cyrique and
Laplaine.
Campers are
also welcome.
There
are some
interesting
local trails;
From the
nearby village
of Grand Fond
is a trail
which climbs
up to the
Freshwater
Lake at
2,500ft,
located in the
Morne Trois
Pitons
National Park,
another which
descends to a
scenic
waterfall on
the O'hara
River, and a
lengthy hike
up the Cocoa
River leads to
a series of
small
waterfalls.
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November 2012 update: until further notice
only the Annex (bedsit apartment) is available
Location: near the mouth of
the Layou River, Hillsborough, mid west coast
Brief
Description:
Petini
Layou is a newly completed (2011) guest cottage
situated in a
forest clearing on a large private estate near the
estuary of
Dominica's longest river. The Layou River valley is
an area of
outstanding natural beauty along which, at weekends
and public
holidays, both locals and visitors like to picnic
and swim. The
building comprises a small Annex - bedsit apartment
at the front and the remainder is a spacious open
plan self contained
cottage. The owner currently resides in the main
cottage and the Annex is available for short term rentals of minimum
stay 1 week.
Attractive finishes include tiled floors throughout. Rear door opens onto a covered
outdoor patio with table and chairs. Opening windows with
insect screens and
security bars. The bathroom has a hot water shower. There is no TV, but
there is a selection
of dvd's to watch on your laptop pc along with WiFi
internet.
Telephone
is available for
receiving calls only (cellphones may
also be
hired
with most vehicle rentals). For anyone not taking a
vehicle rental at the airport, pick up may be arranged upon request. In
the event of utility
problems there is a
stand-by generator and rainwater storage tank. The
access road is
unsurfaced and requires
a 4 wheel drive vehicle (which we can arrange for
you to collect at the
airport or ferry dock on arrival in Dominica). A
quiet and secluded
setting where the only sounds you will hear are
those of the birds,
frogs and crickets. No children under age 18. This
venue is intended
for romantic
couples, writers, artists, musicians or business
people seeking a break
from the hustle and bustle of our hectic lifestyles.
Maid service twice
a week. Though there is a
disused quarry in the vicinity it is not visible from the cottage. A good central location,
convenient for exploring the entire
island - Melville Hall Airport 50
minutes, Roseau 20 minutes. Nearby
attractions include wacky Rollers treetops adventure
park and river
tubing on the Layou River. The popular beach at Mero
Village is just a
5 minute drive north and 5 minutes beyond that is Salisbury Beach where scuba
diving
can
be arranged with the East Carib Dive Club.
The east coast can be reached via the Layou Valley
road and Portsmouth
is a 40 minutes drive north, passing on the way the
turn off to
Syndicate Forest on the western slopes of our highest
mountain, Morne
Diablotin (4,774 ft.) and Picard Beach. Approaching
Portsmouth is the
Indian River National Park and beyond
Portsmouth
is the Cabrits peninsular - a National Park with
nature trails and the
historic Fort Shirley - and surrounded by a Marine
National Park.
Comments:
Excellent value. Privacy and solitude. Great central
location.
Rates
(US$):
fully inclusive
per
day (min. stay 7 days)
no children under age 18 years
Annex bedsit ap't
for
1 or 2 persons $70.00
Main
Cottage
unavailable
WiFi internet is available for
any guests with their own laptop pc
Reviews of this venue, once received,
will be posted
on our Guestbook
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NEW
- MAY 2015
NEAR TO MID EAST COAST
BANANA LAMA COTTAGE
Location:
Newfoundland Estate, bordering Cacao River, 2 miles inland from
Rosalie, mid east coast.
Brief Description:
Andy (sea captain and engineer) and Melissa (architect and
chef) have sailed the world whilst captaining the boats of others. On
visiting Dominica, it was not a difficult decision
for them to make to relocate
and call Dominica their permanent home. Having purchased 3 acres of
what was previously a banana farm in one of the most idyllic parts of
the island, they set about building their home in the most ecologically
friendly way possible. First they built a 1 bedroom cottage in which
they have lived whilst building their main home. Both are powered by
solar panels and their drinking water is piped from a natural spring on
the property. Now that the main house is occupied and nearing
completion, the cottage described here is available for short term
rental.
What makes this venue
so special is the tranquil
location, crystal clear river in which to bathe and the beautifully
spacious and well tended garden, decorated with flowering shrubs, an
array of colourful flowers, organically grown fruit and veg. The
Lounge/Dining/Kitchen area is open plan and due to the privacy of the
location opens onto the rear garden below. The bedroom area, however,
may be made secure. Downstream
is the farmer from whom they purchased, immediate neighbours upstream
are an American couple who recently completed their home and beyond
that is nothing but unspoilt primordial rainforest rising up to the
Morne Trois Pitons National Park, which can be reached by various
hiking trails. WiFi internet is available along with 110V outlets for
those with North American appliances. Although the kitchen is fully
equipped and has a barbecue, it may be possible to share some meals
prepared by your hosts, for which there will be a charge.
Vehicle hire
recommended at this location - Charles Douglas (formerly Melville Hall)
Airport 1 hour, Roseau 50 minutes, Rosalie Bay 10 minutes.
We can pre-arrange for a rental vehicle to be
awaiting you at the airport or the Roseau Ferry Terminal on your
arrival in Dominica.
Natural
attractions easily reachable by road - Carib Territory, Emerald Pool,
Morne Trois Pitons hiking trail from Pont Casse, Rosalie Bay where
turtles nest, SariSari Falls hike from Laplaine, Victoria Falls hike
from Delices.
Room Rates (US$): (no add-ons for tax or service)
per night
1 or 2
persons
US$120.00
enjoy
this special introductory rate for as long as it lasts
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GINGER
LILY COTTAGE
Location: Morne Aux Fregates, a small
hamlet in the
heights of
Riviere
Cyrique,
between
Rosalie and La
Plaine, east
coast.
Brief
Description:
A
new, well
constructed
cottage, simply
but tastefully
furnished. 2
bedrooms,
bathroom,
kitchen
lounge/dining
and a generous
covered balcony
on two sides,
accessed from
lounge and
bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has
both double and
single bed,
bedroom 2 has a
double bed.
Cable TV. Hot
water. Garden
slopes steeply
away and is
lawned, with
mature fruit
trees. Elevated
location (approx.
800ft.)
offers panoramic
views towards
the Atlantic
Ocean. There are
some enjoyable
hiking trails in
this locality,
along the Sari
Sari and Rosalie
Rivers and to
the Freshwater
Lake in the
Morne Trois
Pitons National
Park. North of
Riviere Cyrique
is a long
shallow beach,
good for surfing
and below
Riviere Cyrique
is a 'secret
beach' which you
have to climb
down to and
where a splendid
waterfall
cascades into
the Atlantic
Ocean. The
beaches on the
Atlantic
coastline in
this locality
are prime turtle
nesting
areas.
Vehicle
hire
recommended -
Melville Hall
Airport 1 hour,
Roseau 1
hour.
Room
Rates (US$): fully inclusive
Update,
March 2009 - US$75.00 per day
for any stay
of less than 5
days
per night (min. stay 5 days)
1
or 2
persons
US$60.00
additional
persons
US$15.00
Specials:
for
stays
of 7 days or
more - 7th day
free
For
an extended
stay the
weekly rate
diminishes
per week
weeks
1 and
2
US$360.00
weeks
3 and
4
US$300.00
weeks
5 and
6
US$240.00
after
that
US$180.00
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JUNGLE
BAY
Cottage
Resort and Spa
Location: South of the White
River, near
Delices
Brief
Description:
This
all inclusive
resort is set in
55 acres of
coastal forest.
35 hardwood
cottages, with
four poster
beds, mini
fridge, coffee
making
facilities and
private verandah
with hammock,
straddle forest
garden walkways
along sea facing
hillslopes;
Pavillion
Restaurant;
Beach Deck;
Lounge; Gift
Shop; Swimming
Pool; 2 Yoga
Studios; Health
and Beauty Spa
(manicure,
pedicure,
facial, massage
and
aromatherapy).
Weddings catered
for. Local
activities
include
kayaking,
snorkeling and
hiking - a
nearby natural
attraction is
the Victoria
Falls on the
White River
(flowing from
the Boiling
Lake) which
takes about 50
minutes to reach
by hiking trail
from
Delices.
Rates
(US$): last updated: June 2011
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Cottage
&
Breakfast only
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Hi Season: 5th January - 15th May
Note: between
19th Dec and
4th Jan, only
"Jungle-Spa
Pass"
available (min
7 nights stay)
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| Single or double |
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| extra person (under 12 years) |
$35.00
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
$59.00 |
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Mid seasons: 16th May - 31st July
1st
November
- 19th
December
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| Single or double |
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| extra person (under 12 years) |
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
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Low season: 1st August - 31st October
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| Single or double |
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| extra person (under 12 years) |
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
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above rates subject to 10% VAT
15% VAT on all other services.
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"Jungle-Spa
Pass" Unique
Vacation
Package
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Hi Season: 19th December - 15th May
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| Double |
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
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Mid seasons: 16th May - 31st July
1st
November
- 19th
December
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| Single |
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| Double |
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
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1st Aug - 31st Oct
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| extra person (over 12 years) |
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minimum stay - 3 nights
above
rates are
subject to 10%
VAT but are fully
inclusive
of airport ot ferry transfers, cottage
accommodation,
breakfast
lunch &
dinner
including
fresh juices (but
excluding
alcoholic
beverages),
½ hour
massage daily
or other spa
treatment,
daily morning
Yoga class
(weekdays
only) plus
choice of activity
e.g.
snorkeling,
kayaking, or scheduled daily tour e.g. hike to
Boiling Lake
or waterfalls
(but excluding
scuba, whale
watch or
aerial tram)
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7
night
"Wedding Package" |
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Wedding & Honeymoon Packages include your choice of
exotic
romantic on
and off site
locations such
as the beach,
along the
white river or
countless
other unique
locations.
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from $4,426.00 |
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above rates are fully inclusive of everything
applying to "Jungle Spa Pass" plus...
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legal assistance & fees, marriage
officer, groom
boutonniere,
bridal
bouquet,
2-tier wedding
cake,
decorations,
pre-recorded
wedding music,
bottle of
wine, a CD
with digital
wedding
photos,
upgrade to special
Honeymoon
cottage with
premium
oceanview, massage upgrade, breakfast in bed,
candlelight
dinner,
hanmade Carib basket of
fresh fruit on arrival and a bottle of
wine.
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| for shorter wedding packages, simply ad $1,500 to cost
of "Jungle Spa
Pass" |
Honeymooners
only pay a one
time fee of
$299 for an
upgrade to the
"Jungle Spa
Pass" package which includes the
special
Honeymoon
cottage with
premium
oceanview,
handmade Carib
basket of
fresh fruit
and bottle of
wine on
arrival,
romantic
poolside
dinner,
massage
upgrade,
breakfast in
bed
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23-
30 July +
22-29 October
2011
ISLAND
ADVENTURE BOOT
CAMP
Get
FIT
while
exploring the
rainforest
island of
Dominica!
Healthy
eating and
exercise has
never been so
much fun!
"Rustic
Luxury"
New
York Times
"Top
10 Place to
Get Fit"
Sherman's
Travel
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23rd
to
30th July,
2011
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single
double
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$1,827.00
$2,415.00
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to
29th October,
2011 |
single
double |
$1,603.00
$2,275.00 |
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Bootcamp Package includes:
Airport
pick-up
and drop-off,
Accommodations
in private
jungle cottage
(with 1 king
bed or 2
double beds),
All meals and
fresh local
juices, Daily
coaching and
fitness
program with
adventure
activities
around the
island, 3
Pampering spa
treatments,
Yoga, Cooking,
and Drumming
Classes.
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: What to do + see
: Birdwatching
+ Botany : Car
Hire : Property
 
We accept payment by
Mastercard and Visa credit cards
Due to difficulties experienced
with American Exress in Dominica, we
have suspended use of this
facility until merchant conditions improve
Where to stay
in Dominica - island-wide
accommodation
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Contact
us
to book or for further
information
Tel: (767) 449 6233
Nature Island
Destinations Ltd.
P.O. Box
1639,
Roseau,
Commonwealth of
Dominica,
West Indies
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