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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
:
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
$100.00
Minimum
stay
3 days. Every
7th day
free
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WINDBLOW
ESTATE
Location:
1
mile west of
Calibishi
village, NE
coast.
Brief
Description:---A
modern 3 storey
apartment block
completed in
December 1999, set
on a
ridge
with an aspect
towards the
Atlantic Ocean. A
high,
breezy location
where air
conditioning is
not necessary,
enjoying views
both of the sea
and forest. Three
apartments - all
have a fully
equipped kitchen
cum Lounge/ Dining
Area, bathroom,
ceiling fans,
insect
screens, tiled
floors and a
generous balcony
with sea view. Two
apartments
have one bedroom,
the third two
bedrooms and two
bathrooms, one
en-suite,
and a wrap-around
balcony facing
north and east.
Each bedroom has
one
double
bed. Futon
available to sleep
up to 2 additional
persons in each
cottage.
In the gardens are
two barbeque
facilities, each
by a concrete
table
with
bench seats. A
caretaker/
security person
resides on the
property in a
separate building.
A 15 minute walk
to the
nearest
beach. Reached
via an
unsurfaced road
- vehicle hire
(4x4)
recommended.
Portsmouth 12
miles, Melville
Hall Airport 12
miles).
Rates
(US$)
including 10%
VAT (no
service
charge)
--------High
Season
- Dec 1 - May 31
One
bedroom
Apartment
$80.00 per day
(+10%)
=
$88.00
Two
bedroom
Apartment
$125.00 per day
(+10%)
=
$137.50
--------Low
Season
- Jun 1 - Nov 30
One
bedroom
Apartment
$75.00 per day
(+10%)
=
$77.50
Two
bedroom
Apartment
$100.00 per day
(+10%)
=
$110.00
--------*
every 7th night
free
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CALIBISHIE
LODGES
| .....................Calibisie
Lodges |
Location:---------Calibishie,
NE
coast.
Brief
Description:--A
small and
intimate guest
resort at the
eastern edge
of Calibishi
Village,
completed in
September
2001,
comprising
three two
storey
bungalows,
each
floor being a
self contained
flat with
bedroom and
lounge with
double
bed
settee,
bathroom,
fully equipped
kitchen and
balcony with
north
westerly
aspect towards
forested
hillslopes
behind
Calibishi.
Bathrooms in
top
units
have bath and
shower, those
in GF units
have shower
only. Each
unit has
ceiling fans,
insect
screened
windows,
hanging bed
nets and
television.
Telephone
calls may be
made from the
office.
Restaurant,
Bar, Swimming
pool. Small
boat available
for short
excursions.
Calibishi's
stores,
cafe
and beach are
just a short
walk. A 10
minute walk
east lies the
Grand
Baptiste
Bay and beyond
that, Hodges
Bay, good for
snorkelling.
Proximity to
Melville
Hall makes
this a
convenient
spot to
commence your
stay if you
arrive
late
in the day and
wish to avoid
a long drive
or taxi ride
across the
island
as soon as you
arrive.
Portsmouth 14
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 10
miles.
Note:-
each
apartment can
accommodate
up to 4
persons.
Rates
(US$):--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
$180.00 per
day
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DOMINICA'S
SEA
VIEW APARTMENTS
CALIBISHIE
| Calibishie
-
view from
apartments |
Location:--------Calibishie,
NE
coast.
Brief
Description:-This
recently
constructed 2
storey block
of the 5 fully
furnished
apartments
is on a
hillslope
overlooking
Calibishie
village and a
beautiful
stretch
of Dominica's
northern
coastline. On
a clear day
the French
island of
Mari
Gallant can be
seen with
Guadeloupe in
the distance.
The upper
floor
has
3no. 1 bedroom
apartments and
the ground
floor 2no. 2
bedroom
apartments,
each has
living room with
TV, bathroom, shower and a
fully equipped
kitchenette.
The upper
units have a
south balcony
overlooking
the banana
and
coconut
fields. All
have a north
veranda
overlooking
Calibishie and
the ocean.
Each
first
floor
apartment will
accommodate
2 persons
whilst the
ground floor
apartments
will
accommodate up
to 4
persons.
Calibishi's
stores, cafe
and beach are
a 15 minute
walk.
Proximity to
Melville
Hall makes
this a
convenient
spot to
commence your
stay if you
arrive
late
in the day and
wish to avoid
a long drive
or taxi ride
accross the
island
as soon as you
arrive.
Portsmouth 14
miles,
Melville Hall
Airport 10
miles.
Rates
(US$):--fully
inclusive
-----
---------------------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 |
$540.00 |
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RED
ROCK HAVEN
Location:-----------Pointe
Babtiste,
near
Calibishi, N E
coast.
Brief
Description:-----Beachfront property
on
4 acres. |
NEW
INFORMATION coming
soon
NEW -
June 2011
HODGES VIEW COTTAGE
Location:---------Dubique,
approx 2
km. east of Calibishi,
NE coast.
Brief
Description:---A
recently
completed self
contained
cottage of
solid
construction,
tastefully
furnished.
Open plan
lounge/
Dining/
Kitchen opens
onto a
rear balcony
which offers a
great view of
the Atlantic
Ocean. Will
accommodate up
to 4 persons
in 2 double
bedrooms, one
with double
bed,
one with two
singles.
Bathroom with
shower. A 10
minute walk to
quiet
sheltered
beach and
river
at Hodges Bay and 20
minute walk to
Calibishi
village, which
has grocery
stores, bars
and places to
eat. On the
way
to Calibishie
are
alternative
beaches at Red
Rock Haven and
Pointe
Baptiste.
Approx. 15
minutes drive
from Melville
Hall Airport.
Vehicle
hire
recommended
for exploring
the island,
which we will
be pleased to
arrange for
you on arrival
at your port
of
entry along
with your
reservation.
Rates
(US$): --fully
inclusive
Summer 1 May-30 Nov
Winter 1 Dec-30 April
Daily
$90.00
$110.00
Weekly
$540.00
$700.00
Special
introductary
offer
for
all bookings
accepted
at this
venue by
Nature Island
Destinations
up to 31st
October 2011
10%
discount for
stay of 5 days
or more
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NEW - June 2011
SUNRISE
GARDENS
Location:---------Dubique,
approx 2
km. east of Calibishi,
NE coast.
Brief Description:---A
modern 2
storey
building
offering two
self contained
self catering
apartments. Upper Suite
#1 has 2
bedrooms, one
with kingsize
bed, the other
with
queensize.
Lower Suite #2
has 1
bedroom with
kingsize bed.
Both have
lounge with
futon for
extra sleeping
space, TV,
radio, dvd
& cd
players,
generous
balcony with
sea view,
a well
equipped
kitchen,
bathroom with
shower &
stand fans.
Both
110V &
240V power
outlets,
wireless
internet,
complimentary
cell
phone on
request. Laundry
facilities.
Barbeque in
garden. A 10 minute walk to qiet
sheltered
beach and
river
at Hodges Bay
and 20 minute
walk to
Calibishi
village, which
has grocery
stores, bars
and places to
eat. On the
way
to Calibishie
are
alternative
beaches at Red
Rock Haven and
Pointe
Baptiste.
Approx. 15
minutes drive
from Melville
Hall Airport.
Vehicle
hire
recommended
for exploring
the island,
which we will
be pleased to
arrange for
you along with
your
reservation.
Rates (US$): --fully inclusive
Summer 1 June-30 Nov
Winter 1 Dec-31 May
Suite #1
Daily
$80.00
$110.00
Weekly
$480.00
$660.00
Suite #2
Daily
$90.00
$135.00
Weekly
$540.00
$810.00
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| Please
note that the
above two
venues - Hodges
View
Cottage
and Sunrise
Gardens
- are close
neighbours, so
could together
cater for
parties of up
to 10
persons.
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NEW - JUNE 2011
COFFEE
RIVER
COTTAGE
See
special
introductary
offer below
Location:
Melville Hall
Estate, north
east
coast.
Brief Description:
Steve &
Sandra
migrated from
Canada in 1996
to make
Dominica their
new home. They
purchased 5
acres of a
banana
plantation
bordering a
river on which
they built
their home.
More recently
they completed
the
first of 2
cottages, to
accommodate
visitors to
Dominica. The
cottage
is well
designed and
constructed,
tastefully
finished and
furnished.
Open dining
area,
kitchen,
lounge,
bathroom
and
2
open plan
upstairs
bedrooms.
1st Bedroom
has 2 single
single
beds, 2nd
bedroom has a
double bed.
Hot water.
What makes
this venue so
special is the
tranquil
location,
crystal clear
river in which
to bathe
and the
beautifully
spacious
garden,
decorated with
flowering
shrubs,
an array of
colourful
flowers,
organically
grown fruit
and a lawned
area with
picnic tables.
This is the
closest venue
to Melville
Hall
Airport,
approx. 1
mile, so a
perfect place
to start and
finish your
Dominica
vacation,
especially if
your flight
arrives late
in the
afternoon or
leaves early
in the
morning.
Vehicle
hire
recommended -
Portsmouth 45
minutes,
Roseau 80
minutes.
Room Rates (US$):
fully
inclusive
per
night
1
or 2
persons
US$150.00
additional
persons
US$20.00
for
stays
of 1 week or
more - each
7th day is
free
Special
introductary
offer
for
limited period
only
HALF
PRICE on all
bookings
accepted by
Nature Island
Destimations
i.e.
just US$75.00
per night for
2 whilst this
offer is
displayed.
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