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Luxury Caribbean home with pool and spectacular ocean views & Charming Cottage
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 5 nights |
Overview
3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, sleeps 7. Cottage sleeps 3.
Villa PassiFlora is a spectacular 3-bedroom home on Dominica's stunning northeast coast, with expansive views and easy access to one of the island's most beautiful beaches. The villa has 3 luxurious bedrooms with private bathrooms, accommodating up to 6 people. The architects and designers have created a luxurious Caribbean environment which maximizes the benefits of the cooling breezes through extensive shaded veranda space onto which all rooms open widely, providing glorious sea and mountain views. Cool in our private pool while taking in magnificent vistas of the sea and coast. You may choose the option of having some prepared meals using a bounty of locally procured seafood, poultry, vegetables and fruit. Throughout the villa, a mix of antiques and art pieces contribute to a unique and beautiful living space. For those lucky enough to experience it, Villa PassiFlora is destined to become a never-to-be-forgotten vacation home! The best costs a bit more! The cottage is for
The cottage is on the Villa PassiFlora property, surrounded by forest, fruit trees and tropical plants, with a view through the forest to the Atlantic Ocean. Privacy has been maintained between the villa and the cottage, which have completely separate entrances.
Exceedingly spacious, the cottage is self-catered, and it has a complete kitchen. The bedroom is designed for a couple or individual, and a third person can use a daybed in the living room. There are front and rear verandahs, and guests are welcome to any fruits growing on the grounds of the cottage. There is even a washing machine in the cottage.
A New Standard of Style and Elegance: Villa PassiFlora is for the traveler who would like to enjoy Dominica in a vacation home of style and elegance still rare on the island. It is an ideal setting for several couples wishing to share a relaxing vacation together, for small groups interested in literary, yoga or culinary retreats or for families without young children. When compared with similar accomodations elsewhere in the Caribbean (there are no comparable accomodations on Dominica), the villa is eminently affordable for the couple or individual who appreciates space, beauty and privacy. For a group it is a bargain. It is for you if you relish the prospect of enjoying the sound of the waves, the feel of the cooling trade winds and the view from one of the most breathtaking spots in the Caribbean. It is a tonic for the senses.
True Value in a Splendid, Caribbean Villa: There are a variety of options for prepared meals using a bounty of locally procured seafood, poultry, vegetables and fruit. Throughout the villa, a mix of antiques and art pieces contribute to a unique and beautiful living space. For those lucky enough to experience it, Villa PassiFlora is destined to become a never-to-be-forgotten vacation home. If you are looking for a simple roof over your head, look elsewhere. If you believe true value lies in a reasonable fare for style, privacy, quality and luxury, you have found your Dominican lodging. If you want accommodations every bit as spectacular and memorable as Dominica itself, Villa PassiFlora is for you!
About Bruce Kaplan
Between us, we juggle lives in neurology, choreography, dance education, Pilates instruction, theater administration... and we have created what we believe is the most beautiful guest house in Dominica.
Bruce Kaplan purchased this villa in 2003
Why Bruce Kaplan chose Dominica
We spent a decade looking for seaside land and homes in Florida, California, the Yucatan, Tobago and the British Virgin Islands. Then we found Dominica. Dominica combines extraordinary-- almost overwhelming-- natural beauty with a sense of adventure and discovery. We are passionate about Dominica!
Amenities
Calibishie Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Guest House
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets not allowed
- smoking allowed ...
- Beach ...
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront ...
- Village ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Safe
- Telephone ...
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
Bathroom 4 - toilet
- All showers have superb Phillipe Starck fixtures.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
- All-cotton sheets used throughout Villa PassiFlora. Each bedroom with en suite bathroom.
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Stereo
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Beach Towels
- Deck / Patio
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
- Daily Maid Service
- Housekeeper
- Staff
- bay/sound
- forests
- rain forests
- reefs
- restaurants
- volcano
- waterfalls
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- massage therapist
- equestrian events
- hiking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(8 traveler reviews)
A wonderful place, highly recommended
Villa Passiflora is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed in. well thought out, wonderfully furnished and wanting for nothing we would love to return. The house in in a stunning location on the beautiful north coat of Dominica. The owners have thought of everything you might need and are helpful and on hand for any information you need before your trip. The on site staff are efficient and friendly, helping with anything whilst you are there.
It really is a special place. Thank you both so much
Dream-Come-True Vacation
Our group of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our week and were sorry to leave. First of all, the architecture and the wood are stunning. The interior decoration is very pleasing, with lots of details we kept noticing.
Everything was very comfortable: beds, towels, sheets, lounge chairs. Bathrooms were great. The kitchen was so well-stocked.
And now the best part: the view! Whenever I came out on 1 of the verandas, the view of the ocean, waves crashing on rocks, lights blinking on Guadaloupe, distant mountains...it took my breath away! We were all pinching ourselves, feeling as if we were dreaming of paradise. And the roar of the waves and the chirping tree frogs would lull us to sleep at night.
The housekeeper and caretakers were all very welcoming and eager to help us in any way. They are unusually sweet people. We enjoyed 1 of Isalene’s scrumptious dinners.
During our stay we did a variety of activities, from hiking to swimming and loved the unspoiled island and the friendly people.
We hope to come back some time.
lozes
magnifique villa avec vue exceptionelle sur l'océan, les chambres sont spacieuses avec salle de bain attenante , trés agréable pour se reposer aprés une bonne journée de rando , nous avons aussi apprécié le sentier juste a coté d e la villa qui mène à une jolie plage très peu fréquenté . Un grand merci a Isaline pour sa gentillesse et ses merveilleux repas, les enfants redemande le poulet d'Isaline. Très bon séjour à refaire
Great time
Beautiful home
The house is very intelligently designed with amazing views yet very limited direct sun . Very complete kitchen. The housekeeper Iso is a joy and makes the stay very easy and fun
There are 2 guard dogs to announce any visitors and give some security.
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Greatly disappointed . . .
We rented Villa PassiFlora for the month of January, 2014. The owner, Bruce, was very responsive and easy to deal with in the confirmation process. We are two women well past retirement age, who escape the cold New England winters every year by renting somewhere each January, and then returning to a villa we have rented for over a decade in the British Virgin Islands.
Let me begin with the location: the view of the Atlantic Ocean from the pool and decks IS spectacular. But since the house faces North, there was not one spot where you could sit in the sun (at least in January), which means the infinity pool stays cold. Even with a 4-wheel drive car, you will find the roads are in awful shape and rental cars have the steering column on the right (British style). The nearest village of Calibishie is quite limited in services and goods, and the locals did not seem particularly friendly.
The Villa is described on the website as a "luxury villa" but it did not meet our experience and expectations with other luxury villas, some found on VRBO. The kitchen was not provisioned with a nice set of dishes (rather all but the cereal bowls and cups and saucers were plastic). There is no dishwasher, coffee maker, outside grill or toaster, and very limited glassware. Most troubling for us, since we are big readers, is the the fact that there were no comfortable reading chairs with lamps or other lighting. In fact the villa's lighting in general is sparse, mostly using wall sconces.
The most serious issue for us was safety. We understand that petty thievery is a problem on many of the islands, but we had never experienced the degree of concern exhibited by these owners. There are two dogs, a Rottweiler and a Pit Bull, who guard the perimeter of the house 24/7. In addition, the owners request that you close, bolt and lock, all of the doors on both levels whenever you leave the premises AND at night. While all of these measures are intended to make guests feel safe, it had the opposite effect on us.
In the end, the above issues were significant enough that we left after three days, despite having paid for the month. I am aware that our experience appears to be the exception, given other rave reviews--many of which influenced our decision to rent the Villa in the first place. My purpose in writing this review is in no way intended to "dis" this property or its owners, but rather to give future renters an additional perspective.
Paradise found
We had the most amazing week in Dominica at Villa Passiflora. The house itself was so much nicer than we had imagined, it is all we had dreamed of in a Carribean destination. Stylish, natural and very comfortable without being ostentatious. You immediately feel at one with your surroundings which are stunning! If you can prise yourself away from the pool and terrace, a short walk takes you to an amazing stretch of coast with interesting rock formations and a lovely beach. The village of Calibishie is charming, authentic and a great place to enjoy the local food. The surrounding vegetation was so lush and beautiful we felt like we were holidaying in a tropical paradise, with amazing walks to waterfalls and stunning beaches, eating coconuts off the beach, and fresh bananas and mangoes from the roadside stalls. Everybody was so friendly, especially the housekeeper who made us feel like family. We were thoroughly charmed by the place and hope to return as soon as we can. Many thanks to all.
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Villa PassiFlora is located in one of the most glorious areas of Dominica. One of the island's loveliest beaches, Pointe Baptiste, is just down our footpath. The other best beaches on Dominica are all just a short drive away. The village of Calibishie, while remaining quaint and very genuinely Caribbean, is somewhat more geared to tourism than most Dominican villages. There is good food at a number of restaurants in a variety of styles and price ranges. This north end of the island is known mainly for beaches, breezes and profound chilling! The heavy duty hikes, such as the Boiling Lake, are mainly at the south end of the island, but the Morne Diablotin hike will challenge anyone, and less arduous hikes can lead to beautiful Chaudiere Pool or involve various segments of the Waitukubuli Trail. Truly, some of the most glorious walks are around the bays immediately accessible from Villa PassiFlora. Scuba out of Portsmouth is just a half hour away; snorkeling is down our paths.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
Rental of the Cottage at Villa PassiFlora is $115 nightly, with 15% off-season discount. Please contact owner or see the Villa PassiFlora website, www.villapassiflora.com, for detailed rates.
Please contact us for discounts with stays longer than 2 weeks. See www.villapassiflora.com for details.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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