Secret Bay Estate, Dominica, Caribbean Vacation Rental

A six-star all-villa rainforest resort experience, featuring 10 secluded clifftop residential-style villas with private plunge pools, dedicated villa hosts, on-call concierge, fine dining, chefs and guides, wellness facilities, night and day access to beaches, endless adventures on the unspoiled nature island, and experiences curated just for you. The embodiment of transformational travel, guests disconnect from everyday life, reconnect with themselves and their partner and develop a real connection with the destination by virtue of the food they eat, the people they meet and the memories they take home.

This ultimate hideaway experience that can accommodate up to 30 adults and 6 children in 10 independent villas. Children under 18 require a liability waiver. The estate is located on elevated, sloping land, near cliff edges and do not have safety measures or barriers of any kind for children nor is there a lifeguard. Secret Bay is the first and only property in Dominica and just the eighth property in the Caribbean to join Relais & Châteaux, the most prestigious association of luxury hotels and restaurants in the world.

The luxury resort features an intimate collection of private, fully-appointed, sustainably-crafted clifftop villas, set amidst a dramatic rainforest promontory overlooking the azure Caribbean Sea, and includes: Residential-style villas, each with indoor and outdoor living spaces, back-yard gardens, tropical hardwoods, private plunge pools and fully-appointed European bathrooms and gourmet kitchens with state-of-the-art Siemens appliances. Personal travel concierge, dedicated villa hosts, on-call chefs, guides and adventure concierge. A centrally-located, sit-down restaurant offering locally-sourced fare, in addition to our trademark in-villa dining and personalized kitchen pre-stocking services. Wellness pavilion that serves as a riverside destination for intimate wellness classes. Serene treehouse-style spa offering an array of solo and couple treatments. Enjoy two secluded beaches. Included is complimentary access to paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, GoPros, high-speed Wi-Fi and smart-home technology on each villa’s iPhone, Kindle and Apple TV.

Villa hosts go far and above the typical housekeeping duties one finds at a traditional resort, they are personally responsible for arranging and maintaining guests’ holiday desire. A personal iPhone is provided so that guests can contact their villa host from anywhere on the island. They will set a dinner table, light candles and serve meals, schedule spa treatments, arrange transportation by land or sea or even run a hot bath with eucalyptus oil.

Villa rates include a complimentary Organic Breakfast Basket, filled with a supply of farm fresh eggs, organic fruit, homemade granola, yogurt, bread, jam, dried fruit and local lemongrass and cocoa teas (replenished on request for the guests’ duration of stay).

Our concierge will create personalized itineraries for your stay with us, arranging everything from yoga at the Bwa Mang Wellness Pavilion to couple’s massage at the tree-top Gommier Spa or exhilarating adventure in the mountainous landscape of Dominica. Your dedicated villa attendant will be on call and will provide discreet service, allowing you to experience the perfect balance of romance, privacy and pampering. Complementary smart-home technology on each villa’s iPhone, Kindle and Apple TV.

DINING:

Part of the luxury of staying at Secret Bay is the fresh, sustainable cuisine you’ll encounter during your stay, satisfying the mind and body in one dream holiday. Whether you choose to dine in-villa or at our open-air restaurant, each meal is ethically prepared by our executive chef who reimagines fresh, vibrant ingredients that are foraged right here on property or sourced from nearby fishers and farmers markets. Tables are arranged six feet apart. It is this innovative, hyperlocal culinary concept that allows for a more intimate and traceable connection between guests and land, earning Secret Bay its reputation as a leader in sustainable food tourism.

If dining in-villa, the guest’s personal villa host can serve meals, or they may schedule a cooking class with the executive chef. We believe food is our greatest source of health and vitality and, thus, our culinary journey is largely based on wholesome eating. Our fresh, clean, local and sustainable meals are as nutrient rich as they are delicious, and our Executive Chef has a unique focus on superfoods. Healthy juices and smoothies are offered in addition to daily immune-boosting shots, native herbal teas, local bush remedies and even superfood-fortified cocktails.

SPA:

The resort’s Gommier Spa is a three-walled treetop retreat enveloped in nature overlooking the sea that was designed exclusively to pamper individual guests or couples. As such, there are no shared spaces with other guests. With wellness and self-care being paramount, treatments are designed to relax the mind and soothe the soul. Spa experiences and yoga are also available on guests’ expansive private decks.

NATURE ISLAND EXPLORATION:

Dominica has an exceptionally verdant and diverse ecosystem, just begging to be explored. It is from this ecosystem that residents and travellers receive constant exposure to beneficial minerals, good bacteria and the fundamentally important free electrons that cover the Earth’s surface — not to mention pure drinking water and a nutrient-rich local diet. Dominica’s small population and low density allow us to effectively manage guests’ off-site adventures, allowing total freedom and wonderment while exploring the island.

All guest experiences are conducted through private tours specially designed to minimize outside contact. One driver, who also serves as a tour guide, is assigned throughout each guest’s stay and excursions are arranged by the concierge. Guests have the option of taking along packaged meals during excursions but may also dine off property at pre-approved locations, all verified by our Team.

COVID & SANITATION PROTOCOLS:

Dominica is rated as one of the top fifteen COVID-19 recovering countries in the world. With no evidence of community spread, the island has effectively managed a 100% recovery rate and implemented broad social distancing, testing, monitoring and treatment protocols proven to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

All travellers to Dominica must submit a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 recorded within 24-72hrs prior to arrival, along with an online health questionnaire at least 24hrs prior to arrival in Dominica. On arrival, travellers will undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check and a rapid test screening prior to standard immigration and customs processing. On-island, visitors are required to stay at a certified ‘Safe in Nature’ property and are free to explore by land and sea on approved ‘Safe in Nature’ experiences.

Guests arrive to thoroughly cleaned and disinfected villas including linens that have been transported in sealed bags, drapery sanitized using a fabric steamer, and electronics disinfected with 70% alcohol-based solution. After guest departure, the villa is misted with electrostatic spray for maximum cleaning/sanitizing in addition to standard cleaning practices. Also, touchless hand sanitizer dispensers are placed at multiple locations on the property. The resort makes use of WHO-approved cleaning and sanitizing procedures. All sanitizing chemicals and cleaning agents are environmentally friendly and are supplied by our partner Ecolab International.

GREEN & CLEAN PRACTICES:

We are a Green Globe Certified property with a deep commitment to sustainability. In addition to having built the resort to be in harmony with nature, staff employ ‘green’ standard operating procedures and sanitization practices, which protect guests and staff as well as our precious island. All cleaning is executed with the use of EPA approved eco-friendly products from Ecolab International while wearing branded washable face masks and biodegradable gloves. Hand sanitizer is produced on-site and dispensed from sanitized glass containers.

Our Zero Waste policy includes recycling, reusing, active composting of food waste and the use of eco-friendly cutlery, crockery and glassware are all common practice. The property includes organic backyard gardens at each villa as well as an organic farm which caters to the fresh food needs of the Zing Zing Restaurant and kitchen. Each villa includes a Culligan Water Filtration System, which guests may drink from branded takeaway borosilicate water bottles as a means of enforcing its zero-tolerance policy for single-use plastic.

GETTING HERE:

Daily scheduled flights connect to Dominica’s Douglas Charles Airport (DOM) from neighboring islands like Barbados, St Maarten and Puerto Rico. Legacy carriers like American Airlines, Delta, jetBlue and British Airways, operate codeshare agreements with our regional airlines, allowing purchase of a single itinerary and baggage check through to Dominica.

Dominica, not the Dominican Republic, is the largest of the Windward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Dubbed “The Nature Island,” this independent, English-speaking country has a landscape with much to be explored, including the Caribbean’s longest hiking trail, the world’s second-largest boiling lake and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The island is also recognized amongst the top 10 dive destination in the world. Beyond the sun, sand and sea of a typical Caribbean holiday, Dominica visitors are integrated within an authentic cultural experience, where friendly local interaction—whether browsing the farmer’s markets, hiking or dining off resort grounds—is common. Because the island is off the beaten path, it is sought after for the enlightening and transformative experiences it imparts.

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Check-in: after 3:00PM

Check-out: before 11:00AM

Non-smoking villa

Children require a liability waiver

5 night minimum mid-December till mid-April

3 night minimum mid-April till mid-December

10% Government tax

10% Gratuity

Refundable damage deposit

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice