According to the developer, Secret Bay Resort in Dominica is celebrating its one-year anniversary by launching its new "Residence Program," which allows resort fans on the Nature Island to purchase a villa or "tree house" cottage.
The new Residence Program will provide the resort's highly customized service, which has earned Secret Bay numerous awards in its first year of existence, including inclusion on Travel + Leisure magazine's "It List 2012."
Gregor Nassief, a Dominican-born developer, realized his dream of creating a boutique property on Secret Beach, a cliff-side setting surrounded by lush rain forests. lusail city map
"I knew it was the perfect place for a small-scale, sustainable resort," he adds. "It took more than 15 years to put the property together, but I knew it was the perfect place for a small-scale, sustainable resort." "Our first-year visitors have shown a desire to be a part of this goal, therefore we're selling a small number of villas and bungalows as entire or fractional ownership."
Nassief's commitment to sustainable tourism is shown in the secluded villas and bungalows, which are handcrafted from sustainable hardwoods. On the four-acre property, a maximum of 14 units will be developed, ensuring that the guest experience stays calm and in tune with nature.
A concierge is one of the services provided by Secret Bay's Residence Program, who may organise diving expeditions, restaurant reservations, and pre-stocking units prior to arrival. Personal cooks and even one-man jazz concerts in the quiet of a guest's home away from home are other interesting choices.
The Secret Bay Resort property, which has a low density, overlooks the Caribbean Sea and features two swimming beaches, the Cario River, a sea cave, and two separate microclimates. This small eco-luxury property is located on Dominica's northwest coast, just a 10-minute drive from the beautiful hamlet of Portsmouth and a one-hour journey from the capital Roseau.
The entire resort is designed by award-winning Venezuelan architect Fruto Vivas in a minimalistic, modern Caribbean style. The design enhances the natural beauty of the land while reducing the negative impact on the surrounding environment. Each of the four existing villas and bungalows is tucked beneath the beautiful rainforest canopy of Dominica, providing extraordinary luxuries while maintaining a sense of natural simplicity.
Indoor/outdoor living spaces, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers, a private pool or Jacuzzi, and a balcony with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea are all included in the 2,728-square-foot one- and two-bedroom villas.
The 610-square-foot two-story bungalows, dubbed "luxury tree houses," are nestled amid the trees and have floor-to-ceiling glass windows on both levels that showcase spectacular ocean views and allow natural light to gradually pervade the interiors. The concrete foundations of the apartment are complemented by a one-of-a-kind superstructure made entirely of sustainably sourced Guyanese Greenheart mahogany and constructed to endure storms and earthquakes.
Secret Bay will add eight to ten bungalows and villas under the new Residence Program, which can be purchased as one-twelfth fractional shares or deeded whole-ownership. The offering will be a real estate interest, allowing owners to utilize or rent their weeks individually or through the operator.
Housekeeping and laundry services are provided, as well as 24-hour security, concierge services such as grocery pre-stocking, high-speed wireless Internet access, a Kindle with selected daily newspapers, adventure equipment (mountain bikes, kayaks, yoga mats, snorkeling and swimming gear), and a safe for personal belongings. The resort personnel may arrange you other amenities such as airport transportation, day excursions, and personal chefs.
Dominica is one of the Caribbean's hidden beauties, despite being surrounded by tourist. Due to its plethora of natural splendors, it is known as the "Nature Island," with 365 rivers, the world's second-largest boiling lake, a lush jungle, volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, and black and white sand beaches. A large portion of the island is protected by National Parks, one of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Despite being one of the Caribbean's largest islands (291 square miles), it is also one of the most sparsely populated (72,660). It has half the population of Barbados despite being twice the size. It's also one of the few islands where some of the pre-Colombian people has survived.