Calibishie, Dominica Vacation Rental
Guest Comments:
2010 Guest Comments
Randy and Lisa (On their second stay with us)
WE had a great time and would like to Thank You for a wonderful place to stay! We just like being in a house and having all the amenities we are used to having at home. That’s what we get with the Belle Cote Villa! Thanks so much for a wonderful place to “live” for the time we get to spend in Dominica. Hampstead & Batibou beaches are the BEST!!!!!
Nicole
Belle Cote is Outstanding and I would definitely say that it is well worth it. The people and the atmosphere are amazing and the views from the house are breath taking. It was very clean and everything that I needed before going to the store was there, that was very helpful. The beach was amazing - It was peaceful and very relaxing. I really enjoyed my stay and am actually planning to come back in October. Thank you for opening this wonderful place to vacationers.
Matt and Hayley
Belle Cote was better than our expectations and
Roe and Crew
We loved your place and hope to return again next year when we bring our medical missions and gospel concerts to the island. We have property in Dominica but can't afford to build yet but when we do, we hope we can built a house as nice, cozy, comfortable and beautiful as yours. American comfort in Dominica and we loved Rosie.
Jose and Crew
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Dominica. Belle Cote Villa is fabulous and far exceeded our expectations!!! Thanks so much for allowing us to stay there. We loved the environmentally friendly set-up. The living arrangements are extremely comfortable and well maintained. Rosie is a true gem and she is extremely efficient. It's a steep path down to the beach but it is well worth it. Great place to stay!!!
John's Group
We enjoyed our trip very much. We would highly recommend the villa. Thank you for allowing us to use it.
Andy and Crew
We are thoroughly enjoying our time in your beautiful, well-equipped home in the Nature Isle. After staying in 3 places on island last year during our vacation, I must say that I was overwhelmed when I first entered your magnificent home. Everything is so well-planned for our comfort and enjoyment! It is truly a pleasure to stay here. As I love to cook, especially with all the wonderful fresh ingredients of the islands, your "chef's kitchen" is a special treat. Last year I was literally eaten alive by "no-see-ums" (local bugs:)) but have not had that problem at all in your house. Thank You so much for everything.
2009 Guest Comments
Herb and Crew
We had a wonderful time at your villa and we wrote a detailed description of our stay in your guestbook. We've rented several villas in various Caribbean islands and this is by far the best. A Terrific Place - come experience it for yourself.
Sivya and Gary
We enjoyed our stay at the Villa and found the Dominican people extremely nice, helpful and friendly. Loved Batibou Beach, when we finally found it. Swam in Hodge Bay and loved snorkeling in Champagne Bay. Found the "easy" hike down to Chaudiere Pool a bit daunting for us spring chickens. Nice hike to the Emerald Falls. Bought a fresh fish (Magritte) at Marigot and cooked at home for two nights. That was great. You have picked a wonderful spot to retire! The best equipped of the many villas we have rented in the past. Enjoy it!
Carolyn and Family
The villa is very comfortable and is well located. The walk down to the beach is a little tough for unfit people, but there are easier beaches within a very short driving distance. The kitchen has lots of amenities – whole meals can be cooked there. It’s truly like a home away from home. It’s ideal for a family who isn’t ready to go the eco route and do without TV and other comforts – such a family can explore scenic Dominica during the day, but come home to familiar comfort every night. We loved how you had a collection of videos, DVDs, CDs and books. We actually took the Eagles CD in the jeep with us when we were sightseeing, as we hadn’t thought to bring our own music! It was also nice that you had pool stuff, snorkeling stuff etc. – it really was like a home. The master shower was awesome! The living room was very comfortable – the kids fought constantly over who got that lovely soft blanket you have on the couch! We would stay there again for sure.
Jennifer and Family
We had a wonderful time.
Dawn, Mark and Family
Highly recommend, great house, full of amenities and beautiful view with a pool as a bonus. Washer and dryer a plus, since we scuba dive, not much room left for clothes so only having to pack a few and being able to wash mid week was great. Rosie, Walsh and the beaches were also great.
Hanne, Soren and Family from Denmark
We had a fantastic stay at your lovely big house! A house that has so much. Were greeted by Rosie, who is so sweet. The things she had for us were so great, total luxury to arrive late at night not to worry about food, beer, coffee etc.
The surroundings were great; the diving with Cabrits diving center was great. Wendy took us to boiling lake and we had a fantastic hike! I just loved the way that you can have so much nature and beaches to yourselves. I just hope it will stay that way and that they don't build a big resort or two! Thank you so much for letting us rent your lovely place.
Tim and Carrisa (Honeymooners)
The villa is awesome and island is amazing. The scenery is great, and it is a very relaxing place. It has just about anything you could want or need. Rosie is amazing; she did so much to help us out while we were there! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful place with us. We hope that we can return sometime in the future!
Billy, Suzie and Crew
We had a wonderful time staying at your villa. We had everything we needed to make some wonderful homecooked meals on the grill and to relax by the pool. There were 4 of us and we had more than enough room to spread out. We ate twice at the Red Rock Inn down the road and both times were delicious. Rosie was very patient and helpful. My husband, Billy, snorkeled out to the island but the rest of us were content to do some beach combing and river exploring in the area below the villa. We all wish our stay could have been longer.
Herb and Carol
I just wanted to send you my own little "thank you" for providing such a magnificent place to stay in your gorgeous Dominica. The layout was perfect and we were able to enjoy the little table on the balcony outside the living room even when the rains were heavy on the other side of the house. Rosie and Nigel were so nice to meet and know they were around. Your kitchen was perfect. The birds and the flowers around the house were so pleasant. I loved hearing the birds first thing in the morning and listening to the palm trees reacting, shall we say, to the winds, every night.
The only complaint I have about your heaven-on-earth residence, is that I will never be satisfied if we ever rent a private house from anyone, ever again, anyplace!!! Your standards are off the charts!!!
Mark and Crew
We had a great time on the island and I have already told several people that are planning a trip next year. I'm sure they will use your villa based on our recommendations.
Bill and Barbara from Canada (stayed 3 months this year)
Having spent 3 months living in this wonderful house I heartily recommend staying there. The best part of the villa without a doubt was Rosie. She made our stay enjoyable and effortless. The villa is in a great location and without a doubt Calibishie is the best location in Dominica. We hope that everyone else enjoys it as much as we did. Damn I miss the place. Pat and Family you have a found a great place to retire. Can’t wait to get back there.
Joe and Carol
Perfect for a family or group.
Barbara and Bob
The villa itself is on a spectacular bluff where the ocean breezes blow all the time and the scenery is majestic! Beaches within walking distance of the villa were the cleanest and most unspoiled. We had the beaches to ourselves! You've got the perfect setting. It's truly an unspoiled island. While renting a car will get you around, be sure to walk and talk to folks as you go. They shared crops with us and told us how to cook them. They told us a lot about life in Dominica.
Daniel and Maria, on their second stay with us
Thank you again for the welcome and for allowing us to use your beautiful villa. The days looked much brighter under the palm trees and blue skies. We plan to go back next year at the same time. We have nothing but praise for the villa and the island.
Odile and Yves, on their second stay with us
The villa is just perfect. Even with the opening some new places to stay, Belle Cote Villa is still the best place to stay in Dominica. You both did a great job in each room and Deb...Love your voluptuous curtains all over the house. We did not need the AC at all. The beaches are as beautiful as ever. Thank you for making available to us all kinds of books about the Island, including the Morgan Freeman’s cookbook.
2008 Guest Comments
Arno and Family from Germany
We had houses at Guadeloupe and at Martinique - also beautiful houses, but your house was the best one. I will recommend it to all of my friends.
Stephen and Family (of Ross Medical Student)
We had a wonderful time at the villa. I have stayed at several Dominican locations and this was by far the nicest. We enjoyed all aspects. Rosie was very cordial, the villa was emaculate, and the location beautiful. I hope you have availability on my next trip.
Thank you
Jeanette, Brandon and Crew
We were absolutely thrilled with our stay in Dominica. Everything about Belle Cote Villa speaks of relaxation! The ceiling fans throughout the house created a wonderful breeze that is supplemented by the cool wind coming off of the water—I never even turned the air conditioning on in my room! This is truly a home—the vaulted ceilings, huge kitchen and comfortable living room all combined to make me feel completely at ease. After just a couple of days at Belle Cote, I felt more relaxed than I have in months. The pool is another bonus and we loved having the patio space to sip a rum punch while reading. It was so terrific to have so many beaches near Belle Cote. Hodges Beach, where we snorkeled in the mornings, is just a very short walk from the front door. We also loved Pointe Baptiste beach (another short walk from the house)—the waves are terrific! We also really appreciated having the television and Internet access when feeling lazy and we wanted to stay home to relax. I was so happy there that I could barely put myself on the plane to leave. We can’t wait to get back to Belle Cote and we're literally counting the months until we can return.
John, Wendy and Family
This is an amazing island and the accommodations were superb.
Scott and Maggie
We had a wonderful time and wished we could have stayed longer! The Villa was great, we felt absolutely comfortable there. It’s definitely something to experience at least once. Rosie was Great! The island itself is a true treasure!
Randy and Lisa
We had an AWESOME time!!! And Belle Cote Villa was exceptional!
It was everything we expected plus some!!!!! Who else would have cold Kuboli's waiting in the fridge???? Rosie was great & very informative. Nigel is the "happiest guy in the world!" and MacEntyre was very nice. You have a wonderful staff. We felt like family when we left! Thank you so much for sharing your villa! What a view!!! What a home!!!
We absolutely fell in love with Dominica and can't wait to come back! A gorgeous island with the nicest people on the face of the earth! We hope it never changes!!!! STAY 2-3 Weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica (from Dominica) and her Family from Ireland
Belle Cote Villa is a home away from home, located in one of the most beautiful villages on the island with great beaches and amenties close by. I love Calibishie and knowing that Belle Cote is in Calibishie makes Calibishie even more welcoming. Mia, my dog came along and she even loved it, so Belle Cote is for everyone. The house is amazing, Pat and Deb had a vision and their decor and style show through. You Guys got great taste!!! I love Belle Cote and Everything it offers. I will be back sooner rather than later.
Stew, Lee and Kristi
Pack light, shop every day (you can get almost anything you need), enjoy the people of the island and enjoy the house, it is awesome. Last but not least be careful driving. Thanks for a week to remember.
Laurie, Jim and Kids
This is a wonderful house in a great neighborhood. We loved everything! We had so much fun and were incredibly comfortable in the house and with the people in town! Thanks so very much for providing us with a dream vacation!
Gregg and Shari
From what we saw in the top 1% of accommodations on the island. We would highly recommend it to those who understand Dominica is a great island to get away from resort life. The guest book is giving great suggestions.
Anita and Family
The Villa is the most comfortable accommodation that we saw on the island. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Pete and Liz
I recommend the villa highly. We had a wonderful time and I thank you for your welcome basket, it was a very nice addition, and for your hospitality. Rosie was terrific. Overall, our experience in Dominica was a 10. It was the adventure of a lifetime and we all can't wait to come back. The native people are so friendly. I've traveled extensively in the Caribbean and Dominica is my favorite island. A total thumbs up on Belle Cote Villa.
Dolores and Doyle
It's the best place to stay in the Calibishie/Northeast coast area! Definitely book it if it's available. Rosey and Nigel are very sweet and helpful.
Valerie and Stephen
Belle Cote Villa and location far surpassed our expectations on
Odile and Yves
Do not hesitate, Go for at least 2 weeks, the Island spirit grows on you and there is a lot to see. A lot of driving on tricky roads, beautiful Atlantic deserted beaches, the food is not great, the rain is always present but the sun also, don't expect typical Caribbean beaches, don't expect to go out at night with your latest sexy skirt, enjoy the most beautiful rain forest on earth and the most unspoiled island in the Caribbean, you will find the people of Dominica very genuine, welcoming, generous and very friendly. The Belle Cote Villa is the most comfortable accommodation you will find on the entire Island with a view of the Ocean to die for when you wake up in the morning.
Thanks to our favorite "Pirates of the Caribbean" Pat and Deb who brought together luxury and wildness.
Daniel and Maria
The house is terrific and very well equipped. Go for it!!
Catherine and Steven
Definitely stay there. The accommodations are superior to those I have had in the past on the island and the location is great.