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Newfoundland Estate | Rosalie, Dominica
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Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Battle, East Sussex
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“A back to nature experience”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011
1
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We stayed in Rose Cottage for eight days in early February 2011. It is secluded whilst being close to the office and restaurant/bar facilities. Rose Cottage is basically a large wooden structure, with cooking facilities, double bed, table, chairs and chest of drawers. There is a small ensuite shower room with toilet and washbasin. It has a large verandah with table and chairs and a hammock. There was no need to close the large windows, which allowed a through-draught of refreshing air and an occasional bird, interested in finding any food left out, to pass through.

Jem, the owner, and Websom helped to make our stay memorable. They went out of their way to help us when we found our jeep to be unroadworthy and when we managed to get ourselves lost whilst hiking in the surrounding rainforest. On the later occasion, many of the locals from the village of Grand Fond, helped to get us safely back and we became firm friends.

We ate some nights in the restaurant, the food cooked to order by a local chef, Steve. The food was good if somewhat pricey. On other occasions we ate out at lunch times and had a snack in the evening whilst sitting on our verandah, watching the fireflies romancing, listening to the crickets and tree frogs, plus the sound of the nearby river. It was magical and romantic.

As it got dark by about 6.30 p.m. we tended to go tobed quite early, especially as the electricity from the solar panels did not seem to last too long sometimes, and we resorted to candles and torches. Although a mosquito net was provided, we did not use it. Despite being in the middle of a rain forest we did not get bitten. There is a lovely secluded natural pool near the property, part of one of the three rivers that flow close by.

Rosalie Three Rivers Eco Farm is definitely a no frills place to stay but it allows you to experience Dominican nature at its best and make good friends as well. Thank you Jem and Websom.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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St. John's, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Reasonable option for camping”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2010
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people found this review helpful

We found this a convenient place from which to explore the central island. We wanted to camp out and we were not aware of other options for doing that in Dominica. There are some cabins up in trees that look kind of cool but they have tin roofs and, since it rains a lot, I don't expect it would be a good place to sleep.

The kitchen, toilet facilities, showers, etc. were very basic and the proprietor doesn't pretend otherwise. This is a very basic kind of place in a small country with a relatively pristine tropical environment. If you want to experience raw eco-friendly this is the place. If you want comfort, go somewhere else.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Concord, California
1 review
“Awesome!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2010

I spent 2 weeks at 3 Rivers Dominica/Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge with my 16 year old son and we had a great time. The views from our rooms were phenomenal and the people that work at the lodge were truly delightful. My son hiked in the rain-forest above the lodge and even though he got lost and it rained, he truly enjoyed his hike and posted about it on Facebook. The owner, Jem Winston, invited us for dinner and made a sumptuous chicken curry using fresh papayas from the trees on the grounds. There was a grown donkey as well as a 6 months old donkey that were very friendly and tied out around the grounds to act as organic fertilizers and minimize the need to cut the grass. This lodge has put a lot into conducting their lodge as an "eco lodge". I recommend it to anybody if they want to experience nature and great people!

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MEMPHIS
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“One place you have to visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2010

This definitly on place that you have to visit in you lifetime. There are severa waterfalls within walking distance. There are also beautiful and invigoration rivers nearby to take a dip in whenever you have the craving. The food is simply satisfying. They never serve the same thing, so you get a good variety of the local dishes made by a local cook. The staff are all very sweet and welcoming. There are several accommodations From small and intimate to group size. For the more rugged there are also tents. For the ones who would like to stay close to the dining area I suggest the cute little cabin. For the more adventurist i reccomend the tree houses. They are breathtaing. You truly feel like you are in a fairytale.For those who would like to go on more adventures, you don't have to go far by foot or by car. The island is small so journeys do not take too long. Go out and enjoy the beauty and the culture of the island. There is plenty out there. During your stay, there is nothing to worry about. They truly make you experience your vacation to the extreme.
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  • Stayed June 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Guadeloupe
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wouldn't recommand it off-season”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2009
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This place might be nice when some attention is given to its cleanliness and upkeep of the premises, but that's not what we experienced with my girlfriend this summer. We slept in a tent, in the campsite up the hill, which would be a nice place for anyone who wants to take a break from the city life. Sure, in the Caribbean, august is very rainy, especially in the heights of Rosalie, and we were the only customers, but that does not excuse the dirtiness of the kitchen, the pair of underwear abandoned in the shower (once again we were the only ones in the camp...), the unserviceable lightbulbs in the forest, the campsite plastic covers which were obviously set in place a month ago or so and not fixed properly for the arrival of new people...
Actually we felt like we paid for camping with as much service as we would have had if we slept in the forest on our own, next to a nice riverside spot. I can imagine this place is excellent when Jem waits for a lot of tourists, but I wouldn't advise anybody to go there during the rainy season...

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Dominica3rivers, Owner at Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge, responded to this review
1 July 2010
It is always regretful when a guest is not happy, and we do all we can to make ytour stay a foind and memorable one.

Although these were the only paying guests at the time, there was also a also staff volunteer living in, who was the owner of the clothes!

Our website clearly states that our power supply of renewable energy is limited, and when there is no power, candles and lamps are provided.
This did happen on this occasion.

We had recently exapnded the communal area, and the plastic referred to was in fact a new tarpaulin, as the need to expand the room was great, and the funds at the time were li ited.
It must also be said that the two guest paid a total of US$15 between them, and got showers, toiets, cooking facilties, internet access and office information, and food and bar service.
Whilst it is a shame the guest was unhappy, it is hardly fair to say that all thoise services are available on a public beach, simply not true.

We actively encourage feedback from our guests, both positve and negative, and if the client had experessed their concerns whilst here, we would have done our best to resolve any issues.

In future, please tell us if there is a problem,, and then judge yus on how we deal with it.
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Newfoundland Estate | Rosalie, Dominica
Price range (per night):* INR611 - 5,002

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