Cocoa Cottages, Dominica - A Small Eco-Sensitive Resort in the Caribbean

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Feb 2005

As we boarded our plane to return home to Massachusetts we were already dreaming of our return trip. Dominica is a small island but there is so much to see and do! Each day was filled with natural beauty and adventure. The best part of the day was returning "home" at night to Cocoa cottages. The dinners and breakfasts were delicious, and the interesting friends we met there made it seem like a living paradise. Iris, Charm and Jeffery were so wonderful I will think of them often and miss them also! There is not one thing I would have changed about my visit to Dominica except I wish I could have stayed longer. If you love nature as God created it Dominica is your paradise!

Karen and Arthur Taylor , Massachusetts U.S.A.

Dec 2004

Hi Iris, It's John here, I stayed with you last week. I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for looking after us so well last week I had a wonderful time with you and will cherish it as the most amazing experience. You with Jeffery, Robert and Charm have created a wonderful experience at Cocoa Cottages which is both inspiring and relaxing, a great vibe and awesome setting.

John Braithwaite , England

Dec 28-Jan 4, 2005

Thank you once again for making our visit such a special experience...while the island is beautiful; the people make it memorable!

Sue Smith , New Mexico

Dec 14-Dec18

Hi Iris, It's John here, I stayed with you last week. I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for looking after us so well last week. I had a wonderful time with you and will cherish it as the most amazing experience. You with Jeffery, Robert and Charm have created a wonderful experience at Cocoa Cottages which is both inspiring and relaxing, a great vibe and awesome setting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. John (and the rest of the crew of 'Anticipation')

John braith waite , England

may 28-June 11

We have just returned from a two week holiday in Dominica, and quite frankly it was not long enough, even though we saw six waterfalls, we completed seven dives, went to the Boiling lake and whale watching, swam in several rivers and snorkelled over a bubbling reef, visited the Carrib territory and drove completely round the island. Laid in natural hot springs. We came away feeling that there was so much more we could have seen, and done! The forests and waterfalls were spectacular, and most of the time we had them all to ourselves. The diving was unspoilt and not crowded. This was due to the highly professional, courteous and friendly personnel at Dive Dominica, a company I would recommend to anyone looking for a safe and reliable dive operator. The hikes were strenuous and rewarding with our guide Jeffery Charles who kept us safe and was extremely knowledgeable on the local forest plants and animals. All the above was only made possible due to the excellent contacts arranged for us by our host Iris at Cocoa Cottages. Both her and her daughter Charm made our stay one to remember. We original only booked one week but due to the fact that we felt so comfortable at Cocoa Cottages we stayed a second week. The cottages central position on the island and its close proximity to Roseau the capital made it a perfect location. Right in the middle of the Rain Forest with Trafalgar Falls only a walk away, each evening and morning we were woken and serenaded to sleep by the sounds of the forest And with Iris?s help it made a perfect base to plan the days activities exploring the island. The food throughout was excellent a wide choice of organic fruit and veg which is the norm on Dominica. A stay with Iris at Cocoa Cottages is like staying at Paradise in Paradise. Two top recommendations a swim through Titou Gorge, very refreshing after the hike to Boiling Lake. And a visit to Henry?s where you can eat organic food traditionally prepared, whilst sipping local rum, whilst watching a sunset while sitting in a bath being massaged by hot water directly from a natural sulphur spring. WOW Yet the best this was not the spectacular waterfalls the wonderful sunsets, the delicious food, the excellent diving nor the exhilarating hikes it wasn?t even the whale and dolphins nor the sound of the Rainforest it was the Dominican people themselves. I have never met such friendly gracious people always willing to help make our stay perfect. Thank you Iris & Charm ? Steve & Jan

Jannet and Steve Fowler , england

Aug 1-4

Hallo Iris & Charm, this is Gerardo & Pedro from Spain, It was nice to share with you being guests at Cocoa Cottage, please find enclosed some pictures of those days. I would like to underline your hospitality, your meals, your help in dealing with whatever matter as guide (trekkings, 4x4 , rental car), your pleasant conversation and familiar ambiance. Greetings for rasta-men Geoffry, his familiy and Elvis as well, from now on we are in touch Gerardo (P.S. Charm, remember that for your Spanish homework now you have 2 new colleages, try hard to be the best journalist in the Americas

Gerardo , Pedro , spain

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van houten , leek holland

August 2004

If you love nature, you would love Dominica and Cocoa Cottages. Iris, Jeffery and Little Charm were excellent hosts. The views were spectacular, the food was great and the cottages were charming. The only thing I didn't like......... was having to leave. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Y. E. Turu

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Jan & Steve , england

Juin 2004

Belle Dominique, dans un beau cottage, le Cocoa!... et son cocoa tea...!!! Nous avons passé 5 jours très agreables chez vous,nous avons apprecié l'atmosphére ,et votre gentillesse . A bientot...en gwada... Bises JB/EVE

minvielle , guadeloupe

May 2004

On my recent visit to the paradise island of Dominica, I stay a few nights at cocoa cottage and the decision I made resulted in what I would call, a vacation of a life time. Although the time was short, it was filled with wonderful adventures. The hospitality was superb and the food, the food was absolutely delicious, every meal sumptuously prepared …I checked my diet at the door and ate heartily, thoroughly enjoying all the flavors of island cuisine so well prepared by Iris, the gracious hostess and owner. Cocoa cottage offers the traveler a very unique experience as it is nestled harmoniously in the hills of Trafalgar village. I enjoyed the hike to Trafalgar Falls where I experienced the gentle soothing warm water from one section and the power of raging cold water from another section. I swam in the gorge at Ti-tou Gorge and also followed the meandering trail all the way to Middleham Falls, where I relaxed in a cold water pool listening to the power of the cascading falls very close by. Another day of adventure found me swimming in Fresh Water Lake in heavy rain. I was intrepid in my search for adventure that day, daring the so-called one-eye monster to reveal himself and take on my challenge. Even after swimming all the way across the lake looking for a confrontation, and then back again, the monster may have seen my bravery and had second thoughts. In addition, I was able to relax for hours in the bathtubs at the tikwenglocho, totally awesome…50 steps down to the hot water tubs and you’re there in private seclusion, one with your natural surroundings. Relay fondest regards to Henry when you go there. It is my intention to return some day to continue my exploration, but until I do, I will treasure the memories I have of this beautiful place. Thank you so very much “Fred”

Funloving Fred , England

April 14-22

From our bed, we look out the balcony down a valley of dense tropical vegetation, sometimes filled with sun, sometimes rain,sometimes both. After cocoa-tea, the end of the driveway leads to soak in sulfur springs or adventurous hikes over rivers to waterfalls with pools for swimming . It often feels like Paradise ought to be. Art & Sharon

Sharon and Art , Portland, Oregon

April 6- April 10

Hello Iris, Already one week passed that we are back to Austria from our trip Antigua, Dominica. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed staying with you and sharing your friendly, beautiful cottage. We definitely will come back as we liked it so much. For me Dominica is one of the last remaining places of paradise. I wish you all the best and look forward probabely seeing you in August Ingrid Best regards from Mona-Lisa and Judith

Ingrid, Mona Lisa and Judith , Austria

March 28-April 7

hi Iris! God and I are back in Munich, very sad that we are forced to go to work again. Thank you once again for the great days in Dominica, we enjoyed the time with you and Charm so much. You really do a great job at Cocoa - hopefully we will have the possibility to come back to your beautifull place. All the best Katja

Katja and God , Munich, Germany

Feb 2004

Cocoa cottages is one of a kind place. when there you never want to leave. Since we left our country Israel for around the world trip we have found Dominica to be at the top of our list of great memories thanks to place Cocoa cottages. The atmosphere, the location, the healthy breakfasts.All about it makes you feel so relax and happy. We will definitly visit again one day. Warmly recommended to any one who is seeking PEACE! Keep up the good work...:)

Raquel and Oded , Israel

April 2004

Hi Iris and Charm, had a wonderful time here, when I think about leaving I have to start crying already. But not for long! I am surely coming back! Good luck to you and take care till I see you again. Love, Barbara

BARBARA ZILL , Oldenburg, Germany

March, 2004

Hello Cocoa Cottages!!

Iris, I want to say a special thank you for everything you, Charm, and Jeffrey did to make our holiday in Dominica very special.
It was very hard to say goodbye. I could have easily been busy for another 2 weeks at least!!
I wish you great joy and success at Cocoa Cottages and I will be sure to return sometime soon. My calves are still sore form the Boiling Lake!!

Best wishes,
Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann , USA

6 April 2004

Dear Iris and Charm:

We are still organizing our pictures from our trip but here are a few to show you how much we enjoyed our stay at Cocoa Cottages and in Dominica. Thank you both so much!! This is a trip that we will all talk about for a long time to come.

Your hospitality and suggestions for things to do gave us a wealth of experiences to remember. We also are ready to come back for more.

With best wishes,

All the Lucas Family

The Lucas Family , USA