Kai Merle

Kai Merle is a comfortable. well-equipped house in beautiful grounds with a pool. Although calm and peaceful, it is not far from many amenities and shops. All the neighbours are friendly and there is great hiking from the house. The space Kai Merle is located just 15 minutes from the centre of Roseau, the capital of The Commonwealth of Dominica and the commercial centre of the country. Snorkelling, diving, hiking, waterfalls, hot springs, yoga and whale-watching are some of the many attractions within half an hour’s drive. The house is at an altitude of 390 metres (1280 feet), meaning a cooler temperature and comfortable nights. The house and pool face due west, with a great view of the Caribbean, gorgeous sunsets and spectacular rainbows, and sometimes the famous 'Green Flash' just as the sun disappears below the horizon. The night sky – especially the Milky Way - is stunning. The Garden The house stands in one and a half acres. Guests are welcome to pick whatever fruit is in season, ( bananas, guavas, mangoes, avocados, coconuts, paw-paw). Try glasses of coconut water, and when in season, the young 'jelly-nuts'. The garden has many trees other than the fruit trees, such as mahogany, ylang-ylang trees, pacific palms, royal palms, tamarind, moringa……….. The garden has many flowers – oleander, poinsettia, snow on the mountain, heliconia, bougainvillea, ornamental ginger, lantana, and many more. Feel free to fill the vases with floral arrangements. The gardener keeps everything tidy twice a week. The Accommodation The house is built on 5 half levels, with 3 terraces. There are plenty of outdoor chairs and tables. You can sit and eat outside on the terraces and not be troubled by lots of bugs even during the evening. Each of the three bedrooms has a ceiling fan, bedside tables, hanging space and drawers. There are screens on the windows. The master bedroom suite has a king-size bed, bathroom and a study/dressing table area, with one single bed and room for another mattress on the floor. There is a hair dryer, iron and ironing board. The middle bedroom has twin beds or a double. There is a shower room and toilet just outside the middle bedroom door. The lower bedroom has twin beds or a double and ensuite shower room and toilet. The Kitchen, Living room and Terraces The kitchen is well equipped, there is a washing machine and vacuum cleaner. The living room has comfortable seating, an audio system, DVD player and smart TV. There is also an electric piano available upon request against a refundable deposit. The living room has double doors opening out to the main terrace and big windows opening onto the back terrace, always cool and shady, with a breeze wafting in from the mountains to the southeast. The top terrace is just outside the middle bedroom, with chairs and table, and the best views of the Caribbean. Voltage is 220 throughout the house, using square-pin plugs (as in the UK). Next to the pool (10.5 x 5.5 metres (35 x 18 feet), 140cm (4 ½ feet) deep) is a shower room and toilet and on the other side the gazebo with chairs and table. For help and support. There is always someone living onsite in a separate, self-contained flat to answer your questions. The house will be cleaned before and after each stay, as well as once a week for those staying longer. For more frequent cleaning, this can be arranged this at a small extra cost. There is a cat fed by the neighbours. Guest access Guests can use all of the house. Other things to note ON ARRIVAL There is always some food in the house to provide you with a basic meal if you arrive late and a simple breakfast. Arrangements can also be made with one of our neighbours if you want someone else to do the cooking at any time. ACTIVITIES GENERAL Local Knowledge, Tours and Activities, Miguel 617.3806. HIKING The house is near to segment 3 in Giraudel of the Waitukubuli trail. Contact our neighbour Michael Eugene for guided tours, 616.5827. SNORKELLING, Try Champagne beach, 20 minutes drive south along the west coast, or Scott's Head, the southernmost point. SCUBA Contact Fort Young, 448.5000, Dive Dominica 448.8710 YOGA Contact Fort Young 448.5000 or Rosella 276.9070 CANYONING Extreme Dominica, 285.9136 WHALE WATCHING Dive Dominica, 448.8710 BARS/RESTAURANTS Le Petit Paris, Bayfront; Fort Young, Bayfront; The Old House, Castle Street; Ka Tai, Kennedy Avenue, opposite Whitchurch IGA; Melrose House, Hodges Lane; Drop Anchor/Gracie's, Citronnier Newtown; Ocean Edge, Dive Dominica, Castle Comfort; Fishspot, Pointe Michel. And try any of the local bars in Roseau or when driving around. Many of these places have good wifi. CATERING AT HOME Contact our neighbour, Daria 617.5827. SHOPPING Whitchurch/IGA, Old Street; S-Mart near the port; Astaphan's, George V; Fresh Market, Bayfront; ACS, High Street (7-11). BANKS/CASHPOINTS National Bank, Bayfront or Hillsborough; Republic Bank, Hillsborough Street. PARKS Botanical Gardens, Roseau. See the parrots, or an occasional cricket match HOT SPRINGS Ti Kwen Glo Cho, Wotten Waven. Try the rum.