Apartment 1, shawford,, Roseau, Dominica
#1 of 32 Holiday rentals in Roseau
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jinsong
United StatesThe bedside lighting is kind of confusing as it keeps flickering when the charging station is on. May be our problem of not knowing how to turn off the bedside light.
You can have everything there-streaming TVs, washing machine with detergent, bedside charging stations, etc. I really mean everything, which shows how detailed the hosts are in terms of accommodating the customers. And the room is squeaky clean. If you are in Dominica and would like to go to Boiling Lake region, do not even hesitate to choose this place as I can assure you no place is better than this.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Bryan
NorwayUnfortunately the bed - it was too soft, spring mattress. Every day we were debating to stay or not to stay because of the bed. And every day we decided to stay because overall it was such a good place to be in. I would definitely recommend the host to get a better, firmer (maybe foam) matress, it will make a world of difference. And the shower was a bit closer to luke warm/warm but never truly hot - maybe it could be adjusted. Regardless I would still recommend this place - it's great!
It was EXCEPTIONALLY clean, just the cleanest place on the island! The kitchen is amazingly equipped, everything is thought through - every detail. It's very professionally run by the hosts. We really really liked the place.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Edward
United KingdomOnly slight downside is that the apartment is difficult to find, especially if you arrive in the dark - Lessie said he's planning to organise some better signage though.
Really spacious, spotlessly clean apartment, in a very quiet location in the Roseau Valley and close to Trafalgar Falls, start of Boiling Lake trail and Titou Gorge. Lessie is a lovely helpful chap, and lives in the apartment above so was on hand with great advice, and also available on WhatsApp. He really makes you feel welcome, and even went to the trouble of getting some groceries for me as my flight arrived quite late. Dominica is a stunning island, waterfalls, mountains, hiking trails, beaches, coral reefs - what more could you need!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomLocation very convenient for local attractions, walking routes and bus into Roseau. The host was fantastic! He lent me a phone so that I could make local calls and use Google Maps, he gave me a ride to Roseau and to the start of one of the local walks. Plus lots of helpful advice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Rejane
FranceNothing. It was perfect thank you so much!
The apartment was incredibly clean and well equipped (there's even a smartphone if you need to make any internal calls). The owners were also very nice and helpful. We didn't expect it to be that good and were impressed with the place. We needed a good night sleep before our 7h trek to boiling lake and we recommend anyone who wants to do this trek to book 2 nights. This way you can be rested for the hike and you can rest after in a very comfortable and quiet place (believe me you will need it). Bottom line: I highly recommand it!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Vladislav
SlovakiaEverything was great, host is attentive, friendly, always willing to help.... Lessie is SUPERHOST!!!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Bede
United StatesEverything was perfect
Lessie went out of his way to make sure that you are comfortable at all times, including taking me to the grocery store and a tour around Roseau and the surroundings. I will most definitely return to this place again , it felt like home away from home
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Krassimir
FranceWe had a wonderfull time in Cozy Vacation retreat! Lessie and his wife were full of kindness, had an Amazing sense of hospitality and had a lot of good tips to visit the Island. The place was very clean, cosy with a good atmosphere in. I definetly recomanded this place if you want to have a good Time in Dominica. Certainly one of the best appartment i've been.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Strigoica
United StatesNot related to the house itself but do be warned that buses are few and far between and that having a car is a better idea for exploring the island.
The photos do not do justice to the house, and I told Lessie that he needs better photos to show how much more light there is, how everything is new and well done in the house. Lessie is very helpful, communicates quickly and overall a great host. The house is in the very green and lush part of the island , and within walking distance to the Trafalgar falls (not an easy walk on the knees). Everything in the house us provided, even more than basic toiletries, which makes it the best house we stayed at on our long trip on multiple islands.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Pandrin
SwitzerlandBed is rather small for 2 people. Apartment is in the middle of nowhere, which is not entirely bad, since it's very quiet, but you need to bring groceries. The water was mostly lukewarm.
Spacious and well equipped apartment, very clean. Received a cellphone with data to use at our convenience.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Konstantin
GermanyEverything was fine
Very warm welcome from Lessie. Nice accommodation in Roseau Valley - close to all the sights by vehicle. Fresh fruits provided and a local cellphone with free data to use for guests (very useful!). A lot of advices from our host. Even a small video how to get there in advance.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Bozhidar
BulgariaNothing
So, I don't have words to describe our stay in Lessie house. Perfect, amazing... it is not enough. Lessie and his family are great hosts. They welcome us with fresh fruits from their garden, Lessie give us advices what to sites to visit and where to go. He gave us even a cell phone to use it as hotspot for internet during our stay. Place is very clean, quiet, not far from Roseau. Located in forest and during the night you can listen the bird's songs. Dominica is a wonderful island! Great nature, amazing people! Than you Lessie, Thank you Dominica!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Lynette
United StatesEverything was fine. The unit is a few miles outside of town in the hills so best to get groceries before you arrive. It is a bit hard to locate but the owner provided a video to help us out. I would recommend arriving before dark if this is your first time visiting.
The owner went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy. He provided fresh fruit, a phone to use with wi-fi and for local calls, and even drove us to a restaurant when we had trouble finding our way around. This first floor one bedroom apartment with a washing machine is a great deal (very reasonably priced), and near a few of the tourist sites most people want to see.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Magda
Czech Republiceverything was perfect😘
very good location. great and helpful owner. friendly and very polite. refreshment at the place. really luxury at a very good price. I highly recommend and thank you very much!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Ravi
CanadaEverything was good.
Everything was excellent in this place. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. Especially liked all the plugs, UK, American and USB. Good wifi. The kitchen had everything (we brought groceries from Roseau). Our host, Leslie, was wonderful. He was friendly and super helpful. Could not have asked for a better host. (Note: There are many missing roads on Google maps. We used the app maps.me, which has the missing roads and also has hiking trails). We walked to Trafalgar town 30 min, the falls or Woten Waven are both about another 30 min walk from there. We had an amazing week-long stay at this place and enjoyed all the hiking in the area.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Bouvard
Saint LuciaThe accommodation was clean, fully equipped (kitchen equipment, blender, toaster, phone with data, hair dryer...), and close to many places worthy of interest. Lessi and his family have been amazing hosts, very attentive and accommodating. It's been a pleasure to spend a week at their accommodation, and I recommend it 200%.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Kayla
United StatesIt was all great!
Our stay was wonderful. Lessie was a very responsive and gracious host. He greeted us upon arrival and was so kind to have fresh coconut water ready for us. The apartment was sparkling clean and had everything you could need for a short or semi-long stay. It's best to have a car or some form of transportation if you stay here, but it really is a good location to get to all the sites in the area quickly. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Jose
DenmarkAccess to the house a bit tricky, Trust host's good tips and not google maps. After hurricane Maria some roads in the island are not shown properly.
Very friendly host, he was very welcoming and helpfull all the time. Very recommendable.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Edward
Saint LuciaJust the distance away from town but its good value for money surely.
It felt quite homelike and decent spacing i must say. Definitely could revisit
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Raphael
GermanyVery nice host, he always drove us when we needed a ride and offered us a phone with data for the hikes in the stunning nature and boiling lake close to the house
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Thomas
GermanyI am completely satisfied.
Very nice family and very comfortable apartment. The owner is taking care about his guests and is very easy to contact always. Everything what you might need is already provided, up to washing powder for washing machine. Super fast Internet, fan in living room, AC in bedroom, TV if you might need. Nature around this place is amazing.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Darnel
United StatesGreat location!! Comfortable place to spend vacation. Quiet and peaceful place.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Josey
DominicaI loved the tranquility and clean fresh air. The place is well kept and the owners are welcoming.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Antonius
NetherlandsFully equipped apartment with very helpful owners.
Stayed in December 2022
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