The Layou Beach House

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Layou

Mero Beach4 min drive
Roseau (DCF-Canefield)9 min drive
Windsor Park14 min drive
Dominica Botanical Gardens15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Unique property on the beach and next to the Layou River, the largest river in Dominica, in the center of village. Truly a Dominican experience. Local eateries next door and across the street. One bedroom house with a double bed and full futon in living room 1 bathroom w/hot shower downstairs with wireless internet. Open air living space on second floor. w/kitchen, shower & bathroom w/hot shower, hammocks, hot tub, loungers. Safe, colorful neighborhood. Right on the beach. Off street parking. We have local shops across the street and next door where you can purchase local meals. Mary will even save you dinner if you ask her to when you leave in the morninig. We are also a fishing village so fresh fish may be available daily. We recommend a rental car, but the local bus service runs through town, listen for honking horn from bus drivers or walk 5 minutes to the main road and catch the next bus.

Property manager

Patti Rendell

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Tell me about your pet and I will consider it

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not smoke in the house. When using air conditioner or electric, please turn off when not there, it is expensive here in Dominica. Please b

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. Joseph

Located in St. Joseph, this vacation home is on the beach. Cathedral of Our Lady of Fair Haven of Roseau and Dominica Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Morne Trois Pitons National Park and Mero Beach. Dominica Botanical Gardens and Papillote Tropical Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Layou

What's nearby

Mero Beach - 4 min drive
Windsor Park - 14 min drive
Dominica Museum - 15 min drive
Roseau Public Market - 15 min drive
Dominica Botanical Gardens - 15 min drive

Getting around

Roseau (DCF-Canefield) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Sunset Bay Club - 9 min drive
Icho Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Samaan Garden - 10 min drive
Ferrel Chicken And Bakes - 8 min drive
Jokimos - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Layou Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Layou Beach House?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Layou Beach House?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is The Layou Beach House located?

This St. Joseph vacation home is on the beach, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Mero Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Layou River Gorge and Northern Forest Reserve. Bayfront Ferry Terminal and Dominica Botanical Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience the island flavor

It was exactly what it said. Trees grew a little bigger since the pictures. We enjoyed buying food ,snacks and coffee from the 2 small businesses by the house. It is centrally located. You had to drive to most other places, but even at a hotel you would too. Owner was great at keeping in touch and helping us with information we needed for the island. A great price too!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perrin H.

Feb 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real Dominican village experience

If you want to insulate yourself from authentic afro-carribean culture don't stay here. If you want to dive in and meet extraordinary locals, try their food and drink, and explore their beach, this is your place. It's also central to the west coast, making travel to Cabrits in the north or Soufrier in the south both very reasonable day trips. The house itself is very comfortable and clean. The kitchen is fully functional, making meal prep easy. We loved the second floor balcony with the classic view of the Caribbean sea and palm trees. It's a great place to sit and have dinner in the open air, swing in the hammocks, and look at rainbows. The village is active and full of sounds until 9ish then picks back up around 7ish. It's real. Not a tourist set. Lastly, Patti was a super host. She was very helpful every step of the way, hooking us up with great experiences too. I felt like I had a family member in dominica!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Apr 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit to Dominica

Very wonderful small fishing village in rural Dominica. Just as one would expect there are roosters and cars honking, motorcycles zipping by and people on the street talking laughing and cranking music into the night. If you want quiet and seclusion try another location. If you want authentic island life, wonderful experiences meeting locals and experiencing life on the island this is perfect. The house is not right on the beach, but only a couple minutes away. The beach is classic Dominica, meaning dark sand and some trash... we drove to snorkel and hike everyday, which is an experience in itself, but the island is small and getting around with a rental car is easy. The pullout bed was fine for my two young boys, but a more demanding adult might be disappointed. The kitchen was basic but fine, with a second wet bar and smaller fridge upstairs with a hotplate. We spent as much time upstairs as possible, cooking and hanging out, when not out on adventures. Overall, a wonderful experience, on a very little developed island. Hope to return another year!

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Juleah R.

Dec 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing in town location!

We loved the location of this property. It is located in the middle of the town. The property manager took us to some of the adjacent businesses and introduced us to what is available. We LOVED the rooftop deck and spent a lot of time there. The property has a beautiful view. The owner was also very accommodating and helpful with information that we asked for. Thank you for a great experience!

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan 7, 2017

The Beach House Layou Dominica

This house definitely was the highlight of our stay in Dominica. Such a great place right on the beach. So many amenities. Comfortable bed, nice jacuzzi, great view from the upper deck. Patty was a great host and gave suggestions when we needed some go sightseeing. She was easy to reach. Great place! Awesome view. Super clean. Patty's property manager, Scott, came by the first morning to make sure we were happy and comfortable. Be sure to eat next door at Mary's for local food. Sandy's across the street is great for a quick fried chicken and some bakes. Just a great place.

About the host

Hosted by Patti Rendell

We live in Dominica part time right now. We spend 9 months throughout the year here and then 1 month in the U.S. in Arizona or we are out traveling the world the rest of the year. We are avid scuba divers and hikers. We built the Beach House for family weekends and to store our small sailboats. We live in Salisbury, about 10 minutes away on the west coast of Dominica.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique because it is on the beach. There are no other properties in this price range, that are on the beach. In addition, the house is on the Layou River, Dominica's largest river, where you can swim in the fresh water also. The house is in the center of a vibrant and lively village, just a 5 minute walk from the main road if you want to use the local buses.

What makes this property unique

We are right on the beach in the center of village life. One bedroom house with a double bed in the bedroom and full futon in living room and 1 bathroom w/hot shower, full kitchen downstairs. Open air living space on second floor w/kitchen, bath w/hot shower, hammocks, hot tub is accessed by outside stairs. Full kitchen with everything you need both upstairs and downstairs, so you don't have to carry things upstairs to watch the sunset while you eat. There is a washing machine available in a closet in the garage to wash your clothes. Hot water in kitchen and both bathrooms and hot tub. We provide guests with a local cell phone. Truly a Dominican experience. Local eateries next door and across the street

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