The Layou Beach House
About this house rental
Situated in Dominica, this lovely house for $45 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Map of Dominica
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(19 Reviews)
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
4.0
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!
8.0
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!
4.0
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!
5.0
Fabulous!
It was soooo nice to live in a real life village... Probably as close as one can get as a tourist. A great experience.
4.0
Super séjour
Idéalement placé, super communication avec pattie qui donne beaucoup de bons conseils sur les environs et les choses à faire.
2.0
Nettoyage superficiel
De premier abord appartement très correct mais nous ne sommes pas en France et les habitudes d'hygiène sont différentes. Pour un Français il faudrait donc un peu plus de propreté mais tout est fourni, produits d'entretien, balais....
4.0
schönes Ferienhaus
Schöne Unterkunft,zentral gelegen an der Westküste
inmitten des Dorfes Layou.
Man wohnt inmitten der Einheimischen und man muß
schon ein bischen Musik mögen.Ansonsten toller Urlaub.
Die Menschen sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
5.0
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.
2.0
Pas propre
Un peu déçu par la propreté des lieux. Vu tous les commentaires élogieux sur ce logement, je m'attendais à mieux.
Je pense que le ménage n'avait pas était fait après les précédents locataires : poils et cheveux dans la douche et le lavabo de la salle de bain et dans le lit. Toilettes pas nettoyés. Sol plein de poussières. Cependant, les sanitaires du haut étaient correctes, j'ai pu au moins prendre une douche. On a pas oser toucher au jaccuzzi. Il n'y avait pas de gaz pour cuisiner en bas.
Cependant, le logement est au coeur de Layou un charmant village où les habitants sont très gentils, où nous étions très bien.
5.0
Hebergement et lieu très confortable, stratégique !
Le logement est très bien situé, non loin de la ville, village tres animé et achalandé pour se nourrir confortablement.
Sans oublier la plage juste derrière le logement, une terrasse de rêve, vue sur mer et un terrain de foot sur sable que mes ados de fils ont appréciés!
Super sejour et un agent immobilier tres accueillant très humain et chaleureux!
Merci Scott, merci Patti
Joel ét Beatrice
4.0
Great place in a small village where the people were extremely nice and made us feel safe and part of the community. View of the ocean from the outdoor living space was great! Fairly central location so didn't take a long time to get to anywhere we wanted to go. Overall nice place,
4.0
Amazing island great apartment
Great place in a small village where the people were extremely nice and made us feel safe and part of the community. View of the ocean from the outdoor living space was great! Fairly central location so didn't take a long time to get to anywhere we wanted to go. Overall nice place,
5.0
magnifique séjour !
Grâce à la gentillesse des gens du quartier et à la qualité de la maison, nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en Dominique. La maison est parfaitement située entre Roseau et Portsmouth. La maison est très bien équipée et la terrasse est devenue notre endroit préféré pour partager nos petits-déjeunés et repas (demandez à Mary, la voisine, elle est une cuisinière hors-pair) ! : ) Nous remercions également Patti pour la qualité des conseils de visite. Seul petit bémol pour les personnes qui ont le sommeil léger : le quartier est populaire, vivant et chaleureux donc un peu bruyant mais pour les personne qui recherche l'authencité et qui aime la musique, cette maison est un petit paradis ! : ) Nous garderons un souvenir impérissable de notre séjour ! merci pour tout
3.0
The beach house was an interesting place. The top floor was wonderful. It had a nice view of the ocean with a constant breeze. It was great to be able to cook up there. The ocean was only a minute walk away. It was nice to be so close.
The issues we had were with the sleeping situation. The loft got hot and stuffy and a couple of small windows didn't help.
If you want quiet, this is not the place. The area was very noisy. Neighbors started playing music loudly and early and it continued into the night. Roosters started crowing at the crack of dawn. We could hear people talking in the streets until late. It was fun to mingle with the locals, but be prepared for noise. If you aren't used to it, it makes sleeping difficult.
Overall, we did like being there.
3.0
Interesting place with a great upstairs floor!
The beach house was an interesting place. The top floor was wonderful. It had a nice view of the ocean with a constant breeze. It was great to be able to cook up there. The ocean was only a minute walk away. It was nice to be so close.
The issues we had were with the sleeping situation. The loft got hot and stuffy and a couple of small windows didn't help.
If you want quiet, this is not the place. The area was very noisy. Neighbors started playing music loudly and early and it continued into the night. Roosters started crowing at the crack of dawn. We could hear people talking in the streets until late. It was fun to mingle with the locals, but be prepared for noise. If you aren't used to it, it makes sleeping difficult.
Overall, we did like being there.
5.0
vacances de rève à beach house
Située près de la mer et dans le village, Beach House a un bon emplacement. Nous avons pu profiter de la beauté de la mer dans le jacuzzi situé sur la terrasse. Nous avons profité des petits commerçants locaux pour découvrir quelques spécialités. La maison ne manque de rien (prévoir quelques adaptateurs supplémentaires pour l'électricité).
Encore merci à Boy pour ses bons conseils (commerçant juste à côté de la maison).
5.0
My stay in Villa Verde Salisbury was fantastic! The home is very well taken care of and provided everything I needed – ample space including living room and kitchen, laundry and a beautiful view and ocean breeze to top it off. The owners have a very nice patio with hammocks perfect for napping. I would recommend this vacation rental to any single or couple coming to the beautiful island for adventure and relaxation.
5.0
Excellent
My stay in Villa Verde Salisbury was fantastic! The home is very well taken care of and provided everything I needed – ample space including living room and kitchen, laundry and a beautiful view and ocean breeze to top it off. The owners have a very nice patio with hammocks perfect for napping. I would recommend this vacation rental to any single or couple coming to the beautiful island for adventure and relaxation.
5.0
The Beach House is a great place to stay for your holiday. I and my wife spent there only 4 days. It was too short. We couldn't use an open air living space with grill, hammocks and great ocean views. 4-5 days on Dominica is definitely too short. If one day we return on Dominica, we'll try to book The Beach House again.
I truly reccomend this place for short and longer stay.
Patricia gave us a lot of information about Dominica, what to see, where and how to go, altough we have never met. Thank you very much.
5.0
fantastic place to stay
The Beach House is a great place to stay for your holiday. I and my wife spent there only 4 days. It was too short. We couldn't use an open air living space with grill, hammocks and great ocean views. 4-5 days on Dominica is definitely too short. If one day we return on Dominica, we'll try to book The Beach House again.
I truly reccomend this place for short and longer stay.
Patricia gave us a lot of information about Dominica, what to see, where and how to go, altough we have never met. Thank you very much.
5.0
The Beach House is an incredible place to stay! I found everything I needed to cook meals, bathe, sleep comfortably, and find attractions and resources all over the island. The house was very clean and well maintained, and also had several "no-fly" items like shampoo, lotion and sunscreen available when I arrived. The location in Layou is beautiful! Also it is a great place to meet locals, get food and supplies, and has a bus stop less than a quarter mile away (although the buses often come right to the front door too!). All of the neighbors were very friendly and helpful in making my first trip to Dominica unforgettable.
Patricia was an ideal host to rent from. She gave me invaluable information to help me with booking my flights from the US and learning more about Dominica, how to get around and where to go for any touring services I could've desired. Her responses to all of my inquires were always prompt, clear and concise. Her neighbor Scott was also very helpful. He showed me around the house, introduced me to the other neighbors, bought groceries for me for my first day or two, and left his contact numbers in case I needed anything else. Thank you Scott!
Read a few reviews that said the internet there didn't work sometimes or was spotty, but I did not experience that problem at any time throughout the week I was there. The internet was always connected and decently fast; a great luxury as I had no cell service anywhere on the island.
Overall I couldn't have been happier with my rental choice. I highly recommend this location for first timers in Dominica as well as returning visitors, and would love to stay there again when I go back. The unmatched price/location is definitely a huge plus, without sacrificing quality or comfort in any way. I give my highest regard to both the house itself and the owner/host.
5.0
The Beach House is an incredible place to stay!
The Beach House is an incredible place to stay! I found everything I needed to cook meals, bathe, sleep comfortably, and find attractions and resources all over the island. The house was very clean and well maintained, and also had several "no-fly" items like shampoo, lotion and sunscreen available when I arrived. The location in Layou is beautiful! Also it is a great place to meet locals, get food and supplies, and has a bus stop less than a quarter mile away (although the buses often come right to the front door too!). All of the neighbors were very friendly and helpful in making my first trip to Dominica unforgettable.
Patricia was an ideal host to rent from. She gave me invaluable information to help me with booking my flights from the US and learning more about Dominica, how to get around and where to go for any touring services I could've desired. Her responses to all of my inquires were always prompt, clear and concise. Her neighbor Scott was also very helpful. He showed me around the house, introduced me to the other neighbors, bought groceries for me for my first day or two, and left his contact numbers in case I needed anything else. Thank you Scott!
Read a few reviews that said the internet there didn't work sometimes or was spotty, but I did not experience that problem at any time throughout the week I was there. The internet was always connected and decently fast; a great luxury as I had no cell service anywhere on the island.
Overall I couldn't have been happier with my rental choice. I highly recommend this location for first timers in Dominica as well as returning visitors, and would love to stay there again when I go back. The unmatched price/location is definitely a huge plus, without sacrificing quality or comfort in any way. I give my highest regard to both the house itself and the owner/host.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dominica?
The average price for a rental in Dominica is $89 per night. This rental is $44 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Layou Beach House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Layou Beach House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Layou Beach House?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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