Manicou River is so special! Our cottage was one of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed: a large, exquisitely designed, open air treehouse like structure perched over a cliff. The views are truly astounding and the sun sets right over the water in front of you! Magic. Also, while they keep it simple, the beds are super comfy and everything is really clean and well maintained. The staff are incredible. We ate most meals there bc my husband has a garlic allergy which is HARD. We’ve found only the best (usually most expensive) restaurants know how to make things taste good without garlic. Chef Yolanda hit it out of the park! The owners, Kate and Patrick were out of the country but Kayola cared for our every need as if she built the place from the ground up. All of the staff are deeply invested in Manicou and take great pride in sharing it with you. It’s truly special. We spent a full week there with plenty to do nearby. Our favorites were Indian River and snorkeling at Toucari Beach (go left and if you’re a strong snorkeler/swimmer, try to make it all the way to split rock in next cove.) and lunch after at Keepin it Real on Toucari Beach. Next time we would make sure to spend more time in the south as well bc it’s a lot of driving to go back and forth. That said, Manicou River is a rare gem that you don’t want to miss! We rarely go back to the same place twice but we know we’ll be visiting Dominica and our Manicou family again soon.

Words can’t quite describe the sense of peace we felt on our stay at Manicou River. The moment we stepped into our open air cottage, all of our cares seemed to be lifted away. Nighttime was nearly magical, listening to all the sounds of nature. The bed and linens with the mosquito net surrounding it, made for the best sleep. The room was equipped with all we needed, we even cooked once with all the fresh produce we picked up on an adventure out.
But the rest of the meals we wanted to eat at the restaurant. The view was amazing and the food was so delicious and plentiful.
Each of the employees are the sweetest, most kind and caring people, who are there to ensure you are getting the most from your time at Manicou River and Dominica. Any questions or concerns are answered.
Manicou River may not be for everyone, as it is a bit rustic, but in the most romantic way. If you require a ton of amenities, then you may be disappointed. But if you want to connect with your loved one in complete peace and with no distraction, and you love nature, then you won’t be disappointed. It truly was on the top of my
List of favorite places I’ve ever been. I’ll hold those memories forever.