First, understand Dominica- it's NOT the Dominican Republic. This is a nature/natural experience. If you are not a nature lover, if you do not like rugged natural environments, this is probably not your Island. If Dominica sounds like your island, in this cottage you will feel like you're living in a treehouse. Birds will visit you, and probably raid your fruit but all you have to do is listen to host Ginette and you will know exactly how to share (and not share) your goodies with the charming little birds who literally come through the cottage. I love birds so this was a treat for me. Fruit trees all around, lush and tropical surroundings. I mentioned a couple activities I was interested in and Ginette really went into action and set me up with activities that were perfect. Even just as important was that I just wanted to breathe in nature, take in the views and have some quiet alone time, and I had that too. Don't miss a massage. Ginette is a wonderful massage therapist. I normally get massages at home but this is a real treat. Hiking: come equipped. I'm from the US and what the Domincans call an easy hike will probably involve loose gravel stones, creek fording, (and the water will rise quickly in the rain) rock scrambling etc. For what we in the US call an easy hike, there is a walkway along the ocean in town, and it is smoothly paved. Having a cook come in to the cabin and prepare meals was also a great option, and the food was delicious. In just 6 days there I felt healthier and less stressed. It is really therapeutic! Lessons learned: for my next trip I will bring binoculars for staring into the views from the cottage, hiking boots and one of those plastic rain ponchos that lines in a small pouch. Size Cottage did not disappoint!