The Oceanfront Cottage of Your Dreams.
A Caribbean Sanctuary Awaits
Sheltered in greenery yet steps from the sand, this home feels like a secret — a peaceful tree top retreat where the beauty of Dominica is woven into every moment. Toucari Beach Cottage is a hideaway where you can enjoy sounds of the waves all day while enjoying fruits from your garden, while moving to the rhythm of island life. This is a place you can watch the sunrise over a dormant volcano and watch it set over the vast Ocean.
Perched above the Caribbean Sea and cradled by mature fruit trees, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and true connection to the land and sea. Whether you dream of a personal sanctuary, a creative escape, or a high-potential investment, Toucari Beach Cottage invites you to experience a life that is both simple and extraordinary.
Scroll down to explore more — and imagine making this Caribbean retreat your own.
Overlooking Toucari Bay with pineapples from the property
Upstairs Entrance to the main living quarters.
Newly Renovated Kitchen (refrigerator not shown)
Newly Renovated Kitchen
Newly Renovated Kitchen
Pantry and open plan kitchen / dining space
Coffee / Tea Station & Kitchen Sink
Living Room
Living room - Furniture included in sale
Open Living / Dining / Kitchen Space (dog not included)
Living Space and Pantry from the front entrance of the cottage.
Fully equipped kitchen opens into dining and living spaces.
Living Space from the Kitchen
Living Space
Living Room, Dining Space and Kitchen
Ocean View From Bed
Primary Bedroom, the perfect canvas for your personalization.
Bedroom Expansion perfect for closet or seating area
Mural by American Artist Horton Humble, the focal point inside the cottage.
Westward view from the wrap-around verandah overlooking the Caribbean Sea
The view of Toucari Bay from the South West vantage of the wrap-around verandah
lower verandah/deck, furnished with table and chairs and a movable bar cart.
Where the property meets the sea. Toucari Bay is accessed by a small staircase through the sea wall.
Digital Renderings of the downstairs ocean view unit - empty, and what it could be
Utility Room 'in use'
The Utility Room (photo from when it was initially constructed / before the new subfloor & new bathroom plumbing upstairs among other things)
floor plan upstairs including verandah
floorplan for downstairs
walkway from the parking area to the lower verandah. Cantilevered space perfect for future outdoor shower.
sunset from the bedroom
Behind the house is the perfect ocean view framed by the snake plants and trees.
your backyard view of Morne aux Diables
from the bottom of the driveway looking at the dive shop and the sea.
Pineapple patch & mango & bay trees in the yard.
Banyan / Ficus Tree keeps the house shaded and cool in the afternoons.
View of Toucari Bay from the upper verandah
Your Treehouse awaits!
Looking down on the house from the highest point in the yard.
Bay Trees, Pineapples, Mango Trees & Kennip Trees
Soursop
Ornamentals abound in this multicolored paradise.
The sunsets never disappoint!
dozens of pineapple plants that produce annually
Bay Views
Driveway to your private tree house and secret gardens!
Toucari Bay - crystal clear waters are calling your name!
Toucari Bay from the south corner of the beach
Local Lizard
Iguana Friends
Toucari Bay through the mango trees, from the upper Verandah
baby pineapple!
Overview:
Oceanfront property: nearly 1 acre of prime coastal land
2-story Caribbean cottage
Approximately 600 sqft interior upstairs + 600 sqft covered wrap-around verandah upstairs
Additional ~900 sqft usable space downstairs
Layout:
Primary Living Space Upstairs & 2 independently accessed downstairs units.
Upstairs: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, with Open Plan Kitchen, Dining and Living space and wrap-around verandah.
Downstairs: Unit 1 Efficiency with 1 Bathroom featuring Shower, 1 closet. Unit 2 Open room currently used as utility, storage and workshop.
Renovations and Upgrades:
New roof (2018 & 2021 upgrades)
New Custom Hurricane Rated Windows throughout the whole house (2022 & 2024)
Complete upstairs kitchen renovation (2024)
Upstairs bathroom renovation (2025) currently ongoing
Structural improvements (upstairs sub floors, exterior stairs, parking area, storage room addition, concrete walkway and retaining wall)
Features:
Hand-painted interior mural by a renowned American artist
Mature fruit trees & Edible Garden includes; guava , pineapples, limes, mango, red banana, soursop, sugar apple, custard apple, sour orange, coconut, kennip, and more.
Ample storage areas for tools, gear, or future development
Quiet, scenic location yet only minutes to amenities
As-Is Purchase Opportunity
Current Price: $455,000 USD (house as-is)
Buyer can complete final finishings to customize; upper verandah railing, exterior paint, upstairs bathroom tiling, fixtures and storage.
Downstairs studio unit ready to be reimagined to fit your lifestyle or rental property goals!
Upon final completion, estimated resale potential: $500,000+ USD
Bonus Opportunity: Dive Shop + Property Bundle
Own the cottage AND a complete turnkey dive shop with bundled pricing at $475,000 USD total.
Live and work from paradise — or invest in a future tourism hotspot.
📞 Ready to Own a Piece of Paradise?
Property Facts & Features
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Flooring Type(s): Upstairs; Wood, Downstairs: Concrete / Tile.
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans in living room and bedroom, Ceiling Vent Fan in center of house.
Appliances Included: New TV, Fridge, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer, Electric Kettle, Ceiling Fans, Vent Fan,
Interior Furnishings Included: Upstairs: King size Mattress & Frame, Couch & Love Seat, Dining Table & 3 Chairs, storage shelves. Downstairs: Full size Mattress & box spring.
Laundry Location: utility room downstairs.
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Property View: Bay, Ocean, Morne aux Diables & surrounding garden and tree canopy.
Waterfront: Yes
Outdoor Furnishings Included: Upstairs: Armchair & ottoman set, 2 chairs with love seat and glass coffee table set. Downstairs: Plastic Round Dining Table w/ 2 chairs
Exterior Construction Material: Concrete Downstairs, Wood Upstairs
Roof Type: Hip
Foundation: Concrete footings & slab
Patio / Porch / Deck: Upstairs; Wraparound Verandah, Downstairs; covered deck.
Outdoor Features: Ornamental and Edible Garden
Parking Features: Private driveway, Concrete Pad for parking 3 cars.
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Water Source: Dowasco
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Domlec
High Speed Internet: Digicel
Special Features:110V Whole House transformer, Interior mural by Horton Humble, views of the bay, ocean and volcano.
Security Features: Ring Security cameras can be included with purchase
Zoning: Mixed Residential / Commercial / Agricultural area.
Tax Information: NO PROPERTY TAXES! Approximately $35 XCD per year to the village council.
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Distance to Nearest City Center: 10 min from Portsmouth, 15 min from Picard, 1 hour from Roseau
Distance to Airport: 1- 1.5 hours
Nearby Parks/Beaches: Toucari Bay/Beach, Douglas Bay / Bell Hall Beach, Cabrits National Park, Prince Rupert Bay/Beach, Lamothe Park.
Nearby Shops/Restaurants: Sandra’s, Toucari Bar & Grill, The Almond Deck , Keepin’ It Real, Roots Rock Bar & Grill, Bell Hall Beach Spot, Purple Turtle Beach Bar & Restaurant, and so much more in nearby Portsmouth and Picard, like Saver’s Grocery.
Nearby Activities & Attractions: Horseback Riding, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Hiking.