Portsmouth, Dominica

Secret Bay Villas is an exclusive collection of luxury residences on Dominica's spectacular northwest coast, within the internationally acclaimed Secret Bay Resort. Set on a secluded clifftop overlooking the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by pristine rainforest, the villas combine contemporary architecture with natural materials, privacy and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Each residence features thoughtfully designed interiors, generous outdoor terraces and a private plunge pool, creating a tranquil retreat immersed in nature. Owners also enjoy access to Secret Bay's exceptional resort facilities, including secluded beaches, wellness and spa experiences, fine dining, watersports and guided island adventures.

Professionally managed by the award-winning Secret Bay team, the residences offer effortless ownership, comprehensive property management and the opportunity to generate rental income when not in personal use. Whether as a private retreat, second home or investment, Secret Bay presents a rare opportunity to own within one of the Caribbean's most celebrated eco-luxury resorts.

Villa Types at Secret Bay

Clifftop Villa Estates
Private estates perched above the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by rainforest.
Feature a main villa with a separate one- or one-and-a-half-bedroom guest villa, depending on the design.
Private plunge pools, spacious terraces and panoramic ocean views.
Ideal for families and multi-generational ownership.

Waterfront Mapou Villas
Secluded one-bedroom villas nestled in tropical forest, closest to the sea.
Approximately 1,378 sq ft of indoor-outdoor living space.
Private plunge pool, gourmet kitchen and ocean-facing deck.
Ideal for couples seeking privacy and spectacular sea views.

Cliffside Villas
Contemporary two- and three-bedroom villas set within the rainforest.
Panoramic sea, mountain and rainforest views, approximately five minutes' walk from Coconut Beach.
Three-storey designs with private plunge pools, generous terraces and open-plan living.
Available in Ti-Fèy+ (2 bedrooms) and Kampesh (3 bedrooms), with whole or fractional ownership options.

Across the villa collections, owners have access to Secret Bay's resort facilities and services. These include:
Three secluded, swimmable beaches.
Saltwater infinity lap pool, beach bar and cabanas.
Open-air restaurant and casual dining.
Treehouse-style spa and wellness facilities.
Fitness centre and in-nature green gym.
Riverside yoga and meditation pavilion.
Beachfront watersports hut.
Treetop funicular and cliff-edge sunset deck.
Nature trails and an on-property sea cave.

The resort also offers concierge services, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, laundry, electric-vehicle transport, villa provisioning, on-call chefs and dedicated villa hosts. Excursions, activities and tailored itineraries can also be arranged.

Secret Bay Villas - Ownership and Investment

1. Ownership Options
Fractional ownership through a share in an LLC that owns the villa and land.
Whole ownership of individual villas or, where available, multi-villa estates.
Current opportunities include Clifftop fractional shares, Waterfront whole and fractional ownership, and newly launched Cliffside villas.

2. Investment Requirements
Fractional ownership starts from US$220,000.
Whole ownership starts from US$1.4 million.
Cliffside Ti-Fèy+ (2 bedrooms): US$2,950,000 whole ownership or US$480,000 fractional.
Cliffside Kampesh (3 bedrooms): US$3,950,000 whole ownership or US$480,000 fractional.
Multiple shares or villas may be purchased, subject to availability.

3. Rental Income and Returns
Historical annual returns paid to owners have averaged approximately 2%-3%, distributed twice yearly.
Returns vary according to rental performance and expenses and are not guaranteed.
Some villas, including the Clifftop Multi-Villa Estates, operate within a shared rental pool.
Whole ownership villas are not pooled.

4. Historical Performance
The villa collection grew from 6 villas in 2019 to 27 by Q1 2026.
Shareholder numbers reached 251 by Q1 2026.
The historical performance brochure provides an overview of the resort's growth, occupancy and rental rates.

5. Owner Benefits
Existing fractional owners receive up to two weeks' use per year, rotated between high and low seasons.
Cliffside fractional owners receive up to four weeks per year: two in high season and two in low season.
Unused weeks return to the rental programme.
Owners may allocate their weeks to family and friends, subject to booking terms.

6. Citizenship by Investment
A qualifying investment may support an application for Dominican citizenship.
The minimum qualifying real estate investment is US$200,000, with additional government, due diligence, application and professional fees.
Applications must be submitted through an authorised local agent. Secret Bay can provide an introduction.

7. Resale and Exit Strategy
Ownership interests not linked to citizenship may generally be sold at any time, subject to transfer conditions.
Investments used for citizenship are subject to a minimum holding period of three years from the date citizenship is granted, or five years when resold to another Citizenship by Investment applicant.