The History of Developing a local Recycling Center started in January 2005. The Black Sheep Inn invited the Mayor of Sigchos and the local town council to a meeting. One of the agenda items was to determine if the Mayor would be willing to send the country garbage to Chugchilan twice a month. The Mayor frankly said “No!”.
But he also set in motion the idea of purchasing land so that the town could manage and reuse their waste. Thus started the property search for a location for a landfill. Purchasing land was a slow process. The community had to shop for several properties, as well as convince people that they were NOT making a traditional garbage dump. But rather the land was creating a space for separating and processing waste.
After selecting the final site, the Mayor did not have enough funding to purchase the land, so both the Black Sheep Inn and the Italian Missionary Mato Grosso group pitched in.
Up until then the village plaza had been swept on Monday’s after the weekly market and trash was conveniently thrown into a small canyon in front of the school. Now the garbage is being collected in four recycling stations in the plaza separating organic and inorganic waste. The classified garbage is brought to the new recycling center property.
Black Sheep Inn built a small adobe building on the property for storing recyclables: hard and soft plastics, scrap metal and cans, cardboard, glass etc. 50% of the village waste is organic which is being composted and non-recyclables are placed in a small landfill. The recycling center was partly funded by the Black Sheep Inn winning the ECOCLUB.com Ecotourism Awards 2006.
The recycling center is made out of handmade/sun-dried adobe blocks and the windows, door and roof structure was salvaged from an old market building that had been torn down in Chugchilán’s plaza, in order to make room for a new ‘park’. Therefore the center itself is built out of natural and recycled materials. Organic compost has been used to fertilize the new park.
HISTORY OF DEVELOPING NATIVE TREE NURSERY
Native-Tree Nursery Using Plastic Garbage
(this project also received funding by winning EcoClub’s International Ecotourism Competition 2008)
Black Sheep Inn is spearheading the creation of a native tree nursery in the high Andes using discarded plastic bottles and abundant organic fertilizer.
Deforestation in this part of the Andes started over a thousand years ago with the Incas. The high sierra landscape is now sparsely forested with non-natives of pine and eucalyptus. Native trees are extremely beneficial as windbreaks, controlling erosion, improving soils, defining property boarders, attracting native wildlife, providing firewood and ultimately attracting more rain!
This project is relatively simple using organic fertilizer, discarded plastic drinking bottles and a large public property to grow native tree seedlings and distribute them throughout the community. Part of the property needs to be fenced, a roof-water collector and water storage tank will be installed on a small building which is up hill from the proposed tree nursery, a composting toilet will be built to further produce fertilizer for the trees: basic supplies will be purchased for growing trees and current village employees will be trained on nursery maintenance.
Currently, village waste is separated into organic and inorganic (a large quantity of non-recyclable plastic bottles are collected) and transported to a one hectare property for processing outside Chugchilán. This project will use the abundant organic fertilizer and large amount of plastic drinking bottles to start the native tree nursery.
Black Sheep Inn planted hundreds of native trees on its property over 10 years ago. There are now mature trees that are producing seed-stock and branches that can be cut for strikes (many of the native Andean trees can be propagated by putting cuttings carefully into fertile soil). Species at the Black Sheep Inn include: Capuli (Prunus serotina), Quishuar (Buddleia incana), Yagual (Polylepes Incana), Racemosa (Polylepis Racemosa), as well as Alder (Aliso), Acacia (Mimosoideae) and Broom (Retama).
This project will be completed with collaborations from local town council, Mayor, tourists, Peace Corp Volunteers and Italian Missionaries. All of these parties have a history of working together successfully.
Collaborations and Donations:
Italian Mission has offered to install a water connection on the property and provide sawdust. Laura Schreeg, an ex-US Peace Corp volunteer, has built four native tree nurseries in the high Andean sierra; she is enthusiastic to advise locals on native tree propagation. She is in regular contact with the Black Sheep Inn via the internet. There is a current US Peace Corp agricultural volunteer in Chugchilán who is enthused about this project and will give hands-on technical advice and instruction on how to grow seedlings. The local Mayor has a tree nursery established on the solid waste disposal site of Sigchos and will be able to share valuable expertise. There are an excess of plastic drink bottles available from the village that can be used for seedling containers. Black Sheep Inn has mature native-trees that can be used for both seed-stock and strikes. Black Sheep Inn also has technical experience for installing composting toilet and roof-water collecting system. Lechero fence posts can be cut from the Black Sheep Inn’s property and planted at the native tree nursery site.
Economic Investment:
Wire fencing, transportation, shade cloth, nursery enclosures, water tanks, roof gutters, wood, composting toilet barrels, metal meshing, cement, cinder-blocks, and seeds. The village worker has a budget for working 3 days per week yet currently only works 2 days per week.
Michelle Kirby & Andres Hammerman
Black Sheep Inn, Ecuador
http://www.blacksheepinn.com
Top 50 Eco-Lodges – National Geographic Adventure Magazine 2009
Winner, ECOCLUB.com Ecotourism Awards 2006 & 2008
Skål International Ecotourism Award 2006
Smithsonian Magazine/Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Sustainable Tourism Award 2005
NUARRO DIVE PACKAGE 2009/2010-Mozambique
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites/by Lise TyrrellStay 6 nights and enjoy 3 double boat dives, 1 night dive and UNLIMITED shore dives
The direct access to the sea, the closeness of the continental shelf and undiscovered sites make Nuarro a perfect diving location. Nuarro’s protected bay allows a variety of shore dives on our wall and five pinnacles.
Our activity centre has a fully equipped Dive centre, rental of diving gear and dive tanks, Padi dive courses and fully kitted dive boats (tailor built dhows). Experienced dive instructors are available to accommodate all levels of training and dive groups.
We invite you to stay 6 nights in our luxurious chalets enjoy 3 double boat dives, 1 night dive and UNLIMITED shore dives @ Nuarro.
Pay 1,850 USD pp full board.
Groups booking (3 and more)
Pay 1,750 USD pp full board.
To secure this DIVE experience book as soon as possible!
Valid 15 July 2009 – 01 Oct 2010
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
TRIENKE LODEWIJK [email protected] phone: +258 82 304 4049
[email protected] phone: +258 82 301 4294
www.nuarro.com
Dominica International EcoFest 2009
/in Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellFollowing the success of the First ever Dominica International EcoFest, we are delighted to announce that The Dominicas International EcoFest 2010 is now on track for May 1st to May 8th 2010, at Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge in Rosalie, Dominica, The nature island of the world.
A week of exciting activities, including a range of live local culture and musical peformances, showcasing Dominica Eco Life, renewable energy workshops, panel discussions and guest eco speakers on conference day, community based projects, village homestays, yoga, and much much more.
If you missed ecoFest 2009, you missed out.
Book early for next year’s amazing eco extravaganza!!
Tickets now available.
Special group rates.
University and school special prices.
For more details visit Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge
Dominica International EcoFest 2009
/in Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellMay 1st to May 8th 2009
Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge
This week long festival will be bringing people together through a mix of seminars, guest speakers, workshops, panel discussions and displays of local and foreign talents. The theme of EcoFest is ‘A celebration of the world’s progress on saving our beautiful planet?’. Through which we hope that open discussion will explore the reality of our advancements, question them and their philosophy, and examine their validity.
So come spend a week, a few days, or just one night investigating the advances we have made towards preserving the planet for generations to come, and learning from the mistakes.
– Learn about the latest renewable energy technology, and how it is being put into practice on both local and nationwide scales. Featured in a full-day workshop will be the BioGas Helpline coming from India to install a biogas plant on site.
– See how local crafts and traditions are being integrated into tourism for all to benefit. Nature artists from Dominica and abroad will be showcasing their provocative pieces.
– Hear about micro-eco-projects from around the world. The International EcoClub will outline how you can do it yourself.
– Discover new and innovative products.
– Hike to some of Dominica’s spectacular nature sites. Join the DHTA in their HikeFest to end in an evening of panel discussions at EcoFest.
– Listen to a variety of quality music. To be showcased at this event will be singers, Free Joseph, Janet ‘Angel’ Azzouz, Brizee’s pan symphony, jinn ping, reggae and calypso stars.
Experience living sustainability, and learn from green minds brought together for this unforgettable event from all around the world!
Buy your tickets in advance and receive an early-bird discount! The price for shall be EC$100/US$40 for an all-day pass and EC$$50/US$20 for a half-day pass (1 event). Also EC$500/US$200 for a VIP all-day week-long invitation and EC$500/US$200 for a VIP half-day week-long invitation (one vent per day). Prices will be more if bought at the gate. Tickets available from Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge, [email protected]
We also welcome eco sponsors for the event from all fields. You or your business could be showcased throughout the festival. Contact us for more details. If you have something eco you would like to display, and want to participate actively in the event, please contact us about getting involved in our Eco Exhibition.
To learn more please refer to our website or contact us at the following:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +1.767.446.1886
Website: www.rosalieforest.com/
Now is your chance to own an award winning eco lodge in the Caribbean
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites/by Lise TyrrellThe Rosalie Forest/3 Rivers Eco Lodge in Dominica is available for sale.
Set on 9 acres, surrounded by pristine rivers with natural pools, including 5 acres of rainforest, the lodge has an office, 5 private rooms, including self contained cottage, 2 bamboo tree houses, a couple of simple cabins and a 10 bed dormitory with camping facilities.
The lodge is run on renewable energy and the equipment is included with the sale. There is a small restaurant and bar as well as a communal kitchen for the campers. We offer a wide range of nature, adventure and community based activities to suit all.
The business is offered for sale for health reasons, and is a running business with future bookings, and staff who are willing to stay if needed. The lodge has received widespread accolades in the international press for its environmental and community work, and is the host for this year’s International EcoFest from the 1st to the 8th May.
Asking price US$ 450,000
For more information contact Jem Winston, Managing Director
Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge,
PO Box 1292
Rosalie, Dominica
West Indies
Tel : 1 767 275 1886
e-fax : 1 510 578 6578
e-mail : [email protected]
http://www.rosalieforest.com
The Lodge at Chaa Creek-Green Globe Certified Silver
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites, Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellPrior to achieving Certification, The Lodge at Chaa Creek successfully Benchmarked against key environmental indicators including energy and water consumption, total waste production and community commitment.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek chose to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by undertaking Certification – the highest level of the Green Globe programme. The Certification process involves either an onsite audit or offsite assessment by an independent third party Green Globe Accredited Assessor. The successful completion of the Certification process demonstrates The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s strong commitment to the principles of environmental sustainability.
About Green Globe
Green Globe is the worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and performance improvement system assisting the travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including climate change, waste reduction and non-renewable resource management.
Stewart Moore, CEO of EC3 Global (which promotes markets, develops and manages the Green Globe program for GGAP) says: “I am delighted that The Lodge at Chaa Creek has achieved Certified Silver status. The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a prime example of an organisation committed to environmentally sustainable tourism. They have demonstrated through a variety of initiatives, that their business and its employees can make a difference by reducing their environmental impact. The commitment they have shown by participating in the Green Globe programme and the achievements they have made within the programme set an example for other businesses to follow.”
About The Lodge at Chaa Creek
The award-winning Lodge at Chaa Creek has pioneered natural history travel to Belize since 1981 and is Belize’s premier destinations for a wide range of adventures. Set within a private 365-acre nature reserve, Chaa Creek hosts an internationally recognized Natural History Centre and Butterfly Farm, miles of nature trails for hiking, birding, mountain biking or horseback riding, a fleet of canoes, an exquisite spa, conference centre, and access to all regional Maya archaeological sites and natural attractions. Chaa Creek’s cottages, suites and villas are set in lush tropical gardens nestled along the verdant banks of the Macal River.
For more information please contact:
The Lodge at Chaa Creek
P.O. Box 53
San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize
Tel: +501-824-2037
Fax: +501-824-2501
Email: <[email protected]>
Web: www.chaacreek.com
Claire Hendrie
Relationship Manager
EC3 Global
Tel: +61 7 3238 1931
Fax: +61 7 3211 4734
Email: [email protected]
Web : www.ec3global.com
Chaa Creek’s Green Credentials A listed by Conde Nast
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites, Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellCayo Ditrict, Belize,February 25, 2009 – Chaa Creek has raised the green bar in Belize as the country’s first home-grown lodge to be formally recognized as a member of the elite eco-friendly international community by Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotels and Spas Guide.
Recommendations to this elite group are selected for their individual charm, character and superior service, and only properties that meet the exacting requirements are included in the Guide.
Conde Nast Johansens inspects each recommendation annnually to ensure that it maintains high standards, and awards each included property the Conde Nast Johansens Mark of Excellence wall plaque as a sign of approval. The plaque is a guarantee of exceptional accomodations and serves as a valued endorsement for more than 13 million of the world’s most discerning travelers.
The Conde Nast Johasens Guides are published for discerning travelers who seek top-quality facilities and services. They are the most comprehensive illustrated reference guides to independently owned hotels, inns, resorts, spas and conference facilities throughout the Americs, Great Britain and Europe, and the only guidebooks to carry the prestigious and widely-recognized Conde Nast seal of approval.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek is carefully tucked away amidst lush tropical gardens along the verdant banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the ancient Maya Mountains. Individually designed thatched accomodations reflect an atmosphere of elegance where charmingly decorated rooms and suites offer fine fabrics, furnishing and antiques. These spacious cottages include private sun deck verandas for viewing whildlife and interacting with nature.
Chaa Creeks 365-acre nature reserve, home to the lodge, also hosts an internationally recognized Natural History Centre, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicine Trail, miles of trails for walking, birding, mountain biking, and for horsebackriding, a fleet of canoes, a full service spa, conference centre, and access to Belize’s Maya archaeological sites.
Staffed by dedicated professionals, this romantic little lodge blessed with understated Belizean charm and a spectacular jungle setting guarantees a unique and truly intimate experience.
For more informatio about The Lodge at Chaa Creek, contact the property at 501-824-2037, [email protected] or visit the web site at http://www.chaacreek.com.
HISTORY OF DEVELOPING LOCAL RECYCLING CENTER
/in Countries in the Tropics, Eco Lodges and Conservation sites, Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellThe History of Developing a local Recycling Center started in January 2005. The Black Sheep Inn invited the Mayor of Sigchos and the local town council to a meeting. One of the agenda items was to determine if the Mayor would be willing to send the country garbage to Chugchilan twice a month. The Mayor frankly said “No!”.
But he also set in motion the idea of purchasing land so that the town could manage and reuse their waste. Thus started the property search for a location for a landfill. Purchasing land was a slow process. The community had to shop for several properties, as well as convince people that they were NOT making a traditional garbage dump. But rather the land was creating a space for separating and processing waste.
After selecting the final site, the Mayor did not have enough funding to purchase the land, so both the Black Sheep Inn and the Italian Missionary Mato Grosso group pitched in.
Up until then the village plaza had been swept on Monday’s after the weekly market and trash was conveniently thrown into a small canyon in front of the school. Now the garbage is being collected in four recycling stations in the plaza separating organic and inorganic waste. The classified garbage is brought to the new recycling center property.
Black Sheep Inn built a small adobe building on the property for storing recyclables: hard and soft plastics, scrap metal and cans, cardboard, glass etc. 50% of the village waste is organic which is being composted and non-recyclables are placed in a small landfill. The recycling center was partly funded by the Black Sheep Inn winning the ECOCLUB.com Ecotourism Awards 2006.
The recycling center is made out of handmade/sun-dried adobe blocks and the windows, door and roof structure was salvaged from an old market building that had been torn down in Chugchilán’s plaza, in order to make room for a new ‘park’. Therefore the center itself is built out of natural and recycled materials. Organic compost has been used to fertilize the new park.
HISTORY OF DEVELOPING NATIVE TREE NURSERY
Native-Tree Nursery Using Plastic Garbage
(this project also received funding by winning EcoClub’s International Ecotourism Competition 2008)
Black Sheep Inn is spearheading the creation of a native tree nursery in the high Andes using discarded plastic bottles and abundant organic fertilizer.
Deforestation in this part of the Andes started over a thousand years ago with the Incas. The high sierra landscape is now sparsely forested with non-natives of pine and eucalyptus. Native trees are extremely beneficial as windbreaks, controlling erosion, improving soils, defining property boarders, attracting native wildlife, providing firewood and ultimately attracting more rain!
This project is relatively simple using organic fertilizer, discarded plastic drinking bottles and a large public property to grow native tree seedlings and distribute them throughout the community. Part of the property needs to be fenced, a roof-water collector and water storage tank will be installed on a small building which is up hill from the proposed tree nursery, a composting toilet will be built to further produce fertilizer for the trees: basic supplies will be purchased for growing trees and current village employees will be trained on nursery maintenance.
Currently, village waste is separated into organic and inorganic (a large quantity of non-recyclable plastic bottles are collected) and transported to a one hectare property for processing outside Chugchilán. This project will use the abundant organic fertilizer and large amount of plastic drinking bottles to start the native tree nursery.
Black Sheep Inn planted hundreds of native trees on its property over 10 years ago. There are now mature trees that are producing seed-stock and branches that can be cut for strikes (many of the native Andean trees can be propagated by putting cuttings carefully into fertile soil). Species at the Black Sheep Inn include: Capuli (Prunus serotina), Quishuar (Buddleia incana), Yagual (Polylepes Incana), Racemosa (Polylepis Racemosa), as well as Alder (Aliso), Acacia (Mimosoideae) and Broom (Retama).
This project will be completed with collaborations from local town council, Mayor, tourists, Peace Corp Volunteers and Italian Missionaries. All of these parties have a history of working together successfully.
Collaborations and Donations:
Italian Mission has offered to install a water connection on the property and provide sawdust. Laura Schreeg, an ex-US Peace Corp volunteer, has built four native tree nurseries in the high Andean sierra; she is enthusiastic to advise locals on native tree propagation. She is in regular contact with the Black Sheep Inn via the internet. There is a current US Peace Corp agricultural volunteer in Chugchilán who is enthused about this project and will give hands-on technical advice and instruction on how to grow seedlings. The local Mayor has a tree nursery established on the solid waste disposal site of Sigchos and will be able to share valuable expertise. There are an excess of plastic drink bottles available from the village that can be used for seedling containers. Black Sheep Inn has mature native-trees that can be used for both seed-stock and strikes. Black Sheep Inn also has technical experience for installing composting toilet and roof-water collecting system. Lechero fence posts can be cut from the Black Sheep Inn’s property and planted at the native tree nursery site.
Economic Investment:
Wire fencing, transportation, shade cloth, nursery enclosures, water tanks, roof gutters, wood, composting toilet barrels, metal meshing, cement, cinder-blocks, and seeds. The village worker has a budget for working 3 days per week yet currently only works 2 days per week.
Michelle Kirby & Andres Hammerman
Black Sheep Inn, Ecuador
http://www.blacksheepinn.com
Top 50 Eco-Lodges – National Geographic Adventure Magazine 2009
Winner, ECOCLUB.com Ecotourism Awards 2006 & 2008
Skål International Ecotourism Award 2006
Smithsonian Magazine/Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Sustainable Tourism Award 2005
Faasai Resort and Spa a finalist in Wild Asia’s 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites, Ecotourism/by Lise TyrrellThere are eight finalists altogether in the awards which were open to contestants throughout Asia. The other five finalists are from India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Indonesia.
This is the third year that Wild Asia has held the awards, which recognize tourism operators who are committed to following the principles of Responsible Tourism.
Over 40 candidates filled out Wild Asia’s self-assessment checklist. The criteria for choosing the finalists centers on three core principles related to economic, environmental and social objectives. These include protection of the environment, conservation of water and electricity, efficient waste disposal, support for the local community, treatment of staff and education for visitors. All the finalists will be visited by a fact-finding team from Wild Asia that will check on-site operations, talk to staff and guests and visit local businesses and attractions promoted by operators in surrounding areas. This allows Wild Asia to gain a better understanding of the resort property, how it is run and its impacts in the area.
A member of the Wild Asia Fact Finder team Rick Gregory, who visited the Faasai Resort and Spa in August, said the objective of the awards is to encourage responsible practices in the tourism industry. He said the publicity and examples from the awards would give travelers an opportunity to distinguish between good operators and less responsible ones.
“Travelers are very intelligent, they know what they’re looking for, so nobody can just claim to be green, people have to see that a hotel is green.
Savvy tourists demand an eco-friendly environment, a feel for local traditions and a sense of satisfaction that comes from being a low-impact and well-informed visitor, not a detrimental intruder in a foreign locale,” Mr. Gregory said.
The Wild Asia team says there are four common practices that are found among responsible tourism operators.
The Wild Asia team is filming best practices at the places it visits and these will be placed on its own website. The winners of the Responsible Tourism Awards 2008 will be announced at a seminar on Responsible Tourism in November.
For more information please see:
www.wildasia.net; www.sixsenses.com; www.faasai.com; www.andamandiscoveries.com
The Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize gets an Eco pool!
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites/by Lise TyrrellCayo District, Belize, February 3, 2009 – The Lodge at Chaa Creek is making a splash with the latest addition to its 365-acre nature reserve. A new beautifully appointed, fresh water swimming pool has been added to the numerous onsite activities tha Chaa Creek offers, and combines to make Chaa Creek an extra special holiday destination.
The eco-friendly swimming pool was built with both adults and children n mind. Its bi-level configuration allows for swimming and paddling pools, as well as generous lounging space for dining, sun bathing, and relaxation.
“Our family had a wonderful stay at Chaa Creek during the week of Christmas, and our three children were fortunate enough to be the very first guests to take a dip in your fantastic new swimming pool”.
The total capacity of the pool is a whopping 46,000 gallons, 45,000 gallons in the main pool area and 1,000 gallons in the children’s paddling pool.
The pool’s Green credential is facilitated by the IntelliChlor Electronis Chlorine Generator (IECG). This sanitation system uses a salt chlorinator to create a process known as electrolysis which produces a chloriee gas that immediately dissolves into a solution creating Hypoclorite, a pool and spa water sanitizer. Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic material, and kills algae, then reverts back to salt. A low concentration of salt added to the pool water is the only sanitizer used. The IECG then reuses the salt and the process starts over again.
The award-winning Lodge at Chaa Creek’s 365-acre nature reserve hosts an internationally recognized Natural History Centre, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicine Trail, miles of trails for walking, birding, mountain biking, and horsebck riding, a fleet of canoes, a full service spa, conference centre, and access to Belize’s Maya archaeological sites.
Reef and Rainforest Packages with Chaa Creek’s Caribbean partners are always available.
For more information about The Lodge at Caa Creek, call toll free USA 877-709-8708, UK 0-207-096-0329, Belize 501-824-2037 or email us at [email protected].
http://www.chaacreek.com
First Luxury Guesthouse Opens in Calibishie, Dominica
/in Eco Lodges and Conservation sites/by Lise TyrrellVisitors to Calibishie, Dominica’s popular northeastern tourism destination, now have a waterfront luxury lodging option. Calibishie Cove is a large villa with four private suites which rent individually for prices from USD $120 to $240. Half of the accommodations feature kitchens in-suite.
Nestled above the sea, with views of the magnificent red rocks and greenery that make the northeast coast of Dominica so captivating, Calibishie Cove recently opened its doors to enthusiastic customer response.
Exemplifying the establishment’s Eco-Luxurious™ concept, all units feature hardwood and stone finishes and luxury touches like locally-made natural soaps and moisturizers. The guesthouse’s ‘green’ features include solar heated hot water, exceptional natural ventilation (the building was designed specifically for this site’s breezes and sun angles), rainwater catchment, and grey water reuse on site. The Paradise Penthouse unit features a private plunge pool with saline instead of chlorine.
The four suites integrate wonderfully with the lush natural surroundings. French doors in every room and large wraparound balconies make for an unforgettable indoor/outdoor living experience. Custom-built local hardwood furnishings and unique artwork complete the experience. Wireless Internet access and 110/220V electrical outlets are provided throughout.
A short walk down backyard steps leads to a pair of comfortable benches that overlook the sea and Treasure Island, just off the coast. The shaded spot is suited to quiet contemplation or a lively chat. Exemplifying the thoughtful touches found throughout, the owners have installed a bottle opener on one of the benches, so that guests may enjoy a toast of fresh local Kubuli beer from this forest perch.
Another short walk leads to a beautiful beach where a fresh, crystal clear river empties into the ocean. The cove features calm waters thanks to Treasure Island at its entrance. Good snorkeling is found between the beach and Treasure Island, which can be hiked in sturdy shoes. Kayaks are also available to rent from Calibishie Cove’s manager, for exploring the river, Treasure Island, and coast.
Discounts are available for stays of seven nights, or full-villa bookings: www.calibishiecove.com