It happens somewhere around twilight in the half hour window of failing light, heavens open and magically paint the sky above the mystical Cocoa Cottage. Tangerine, Guava, Cherry, Banana, and Coconut, flowers glisten as a pinkish indigo glow trickle onto the jade canopy. The world stops at 600 ft. up and in Dominica's forest, an electric jungle creation is just a few steps away on the road less traveled.

The attraction of the exclusive 6-bedroom resort may lie in its authenticity. It offers visitors what locals do, not what locals think visitors want to do.

We get all kinds of visitors: UK Reggae giants Steel Pulse, Taj Majal, and NBA Superstar Brian Grant to name a few. It's for people who can do anything but want to do nothing. Most guests want a pace that is one notch above comatose

.

There is very little pampering up here.

Aside from telephone and computer with Internet access there are few nonessentials, so forget about foot rubs, fish eggs, or buying spring water... just open your shower head and you can literally bath in the stuff... that's they way the regulars like it here.

Cocoa Cottage emphasizes natural 'Ital' vegetarian living, authentic Caribbean cooking. Vegetables and fruits are organically grown on the property. .We also serve fresh fish and local chicken dishes to your request. Check our famous Cocoa Tea freshly made from the same cocoa trees around the cottage.