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Villa Ayahora at Aywasi Bay

The exterior entrance of a lodge or cottage named "AYWASI." The building has a large, gray wooden shingled roof and stone walls. The front door is framed by a wooden pergola structure with a sign hanging overhead. The entrance is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, including red flowers and ferns.
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In the Kalinago Territory on the island of Dominica, a privately owned, three-bedroom, 3 bathroom villa-rental sits nestled within the verdant Salybia community. Villa Ayahora is owned by Kalinago, Nichie Abo, who once lived abroad but has now retired to the community where he was raised. The villa is within walking distance from the Kalinago Barana Aute.

This area is called Aywasi, the Kalinago word for “Thundering Bay”.  When Nichie was growing up, Aywasi Bay was the place from where the fishermen in the village would leave for the day’s fishing. Today, this is done from a modern facility in a neighbouring village outside of the Territory.

A mere five-minute walk from the villa, there’s a small dipping pool, safely protected from the rough Atlantic ocean. Villagers have access to the natural pool but it is usually the villa’s guests who head down there to bask in its warmth.

The Villa Ayahora experience is authentic. Sophisticatedly rustic, all-wood with an extensive garden, guests have the freedom to wander amidst the fruit trees – mango, guava, banana, cherry, coconut and more – pick and eat whatever’s in season. Then, relax on the balcony, enjoying the sounds of the ocean as it wafts up from Aywasi Bay.

A stunning, sunlit view of the deep blue ocean and rugged coastline seen over a dark wooden balcony railing in the foreground. The water is crashing against a forested green hill on the left, and patches of brown seaweed are visible near the shore. The sky is bright blue with scattered white, fluffy clouds.

If needed, Nichie and his team can take care of visitor logistics from arrival on the island to departure. Guests can choose to just enjoy the peaceful surroundings and scenery from within the villa, which itself can be a therapeutic experience, or they can explore the Territory and also the rest of the island if there is interest. Tour guides will be recommended for land and water based excursions.

Guests are typically those who love the outdoors, enjoy hiking and adventure. However, others who are looking for serenity will find it here and also welcome.

Comfortably and tastefully decorated, the villa is equipped with modern amenities including WiFi. Guests can be assured of safety, privacy and comfort within the community of Dominica’s indigenous people who are friendly and welcoming.

Villa Ayahora is a Dominica Covid-19 Certified accommodation.

Contact: (767) 255-2990

The interior of a spacious, open-plan living area with a high, vaulted wooden ceiling and wood-paneled walls and floors. The room is furnished with orange-cushioned wicker sofas and chairs arranged around a round, textured rug. The space also includes a dining area and a visible bed in the far left, with windows offering views of the exterior landscape.
A view of a dramatic, rough coastline and deep blue ocean seen from an open wooden-framed window inside a wooden cabin. Large, white waves crash against the rocky green cliffside under a dark, stormy, overcast sky.
A scenic view of two small, rustic, open-sided gazebos with thatched roofs, situated on a dramatic, rocky outcrop overlooking the bright blue ocean. In the foreground, dark, rough boulders and a small wooden bench are visible. The background shows the rugged coastline covered in green vegetation under a clear, deep blue sky.
A two-story, traditional-style wooden house with a light gray shingle roof and a wrap-around porch is nestled high on a lush, steep hillside, almost completely surrounded by dense, vibrant green tropical foliage and trees. The house has several windows with open shutters, suggesting a sunny day.

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