20 Acre Eco Lodge for Sale, La Plaine, Dominica

Nestled along the banks of the Taberi River near La Plaine in Southeastern Dominica, this unique 20-acre organic eco lodge features 14 rental units and a riverside restaurant, positioned just beneath the Three Pitons UNESCO National Park.

Set within a tranquil valley, this chemical-free organic paradise offers opportunities to witness natural wonders, including sea turtle nesting at Bout Sable beach. The property is surrounded by acres of pristine tropical forests, with access to sustainable infrastructure including solar and wind energy harvesting capabilities, along with multiple water sources including rainwater collection, river water, and accessible spring water with existing piping. Wireless internet is provided through a fiber network with satellite backup.

The property features 14 existing rental units totaling 9,450 square feet of construction, with 6-9 units operated in the rental pool program. Built using timeless local construction methods, these fully furnished cottages and villas range from 450 to 2,500 square feet in size. Each unit features its own kitchen and is thoughtfully positioned within the oasis-like surroundings, designed to maximize natural ventilation.

The riverside cafe serves meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients and comes fully equipped with commercial-grade appliances, including stove, microwaves, coffee machines, oven, grill, toasters, blenders, mixers, espresso machines, slicers, rice cooker, barbecue, and yogurt machines. The restaurant includes seating for 24 guests and all necessary kitchenware.

The property features a comprehensive 2021 solar system with 18 Axitec German panels (410W each, totaling 7.4 Kwp), complete with a Victron system offering 10 KVA power and 30 KWh storage through six Pylontech UP5000 Ion lithium batteries. This efficient system maintains annual electricity bills under $100, with 4 years remaining on warranty. Additional amenities include computers, credit card machines, a laundry facility with two washing machines and a dryer, solar hot water heaters, and a backup generator. The property also comes with a Toyota Alphard mini van with 8-passenger capacity.

The organic plantation boasts thousands of fruit trees, including 80 mango trees, 80 cocoa trees, hundreds of banana plants, coffee, pineapples, passion fruits, and numerous other producing trees. The grounds include vegetable gardens, planting beds, a greenhouse, and a dedicated composting zone.

This turnkey operation comes with established travel agent relationships, booking portal connections, multiple awards, and a strong online presence. The sale involves a simple transfer of plantation company shares, with corporate tax benefits extending through 2027. With extensive undeveloped land, the property offers tremendous expansion potential, including approved plans for 14 additional cottages and villas. Local banks have provided preliminary approval for financing the planned extension and upgrades, with the option to either retain new units or sell them to third parties within the rental pool program.