Jennifer and Crispin are the nicest and most helpful people you will meet in Dominica. They gave us clear directions of how to get to their cottage in Portsmouth. It's about a 45 minute drive from the airport. The road to their place, while a little rough, will help you get used to the rest of the roads on the island. Jenn, Crispin, and their two dogs Baby and Beau greeted us right away and Crispin took our bags up to our cottages.
My parents stayed in the FuFu, which has a lovely outdoor kitchen on the lower level. I had the special opportunity to be the first guest in the Madé cottage and it was one of the most surreal experience ever. You can see Portsmouth, Cabrits National Park, and the Atlantic Ocean all from your porch! I am a little jealous of the people that got to stay once the place was furnished, but it was just as beautiful and serene without all the decoration.
For people who are afraid of bats, they do come in at night, circle around the ceiling a couple of times, and fly right back out. It was actually quite calming, and I felt in touch with my surroundings and as if I was sleeping right in nature from the comfort of my bed.
Every morning, Jennifer brings you breakfast that consists of different types of tea, homemade bread, fresh avocados, sweet fresh fruit, and makes sure to tailor her menu to your dietary needs. She even made cream for my mom and I to put in our tea! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let her cook for you! She is the best cook on the island, hands down. Fried plantains, spicy avocado dip, fish with peppers, star fruit drinks, banana ice cream, the list is endless and you will not want to eat anywhere else!
On top of all that, Jennifer and Crispin took time out of their day (multiple days!) to show us different places in Dominica. They took us to Emerald Pool, Syndicate Falls, Roseau, Titou Gorge, and Trafalgar Falls. Crispin is a certified tour guide and grew up on the island, so he knows it like the back of his hand.
I really cannot say enough about how helpful, nice, and welcoming Jennifer, Crispin, Baby, and Beau were to us. I can promise I will be back!