The Residences at Secret Bay
IMI Official Partner
The Residences at Secret Bay, the crown jewel development and only six-star, all-villa resort in Dominica, announced it has paid out US$3 million in returns to more than 185 global investors.
This month, it launched an unrivaled fractional share ownership program. This new way to own at Secret Bay complements the resort’s whole-ownership sales and its Citizenship by Investment program (CBI) offering.
Secret Bay’s new fractional program provides an exclusive opportunity to purchase a real ownership share in the LLCs that grant freehold title to the property within the Clifftop Zabuco & Ti-Fèy Multi-Villa Estates, each priced at US$4.5 million.
These estates are among the Caribbean’s most architecturally significant and luxurious villa compounds. Each Multi-Villa Estate includes two villas: the iconic Zabuco Villa, spanning 3,338 square feet and designed to capture the romance of its rainforest setting perfectly, and the two-story Ti-Fèy Villa, offering 1.5 bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,686 square feet of indoor-outdoor living space, ideal for a family stay.
Ownership includes two weeks of stay: one week in the Zabuco Villa and one week in the Ti-Fèy Villa. This allows owners to tailor stays as a serene couples retreat or an entire family gathering.
Located within the dramatic Clifftop enclave, these estates offer breathtaking views from over 200 feet above sea level, blending luxury with nature in an unparalleled setting.
This program offers ownership from two to 10 weeks—from US$216,000 up to US$1 million—with no annual fees*. It provides a potential return on investment based on Secret Bay’s unique ownership model and benefits, including membership to ThirdHome and the opportunity to qualify for second citizenship.
“We’re excited to introduce this innovative real estate offering at Secret Bay,” said Marvlyn James, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Residences at Secret Bay. “Further making this fractional offering unrivaled is the growing demand for second citizenship, particularly among those seeking safety, security, and a ‘Plan B.’”
James stated: “Having recently been voted the #1 Resort in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure and being situated on the unspoiled ‘Nature Island’ of the Caribbean, this is truly a one-of-a-kind ownership and investment opportunity.”
The Multi-Villa Estates fractional program arrives four years after the successful launch of whole ownership sales and three years after Secret Bay set a record by selling Dominica’s most expensive vacation home estate for US$7.1 million.
To date, Secret Bay owners have enjoyed the benefit of no annual or owner fees while receiving varying positive returns on investment, paid quarterly. This is made possible through Secret Bay’s innovative model, where the resort reserves several weeks in each villa for rental. After expenses, the resulting rental income is shared with owners on a per-villa basis.
The program also parallels Secret Bay’s successful CBI offering. This established and qualified investment program allows individuals or families to obtain citizenship and a second passport through contributions to the economy, society, culture, or other national interests as authorized by the Government of Dominica.
Designed to be the most effortless way to own a Caribbean vacation home, The Residences fractional program grants owners privileged access to Secret Bay’s incomparable six-star services and amenities.
These include the open-air Zing Zing Restaurant, newly opened Terraza and Kitchen restaurants, treetop couple’s Gommier Spa, riverside Bwa Mang Wellness Pavilion, seaside Zamann Watersports Hut, three swimmable beaches, a saltwater infinity pool, beachfront bar and restaurant, state-of-the-art fitness center, microbrewery, curated art gallery, and the Caribbean’s longest hillside funicular.
Owners also benefit from high-speed Wi-Fi, access to Secret Bay’s high-performing property rental program, property management, upkeep, and a commitment to leveraging the network to facilitate resale.
This program also provides the unique opportunity to gain second citizenship status through Dominica’s CBI program and membership to the luxury home-sharing community ThirdHome.
Secret Bay is located in Dominica, which is known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” for its unparalleled natural beauty and commitment to sustainability. Dominica is renowned for its abundant natural splendors, from 365 rivers to the world’s second-largest boiling lake, subterranean volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, black and white sand beaches, and home to the world’s only resident pod of sperm whales.
As one of the last truly unspoiled islands, Dominica fosters complete immersion in the healing powers of nature, allowing modern-day travelers to reap the nourishing rewards of a lush, sparsely populated ecosystem.
This last-of-its-kind destination offers bucket-list experiences such as swimming with whales, world-class scuba diving, and canyoning through pristine landscapes.
Recently named the Favorite Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2024—for the third consecutive year—Dominica continues to captivate those seeking an off-the-beaten-path paradise.
Heralded by top publications across the globe, Secret Bay and The Residences continue to be featured in top international publications and earn merit awards.
Notably, for the fourth time in five years, Secret Bay was named Travel + Leisure’s #1 Resort Hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Secret Bay also made Conde Nast Traveler’s list of best Caribbean resorts.
Other features included Secret Bay being named one of Caribbean Journal’s best luxury boutique hotels in the Caribbean, The Times UK spotlighting it as one of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean, and Fodor’s showcasing it as a spectacular hotel.
The Wall Street Journal, the most discerning global business publication, featured The Residences’ highest-priced offering, a US$10.3 million compound, and citizenship as an amenity.
The Residences were also front and center in United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, and across multiple UK publications, including GQ and Vogue, all highlighting it as a desirable vacation home offering.
See all the Resort & Residences press and accolade highlights here. The property is the first and only property in Dominica to be affiliated with the elite luxury brand Relais & Châteaux.
Fractional ownership begins at US$216,000 for two weeks and ranges up to US$1 million for ten weeks. Whole Ownership real estate opportunities are available for Villas starting at US$1.39m and Multi-Villa Estates at US$4.5m. For more information, visit: https://secretbay.dm/residences/ or email residences@secretbay.dm.
*Please be advised that the coverage of annual fees as well as Return on Investment (ROI) payments are contingent upon market conditions and LLC/Villa performance, and we do not provide any guarantee of specific returns. This disclaimer serves as a notice that ROI payments are subject to change and may not be consistent or predictable. We strongly advise all parties to obtain their independent professional advice.
