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Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
Food and drink
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed

We have 2 identical bright & airy Studio aptmts, one being the mirror image of the other. Both are located on the lower ground level of our house Carpe Diem Villa.
Each studio has a separate entrance & they share the 45ft Balcony which is perfect for Al fresco dining, birdwatching & sunsets!

The Queen size bed is made of local red cedar & has a 'Four poster' style canopy/mosquito net & Sprung mattresses.
We have a pull out single bed & a cot for a child that can be requested.
Large Whirlpool fridge/f, Saffire stove with integral grill, toaster, electric kettle, cafetière & liquidizer. Crockery/cutlery for 4 + pots/pans.
Small Personal safe. Cotton bed linen & towels are provided.

You can see the view without getting out of bed!
2 sets of louvred red cedar doors open out onto the 45ft balcony.
The bathrooms are 'Wet rooms', fully tiled and of a good size.
The rooms are naturally quite cool but there is a portable and a ceiling fan.
The ceiling are high and with the tiled floors stay quite cool throughout the day.
Up here we hardly have many mosquitoes at all and a breeze blows most days.
We are surround by a good variety of local birds such as MotMots, Ant Shrikes & 5 varieties of hummingbirds. The vegetation is quite lush and we have mango, banana, paw paw and fresh herbs etc growing in the garden.
Wi-fi access throughout is very good & perfect if you need to work remotely.

Carpe Diem Villa was completed in late 2007. Half timbered construction over a block ground floor. It is our house and was designed for US to live in and constructed of local materials using all local labour. The whole point of the house was to take advantage of the view of Castara Bay. It is set back and 80 feet above the Northside Road in the village of Castara, a small unspoilt fishing village on the Caribbean coast of Tobago.
The 2 Sandy beaches are safe and kept clean by the villagers.
Lifeguards are on duty during the day. Come & Swim or snorkel with the Stingrays or Pull the Seine!
Walk to the local Waterfall to cool off in the heat of the day

We invest in the community & can help you organise personalised tours into the rainforest, visit waterfalls, take you fishing & then to a BBQ the catch on a secluded beach. Or tours to Nylon Pool & Buccoo reef, Sunday school, visit Little Tobago & Goat Island, Bio Luminance tours, Being with Horses, Chocolate making & so much more
The local bars are friendly with locals, expats and visitors all 'liming' together.

Come here & write that book you always meant to write! For more reviews (130! ) and photographs check out what guests have said on Trip Advisor !

Property manager

Chris Runciman

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Castara, Tobago

What's nearby

  • Castara Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Englishman's Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Turtle Beach - 38 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Pigeon Point Beach - 62 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Tobago (TAB-A.N.R. Robinson Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪eula's restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brantals Grill House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Glasgow Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪D'Coals Spot Resturant - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castara Beach and Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve. Englishman's Bay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Carpe Diem Villa-Studio-Sunset 2-Sleeps 2/3-Amazing sea view even from the bed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a wonderful location in Castara
We had a really happy stay in this comfortable apartment with wonderful, helpful and informative hosts Chris & Yvonne . The apartment is set in a wonderful tropical garden with spectacular views over the ocean, whist being surrounded by hummingbirds and all tropical life. Castara village has has a large selection of restaurants , events and friendly local businesses, set on two soft sandy bays. The nearest to the apartment has a fantastic coral reef full of tropical fish such as Angel fish, Stingrays and Parrot fish, located only 20 metres from the shore , making it great for snorkelling or swimming . It is only 100 metres walk downhill from the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views - peaceful
Carpe Diem is set back a little and up the hill from the beach. This provides lovely views and a measure of tranquility. The birds are prolific when you put a bit of food in the feeders, and besides the normal village noise, the birds are about the only 'disruptions'. The room is very pleasant with two double doors that made most of it open to the sea view. We were very comfortable. Chris and Yvonne were not around when we stayed, but their manager Carolyn was attentive and helpful. The room was spotless when we arrived and communications were great. The only thing I can think to advise is to be aware of the mosquitos - get some bug repellant and citronella candles and you'll be fine. I get bit everywhere I go and the Castara mosquitoes are a lot less of a problem than most - the itch goes away quite quickly. The swimming was great at Castara with some waves for enjoyment, but nothing overwhelming. There is a reef that was fun to explore with fish and an occaisional sting-ray. Numerous local 'events' and local eating places made for a very pleasant stay. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019