Carpe Diem Villa. Sunset2. Studio with Sea Views even from the Beds! Great Wi-fi – Home 4304160 Apartment
- 1 bedroom
- 3 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Carpe Diem Villa. Sunset2. Studio with Sea Views even from the Beds! Great Wi-fi – Home 4304160
- Apartment
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 3
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Carpe Diem Villa has 2x Self Catering STUDIO apartments downstairs which are both rent-able separately & are mirror images of each other.
They have separate entrances, but share the same balcony & view across Castara bay-Even from the beds!
SPECIAL OFFER 1st May-30th November 2022/3- £40 per night per studio subject to availability.
Please note 5x night minimum stay. Taken on a Self Catering bases only.
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We are traditionally built and completed in 2007 & are located just a short walk off the Northside Road in the friendly fishing village of Castara on the Caribbean side of Tobago which is a perfect place to work remotely or relax .
The two STUDIOS are block built, they are light & airy with high ceilings & have a fully tiled 'wet-room' styled bathroom with shower, hand basin & WC plus hot & cold water.
We have fitted filters on the cold water supply in the kitchens so no need to buy bottled water unless you particularly wish to!
They are the mirror image of each other & have good cooking facilities with a 'proper Saffire' stove & grill ( not a hot plate !!), large fridge/freezer ( large enough for lots of Carib!) crockery & cooking utensils for 4 & all you will need including a liquidiser for all the fruit from the garden -in season
Each studio has a queen size red cedar bed with mosquito nets & sleep 2 people comfortably.
We can provide an extra single bed or child's cot if requested.
We provide free standing fans + a ceiling fan, although the high ceilings keep all the rooms cool.
All doors/windows are made of local cedar & are louvered.
No need for AC here!
Outside a large balcony has drop down blinds for shade & with table & chairs so that you can eat Al fresco .
Perfect for bird watching & sunsets!
There is separate access to each studio.
There is also a shared BBQ area and pizza/bread oven-check first as sometimes the hens lay their eggs in there!.
Free Wi-fi is available to use if you need to work remotely BUT check with your partner to see if he/she will let you spend time on the internet while you are on holiday!!
Both of the 2 Sandy Beaches are just a short stroll away ( 200 yards ) where you can fish swim, snorkel with the Stingrays, fish or pull the Seine!
We built the house for us and our family and friends to enjoy. The word spread about how good it was so we ended up letting it out to like minded people. You can do as much or as little as you want here.
The main thing is to relax and recharge your batteries.
That is why we call it the 'Great Escape'.
A Bird Watchers paradise. Great local food, fresh fish every day.
In the evening visit the bars and 'lime' with the locals.
Visit the small local restaurants to taste the local cuisine or cook up the fish you caught (maybe) on the house BBQ then relax and dream about the one that got away!
All accommodation is NO SMOKING except on the balconies.
Carpe Diem " Seize the day"
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.64) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
No smoking at all is allowed inside the property.
You may smoke outside upon the balcony if it does not disturb any other guests (please check first), using a suitable ashtray & disposing of the buts safely without risk of fire..
Do not bring village dogs to the property, feed them or allow them access to any room
We really hope that you enjoy your stay!
About the owner
Christopher & Yvonne R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 24 reviews
Very Good
24 reviews
- Excellent
- 16
- Very Good
- 8
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Very pleasant and peaceful stay with views.”
Great place to stay with good value. Back a bit and up the hill from the beach, so great views and peaceful. Lots of birds at feeders. Clean. Two double doors open the whole room to nature and the… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Sorry we were not there to meet you! A new grandson meant we were in England. Castara is still relatively unaffected by 'tourism' and visitors ( not tourists ) are able to enjoy a special piece of the Caribbean . You will always be welcomed back to Castara!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely hideaway tucked in the trees of the rainforest”
Let me begin by saying the only reason I gave 4 stars (I wouldve given 4.5 if it was an option) instead of 5 is because of the pillows. I like fat, fluffy bed pillows and because these were on the fla… More
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Response from the owner We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us & may return in the future- Castara is addictive..but we do wish that you had mentioned the problem with the pillows to us at the time-as we have a whole store of them & could have easily swapped or given you extra ones! Some guests prefer different types & so the beds are usually supplied with a selection of 4 to choose from + 2 smaller cushion to prop yourself up on.. We have recently improved the path up to the house & have also added a new metal handrail which we hope will make the short walk easier.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A great village deserves great accommodation”
A great vacation can only happen if the location, accommodation and people are great too. Although I had not spoken or met Yvonne or Chris the information and helpfulness was fantastic, especially wh… More
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Response from the owner So glad that you really enjoyed your holiday & stay with us. Only sorry that we were not able to be there to meet you -maybe next time? Chris & Yvonne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“We thought we were in heaven.”
We were graced to have found the owners and our pad. There were times in our stay when, even though we are constant explorers, that we did not want to leave the front deck. Birds and lizards all ove… More
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Response from the owner It was really lovely to have you both stay....hope to see you both in the future Chris & Yvonne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent accommodation with great views”
We had a lovely stay at Carpe Diem. The accommodation was very good and the views were stunning. Chris and Yvonne were most helpful and made us feel very welcome.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us & hope to see you both next year!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing Experience”
My husband and I chose to stay in Castara for an 8-day vacation in February 2015 and found the Carpe Diem Villa on tripadvisor. We shared Chris & Yvonne's place upstairs and wondered if stayi… More
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Response from the owner Its great that you felt at home with us & look forward to seeing you both again in the future Prof & Yvonne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great views of beautiful Castara bay”
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay here. The accomodation was good, very clean, and as described with everything we needed at hand. The views are fantasic and it was lovely to wake up and look out ove… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for the lovely review. Castara is located really well for sight seeing day trips out but most guests are glad to get back "home" to chill out & relax Looks like you got the balance right! Chris & Yvonne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“What a wonderful experience”
Carpe Diem is ideally positioned, the sea/beach and village are easily accessible and the accomodation is placed such that you observe the birds and wild life without having to move from the comfort o… More
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Response from the owner Sorry we missed you! It is always great to be able to put faces to the names of people we have been 'talking' to on the internet. The friendliness and helpfulness of the people here in the village was one of the main things that convinced us that this was where we wanted to be. Thankyou for such a lovely review.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing stay”
Yvonne and the Professor were amazing in every way possible, from the time we submitted the request for booking until after we had already gotten home! The room is fantastic with a nice little kitchen… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review Just a note to say that we now have fibre optic wi-fi so we dont have the same drop out problem when it rains! Chris & Yvonne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“They took us in for the night!”
There we were, stuck in Castara with no place to stay for one night. We were "between" stays in Castara Cottage, and were starting to wonder if we'd have to spend the night in the renta… More
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Response from the owner Hi Bob & Gitti Glad that we were able to help & that you enjoyed your stay with us even though short-its always worth asking the question as sometimes we have gaps inbetween flights days & the Boathouse on Little bay is a good melting pot-good food & vibes. Perfect for "liming" as its only just a short walk away. Keep in touch Prof & Mrs Prof
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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