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Carpe Diem Villa

Northside Road | Castara Tobago, Castara, Tobago
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Collingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Well, when we left 6 months earlier we said we would be back. Little did we know it would be so soon. But that's the draw for us of Castara. Simply beautiful! Once again the accommodation provided everything we required. Great location for a quick walk to a heavenly beach, great snorkelling, and when you are done in the sea,... More

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

My friend and I returned to Castara last month since we loved the little village, the people in it, the food, the views and of course Yvonne and Chris at Carpe Diem. We travel often and this is one of the first times we have returned to a place we have already been. We plan on making this a yearly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Carpe Diem is a nice, clean and quiet apartment in the small village Castara. The property owner Chris and Yvonne where very helpful and give as a lot of information about the local environment. This hideaway, surrounded by an authentic fishing village atmosphere and pure nature, is the ride place to enjoy tranquility and the local way of living. We... More

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Dorchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Out from the seedy airport area and expensive tourist hotels in the SW of the island are small fishing villages dotted around the coast. Castara is on the Caribbean about half way up the west side & perfect for talking part in real village life. Not so many tourists venture up here but it's a wonderful taste of what the... More

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Thorpe Bay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Castara is a great place to stay in Tobago. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Carpe Diem. The view from the apartment was superb and so enjoyed watching the variety of birds from the balcony even the chickens! Yvonne and Chris were perfect hosts, very welcoming and were always happy to answer our questions about local restaurants and places to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed at Carpe Diem in Castara for a week at the end of February into early March. What a fantastic place, Chris and Yvonne are great hosts and made us feel very welcome as soon as we arrived. Castara is a lovely friendly place and we will definitely be back! Much nicer than the southern touristy end of the... More

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Dorchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Spent a comfortable week in Carpe Diem apartment with added bonus of having Chris and Yvonne at hand to advise and recommend local places to explore and visit. They were very welcoming and we felt right at home as soon as we arrived. The apartment was well equipped and clean. Castara itself was the perfect location for getting away from... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Expect a little piece of paradise. We felt right at home in the clean and welcoming apartment. Chris and Yvonne are really helpful and lovely. The apartment was bigger than we had imagined, well thought out and the location is perfect; with rainforest and beaches what more can you want! Feeding the exotic birds and fruit bats and watching the... More

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Faversham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Just got back to cold, wet, grey UK - a whole world away from Carpe Diem. What a great place, everyone so friendly; Chris & Yvonne were great hosts, always on hand if you wanted them and BBQ on their deck watching the sun go down. I can only echo what everyone else says and will definitely be returning. I... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

The most important thing is the way that Chris and Eyvonne make you so very welcome. From the moment you arrive they are so full of local information . Carpe Diem is right in the rainforest but only a minutes walk away from the beaches and restaurants in Castara . Fantastic sights and sounds , good food , fantastic views... More

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GinandtonicSurrey, Owner at Carpe Diem Villa, responded to this review
9 March 2013

The great part of our "job" is sharing our experiences and knowledge of Castara and it's people and trying to let our guests know and understand why it is we chose to live here. Always the hardest part is saying goodbye when they have to leave ! More

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Additional Information about Carpe Diem Villa

Also Known As:
Carpe Diem Villa Hotel
Carpe Diem Villa Hotel Castara
Carpe Diem Villa Tobago/Castara
Address: Northside Road | Castara Tobago, Castara, Tobago
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Region: Caribbean > Trinidad and Tobago > Tobago > Castara
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 10 Speciality lodging in Castara
Price range (per night): 78 AUD - 205 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the top 3 Specialty Accommodation on TripAdvisor with 73 reviews for last 3 years. All suites have queen size beds and with en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water. Fully equipped kitchen areas with larger than usual refrigerator, real stove/grill, toaster, juicer, water filter etc. All the rooms have great views of the ocean, without even getting out of bed, and great sunsets as it faces almost due West! (240degrees). The 2 safe beaches are 100 yards away and all village amenities are within walking distance. Wi-fi hotspot/1GB broadband! Check with your partner if you are allowed to use it though! A recent couple ended up arguing because he stayed in daily contact with his office...... Ideal for birdwatchers as you can see most of the island's birds from the balcony. ... more   less 

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