The 2x self catering STUDIO's are just Perfect for a Relaxing Retreat! Enjoy the Sea breeze & Caribbean Sea View even from the beds! Each studio has 2x Sets of wooden Double Louvre doors which open out onto the 45ft balcony Perfect for Al fresco dining, bird watching & sunsets across Castara bay! Each studio has a King size double bed + a separate single bed​​ that can be requested, both with full nets. A large "Wet room style" bathroom with Hot & Cold water! The tiled floors make the apartments light & airy Crockery, cutlery and glasses for 4. Large Whirlpool fridge /freezer perfect size to store your Carib or Stag! Free standing Saffire 4 Burner Stove with built in Grill Selection of pots & pans, teapot & cafetière, Toaster, kettle, smoothie maker. Iron & ironing board, hairdryer. USB charger sockets. A Ceiling fan plus a Free standing fan. Small safe for storing money/passport/Smartphone. The house is monitored by a SWANN security camera system Please note there is NO Microwave. NO TV & NO AC. ​FREE 10gb High Speed Fibre optic Wi-Fi Our garden has fruit trees, flowering shrubs, herbs & vegetables including mango, banana, plantain, mandarin & guava which you can share when in season. They attract many wild life species including 5 species of humming birds in the day & small fruit bats at night.Top up the feeders with 4-1 ratio of water to white sugar & set your camera to slow motion! At the time of booking please note that we do require a 50% DEPOSIT - we will send you the appropriate details in order for you to make the payment either direct transfer into our UK bank account or a PayPal link if you wish to pay using a credit card. The balance to then be paid in local currency upon arrival.

Chris or Prof as he is know locally & I built "Carpe Diem Villa" -as Eco responsible accommodation- for us to enjoy & to have family & friends visit. It has been such a great success that we ended up having guests as well- as it would be just too selfish not to share what we have here in Castara, "Our Paradise". Sometimes as we stand on the balcony we have to pinch ourselves to make sure we are not dreaming! We love cooking the fresh fish & using local produce. We enjoy swimming, snorkelling & chatting. Chris, now semi-retired is/was a Production mgr in the music business so if you fancy hearing some "on the road" stories this is the place for you! We have made many friends here & guests that return time & time again, so we must be doing something right!! Castara is a small friendly working village that invites you in & will include you in many local activities such as weddings, funerals, Christenings, festival days & impromptu BBQ's on the beach or music nights. Come & enjoy the fun. We are members of the Castara Tourism Development Association (CTDA)-follow us on social media to see the latest environmental projects that we have all been working on such as glass, cans & plastic recycling. There are now recycling bins on the Main beach for you to use! Please bring your own cotton tote bag rather than the plastic ones that you will be given in the shops as it all helps towards reducing plastic waste! We have always had a 'can do' attitude in our working life as you only go around one time and that translates to here as well! Hence the name of our house "Carpe Diem".........Seize the Day!

Castara is a small friendly fishing village on the Caribbean side of Tobago & Fresh fish is available for sale almost every afternoon around 3-4pm. The village boasts several bars & restaurants/cafes. The small village stores sell everything from bread, fresh fruit, vegetables to plumbing parts! Castara has a small Health centre whilst the nearest Pharmacy is in the next village - Moriah. Its a 2 minute walk down to the 2x Sandy beaches & warm water of the Caribbean sea - good for snorkelling, bathing & fishing. Both beaches have sun loungers for hire. The main beach has lifeguards on duty. The Seine net is still cast most days from the main beach-don't just watch or take photos-Join in ! Place your order for bread & cakes from the dirt bread oven on the main beach -not to be missed! It's very hard not to take a bite on your way home-they smell so good! Castara has a small Waterfall which is just a short stroll across the local football field. Just follow the stream, you can't miss it. The Waterfall pool is perfect for a cold dip on a hot day! Local fishermen offer days out to fish or Local boat tour operators can take you out for a day trip including a beach BBQ, snorkelling or diving. It makes a brilliant day out- do make sure that you bring plenty of sun cream! We can suggest local people & companies for car rental, taxi/airport transfer. There's plenty to do :- Trips to Englishman's bay, Sunday school or Goat racing during Easter. Turtle watching during egg laying season, Bird watching, Rain Forest walks, Sightseeing, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling & Fishing-just to name a few!!