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Secluded retreat with lush landscaped gardens where nature takes center stage.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and lush green hills in the background.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden interior with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a blue mat.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Castara, Englishman's Bay, Tobago
  • Place, Englishman's Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castara Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Scarborough Botanical Garden
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Parlatuvier

Located in Parlatuvier, this cottage is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Englishman's Bay and 5 minutes from Castara Beach. .This cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Parlatuvier Beach and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Shurland James Hummingbird Nature Park.
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What's nearby

  • Englishman's Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Castara Beach - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fort Bennett - 59 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Scarborough Botanical Garden - 59 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Royalton Casino - 59 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tobago (TAB-A.N.R. Robinson Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glasgow Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marguarites Local Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪D'Almond Tree Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Castara Mud Oven - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded retreat with lush landscaped gardens where nature takes center stage.

Nestled in a tranquil corner of the property beneath gracefully overhanging trees, the Arbor Cottage offers a secluded retreat with ample natural shade.

This charming cottage overlooks a stunning panorama of tropical foliage cascading toward the Caribbean Sea. Inside, beautifully crafted woodwork with a warm, honey-toned finish enhances the inviting atmosphere. The open design, complemented by large window banks, draws the surrounding gardens indoors. Six-foot roof overhangs, high ceilings, and ceiling fans help keep the interior naturally cool and breezy.

The accommodations include two bedrooms; one with a queen bed and the other with a double bed, adjoined by a shared bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen provides all essential amenities for a comfortable stay. The living room features a striking twelve-foot window seat offering serene views of the gardens and sea beyond, and the dining area comfortably seats four.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a shaded garden ideal for barbecuing or simply relaxing (“liming”). This outdoor oasis includes a flagstone terrace, additional seating, and is surrounded by lush, mature trees, creating a peaceful and private haven for guests.w
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Return the keys

Please leave the key on the kitchen table and ensure the doors remain unlocked upon departure.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

~ Arbor ~ Cottage ~ Cottage

~ Arbor ~ Cottage ~ Parlatuvier

~ Arbor ~ Cottage ~ Cottage Parlatuvier

Secluded retreat with lush landscaped gardens where nature takes center stage. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alida C.

Great Cottage

This little cottage was perfect for the two of us. The kitchen was modern and had everything we needed, the bed room was small but had lots of hanging and draw space for both of our things, the bathroom was very clean and the shower was spacious. Dominique and Rick are very nice and were always available to answer any questions we had. The location is also very nice, a close drive to all the beaches we like yet, still very private to give you the escape. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Nice rustic location, quiet and relaxing. The openness cause some dusty floors which made for dirty feet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

I enjoyed my stay but...

With a bit more attention to detail this could be a wonderful place to stay. Despite good rapport with Kimberly, the owner, it was not quite as relaxing as I had hoped. I booked for 11 nights but could only stay 8 due to being double booked. The house is in a lovely setting and the kitchen has everything you might need. Visitors should be aware that the outside doors do not lock, there is no window glass and no security safe so you should take your valuables with you every time you leave. The family's dogs are adorable when they are not barking and will lay at your feet, but will walk off with all your socks so put them in a drawer, especially the sweaty ones from a day walking the enchanting forest and waterfalls. Chacalaka birds and whistling frogs entertain you at night and the bugs stay out somehow. The lovely beach has one restaurant serving wholesome food til 4.30 and is 12 mins brisk walk downhill, 17 mins back. I chose Sunday and Tuesday as quiet planning days on my laptop but I was not told about the planned power out on Sunday or that the gardener would be strimming at high decibels on Tuesday for 8 hours from 6.30 in the morning, so both these days were wasted. The shower was only hot once, the controls kept falling to pieces and the water failed completely on my last night but was soon mended, though it meant I lost my planned night in Castara listening to drummers. The cheap and uncomfy pillows (one each) really show that the attention to detail the designer put in to the property has been lost in the letting and so at present the property is overpriced. Rent a car if you are going to stay here. The amazing Corbin Wildlife Park near Mason Hall is then in easy reach and is a must for all travellers and best explored on your own rather than a tour group. Here Tobago's David Attenborough, Roy Corbin, will guide you through his efforts to restock the wildlife of Tobago. You will get very up close and personal with caiman, amadillos, possum, Sally painters, agouti, boa constrictors and the one remaining ocelot in Trinidad and Tobago.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Beth M.

Beautiful location and accommodations with a few areas of improvement needed.

My partner and I stayed in Bayview for a week and loved the setting and views and amenities. The ambiance was fantastic and most of our needs were met. Some improvements that would have made our personal stay more comfortable are as follows: The kitchen should absolutely have a coffee maker. We made our coffee using a strainer over the blender each morning which was inconvenient at best. The unit should include a blow dryer. The owner graciously lent us one from the main house which we greatly appreciated. The bed is particularly uncomfortable and two pillows would be nice. The barking dogs are a real issue however. I know they present a feeling of security overall, but not when they are allowed to bark all night and at all hours. Is someone lurking or not? And who can sleep?
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Quiet and beautiful

We loved our stay in Richard Hayton's cottage on his beautifully landscaped property. The cottage is open, airy and well equipped. Up on a hill we could listen to the waves in Englishman's Bay. The beach is gorgeous and practically deserted. Nearby Castara is a charming small town with some very good restaurants. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. I hope we have an opportunity to visit Tobago again. If we do we would definitely stay in this cottage again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
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8/10 Good

Marita L.

Traumhaus

Wir waren im Dezember 2016/Januar 2017 drei Wochen im gro9en Haus. Die Lage ist grandios: Hoch über dem Meer in den Hügeln mit Blick auf Englishmen`s Bay. Auf dem riesigen Grundstück noch ein weiteres kleines Haus und das Haus des Vermieters, allerdings in so großer Distanz, dass man sich in keiner Weise gestört fühlt. Ein Auto ist allerdings unbedingt empfehlenswert, um alle schönen Plätze der Insel zu erreichen. Das Haus selbst ist sehr schön eingerichtet, es ist alles da, was man sich so wünscht, außerdem Spül- und Waschmaschine, Trockner, Backofen, Grill, Toaster.... Der Vermieter Rick ist überaus höflich und freundlich und steht bei allen Fragen oder Problemen jederzeit hilfsbereit zur Seite. Fazit: Toll! Gerne wieder! Marita, Januar 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Cottage 1- Bay view Cottage

Good morning, This place was beautiful Rick is a really nice guy. If you plan on staying there and you fly into Trinidad book a flight to Tobago the ferry is a nightmare.... Don't get a car or do anything with out speaking to Rick first...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016