Voted amongst the top twenty villas in the Caribbean by Conde Nast Traveler in 2007, Tobago Villa 9671 stands apart as one of the most striking places to stay in Tobago and the Caribbean and was designed by one of the Caribbean's foremost architects.The architecture and interior design of this villa entangles guests in an organic and spiritual way.
Truly indeed ‘a very special place’, a perfect haven of peace and quiet to escape to, with family and friends from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The sheer scale of the property provides just the right amount of privacy with luxury, style and barefoot elegance.
This, along with the warm and sincere welcome of the staff ensure that as soon as you arrive, you’ll find the stresses of the city slip away as easily as your shoes at the front door.
Located on the south east corner of Tobago in Bacolet, the villa enjoys 180 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, it is orientated with the prevailing trade winds to keep the house cool.
The garden is full of tropical and exotic flowers and fruit, and runs down to a small sandy protected cove, protected by a reef just out in the bay.
Designed with a Balinese tropical influence, the villa resembles a small village of tiny houses perched upon a bluff.
Four double bedrooms wrap around a large sun deck of two swimming pools, jacuzzi and a large koi fish pond. Offering 7000 sq feet of living space on 1.25 acres of land.
Each individually designed bedroom is lavishly furnished with a four poster bed, en-suite bathroom and air conditioning with overhead fans and digital bedroom safes large enough to hold your laptop.
The master bedroom and its huge ensuite bathroom have shuttered windows which open out, so that you can shower, take a bath or just lounge in the teak four-poster king size bed, while watching pelicans fishing in the turquoise Atlantic.
Bedroom 2 has a Queen Size bed and has its own veranda, which seems to float over a fish filled lily pond. It opens out to the gazebo, jacuzzi and two infinity pools – one deep and the other shallow. There is an outdoor shower area which overlooks the koi fish pond.
Bedroom 3 has a Queen Size bed and has a small private terrace overlooking the pond, main deck and gazebo.
Bedroom 4 has a Queen Size bed and opens out onto a courtyard, a delightful and private tranquil oasis surrounded by clumps of rustling bamboo.
The villa comforatably sleeps 8 but extra children’s beds are available upon request.
The kitchen is a joy to work in. It is delightfully open and breezy, with two large ceiling fans and Demerara windows on sticks which open to give a view of the perfect little sandy beach below.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a double door stainless steel fridge with filtered water and ice making facility, plus another large fridge for keeping drinks cool. There is also a large stainless steel gas cooker and of course a dishwasher. To one side of the kitchen is an open air barbecue area and on the other there is a pantry and a utility room with large washing and drying machines.
The vast living room is open to the bay, allowing ocean breezes to work their relaxing charms, but simply wind down the cream canvas shutters to provide restful shade for a snooze on the oversized teak day beds, filled with plump cushions and bolsters. Close by four teak armchairs also recline fully to allow you to relax completely. The house is stocked with board games, DVDs and a selection of CDs for times when the view alone is not enough.
Humming birds, blue birds and cocricos fly around the gardens, and you can watch the ornamental koi fish from your hammock whilst sipping a home made rum cocktail.
Amenities include:120 sq meter Living Area incorporating a large dining area with Courtyard Barbecue area, Air Conditioning to bedrooms, as well as Ceiling Fans, CD Player/Radio, Cable TV, DVD, Phone, Fax, Wireless Internet, Laundry Facilities. 2 Refrigerators, Dishwasher, Gas stove, Microwave. Massage Table for aromatherapy massages. Spectacular Views of 2 Oceanfront Infinity pools, Jacuzzi and Fish-pond, Gazebo. Tropical Garden with flowers and fruit, Sandy cove with safe swimming at the bottom of the garden.
Sample the excellent local or European cooking, or try a fusion of both from the villa’s renowned cook, one of the best on the island.
Reservation includes staff of 1 house manager and 2 housekeepers, they look after the running of the house. There is also a Gardener, Laundress, Night Security, and Pool Man. The Maid Service is provided 6 days per week.
The housekeepers will cook, serve, and wash up each morning for breakfast as this is included in the daily rate, however all ingredients for breakfast are to be provided by guests. Other meals can be requested and are charged at 20 to 30 US dollars per meal, plus the cost of food. The housekeepers will do as much or as little shopping and cooking as you require. Most guests prefer to do their own grocery shopping, however for those of you that don’t, they will be happy to do it for an additional fee, saving you those extra hours for topping up that tan!
Excellent and highly recommended aromatherapy massages can be arranged for $20 USD.
It is so hard is it to leave this villa, even though the stunningly beautiful little island of Tobago is full of enticing activities and day trips, guests find it difficult to tear themselves away from the house. In fact, many guests never leave the house and wonder why they ever rented a car.
Worth leaving home for are Tobago’s beautiful waterfalls; one of the oldest rainforests in the northern hemisphere; and for bird enthusiasts, there are over 210 different bird species; as well there are excellent diving and deep sea fishing.
The staff will be happy to arrange for any island activities using the owner's preferred tour operators.
Activities: Spa, Golf, Rainforest Tours, Shopping, Bird Watching, Yoga, Turtle Watching, Surfing, Boogie Boarding, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Horse Riding, Wake Boarding, Jet Ski, Kite Surfing, Fishing, Snorkeling, Glass Bottom Boat, Goat and Crab racing.
This Villa is indeed a very special place, a place that refreshes the mind, as well as the body.
Location: Bacolet in South East Tobago. Beachfront. Views of Ocean, Trinidad, Gardens, Pool, Lighthouse.