Eco-friendly self-catering apartments · Castara, Tobago
Caribbean sea views — even from the bed.
A small, friendly fishing village at the edge of the rainforest. Two sandy beaches, little bars and a waterfall, all a short walk downhill from your balcony.
Studios from £60 a night · 1 and 2 bed apartments from £100 · min 5–7 nights · usually answered the same day
Where you'll stay
Three apartments. Every one of them faces the sea.
Simple, green and quietly spoiling: shutters that open onto the breeze, balconies you'll eat every breakfast on, and a garden running down towards the bay.
Sleeps 2/3
2x Studio Apartments
Open-plan, kitchenette, shared 45ft balcony — and the sea from your pillow.
- May – November
- £60 p/n
- December – April
- £75 p/n
5 nights minimum
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Sleeps 2
1 Bed Apartment — "Green Room"
Upstairs, red cedar bed, large en-suite and a balcony made for slow mornings.
- May – November
- £100 p/n
- December – April
- £125 p/n
7 nights minimum
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Sleeps 4
2 Bed Apartment — "Our Place"
Two en-suite bedrooms either end of a 45ft balcony, kitchen and lounge between.
- May – November
- £150 p/n
- December – April
- £195 p/n
7 nights minimum
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Everything you need, and a few things you didn't know you did
- Fibre optic wi-fi — free 10GB high speed, good for working remotely
- Sea views from the bed, mosquito nets on every bed
- 4-burner stove with built-in grill, extra-large fridge/freezer
- Pots, pans, teapot, cafetiere, toaster, kettle, smoothie maker
- Crockery, cutlery and glasses — for 4 in the studios, 6 in the apartments
- Hot and cold water, en-suite or wet-room bathroom
- Ceiling and free-standing fans, sun blinds
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, USB charger sockets
- In-room safe for money, passport and phone
- Balcony for al fresco dining, birdwatching and sunsets
- Security camera system on the house
Deliberately not here
No air conditioning
Wooden louvre doors and windows, not a pane of glass in sight — the sea breeze does the work, and it keeps us eco-friendly.
No microwave
The salt air kills them within a season. There's an oven and grill instead, and everything reheats beautifully.
No TV
That's rather the point. The hummingbirds, the bay and the sunset do a better job.
Seasonal deal
Studio apartment from £60 a night
Minimum 5 nights. Valid until 30th November 2026. Ask about discounts for longer stays.
Who Castara suits best
Beach weddings & honeymoons
Say your vows on the sand, then climb the hill to a balcony that looks out over the whole bay.
Working remotely
Self-catering apartments, Wi-Fi, sea breeze through open shutters and a village pace that makes the day feel longer.
Lone travellers & retreats
A small, friendly fishing village where people know your name by the second morning.
The village
We can help you unlock all that Castara offers
Two sandy beaches, small restaurants and bars, and the local waterfall are all a short walk from the gate. Tell us what you'd like to do and we'll arrange it with people we've known for years.
- Swim & snorkel with stingrays
- Diving and fishing trips
- Rainforest and waterfall walks
- Birdwatching from the balcony
- Pulling the seine net at dawn
- Yoga, massage and beach BBQs
About us
Run by Chris and Yvonne, for people who love Tobago
Carpe Diem Villa sits in the treetops above Castara Bay, a small fishing village at the edge of the rainforest. Chris and Yvonne have been welcoming guests for years, sharing the local walks, the best spots to swim with stingrays, and the little restaurants that make Castara feel like home.
Every apartment faces the sea, every bed wakes up to it, and the garden path leads you down to two sandy beaches, a waterfall and the village bars.
"In the tree tops high above the sea, the beds are heaven and the terrace is huge. Chris and Yvonne were amazing hosts. Some places are put together with love and this is one of them. You won't get better value than Carpe Diem."
"Villas were comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic sea views. Our hosts Yvonne and Chris were lovely — very helpful and gave us plenty of information about the island. It was a holiday to remember."
"Carpe Diem is a wonderful place that provides serenity, calmness and beautiful views of Castara Beach. Yvonne and Chris are wonderful people and the most responsive hosts we have met. The hummingbirds feeding right outside our apartment were delightful."
Carpe Diem — seize the day
Check your dates on Tripadvisor, or send us a message and we'll tell you what's free, what it costs and how to get here.