Hawksbill House - Reader Reports & Opinion
These reports are a combination of questions and comment posted in our Hawksbill House forum and visitor reports added via the 'Add Report' tab above. The votes awarded are weighted by volume and date to give a truer representation of reader satisfaction [more details].
Reader Satisfaction Ranking: 
Weighted ranking based on 15 votes = 4.7 (max 5)
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Verna Hobson from U.S.A. visited in February 2010 and awarded 
I walked into Hawkeye, and felt that if there was anything that it was lacking, I couldn't imagine what it would have been. It was absolutely lovely.The setting, the view,the accomadations; perfect.
I woke every morning and just stood looking out over the the plants and trees to the waves rolling onto the beach and said this is paradise! I hope to return next year.
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Faith Trabelsi from U.S.A. visited in February 2010 and awarded
I am still dreaming of more time there to enjoy the serene house and its quaint island surroundings ...the sound of the ocean that seranaded us to sleep. Loved Hawksbill house, it was all and more. The rooms were clean and airy, the amenities made it feel like a home away from home, but in Paradise... and Avron made us feel save and welcome...seriously planning and looking forward to another trip next year , but longer..!!!
Thank you Liz...
well done...
Faith and family..
p.s. one thought ...upgrading to i-pod docks would be a major plus......the wifi rocked......!!!!!
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Lisa Fuller from Sweden visited in January 2010 and awarded
Hawksbill is a hidden pearl for visitors who want to get away from the Crown Point area and enjoy the much more laidback and quieter Grafton beach.
There are many rental villas on the island, and these are an excellent alternative to a hotel. But there are not many that can boast close proximity to the beach. Most of all, the excellent service in these prestinely well-kept villas is not to be taken lightly on this beautiful island.
It was with a heavy heart that we left the villa, with its wonderful varander overlooking the sea. It became our home away from home.
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John & Carol Hill from U.K. visited in September 2009 and awarded 
Room for improvement with:-
Some comfortable chairs anywhere! They all looked stylish but are dreadfully uncomfortable.
Loungers did not let you rest on your front, most ladies want a brown back for that tan to show off in a low cut back!
Pillows were poor quality, but the bed was good.
Comfort is a priority for us on holiday and we missed this in seating.
Otherwise a fantastic place to stay, great service, quiet and just what we needed to chill out from the pace of London life. We will be back!
Design of the Villa
Far too much money spent on a pool that resembles a plunge pool in the bottom of a Disney/Hollywood set version of a European Castle tower! A rectangular pool that gave enough length to swim more than one stroke without hitting the other side would have cost less to build than the monstrosity created.
More dense low level planting would provide a more attracive setting, and a more private terrace/pool area, although we were not bothered by passing traffic/pedestrians. What is the point of such small lawns?
Our first visit to Tobago, but we have spent 20 weeks in Jamaica. Jamaica generally have shutters and fly screens in lieu of windows. We did not see this design prionciple in Tobago anywhere. We have never used air conditioning in Jamaica. At night with the shutters open a breeze will keep you cool at night, and the fly screens keep mosquitos out. Still maybe there is a reason? Perhaps Tobago Energy is cheap so air conditioning running costs are not an issue?
However we both much prefer natural ventilation and cooling.
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Allan Hughes from U.K. visited in August 2009 and awarded
We stayed for a week at the end of September following a week at another villa (Palmhaven). Our reason for picking Hawksbill had everything to do with the location on this beach, which is one of the best on the island if you like to play in the waves. The house is large and a fun place to stay - the pool area is bigger than it looks in the pictures and the outside shower is a real bonus when coming back from the shore covered in sand. The only slight neggy was the fact that the air conditioning is only in the bedrooms upstairs, and the ceiling fans in the downstairs area don't really bring much relief from the heat and humidity, even with the upstairs bedroom doors open. There is probably a trick in chilling the downstairs but we never figured it out. Everything else is as described in the other reviews - there is everything you need to enjoy a great family stay at Hawksbill. We had a chance to have a look around the other two properties - all are nice, but each is very different...on reflection I think Hawksbill was our favourite. Liz (property manager)was on hand and was very helpful and accomodating - it was easy to stay and enjoy our week here. And the location...fantastic.
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