Mary's Hill Lodge - Reader Reports & Opinion
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Angie Phua from U.K. visited in March 2007 and awarded 
'Oh I love coming home to this place!' was the one thing I would say everytime we returned to Mary's Hill Lodge. Having driven round most of Tobago I think we can safely say that Mary's Hill Lodge is by far one of the best houses on the island.
The house is reminiscent of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse - quite fitting as the original film was actually filmed in Tobago years ago! It sits on top of a hill and there are practically no walls to the main living area- this means that even though we were well-connected to the main roads, we were still well tucked away, looking out mainly to the tree-tops growing on the grounds. There was even a little bird's nest just outside of the Master bedroom!
There is a little church that sits at the bottom on the hill and also another house where a band practices live music- so it was lovely waking up to strains of gospel singing in the mornings, and live reggae in the evenings while we played games in the house. Speaking of which, the house is well equipped with everything you need- from games (Scrabble was a favourite!) to paper, kitchen utensils, basic cooking items so it truly was a home away from home.
Mary's Hill lodge is the perfect place for 'Liming' ( that's Tobagonian for 'hanging out'!) - the lines between what's inside and outside are so blurred that you could easily laze in the house and still enjoy the sunshine and the nature surrounding you. There's even a hammock which was absolutely amazing!
The house is located really close to Mt Irvine beach and roundabout that area are lots of other great beaches like Stonehaven -and some bars and roti shops where you get get some grub or play some pool in.
In terms of supplies, there are also lots of good little shops really close to the house so getting some fresh food or essentials (beer!) is never hard to do.
Finally, Laura and Louis have prepared a guide and guestbook within the house that come with all the information you need, and with lots of friends that you can contact if you need any help at all. We'd highly recommend going on river hikes with Mark Puddy, who is Louis' uncle- he knows Tobago inside out and you will learn so much from him- AND he feeds you well!
We had such a lovely time in Tobago, and I have to say some of our best memories will be of all the times we've spent in that house- and also the friends we made because we were staying there as well! We would highly recommend it!
Team J.A.B.S
2007
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Steve Johsnon from U.K. visited in February 2007 and awarded
Mary's Hill Lodge is the perfect retreat after a tough day relaxing on one of Tobago's perfect paradise beaches.
The lodge is in a perfect location, the best beach for snorkelling in Tobago (Mount Irvine) just 5 minutes in one direction and Scarborough with it's famous colourful saturday market 5 minutes in the other direction.
I can't wait to go back again and relax in the peaceful surroundings!
I would recommend people of ages to visit Tobago and stay in Mary's Hill Lodge.
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Andrew Thomas from U.K. visited in February 2007 and awarded
We loved the house, built on a slope with an open veranda. We had hummingbirds and parrots on the door step and at night fireflies in the garden. A magical few days.
It was always a lovely house to return to after a long day out. We felt really at home and very comfortable.
Laura and Louis have built a house that is memorable, in a location that's perfect for getting about from, and close enough to Mt Irvine bay so that a drive for a swim and a beer seems very close.
We have stayed in lots of houses and hotels around the world and feel that this ranks as one of the best. Totally unprententious but with character that made for a memorable two weeks stay.
We loved it..
Andrew and Belinda
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Jason & Iris from U.K. visited in September 2006 and awarded
Thank-you so much for letting us stay at this amazing house on the hill. We had a really great and fun time in Tobago! We went around the Island but our favorite beaches are: Mt Irvine beach and Pigeon Point Beach. Went on a boat trip with Owen and had some nice food. Jemmas kitchen in Speyside - goooood food, I want some more breadfruit pie - Yum!.
All in all we had a really great time. Also went to Sunday School & The Shade, we need more of these clubs in London. Music was fab.
Thank-you for everything!!!
Jason & iris x
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Jason Lord from U.K. visited in September 2006 and awarded
Thank you so much for letting us stay at this amazing house on the hill! We had a really great and fun time in Tobago. Went around the Island but our favorite beaches are : Mt Irvine Beach and Pigeon Point Beach. Met Pablo, really nice guy, really helpfull.Went on a boat trip with Owen all around the Island up to Castara where we stopped on the beach and had some nice food with the locals Jemma's kitchen in Speyside - gooooood food - I want some more of this fruitbread pie - Yum! We met Mark who is lovely. Thanks for all your tips of some great resturants to go for dinner.
All in all we had a really great time - also went to Sunday School and The Shade. We need more of these clubs in London. Music was Fab.
Thankyou for everything.
Jason and Iris
xx
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