Raintree House - Reader Reports & Opinion
These reports are a combination of questions and comment posted in our Raintree 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].
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Weighted ranking based on 6 votes = 3.9 (max 5)
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George Gordon from U.K. visited in February 2012 and awarded 
Raintree House has just provided a wonderful holiday for the 3 generations of our family. The house itself is spacious & airy with sweeping views down to the sea; friendly & efficient staff; a pool that is ideal for all ages; and easy access to shops, fish market, and many fabulous beaches. Tobago is a very welcoming place and easy to fly to from the UK.
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Jan Bissessar from Trinidad visited in July 2011 and awarded 
We stayed at Raintree House with a group of seven people in mid-July 2011. Two were visitors from Panama and Germany, the rest of us were from Trinidad. After a long search online, we decided on Rain Tree after being enticed by its great hilltop location in Mt. Irvine, infinity pool, many bedrooms, and affordable price.
On arrival at the front gate, we were all immediately blown away by the superb view overlooking Mt Irvine Bay, the extensive grounds, and the towering tree after which the villa is named. The entrance to this villa is so attractive that we were instantly impressed and could not wait to get inside. There is also ample parking space in the driveway.
We were also surprised upon entering the villa. It is large inside with lofty ceilings. The kitchen, living room, and five bedrooms are big and have all the basic amenities. There are three bedrooms on one side and two on the other, so privacy was not an issue. The bedrooms each contain a wooden stand for drying wet towels and clothes, which proved really useful. The wraparound balcony upstairs was a surprising and welcome feature, even though we did not make much use of it.
The verandah downstairs shows extensive views of the ocean, and the infinity pool was a lot of fun to use. The landscaping in the back of the house and in the pool area is more lush and tropical than the front. We had a general feeling of safety in the house, since the grounds are big, the house is in a private location, and the front gate requires remote control entry. The agent we booked with was very accommodating, and the housekeeper came every morning. The villa also provided a basket of towels for use at the pool and beach, and without these our trip might have been a bit more complicated.
Although we had a very relaxing time at the villa, some improvements need to be made for us to stay there again. The grounds in the backyard weren't ready upon arrival; workers were loudly cutting grass and landscaping, which meant the pool was not clean and the freshly cut grass was flying into the verandah. This activity also raised the bugs. The floor of the pool looked like it needed to be scrubbed, and without a light in the pool it was less fun to be in at night. The pool is on the smaller side and is certainly not for diving, but we knew this coming in. It seems that a big and deep pool in Tobago is a rarity these days.
Inside the house, one of the toilets did not work, and the bathrooms were somewhat small. We could not tell if the bedsheets were clean. Opening the kitchen cupboard under the sink revealed some water damage. In the living room, the TV was small and many channels did not transmit clearly, which limited our viewing choices. While the sofas were comfortable enough to sleep on, the living room felt a bit old. In general, the decor of the villa could be updated to look more modern, and the villa could feel more clean. The glass doors on the verandah left us feeling a bit unsafe, but one could attribute this feeling to the increased instances of crime on the island in general.
More attention could be paid to details within the villa, but it was a comfortable stay for us. Given the price we paid, and the fantastic and private location in Mt. Irvine, we could justify staying there. We will most likely look for a different villa to stay at in the future, as we would be willing to pay a higher price for another villa that paid more attention to its decor and cleanliness. But it was overall a relaxing and pleasant stay for us at Raintree House.
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Tony Brewer from Bermuda visited in January 2011 and awarded
We recently spent two weeks in Raintree House in Tobago which is a lovely house in a wonderful location. We found everything in the house was in excellent working order. This was our second stay and found a number of enhancements since our last stay including steps, lights, security and even paintings.
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Laura Asquith from U.K. visited in October 2010 and awarded
Raintree is spacious, well equipped and private with sensational views over Buccoo Reef. No need to go anywhere else for sundowners. The children kept themselves fully entertained at the pool and playing in the garden.
Close enough for hubby to disappear almost unnoticed to Mount Irvine Golf Course for sneaky round of golf or two.
Great place to come back to after a tough day on the beach or the reef and then cook all the fresh fish you've caught (or bought at the roadside - remember to haggle) in the well appointed kitchen or on the verandah BBQ. So relaxing its difficult to leave the place for another trip out to sample the laid back delights of Tobago.
Will definitely be back.
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Rachel Sieberhagen from U.K. visited in October 2010 and awarded
We stayed in Raintree with our young family and friends and it was the best holiday we've ever had! The house has a wonderful sense of well being and relaxation. It is very well designed with the central double height living room and verandah being the main area to hang out and take in the spectacular views to buccoo reef. Good size bedrooms lead off on either side giving plenty of space and privacy for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped and maintained. We spent hours at the pool area too where there is a great gazebo for lunches or just relaxing watching the humming birds on the borganvillia. When we did go out sight seeing on the island it was always a pleasure to come back to Raintree and it felt like home. I can't rate Raintree highly enough and I can't wait to go back again.
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