Guest Report

[Anna & Daniel Raab]

Five times I stayed in the Beachhouse so far… that actually speaks for itself – but I’ll try to describe the reasons. I’ve been to some of the most wonderful places in the world – including the Seychelles – but when I came to Tobago the first time I knew I found my paradise.

When I was looking for an accommodation in Tobago I found the Beachhouse in the Internet. Due to the description and the pictures I booked it – although I was aware that most of the times the reality differs very much from the internet-description. But not this time – it was even more magical than described.

The Beachhouse is absolutely lovely, the apartments are equipped with everything you need - and the location is idyllic – just perfect. Situated directly on the edge of the beach, with brilliant views (day and night), wildlife on the balcony, sunsets, got everything you need. The locals made us feel very welcome and showed us a good time. We couldn’t ask for a more beautiful, relaxing and friendly piece of nature.

The Boathouse (bar/restaurant) a few steps away is a great location – and never disturbed our sleep (they usually close long before midnight) – and on Wednesdays it a special delight to sit on the balcony and listen to their drums eve.

Everything you need for eating or cooking you can get in Castara – except pure butter (they only have margarine; the only market I got butter was at the Pennysaver on the Milford Rd. (road to the airport) – and I looked for it in quite a lot of markets on the island). Around the evening you can go and buy fresh fish straight off the fishing boat for less money. On Wednesdays and Saturdays you can get locally baked breads (including delicious pumpkin bread), cakes, sweetbread, and coconut drops that are baked by a group of senior citizens who have been baking with this method for decades. The oven is located just off the main road across a small stream and directly in front of the beach. Be sure to get there in the morning to place your order – otherwise they will probably be sold out.

Porridge is a great caretaker – always ensuring that you have everything you need – and in addition he is charming and friendly. He does everything he can do to make sure you’re having a good time – and if he’s not around you can always reach him on the phone.

The only bad news in most of the reviews are the mosquitos. But I experienced that when you buy the local mosquito coils and put “Off” on your skin (it feels and smells good – not like “Autan” that you usually use in Germany) (you get it in Scarborough and in a few markets on the island) you won’t get bitten (often). And if you stay longer than a week they don’t like you so much any more anyway.

So, I will go back soon – and this is the best recommendation I can give.