2 Bedroom Villa in Castara

Birdsong offers a very high level of accommodation for holidays in Tobago and is configured almost exactly the same as Coasthanger except that it offers a second bedroom and en-suite shower room which are located below the main floor of the lodge. It is a beautiful hardwood lodge constructed in the style of a Japanese haiku house. Haiku means "how I feel" and was coined as a form of poetry to communicate awe and wonder at the abundance and harmony of nature. Both lodges were constructed from local hardwood timber to create a wonderful and stylish look to our accommodations in Tobago.

This Caribbean vacation lodge is constructed of yellow cypress and is perched on stilts about 20 feet above the ground, offering simply stunning views of both beaches and the headland looking up the coast, and of the rocky cliffs and bays looking down to the west. Sunsets are often spectacular. Birdsong sits gently on the land and relies on the natural forces of the wind to generate a cooling breeze through the wooden louvers of the windows that channels the air and vents the heat through the roof. On the main floor there is one large bedroom, with en-suite shower room, measuring 14 x 14 feet with a queen size double bed and quality mosquito net on a suspended wooden frame. There is a spacious living area spanning 20 x 14 feet with panoramic views of the two beaches looking north-west and also to the coastline looking south-west, and stunning sunsets over the Caribbean. There is comfortable and stylish seating and a dining space in the living area. The kitchen is open plan with the living area, and is equipped to the same high standard as the other accommodations except that both the fridge/freezer and the cooker are to a higher specification. There is also a cosy porch area measuring 14 x 8 feet with an additional comfortable sitting area for relaxing or eating. The total floor area on this upper main floor is a very spacious 800 square feet and offers a wonderful space for a guests looking for comfort and simplicity in nature for their vacation in Tobago.

There is also an abundance of soft lighting with dimmer switches to enable adjustments to meet your needs and moods. All the accommodations have views that one visitor described as "million dollar" and we are confident, after lots of positive feedback, that this is so. Each of our Caribbean accommodations has a slightly different perspective on the surrounding gardens, the village, the beach and the ocean. However, with its height above the ground, Birdsong offers wonderful seclusion and is ideal for couples seeking a Caribbean honeymoon or guests wishing for additional privacy. The second bedroom and shower room also make it ideal for family holidays or a group of four friends.

There is a small, nicely landscaped car park suitable for up to three cars between Coasthanger and Birdsong.

14 x 14 feet with a queen size double bed, quality mosquito net on a suspended wooden frame, private viewing deck (12 x 12 feet), hot and cold running water, quality mattresses, mosquito nets, white bed linen, freestanding ventilator fans and towels for use in the house, hairdryer, and hammock, iPod docking system (please be mindful of volume levels during the day and in the evening so you do not disturb your neighbours.), security safes in both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms.

The beach at Castara is ideal for swimming, body surfing, sunbathing, wandering along the sand to buy a drink, choosing freshly caught fish for dinner, or a friendly chat with the locals. The sea in the bay offers excellent swimming and snorkeling, and is much less susceptible to the currents that can cause problems on the Atlantic coast and there are lifeguards in daily attendance to help ensure no mishaps to spoil your vacation in Tobago.

The Mount Irvine 18 hole Par-72 Golf Course, considered by many to be the finest in the Caribbean, is half an hour away by car.

• Travel Info: Flights from the UK & Frankfurt: www.goldencaribbean.co.uk.; www.virgin-atlantic.com; www.british-airways.com; www.condor.de; Flights from North America: (www.caribbean-airlines.com - 1-800-538 2942); (www.delta.com) and 1-800 241 4141 (U.S.) or 1-800 221 1212 (international); www.titantours.com or phone 1-416- 925 2050; (www.aircanada.ca or 1-888-247 2262). Flights from the Caribbean to Tobago: (www.caribbean-airlines.com or (868) 627 5160) ; (www.liatairline.com or 1-268 480 5601/2 from U.S.) Ferry Service: The ferry leaves Port of Spain once a day (Monday - Friday 2pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11am) and takes five and a half hours. It costs $60TT return for passengers and $600TT return for vehicles.