What’s Tamarind Cottage
like?
Most Caribbean properties
are referred to as
“villas.” We’ve avoided that pompous terminology, opting instead for
the
more appropriate “cottage.” While just 480 square feet, Tamarind
Cottage
was carefully designed by us for our own comfort ... so it feels much
larger
than it is with a separate bedroom, separate living/kitchen area,
bathroom
and generous patios (where you’ll spend most of your time sipping rum,
watching the ships and sunsets). An unexpected feature is the
lattice-walled
outdoor shower. At treetop level, it’s totally private yet totally al
fresco.
How does one get around?
Carriacou is small. Most
everything is in walking
or hiking distance. Nonetheless, shopping in town or exploring the
island
are, obviously, easier with a car. If you choose, you can rent one from
Barba (he has no other name) or Martin Bullen. Otherwise::
1) Walk to the nearest
"bus" stop (actually minivans)
and, for EC$2, ride into town. Prices are regulated and published.
2) The other option,
going into town (or anywhere),
is to call a taxi. For trips back to the cottage from town, any bus at
the jetty will turn into a taxi at the drop of a hat.
Daily Living in the Tropics
WATER:
Even though
Carriacou is in the tropics, water is a precious commodity. All of our
water is collected from rainwater and stored under the cottage in a
cistern.
Which means it can run out. In the house you'll find some water saving
tips.
CLEANLINESS:
Drop food in the tropics and, within minutes, you'll have armies of
insects
swarming all over it. Don’t believe it? Try it. Which means cleanliness
is a must. (So it’s really a bad idea to eat in bed!)
HOUSE
PETS:
The cottage has several gecko’s. They eat bugs, so don't try to get
them
out of the house or spray them with any poisons. Favorite hang outs are
near lights (where moths are) and behind picture frames.
POWER
OUTAGES:
It’s not unusual to lose electricity for no apparent reason or, on
occasion,
for it to be out for hours. The house has candles but it's a good idea
to have a flashlight and batteries.
Housekeeping
Services
Price includes weekly
maid service. Your maid
will make the bed, launder bed linen and towels, clean the bathroom,
mop
the floors, wash dishes, take out the garbage, etc.
What to
bring:
Sunscreen -- a must!
Beachwear
Binoculars -- to take in
all the view
A flashlight
Books
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Where on Carriacou is
it?
Living in New York City,
we were desperate for
privacy and quiet. So rather than build a big house on a tiny lot (like
most people do), we decided on the opposite. As a result, in a world
where
land's sold by the square foot, Tamarind sits in the middle of 2.25
hillside
acres (98,000 square feet) at the end of a half mile cactus-planted
approach.
Why did you build
in the hills?
Our requirements also
included "million dollar"
views and cooling breezes. A decade of research and renting taught us
these
could only be found higher up. It also taught us that beachfront
property
is hot, muggy and buggy; requiring screening to keep out mosquitoes,
sandflies
and gnats and continuous spraying of insect repellent. At 330 ft ASL,
our
views and breezes are both magnificent (see picture for the former, for
the latter you’ll just have to trust us), and the nearest beach is just
5 minutes away.
Who ya gonna call?
We've provided the cottage with a detailed guide
to the cottage and island with phone numbers, etc. We also know stuff
happens.
Should any happen while you're at the cottage, contact our rental agent
JOHN at the office on Main Street, Hillsborough. Please keep in mind
that
you're in the Caribbean. Things move a bit more slowly there. So pour a
rum and relax. Help will be on the way.
Fast Facts
Five burner stove top
Refrigerator
Warm water!
220V Electric
Telephone
Amenities
The cottage sleeps two
(queen size bed). In addition
to natural trade breezes, cottage has fans in bedroom and living room.
Sinks and shower have warm water. In the kitchen, there is a high-end
five
burner gas cooktop, refrigerator and tableware for four. Towels and
linen
are provided. Phone.
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