Accommodation
We have six high quality accommodations to suit a range of requirements and budgets.
First, there is the main house which consists of a wooden structure divided into a two bedroom penthouse apartment (Rainforest) on the upper floor and two one bedroom apartments (Hummingbird 1 and 2) below. In September 2007, renovations were completed in Hummingbird 1 upgrading it from a studio apartment to a one bedroom apartment with separate kitchen and living/dining. Hummingbird 2 was completely rebuilt in 2008 as a one-bedroom apartment with separate living/dining areas.
Secondly there is Fisherman's Lodge, a quirky and characterful shack offering 800 square feet of spacious living with a large double bedroom, kitchen, living room, and both covered and open deck areas.
Thirdly there are two wooden haiku lodges, Coasthanger and Birdsong, each with very high quality and spacious accommodation. Coasthanger has one bedroom and an open plan living area, kitchen, shower room and porch. Birdsong has similar open plan living areas but with two bedrooms and two en-suite shower rooms.
All the accommodations offer open, spacious living areas and comfortable seating for both dining and relaxing. Each has stunning and uninterrupted views of the bay and the ocean. The house, with its three apartments, has dividing walls and floors that are well sound proofed to ensure privacy and tranquility. The three all wood lodges sit independently within their own environment and offer additional privacy and luxury.
Mango trees fringe the overall property and banana palms and bamboo grow below, with orchards with papaya, lemons, plantain, avocado, orange and limes within the two acres of rapidly maturing gardens. The fruits are there to enjoy when in season. To enhance enjoyment of the garden, we developed a wooden viewing deck and pagoda perched on a grassy outlook overlooking the bay, with panoramic views all along the coast. All our guests are invited to share its use, and to explore the gardens.
We would point out to visitors that our lodges and apartments are located on a hillside overlooking the beach. Access to and from the beach involves a 75 yard walk up a paved, well-lit path. A look at our web site photos will give you a good impression of the daily walk up and down the hill.
In October 2005 we created a private drive and discrete car park so vehicular access is now much simpler and clients can arrive and walk to all the accommodations without effort. As part of this development we also created new facilities for guests who arrive early or have late departures with a shower room and toilet, and a secure baggage room with security safes, available so that clients are free on their final day to enjoy the pleasures of Castara.
full details and photographs of each accommodation option are available through the following links:
- Rainforest Apartment - two bedrooms, sleeps 4
- Hummingbird 1 - one bedroom, sleeps 2
- Hummingbird 2 - one bedroom, sleeps 2
- Fisherman's Lodge - one bedroom, sleeps 2 or 3
- Coasthanger Lodge - one bedroom, sleeps 2
- Birdsong Lodge - two bedrooms, sleeps 4
