Most of you know that I was born and raised in Trinidad, a southern Caribbean island that has a small sister island called Tobago. Houses there are far from cookie cutter looking and homeowners aren't afraid to use lots of color. I travel there quite often to visit my family and lifelong friends, some who have amazing homes filled with lots of character and color. I've also rented several vacation homes in Tobago that are just as cute and tropical so I thought I'd share some of my favorite Caribbean style homes.
Tippy Top
It was named Tippy Top because it sits on the top of a mountain with a beautiful view of the golf course.
Tobago Rental Houses
Houses in the islands are often given "nicknames" which becomes part of their mailing address. This is more common for vacation rental properties but some people name their private homes (like Tippy Top) to distinguish it from others.
Canboulay Villa
Oh my word, well the word is STUNNING!!! I want to go somewhere warm so bad but husband can't get away for awhile, I should just go rent one of these by myself, lol. Just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI've always known I belonged in a Caribbean home with all the color and pizzazz. I love how each not stands out and isn't trying to be like any other house. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love colorful vacation homes, always such happy places to stay when you travel.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Makes me want to take a vacation to a warm place!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
there is just something about a caribbean house (or most beach houses) that just makes me happy. the air to it and flow and you can just instantly relax!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
And now you have me wanting to go on vacay :)
ReplyDeletei need to go there and visit!! these houses are giving me tons of inspiration for my currently invisible beach house! I didn'tknow this about you, what an awesome experience to grow up in!
ReplyDeleteWow these houses look fantastic! I love how they integrate indoor/outdoor space in the homes!
ReplyDeleteThese homes are amazing!! I always planned on moving to a Caribbean island.. and it's still not out of the question!
ReplyDeleteI love the color everywhere. I'm a huge fan!
ReplyDeleteThese all look so nice-- I love the bright and clean feel in all of them-- plus the views/amazing backyards.
ReplyDeleteWhile these wouldn't be my first choice for my own home (I want like a cabin house so opposite ideas), I do love these types of homes! So welcoming and seem to be made for leisure.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I had no idea you grew up there. SO cool! Those homes look so fun. Love all the bright colors and textures. Instantly makes me think of vacation.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you grew up in Trinidad! That's so cool...take me to all of these houses right now please!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love how the houses in the Caribbean have such vibrant colors! It makes them so much more fun and interesting! We watch a ton of HGTV, and one show we've really been loving is Beach Front Bargain Hunt. I love when they find a house that's named because it almost gives the house more character!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful homes! Can't wait to finally visit your island(s) with you and rent a house in Tobago - so much fun <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
These are beautiful! I love all of the color!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! i really love all the colour and the nicknames, so cute! i'd love to visit one day.
ReplyDeleteThese are all amazing but I especially love the first few pictures!!!! This is why I like House Hunters International...you get to see the way other areas live and it is always so inspiring to bring some of that into your home design to feel like a get away!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you for sharing...these are really beautiful. The bright colors make me instantly happy--so cool!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is how colorful everything is!! It just looks so inviting and carefree! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeletethis just reminded me how BADly I need a vacation lol
ReplyDeletebeautiful homes!!
Simply Shaunacey
I love the ones with bright colors the best! It just screams tropical. I LOVE TROPICAL!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors splashed against the jewel tone sky and sea! So beautiful.
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