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Reviews of Ade's Domicil

3 out of 5
Ade's Domicil
19 Bacolet Point 2, Bacolet, Scarborough, Tobago

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warmth and hospitality was above and beyond any past experiences. This was my home for ten wonderful days. The host , Donna and I bonded like sisters. My sister and a friend joined us for two nights and were blown away by the ambience and the warm welcome they received as well. The view of the Atlantic sea with the arrival and departure of the ferries APT James and Buccoo Reef was an additional bonus to look forward to evenings and mornings. I will be returning for certain. The warm coconut bake and side dishes added another dimension to the hospitality. Indeed a most enjoyable experience worth repeating.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ades on 7 May 2024
Dear Evelette,Many thanks for your honest review of my accommodation and service. It was my pleasure looking after you, your family and friends. You were exceptional guests and I am so happy to have met you all. Hope to have you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Charon, St. Augustine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was locked at all times, guests movements were therefore restricted as we had to depend on the host to let us in or out of the property. Providing guest with a key to the main gate would have reduced the feeling of being in a prison. The time breakfast was served also was decided by the host. It was way to early for us. I would not have booked if the rating was not so high and I don’t understand what guest would rate it 9/10. There is more that can be said by if you value being able to move freely while on vacation do not book here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Ade on 31 May 2023
This property is not locked at all times when guests are here, there is a small gate within the main gate that is left unlocked during daylight, but it is locked at night for security reasons. That main gate has only been installed one week ago to help keep us all safer. The safety of my guests while they are on my property is my number one priority. If someone feels imprisoned due to that gate then I humbly apologize. Ms. Charon arrived here around 9:00pm on May 27th. Although it was her first visit she knew we had a gate that was locked at the entrance because I sent her written directions to Ade's as requested and asked her to call me when she got to the gate so I could go down to let her in, of course she did that and drove up onto the property. I asked her to fill our the Guest Reservation form. She filled out the form with her and her mother's information. She mentioned that her daughter was in the car, but she would not be staying here and that she was going to take her to where she would be staying after they took their luggage to the room. I took the two women to their room. I then asked Ms. Charon what time she would be leaving, she said in half an hour. I said ok I will come to open the gate. She never said to me that she felt uncomfortable or that her movements were restricted. I could not give them a key for the large gate since I only had one and the contractor asked me not to have guest used that gate as yet since it was still not quite ready, it does not have a motor as yet so it has to be pushed and it is very heavy so in other words it is not quite safe for guests to operate. It is my job to open and close the gate even if someone goes and comes 50 times a day. I am not being disturbed when I have to open and close it, that is what I am here for. It has not bin the case that a guest wanted to leave and I was not here to open the gate. I am always here, I live on the property.About that breakfast, I spoke to Ms. Charon the night before about the breakfast, since it was her first visit I thought it was a good idea. She accepted, told me she drinks coffee and her mother tea. She did not say what time I should take it to them so I thought 8:00am was a good time. I knocked on the door and the mother opened the door and took the tray from me with a smile. It was at 8:00 and not 7:30am. I seriously think that Ms. Charon is saying all those things because things did not go as she hoped it would. Her daughter came back with her and remained in the car so when I was walking back up form closing the gate I only saw the two women heading down the stairs towards their room. As it was heading towards midnight Ms. Charon called me on the phone and said that her daughter was in the car and asked if she could sleep here for the night and leave first thing in the morning. I said yes, but there is a fee of USD20 for an extra person in the room. She agreed to pay it. So that is what this is all about. She tried to sneak her d

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Ade on 14 Apr 2023
Hello Wayne, thank you very much. I am happy that my accommodation met your expectations. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Mercerdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna was so welcoming, it was refreshing. Refreshing to see the pride in the services she offers, refreshing with the daily check ins, refreshing conversations and that goes to say the least. The rooms were clean and all amenities were in favorable conditions. All in all, I’d definitely be returning to Ade’s Domicil and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from ade on 1 Nov 2022
Hello MercerdesThank you for taking time to comment on your stay. It was certainly a pleasure serving you. Looking forward to welcoming you back

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I my family and I had a lovely 3 night stay at this accommodation. The area is quiet which allowed for restful nights as well as frequent bird sightings. The room is spacious enough so you do not feel cramped and the kitchenette is stocked with pots, plates, cutlery if you decide to make a meal. Ms. Ade was very friendly and I enjoyed our little chats. She was readily available in the event that we needed anything. If you are looking for restful, peaceful stay then I highly recommend. You would not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Ade on 3 Sept 2022
Dear Mandy,Many thanks for your visit! It was a pleasure looking after you and your nice family. I too enjoyed our little chats. Most of all I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Take care and stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ade’s was a great place to work from for a week
I had a very comfortable 8-day stay at Ade’s. Donna was a great host. She brought me breakfast with home-made coconut bread every morning. The apartment I stayed in was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fairly well equipped with a gas stove and microwave as well as a good complement of dishes and other cooking utensils. AC in the main room and bedroom worked fine and the shower was good and hot. I was working most of the week and found the internet connection plenty fast enough for conference calls, apart from an hour or so one morning. I ate breakfast every day on the verandah, looking out at the ocean. I like a firm bed so was quite happy but some people might find it a bit hard. The location is quiet and safe with very little traffic to the few homes nearby and no through-traffic. There is no access to a beach close to Ade’s. You can get to Baccolet beach about 1/2 mile walk away. There’s also a small store and a couple of bars and restaurants about 1/2 mile away. The sunset views were pretty good, looking across to Scarborough. Google brought my taxi directly to Ade’s place but I noticed google had a second location on a hill nearby. A couple of people have had trouble finding the place and this might be why (it’s not hard to find.). I tried to fix the google problem so hopefully it won’t be an issue again. If I find myself staying in TT for work again, I will definitely look at staying at Ade’s again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Ade on 3 Sept 2022
Dear Mr. Philip, Thank you very much for taking time from your work to write such a comprehensive review of my place. I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure looking after you. I am happy that you were comfortable and felt safe on my property. Thanks for choosing Ade's. Best wishes, stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Fareed, Sangre Grande

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service provided..really a wonderful experience and enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Donna on 6 May 2022
Thank you, Rajiv! It was a pleasure looking after you. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope you will be back soon.

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from ade on 31 Mar 2022
Many thanks for your visit! Happy to hear you enjoyed the view. Best wishes, stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ms. Ade is a wonderful hostess. The view from her property is priceless. Peaceful, safe and quiet property.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Donna on 22 Dec 2021
Dear Ms. Pam, Many thanks for your kind comments. I am happy to have met your expections. I'll continue improving to make this property even more comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mrs. Ade was very kind, hospitable and the view from the balcony contributed to the relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Donna on 29 Aug 2021
Mr. Ronnie, Thank you for your visit and this review, It was indeed a pleasure looking after you. I am happy that your expectations were met and you had an enjoyable stay. I am looking forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Ades on 13 Aug 2019
Dear Carl, Many thanks for your visit and for taking the time to post a review. I really appreciate it. It was indeed a pleasure looking after you. Happy you had a great time on the island.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was clean with all the necessary amenities. Great spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. Direction as per Expedia Maps need to be updated as it doesn't take you to property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Ade's on 27 Jul 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your visit and for taking time to write this review! I will continue to email guests written directions to my property until the maps are updated.

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Ade's on 19 Jun 2019
Thank you so much for taking time to post this review. I am happy that I was able to live up to your expecttaions. It was a pleasure looking after you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Ade's on 2 Apr 2019
Many, many thanks! Happy to know that your expectations were met.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Donna was an excellent host, a pleasant, and generous person. She gave us information about nearby beaches, banks, fresh fruit stands, and restaurants. On the day of check-out, we accidentally left part of our breakfast in the microwave and did not realize until we got to the ferry. We texted to alert her so that she could remove it. She immediately offered to bring it to us. She drove down to the ferry and delivered our tupperwared food all warmed wrapped with one of her dish towels, along with napkins and forks. Such service was beyond what we could have expected. We are happy to recommend Ade's Domicil for Donna's wonderful service, the lovely studio apartment, the gorgeous view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Ades on 25 Oct 2018
Dear anonymous. Thank you for your visit! You were great guests. It was certainly my pleasure to do all I could to make your stay a memorable one. All the best!

10/10 Excellent

Willi..., Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I,like the location, 5mins from the sea port, 15-20mins from air port, and plymouth, the place is very quiet, it has a lovely sea view, it has a lovely landscape.Iinside the apartment is very comforatable, it has all the necessary things needed in kitchen, and in a home there is also cable T.V, Ms Donna was very nice, she also provide me with some fresh hand picked mangoes from her tree. I think it just need one sign at the main road directing you to the property. I would recommend to others and I would surely return there on my next trip to Tobago, I really enjoyed my stay relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Ade's on 30 Jul 2018
Thank you for your kind comments! I am happy to hear that you felt comfortable had everything you needed.and most of all you enjoyed your stay. I do agree with your recommendation of putting a sign at the main road. I certainly will be working on doing that. Thanks again! It was my pleasure looking after you. Best wishes, Donna

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful establishment, wonderful view of the sea. Donna was very kind and helpful. plan to come back again
Response from Ade's on 26 Apr 2018
Thank you for your visit and kind comments. I am so happy that I was able to fulfill your expectations. It certainly was my pleasure looking after you. Best wishes to you and your family. Donna

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give yourself a Break
This was just what we needed; a great location that's on the edge of everything. Its quite, clean and well maintained. For those who value a natural setting that affords time to relax, breathe,think, dream and meditate, this is your place... don't miss out. We are already planning a return trip.
Dear Verified Traveller, Thank you for taking the time to post a review, I am happy to hear that your stay with us was a comfortable and enjoyable one. It was a pleasure looking after you and we are anxiously looking forward to your return visit. Kindest Regards, Donna Ade

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than you would hope for.
The pictures do not match the incredible beauty of this property. The grounds are green and well manicured. The view is a vision of ocean magnificence and beauty as well as a wonderful view of the island bay. You can sit on the balcony and be mesmerized for hours without inclination to go anywhere. Our apartment was much more than expected: clean, well maintained, and spacious. The owner, Donna Ade, is a truly pleasant gem and is the reason all of these claims are possible. The lady knows her business and is a fount of information and referral. I can easily say that Ade's Domicile is on my return list as well as on the referrals list.
Dear Mr. Allan, Many thanks for your visit! It certainly was my pleasure looking after you. and I appreciate you taking the time to write a review, I am pleased to know that you had a pleasant and memorable stay.at my accommodation. My apologies for not having better pictures of the property. However. I promise to have some posted very soon. Thank you, Donna

8/10 Good

EDWARD ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tobago Stay
Very pleasant..good value...The hostess Donna is nice and accomadating
Dear Mr. Anthony, Thank you for your visit! It was a pleasure looking after you.. Many thanks for taking the time to write a review! I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at my accommodation. Kind Regards, Donna

8/10 Good

Susan, Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully well maintained property , Donna was amazing , made us feel comfortable , will definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Pernilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Ade's on 22 Feb 2018
Dear Pernilla, Thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay! It was my pleasure looking after you. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay. All the best, Donna

10/10 Excellent

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un posto perfetto
Donna la proprietaria e’ una persona speciale e il posto e’ molto bello, curato e dotato di tutti i comfort. Stra consigliato!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Ade's on 16 Jan 2018
Thank you, Michela for taking time to comment on your stay. It was a pleasure having you. Hope to see you back soon. Regards, Donna

6/10 Okay

echteld, amsterdam

huiselijk
geen minpunten was goed hotel goed service.comfortabel
Response from Ade's on 15 May 2017
Thanks a lot for posting a review. I am happy that my service met your expectations and you had an enjoyable stay.