Moruga · South Trinidad
A boutique eco-retreat and outdoor wedding venue in South Trinidad.
A private pool, four acres of quiet, and air-conditioned 2BR & 4BR stays: this is South Trinidad's spot for escapes, weddings and celebrations.
Where
St. Mary's Village, Moruga: 90 mins from Piarco
Stay
2BR & 4BR air-conditioned, private pool, 4 lots
Host
Weddings, birthdays & corporate retreats
Rated
4.7★ Google · 4.79★ Airbnb
About us
Vintage Oaks Hideaway
A Quiet Retreat and Intimate Event Venue in Moruga
St. Mary's is a quiet rural village along the Moruga Main Road, and that's exactly where you'll find us. Vintage Oaks Hideaway gives you privacy, a bit of elegance and easy access all at once. Looking for a quiet escape or planning something special? This spacious 2BR/4BR property can handle either.
Key features
- •Fully air-conditioned 2BR and 4BR accommodation options
- •Located on four expansive lots, plenty of room for privacy and outdoor gatherings
- •A pool built for relaxing and unwinding
- •On-site sound system for casual music (DJ setups are not permitted to maintain tranquility)
- •A good fit for families, friend groups, romantic getaways and professional retreats
A good fit for families, friend groups, romantic getaways and professional retreats.
2BR
Intimate stays
4BR
Family & groups
4
Expansive lots
Heritage
The Merikins: the roots of Vintage Oaks.
The original homestead · Moruga
"This is Trinidad! True freedom fighters, resilient, with a strong sense of self-determination."
Battle-worn former slaves toiled on the plantations of Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina, and they survived. They also survived the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the brutality of slavery, and the War of 1812, fighting on the side of the British against their former masters.
They arrived in Trinidad around 1815 as payment for their service. The pain still lingered, but they pushed past it and stood up like the Gru Gru Bef tree. This is Trinidad. True freedom fighters, resilient and with a strong sense of self-determination: a new world, but carrying the soul of mother Africa with them. Soon enough they built something defined by hope and hard-earned resilience, rising from dismay to form a new reality. No truer test of will. No grander show of the African spirit. These were the pioneers, the conquerors.
Today, they are survived by descendants who have inherited an efficacious mix of these characteristics and still live in areas such as Fifth Company, Sixth Company, and St Mary’s Village, Moruga.
Daily life in Trinidad
Historians have agreed that the "Merikins", as the entire group was called, constructed and settled in villages named after the companies in which they fought. Social life was also built around a similar army-type hierarchy under the command of sergeants, at least, in the early days. They formed a tight-knit community bond, often practicing African traditions such as the "Gayap" system of cooperative tasks to construct homes, engage in farming, and even for weddings and burials.
Vintage Oaks Hideaway
VOH is a family-run business on 18 acres of the original land, run by descendants of the Merikins, most of whom still live in Fifth Company Village on another 16 acres granted by the Queen.
Archive · Moruga
Living heritage · The gardens today
Weddings · Events · Corporate Retreats
An outdoor wedding venue and private event space in Moruga.
Four expansive lots, a poolside lawn, cabana bar and secure on-site parking give you a private setting for garden ceremonies, milestone birthdays, christenings, photoshoots and team retreats. Your guests arrive to countryside quiet, and you get the whole property to yourselves.
Weddings & Elopements
Garden ceremony and poolside reception, styling and photography partners, on-site accommodation for the couple and family.
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Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and family reunions with pool, outdoor kitchen and on-site sound system for casual music.
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Corporate Retreats
Off-sites and team planning days with Wi-Fi, catering options, quiet grounds and rooms for overnight stays.
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Curated Packages
Stays shaped around the reason you're travelling.
Tell us which one fits and we'll build the itinerary, with airport pickup, catering and guides included where you want them.
Slow Trinidad
Seven nights of birding, chocolate, coastline and cuisine, taken at your own pace.
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Room by room, quietly considered.
Exterior & Aerial
The villa sits on a private lot, framed by palms and open countryside, from ground level to the sky.
Bedrooms
Restful rooms across the villa and garden suite, each with AC, crisp linens and garden or pool views.
Bathrooms
Marble-tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers and thoughtful details.
Kitchen & Dining
Fully-equipped kitchens and dining nooks. Cook in, or let us cater.
Pool & Grounds
A saltwater pool with jacuzzi, fountain jets and manicured grounds framed by palms.
Outdoor Living
Covered cabana with bar and grill, plus a garden dining nook with countryside views.
Journal
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Guest Stories
4.7 ★
Google · 41 reviews
4.79 ★
Airbnb · 14 reviews
4.93 ★
Cleanliness · Airbnb
4.86 ★
Check-in · Airbnb
4.71 ★
Accuracy · Airbnb
“Vintage Oaks is a lovely spot in the south of Trinidad! I thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the overall vibe while staying there. Not only was it a private, cozy spot, but we also celebrated a birthday there and the event decor and atmosphere was amazing! 10/10 would recommend!”
— Adrie · Google Reviews
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Phone
+1 (868) 721-8232