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Vaima Studio -steps from the best beach + value for money, air con Free WIFI !

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Vaimaanga Tapere
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    3 min drive
  • Aroa Beach
    4 min drive
  • Vaima Restaurant & Bar
    1 min walk
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About the area

Rarotonga

Takitumu District stay.Your stay at this Takitumu District apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall and Aroa Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Muri Lagoon - 8 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 10 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vaima Studio -steps from the best beach + value for money, air con Free WIFI !

Vaima Studio - recently built modern Studio 10-12 steps from the deck on to Vaimaanga Beach, a very quiet unspoilt area and a truly stunning lagoon!.

With Kayaks, Snorkel Gear to explore the lagoon - this 2km strip of beach on the quieter 'south side' is becoming famous due to the Turtle Tours further along the beach.

We have created a relaxed environment where you can sit on your deck and leave the world behind! Air Conditioning and Free Unlimited WIFI are included.

*Great Value for your $ and away from the crowds and resorts this modern Studio is ideal for 2 guests and just steps from the amazing beach and crystal clear lagoon that boasts some of the best Sunsets and Snorkeling on the island! Vaimaanga is becoming THE GO TO spot as beach is golden and the lagoon is deep with loads of marine life- all there for you to enjoy! The Studio has everything you need to complement your Raro holiday.

Book now to secure your Studio in paradise ! Modern with air con and full kitchen, BBQ area outside with couch, barstools and table. Wet floor shower and comfy super king bed!

Easy 2 minute walk to Wigmores Super Store for all your grocery and food requirements. Takeaways available next door to Wigmores. There is a cafe across the road from Wigmore's for coffee and just at the end of your driveway is a DVD store and the best Pizzas on the island - Southside Pizza.

A short stroll from the Vaka is the famous Vaima Restaurant
Car Rental is also 500m away - Go Cook Islands hire cars at reasonable rates with pre booking recommended.

A 10 minute walk will take you to the start of the Wigmores Waterfall track - a gravel track ending at a waterfall (if its been raining).

Another short walk option along the beach from your Vaka will take you to the now famous Turtle Tour beach where you can take a guided tour in the lagoon to swim with the turtles!

As 'Premier Hosts' we are help to make the booking process as easy as possible. and a 'instant book' option to get you quickly confirmed ! Since the pandemic we have refined and polished our practices. We work full time to ensure your comfort and the best possible holiday !

Throughout the booking process and during your stay we are on hand to help and only a message away.

As we are living on the island but not onsite we will stop by at some stage to say Kia Orana (hello), other than that we leave you to it - it is your property for your entire stay and we can help as much or little as needed! .

There is a Guest Compendium that tells you everything you need to know, do and see to help you maximize your stay. Before arrival we also send our guide book to help plan your stay.

We want you to experience the island and what it has to offer for yourselves and our guests always go back home and spread the word on our little paradise island in the Pacific !

Kia Manuia. Adam & Sarah

Property manager

taakoka-muri-beach1

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Vaima Studio -steps from the best beach + value for money, air con Free WIFI ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to rest up
We really enjoy the close proximity to everything you need supermarket, cafe, restaurant, bus stop, great snorkeling, and swimming.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex L., Duluth, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach with great snorkeling
We stayed for a week. Super nice place. We snorkeled on several other beaches but found right outside of our studio was the best. Grocery store and restaurants within an easy walk. Pizza shop next door has really good pizza too. Filtered and UV treated water on a separate tap in the kitchen was super convenient. Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Raro paradise
Wonderful location and great hosts. Definitely returning. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to stay
We had a 5-night stay at Vaima Studio and found it to be perfect for the two of us. It's not quite beachfront, which worked out well because we had some welcome shelter when the wind turned southerly. The accommodation is beautifully presented with a very comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and well-thought kitchen. A great deck with BBQ and outdoor furniture finished off a perfect holiday space. Watching the whales go by was a bonus! Adam and Sarah had put together a booklet with some great recommendations for eating and activities. They were also very responsive when I asked if there was a safe to keep passports in, providing a secure facility the very next morning. The location is ideal both in terms of the beach (great swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding just a few steps away) and being so handy to Wigmore's store for groceries, with a rental car business a further minute walk down the road. We were very pleased with our decision to stay at Vaima Studio and would absolutely recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niquila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable
Beautiful stay. Clean, tidy, and everything you need for a comfortable holiday. It isn’t beachfront as we initially thought, and there is a large double story unit directly in front of the view to the beach. However, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway spot!
The two weeks we spent at this studio were very relaxing! A few steps to the beach, tidy and spacious interior not to mention the outdoor space with a very good BBQ, excellent communication with the hosts Adam and Sarah who also provided us with a number of tips navigating around the various hot spots on the island... what more can you ask for on a holiday? Book in now!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing but relaxing
We had a fabulous stay in the studio unit. We loved the proximity to the supermarket and bus stop. The restaurant next door is accommodating. A most enjoyable, peaceful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay when you come to Raro. The facility is excellent and so is the location. Highly recommended...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021