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Best Kept Secret in Tupapa

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On the beach, beach towels
Property grounds
TV
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tupapa Tapere
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market
    11 min walk
  • Wreck of the Matai
    12 min walk
  • Cook Islands National Museum
    18 min walk
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    6 min drive

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at this vacation home in Rarotonga (Avarua), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Muri Beach and Beachcomber Pearl Market. .This beach vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wreck of the Matai and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Perfume Factory.

What's nearby

  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Punanga Nui Market - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Best Kept Secret in Tupapa

These photos were taken while our house was just getting finished.

Best Kept Secret is located on the north coast of Rarotonga in the village of Tupapa . When viewed from the outside it looks like a typical Kiwi weekend bach with modern furnishings including a spacious lounge suite, a dining table with ample room to seat six or you can open it out if you have guests for dinner and all the necessary appliances including the nutribullet . From the lounge is the main toilet and shower and three separate bedrooms, one of the bedrooms has a queen bed and the other one has two singles in it. The third which is also the master bedroom has a queen size bed and its own entrance to the shower and toilet. Each bedroom has its own set of drawers and the two double rooms have wardrobes.

The best part of our house is the outside covered deck with it's breathtaking views to the pacific ocean. Even though we are on the beach front, Rarotonga’s northern coastline is rugged and rocky and ideal for exploring and coastal walks and being out on the reef and lagoon at low tide. At low tide you can also sit in the water to cool yourself off or take a dip.

Whatever you wish to do while on holiday whether it’s to relax and read a book, get a tan, or take part in some of Rarotonga’s many tours and activities, The best Kept Secret is in the best location on the Island,15 mins by car to Muri were you can go to the night food market or a 2 min walk to Club Raro for dinner or the local Fishing club practicality 2 doors down for a nice cool ale. 5 mins up the road is Super Browns a convenience store which has an ATM machine and petrol. Another 5 mins up the road you can get the best coffee or yumist smoothie in Raro at the Love Cafe Blossom will look after you. It is 5 minutes by car to town with all the local shops, cafes, banks and supermarkets. The airport is also 10 minutes away by car. As you drive around the island you have to stop at Wigmores and get an ice cream, because that is what you do.

Car Rentals: We have always used Raro cars $45.00 a day they are great to deal with.

Airport transfers can be arranged between $15.00 and $20.00 per person.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby and scuba diving nearby.

Property manager

Lyn Hagai

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf 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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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
Property Registration Number Hanz 9173661

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Best Kept Secret in Tupapa Tupapa Tapere
Best Kept Secret in Tupapa Private vacation home
Best Kept Secret in Tupapa Private vacation home Tupapa Tapere

Best Kept Secret in Tupapa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hayley h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility
We loved your place, its true "best kept secret". Everything we could have asked for. Whale watching from the deck, walk to the fishing club, 5 mins to town, diary across the road. Thank you. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chill time
We stayed for 10 days and what an awesome place to have found. Only 5 minutes from town and 10mins to the airport. We could sit and watch and listen to the breakwater all day. Would love to be there when the whales are in the area, that would be a magnificent sight. The only down fall is access down to the lagoon but 10 minutes along the road is great access to the lagoon and brilliant cafes and bars. The house had everything for a great stay. We highly recommended to everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a wonderful holiday with our two grand children. The beach the chooks they played outside for hours just like children should.the house is spacious and light with comfortable beds and great facilities you couldn't ask for anything more.and Rino & Lyn are great hosts and extremely helpful if you are here at the right time of year there is whale watching right from the deck which is bigger than it looks in the photos and a bbq to boot
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cool place to stay
Nice quite area and good area to swim at just need a bit easier access but loved the home
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing location with an awesome view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab stay!!!
Perfect for us!!! We will return!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Raro
Fabulous holiday in a fantastic setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023