Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora

• Where dreams come true...

  Where dreams come true...

  • Guest Stacey
  • Date of stay 04/22/13
  • Review Submitted 05/09/13
  My husband and I stayed for 9 days at this fabulous home to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary! I was a little hesitant to book through a private party but as soon as I spoke to Pierre (the owner) I felt completely at ease. In addition to being helpful and prompt in all communications, he is such a warm and friendly person. I really enjoyed speaking with him on skype and felt as if it was important to him that we had a great vacation. Not just because we were renting from him but because he is just that kind of person. From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew this was a great choice. The place is even better than the website depicts and I cannot say enough about the stunning view of the lagoon! We awoke every morning overlooking a spectacular sunrise and enjoying breathtaking views from the lanai! What a great home! It is spacious, very clean, comfortable and truly felt like a home away from home. The retreat at Villa Vahimanui has the best of both worlds: very quiet area if you want to relax and get away from everything and just a short drive away you have access to a restaurant, bar and water sports. Going to the " Lagoonarium" was amazing! Playing with stingrays, turtles and tropical fish was one of the coolest things I have ever done on vacation. We were also very happy with our choice of renting a small motor boat at "La Plage" as it was a much more personal experience than the larger catamarans. We highly recommend this home and Pierre definitely added to the great overall experience. We were looking for a low-key place to relax, unwind and celebrate our wedding anniversary and the retreat at Villa Vahimanui fit the bill perfectly. Everything here was a delight!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Stacey and Terry! I am so happy to read your comments! I do my best to make sure that my guests spend a wonderful stay at my house! Your kind words are my greatest reward! Thank you so much for staying with us! Warm regards! Pierre

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• BEST FAMILY VACATION!

  BEST FAMILY VACATION!

  • Guest Heather
  • Date of stay 12/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/15/12
  My family and I stayed at Villa Vahimanui for 2 weeks in December 2012. We had a fabulous time in this beautiful home! The pictures don't do this place justice! They cannot capture the unbelievable beauty of the lagoon in front of the Villa! The views from the porch are spectacular! The house itself is very clean and well-equipped with many useful amenities. The 2 bedrooms and the bathroom are spacious and comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped. We rarely ate out because the kitchen had everything we needed to make just about any home-cooked meal. Some of our favorite memories are the great meals we had on the porch. It was enchanting to eat while looking at all that beautiful azure water or while watching the sunset! Snorkeling was amazing -and so easy- we could just walk right down the beach and get in! A final note about the owner. Pierre is a pleasure to work with and is very professional in his correspondence with potential renters. Everything that he claims is true. He is very courteous and will go out of his way to make sure that all questions are answered promptly and that you have a wonderful vacation. THANK YOU Pierre!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• Little piece of Heaven on Earth!

  Little piece of Heaven on Earth!

  • Guest Steve and Diana
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/11/12
  From the time we first contacted Pierre, the owner, about his villa to the time we shut the door and left, experience could not have been any better. Pierre was so gracious and accomodating and more than happy to answer any questions about his home and Bora Bora. The villa is exactly as pictured in the listing. Pierre has furnished his home well, including furniture, electronics (flat screen TV and Wifi), bedding and kitchen items. The master bedroom is huge and the 2nd bedroom was perfect for our 2 teenagers. This home is so much better than a hotel where the family would be cramped inside one room. The villa was very clean in all aspects. Having groceries and a kitchen equipped with new appliances and amenities made it easy to fix our own meals. The views of the lagoon from the porch were so beautiful that we ate almost every meal there. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch overlooking the lagoon and its crystal blue water! Bora Bora is such a great spot for snorkeling and diving! Just in front of the villa we saw turtles, beautiful fish and stingrays! Incredible! This was our first time to French Polynesia (Bora Bora) and it more than exceeded our expectations largely in part to you Pierre and your splendid home! Our stay at Villa Vahimanui was truly a memory of a lifetime!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Like staying in a Postcard!

  Like staying in a Postcard!

  • Guest Courteney
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/29/12
  This was the second year for us to stay in what we feel is our second home on Bora Bora. We are a family that rarely returns to the same location but this excellent house fits our family of 4 so well we were compelled to come back! Beautiful home, clean, comfy furniture, everything in working order and as described in listing. Pierre -the owner of Villa Vahimanui- is great... from the seamless reservation process to sending us emails to make sure that everything was fine during our stay. He provides a sanctuary! The views are incredible and the location is the best on the island in our opinion. One is hard to pick a favorite feature but I would have to say the sunset over the lagoon on the porch was probably my favorite part. From the moment we arrived until the day we departed, we experienced unbelievable weather, terrific snorkeling and incredible dining especially at "Le Mai Kai" in Vaitape. This home is a home away from home and after 8 days, it was hard to leave! If you want to experience the best of Bora Bora, this is your destination! Absolute paradise! Nothing better!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• AWESOME!

  AWESOME!

  • Guest Dave H.
  • Date of stay 09/23/12
  • Review Submitted 10/04/12
  We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at this amazing house with our 2 sons. After researching the web and talking with others, we booked Villa Vahimanui for 10 days.All our expectations were surpassed! Pierre was very thorough in providing us with details on the house and nearby activities. He accounted for our every need -from the well equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings to WIFI and HD TV. Eveything Pierre says about his house is absolutely there: the views, the tranquility and the feeling of being at home in such a beautiful place.We enjoyed cooking our own meals and eating at the table out on the porch overlooking the lagoon. The views are to die for and the sunsets on the porch are priceless! Nothing is more relaxing than sitting in a lounge chair sipping a glass of wine and watching the colorful lagoon and the many islets in front of us.We were so smitten with this beautiful home on Bora Bora that we plan on coming back next year. Thank you Pierre for a truly unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Teri and Dave! Thank you very much for your kind words! With the pleasure to see you again next year with your 2 nice sons. My very best regards. Pierre

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• FANTASTIC LOCATION WITH A GREAT VIEW!!

  FANTASTIC LOCATION WITH A GREAT VIEW!!

  • Guest Kimberly S.
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  My husband and I rented Villa Vahimanui for our Honeymoon. The owner (Pierre) is lovely, contacts you before you purchase, when you purchase and while you are there. He is ready and willing to answer questions as well as provide great suggestions for enjoying Bora Bora. We found the Villa to be exactly as described and pictured on VRBO.It was cozy, relaxing, very clean and tastefully decorated.We had plenty of space for the two of us! The view of the lagoon from the Villa was breathtaking! We found very good restaurants in the area such as the Maikai and the Saint James. The villa met all of our expectations and more! To anyone reading this, we can highly recommend this property!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that you enjoyed your honeymoon in our house. I like my guests to feel at home. Warm regards. Pierre

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• THE PERFECT LOCATION TO ENJOY BORA BORA

  THE PERFECT LOCATION TO ENJOY BORA BORA

  • Guest Sabine and Stefan
  • Date of stay 04/15/12
  • Review Submitted 05/12/12
  Our stay at Villa Vahimanui was wonderful! Pierre (the owner) is especially helpful and promptly responds to your questions. Before our stay, he sent us per email a lot of information about Bora Bora (restaurants, shops and activities).The location of the house is fantastic: there are just 15 houses in this quiet and residential area, located in a manicured tropical garden. 3 of these houses belonged to the famous actors Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson! Just incredible! The pictures of the website are totally accurate. The house is newly decorated, comfortable, very clean and supplied with anything you need. The owner even supplies beach towels (many beach houses require renters to bring their own). But the most amazing part of this house is the view! When we walked into the living area and saw the 2 sets of sliding windows, we were overtaken by the most amazing view we have ever seen! The water is that gorgeous lagoon blue color. We also had excellent meals while there. Be sure to go to the Saint James (restaurant with waterside dining) and to the famous Bloody Marys for excellent barbecue. We would definitely recommend Villa Vahimanui and can’t wait to come back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Stefan and Sabine! Thank you very much for your kind review! I am so happy you enjoyed Villa Vahimanui and Bora Bora. It is a real pleasure for me to share ths little paradise! I hope you will have the opportunity to come back someday! Warm regards. Pierre

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• PARADISE FOUND!

  PARADISE FOUND!

  • Guest Sabrina
  • Date of stay 11/24/11
  • Review Submitted 12/17/11
  We were looking for a romantic and relaxing vacation to escape the horrible Canadian winter and that is exactly what we were treated with. We rented Villa Vahimanui for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Dealing with Pierre (the owner) was extremely easy. We emailed Pierre several times before choosing his villa and he answered all our questions. He was very helpful, patient and supplied us with such great information about the area. The location is spectacular with a beach front and gorgeous views of sunrise and sunset. The view from the balcony is breathtaking! The villa was found to be exactly as described in both photo and text formats. The house is well-decorated and in excellent condition. It is very clean and comfortable. We cooked most of our meals at the villa and everything worked just like at home... All in all, it was just like being at home instead of a hotel room...The house has everything you could need, from many cooking implements to cable and internet. I recommend getting a car to explore the island like we did. It gave us freedom to come and go. We rented Pierre’s car and saved a lot of money (car rental companies are very expensive on Bora Bora). We found all the locals to be very nice and we felt quite comfortable, safe, and relaxed everywhere we went. We stayed at Villa Vahimanui for 14 days and couldn’t be happier! Waking up every morning to the lagoon breeze and amazing sunrises was something we will remember forever! Stop looking!!Paradise found!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• 2 WEEKS IN PARADISE!!!

  2 WEEKS IN PARADISE!!!

  • Guest Helene
  • Date of stay 10/11/11
  • Review Submitted 10/31/11
  Dear Pierre! We just wanted to say thank you for everything! You were fantastic to deal with: you know everything about the island and gave us many helpful tips and great ideas. Your villa and its views were amazing. This whole experience was wonderful! Thank you so much for your phone call during our stay. Your local correspondents, Eulalie and David, have to be some of the nicest people we've met. They were so friendly and helpful. The 18th was my birthday and they came with a beautiful necklace for me! Even with the language barrier, we still all managed to share some laughs! We enjoyed your beautiful paradise: everyday as we drove around and saw the lagoon and all its shades of blue, it took our breath away! Snorkeling was everywhere excellent! We came back home with many happy memories and of course 900 pictures of the villa and lagoon! Again Pierre THANK YOU for sharing your world with us and if we ever have the opportunity to come back, we will certainly look you up!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• MARVELOUS VILLA IN BORA BORA

  MARVELOUS VILLA IN BORA BORA

  • Guest Jose
  • Date of stay 09/12/11
  • Review Submitted 09/28/11
  We had a great time at "Villa Vahimanui". The house was beautiful and very confortable. Everything was clean and functional and the information on the website was extremely helpful. The internet high speed connection was very useful as I had to work and send emails to my company in Madrid. Elena and I enjoyed snorkeling in the lagoon and sitting on the porch with a drink admiring the sunset. It was so nice and quiet on this side of the island and the view was just stunning! We really enjoyed our stay in this villa on Bora Bora and are already thinking about coming back one day. I will definitely recommend your house to my family and friends in Spain. Thank you again for everything! Elena and Jose

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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Please note that the rates below are valid for 2013 and 2014.
$257/nt(min 3 nights).1week:from $1800;2weeks:from $3300;3weeks:from $4100
1month: from $4800. Reservation Deposit: 30% of the rental amount.
Balance to be paid 1 month prior to arrival.
Money transfers payments only (wire transfers)
$120 Laundry and Cleaning Fee (1-2 weeks stay)
$200 Laundry and Cleaning Fee for 3 weeks or 1 month stay (twice during your stay)
All rates are in US Dollars

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.