A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Mt. Pahia
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Dock
Explore the area
Vaitape, Bora Bora
Tupitipiti Point
Place, Tupitipiti Point
1 min walk
Mt. Pahia
Place, Mt. Pahia
1 min walk
Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
Airport, Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
110 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... VOTED WORLD'S MOST ROMANTIC OVER WATER BUNGALOW BY LONELY PLANET 2019!! PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS LONGER THAN ANYONE AT THE COMPLEX... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING! The Black Pearl is truly a spectacular and luxurious over water Bungalow. The only bungalow out of the five with its own private walkway! Extra housekeeping now available as well as special catered in bungalow dining (Must be booked well in advance)! COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS. The Black Pearl is our most Luxurious Bungalow. Truly, the most beautiful privately owned over water home in all of French Polynesia... A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished with quality outdoor furniture and gas barbecue, DOUBLE KAYAK and NESPRESSO machine. NOW WITH NETFLIX!! Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours -- reading a good book, marveling at the natural beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down four steps on your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch.
Please note, that we can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!
Additional info: Our over water home is the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming and the bungalow comes with two kayaks. Paradise surrounds you. If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain. Every detail is exquisite. We have a 40 inch flat screen smart TV... High speed internet and wifi... Bathtub, Walk in shower. This is a luxurious as it gets. Please reserve early as high season books up fast. Many thanks and best regards, Richard and Seiko
CAR RENTAL: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available). PLEASE NOTE: Contact our manager directly for CAR RENTALS. His name is Nir, and he can be reached by email. His special 'Client car' rates are far below the car rental companies on the island.
Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti. We can also book your Hotel Accommodations and Rentals in Tahiti or on any of the other islands you might care to visit. Please email me for further information.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Refer to lease agreement for CANCELLATION POLICY. This must be filled out, signed and returned before reservation is complete.
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Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT
Property # 201117ha
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Bora Bora
Located in Bora Bora, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matira Beach and Le Meridien Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! on Jul 13, 2026 start from $780, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tupitipiti Point, Mt. Otemanu, and Mt. Pahia. Mt. Hue and Vaitape Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The bungalow was everything we'd hoped for and more. The furnishings were tasteful, very spacious rooms, area secluded. There was a small reef right off the deck, and you could always see fish. The local property manager, Nir, was exceptional. His wife met us at the ferry dock and gave us our rental car with check-in instructions, along with a local cell phone to use during our stay. At the end of the stay, Nir drove us back to the dock. Staying here was much better than staying at one of the larger resorts, highly recommend!
Very open spacious bungalow. Has a/c mini-split. Modern kitchen with most amenities. Tv is stream only. Has laundry washer with drying line on porch. Barbeque on porch. Lower dock for easy water access. Excellent views and location was convenient to services. Manager Nir was excellent, very communicative. Arranged a snorkel trip for us last minute. Arranged rental car for convenient transportation at a very reasonable price. Excellent price for everything involved especially compared to resort properties!!
Was very comfy and cozy. Also very nice staying on the island instead of the resorts because we were able to go do stuff really easily.
benjamin m.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sayra
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular stay-we didn’t leave the bungalow except for going out to eat. We just sat on the back balcony and stared at water, watched boats, planes, while reading and being present. Perfect stay for couples that like and love each other
We've never experienced a total relaxation immersion as the Black Pearl overwater bungalow. It is totally private and is heaven on earth. Going to sleep with a trade wind and lapping coral bay and waking to a rising sun and massaging trade wind is magic. We will definitely rebook.
Great stay! On the quiet part of the island (about a 15 minute drive from the main town area). Nice house with a working AC. Not really luxurious, but it is a great place to stay for a great price point. Highly recommend a car or scooter if you're staying here. Clean upon arrival and the check in process was simple. The hosts gave us a phone to use during our stay and they were quick to respond to all inquiries. The BBQ grill was fantastic. We used it a few times and cooked meals at home. The area immediately around the bungalow isn't all that great for snorkeling due to depth of water and a lot of boat traffic. It's quiet and a nice experience. Bring a Fire Stick for the TV if you want apps other than Netflix. WiFi was great. Bathroom was spacious and has great water pressure and hot water. No issues at all during our stay. Beautiful view from the back porch staring at the blue water in the distance.
Steve S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
stacy
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place to stay with easy access to the water. Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. Lots of activities are avaliable as well. The bungalow was exceptional. A grill on the back patio as well as a kayak to paddle arpund in.
We celebrated our anniversary here, and enjoyed it very much.
The local managers were extremely helpful when checking in and out, and we would definitely recommend renting the car you will need directly from them.
Overall a wonderful stay.
Everything was exactly as advertised. Very spacious and comfortable bungalow. Nir was fantastic, from picking us up to telling us everything we needed to know about the island. Can’t say enough good things about our stay! Highly recommended!
Paul F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angus
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tiare met us at the dock when we arrived. We had arranged to rent a car from them for 9000fp/day. She showed us around the town a little bit to point out where to get groceries, where the bank was. Before handing over the keys to the car, we dropped her off at her home a short distance from town. Jackfruit were in season and she had some ripe ones on her property so she gave us one. She also provided a phone with a local number we could use to contact her or Nir if needed. The drive from the town to the property took about 20min.
The place was amazing. It was rather windy most of the days but inside the room, you couldn't tell and road traffic was barely noticeable. Looking over the balcony, we could see numerous fish but the small shark we saw stopped my wife from going in the water. The bed was comfortable and the pillows were decent. The air conditioning worked great and the place was clean, welcoming and well laid out. The water pressure was strong and the hot water was hot. There was some snorkeling equipment available which was well used but functional. The toilet paper was even better than that providing in most places. There was a Nespresso coffee maker which my wife was grateful for.
There was a small washing machine with a clothes line outside on the balcony. The only thing that would have been nice to have been provided were a few laundry pods.
The Black Pearl was truly that, what a special place. Nir the manager was great and the place was better than the pics would stay there again for sure!!
Steve & Cheri
steve s.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2022
Ia Orana Steve!
Thank you both. SO glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again some time soon!
Everything about this place was fantastic. We loved it from start to finish. The only problem was that it was our time here was too short. Swimming right off the dock was a favourite for us, the area was quiet and peaceful, and Nir was so helpful.
Caroline N.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 2, 2023
Hi Caroline!
Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself!
The bungalow had everything you need in a beautiful location. We enjoyed having a nice kitchen and we certainly enjoyed the privacy. The property doesnt match the description. The house is not luxury, snorkeling not greatimpressive. around thebungalow
Susan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2025
Very sorry that the bungalow wasn't what you expected. Our many guests over the last 15 years have been over the moon about our beautiful Over Water home. We take great pride in it, especially for the price. There is nothing else like it. The water in front is great for swimming and snorkeling, especially if you swim along the other bungalows. Lot's of fish and marine life...
My new husband and I spent our honeymoon here. Not only was booking with Richard easy, the entire trip was made simple and the bungalow was better than what we imagined. If we ever make it back we will definitely be booking with Richard again and we will be suggesting this stay to all of our loved ones.
Imani M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2022
Dear Imani,
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so happy that you enjoyed our home and your stay on Bora Bora. We hope to welcome you again someday!
We really enjoyed our stay at Black Pearl OWB. The location is great -- you can watch both sun rise and sunset! We took lots of nice pictures. And of ciyrse snorkeling, kayaking every day. I saw someone digging out a huge octopus right under the deck! Also a shark swam by one day.
We loved the property and the location was simply spectacular. Thank you for opening your space to the world! We truly enjoyed our time in Bora Bora. Nir is a gem and was always helpful.
The bungalow was wonderful. Very clean and comfortable. So very relaxing, we spent hours on the deck just watching the boats and fish go by. We snorkeled right off the dock. If you go off to the right when you are facing the ocean there are fish. The excursion boats were able to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. Tom was great and very helpful.
Would stay here again.
Very nice overwater bungalow—one of the best we’ve stayed in. Very comfortable and lots of beautiful fish right below us, like having our own aquarium. Was a little noisy in the morning with both street and water traffic, but nothing we couldn’t live with. Lots of good restaurants nearby, and parrot fish is our new favorite fish. Nir was wonderful to work with. We had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Warren L.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2022
Hi Warren, So glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful island! Hope you can make it back one day!
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